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Title: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: hathorcat on August 23, 2013, 07:17:37 AM
Thanks to trust Taobao

The next wave of playful ponies...*dramatic eye roll* - more of the main 6.

I am going to guess we are getting another "wave of 4" to be followed by a "wave of 6" and the wave of 6 will include the Sunset Shimmer and Applejack.

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Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Icecrystalline on August 23, 2013, 07:18:28 AM
Urgh, how annoying for all the G4 collectors. it's like releasing Cotton Candy over and over and over again. No wonder I went off G4s! XD

Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Watercolors on August 23, 2013, 07:22:21 AM
Haven't bought a G4 pony since Lyra, and that was a year ago... is Hasbro asleep or something?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: alkevin on August 23, 2013, 07:24:27 AM
Come on Hasbro, again?!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Moonbreeze on August 23, 2013, 07:24:48 AM
Well, this is going to save me money :P
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Aquarel on August 23, 2013, 07:25:47 AM
But they have fancy tinsel :p
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: HawaiianRain on August 23, 2013, 07:27:08 AM
Hasbro likes to run in circles i see.

large, never ending, pony circles.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: gabumon on August 23, 2013, 07:38:31 AM
:...(

well, you'll find me in my bunker... waiting for G5...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: ravengusty on August 23, 2013, 07:41:41 AM
I might be persuaded to by the Pinkie Pie but that is all.

In fact the only main six character i own is Pinkie. The only other two I have are Celestia and Luna. I do have some on my wishlist but not many.

I'm not an avid fan of FiM or G4s but I do feel sorry for devout fans of the show who keep getting repeats of the same ponies over and over and when a new pony comes along it is put in a set in which collectors already own most of the ponies (yep I'm talking about Minty).

I don't know what's wrong with Hasbro, even children will get fed up of buying yet another Rainbow Dash :huh:
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: knitgirl on August 23, 2013, 08:00:27 AM
How the heck is that rainbow power? At least put out the funky painted ones if you insist on repeats!!! Getting really fed up at Hasbro. Even if it was only 1 new single brushable pony per wave that would be better than nothing. But I would prefer more of course :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: achab1984 on August 23, 2013, 08:00:51 AM
I am one of the odd balls, I like them and will be getting them all :) Thank you for sharing :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Alipes on August 23, 2013, 08:05:57 AM
It's neat to finally see the crazy tinsel ones get real releases, but considering I dislike tinsel this is definitely a pass.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Doedeardarling on August 23, 2013, 08:08:44 AM
Oh. Well that's boring. Why aren't they TAF like the bling bags? I see RDs eyes are back to that shape, I hope Fluttershy's will soon return to their original too. Not that I would by another one even if they did.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: moonlight twinkle on August 23, 2013, 08:10:49 AM
I actually really like these. ^.^
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Roseprincess1 on August 23, 2013, 08:20:39 AM
i think Imma pass on most of these cept the set.. i dont mind the repeats in the new set.. cus cadence and SA are the only ones.. and SA is different hes got his blue hooves so im cool .. and you get chrysalis, lyra, lyrica, DT and muffin.. ( i swear to god for her name they put a pic of a muffin so im justgonna call her muffin)... i dunno what im gonna do about the minty set.. get it and hock the rest on ebay i guess.. ::sihgs:; all those ponies and they keep beating us over the head withthe main ones.. I do want the big rainbow power rarity tho.. shes purdy
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: gabumon on August 23, 2013, 08:24:59 AM
There's a Rainbow Power Shining Armor??? huh.  That piques my interest a little...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Star Spark on August 23, 2013, 08:31:45 AM
It would be nicer if Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy's wings were painted as in the vector art.

While I assume that the recycling of the Mane 6 might relate to retailers' reluctance to order waves without established characters (as occurs with Transformers and G.I. Joe) you'd think they could at least try to put new ponies in each wave. They seemed to be doing so well with secondary and background characters for a while. Oh, well, saves me money, I guess.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Galactica on August 23, 2013, 08:36:42 AM
The recycling is boring-  but I will admit that I do love the rainbow glitzed hair :D
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on August 23, 2013, 08:44:55 AM
Thanks to trust Taobao

The next wave of playful ponies...*dramatic eye roll* - more of the main 6.

I am going to guess we are getting another "wave of 4" to be followed by a "wave of 6" and the wave of 6 will include the Sunset Shimmer and Applejack.

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.    I won't say I won't buy it !  ..... Lol
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lady Starflower on August 23, 2013, 08:48:56 AM
I am one of the odd balls, I like them and will be getting them all :) Thank you for sharing :)

Me too :lol: I have these all loose but I'll be wanting MOC ones too :biggrin:

At least now we know which funky tinsel ponies are being released and which are test colours.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Malicieuse on August 23, 2013, 08:51:36 AM
I will get Rarity for my army but none of the others. : /
This is just sad.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Brandi on August 23, 2013, 08:53:48 AM
The only thing good about this is I'll be getting another Fluttershy variation to add to my army.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Marigold on August 23, 2013, 08:58:28 AM
At least now we know which funky tinsel ponies are being released and which are test colours.

Yes!  And I already got these on taobao, but I have a few of the alternate versions too.  I like the crazy variety. 

I do think Fluttershy was a boring choice.  I liked the clashing colors of the other versions.  Plus they went with the new open eyes. I think other versions had her older eyes...right? 

I still wonder if Rarity will show up in clown tinsel colors too.  But this moonlight version is very pretty.  It's the best choice. 

Where are Applejack and Twi? 
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Cool.Breeze on August 23, 2013, 09:20:47 AM
I really wish the figures were all TAF-esque like the vectors on the packaging :\ 'cause I really like this whole Rainbow Power line idea, and these don't really seem to fit the theme somehow. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: achab1984 on August 23, 2013, 09:24:18 AM
I am one of the odd balls, I like them and will be getting them all :) Thank you for sharing :)

Me too :lol: I have these all loose but I'll be wanting MOC ones too :biggrin:

At least now we know which funky tinsel ponies are being released and which are test colours.

LOL Same here. I bought the glitter ones off Taobao a while back and now they are in Target. I still want to get another set just so they are MOC. We are the same way. :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Malicieuse on August 23, 2013, 09:34:49 AM
I really wish the figures were all TAF-esque like the vectors on the packaging :\ 'cause I really like this whole Rainbow Power line idea, and these don't really seem to fit the theme somehow. Thanks for sharing!
I just noticed the vectors too. Why didn't they make them like that? X_X I would be a lot more interested in them if they did.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Salli on August 23, 2013, 09:36:40 AM
I will get Rarity for my army but none of the others. : /
This is just sad.

This is me too.
I had hoped that with the variety they are pouring into the blindbags that we'd see more brushables.  -_-

All I see here is more baits for making actually interesting ponies. I am on board with 'how is having a bunch of tinsel in your hair considered 'rainbow power''?? Although I don't like the rainbowey blind bags at least they are more interesting than this.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: hathorcat on August 23, 2013, 09:47:25 AM
At least now we know which funky tinsel ponies are being released and which are test colours.

Yes!  And I already got these on taobao, but I have a few of the alternate versions too.  I like the crazy variety. 

I do think Fluttershy was a boring choice.  I liked the clashing colors of the other versions.  Plus they went with the new open eyes. I think other versions had her older eyes...right? 

I still wonder if Rarity will show up in clown tinsel colors too.  But this moonlight version is very pretty.  It's the best choice. 

Where are Applejack and Twi? 

We wont get Twilight again in this size. She is in the Princess mould only now. As for AJ, I ll bet money that the next playful wave is this 4 again plus AJ and plus Sunset Shimmer.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: xoVanille on August 23, 2013, 09:48:05 AM
Hmm, I like these. A lot. Even if it *is* the mane 6 I'll probably still buy them.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Bow Tie on August 23, 2013, 09:52:05 AM
Definitely getting Rarity, but passing on everything else.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: MANIMAL! on August 23, 2013, 09:54:20 AM
Ugh, and they have that garbage tinsel! They look so horrible. What the heck is going on? They are not only rereleases--they are TERRIBLE-looking rereleases!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Corona on August 23, 2013, 09:56:41 AM
Don't like tinsel or mane six rereleases, so pass. I'd only buy one if they matched the box art.

I'd only be tempted by RD for the cute card art but boo to more mane six.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Water_Fire on August 23, 2013, 10:00:21 AM
Ugh. No. Do not want.

They have piles upon piles of original ponies (thanks to the BB releases) they could use, but they go with the Mane 6 AGAIN? Is anyone still buying them?

Oh well, I'll save cash I suppose.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: BowtieG1 on August 23, 2013, 10:30:07 AM
Well... its money saved.

I can't stand ridiculous amounts of tinsel and I'm sick of the Mane six.

That said, I would buy them all in a heartbeat if they were like the boxart.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lightning Twirl on August 23, 2013, 10:31:23 AM
Aaah! Dang it, I thought these would be prototypes for sure!!! I have Rarity and Fluttershy. Well im happy to see almost everything on TB now will be official releasea! :D
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Shenanigans on August 23, 2013, 10:49:25 AM
Hmm, I might be interested in Rarity. The blue streak in her hair reminds me of Glory :) Does anyone have a picture of Rarity not in the package?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Shiromisa on August 23, 2013, 10:52:02 AM
Oh well. I guess the upside is I don't have to pay $16 plus shipping to get one off Taobao. I'll live in hope that they're hiding some more interesting ones somewhere.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: LadySiha on August 23, 2013, 10:53:27 AM
I'll get Pinkie because I just need her (I'm a dork), but I actually like the tinsel colors in Rainbow Dash's hair.  I'll save judgement on whether I'm buying them or not until I can actually see them in a store  :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 23, 2013, 10:55:56 AM
well we already  know that all hasbo is going to release for  brushables is anotehr mane 6 charecter..   honestly how is this differnt  frmthe LAST  tinseled mane 6 other then a differet color of tinsel?

we already know all tehre gin to focus on is blind bags.  i got the  orignal fluttershy tinsel.. but  hoenstly..  i see  no reason to buy these..   when are htey goign to get the picture.. ?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: StoryDreamer on August 23, 2013, 10:56:15 AM
Same ponies again?!!

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Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 23, 2013, 10:59:50 AM
I wonder what would happen if a lot of buyers boycotted buying ponies…
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Starly on August 23, 2013, 11:13:09 AM
Ow, so negative. I don't mind them, at least they're releasing SOME brushables instead of abandoning them for Blind bags, huh?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Sarah-Bee on August 23, 2013, 11:15:39 AM
I do like the jazzy tinsel hair ladies but I'd much rather see some new characters!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 23, 2013, 11:25:11 AM
Ow, so negative. I don't mind them, at least they're releasing SOME brushables instead of abandoning them for Blind bags, huh?
That may be true but why would some of us want to waste our money on the same 4 - 6 who only had tinsel added to them :/ Personally not me unless i'm customizing this ponies... (well unless someone has the money to burn that is). I'm men because I'm looking for something new in the line, I even passed up some of them in target and bought a pinkie cooper doll instead XD Not even bothered with the EQG dolls
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: ButtercreamDream on August 23, 2013, 11:29:55 AM
Huh, strange that the artwork is so different, and the ponies are so much...the same.  I like the artwork of Fluttershy with the cool streaks, but the actual toy isn't different enough for me to want.  Other than Shadow Dash, I haven't bought a G4 since last winter, when White Celestia came out.

On the plus side, with the exception of the Mrs. Cake bakery set, my wallet is safe.  I've got more funds for my first love, G1s.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Argentum-Zeena on August 23, 2013, 11:40:45 AM
I might get Rarity, but otherwise I'm passing. If they're going to release nothing but the mane six as singles, they could at least spice them up each time (and varying tinsel amounts doesn't count to me.)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Wardah on August 23, 2013, 11:43:09 AM
Even tho it is more Mane 6, I love the colorful hair streaks AND tinsel. I'm disappointed they don't have all the details the box art does but that can be fixed with a little paint. See if they are going to rerelease the Mane 6 I'd rather have stuff like this than paper masks. Tho I do wonder if anyone has seen any other ponies with hair like this besides these 4 and Applejack. For some reason I don't remember a Sunset Shimmer with this type of tinsel popping up. Maybe they will just add Applejack and double one of them?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Violet CLM on August 23, 2013, 11:45:31 AM
I like the box art!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: TornadoTwist on August 23, 2013, 01:26:58 PM
Even tho it is more Mane 6, I love the colorful hair streaks AND tinsel. I'm disappointed they don't have all the details the box art does but that can be fixed with a little paint. See if they are going to rerelease the Mane 6 I'd rather have stuff like this than paper masks. Tho I do wonder if anyone has seen any other ponies with hair like this besides these 4 and Applejack. For some reason I don't remember a Sunset Shimmer with this type of tinsel popping up. Maybe they will just add Applejack and double one of them?

Well we had these two.. not sure.

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Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Twilight Pink on August 23, 2013, 01:31:35 PM
I knew I had a good feeling when I started seeing multiple crazy/rich tinsel maned ponies on ebay  :P
And i'm glad Fluttershy have a better eye... you can actually see them when they're opened  :lol:

And I'm totally getting Rarity... can't pass up on her  :lovey:
And shame they reverted back to the old version of Rainbow Dash :s
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: moonlight twinkle on August 23, 2013, 01:35:11 PM
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There was this AJ
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: hathorcat on August 23, 2013, 01:35:28 PM
And there have been quite a few sellers with that Sunset Shimmer listed in the last few months. At least 4 or 5 on ebay and Taobao.

Even tho it is more Mane 6, I love the colorful hair streaks AND tinsel. I'm disappointed they don't have all the details the box art does but that can be fixed with a little paint. See if they are going to rerelease the Mane 6 I'd rather have stuff like this than paper masks. Tho I do wonder if anyone has seen any other ponies with hair like this besides these 4 and Applejack. For some reason I don't remember a Sunset Shimmer with this type of tinsel popping up. Maybe they will just add Applejack and double one of them?

Well we had these two.. not sure.

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Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 23, 2013, 01:36:47 PM
Omg those vector arts on the packaging... AMAZING!!!!

 :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :dribble: :inlove: :iconclap:

The Mane 6 have gotten such a basic look to them.... but add some designs on their legs, maybe a gradiant, and multi-colored layers in their hair, and add some colors to the wings of the pegasi... and they become AWESOME!

I can't believe the toys look nothing like the vector art....  :cloud:

I will not be buying these, though I do appreciate Hasbro adding some tinsel and extra colors to their mane and tail. But it's not enough to make me buy the Mane 6 over again for the 100th time... (Do you know how many Pinkie Pies I have!? -_- )
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: rtattles on August 23, 2013, 01:48:13 PM
Thanks to trust Taobao

The next wave of playful ponies...*dramatic eye roll* - more of the main 6.

I am going to guess we are getting another "wave of 4" to be followed by a "wave of 6" and the wave of 6 will include the Sunset Shimmer and Applejack.

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I'm definitely getting Fluttershy if her eyes are huge and round like the ones in this picture!!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: CrystalJapan on August 23, 2013, 01:58:53 PM
there is a "rainbow power" rarity in this thread and she looks quite nice!
she's got the body markings as well.
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,339311.0/topicseen.html
Though admittedly i would probably skip out on the tinsel haired mane six they don't look very interesting.

Flutter shys eyes though, they look a bit cazy!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: achab1984 on August 23, 2013, 02:11:46 PM
Even tho it is more Mane 6, I love the colorful hair streaks AND tinsel. I'm disappointed they don't have all the details the box art does but that can be fixed with a little paint. See if they are going to rerelease the Mane 6 I'd rather have stuff like this than paper masks. Tho I do wonder if anyone has seen any other ponies with hair like this besides these 4 and Applejack. For some reason I don't remember a Sunset Shimmer with this type of tinsel popping up. Maybe they will just add Applejack and double one of them?

Well we had these two.. not sure.

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I love both of them!!! I hope one of them does come out!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Libelle on August 23, 2013, 02:12:33 PM
No massively tinsel-haired ponies for me, thank you very much. Money well saved.

Seriously, why would they release ponies with even more tinsel? Many children will ruin the hair within minutes ...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: popyduggan on August 23, 2013, 02:13:19 PM
Good cards, crappy characters.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: achab1984 on August 23, 2013, 02:14:49 PM
I do wish they would have G1 looking like ponies on them pretty cards :) That would be something would it not! :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: disturbed-rainbow on August 23, 2013, 02:33:19 PM
(Falls to the floor kicking and screaming). :( will we ever get any new characters?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Flitter on August 23, 2013, 02:35:22 PM
Not even interested in more of the mane6  -_-
I don't care how they jazz them up. I didn't even but the translucent glitter Pinkie Pie...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Wardah on August 23, 2013, 03:04:39 PM
And there have been quite a few sellers with that Sunset Shimmer listed in the last few months. At least 4 or 5 on ebay and Taobao.

Even tho it is more Mane 6, I love the colorful hair streaks AND tinsel. I'm disappointed they don't have all the details the box art does but that can be fixed with a little paint. See if they are going to rerelease the Mane 6 I'd rather have stuff like this than paper masks. Tho I do wonder if anyone has seen any other ponies with hair like this besides these 4 and Applejack. For some reason I don't remember a Sunset Shimmer with this type of tinsel popping up. Maybe they will just add Applejack and double one of them?

Well we had these two.. not sure.

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The first one has the wrong type of tinsel and the second one has Twi's hair color.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: phoenixsoul85 on August 23, 2013, 03:10:03 PM
Enough with the tinsel and weird eyes!!! Please just give us new ponies that aren't all in a gift set surrounded by duplicates of the mane 6.  I think Twilight needs to have her own kingdom where she makes new friends.  That way we get new merch.  Then her Ponyville friends can come visit at regular intervals or can be featured in their own story arches.  Since Hasbro obviously won't make new toys of the HUNDREDS of other ponies in the show, I don't know what else to suggest.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lady Starflower on August 23, 2013, 03:14:43 PM
I am one of the odd balls, I like them and will be getting them all :) Thank you for sharing :)

Me too :lol: I have these all loose but I'll be wanting MOC ones too :biggrin:

At least now we know which funky tinsel ponies are being released and which are test colours.

LOL Same here. I bought the glitter ones off Taobao a while back and now they are in Target. I still want to get another set just so they are MOC. We are the same way. :)

Hahahhaa yupp!! Gotta keep the Taobao sellers in business XD

I figured they were going to use Fluttershy's new eye design. I'm really excited to finally find out which colours they decided on :frolic:
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: StoryDreamer on August 23, 2013, 03:14:57 PM
I'd rather them release Minty by herself with a tiny Christmas cane at Christmas time and be a "special limited holiday" pony than these. And Hasbro, I'd pay $14.99 for JUST MINTY ON A CARD.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lady Starflower on August 23, 2013, 03:23:36 PM
Here's a pic of my Fluttershy with old eyes, Sunset Shimmer and AJ

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I dunno if this Sunset and AJ are going to be released or not.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: agnusdei on August 23, 2013, 03:29:46 PM
Augh, no comment on the lack of new characters.  :facepalm:

I do really love the idea of this line, though.  I just wish the actual ponies looked more like their box art with the extra designs and colors added to their bodies.  Especially for Fluttershy - her box art/prototypes have such beautiful colors so I'm quite disappointed they just used pink tinsel in her hair.  I do think Rarity looks lovely, however!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Sugar on August 23, 2013, 03:41:23 PM
Well, this is going to save me money :P

And how!
Thanks for posting the new pics, though... ^.^

I'd rather them release Minty by herself with a tiny Christmas cane at Christmas time and be a "special limited holiday" pony than these. And Hasbro, I'd pay $14.99 for JUST MINTY ON A CARD.

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Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 23, 2013, 03:54:19 PM
Good cards, crappy characters.

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On another note, why the heck does everyone complain about the old Fluttershy eyes? I really liked them! They were cute and different from the other pony characters, and gave her some personality. These wide-open eyes she now has look super creepy... she looks like a deer in the headlights. I wish we had gotten more toys with these eyes than just Fluttershy and Blossomworth!

Post Merge: August 23, 2013, 03:55:20 PM

One more comment: all the other girls got extra colors in their hair, but did Rainbow Dash? I wonder, is her mane and tail normal, aside from the tinsel?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Starly on August 23, 2013, 04:03:25 PM
Good cards, crappy characters.

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On another note, why the heck does everyone complain about the old Fluttershy eyes? I really liked them! They were cute and different from the other pony characters, and gave her some personality. These wide-open eyes she now has look super creepy... she looks like a deer in the headlights. I wish we had gotten more toys with these eyes than just Fluttershy and Blossomworth!

Post Merge: August 23, 2013, 03:55:20 PM

One more comment: all the other girls got extra colors in their hair, but did Rainbow Dash? I wonder, is her mane and tail normal, aside from the tinsel?
umm, pretty much everyone hates the 'new' eyes versus the old ones. I hate the old eyes. They looked too weird.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lady Starflower on August 23, 2013, 04:14:13 PM
I love the new eyes. Her old eyes looked too sad
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Eaglefeather on August 23, 2013, 04:16:37 PM
Hmm, I thought they've done tinsel before. They're pretty, but... like a lot of you, I'm really getting tired of seeing the Mane Six...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Bergamot on August 23, 2013, 05:11:30 PM
Dear Hasbro,

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This is precisely why I started a G4 Rarity army-- I wanted to force myself to have something to be excited about when new waves of MLP toys hit the shelves. 
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Argentum-Zeena on August 23, 2013, 05:36:09 PM
This feels like a particularly cruel marketing plan. Get near everyone bummed out with endless mane 6 singles, so that we'll throw our money at the more expensive mulipacks or playsets to get new ponies :/
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Saja on August 23, 2013, 05:44:55 PM
boooo for lack of creativity
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: disturbed-rainbow on August 23, 2013, 05:51:26 PM
The characters on the cards have decorated legs (and the wings). Wonder if they're gonna release the fashion style like that? We've seen rarity n twilight... So wonder if they're gonna release the rest as so?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Violet CLM on August 23, 2013, 05:54:57 PM
Enough with the tinsel and weird eyes!!! Please just give us new ponies that aren't all in a gift set surrounded by duplicates of the mane 6.  I think Twilight needs to have her own kingdom where she makes new friends.  That way we get new merch.  Then her Ponyville friends can come visit at regular intervals or can be featured in their own story arches.  Since Hasbro obviously won't make new toys of the HUNDREDS of other ponies in the show, I don't know what else to suggest.
We already have the crystal empire for, you would think, just that purpose. I want my utterly miserable pony already. (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121113201951/mlp/images/7/77/Twilight_interviews_a_Crystal_Pony_S3E1.png)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: FarDreamer on August 23, 2013, 06:17:49 PM
Hasbro likes to run in circles i see.

large, never ending, pony circles.

Yup
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Catlein on August 23, 2013, 06:22:23 PM
Ugg... their art is more interesting that these releases! How come the blindbags and FS of the series look so neat, but we get such cope-outs for the brushables?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: StoryDreamer on August 23, 2013, 06:26:44 PM
Hasbro, did you not learn from Core 7?

Rainbow Dash with new hat! New wings! New sparkle tinsel!    Boring.


Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on August 23, 2013, 06:56:26 PM
No Hasbro, no cookies for you! >_<
Bore 7 here we come again. Unless they start dropping in new characters or more sets. Heck even one new character per packaged set, would be an improvement.

That aside, the tinsel or extra patterns on that Rarity are fine.
I can't imagine being a little kid and being faced with the same old same old. It would bore me to death. One can only have so many (insert favorite main six character) reissues.

Though please Hasbro, release those BB colored/rain something characters. As both BBs and brushables. Or heck BBs,brushables and EQ dolls. The line needs a fresh shot in the arm.

Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Peppermint leaf on August 23, 2013, 10:16:29 PM
Why Hasbro!? you were doing so well in 2011, no more main six releases!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Mermaid on August 23, 2013, 10:20:26 PM
I don't like duplicates! But I might pick up a few. I really like the barrettes that some come with. Especially the cloud one!

Ps I really really dislike fluttershys new eyes! They look creepy!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: shabbychicdee on August 23, 2013, 10:31:53 PM
 :yawn: :snore: :yawn: :snore: :yawn: :snore:
why can't these be target and tru exclusive instead and not the interesting ones that we all want,
i think i am going to stop shopping at my local nz toy suppliers if this is all we get  -_-


Urgh, how annoying for all the G4 collectors. it's like releasing Cotton Candy over and over and over again. No wonder I went off G4s! XD



mmmmm heading that way

:...(

well, you'll find me in my bunker... waiting for G5...

mmmmmm me too

bring on G5, i think someone needs to by the rights of hasbroken - hasbeen  >_<





Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: babylicketysplit on August 23, 2013, 10:49:47 PM
well  thats nice and boring LOL  :P   
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Buzzingbumblebee on August 24, 2013, 12:40:12 AM
Well this is good :). More money saved for me ^^.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sweetapple on August 24, 2013, 01:16:02 AM
Me also.
Same old mane 6 but with tinsel hair... no thanks  :yucky:
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Honeycomb on August 24, 2013, 01:28:49 AM
I kind of like them in this packaging.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: BowtieG1 on August 24, 2013, 04:33:33 AM
I like Fluttershys new eyes as well ;w;

I am getting seriously sick of re-releases, and I don't even have all the Mane 6! I don't see the point in buying endless re-releases of a boring pose that I hate with minor differences or a mask...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 24, 2013, 06:55:22 AM
I really don't care for Fluttershy's new eyes, they look too shocked to me... but hey it's whatever people fancy. I've already got two of her (one with lighter hair and one with darker hair) and that's enough for me :P
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on August 24, 2013, 07:30:51 AM
Ugh, well definitely not interested... I want more blue and green ponies!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Wardah on August 24, 2013, 10:48:56 AM
Me also.
Same old mane 6 but with tinsel hair... no thanks  :yucky:

I like Fluttershys new eyes as well ;w;

I am getting seriously sick of re-releases, and I don't even have all the Mane 6! I don't see the point in buying endless re-releases of a boring pose that I hate with minor differences or a mask...

I really don't see 2 colors of hair and 2 colors of tinsel to be a minor difference. If they slapped a different cutie mark on them everyone would be going, "yay new pony!" but I have a feeling there is going to be something that happens in S4 that is relevant to these ponies (unlike the stupid masks that didn't make sense).
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: therestornadosinmysoup on August 24, 2013, 11:05:59 AM
Hhaha gabumon, me too wondering, waiting for G5.. Makes me think, is Hasbro pulling a 'Core 7' on the G4 line? 'cuz y'all remember what happened with core 7..  :tumble:
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 24, 2013, 12:34:33 PM
Hhaha gabumon, me too wondering, waiting for G5.. Makes me think, is Hasbro pulling a 'Core 7' on the G4 line? 'cuz y'all remember what happened with core 7..  :tumble:

isnt that what there doing?  just releasing the same pony over nad over agian.. at some  point  nobody is   gonna wanna buy   them anymore.. i mean come on..  we dont want anymore of the mane 6.. with a new  accesroys..  or a new glitter  mark.  or tinsel!  or a sparkle pet ><  no matter how you do it we dont want any more of hte same blasted pony!!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on August 24, 2013, 12:43:24 PM
Hhaha gabumon, me too wondering, waiting for G5.. Makes me think, is Hasbro pulling a 'Core 7' on the G4 line? 'cuz y'all remember what happened with core 7..  :tumble:

isnt that what there doing?  just releasing the same pony over nad over agian.. at some  point  nobody is   gonna wanna buy   them anymore.. i mean come on..  we dont want anymore of the mane 6.. with a new  accesroys..  or a new glitter  mark.  or tinsel!  or a sparkle pet ><  no matter how you do it we dont want any more of hte same blasted pony!!
I think it makes sense as someone here explained before ,Hasbro makes sure there is always Mane 6 available bacause there is new kids and adults as well becoming aware of the show ,they will want to get them before any other character in the show .
Just takes me back to my first ponies last year , It was the mane 6 who i got before anything else ,then the CMC and then Celestia and Luna ......then the rest follow :). so yes  the mane 6 will be always be  re re re re released for that simple reason:)
sad for collectors though we are always  eager for new characters !
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: cleverLC on August 24, 2013, 01:17:03 PM
I might be persuaded to by the Pinkie Pie but that is all.

In fact the only main six character i own is Pinkie. The only other two I have are Celestia and Luna. I do have some on my wishlist but not many.

I'm not an avid fan of FiM or G4s but I do feel sorry for devout fans of the show who keep getting repeats of the same ponies over and over and when a new pony comes along it is put in a set in which collectors already own most of the ponies (yep I'm talking about Minty).

I don't know what's wrong with Hasbro, even children will get fed up of buying yet another Rainbow Dash :huh:

*shrugs*  It works well for us G4 customizers, that's for sure.  I don't feel guilty about baiting a perfectly-good pony if I already have her and she's plentiful on the shelves.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Malicieuse on August 24, 2013, 01:22:19 PM
Hhaha gabumon, me too wondering, waiting for G5.. Makes me think, is Hasbro pulling a 'Core 7' on the G4 line? 'cuz y'all remember what happened with core 7..  :tumble:

isnt that what there doing?  just releasing the same pony over nad over agian.. at some  point  nobody is   gonna wanna buy   them anymore.. i mean come on..  we dont want anymore of the mane 6.. with a new  accesroys..  or a new glitter  mark.  or tinsel!  or a sparkle pet ><  no matter how you do it we dont want any more of hte same blasted pony!!
I think it makes sense as someone here explained before ,Hasbro makes sure there is always Mane 6 available bacause there is new kids and adults as well becoming aware of the show ,they will want to get them before any other character in the show .
Just takes me back to my first ponies last year , It was the mane 6 who i got before anything else ,then the CMC and then Celestia and Luna ......then the rest follow :). so yes  the mane 6 will be always be  re re re re released for that simple reason:)
sad for collectors though we are always  eager for new characters !

There is a difference between "having these characters available all the time" and "only having these characters available". Having them as singles and in all packs is just overkill.
Also, these singles are one of the few things i can be sure of to get released in my country. I can't pick up Minty or Chrysalis or Wysteria or most of the new characters. So yes, it would be nice if they actually put some new characters in these single packs.

Me also.
Same old mane 6 but with tinsel hair... no thanks  :yucky:

I like Fluttershys new eyes as well ;w;

I am getting seriously sick of re-releases, and I don't even have all the Mane 6! I don't see the point in buying endless re-releases of a boring pose that I hate with minor differences or a mask...

I really don't see 2 colors of hair and 2 colors of tinsel to be a minor difference. If they slapped a different cutie mark on them everyone would be going, "yay new pony!" but I have a feeling there is going to be something that happens in S4 that is relevant to these ponies (unlike the stupid masks that didn't make sense).

I doubt that. It's way too early for that and they couldn't even bother releasing something related to their "crystal" forms. And yeah, a different cutie mark at least means a new character. I think it's sad that these days we need to get happy because "omg tinsel!".
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Shrojjy on August 24, 2013, 01:26:28 PM
wow cute! i want rarity and pinkie pie.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Navi on August 24, 2013, 02:05:54 PM
I saw these loose on Taobao.. I thought they looked kinda cheap :huh: I don't know why they can't throw at least one new pony in with these same ones again.  :(
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 24, 2013, 02:48:38 PM
I can understand the point of view of releasing the main 6 in each wave, but making them the only ones in those waves over and over again and not doing at least one or two new characters in the singles is just ick and a money saver to many of us. The problem is that while yes they are trying to cover the main bases for all the new customers but they seem to forget their biggest clients are returning customers who would like to see something different other than the same characters with new accessories or tinsel added. Shoot if they had MADE the main 6 in the clear I would have bought them because they were actually a bit DIFFERENT from the normal main 6 (I could do without the glitter all over the bodies but what can you do =/ and I may still go back to buy Pinkie in the clear from target but I'm not sure on that x.x)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lon-san on August 24, 2013, 04:27:21 PM
So, let's say I buy these and take my buddy Mr. Xacto Blade to the tinsel. What am I left with? A nice, detinseled pony with streaks, or one missing massive chunks of hair? Pinkie seems to have orange in her hair and I see blue in Rarity's hair, but what ELSE?

So lazy with the painting. -_-
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Moss on August 24, 2013, 04:32:44 PM
I was a little bit hopeful with the release of Sunset Shimmer, but alas! Mane 6 all over again.

I don't mind the "always there for new customers" attitude, and I agree with it to an extent. Most kids are gonna want the ponies they see on the show, and I know I would have. However, I remember going to toy stores as a kid, and many times my parents wouldn't buy me something because I already had something just like it. Even with character dolls, their attitude was that one of each was plenty. So from that standpoint, I'm not sure how well this theory will work.

Plus, if the shelves are anything to go by, most people are buying the new characters only. Most places around here can't seem to get rid of the Mane 6 from a few waves back, let alone the new ones Hasbro keeps piling up.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Wardah on August 24, 2013, 05:17:28 PM
Hhaha gabumon, me too wondering, waiting for G5.. Makes me think, is Hasbro pulling a 'Core 7' on the G4 line? 'cuz y'all remember what happened with core 7..  :tumble:

isnt that what there doing?  just releasing the same pony over nad over agian.. at some  point  nobody is   gonna wanna buy   them anymore.. i mean come on..  we dont want anymore of the mane 6.. with a new  accesroys..  or a new glitter  mark.  or tinsel!  or a sparkle pet ><  no matter how you do it we dont want any more of hte same blasted pony!!
I think it makes sense as someone here explained before ,Hasbro makes sure there is always Mane 6 available bacause there is new kids and adults as well becoming aware of the show ,they will want to get them before any other character in the show .
Just takes me back to my first ponies last year , It was the mane 6 who i got before anything else ,then the CMC and then Celestia and Luna ......then the rest follow :). so yes  the mane 6 will be always be  re re re re released for that simple reason:)
sad for collectors though we are always  eager for new characters !

There is a difference between "having these characters available all the time" and "only having these characters available". Having them as singles and in all packs is just overkill.
Also, these singles are one of the few things i can be sure of to get released in my country. I can't pick up Minty or Chrysalis or Wysteria or most of the new characters. So yes, it would be nice if they actually put some new characters in these single packs.

Me also.
Same old mane 6 but with tinsel hair... no thanks  :yucky:

I like Fluttershys new eyes as well ;w;

I am getting seriously sick of re-releases, and I don't even have all the Mane 6! I don't see the point in buying endless re-releases of a boring pose that I hate with minor differences or a mask...

I really don't see 2 colors of hair and 2 colors of tinsel to be a minor difference. If they slapped a different cutie mark on them everyone would be going, "yay new pony!" but I have a feeling there is going to be something that happens in S4 that is relevant to these ponies (unlike the stupid masks that didn't make sense).

I doubt that. It's way too early for that and they couldn't even bother releasing something related to their "crystal" forms. And yeah, a different cutie mark at least means a new character. I think it's sad that these days we need to get happy because "omg tinsel!".

I thought that recently someone from Hasbro said something about wanting to make the show and the toy line align with each other.

Anyways to be honest I think I like these much better than the original Mane 6. While I like their characters some of their color schemes are rather bland. At least the ones with one only one color in their hair. Especially when it is just a different shade of the body color *coughpinkiecough*.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 24, 2013, 05:26:24 PM
So, let's say I buy these and take my buddy Mr. Xacto Blade to the tinsel. What am I left with? A nice, detinseled pony with streaks, or one missing massive chunks of hair? Pinkie seems to have orange in her hair and I see blue in Rarity's hair, but what ELSE?

So lazy with the painting. -_-
Looking at the 'prototypes' (only because those are the only loose ones) I would say taking Mr. Xacto to the tinsel would leave missing sections of hair. It is hard for me to really even tell..

I was a little bit hopeful with the release of Sunset Shimmer, but alas! Mane 6 all over again.

I don't mind the "always there for new customers" attitude, and I agree with it to an extent. Most kids are gonna want the ponies they see on the show, and I know I would have. However, I remember going to toy stores as a kid, and many times my parents wouldn't buy me something because I already had something just like it. Even with character dolls, their attitude was that one of each was plenty. So from that standpoint, I'm not sure how well this theory will work.

Plus, if the shelves are anything to go by, most people are buying the new characters only. Most places around here can't seem to get rid of the Mane 6 from a few waves back, let alone the new ones Hasbro keeps piling up.
I think Sunset will be a slightly later release, at least the one with the gradient feet.. not sure but I feel like she might start showing up in every wave or even every second wave (maybe). I know when I was a kid mom wouldn't have let me get repeats of the same ponies and if I was a mom I wouldn't let my kid get repeats either, why? They would already have that pony/toy and I wouldn't have the money to burn for said toy =/
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lady Starflower on August 24, 2013, 05:33:51 PM
So, let's say I buy these and take my buddy Mr. Xacto Blade to the tinsel. What am I left with? A nice, detinseled pony with streaks, or one missing massive chunks of hair? Pinkie seems to have orange in her hair and I see blue in Rarity's hair, but what ELSE?

So lazy with the painting. -_-

The tinsel isn't mixed in with the hair strands as usual, actual sections of the mane is just tinsel so that wouldn't work.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: SALTY5621 on August 24, 2013, 05:35:19 PM
goddamn tinsel... yuck...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Wardah on August 24, 2013, 06:21:53 PM
I have heard the tinsel is unlike any kind of tinsel used before and more like metallic thread than tinsel. Can anyone who has one of the loose ones confirm this?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: achab1984 on August 24, 2013, 06:27:29 PM
That is interesting to hear :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on August 24, 2013, 07:18:59 PM
I agree, they should have released at least ONE new pony with them  :huh: Oh well, one of these days Hasbro is going to realize that this is probably losing them a lot of money in the long run.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: spottedslug on August 24, 2013, 08:10:15 PM
Thanks for sharing and we will pass! :D
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: BowtieG1 on August 25, 2013, 04:29:51 AM
It does actually look different to normal tinsel.

It looks really messy though... if its -god forbid- harder to style than normal tinsel Hasbro need to reconsider what they're doing to the line...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: SALTY5621 on August 25, 2013, 06:26:14 AM
oh please. hasbro will never listen. even if theyre loosing money it will always be the same
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Sabrina on August 25, 2013, 06:58:10 AM
I might be persuaded to by the Pinkie Pie but that is all.

Me too. I'll probably get Fluttershy too. Pinkie and Fluttershy are my favourites. I'm working on armies for both of them.... which has been pretty easy....  :lol:
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Unicorn_pops on August 25, 2013, 06:20:02 PM
Heres my Rarity...I'm not a tinsel fan but I like the added colors in her
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and Fluttershy with the green tinsel (which hard to tell she even has green in there):

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And then Sunset Shimmer with different type tinsel
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Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Aquatic Neon on August 25, 2013, 06:24:16 PM
You guys realize that if you stop buying these variations for your armies, and such, then the sales will go down and they will have to release different ponies, I refuse to buy any brushable or fs or rereleased ponies, especially mane 6.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: starflyer425 on August 25, 2013, 06:32:10 PM
OH GOD, THE TINSEL! ITS EVERYWHERE! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!

but in all seriousness, im disappointed that there's no new ponies, the only really new ponies ive bought in 2013 were wisteria and SS shimmer. that's small, considering what they brought to the table last year. now its mane six 2.0 with RAINBOW GLITTER FUN!, and i don't like it one bit.   -_-
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Binny on August 25, 2013, 06:44:15 PM
I already got tinsel versions of the mane six so I probably won't be getting them. I'm with the others in wanting more new ponies. :(

Post Merge: August 25, 2013, 06:45:43 PM

I will add, though- I really love the colors they gave for Rarity. :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Navi on August 25, 2013, 06:49:34 PM
I'm not a fan of the tinsel ponies AT ALL, but there has been some new ponies this year..

Crysalis, Diamond Tiara, and Lyrica are in the Fan Favorites set (as well as Muffin pony), and Twist & Silver spoon are coming out in the CMC set soon. Minty is getting her own set too, and DJ pony was the fair pony. Wysteria and Sunset shimmer are new for this year as well. I agree that they should release more singles than just the mane six over and over again, but I've been excited for a lot of different ponies this year ^.^
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 25, 2013, 08:21:27 PM
The unfortunate thing is... with wave after wave of nothing but Mane 6 playful ponies, a lot of collectors are turning to the blind bags and mini sets, because that's the only way they can get new characters. Plus parents are probably buying more blind bags for the same reason (plus they're cheaper). Then Hasbro sees that the blind bags are the only things selling, so they put more effort into the blind bag sized and less and less effort into playful ponies... it's a vicious cycle. -_-
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 25, 2013, 08:40:08 PM
OH GOD, THE TINSEL! ITS EVERYWHERE! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!

but in all seriousness, im disappointed that there's no new ponies, the only really new ponies ive bought in 2013 were wisteria and SS shimmer. that's small, considering what they brought to the table last year. now its mane six 2.0 with RAINBOW GLITTER FUN!, and i don't like it one bit.   -_-
I'm not a fan of the tinsel ponies AT ALL, but there has been some new ponies this year..

Crysalis, Diamond Tiara, and Lyrica are in the Fan Favorites set (as well as Muffin pony), and Twist & Silver spoon are coming out in the CMC set soon. Minty is getting her own set too, and DJ pony was the fair pony. Wysteria and Sunset shimmer are new for this year as well. I agree that they should release more singles than just the mane six over and over again, but I've been excited for a lot of different ponies this year ^.^
Yep there has been new ones but only in SETS... I would have loved if they even bothered to release many of them in singles -_- Because I'm not willing to buy the sets for just one or 2 ponies and 3 to 4 I already have one version of...
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 25, 2013, 08:40:40 PM
Also, did anyone notice they come with a barette OR a brush, not both? I haven't been paying much attention to accessories for the last few waves but... is this normal? How are you supposed to brush these 'brushable' ponies' hair if they don't come with a brush?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 25, 2013, 09:11:07 PM
Also, did anyone notice they come with a barette OR a brush, not both? I haven't been paying much attention to accessories for the last few waves but... is this normal? How are you supposed to brush these 'brushable' ponies' hair if they don't come with a brush?
Yeah I noticed that with the Masked wave
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Wardah on August 25, 2013, 11:18:51 PM
You guys realize that if you stop buying these variations for your armies, and such, then the sales will go down and they will have to release different ponies, I refuse to buy any brushable or fs or rereleased ponies, especially mane 6.

Unfortunately we are not the largest percentage of buyers by a long shot. Their main audience is still little kids and as long as there are new little kids discovering the show who want the mane 6, they will continue to sell well enough that they can just pump out the same characters.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Lightning Twirl on August 26, 2013, 12:28:10 AM
I have heard the tinsel is unlike any kind of tinsel used before and more like metallic thread than tinsel. Can anyone who has one of the loose ones confirm this?

I have Rarity, yeah the tinsel is absolutely horrid! Its got a really rough touch to it, terrible idea since its not so 'brushable' either. It looks crimped and is about half an inch shorter than the nylon hair. I tried to play with her hair, ugh it just ended up turning into a mess! :(
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 26, 2013, 05:20:26 AM
I have heard the tinsel is unlike any kind of tinsel used before and more like metallic thread than tinsel. Can anyone who has one of the loose ones confirm this?

I have Rarity, yeah the tinsel is absolutely horrid! Its got a really rough touch to it, terrible idea since its not so 'brushable' either. It looks crimped and is about half an inch shorter than the nylon hair. I tried to play with her hair, ugh it just ended up turning into a mess! :(
Is the tinsel in sections or are the sections mixed with hair?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Unicorn_pops on August 26, 2013, 05:21:11 AM
The hair is in sections, not mixed in with hair
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 26, 2013, 05:56:35 AM
Ah so that means if someone got them and detinseled they would have to rehair those sections... Good job hasbroken
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Stormrave on August 26, 2013, 07:20:48 AM
I don't mind this set.  I'm not going to be buying them, but honestly, with the new collector set and the set with Minty, plus blind bags, plus plushies, plus trading cards...I already want more than I can afford. 

Frankly, it's fine with me if Hasbro keeps reissuing the mane six - they clearly sell to the little ones - and releases the occasional new character or collector set for those of us who don't want doubles of the main six. 

I would like to see, at some point, brushables of characters like BonBon/Sweetie Drops, Spitfire, Soarin', Bic MacIntosh and Octavia, and I would rather see those than these, but my wallet tells me to give it time :)
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: reanna-mator on August 26, 2013, 07:43:19 AM
One one hand, I think they're pretty. On the other, oh GODS please give us some new characters!
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: CupidStrikes on August 26, 2013, 12:16:38 PM
Most places here still have the CE brushables (not the masked ones) so I'm thinking most people aren't interested in tinsel ponies anyway, or already have the mane six. Hopefully these'll be different enough to children that stores might be able to shift them? How many different versions of the mane 6 do Hasbro think they'll want/need? =/ Re-release some of the background ponies, Hasbro! *shakes fist*

I thought the Rarity with the different-coloured mane was really pretty but this new tinsel stuff just looks ugly :( Such a shame. If it were the mane 6 with "clown" manes I'd be all over that....
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Noepse on August 26, 2013, 12:55:54 PM
I think they are kinda cute! Oh and more Rarity for my army. ♥
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Deep Purple Crystal on August 26, 2013, 01:40:30 PM
Not more main six! Even so, I don't have Fluttershy, but I should stick to collecting G1's, G2's, and G3's.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Marigold on August 26, 2013, 06:04:13 PM
Ah so that means if someone got them and detinseled they would have to rehair those sections... Good job hasbroken

I don't think it is Hasbros responsibility to give us ponies we can detinsel without the need for rehairing sections.  ;) 


Am I the only one who loves this new rough thread like tinsel?  I think it is really unique and fun looking.  I hunted down the first tinsel ponies that came out because I loved the look. 
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on August 26, 2013, 06:26:09 PM
Ah so that means if someone got them and detinseled they would have to rehair those sections... Good job hasbroken

I don't think it is Hasbros responsibility to give us ponies we can detinsel without the need for rehairing sections.  ;) 


Am I the only one who loves this new rough thread like tinsel?  I think it is really unique and fun looking.  I hunted down the first tinsel ponies that came out because I loved the look. 
True but still how durable would that tinsel be in the long run XD I'm not a huge tinsel fan but I'm ok with it in small amounts. Tinsel is hard to style and I'm one who likes to curl and style most of my ponies' manes/tails and tinsel just doesn't settle well for me XD That's part of the main reason I would not get this wave (other than the fact I already HAVE the main 6 from the first wave)

Now I agree if the ponies had the clown color hair I would have gotten them but just kind of changed them to another pony without rehairing XD

As far as sets, I -do- want some of the brushables from the sets but I can't dish out $25 or more bucks for a set that has about 1 or 2 ponies I don't have and about 3 to 4 that I already do have when I'm only interested in the 1-2. I would go deeper into it but that is more like ranting than anything and I rather not go there :P
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Marigold on August 26, 2013, 06:41:49 PM
Yeah, you're right about it not being easy to style or durable.  I wonder if it unravels. 
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 26, 2013, 06:43:03 PM
Hmm... not too interested in these. Though I will get them for the sake of completion.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Twilight Pink on August 27, 2013, 03:24:07 PM
I'm guessing this "tinsel" is wire-like  :blink: its bendable, yes?
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Majesty on August 27, 2013, 04:24:25 PM
*sigh* not again.  Adding tinsel doesn't make it a different pony.  BTW, I hate tinsel it tangles the hair so easily.  I'm sure even by now little girls are even tired of the same ponies over and over again.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Unicorn_pops on August 28, 2013, 05:42:51 AM
I'm guessing this "tinsel" is wire-like  :blink: its bendable, yes?

No, it isn't wire-like...just like tinsel but with a crimmed texture.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Falconaitae on August 28, 2013, 06:28:25 AM
I don't have all of mane 6 yet, but I was really hoping, that the next wave will be without tinsel, actually that was the only reason I didn't complete the mane 6 already ><
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: ashlite on August 28, 2013, 06:42:52 AM
More tinsel... really I just got the last ones. I need to stop looking at G4s. This is just silly now.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Silver_mirror46 on August 28, 2013, 06:56:38 AM
ohh the packaging is very sweet, even if it's core7 all over again I'm always buying a Dashie
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Marigold on August 28, 2013, 07:27:12 AM
The tinsel is like a spiral tinsel.  Still very tinsel flimsy, but in a tight spiral.  I've noticed you can pull it straight into a longer piece.  I can see it actually being more of a pain to style and keep nice looking.  Which, really doesn't bother me because I don't style or play with my ponies, but I can see it really being a mess for anyone who does.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Issame on August 29, 2013, 09:35:35 AM
XD  Is it wrong that I find a small amount of humor in all this complaining?  This is what Hasbro has *always* done, and the newer collectors are acting as if this is a shock.  they're ride the same profitable train as long as possible- and the more they make that's just repeating, the quicker the Generation will die.

Enjoy your ponies while you have them ;).  Also- I'm totally going to be adding that Pinkie to my army.  :D
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Wardah on August 29, 2013, 10:02:55 AM
XD  Is it wrong that I find a small amount of humor in all this complaining?  This is what Hasbro has *always* done, and the newer collectors are acting as if this is a shock.  they're ride the same profitable train as long as possible- and the more they make that's just repeating, the quicker the Generation will die.

Enjoy your ponies while you have them ;).  Also- I'm totally going to be adding that Pinkie to my army.  :D

Except it won't die because at least this time around there is a highly entertaining show to go along with it. However they are too dependent on the show and if for some reason it ended the line would die very quickly unless they shift gears.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 29, 2013, 10:29:54 AM
XD  Is it wrong that I find a small amount of humor in all this complaining?  This is what Hasbro has *always* done, and the newer collectors are acting as if this is a shock.  they're ride the same profitable train as long as possible- and the more they make that's just repeating, the quicker the Generation will die.

Enjoy your ponies while you have them ;).  Also- I'm totally going to be adding that Pinkie to my army.  :D

What are you saying Hasbro has "always" done? Choose six or seven character are re-release them over and over with slight differences each time? I don't know how long you've been a collector, but that hasn't been the case for the past MLP generations at all. In fact, this is a new marketing ploy from Hasbro that has only taken effect in the past five or six years or so.

Knowing for a fact that Hasbro employees read the Arena posts, I think it's quite understandable that we as collectors make it known what we don't appreciate certain aspects of the line, both here on the boards and by speaking with our wallets and not buying constant re-releases that we don't like.

I'm not saying Hasbro will listen to us, but I think it would be foolish to just give up, keep quiet, not voice what we would like to see change. Changes in this world don't happen if no one talks about them.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: starflyer425 on August 29, 2013, 07:33:39 PM
i looked on strawberry reef and its true! minty, stardreams, twist and silverspoon all in the limelight! how exciting, especially for me! :D
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: hathorcat on August 30, 2013, 11:40:00 AM
i looked on strawberry reef and its true! minty, stardreams, twist and silverspoon all in the limelight! how exciting, especially for me! :D

Thats right :) They were all posted about here by members when they were first found.
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: banditpony on August 30, 2013, 12:49:13 PM
^__^; I wish they were like their vector graphics. The illustration of Fluttershy is so adorable!

Oh well. *shrug*
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Tirac on August 31, 2013, 10:25:24 AM
The line is called "rainbow power"
o.o
Title: Re: Next Wave of Playful Ponies
Post by: Rosencrantz on August 31, 2013, 10:29:45 AM
aw dangit :(
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