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Title: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Loa on April 17, 2021, 09:29:15 PM
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Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on April 18, 2021, 11:01:01 AM
Since there is no  Meijer, Paper Source or Cracker Barrel near me I gave up and bought the Posey set on Ebay. I did see a few of them listed on a few stores on Amazon, but they were just as much as Ebay and were not delivering until May (the ones I bought should arrive by the end of the week). I really hope Target does start selling them again. I did also check the other store the previous thread had a link to, but they are currently all sold out.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 18, 2021, 11:03:08 AM
Trying to keep everyone on the same page, MLPMerch is up to date (https://data.mlpmerch.com/g1-retro/).

We are expecting twinkle eyes next. Sky Rocket, Fizzy, Gingerbread, and Sweet Stuff.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 18, 2021, 11:35:47 AM
So they say, but just like with the last 2 promised sets,I'll believe it when people start finding them in stores. That's not to say I'm not grateful,  but I'm disappointed by the canceled flutter ponies,  and the lack of babies.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on April 18, 2021, 09:41:20 PM
So they say, but just like with the last 2 promised sets,I'll believe it when people start finding them in stores. That's not to say I'm not grateful,  but I'm disappointed by the canceled flutter ponies,  and the lack of babies.

I wonder if what's postponing the babies is difficulty in getting everything they come with. The earliest babies came with lots of accessories that could be hard to find. Maybe they decided to wait until later and do later babies that didn't come with so much stuff.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Lilja on April 19, 2021, 04:09:53 AM
I don't think we got any word on if the babies have been cancelled or not? We do know retailers rejected the flutters and any more playsets (or another version of the Pretty Parlor at least). It seems hard for Basic Fun to get any product out that don't follow the same template and pricepoint as the single adult ponies. The Twinkle Eyes will at least follow the same model. Although the selection of ponies is a bit out of the norm, with three earths and only one unicorn. I feel they must at least be considering a follow up set to add some more characters later.

I reeeeally want babies to be added to the line somehow! They're such an important part of G1 MLP! If it's not feasible to reproduce all their accessories, it's fine if they just do the ponies. If they can be sold at a lower price point than the adults, you'd think that would be very attractive to retailers.

It'd be really evil if they decided to sell the babies blind bagged. The newborn twins would be especially suitable for this. People would want to complete the twin pairs as well as trying to get the full set. :biggrin:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on April 19, 2021, 06:42:26 AM
I personally (sadly) think the entire line is being cancelled; for a Fall release, which is typically the biggest toy season in the industry, it's pretty odd for them to release four ponies that are only being stocked by two very small physical retailers (and potentially online, but I didn't see the Posey wave on Amazon so I'm not sure if they're even getting this wave) at least in the US.

I honestly wonder why they haven't explored the idea of an online selling platform exclusively for the Retro line? It seems to me that their current target demographic is the casual nostalgic consumer rather than collectors, but...if they had an online shop exclusively for MLP reproductions targeted at MLP fans and collectors, even with a slightly higher markup, that they would be selling extremely well, and the creation of an exclusive online shop would eliminate the ability for retail buyers to control what gets released because they wouldn't be depending on target/walmart/etc to buy stock.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Shimmer Mist on April 19, 2021, 08:43:29 AM
The idea of an exclusive online shop would be excellent. Or offer them to online retailers in general. There are plenty of places that would probably take them. I'm sutprised they aren't on Hasbro Pulse yet. They have/had? the "vingage" crossover ponies. They also carry weird things that Hasbro definitely licenses like graphic tees in the Transformers department.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Annichen on April 19, 2021, 12:18:50 PM
The line must be doing well, had to buy from Denmark, I'm in Norway, to get a few of my wants, missed out on two Rainbow ponies I wanted. Sold out everywhere. Guessing there won't be anymore releases...
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on April 19, 2021, 12:58:27 PM
I honestly wonder why they haven't explored the idea of an online selling platform exclusively for the Retro line? It seems to me that their current target demographic is the casual nostalgic consumer rather than collectors, but...if they had an online shop exclusively for MLP reproductions targeted at MLP fans and collectors, even with a slightly higher markup, that they would be selling extremely well, and the creation of an exclusive online shop would eliminate the ability for retail buyers to control what gets released because they wouldn't be depending on target/walmart/etc to buy stock.

I said this when they released the first set of rainbows--once we realized the collector set wasn't a one-off.  I still agree that if they had it available to purchase directly from Basic Fun then I would have the whole set already plus some doubles for customs I wanted to do.  I bought my Stranger Things AJ from Basic Fun on Amazon for a reasonable price and if they'd actually put the whole lines up instead of just one or two out of a set and not mark it up to more than double what I could get it for at Target, I'd be more willing to buy from there.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on April 19, 2021, 02:12:28 PM
I don't think it's cancelled but it might be a hiatus. Target only has so much space for retro toys, which tbh is more of a parental impulse than your typical toys directly aimed at kids with advertising in their favorite shows and YouTube channels. Impulse purchases in general have taken a hit thanks to the pandemic causing people who do shop in person to be in and out and more focused on what they need. I think if they do end up on hiatus they might bring them back for the 40th anniversary like they did for SSC. I just hope it won't just be glitter versions of the collector ponies because then I'd be sad.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 19, 2021, 02:34:41 PM
As long as I can get em on Amazon,  that'll make me happy. Depending on how they do the eyes as well. If they're just glued on, or they fall out, or they make them regular ponies forget it.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on April 19, 2021, 09:32:51 PM
I guess I'd settle for being able to buy them on Amazon if I had to, although it's not my first choice. I got my Stranger Things Applejack on Amazon and she was reasonably priced ($12 or so), but the box arrived damaged because they mailed her in a non-padded envelope.

There's just something to be said about being able to go in a store and pick out a pony from the shelf...makes me feel like an excited 8-year-old kid again. Wish Target would continue carrying the line.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SilverLinedStars on April 20, 2021, 06:21:49 PM
As long as I can get em on Amazon,  that'll make me happy. Depending on how they do the eyes as well. If they're just glued on, or they fall out, or they make them regular ponies forget it.

I hope for the same! Amazon is pricey but I'm glad to find them there at all. Target no longer appears to be an option at all. Curious how the Twinkle Eyes will turn out. The quality has been pretty good so far so it makes me think we'll see something nice.

I do believe this is the end of the line (for a while anyway.) I noticed Strawberry Shortcake was back on the shelf. So maybe MLP might come back at some point. Either way, I'm happy that there were some nice releases. I do love my snowy white Gusty. :)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on April 21, 2021, 10:20:14 AM
Just popping in to let everyone know that The Toy Shoppe Northport (https://toyshoppeinc.com/products/retro-my-little-pony?variant=39373568311446) has restocked the Posey wave again!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on April 22, 2021, 05:07:48 PM
It'd be really evil if they decided to sell the babies blind bagged. The newborn twins would be especially suitable for this. People would want to complete the twin pairs as well as trying to get the full set. :biggrin:

That idea is absolutely evil...... don't give them any ideas.
On the bright side, the Posey set I bought on ebay (for way too much than I prefer) arrived early, are perfectly fine and are in the same 3 language box that everyone is seeing.

In regards to the question of "Why don't they have their own store, why not sell to collectors online, etc." the reality is Basic Fun is a toy company making products for kids. Despite the fact that we are enjoying buying them, the target market is kids (and for parents who have kids to remember having them and then wanting to buy them for their own kids).

There is a really good video (if your interested) that this particular YouTube channel has in regards to how to tell if toys are designed for kids or collectors and it also has a brief discussion of why certain products and not others are given retail space. The person that made this video worked for Mattel at one point and a lot of the videos on their channel give insights into the toy industry decision making processes. While they generally do talk about action figures, a lot of the same information applies to toys/toy brands in general.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV3hHVlXxMY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV3hHVlXxMY)


Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on April 22, 2021, 05:34:05 PM

 

In regards to the question of "Why don't they have their own store, why not sell to collectors online, etc." the reality is Basic Fun is a toy company making products for kids. Despite the fact that we are enjoying buying them, the target market is kids (and for parents who have kids to remember having them and then wanting to buy them for their own kids).

 

I actually spoke with Basic Fun about this a few days ago when I was thanking them for replacing a defective pony, and they explained that they just aren't 'set up' to create and run an online platform to exclusively sell their products- which is sad, but I think BF is a bit smaller than the bigger toy companies (MGA, Hasbro, Mattel etc) so that would explain why it's not on the table.

I don't think I'd agree that it's because the Retro line is entirely intended for kids; they frequently talk to collectors and acknowledge the requests of collectors for certain ponies, reveal which ones are coming next, etc so they definitely understand that both adult MLP collectors and the more casual, nostalgic adult customer is a primary driving force behind this line, so if they had the ability to sell them online I think they likely would.

In other news, they didn't confirm or deny that the line will be ending after the TE set; they basically just said it depends on whether or not retailers will pick up any other sets in the future- they also indicated that while Cracker Barrel and Meijer are the only major retailers picking them up, they do also have a distributor who sells to small specialty shops!

Since there are a few smaller shops carrying the Posey set, I hope they'll be getting the TE set as well.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on April 23, 2021, 02:41:36 PM
In fairness getting online retailers on board would probably be enough.

Over here knex imports them and that seems to be the case even with the trilingual boxes so I am hopeful...

Our small retailers have had the posey set.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Snapdragon on April 24, 2021, 12:16:05 AM
One thing that concerns me about the Basic Fun marketing for MLP is that their Instagram feed is nonstop Care Bears, with occasional breaks for Pound Puppies; there's almost no MLP, and there hasn't been for months now. I don't necessarily think that it's that instagrammers aren't posting about them, but that BF is choosing not to highlight those posts. There's also almost no Strawberry Shortcake, who's currently at my Target while MLP is not.

I really hope Target gets the line again, or we at least can get a standard place to find the latest releases online!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Magicharp on April 24, 2021, 04:24:04 PM
I've seen a lot of Care Bears in the toy section of my local Wal*Mart store I visited a few days ago to pick up some socks I ordered online. There should be MLP in the section as well. But alas, no MLPs found, but there are lots of Care Bears and Cave Club dolls on the shelves in the MLP/doll aisle.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on April 25, 2021, 03:06:38 PM
It is concerning that Target has dropped the line given its reach over there, but maybe the pandemic has made online sales more successful? It may be when things settle they might reach out to Target again.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on April 26, 2021, 12:23:42 PM
The MLP sections at my local Target and Walmart have only one or two MLP things in them and the rest of the aisle is full of other toys. 

I saw Surprise at Cracker Barrel last week and a few Strawberry Shortcake dolls there also.

My local Target didn't have any BF ponies.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: glitterball on April 29, 2021, 11:07:32 PM
Trying to keep everyone on the same page, MLPMerch is up to date (https://data.mlpmerch.com/g1-retro/).

We are expecting twinkle eyes next. Sky Rocket, Fizzy, Gingerbread, and Sweet Stuff.

Fizzy & a pristine Gingerbread will be on my wish-list!!  :cool:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on May 02, 2021, 07:12:34 PM
Checked my BF Surprise and sure enough she has a bit of yellow on her leg where her tail was connected with the rubber band.  It looks like someone drew a line on her with a highlighter.  Does anyone know if I can sunfade it out or will it burn the plastic?

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on May 03, 2021, 02:56:59 PM
Heh, I told my sister which TEs were on the list and she was righteously disgusted at the selection. They're all ponies she has already ;) She wants Masquerade and Whizzer ;)

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 03, 2021, 03:40:48 PM
Heh, I told my sister which TEs were on the list and she was righteously disgusted at the selection. They're all ponies she has already ;) She wants Masquerade and Whizzer ;)

I'd love to have Bright Eyes. :lovey:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on May 03, 2021, 03:47:38 PM
Heh, I told my sister which TEs were on the list and she was righteously disgusted at the selection. They're all ponies she has already ;) She wants Masquerade and Whizzer ;)

I'd love to have Bright Eyes. :lovey:

Ditto Bright Eyes! She's kind of a mini-grail on my list...I just can't seem to bring myself to spend $40+ on her, but she's the TE pony I want the most (after a certain green unicorn who costs 10× that much, of course!)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on May 08, 2021, 04:48:44 PM
I don't have any of the TEs BF intends to release and the idea of crisp white Gingerbreads getting made is exciting!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on May 10, 2021, 12:31:56 AM
Checked my BF Surprise and sure enough she has a bit of yellow on her leg where her tail was connected with the rubber band.  It looks like someone drew a line on her with a highlighter.  Does anyone know if I can sunfade it out or will it burn the plastic?



I missed this before - I haven't tried to do anything with mine, because I'm worried about damaging that beautiful white. It's not too much of a bother, her being marked, it's just a bit of a shame that the yellow hair seeps in like that and that Surprise is a white pony. :/

If you do decide to sunfade, let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on May 10, 2021, 03:25:04 AM
Trying to keep everyone on the same page, MLPMerch is up to date (https://data.mlpmerch.com/g1-retro/).

We are expecting twinkle eyes next. Sky Rocket, Fizzy, Gingerbread, and Sweet Stuff.

I'm so excited for these! Really hoping we get them. I don't have Gingerbread and Sweet Stuff, due to thier plastic problems. I did own a minty Gingerbread for about a week but I sold her because she made me feel worried because she was 'too nice'. I did have my cousin's childhood Fizzy but I sent her off to be re-haired and she never returned. I don't happen to have Sky Rocket iether. So this release would be great for me. Happily (for me) I also love the Gingerbread pose! I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. I'd also have loved to see Whizzer because she is cute and so often has the head-body mismatch. Masquerade would also be lovely: THE HAIR! Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: glitterball on June 04, 2021, 10:39:43 AM
I caved & ordered Lickety Split today, she is due to be delivered sometime tonight....

So looking forward to the TE release! I am curious regarding how BF will construct the eyes - whether they will follow the existing design (the long peg-shaped insert thingy) or have some new way to "bling" those sockets!  :)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: TwilightStarshine on July 05, 2021, 04:22:55 PM
Hurray! The TEs are back!  :cheer:

I hope they will re-release all of them, especially Bright Eyes, Locket and..... Mimic!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Loa on July 05, 2021, 08:21:26 PM
Could you imagine the head-explodiness (tm) if Mimic came out?!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 05, 2021, 09:29:33 PM
Could you imagine the head-explodiness (tm) if Mimic came out?!

It might get pretty hairy out there, trying to acquire her. :shocked:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 06, 2021, 07:51:01 AM
If SDCC went on, I could see them making her an exclusive or something.
Why don't they license out TE for stuff?? Seriously, it's always rainbow ponies and such. Mimic is an icon now!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 06, 2021, 09:17:57 AM
If SDCC went on, I could see them making her an exclusive or something.
Why don't they license out TE for stuff?? Seriously, it's always rainbow ponies and such. Mimic is an icon now!


Because its better if she were made available to the general public. There's a pandemic still going on. Pony prices on eBay are getting expensive because of greedy  people. It would tick off the collector community. Scalpers would be flipping her for outrageous sums. It would hurt people's chances of acquiring her tremendously.

 Let's not wish for an outrageously expensive pony,  to be outrageously expensive and hard to acquire right off the bat.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on July 06, 2021, 10:43:41 AM
I think it would be better if they flooded the market with a Mimic remake.  Make one of the others the "rare" one in the set that was common on it's original release.  Then at first the scalpers would stock up on Mimic (belatedly realizing that it was going to be super common) and ignore the others so the collectors could get them all without issues.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 06, 2021, 10:49:03 AM
Let's not make any of  em rare.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on July 07, 2021, 05:34:58 AM
If SDCC went on, I could see them making her an exclusive or something.
Why don't they license out TE for stuff?? Seriously, it's always rainbow ponies and such. Mimic is an icon now!


Because its better if she were made available to the general public. There's a pandemic still going on. Pony prices on eBay are getting expensive because of greedy  people. It would tick off the collector community. Scalpers would be flipping her for outrageous sums. It would hurt people's chances of acquiring her tremendously.

 Let's not wish for an outrageously expensive pony,  to be outrageously expensive and hard to acquire right off the bat.

 :iconclap: Amen.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Luxrayx on July 07, 2021, 05:42:13 AM
Let's be real... They could make 1000 Mimics or 10, scalpers are gonna scalp them no matter what. :lol:

I'm so happy they're making more of these! I wonder if they might ever go back on the decision to cancel the flutter pony set? :lookround:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 07, 2021, 08:45:23 AM
How come Hasbro is not selling them? I would love to trip on over to Hasbro Pulse and buy me some pretty ponies.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on July 07, 2021, 09:55:14 AM
How come Hasbro is not selling them? I would love to trip on over to Hasbro Pulse and buy me some pretty ponies.

Don't expect them to start making sense now.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 07, 2021, 10:01:12 AM
How come Hasbro is not selling them? I would love to trip on over to Hasbro Pulse and buy me some pretty ponies.

Don't expect them to start making sense now.


Darn you're right!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: HollowZero on July 08, 2021, 08:11:39 AM
So... If ebay has them, where are they getting them from? Still only Meijer and Cracker Barrel? Do they even sell them anymore?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 09, 2021, 07:29:14 AM
How come Hasbro is not selling them? I would love to trip on over to Hasbro Pulse and buy me some pretty ponies.

It is interesting they haven't caved on that, considering they do seem more interested now than they did in retro.

On the Mimic front, I may sound like a broken record, but there's little chance that BF is going to make Mimic while the base material to create her is so expensive. Aside her having a pose that requires a brand new mould, and a complex colour scheme to get right, all the BF products so far have relied on them buying a few of the originals to work from. Mimic is a really expensive pony. We don't know BF's financial situation since COVID and with the issues with Chinese importations and tariffs, but one thing is for sure. It makes more economic sense to mass produce Fizzy for $10 a time if they can get a couple of original Fizzys for a handful of dollars...than to mass produce Mimic for $10 when they spent $200+ on ONE base (also taking that base out of the community).

Wishful thinking is fine but only if it stays in the realms of business reality.

On the other hand, a SDCC or another high end exclusive COULD be profitable from a rare pony like Mimic. But I don't see it happening. I don't think she's iconic enough, honestly. She's an expensive and sought after pony in collecting terms but in the bigger picture, there are others who are more iconic - and a lot cheaper to produce.

Not that I personally mind if Mimic is or isn't made. If she is, great. If she isn't, great. I just don't want people getting optimistic and then disappointed because I feel like it's really unlikely...

Mimic's price is also so high now because of 20 years+ of collector hype. I've watched it over the last two decades as people have paid and asked more and more for her :/

The only way to bring her value down is for all collectors to refuse to pay those prices or sell for those prices. That's probably just as unlikely as BF making a $10 one though...it's probably damage too deep to reverse now.

On topic with the last set of earths, they've all been available from amazon or online stores here. I went in Entertainer yesterday and they had Sunbeam, the last time a few weeks back they had Medley, so they're still stocking that wave (but apparently selling them as the pony had changed between visits). Entertainer is fond of keeping things on shelves till it finally sells, no matter how old it is, so that's probably not a good indication of anything...
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 09, 2021, 07:52:43 AM
Those are all good points Taffeta 
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on July 10, 2021, 01:42:09 AM
On the Mimic front, I may sound like a broken record, but there's little chance that BF is going to make Mimic while the base material to create her is so expensive. Aside her having a pose that requires a brand new mould, and a complex colour scheme to get right, all the BF products so far have relied on them buying a few of the originals to work from. Mimic is a really expensive pony. We don't know BF's financial situation since COVID and with the issues with Chinese importations and tariffs, but one thing is for sure. It makes more economic sense to mass produce Fizzy for $10 a time if they can get a couple of original Fizzys for a handful of dollars...than to mass produce Mimic for $10 when they spent $200+ on ONE base (also taking that base out of the community).

Isn't Milky Way in the same pose? She'd be a lot easier to obtain.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: ridi on July 10, 2021, 02:37:19 AM
Oh! I didn't realize that's how they made the repros. I never gave it much thought but I guess I just assumed they got the old molds from Hasbro. Whatever the case, I really hope this won't prevent them from making Mimic. I most certainly wouldn't mind if her colors won't be 100% correct  ^^;
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on July 10, 2021, 06:59:02 AM
Yeah, I was thinking "couldn't they use someone ELSE in the Mimic pose to make her" but then I remembered, TEs were modified so the jewels could be placed in their eye sockets, right? (That sounds weird out of context...) I could see them needing an original Mimic to study how to attach the eyes.. if that makes sense...
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Luxrayx on July 10, 2021, 07:05:21 AM
I don't know about that. Surely the eye part of Mimic's mold can't be that different from any other TE?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 10, 2021, 08:17:31 AM
I don't know about that. Surely the eye part of Mimic's mold can't be that different from any other TE?


Its not that so much, as they also need a Mimic posed pony since they haven't done that pose yet.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Luxrayx on July 10, 2021, 09:07:16 AM
I don't know about that. Surely the eye part of Mimic's mold can't be that different from any other TE?


Its not that so much, as they also need a Mimic posed pony since they haven't done that pose yet.
Yes I know, I was responding to Carrehz's point specifically ;)
Yeah, I was thinking "couldn't they use someone ELSE in the Mimic pose to make her" but then I remembered, TEs were modified so the jewels could be placed in their eye sockets, right? (That sounds weird out of context...) I could see them needing an original Mimic to study how to attach the eyes.. if that makes sense...
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 10, 2021, 10:29:39 AM
Maybe because of the head angle?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on July 10, 2021, 11:32:11 AM
Maybe in the past that would have been difficult but now we have the ability to 3D scan things. Once it's scanned and turned into a 3D model, it wouldn't be that hard to copy and paste in the eyes from another twinkle eye.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on July 10, 2021, 02:16:16 PM
Oh, I don't know, I was just trying to suggest a possible reason why they might have trouble making her. Maybe it would be that easy, idk.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Luxrayx on July 10, 2021, 03:20:48 PM
No worries, it's not like any of us here REALLY know what the whole repro-making process is like. :lol: It's just fun to speculate.

Even if making the mold isn't a problem, her expensiveness could very well still be a reason not to make her. They have to match the colors, hair color ratios etc. and that's always going to be easier if you have direct access to the original.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 10, 2021, 04:13:04 PM
Since we already know that BF do buy existing old ponies to use as their base research models, ideas of 3D printing are academic. We're talking about what they're doing, not what they could do.

On the subject of Milky Way - she is in the same pose, the head alone would be modified for the eyes, but! That isn't a solution for making Mimic. Why?

Reason One: Because they still have the cost of making a mould just for her. We know that won't happen. If we didn't get Powder and Skyflier, the chances are that was because reuse of the mould was not likely to be high compared to the ones they chose, which used moulds they already had. If they wouldn't do it for cheap bases like that, it won't happen for Mimic. Just doesn't make any logical sense.  On the flipside of that, admittedly, Fizzy is right now a sole pony in that pose in their projected lineup. BUT there is potential to produce Speedy (I literally just typed Sheepy, LOL) and Galaxy if they wanted to do a second wave, so it makes a little bit more sense. Fizzy is also cheaper as a base, and more iconic than Mimic.

Reason Two: Milky Way is obviously not Mimic. Since one of the reasons to obtain the originals seems to be to get the colours right, Milky Way can tell them absolutely nothing about any of Mimic's colours.

So all they'd have was the pose. But it would make more sense to make Milky Way from a Milky Way base...

So yeah.

I just feel like collectors should be realistic about what is possible, while being optimistic. And given what we've seen of BF thus far - right now I'd say Mimic is not realistic.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 10, 2021, 04:24:53 PM
Ahh Sheepy,  the long lost and holiest of TE Grails. Like seriously,  Mimic who? Truly a wonderful, one of a kind pony. Who could resist her spring palette of colors and adorable lamb symbol?


;)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 10, 2021, 04:30:10 PM
Ahh Sheepy,  the long lost and holiest of TE Grails. Like seriously,  Mimic who? Truly a wonderful, one of a kind pony. Who could resist her spring palette of colors and adorable lamb symbol?


;)

Yes. You understand.  :cry:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 10, 2021, 04:32:45 PM
Ahh Sheepy,  the long lost and holiest of TE Grails. Like seriously,  Mimic who? Truly a wonderful, one of a kind pony. Who could resist her spring palette of colors and adorable lamb symbol?


;)

Yes. You understand.  :cry:

:hug:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on July 10, 2021, 06:19:12 PM
Good point Taffeta about the specific poses. Interestingly enough though Powder is the Hallmark MLP retro ornament for this year. I'll just be happy if the TE's make it through production and into distribution. Now finding them once that happens will be a different dynamic.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: kid80 on July 11, 2021, 12:24:13 AM
If we didn't get Powder and Skyflier, the chances are that was because reuse of the mould was not likely to be high compared to the ones they chose, which used moulds they already had.

I still can't get over the exclusion of Powder and Skyflier :( but I came to the same conclusion as Taffeta. And a single sparkle pony, awesome though she may be, wasn't enough for BF to justify making the mould.

Although...couldn't the same be said for Seashell and Bubbles, at least in terms of US releases?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 11, 2021, 04:18:39 AM
If we didn't get Powder and Skyflier, the chances are that was because reuse of the mould was not likely to be high compared to the ones they chose, which used moulds they already had.

I still can't get over the exclusion of Powder and Skyflier :( but I came to the same conclusion as Taffeta. And a single sparkle pony, awesome though she may be, wasn't enough for BF to justify making the mould.

Although...couldn't the same be said for Seashell and Bubbles, at least in terms of US releases?

I think that Seashell and Bubbles would be considered more iconic - at least in the US market, if not everywhere. That said, the economics also changed a bit between their release and the unicorns and pegasus ponies. Frankly we don't know if they had an idea about Powder and Skyflier but a mixture of tariffs and COVID put paid to it. I've heard US collectors call the y2 earth pony set the memorable one after the collectors though. Here it's the one after (y3/Groom & Style) but I know Bubbles and Seashell are pretty fan popular. Probably more so than Powder and Skyflier when taken on their own.

But yeah, posewise the same can be said of Bubbles and Seashell in terms of the global mainstream release. The greek sitting ponies would count as Nirvana.

I'm still sad about Powder and Skyflier as they're the last two from the y2/3 pegasus and unicorns. Bearing in mind that Hasbro didn't release those here at all in the eighties, it's been nice to see them in stores here now. But not those two. Powder was always a favourite of mine as a kid, too.

If she's the hallmark ornament, though, I will probably try and get it. I've not bothered with any of the previous, because of import costs, but Powder and Snowflake are really nostalgic for me. I still have a christmas card from when I was a kid with Powder on and both Powder and Snowflake were always in the comic a lot around that time of year. I had Snowflake as a kid, but yeah, no Powder. It would be nice to put her on the tree at least :)

Edit: Reflecting on that, the fact Bubbles and Seashell saw a global release and Powder and Skyflier saw a patchy one outside of North America may have also been a factor but I kind of doubt it. I don't think BF care too much about releases in other places, else they wouldn't have made Majesty (possibly the most iconic pony in the UK, whether you like her or not) the SDCC pony - thus unavailable to people in the UK.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 11, 2021, 10:07:16 AM
Surely, a brand new Fizzy could not hurt to have.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on July 12, 2021, 01:52:06 PM
I'm still sad about Powder and Skyflier as they're the last two from the y2/3 pegasus and unicorns. Bearing in mind that Hasbro didn't release those here at all in the eighties, it's been nice to see them in stores here now. But not those two. Powder was always a favourite of mine as a kid, too.

If she's the hallmark ornament, though, I will probably try and get it. I've not bothered with any of the previous, because of import costs, but Powder and Snowflake are really nostalgic for me. I still have a christmas card from when I was a kid with Powder on and both Powder and Snowflake were always in the comic a lot around that time of year. I had Snowflake as a kid, but yeah, no Powder. It would be nice to put her on the tree at least :)

The Hallmark ornaments were just made available this last weekend, so she is out and available now (unlike some ornaments that are not released until later this year).
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 12, 2021, 03:38:58 PM
I'm still sad about Powder and Skyflier as they're the last two from the y2/3 pegasus and unicorns. Bearing in mind that Hasbro didn't release those here at all in the eighties, it's been nice to see them in stores here now. But not those two. Powder was always a favourite of mine as a kid, too.

If she's the hallmark ornament, though, I will probably try and get it. I've not bothered with any of the previous, because of import costs, but Powder and Snowflake are really nostalgic for me. I still have a christmas card from when I was a kid with Powder on and both Powder and Snowflake were always in the comic a lot around that time of year. I had Snowflake as a kid, but yeah, no Powder. It would be nice to put her on the tree at least :)

The Hallmark ornaments were just made available this last weekend, so she is out and available now (unlike some ornaments that are not released until later this year).

Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep my eyes open :D
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: promqueen on July 23, 2021, 10:04:26 PM
Are the twinkle eyes still happening ? Odd we haven't heard any official confirmation yet. Aren't they to be released next month?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on July 25, 2021, 10:27:44 AM
Are the twinkle eyes still happening ? Odd we haven't heard any official confirmation yet. Aren't they to be released next month?

It's been confirmed by them a couple of times through emails! I asked them for some photos a few weeks ago, but they won't be showing anything until the official launch date.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 25, 2021, 01:01:56 PM
Let's not forget that normally we have the toy fairs in Jan and Feb to showcase these, and those didn't really happen the same this year for obvious reasons. So that's a big part of why we don't have that promotional material IMO.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Bekuno on July 25, 2021, 02:15:03 PM
This may be old news but just wanted to say I saw an absolute ton of the pretty parlor repro sets in a JcPenney's toy section yesterday if anyone is looking.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on July 29, 2021, 08:35:22 AM
Looks like the TE set has been delayed until Spring (https://www.instagram.com/p/CR3V2kDH82x/), but there might be images coming soon according to this post?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 29, 2021, 08:53:37 AM
Well that sucks.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on July 29, 2021, 09:06:02 AM
That's a UK seller. What about the US?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 29, 2021, 02:06:28 PM
That's a UK seller. What about the US?

Best idea would be to ask them directly since they'll have more direct knowledge about their US distribution timeline than they might international ones. THe UK is sometimes a bit behind the US but there have been some sets we had first or at the same time, like the 2nd set rainbows, so I'd say worth asking BF directly. The y3 earths had wider distribution in the UK before they hit the US, and that's the most recent set...I don't know if that's any kind of precedent.

That specific toy store will probably have been notified of a shipment delay and that their order of product is being pushed back...which would suggest the whole line may have been, but if it's to do with international shipments, then it might be different.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on August 13, 2021, 07:09:48 AM
Looks like the TE set has been delayed until Spring (https://www.instagram.com/p/CR3V2kDH82x/), but there might be images coming soon according to this post?


Yikes...

Either this means they are unsure about continuing the line, or production has been halted by the ongoing covid issues.

Or, they hope that Sunny et all will be all the rage by then and want to plug their new MLP set(s) into G5's popularity?

I wouldn't mind waiting, but I'd like at least a teaser pic :)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Mori_LeStrange on August 14, 2021, 03:12:56 PM
That's disappointing. I was really looking forward to the TE. They are my favorite G1 set.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: WingsOfMasquerade on August 16, 2021, 12:42:04 AM
With toys being non-essential items during corona AND all the crazy heat waves (That put out the power in the USA, Europe and also China) it's not a super big surprise that the TE gets delayed.
They're a more complicated pony (more complex than anything they did yet) with extra steps so any delay or problem would affect them more than others too.
I'm not shocked but it's still a little disappointing...BUT they're still coming!
It's just a delay!
Spring of 2022 will get here eventually and I will be lining up to grab them. Also, maybe this could help them line up more retailers or something? Did we ever find out where they were planning to sell them now that Target did whatever?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: kid80 on August 16, 2021, 02:41:50 PM
Just got an update on TE's from Basic Fun!

"
While Target has been our biggest supporter over the past few years, they have removed the line from their Retro area in toys for the time being.  We are working with them to reinstate in the future.

For Fall 2021 - we have the following planned for stores shipping now:

Fall 2021               35250    My Little Pony Retro Classic Rainbow Ponies
                              Wave 4

                35293    Sky Rocket
                35296    Fizzy
                35297    Sweet Stuff
                35298    Gingerbread
 
The following retailers have taken the above item:

1.) Blain Supply
2.) Cracker Barrel
3.) Meijer
4.) Toys R Us Canada

These above are Twinkle eyed & have twinkle gems as eyes – enjoy!!
"
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: StrawberryScoops on August 16, 2021, 03:37:30 PM
Toys R Us Canada 😍 is exciting as long as they actually show up! We’ve definitely missed some waves here in Canada at Toys R Us. But hopefully things are back on track as we did get the Posey and Surprise sets. Nice to have confirmation of the twinkle eyes too! I can’t wait to see these!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 16, 2021, 04:08:14 PM
What's Blain Supply?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on August 16, 2021, 05:18:25 PM
What's Blain Supply?

I wonder if it's some connection to Blaine's Farm and Fleet. We have those here. I'm not sure if they carry toys year-round, but they have a really awesome holiday toy department that opens up around Thanksgiving. It's the kind of thing they would carry, I think; they carry a lot of stuff that isn't available anywhere else.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 16, 2021, 05:49:28 PM
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I'm glad they're trying to work with Target again but I recognize NONE of those retailers as being nearby.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 16, 2021, 06:37:43 PM
What's Blain Supply?

I wonder if it's some connection to Blaine's Farm and Fleet. We have those here. I'm not sure if they carry toys year-round, but they have a really awesome holiday toy department that opens up around Thanksgiving. It's the kind of thing they would carry, I think; they carry a lot of stuff that isn't available anywhere else.


Ohhh.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on August 17, 2021, 12:37:32 AM
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I'm glad they're trying to work with Target again but I recognize NONE of those retailers as being nearby.

Agreed, hopefully they can get Target to pick them back up. Otherwise it means paying inflated prices on Ebay.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on August 17, 2021, 01:13:22 AM
What's Blain Supply?

I wonder if it's some connection to Blaine's Farm and Fleet. We have those here. I'm not sure if they carry toys year-round, but they have a really awesome holiday toy department that opens up around Thanksgiving. It's the kind of thing they would carry, I think; they carry a lot of stuff that isn't available anywhere else.

Or they could be a distributor that smaller retailers work with.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on August 17, 2021, 02:03:05 PM
Nothing there that would resonate to Europe either, so maybe the Spring date is more likely for us.

...I guess we'll see what happens. It's good to know there's an update though I think it would be better for the line to have Target on board.

Hoping for Amazon to pick them up as well.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: WingsOfMasquerade on August 18, 2021, 01:15:50 AM
Excellent news! Thank you for posting!
I remain SUPER excited for these despite the mixed signals. The only place I recognized was Crackerbarrel, so I checked them out and it seems they DO ship their 'gift shop' stuff which would include the ponies! So, no stupid ebay scalper prices if they'll ship em to you.

Were crackers EVER stored in a barrel? Why are they putting ponies in the grocery (Meijer) and in a restaurant (CB)? The whole thing seems odd.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on August 18, 2021, 07:13:01 AM
Oh boy I'm excited to get Fizzy for sure!  Also thinking about Gingerbread because how else could I get a bright white one?  And Sky Rocket is really growing on me...

Were crackers EVER stored in a barrel? Why are they putting ponies in the grocery (Meijer) and in a restaurant (CB)? The whole thing seems odd.

Yes, crackers were sold in barrels long ago.  I think it was a "every old general store had a barrel of crackers" kind of thing at some point (maybe just a regional thing within the USA?).
I'm guessing they are putting them in CB for two reasons: kids who just want toys, and parents (my age) for whom G1 is nostalgic (possibly even grandparents who remember buying G1s for their kids and now want to get one for their grandkids?).  The CB gift shop area leans heavily toward nostalgia (at least it did when I used to frequent them).  As for Meijer, at least where I live it is less a grocery store and more a department store like Target or Walmart.  But maybe it's a regional thing and in other places it's just a grocery store?  Also maybe they are just desperate to sell them anywhere that will take them which makes me a bit sad :(
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on August 18, 2021, 07:55:24 AM
Well, my theory about Blaine Supply is incorrect. I spent the day in my hometown yesterday because I had an appointment, and I had a couple of child-free hours to do some running around. Drove past a Blain's Farm and Fleet, and it is spelled differently, so no connection.

Popped into a Meijer (which as Sunpony said, is more like a SuperTarget or Walmart; half is a grocery store and half general merchandise), and didn't see any Basic Fun ponies. They had G5 plushes though, and this huge 9-pony set of large (similar to fashion-style size) Pony Life figures, which I've never seen before on here or in a store (if anyone's interested, just ask and I'll post a photo of it in the 'Out Now and Coming Soon' thread, but I know not many here are interested in PL, and this thread is about the anniversary ponies, so I won't post it here).

But....while I was out and unencumbered with grabby children who are likely to decimate a gift shop, I stopped in the Cracker Barrel hoping to find the Posey/Lickety set, which they didn't, but look who I got!!
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 (https://postimg.cc/tsWw7VTz)
(Don't mind Mimic-to-be's severed head in the background of my dashboard...I took advantage of a sun-filled afternoon of driving around to get some sunfading time in for her!) The rainbow ponies were there for $12.99, so a little more than Target prices, but better than ebay scalper rates for a set that is getting increasingly hard to find.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 18, 2021, 10:57:28 AM
Excellent news! Thank you for posting!
I remain SUPER excited for these despite the mixed signals. The only place I recognized was Crackerbarrel, so I checked them out and it seems they DO ship their 'gift shop' stuff which would include the ponies! So, no stupid ebay scalper prices if they'll ship em to you.

Were crackers EVER stored in a barrel? Why are they putting ponies in the grocery (Meijer) and in a restaurant (CB)? The whole thing seems odd.

Crackerbarrel has a store in the restaurant.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: InkyMilk on August 18, 2021, 11:57:32 AM
I really hope we get some exact dates really soon. We don't have any of those stores around here, BUT I'll be visiting North Carolina for two days next month, and I'd be absolutely giddy if I could pop into Cracker Barrel and pick up some ponies in person :lol:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 04, 2021, 07:40:30 AM
There IS a cracker barrel near me...there is hope yet for finding Lickety Split and finishing off the set!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: littletulula on September 14, 2021, 10:42:57 AM
With toys being non-essential items during corona AND all the crazy heat waves (That put out the power in the USA, Europe and also China) it's not a super big surprise that the TE gets delayed.
They're a more complicated pony (more complex than anything they did yet) with extra steps so any delay or problem would affect them more than others too.
I'm not shocked but it's still a little disappointing...BUT they're still coming!
It's just a delay!
Spring of 2022 will get here eventually and I will be lining up to grab them. Also, maybe this could help them line up more retailers or something? Did we ever find out where they were planning to sell them now that Target did whatever?

Meh. My boyfriend collects Transformers and they're absolutely popping off. Always a new toy coming out, and they're definitely more complex than TE ponies. I wish Hasbro would put as much care into marketing and selling the g1 ponies as they put into Transformers. I guess MLP just isn't as popular as Transformers.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on September 19, 2021, 06:51:05 PM
With toys being non-essential items during corona AND all the crazy heat waves (That put out the power in the USA, Europe and also China) it's not a super big surprise that the TE gets delayed.
They're a more complicated pony (more complex than anything they did yet) with extra steps so any delay or problem would affect them more than others too.
I'm not shocked but it's still a little disappointing...BUT they're still coming!
It's just a delay!
Spring of 2022 will get here eventually and I will be lining up to grab them. Also, maybe this could help them line up more retailers or something? Did we ever find out where they were planning to sell them now that Target did whatever?

Meh. My boyfriend collects Transformers and they're absolutely popping off. Always a new toy coming out, and they're definitely more complex than TE ponies. I wish Hasbro would put as much care into marketing and selling the g1 ponies as they put into Transformers. I guess MLP just isn't as popular as Transformers.

My husband has a massive Transformers collection. So I hear you on the constant releases. That being said though, there are big differences between what is going on with Transformers verses G1 MLP.

1) Hasbro actually did not invent Transformers. The Japanese toy company Takara did. Takara originally was (and still is) the producer of Transformers in Japan, and they design much of the engineering for Transformers toys. Hasbro imported these products to the US back in the 80's and rebranded them as "Transformers".  Hasbro over the years has continued to import these products made by Takara to the US as "Transformers" branded toys and the two companies have been working together since then. There have been many Transformer toys over the years that were only released by Takara in Japan because Hasbro did not agree to import them into the US or other markets.

2) Hasbro is NOT making the Retro G1 MLP. The toy company Basic Fun is. Hasbro is licensing the ability to use the image/namesake/mold shape/etc to the Basic Fun toy company. Ultimately, it is up to Basic Fun to decide what gets made, what does not and when it comes out.

3)Hasbro is a large toy company with some very established toy lines and has a heavy presence in physical retail stores, various online stores and has their own online store "Hasbro Pulse" (for sales and pre-orders of certain product lines). This allows a wide variety of distribution and product sales opportunities. Basic Fun on the other hand is known as a smaller toy company that makes novelty and retro toys. (It may also be worth mentioning that the toy company "Basic Fun" has come out of multiple mergers of smaller toy companies over the years). From their own home page they state: "We are leaders in toy production and distribution with a focus on collectibles, small dolls, retro toys, pre-school, vehicles, youth electronics, science toys and construction."

Why bring that last part up? Because it matters in regards to product availability and distribution. Less pathways for distribution = less product created. Losing Target is a big hit. Target was the only national retailer that was carrying the MLP Retro line. They are either going to have to find another national retailer to pick up that gap, or try to re-negotiate with Target. Personally, I think they should utilize their Amazon store, but for some reason they don't with the retro MLP.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Rainribbon31 on September 29, 2021, 03:49:18 PM
What's Blain Supply?

I wonder if it's some connection to Blaine's Farm and Fleet. We have those here. I'm not sure if they carry toys year-round, but they have a really awesome holiday toy department that opens up around Thanksgiving. It's the kind of thing they would carry, I think; they carry a lot of stuff that isn't available anywhere else.

Hi everybody, LadyAmalthea seems to be right. I've been watching their website.

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1371385-my-little-pony-retro-classic-rainbow-pony-assortment.html

Coming Soon could be either Oct. 1 or Spring 2022, but either way, if you have a Farm & Fleet near you it's worth popping in!

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on September 29, 2021, 09:20:42 PM
Every time I look at these, Skyrocket looks more and more appealing to me, even though I've never really been interested in her before.  Is anyone else feeling this?

Also I kind of want to get a Gingerbread just for customization purposes, is that wrong...?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on October 04, 2021, 03:25:03 PM
What's Blain Supply?

I wonder if it's some connection to Blaine's Farm and Fleet. We have those here. I'm not sure if they carry toys year-round, but they have a really awesome holiday toy department that opens up around Thanksgiving. It's the kind of thing they would carry, I think; they carry a lot of stuff that isn't available anywhere else.

Hi everybody, LadyAmalthea seems to be right. I've been watching their website.

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1371385-my-little-pony-retro-classic-rainbow-pony-assortment.html

Coming Soon could be either Oct. 1 or Spring 2022, but either way, if you have a Farm & Fleet near you it's worth popping in!

Oh, cool!! I was thinking that lead was a bust and had felt kind of dumb for posting it back when I did...maybe Blain Supply is a parent company or something. I'm excited that Farm & Fleet might carry them!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on October 05, 2021, 01:31:46 PM
What's Blain Supply?

I wonder if it's some connection to Blaine's Farm and Fleet. We have those here. I'm not sure if they carry toys year-round, but they have a really awesome holiday toy department that opens up around Thanksgiving. It's the kind of thing they would carry, I think; they carry a lot of stuff that isn't available anywhere else.

Hi everybody, LadyAmalthea seems to be right. I've been watching their website.

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1371385-my-little-pony-retro-classic-rainbow-pony-assortment.html

Coming Soon could be either Oct. 1 or Spring 2022, but either way, if you have a Farm & Fleet near you it's worth popping in!

Oh, cool!! I was thinking that lead was a bust and had felt kind of dumb for posting it back when I did...maybe Blain Supply is a parent company or something. I'm excited that Farm & Fleet might carry them!

Could have also been a misspelling. That does sometimes happen.

EDIT:
Apparently some UK toy store is having a giveaway.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVKzkoUoaYg/
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on October 19, 2021, 04:55:43 PM
Huh, Wigwam Toys, never heard of them. Neat! Good to see the TEs are out somewhere.
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Post by: Taffeta on October 25, 2021, 01:06:49 PM
Sounds like they're not out but they have some advance product.

It would be that one they show, with that annoying name. Oh well...

Nice to think they are coming here at least. :)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on October 27, 2021, 05:18:12 PM
I had to run some errands today and I passed a Cracker Barrel so I went in real quick to look for ponies...no new twinkle eye ponies, just Sparkler and Gusty.  The wait continues.  Meanwhile local Meijers still have lots of the Posey set.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: achab1984 on October 27, 2021, 06:28:26 PM
I had the full set but sold them all off! I thought they were done making these!
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Post by: JazzMatazz on November 09, 2021, 06:01:09 PM
I checked Cracker Barrel & Farm & Fleet today, still nada but I did see the basic fun care bears and strawberry shortcakes have been stocked so perhaps soon?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Rainribbon31 on November 10, 2021, 06:28:30 AM
A family member spoke with an employee at Farm & Fleet yesterday and was told the TEs aren't showing up in their warehouse inventory, which means they're sitting on a ship somewhere. According to this F&F person, many of their Christmas toys are still out there and might not arrive until March. I also called a F&F and was basically told the same thing.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on November 10, 2021, 12:38:34 PM
A family member spoke with an employee at Farm & Fleet yesterday and was told the TEs aren't showing up in their warehouse inventory, which means they're sitting on a ship somewhere. According to this F&F person, many of their Christmas toys are still out there and might not arrive until March. I also called a F&F and was basically told the same thing.

What I wonder is, if I remember correctly, F&F only carry toys for the Christmas shopping season (since I don't live near one at all.) What happens if they can't get them in time for Christmas? Do they put them into a warehouse until next year, send them back to Basic Fun, or do they get unloaded onto discount retailers like TJ Maxx and Marshall's?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 11, 2021, 03:04:33 PM
I hope they pop up on Amazon. The distribution is bull pucky.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on November 13, 2021, 01:31:23 PM
I went to the Meijer closest to me and they had not only the twinkle eye set but also multiples of the Posey set, and a whole bunch of the G5 toys.  It was a huge pony jackpot!  Wow, those TE's look great in person  :cool:  If anyone wants me to try picking up any of these Basic Fun ponies for you send me a PM. 
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on November 23, 2021, 11:31:26 AM
Apparently the online store The Toy Shoppe Northport has two of them in stock (Sweet Stuff & Skyrocket). I've never ordered from them, but the prices + shipping are probably going to be better options than Ebay for anyone who does not live near any Cracker Barrels or Meijers.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on November 27, 2021, 07:42:15 AM
I'm a bit annoyed Amazon.com hasn't picked them up yet, since Sky Rocket is on my sister's Christmas List and the ebay scalpers plus import duty is making it an impossible quest right now. How well distributed are these girls? It sounds like they're a bit hit and miss still, in which case maybe I will just have to give up.

They're not in the UK yet unfortunately. Probably won't be till the spring. If of course the world hasn't ended by then...;)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 27, 2021, 08:21:05 AM
I'm a bit annoyed Amazon.com hasn't picked them up yet, since Sky Rocket is on my sister's Christmas List and the ebay scalpers plus import duty is making it an impossible quest right now. How well distributed are these girls? It sounds like they're a bit hit and miss still, in which case maybe I will just have to give up.

They're not in the UK yet unfortunately. Probably won't be till the spring. If of course the world hasn't ended by then...;)

Same. I wonder why they aren't?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tjenni on November 30, 2021, 11:21:58 AM
Oh, I also hope they will be available through amazon, soon. Well amazon in Europe, I can´t afford them from the US with the high shipping costs, utopic ebay prices and custom charges... I already have the originals in MOC, but I love those Basic Fun variants, too =)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on December 03, 2021, 07:45:33 AM
Hey guys, I'm compiling a list of where the Twinkle Eye ponies are sold--and I have found a couple online stores!  They're mostly small, independent toy stores.

So I would recommend checking your local non-chain toy stores; most of them don't sell goods online, so the Twinkle Eyes might be there and you'd never realize!  Also, even if they don't carry them now, they might order them if you ask . . . It's at least worth trying. :)

But yeah, here are some places selling them:

https://heckyeahponyscans.tumblr.com/post/669510214966460416

IN PERSON:

Blain’s Farm & Fleet (https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1371385-my-little-pony-retro-classic-rainbow-pony-assortment.html)
Meijer
Cracker Barrel
Canadian Toys R Us
maybe The Paper Store?? (unconfirmed)

ONLINE:

eBay obviously
Cat ‘n Mouse Toys and Games (https://href.li/?https://cat-n-mouse.com/)
Tahoe Toys & Treasures (https://href.li/?https://toysandtreasures.com/products/my-little-pony-twinkle-eyed-collection?variant=42124479463683)
Wigwam’s Toys (UK store) (https://href.li/?https://wigwamtoys.co.uk/) - Not listed yet, but they’ve carried every previous Basic Fun line so they're a good bet
Five Little Diamonds (UK) (https://www.fivelittlediamonds.co.uk/search?page=2&q=my+little+pony) - Has listed the Twinkle Eyes but they aren't in stock yet. They also reserve them for people . . . I'm guessing that means contacting them via Facebook or website to let them know which ponies you want?  And then they contact you when they arrive?  Just guessing
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 03, 2021, 07:53:06 AM
Well that's just grand! I have no chance of getting these. Thanks retail jerks.   :pout:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on December 03, 2021, 07:59:42 AM
The ones in the second list can be ordered online. :)  Much cheaper than eBay.

(Some of them may not be in stock currently, but just keep an eye on the pages . . . They'll restock eventually and then you can nab them.
 ^_~)

Edit:  Also if anyone is still looking for Tootsie's set Tahoe's Treasures has those as well (https://toysandtreasures.com/products/retro-rainbow-my-little-pony?_pos=1&_sid=9edf6b9e7&_ss=r).
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 03, 2021, 08:51:24 AM
The ones in the second list can be ordered online. :)  Much cheaper than eBay.

(Some of them may not be in stock currently, but just keep an eye on the pages . . . They'll restock eventually and then you can nab them.
 ^_~)

Edit:  Also if anyone is still looking for Tootsie's set Tahoe's Treasures has those as well (https://toysandtreasures.com/products/retro-rainbow-my-little-pony?_pos=1&_sid=9edf6b9e7&_ss=r).

:hug: Thank you.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 03, 2021, 09:34:24 AM
Thanks so much for the links, LM! Can definitely confirm I've found the Tootsie set at local toy stores, I'm hoping they'll have the Twinkle Eyes as well so I'm holding off for now.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Dazzler on December 03, 2021, 12:57:56 PM
Just got an update on TE's from Basic Fun!

"
While Target has been our biggest supporter over the past few years, they have removed the line from their Retro area in toys for the time being.  We are working with them to reinstate in the future.

For Fall 2021 - we have the following planned for stores shipping now:

Fall 2021               35250    My Little Pony Retro Classic Rainbow Ponies
                              Wave 4

                35293    Sky Rocket
                35296    Fizzy
                35297    Sweet Stuff
                35298    Gingerbread
 
The following retailers have taken the above item:

1.) Blain Supply
2.) Cracker Barrel
3.) Meijer
4.) Toys R Us Canada

These above are Twinkle eyed & have twinkle gems as eyes – enjoy!!
"


Do you think we could tweet or email Target to get them to bring back the Basic Fun ponies?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on December 03, 2021, 03:26:38 PM

Do you think we could tweet or email Target to get them to bring back the Basic Fun ponies?

I think that's a great idea!  Target, WalMart . . . maybe even Krogers / Fred Meyer.  I don't think Fred Meyer ever carried the Basic Fun ponies, but they have a pretty big toy section so they could.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on December 03, 2021, 03:48:48 PM
My Cracker Barrel still had them last night.  I think they have 2 full sets.  They also had Sky Rocket but I couldn't get a pic of her because she was behind Fizzy.

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Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: kid80 on December 03, 2021, 08:34:28 PM
Oooh lucky duck, Ponyfan! I still haven't had any luck with the to two closest Cracker Barrel's to me. (One store hasn't gotten any in at all; the other did get them on one shipment, but they sold out immediately.)

I have been so looking forward to snagging this full set, but if it's not in the cards, I still really really want Fizzy. If anyone is willing to grab me a Fizzy, would you please send me a direct/personal message to figure out details?

Otherwise I might have to start a support group thread on here for people who can't find TE's!
 :biggrin:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on December 06, 2021, 05:28:27 PM
Someone found them in Washington state (I believe) in a craft store called Ben Franklin. Doesn't seem to carry them online, though.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Starbright on December 07, 2021, 08:38:48 PM
Found the whole set in Cracker Barrel in North Carolina!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SilverLinedStars on December 22, 2021, 06:28:01 PM
Finally got myself the whole set of Twinkle Eyes. These are by far my favorites from Basic Fun. They're so beautiful!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Eskara1862 on January 16, 2022, 05:43:49 PM
I gave up and ordered my Fizzy from Walmart. I figured that paying the extra $3 was worth it in gas saved from hunting her down!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on January 20, 2022, 10:40:55 AM
In case anyone missed it, all four Twinkle Eyes are now $13 on Walmart.com (https://www.walmart.com/search?q=my+little+pony+classic+rainbow+ponies)! 
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 21, 2022, 09:58:34 PM
In case anyone missed it, all four Twinkle Eyes are now $13 on Walmart.com (https://www.walmart.com/search?q=my+little+pony+classic+rainbow+ponies)!

Your awesome. :hug:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Nienor on February 22, 2022, 04:46:14 AM
Any idea if/when they will be available in the UK?  :wonder:

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on February 22, 2022, 04:51:49 AM
Sky Rocket and Gingerbread at least are up on Amazon uk, but stupid expensive so I guess 3rd party seller at the moment. Worth keeping an eye on, though. Sky Rocket at least says there are others available from 11.99, which is probably about retail for them over here?

Edit: Fizzy is there too now. No sign of Sweetie yet.

The prices are still too high for me although Sky Rocket has come down to more or less retail.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Nienor on February 25, 2022, 03:30:15 AM
Yes, I've seen these, but waiting for retailers rather than third party sellers  :sad:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on February 25, 2022, 04:04:23 PM
Yeah, likewise. If Amazon has them directly at retail then that's a different matter...however this is usually a sign they're on the way.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on February 26, 2022, 06:09:47 AM
They are in stock at a couple UK stores now: Five Little Diamonds (https://www.fivelittlediamonds.co.uk/search?page=2&q=my+little+pony) and Wigwam Toys (https://wigwamtoys.co.uk/).  They're out of stock at Toy Street UK (https://www.toystreet.co.uk/search-results/?query=my+little+pony+rainbow+pony) but you can have them email you to notify when they're back in stock.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on February 26, 2022, 04:20:29 PM
Thanks for that, LM :)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Nienor on February 27, 2022, 11:09:45 AM
They are in stock at a couple UK stores now: Five Little Diamonds (https://www.fivelittlediamonds.co.uk/search?page=2&q=my+little+pony) and Wigwam Toys (https://wigwamtoys.co.uk/).  They're out of stock at Toy Street UK (https://www.toystreet.co.uk/search-results/?query=my+little+pony+rainbow+pony) but you can have them email you to notify when they're back in stock.

Oh this is great, thanks! I was checking Wigwam regularly the last month, so they must have come in stock very recently! :frolic:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Zapper on March 16, 2022, 12:06:46 PM
Anyone have any info if Basic Fun will make a second wave of the TEs?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on March 16, 2022, 01:23:15 PM
I am hoping at least for Galaxy and Speedy but we have heard nothing about it.

Usually we hear something in Feb but I think Hasbro didn't go to the toy fair or it didn't happen or..?

I caved and acquired a sky rocket at retail price. The quality, especially the eyes, is really quite impressive.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SubmarineHallucination on March 19, 2022, 07:57:31 AM
I actually kinda wanna get Gingerbread because it’s probably the only opportunity I’ll get to have to get one who’s not discolored and looks “baked” (get it? Because she’s Gingerbread? Baked? I’ll be here all week)
If there’s a Wave 2 I hope Whizzer and Masquerade are in it because their absence definitely feels noticeable!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on March 19, 2022, 09:21:37 AM
I am hoping at least for Galaxy and Speedy but we have heard nothing about it.

Usually we hear something in Feb but I think Hasbro didn't go to the toy fair or it didn't happen or..?

I caved and acquired a sky rocket at retail price. The quality, especially the eyes, is really quite impressive.

TF 2022 was cancelled and the only thing Hasbro put out as an alternative was that reveal of the tiny Mini World Magic sets.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on March 19, 2022, 12:30:45 PM
I haven't heard anything about BF making a second wave of Twinkle Eyes but I have heard they may produce the Flower Fantasy pony set, which is equally exciting to me. Those ponies are absolutely stunning!

Though I would love for a BF Mimic to be made. Would save me the trouble of making my own. I'm not looking forward to matching that body color. 
:pout:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on March 19, 2022, 05:07:48 PM
Though I would love for a BF Mimic to be made. Would save me the trouble of making my own. I'm not looking forward to matching that body color. 
:pout:

I kinda wish HQG1C project would make Mimic colored blanks. Even if they were in an alternate pose I think they would be very popular.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Loa on March 19, 2022, 08:02:03 PM
Though I would love for a BF Mimic to be made. Would save me the trouble of making my own. I'm not looking forward to matching that body color. 
:pout:

I kinda wish HQG1C project would make Mimic colored blanks. Even if they were in an alternate pose I think they would be very popular.

Ask them!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on March 19, 2022, 10:11:30 PM
Though I would love for a BF Mimic to be made. Would save me the trouble of making my own. I'm not looking forward to matching that body color. 
:pout:

Believe me...I've been working on matching that color for a year now on my HQG1C blank! It's nearly impossible with the limited synthetic dye options available out there. I hope BF comes through for us on this one! Even if they did her in the Fizzy pose since they already have that mold...I'd buy her anyway!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Aflame on March 21, 2022, 02:36:30 PM
got these  at the weekend :D no gingerbread yet though :/ (got them in John Lewis in the UK)
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Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on March 24, 2022, 02:00:50 AM
Nice to know they're showing up here in stores :D
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on March 24, 2022, 10:12:32 AM
Though I would love for a BF Mimic to be made. Would save me the trouble of making my own. I'm not looking forward to matching that body color. 
:pout:

Believe me...I've been working on matching that color for a year now on my HQG1C blank! It's nearly impossible with the limited synthetic dye options available out there. I hope BF comes through for us on this one! Even if they did her in the Fizzy pose since they already have that mold...I'd buy her anyway!

Same!!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: brightberry on March 24, 2022, 02:59:12 PM
Custom alternate pose Mimics would be pretty cool.  Actually that's a good idea for a lot of ponies like Flutterbye in the Bouncy pose.

I did cave and get all the Basic Fun Twinkle eyes even though the only place I have to keep them is in the closet.  :(

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on March 26, 2022, 09:17:14 AM
I did cave and get all the Basic Fun Twinkle eyes even though the only place I have to keep them is in the closet.  :(

That's okay. A lot of my more recent Basic Fun MLP's are in the closet too. I just have them stacked in a way that when I open the closet doors they are "on display" stacked in their boxes on the shelf.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on April 02, 2022, 09:45:39 PM
Same, in the closet for now! Alt pose Mimic, Masquerade and Whizzer definitely get my vote too. They could both be in either pose. Speedy would be a possible for me cos I love her but not sure about her cartoon symbols.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ephany on April 09, 2022, 02:53:38 PM
Well, somehow I completely missed the Posey set but I stumbled onto the TE's at a Cracker Barrel in NE Florida today. I know I've checked our local Cracker Barrel a few times over the fall and winter, so maybe the earth ponies never made it to this region. The store I found today had some Sparklers and a Gusty left.
It was a very nice surprise and I may have purchased one or two as a birthday present to myself.  :P
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on April 27, 2022, 05:23:24 PM
I had Gingerbread gifted me for Easter, and my sister, Sky Rocket. It's amazing how white Gingerbread is compared to the usual xD. I'd like to get Fizzy still. On the fence over Sweetie, literally because I can't stand that name and it won't just be on the box (which I can recycle) but also on the sticker. But then it is also on the boxes of the others so...meh.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: ZeldaTheSwordsman on May 03, 2022, 03:24:51 AM
I hope that if BF does Mimic she's a solid case or something.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on May 03, 2022, 08:29:16 AM
My sister found the TEs in JL where she lives over the weekend, so it's good to know that's a national thing. It's the first time her local store has had them at all, and they had a lot. She picked up a Fizzy for me.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: sweetstuff85 on May 05, 2022, 04:22:02 PM
Anyone heard an update on the Flower Fantasy Basic Fun ponies?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: achab1984 on May 24, 2022, 06:19:32 PM
Anyone heard an update on the Flower Fantasy Basic Fun ponies?

I was wondering the very same thing!?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponybookworm on May 27, 2022, 10:39:38 AM
I HAVE A GINGERBREAD!!!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: brightberry on June 02, 2022, 04:23:11 PM
I HAVE A GINGERBREAD!!!

Congrats!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 02, 2022, 04:33:58 PM
I HAVE A GINGERBREAD!!!

Awesome!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on June 03, 2022, 08:00:03 PM
I just got Gingerbread a couple days ago, too!  Stopped by Meijer and they still had some of the Posey set and the TEs.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on June 25, 2022, 04:55:02 AM
I haven't gotten Gingerbread yet because I have to buy them online. But I did see a few faint yellow spots on her in Youtube reviews. Is this a thing for most of them?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 25, 2022, 08:45:09 AM
I can't find Fizzy and Sweet Stuff anywhere,and online is marked up. :(
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on June 25, 2022, 09:04:45 AM
I can't find Fizzy and Sweet Stuff anywhere,and online is marked up. :(

I don't know how close these are to you, but Geppetto’s Toy Store and Kip’s Toyland at The Grove previously had them (both in Southern California). However, that was reported a while ago so you might want to call / email and see if they're in stock.

Also Walmart.com currently has Sweet Stuff for $11, but seem to be out of stock of Fizzy.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 25, 2022, 01:08:01 PM
Fizzy is the last one I need now! Maybe I'll get her on my upcoming vacation, I found the other two Gingerbread pose ponies at a local toy shop. $16.99 each is worth it to me to support them.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on June 26, 2022, 01:11:22 PM
Has anyone contacted BF to see if they managed to secure retailers for the FF set coming this Fall? I'm assuming they would know by now. I've noticed the TE set is a LOT more readily available than the last set, so I have a lot of hope lol

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on June 27, 2022, 01:37:46 AM
My sister is home this past week, and she brought Fizzy for me. It's interesting how the pony is a little lighter than the original -we compared her to Naynie's childhood Fizzy. I'm very happy with her, though. :)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on June 28, 2022, 02:28:38 PM
Basic Fun got back to me about the FF set!

Quote
Hi there,


We are just as excited as you are – trust me!


But it seems that all of our big news will happen for the 40th anniversary year which is Spring and Fall of 2023!!

 
We are saving all of the new releases for that time period when the retailers can help us promote it in a big way!!

 
Stay tuned!!

 
Unfortunately no Flower Fantasy ponies will be released at this time.  We do apologize about that.

 

Best,

Steph

I'm not sure if this means the FF ponies will be released in 2023 as part of an expanded 40th anniversary collection, or if they've been cancelled entirely in favor of the 40th anniversary lines- either way I'm disappointed since I was really looking forward to the FF ponies.

The bit about retailer promotion somewhat implies to me that the larger retailers will be selling stock of the 40th anniversary collection, which sounds really great!

Sure hope we get some new ponies for the 40th instead of a redone set of Collector's Pose ponies. :/
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on June 28, 2022, 04:02:30 PM
Thanks for the update Serena!

Hmm, that's confusingly worded... I really hope it means they've just postponed the FFs but somehow I have a feeling it doesn't :( I also find it interesting that this seems to indicate there's no MLP releases planned for this year at all? Unless I'm misunderstanding. You'd think they'd want to keep the line on the shelves? Hmmm.. well it's nice to have an update, anyway.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on June 28, 2022, 06:23:26 PM
Thank you for the update!  I wonder what ponies or other things await us.  I am still holding out hope for the FF set being part of it.  C'mon, Love Petal!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on June 28, 2022, 11:27:55 PM
Thanks Serena!

Let's place our bets on the 40th anniversary ponies. I'm going with:

movie So Softs
more Twinkle Eyed
TAFs
Colorswirls
Princesses
Babies
Big Brothers
Summerwings
Rainbow Curls (they have all the molds by now)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: missbonbon on June 30, 2022, 04:27:50 PM
I really hope it’s not reissued collecter ponies again
I’d love to see princess ponies! Anything new would be exciting
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on June 30, 2022, 05:00:05 PM
I would be terribly conflicted by Princess ponies. Less so if they didn't have bushwoolies, but on the one hand, I love the princesses. And on the other, everything about it would contradict my childhood, and thus feel wrong.

I still haven't bought Sweetie from the TE line because her sticker says Sweet Stuff. I can junk the box, but not the sticker :/
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on July 01, 2022, 01:46:43 AM
I really hope it’s not reissued collecter ponies again
I’d love to see princess ponies! Anything new would be exciting

Imagine.... The collectors, AJ, Bowtie, Posey, Lickety-Split: "Now with tinsel in their hair! Collect all these special editions in celebration of MLP!"  :haha:

I don't see that happening at all tbh, it's Basic Fun after all, not Hasbro.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on July 01, 2022, 04:32:47 AM
I would be terribly conflicted by Princess ponies. Less so if they didn't have bushwoolies, but on the one hand, I love the princesses. And on the other, everything about it would contradict my childhood, and thus feel wrong.

I still haven't bought Sweetie from the TE line because her sticker says Sweet Stuff. I can junk the box, but not the sticker :/

Awww, I do understand, but I also highly recommend ;) she's beautiful especially without brown spots. I wouldn't go as far as bushwoolies though personally.

Tbf, I'm amazed they did twinkle eyes. That must have taken quite a bit of research. So who knows what would be next! I also vote no for tinsel, especially Applejack because I think she'd hate it!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 01, 2022, 06:37:19 AM
I would be terribly conflicted by Princess ponies. Less so if they didn't have bushwoolies, but on the one hand, I love the princesses. And on the other, everything about it would contradict my childhood, and thus feel wrong.

I still haven't bought Sweetie from the TE line because her sticker says Sweet Stuff. I can junk the box, but not the sticker :/

Awww, I do understand, but I also highly recommend ;) she's beautiful especially without brown spots. I wouldn't go as far as bushwoolies though personally.

Tbf, I'm amazed they did twinkle eyes. That must have taken quite a bit of research. So who knows what would be next! I also vote no for tinsel, especially Applejack because I think she'd hate it!

There are some US names that I can just pass over, but some that really bother me. I think this one is because as a child I had Sweet Stuff and the Treasure Hunt on vhs, and I always watched it feeling jarred, like the people who made it got it wrong and didn't know enough about MLP to call her by the right name. So it just became more annoying to me as I got older and realised where it came from.

The other US names that get to me are the Princesses, because of that episode, and Rainbow Magic, because of her story and my childhood memories of her here. I'm pretty sure I'd buy 'Boysenberry Pie' or whatever without a second thought. Most of the big brothers, too, even if I don't use the US names.

But Sweet Stuff is just...its not a name, it's a very unimaginative description of candy or sweets.

Weirdly, if they had made these with boxes and stickers in French, German etc with their names in those languages, I'd probably have bought those instead. It's a really irrational twitch of mine.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 01, 2022, 06:51:07 AM
I would be terribly conflicted by Princess ponies. Less so if they didn't have bushwoolies, but on the one hand, I love the princesses. And on the other, everything about it would contradict my childhood, and thus feel wrong.

I still haven't bought Sweetie from the TE line because her sticker says Sweet Stuff. I can junk the box, but not the sticker :/

Awww, I do understand, but I also highly recommend ;) she's beautiful especially without brown spots. I wouldn't go as far as bushwoolies though personally.

Tbf, I'm amazed they did twinkle eyes. That must have taken quite a bit of research. So who knows what would be next! I also vote no for tinsel, especially Applejack because I think she'd hate it!

There are some US names that I can just pass over, but some that really bother me. I think this one is because as a child I had Sweet Stuff and the Treasure Hunt on vhs, and I always watched it feeling jarred, like the people who made it got it wrong and didn't know enough about MLP to call her by the right name. So it just became more annoying to me as I got older and realised where it came from.

The other US names that get to me are the Princesses, because of that episode, and Rainbow Magic, because of her story and my childhood memories of her here. I'm pretty sure I'd buy 'Boysenberry Pie' or whatever without a second thought. Most of the big brothers, too, even if I don't use the US names.

But Sweet Stuff is just...its not a name, it's a very unimaginative description of candy or sweets.

Weirdly, if they had made these with boxes and stickers in French, German etc with their names in those languages, I'd probably have bought those instead. It's a really irrational twitch of mine.



In all fairness, Sweetie is pretty simple and generic too. And in the cartoon one of the Big Brothers is named Score instead of Quarterback. At least Hasbro didn't name her Sweetie Gumdrop Sugardust like they would if she were reintroduced today. :rolleyes: The new name they gave Pony Life Fizzy was freaking ridiculous.  Sometimes simple is better.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 01, 2022, 06:56:29 AM
Sweetie Gumdrop Stardrop Brown. Probably.

I like Sweetie, though, since in the UK we all candy 'sweets', and a 'sweetie' is a kind of child's way of saying sweet, so we'd have 'sweetie day' when I was a kid.

Not that I knew what her symbol actually was until I was an adult. I don't think we have gumdrops here or we didn't then?

They could actually be bushwoolies.

I think I could have lived with Gumdrop as an alt name, mind you. But STUFF should not be in a name of anything. Period. :)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 01, 2022, 06:59:27 AM
Sweetie Gumdrop Stardrop Brown. Probably.

I like Sweetie, though, since in the UK we all candy 'sweets', and a 'sweetie' is a kind of child's way of saying sweet, so we'd have 'sweetie day' when I was a kid.

Not that I knew what her symbol actually was until I was an adult. I don't think we have gumdrops here or we didn't then?

They could actually be bushwoolies.

I think I could have lived with Gumdrop as an alt name, mind you. But STUFF should not be in a name of anything. Period. :)

Sweetie Gumdrop Stardrop Brown. Hasbro would do that too.  >_<

Sweetie/Sweet Stuff is better then Tootie Tails and Pillow Talk at least.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on July 01, 2022, 07:10:43 AM
I really hope it’s not reissued collecter ponies again
I’d love to see princess ponies! Anything new would be exciting

Imagine.... The collectors, AJ, Bowtie, Posey, Lickety-Split: "Now with tinsel in their hair! Collect all these special editions in celebration of MLP!"  :haha:

I don't see that happening at all tbh, it's Basic Fun after all, not Hasbro.

Since those CP ponies were originally only sold outside the US, I could see them actually selling here if BF decided to make them.  But the original 6 CP again wouldn't go anywhere.  It would be the third re-release and nobody needs that many Cotton Candys.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on July 01, 2022, 03:35:57 PM
I would be terribly conflicted by Princess ponies. Less so if they didn't have bushwoolies, but on the one hand, I love the princesses. And on the other, everything about it would contradict my childhood, and thus feel wrong.

I still haven't bought Sweetie from the TE line because her sticker says Sweet Stuff. I can junk the box, but not the sticker :/

Awww, I do understand, but I also highly recommend ;) she's beautiful especially without brown spots. I wouldn't go as far as bushwoolies though personally.

Tbf, I'm amazed they did twinkle eyes. That must have taken quite a bit of research. So who knows what would be next! I also vote no for tinsel, especially Applejack because I think she'd hate it!

There are some US names that I can just pass over, but some that really bother me. I think this one is because as a child I had Sweet Stuff and the Treasure Hunt on vhs, and I always watched it feeling jarred, like the people who made it got it wrong and didn't know enough about MLP to call her by the right name. So it just became more annoying to me as I got older and realised where it came from.

The other US names that get to me are the Princesses, because of that episode, and Rainbow Magic, because of her story and my childhood memories of her here. I'm pretty sure I'd buy 'Boysenberry Pie' or whatever without a second thought. Most of the big brothers, too, even if I don't use the US names.

But Sweet Stuff is just...its not a name, it's a very unimaginative description of candy or sweets.

Weirdly, if they had made these with boxes and stickers in French, German etc with their names in those languages, I'd probably have bought those instead. It's a really irrational twitch of mine.

Sweet Stuff is a term of endearment where I grew up - can't say it applies all over the US, it is possible it is a kind of localized term.  But it was something you could call someone in the same vein as "sweetheart" or "darling" or "honeybunch" something like that.  So it is kind of a boring name but I've always assumed it wasn't meant to be taken as a description of food but rather as the term of endearment.  Sweetie is also a term of endearment here, rather than a reference to candy.  What is it with us referring to people as sugary food items, ha ha  :lol:  Cultural differences...

I could imagine either the princesses or the TAFs would go over well...especially the princesses!  I wonder if they would go for all the accessories or not, though.  Maybe the rainbow curls, too, rainbows are pretty hip and they didn't have many accessories.  It would be nice if they did some boy ponies, but I suspect they will not.  :|   I also hope they don't do the collector pose set again, and I don't think they will.

Does anyone know how well their reproduction Pretty Parlor sold?  I don't have much of a sense of that.  That was the only item they made that wasn't just a "pony in a box," yes?   
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on July 01, 2022, 04:24:30 PM
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 01, 2022, 05:56:59 PM
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

It was gonna be another pretty parlor with Lemon Drop
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on July 01, 2022, 08:29:59 PM
Sad to say the Pretty Parlor was a shelfwarmer in my area.  Target discounted them steeply and they still didn't move.  And it's not like they were expensive to begin with . . . $20, which was just $10 more than a single Basic Fun pony.  I guess a playset was just more of a commitment than a single pony.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 03, 2022, 12:37:31 AM
I think the parlour didn't do so well here either. I didn't buy it - I don't think my sister did either. No more peachys, basically O.O. Also pretty parlor is kind of awkward here. I'm not so bothered by pretty vs grooming, but parlor is a US spelling.

Sweetie is a term of endearment here as well, albeit it's usually only used by older people I think, towards young kids. Sweet Stuff has no currency here, so yeah, it sounds like a generic food description. It's interesting it has another connitation over there, but Sweetie would still have been more logical (unless there were copyrighting issues).

If they make the princesses without bushwoolies, I would be happier. Even with the wrong other accessories. They wouldn't have stickers, so I could keep the box of one of the not-Pearl ones and destroy hers, too.

Second set princesses would also be welcome. :D

Until they learn to curl hair, though, we won't be getting rainbow curl ponies. You can't do rainbow curls without, well, curls xD.

I think TAF are a possible though. If it were a UK company I'd say it for sure, because the first set were marketed here as 'party' ponies, and it's the anniversary. But maybe not so clearcut in the US.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SubmarineHallucination on July 03, 2022, 11:11:57 AM
Any place to find them in the Northeast US? Where I am Cracker Barrel and Meijers are nonexistent. I heard a rumor they might be that the Paper Store and one of those just opened by me. Any confirmation that they've been there or not?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: toyjunky on July 09, 2022, 01:46:34 PM
Let's place our bets on the 40th anniversary ponies. I'm going with:

movie So Softs
more Twinkle Eyed
TAFs
Colorswirls
Princesses
Babies
Big Brothers
Summerwings
Rainbow Curls (they have all the molds by now)

I am going to go with some realistic expectations. I could see more twinkle eyes (since they already made one round and so far the ponies have been in groups of 2 sets). They could do so softs since Cherries Jubilee, Gusty, Lickety-Split, Heart Throb, Posey and Surprise already made it to production, so they would just need to add the flocking.

I'd really love to have sea ponies. Nice shiny pretty clean new ones. Big Brothers is an interesting option however the issue is the accessories. Every item has a cost to make, the more items, the more cost (not to mention completely having to make new molds that are completely different). I think we are most likely to see ponies that are basic in mold shape (meaning no fancy 3d symbols, flutter wings etc.) that add potential usability down the line. There are a few mold shapes in the basic lines that as of yet they have not made, for examples Powder and Whizzer.

Honestly, I will be happy with whatever we get from Basic Fun as long as it is G1 and is a new pony (one they haven't made yet), and if they can get them back into a major retailer on store shelves.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: brightberry on July 09, 2022, 02:02:24 PM
Mountain Boys... I know that they were not made in US but that would be amazing.


But, I'd really like to see the other Twinkle Eyed ponies.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 09, 2022, 02:40:18 PM
Any place to find them in the Northeast US? Where I am Cracker Barrel and Meijers are nonexistent. I heard a rumor they might be that the Paper Store and one of those just opened by me. Any confirmation that they've been there or not?

I would call or check locally owned toy stores. I just found all of the Twinkle Eyes at various local spots.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 09, 2022, 04:49:03 PM
Mountain Boys... I know that they were not made in US but that would be amazing.


But, I'd really like to see the other Twinkle Eyed ponies.


I wish. :lovey:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: katrine2309 on July 11, 2022, 04:42:53 AM
I hope they make baby ponies :heart: And the big brothers. And flutters!!

But I would also be happy with TAFs. Munchy :biggrin:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SubmarineHallucination on July 27, 2022, 12:12:57 PM
Hey everyone! For those in the Northeastern US, I found the Anniversary Sweet Stuff and Gingerbread at Newbury Comics! They're not listed on their website but I found them both in-store. If you have a Newbury Comics at your local mall, I definitely would check there! I have not seen Sky Rocket, Fizzy, or Galaxy there but I can confirm the other two (bought Gingerbread)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on July 28, 2022, 04:25:59 PM
I would not say no to mountain boys, as 3 of them were childhood ponies for me and I lost all of their stickers. But I would be extremely surprised to see them, bearing in mind that BF are working on the US line.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: RainbowAlicorn999 on August 24, 2022, 08:24:34 PM
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

If thats the case thats really disappointing. Whered you hear that?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 25, 2022, 05:56:20 AM
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

If thats the case thats really disappointing. Whered you hear that?
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

If thats the case thats really disappointing. Whered you hear that?

Lemon drop was meant to come with another Pretty Parlor. That's why it never released.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on August 26, 2022, 01:07:09 PM
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

If thats the case thats really disappointing. Whered you hear that?
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

If thats the case thats really disappointing. Whered you hear that?

Lemon drop was meant to come with another Pretty Parlor. That's why it never released.

Phew. If they had planned to release the Show Stable and thencancelled it I would have been devastated. I'd love to buy a shiny white repro Show Stable.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on August 26, 2022, 03:40:26 PM
aha, found photos of the cancelled Lemon Drop set:
https://mlparena.com/index.php?topic=394596.msg1760631;topicseen#msg1760631

Yeah, she was meant to come with a purple Pretty Parlour, not Show Stable. Sorry, I always get those two playsets (+ which pony comes with which set) mixed up. Plus I was more excited for Brandy in the SSC Pupcake mold than the playset itself xD
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on August 26, 2022, 03:47:06 PM
Prototypes / factory samples of Lemon Drop briefly showed up on Aliexpress, from a seller who sells factory reject Basic Fun ponies, but sadly I was not fast enough to grab one.

I mean she didn't look any different from a vintage Lemon Drop except her hoof info, but she would've been nice to have as a curiosity.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 26, 2022, 04:14:29 PM
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

If thats the case thats really disappointing. Whered you hear that?
I got the impression the Pretty Parlour didn't sell well since they cancelled the next playset they had planned (the one w/ Lemondrop and Brandy - which one's that again? Show Stable? I always get the early G1 playsets mixed up), but I might be mistaken.

If thats the case thats really disappointing. Whered you hear that?

Lemon drop was meant to come with another Pretty Parlor. That's why it never released.

Phew. If they had planned to release the Show Stable and thencancelled it I would have been devastated. I'd love to buy a shiny white repro Show Stable.

Me too. Stables do sell, Breyers and Schleich are proof of that.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on August 26, 2022, 05:09:34 PM
Prototypes / factory samples of Lemon Drop briefly showed up on Aliexpress, from a seller who sells factory reject Basic Fun ponies, but sadly I was not fast enough to grab one.

I mean she didn't look any different from a vintage Lemon Drop except her hoof info, but she would've been nice to have as a curiosity.

Oooh, I didn't know that :O I wonder if anyone on here grabbed one, that'd be cool to see.

Pity no Pupcake-mold Brandies have popped up anywhere. Like I said, that was the main draw of the set for me.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponybookworm on August 27, 2022, 03:50:18 AM
Would have deffo bought a Stable & a Pupcake Brandy!!!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on August 27, 2022, 09:25:36 AM
When is the next wave scheduled to come out btw ? Fall '22? Next year?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Silver_mirror46 on August 27, 2022, 02:57:18 PM
I haven't been able to find any of the Twinkle Eyes and most of the second wave Rainbows anywhere in Canada (west coast)  :cloud: seriously considering biting the bullet and buying all four TEs on ebay ;w;
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: serena-hime on September 20, 2022, 02:45:09 PM
!!! Celestial Ponies coming for 40th (https://twitter.com/evilxcanadensis/status/1572338942321561605) anni! Confirmed to be sold by Amazon, no confirmation about other retailers yet
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on September 20, 2022, 03:59:45 PM
Those I will actually look for.  The re-re-re-release of the CPs, not so much. 
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Crystal-Sushi on September 20, 2022, 03:59:57 PM
I am SCREAMING aaaa! :heart:
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Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 20, 2022, 04:21:17 PM
I did not expect them to make these gals! I can't believe asking them worked?  Wow!!!!  :frolic: :happy:

I want the blue rocket ship pony.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: BethyVic on September 20, 2022, 04:40:42 PM
OMG I want them all! They are so beautiful and seeing the g1 poses again in new ponies is a dream come true!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 20, 2022, 04:46:55 PM
I like the subtle gradient purple on the pink one. What are there names? Does anyone know?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 20, 2022, 04:48:19 PM
I'm very excited for the mini blind bag ponies. :) Now where on earth will I be able to buy these since Target doesn't stock them...
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 20, 2022, 05:03:18 PM
Want Medley
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Wardah on September 20, 2022, 05:06:30 PM
I'm very excited for the mini blind bag ponies. :) Now where on earth will I be able to buy these since Target doesn't stock them...

They might for the Anniversary. They brought back SSC for their anniversary after stopping them for a while.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 20, 2022, 05:27:06 PM
I'm very excited for the mini blind bag ponies. :) Now where on earth will I be able to buy these since Target doesn't stock them...

I admit I was confused at first not seeing what you meant. But then I got a look at it on the mlptp.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: skyline on September 20, 2022, 05:31:33 PM
NICE! Isn't there a fourth all Lickety Split pink Celestial?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 20, 2022, 05:32:24 PM
NICE! Isn't there a fourth all Lickety Split pink Celestial?


I think so. I know one is missing but I don't remember what she looks like?


I like that the boxes look like the carrying case.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on September 20, 2022, 07:00:08 PM
I'm really excited for all of the Basic Fun releases except for the 40th anniversary set with Cotton Candy and the other original ponies.  I feel those are a bit unnecessary since the 35th anniversary set came out 5 years ago. Maybe it will give people that didn't get a chance to get them then another opportunity.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on September 20, 2022, 07:05:47 PM
Oh my GOD!!!! I never thought they'd do them, oh god oh god!!!!

And yeah, they've left out the pink pony, ironically the one who we saw as that pegasus proto recently XD Hopefully they make her later. It's a bit of a shame to leave one out of the set, but three is better than nothing!

I'm surprised at the pink/blue one, in the art she looked more purple w/ aqua hair, but here she's pretty much Melody's colours. Nice colours, just not what I would've expected. But omg they all look so NICE!!! I've always thought that I wouldn't have liked this set much if they had been made, I've never been one for pearly, marble, etc effects, and that prototype pegasus didn't exactly give me much confidence there either :silly: But oh, these are so lovely!! Their little antennae things are just PERFECT!!!!

And omg omg omg THE BLIND BOXES AAAAAAAA
Is it just me or do they seem to be Rescue at Midnight Castle themed?!? THERE'S EVEN A SPIKE!! AAAAAAAA but Starflower's there. all the other ponies are characters that were in RaMC, and then there's Starflower instead of "First Born"... wonder what the story is there.. haha I got excited when I saw the rainbow hair and then I saw the other pic and oh, it's just Starflower. X'D But Starflower is cute too.

I wonder how many ponies there are in the set? The box in the background says "collect all 7" but there's more than 7 characters on display? :what:
Ohhh I want to see a close-up of the art, it looks cute. And that Spike!!

The plushies look good too :) And I'm laughing so hard at the 40th ann. re-releases of the Collector Ponies. We totally called it! :lmao:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on September 21, 2022, 12:40:23 AM
Wouldn't be a proper anniversary without the "mane six", of course :P

I do love all this though I'm impatient given that it seems like some/a lot of it might be a year away. I just buzzed my sister to let her know about the Celestials, because she's complained so much about the TE pony release being composed entirely of TE ponies she already has. It just feels like so much could happen/change/go wrong in a year, so yeah, that little voice in my head is like (we want them nao).

I think the blind bags are cute. A bit weird. But cute.

Pristine plushes as well. I looked at them and thought, wow, plush ponies that don't look like they got chucked around someone's attic xD.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: BlackCurtains on September 21, 2022, 04:11:02 AM
And omg omg omg THE BLIND BOXES AAAAAAAA

Where did you see those? I wanna see!

edit: Oh, by the way, I don't know if it's all Walmarts or just mine, but they have the Basic Fun ponies on sale for $13.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 21, 2022, 06:25:06 AM
Wouldn't be a proper anniversary without the "mane six", of course :P

I do love all this though I'm impatient given that it seems like some/a lot of it might be a year away. I just buzzed my sister to let her know about the Celestials, because she's complained so much about the TE pony release being composed entirely of TE ponies she already has. It just feels like so much could happen/change/go wrong in a year, so yeah, that little voice in my head is like (we want them nao).

I think the blind bags are cute. A bit weird. But cute.

Pristine plushes as well. I looked at them and thought, wow, plush ponies that don't look like they got chucked around someone's attic xD.

The blind bags kind of remind me of bigger Petites with the moulded manes and hair tails. Or McDonald's toys. I wish they weren't blind bags though, that annoys me.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on September 21, 2022, 06:47:14 AM
And omg omg omg THE BLIND BOXES AAAAAAAA

Where did you see those? I wanna see!

edit: Oh, by the way, I don't know if it's all Walmarts or just mine, but they have the Basic Fun ponies on sale for $13.

Ahh sorry, I saw them on Instagram! I got mixed up which thread had which link haha, I just checked and they were only posted in the other thread. https://www.instagram.com/p/CivmRShujao/

edit: Also I just checked the Trading Post and the pics have been posted there too, I'll post this in case anyone else (like me!) hates Instagram or has trouble accessing it ;)

https://www.mlptp.net/index.php?threads/basic-fun-retro-ponies-a-collectors-guide-updated-9-20-22-celestial-ponies-and-40th-anniversary.112268/page-53#post-928603

Oooh now I'm having a proper look at the pics I can see the poster behind the blind boxes does say "Rescue at Midnight Castle" on it :) So exciting to see that getting some love for once.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: kestral_kitsune on September 21, 2022, 08:10:50 AM
And omg omg omg THE BLIND BOXES AAAAAAAA

Where did you see those? I wanna see!

edit: Oh, by the way, I don't know if it's all Walmarts or just mine, but they have the Basic Fun ponies on sale for $13.
my walmart doesn't even HAVE any Basic fun and barely have any ponies XD i didn't even know basic funs were still being sold.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on September 21, 2022, 09:00:56 AM
I'm not sure any physical shops round here sell BF either, now. They did before but stopped at the Glory set. I found a lot more in London, but now mostly rely on Amazon and other stores to get them online.

With the blindbox things, I think the one that makes me the most interested is who I assume is Bubbles? I don't like the sitting pose and never have. A walking pose Bubbles would make me happy, even just in tiny form.

They are a bit like pseudo petites.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 21, 2022, 09:17:56 AM
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Blind bags:
Ember, Moondancer, Cotton Candy, Bubbles, Spike, Gusty, Starflower

Likely In the 6 pack:
Firefly, Glory, Applejack, Twilight, Bowtie, Medley

I wonder what's going on with the pearly Glory.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on September 21, 2022, 09:27:49 AM
I did a identification.
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Blind bags:
Ember, Moondancer, Cotton Candy, Bubbles, Spike, Gusty, Starflower

Likely In the 6 pack:
Firefly, Glory, Applejack, Twilight, Bowtie, Medley

I wonder what's going on with the pearly Glory.

Thank you, I was trying to figure out who was on the box!

OMG, Ember!!

Bow-Tie looks just like her MLP 'n Friends RaMC colors, very saturated.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on September 21, 2022, 10:01:25 AM
I love that the blind bags are based on RAMC. :)  I was looking at Twilight yesterday and thought the molded hair looked exactly like it does in RAMC.

I'm not sure why Gusty and Starflower are included in this set since they don't appear in RAMC.  I don't like the molded hair/brushable tails combo.  I'd like it better if they'd stuck to one or the other and not done both on the ponies, but I'm still really happy to see these. 

Ponyfan
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 21, 2022, 10:08:49 AM
Wouldn't Wind Whistler, Magic Star, the Big Brothers, Lofty, Shady, North Star, Buttons, and Ribbon look darling on those little minis?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on September 21, 2022, 11:34:55 AM
OMG I didn't even notice Ember (on the box) and Gusty!!! Gusty's a VERY weird pick - she doesn't appear in the cartoon until the movie?!? Starflower I was sort of assuming is there as a substitute for this little lady:
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like - they're both rainbow ponies - so I was wondering if some lines got crossed somewhere (Starflower is in Catrina), or if maybe Hasbro wouldn't let them do the mystery pony for w/e reason (like IDK maybe they were too cheap to trademark a new name or something - I'm just thinking out loud here) so they put Starflower in the set instead cause "eh, close enough, right?"...

But now that I know Gusty's in the set too, I'm confused. :s Cause there's no obvious reason for her to be in a RaMC set. It makes sense for her to be there *in general* since she's so popular and often shows up in retro merch, but... she's definitely the odd one out in this particular set.

Also good catch on the 6 pack, I missed that! God the art is so beautiful... and the barn boxes remind me of Megan's place :) with the pink roof etc. And those colours are straight out of RaMC, and their hairdos!! I wonder if they gave Bow-Tie the pigtails she has in the cartoon?
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Probably not cause she doesn't have them in the art, but... gosh it would be so cute if they did <3

It looks like they even gave Glory a purple star symbol like she had in the cartoon, instead of a silver star like the toy? *flips through photos* Yup, and Moondancer's crescent moon is purple too.

I didn't notice the weird pink-haired Firefly either. Not sure what's up with that - unless the molded hair is removable and interchangable maybe? but not sure how that'd work for the unicorns.

Looking at Starflower again - they didn't base her off the cartoon version like with the others - look:

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Cartoon SF had much brighter colours and a silver symbol, and the symbol itself looks more like flowers than stars. But this figure has a more aqua body and pastel hair, and very clearly has purple stars like the original toy. So that's another oddity.

It's a shame they didn't include the sea ponies! But I understand why they'd want to stick to hooved ponies. I don't suppose they'd get a lot more use out of the sea pony molds, whereas these can be reused for any set. (heck have adult sea ponies shown up on ANY retro merch? I have a shirt w/ the baby sea ponies, but I don't recall ever seeing the adults on anything...)

Pearly Glory I bet will be the rare chase figure in the set, that's usually what repaints end up being.

I hope they make more sets later! I'm in LOVE with these molds. Hope they're not too difficult to find in the UK either. My local(ish) Forbidden Planet has the TEs and Heart Throb sets in (at long last), but I never did see the AJ/Bow-Tie wave :(
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: brightberry on September 21, 2022, 12:13:25 PM
This is really exciting!  I actually had a dream about RAMC figures not too long ago.  Now it feels like the universe is completely unraveling somehow.  I don;t mind that extra ponies are there.  I mean, maybe Gusty was already hiding out in the castle or napping.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on September 21, 2022, 12:21:49 PM
Looks like the Softies are making a comeback as well even though they're actually being labeled as plush in those instagram images.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 21, 2022, 12:56:59 PM
I think Gusty is there because she's popular. Maybe she sold more then others in the reissue set? She was also aggravatingly enough one of the htf store exclusive figures from Loyal Subjects.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on September 21, 2022, 01:24:10 PM
I genuinely don't remember, but is Gusty not in Catrina? Not even in the fashion show at the end?

She is an earlier release than the movie, toy-wise.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 21, 2022, 01:27:38 PM
I genuinely don't remember, but is Gusty not in Catrina? Not even in the fashion show at the end?

She is an earlier release than the movie, toy-wise.

Don't think so? It's been a while since I last watched it.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on September 21, 2022, 01:29:17 PM
I actually just went and youtubed it, and she's not. Just Sparkler and Powder. I guess that makes sense.

Gusty is a weird one generally, though. I still think she pushed into the UK set where she wasn't originally invited.

She is popular; she'll sell well.

Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on September 21, 2022, 01:49:27 PM
Yeah Gusty's first appearance is in the movie. I have a list of which ponies appear in the cartoons (+ which eps/specials they're in etc) here (http://kittieoflife.com/g1mlp.htm) :)

I don't fully understand why she's in the set, but I'm glad she is. :) The more the merrier if you ask me. She looks really good, I love the shade of green they used for her hair.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 21, 2022, 03:21:47 PM
I actually just went and youtubed it, and she's not. Just Sparkler and Powder. I guess that makes sense.

Powder. :( Powder fans (me) stay losing.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on September 21, 2022, 07:09:12 PM
I think I see a tiny yellow bow in Bow Tie's hair where one of her pigtails are.  It might be the tail bow though.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 22, 2022, 07:25:35 AM
I think I see a tiny yellow bow in Bow Tie's hair where one of her pigtails are.  It might be the tail bow though.


Ponyfan

Yeah that's her tail bow.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: AnotherTonic on September 22, 2022, 07:45:30 AM
I'm super excited for the Celestial Ponies!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 22, 2022, 08:06:59 AM
I'm super excited for the Celestial Ponies! The Mane 6... not so much.

If they were going to release the Mane 6 yet again, why not put them in alternate poses this time? It doesn't even have to be brand new G1 poses (though I would love that) but just alternate G1 poses that already exist. I'd love to have a Minty in a Powder sky-gazing pose! Actually, I'd love to have a Minty in any other pose!

I'd love other Twinkle-eyed ponies. The 2nd wave, to me, was far more interesting (though I love Fizzy)!

Those aren't the mane six.  :doh:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on September 22, 2022, 12:23:06 PM
I actually just went and youtubed it, and she's not. Just Sparkler and Powder. I guess that makes sense.

Powder. :( Powder fans (me) stay losing.

I feel you.

I have a christmas card I was given when I was maybe 5 or 6 which has Powder on it.
But of course the UK never had her at all. I'm still waiting, after 30 years.
Basic Fun have covered pretty much all the other gaps the UK had in those early adults - just Skyflier and Powder left.

It sucks that they're in a more obscure, thus probably not profitable pose. (Though I still struggle to think they will leave Fizzy as the only one in that pose. I get she's a cult classic in the line, but even so, it's a big commitment...)
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 22, 2022, 01:26:17 PM
I'm super excited for the Celestial Ponies! The Mane 6... not so much.

If they were going to release the Mane 6 yet again, why not put them in alternate poses this time? It doesn't even have to be brand new G1 poses (though I would love that) but just alternate G1 poses that already exist. I'd love to have a Minty in a Powder sky-gazing pose! Actually, I'd love to have a Minty in any other pose!

I'd love other Twinkle-eyed ponies. The 2nd wave, to me, was far more interesting (though I love Fizzy)!

I definitely agree with you. Butterscotch in any new pose? Yes please!!

I actually just went and youtubed it, and she's not. Just Sparkler and Powder. I guess that makes sense.

Powder. :( Powder fans (me) stay losing.

I feel you.

I have a christmas card I was given when I was maybe 5 or 6 which has Powder on it.
But of course the UK never had her at all. I'm still waiting, after 30 years.
Basic Fun have covered pretty much all the other gaps the UK had in those early adults - just Skyflier and Powder left.

It sucks that they're in a more obscure, thus probably not profitable pose. (Though I still struggle to think they will leave Fizzy as the only one in that pose. I get she's a cult classic in the line, but even so, it's a big commitment...)

Well, we found our next mail-in campaign...
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on September 22, 2022, 01:58:34 PM
Can we please not call the collector ponies 'mane six'? That's a G4 term and it doesn't apply to the original pony release. They were never meant as that kind of repetitive core group, and really, the anniversary rerelease is marking them as the original six ponies, not as a 'mane 6'.

Hasbro might try to pass them off as the original mane six, but they weren't, and we don't need to follow suit. The M6 weren't based on these girls anyway.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 22, 2022, 02:43:13 PM
I did a identification.
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Blind bags:
Ember, Moondancer, Cotton Candy, Bubbles, Spike, Gusty, Starflower

Likely In the 6 pack:
Firefly, Glory, Applejack, Twilight, Bowtie, Medley

I wonder what's going on with the pearly Glory.
I thought that was Lickety-split. Oops.  :blush:
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: AnotherTonic on September 22, 2022, 04:32:53 PM
I'm a huge Powder fan myself!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on September 23, 2022, 07:08:25 AM
Shouldn't this topic be renamed to 40 ...?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 24, 2022, 10:23:13 AM
I'm confused, so there's a six pack and then individual blind bags?
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on September 24, 2022, 11:31:32 AM
I'm confused, so there's a six pack and then individual blind bags?

That was my understanding of it, yeah. I'm not sure if the 6-pack characters are exclusive to that or if they'll be available in blind boxes too.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on September 24, 2022, 12:41:01 PM
I think that the pearly Glory was confirmed as coming in the 6 pack, but a regular Glory will be included in the blind boxes.

The more I look at the 40th anniversary boxes for Cotton Candy's set, the more I l like them. :) I like how they look like a stable/barn.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 24, 2022, 01:42:41 PM
I'm confused, so there's a six pack and then individual blind bags?

That was my understanding of it, yeah. I'm not sure if the 6-pack characters are exclusive to that or if they'll be available in blind boxes too.

Hmm.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on September 24, 2022, 02:10:26 PM
I'm confused, so there's a six pack and then individual blind bags?

The six-pack is a collector's edition because of the packaging (cheaper as well, 6 figures for the price of 5 blind boxes). He also said something along the lines of "these ones you can't get in there (pointing at the boxes)". There is a total of 25 figures in the blind boxes he said. Spike and Ember are chase figures, and I think the pearly versions as well.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 24, 2022, 02:35:57 PM
25?!
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 25, 2022, 09:43:11 AM
I guess we'll have to see more details when these are closer to being released.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Gusty.87 on October 04, 2022, 08:39:14 AM
Love Gusty! <3
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Esbayne on October 09, 2022, 01:17:58 PM
OH MY GOSH LOOK AT THOSE!!! 😍

I'm going to need as many as I can get. XD

I wonder how big they are? I adore tiny ponies with real hair, though unfortunately haven't been able to snag any DollyHairs yet so really hoping I can snag some of these. Star Flower is probably my #1 just because she's a very bizarre one to be in there, and blue, of course, lol. After that, Bubbles, Medley, & Gusty... Then everyone else. XD

Though... *WHAT* happened to Spike?
Do not want.
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: littlebabyribbon on October 27, 2022, 10:50:50 AM
I would love the baby sets if they release them 😍🐎
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on October 31, 2022, 03:16:12 AM
Just thought of something... If they can scale down the molds to make blind bag minis, they can scale them UP as well, right....?  How awesome would a huge styling size G1 be !!!! Since they are listening to collectors, maybe someone who has their contact info can suggest it? I'd vote for the Posey and Fizzy molds !
Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Esbayne on November 03, 2022, 10:11:06 AM
Just thought of something... If they can scale down the molds to make blind bag minis, they can scale them UP as well, right....?  How awesome would a huge styling size G1 be !!!! Since they are listening to collectors, maybe someone who has their contact info can suggest it? I'd vote for the Posey and Fizzy molds !

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Title: Re: 35 Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 03, 2022, 11:25:51 AM
Just thought of something... If they can scale down the molds to make blind bag minis, they can scale them UP as well, right....?  How awesome would a huge styling size G1 be !!!! Since they are listening to collectors, maybe someone who has their contact info can suggest it? I'd vote for the Posey and Fizzy molds !

Weren't the Secret Surprises somewhere around 8 or 9 inches tall? How about that big?
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on November 06, 2022, 03:09:21 AM
I didn't think of the Secret Surprise ponies! Now I want one...

But I was thinking more along the lines of G3 Rarity. If we scale up might as well go all out :)
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: bladed on November 06, 2022, 10:56:33 AM
not sure if this is a good place to post it but i don't want to make a new thread and i'm having some trouble - can anyone help me find a retro Fizzy that ships to the US? i know some UK places but the only US shipper i saw was on ebay for $40 :( i need her to be shipped straight to my boyfriend for storage haha
or if anyone is in Arizona (phoenix) have they seen her in any shops? in that case i can give him the money and he can look lol
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on November 07, 2022, 01:16:48 PM
@Bladed - it's not an ideal solution, but amazon.co.uk might ship to the US. I don't know what their shipping is like, though. :/

I am really surprised Amazon.com no longer has those in stock :/ We still have quite a few BF ponies lurking around amazon over here, and the TEs are still in some stores (sadly not around my area, but I saw them in London and my sister found them where she lives).
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: bladed on November 07, 2022, 01:27:14 PM
@Bladed - it's not an ideal solution, but amazon.co.uk might ship to the US. I don't know what their shipping is like, though. :/

I am really surprised Amazon.com no longer has those in stock :/ We still have quite a few BF ponies lurking around amazon over here, and the TEs are still in some stores (sadly not around my area, but I saw them in London and my sister found them where she lives).
its surprisingly cheap to do that, i might go ahead with it ^^ thanks for the suggestion
i really want my hands on a fizzy but i dont have storage space right now lol
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 07, 2022, 03:10:26 PM
not sure if this is a good place to post it but i don't want to make a new thread and i'm having some trouble - can anyone help me find a retro Fizzy that ships to the US? i know some UK places but the only US shipper i saw was on ebay for $40 :( i need her to be shipped straight to my boyfriend for storage haha
or if anyone is in Arizona (phoenix) have they seen her in any shops? in that case i can give him the money and he can look lol

Tahoe Treasures has her in stock :)

Edit: Oops, my bad, they have some of the others but they're out of Fizzy.

At one point I made a list of a bunch of small toy stores that stock the TEs and ship them, hopefully one of them still has them.

Here's the list (https://heckyeahponyscans.tumblr.com/post/669510214966460416)
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Gator on November 07, 2022, 03:52:25 PM
A Cracker Barrel here in Georgia still had a Fizzy.  Do you live near any Cracker Barrels?
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: bladed on November 08, 2022, 01:12:52 AM
not sure if this is a good place to post it but i don't want to make a new thread and i'm having some trouble - can anyone help me find a retro Fizzy that ships to the US? i know some UK places but the only US shipper i saw was on ebay for $40 :( i need her to be shipped straight to my boyfriend for storage haha
or if anyone is in Arizona (phoenix) have they seen her in any shops? in that case i can give him the money and he can look lol

Tahoe Treasures has her in stock :)

Edit: Oops, my bad, they have some of the others but they're out of Fizzy.

At one point I made a list of a bunch of small toy stores that stock the TEs and ship them, hopefully one of them still has them.

Here's the list (https://heckyeahponyscans.tumblr.com/post/669510214966460416)
i only knew a few of those sites, ill have a look through the others thank you :)
A Cracker Barrel here in Georgia still had a Fizzy.  Do you live near any Cracker Barrels?
i don't think he does
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on November 08, 2022, 02:54:03 AM
I saw pics of the 40th anniversary versions of Cotton Candy and her set and they have a 40 incorporated in to the symbol.  I guess our wishes for them to be slightly different came true.  I'm not sure how I feel about them having a large 40 on them like that, but at least it's different.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: BlackCurtains on November 08, 2022, 04:52:20 AM
I like the 40 in the symbols. If I can find one I'd like to get Cotton Candy.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on November 08, 2022, 05:47:05 AM
Where can I see these pics? :) I had a quick search but couldn't find anything.

I'm glad they're noticeably different from the previous release, I was hoping there'd be something to set them aside from the previous BF release... now I definitely need CC to join the army I've somehow managed to acquire of her :frolic:
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: BlackCurtains on November 08, 2022, 05:52:44 AM
It's posted on the TP and Facebook. I snagged it.

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Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponyfan on November 08, 2022, 06:15:18 AM
Thanks for adding the pic BC. :D  I like the way CC and Snuzzle use the 40 the best.  I've been trying to figure out why Blossom has stars instead of flowers?

Where can I see these pics? :) I had a quick search but couldn't find anything.

I'm glad they're noticeably different from the previous release, I was hoping there'd be something to set them aside from the previous BF release... now I definitely need CC to join the army I've somehow managed to acquire of her :frolic:

CC is sneaky.  She multiplies when you're not looking.  :devious:



Ponyfan
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: BlackCurtains on November 08, 2022, 06:43:19 AM
I think they're prototypes? I definitely like Cotton Candy the best.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 08, 2022, 10:37:40 AM
I already said this on the trading post, but I think these are tacky. How many repro collector sets do we need? We've got 3 anniversary sets,  plus the darn funko pops and world's smallest.  >_< Trust Hasbro to take the laziest routes. Butterscotch' hair is still the wrong color.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Carrehz on November 08, 2022, 02:16:25 PM
These are Basic Fun, not Hasbro. Unless Hasbro is re-releasing them too?

Thanks for the pic! Hmm, not sure how I feel about the numbers... I like that they're obviously different to the previous releases, but I was hoping the number would be a bit less.... ostentatious? x) When I read the posts about them earlier I was picturing, like, a little 40 snuck into the corner of the symbols or something, not... this. I think if it was me, I'd just have put the number onto one of their symbols... so like Minty would have it written on one shamrock, Butterscotch would have it on one butterfly, etc. (although idk what they'd do for CC)

Hmm. I wonder if their symbols are the same on both sides, or if the other side has the regular symbols? Sorta hoping it'll be the latter, I think that'd be nice. The ones they showed at Toy Fair had the regular symbols, but they could've just been earlier protos :/ hell, it wouldn't surprise me if the ones at Toy Fair were literally just old 25th ann. ones standing in for the 40th ann set.

I think Blossom's symbol is still flowers, but they're definitely very different to her usual symbol. Although, looking through pics of various Blossoms on the wiki, BF's previous release of her had a pretty different flower design to the original, too, but this is more obviously "off". Her hair colour's too dark too... they seem to have a hard time getting her design right. Weird.

I agree that CC and Snuzzle have the 40 incorporated into their symbol the best. Butterscotch is the worst IMO; too much 40, not enough butterflies. Still, if they *are* protos, maybe they're still working out the kinks and the final designs will look a bit better.

I'm glad they're noticeably different from the previous release, I was hoping there'd be something to set them aside from the previous BF release... now I definitely need CC to join the army I've somehow managed to acquire of her :frolic:

CC is sneaky.  She multiplies when you're not looking.  :devious:



Ponyfan

First it was just one, then "Oh I should get one of the Hasbro repros, that'd be fun", then next thing you know I'm picking up a flatfoot ver and looking forward to another re-release x)
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 08, 2022, 03:56:55 PM
Hasbro likely does have say over what they think ought to be released. And they're more hardcore about annoying repeats then Basic Fun seems to be.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: brightberry on November 08, 2022, 05:31:14 PM
I think they look cute.  But I will always think Cotton Candy is cute.  I do want her.  40 years is a long time and I’m pretty amazed I’ve loved them for that long.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 15, 2022, 09:52:38 AM
I think it's the 40th anniversary that makes it appealing to them to release the "first ever!" MLPs.  (Basically the anniversary years ending in 0 and 5.)  At least they're making them a little different.  I would prefer different poses though.

That's also why the RaMC blind bag figures have packaging that implies the movie came out in 1983 . . . Because it would be weird to have a 40th anniversary line and market the special as "39 years old!"  Like . . . it is . . . but to the general public that's going to be like, "Huh?  Then why are you selling it this year?"  But literally the only MLPs who are 40 years old ARE the Collector ponies and they want more than just them for the landmark 40th anniversary.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on November 15, 2022, 09:58:51 PM
:sigh: I'm not sure I'm going to be in the market for these. Bluebell works best for me, even though her hair is also the wrong colour. Maybe just one.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Ponybookworm on November 16, 2022, 01:49:58 AM
I already said this on the trading post, but I think these are tacky. How many repro collector sets do we need? We've got 3 anniversary sets,  plus the darn funko pops and world's smallest.  >_< Trust Hasbro to take the laziest routes. Butterscotch' hair is still the wrong color.
To be fair, it's nearly impossible to get the right colour for Butterscotch's hair (trust me, I've tried)
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 16, 2022, 07:16:50 AM
There are two bluebelles.  One looks almost gray.
I already said this on the trading post, but I think these are tacky. How many repro collector sets do we need? We've got 3 anniversary sets,  plus the darn funko pops and world's smallest.  >_< Trust Hasbro to take the laziest routes. Butterscotch' hair is still the wrong color.
To be fair, it's nearly impossible to get the right colour for Butterscotch's hair (trust me, I've tried)

I'm pretty sure some doll hair store or other sells that particular shade of caramel brown? I could be mistaken.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on November 16, 2022, 03:32:10 PM
I kinda like the 40 stamp, it distinguishes them from their other numerous releases. I do wish it was centered in all of their symbols like it is on Cotton Candy and Snuzzle. The placement on the others bothers me.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: tikibirds on November 17, 2022, 02:52:42 AM
I'm not a fan of the 40th ones. Can't they release g4 as g1 instead?
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 17, 2022, 07:01:56 AM
I'm not a fan of the 40th ones. Can't they release g4 as g1 instead?

Why? G4s are still getting new toys. This is a retro line,  meant to sell people their old toys.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Taffeta on November 17, 2022, 02:54:13 PM
I'm not a fan of the 40th ones. Can't they release g4 as g1 instead?

Suspecting that would be a minority opinion among most G1 fans. I think it's fine not to want or like all of the stuff that we get as retros, but I also don't think there's a case to have more G4 repetition thrust on us. We've suffered enough already.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: SunPony on November 17, 2022, 03:12:51 PM
Are the ones with the 40 in the symbol being released by Basic Fun or Hasbro?
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 18, 2022, 08:17:33 AM
Butterscotch had multiple versions and her hair isn't always brown.  I had a concave footed one that had gold hair.  I don't know if she was one of the mail orders or the storebought one from the end of Year 1 . . . Those ponies were offered as a mail order set at least three times, maybe more.

Even the storebought concave ones seem to have some color variation.  Like people will claim that the "dark" pink CF Cotton Candy is the mail order, which is definitely not the case (or at least not ALL of them are);  my childhood Cotton Candy was the dark version and she was from the store, I still have her backcard.

But anyway, yeah, I'm ambivalent towards the new Collector set, but it will save me money I suppose!
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 18, 2022, 09:09:15 AM
I stand corrected.
Title: Re: 35-40th Anniversary ponies - Mark IV
Post by: LadyAmalthea on November 28, 2022, 08:11:36 AM
Oh wow, I have been away for a while, and how fun it was to come back to these exciting updates! I don't know if I'll get the celestial ponies or not, but it's cool to see them! I would have liked the more basic ponies done in different poses. Not really a fan of another release of these in the same pose. I think the 40 could have been more subtle, too. I'm usually not a fan of blind bag stuff, but if I saw these somewhere I would buy them! I'm guessing the addition of Gusty is because she's popular.
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