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Title: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 24, 2012, 04:27:51 PM
I found this on Taobao (keywords  my little pony or canterlot)
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Not sure if it's just something this seller got a hold of somehow or if there are plans of making this pony comicon pony 2013 (I would HOPE they'd be more creative than that but you never know.)
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Rainbowjuice on November 24, 2012, 04:35:44 PM
I so badly want to wash thier hair...poor ponies.
Celestia looks like she's about to fall over.

Oh Ditzy, the stresses you caused.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: achab1984 on November 24, 2012, 04:43:17 PM
I know! They always have super crazy crzy hair!!!
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 24, 2012, 04:45:41 PM
I guess they were pulled right out of the box. They always have strange hair before you throw water at them.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Malicieuse on November 24, 2012, 04:47:02 PM
I can't say i would be very happy after paying as much as i did and after her being such a hassle to get. But it wouldn't surprise me if they re-released her. She is popular and re-releases are the thing these days. I hope there will be at least some kind of difference between the first and second release in that case.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on November 24, 2012, 04:53:43 PM
lol wanna know what the diference will proably be if shes rereleased? the box!  and the reasoning?  it isn't in the  comiccon  fair  2012  box. so  therfor it isn'tthe same pony.. nad of coruse  since shes so popular they proably will re relase her.. the :muffin: Pony vinyl figure sells pretty well.   they  proably  think if they put it in a reguler  box..  then it will be differnet then the  cc pony.

thats just my thought.. 
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Lon-san on November 24, 2012, 04:56:24 PM
If they do re-release her, it might be nice if the CM was on the opposite side and maybe changed the hair color a little, just to make her discernable from the other one.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: DazzleKitty on November 24, 2012, 04:59:05 PM
I sure wish they'd just make a whole bunch of her so everyone can have her. :/  Yeah, I know it would cheap it for those who paid a large sum..... But I can't afford her otherwise.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 05:04:27 PM
Bubblecup? Lol.   -_-

I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE :muffin: Pony IS COMING BACK!!!

I so can't afford a 100 dollar :muffin: Pony toy, even though she is my favorite.
Probably just all of the Fashion styles together, but one can hope.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 24, 2012, 05:08:57 PM
I'm holding my doubts on this. My guess the seller had an extra from a while back (possibly). Not saying Hasbro won't do a general release of her but that's like saying we will get White FS Celestia.. and yeah I'd be ticked too if she becomes a re-release so soon...
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: melipuffles on November 24, 2012, 05:16:23 PM
Gee, I spent an awful lot on my :muffin: Pony, but I'd love for there to be more of her released. I'd love to be able to have one to keep MIB.

I do also hope they release the White FS Celestia, and Minty brushable, but I doubt these will ever happen.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 05:17:04 PM
Wonder what that text says.

Seeing the g3 logo, this is most likely just a photo from a random seller.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: majikarte on November 24, 2012, 06:10:18 PM
It looks like the seller doesn't have her in stock? I'd love for there to be more Bubbles, but it seems really unlikely. (And if she did get rereleased, I wouldn't want for her to be for NYCC, that's really lazy...)
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 24, 2012, 06:24:10 PM
Bubblecup? Lol.  -_-

I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE :muffin: Pony IS COMING BACK!!!

I so can't afford a 100 dollar :muffin: Pony toy, even though she is my favorite.
Probably just all of the Fashion styles together, but one can hope.

Yes, I call her Bubblecup. I do not like the name :muffin: Pony, and I don't see why you feel the need to mock me for it.  This is final, and I won't call her :muffin: Pony no matter how much bronies whine.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Bergamot on November 24, 2012, 06:30:28 PM
I hope it's not an identical rerelease! I went through a lot of trouble to get her., and I know that many others did, too! At least some variation would be nice if this was the case.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 06:41:07 PM
Bubblecup? Lol.  -_-

I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE :muffin: Pony IS COMING BACK!!!

I so can't afford a 100 dollar :muffin: Pony toy, even though she is my favorite.
Probably just all of the Fashion styles together, but one can hope.

Yes, I call her Bubblecup. I do not like the name :muffin: Pony, and I don't see why you feel the need to mock me for it.  This is final, and I won't call her :muffin: Pony no matter how much bronies whine.
T'was not mocking you.
I've just barely seen that name. Its way different from her canon name and Ditzy.

Anyway... they need to re-release :muffin: Pony SOMEHOW....
Too bad they most likely wont. Derpygate sure made sure of that. :(
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 24, 2012, 06:41:27 PM
Wonder what that text says.

Seeing the g3 logo, this is most likely just a photo from a random seller.
There is a simple way to translate the first part of that Chinese on that photo.. just don't let google translate the site after you do your search then find the text that look like it XD

孩之宝小马宝莉 translates to Hasbro Ma Baoli...

the characters themselves though stand alone (literal translation from google translate)

孩- child
之 - the
宝 - treasure
小 - small
马 - horse
莉 - li

kind of odd but then again with characters combined it changes, for instance: 小马 = Pony / and 孩之宝 = Hasbro

Not that I'm bilingual but it's kind of interesting the more you look at it XD So my literal guess for the text is that it's supposed to be "Hasbro My Little Pony" but it just doesn't really translate into that XD

Note: I could only get the first part of the text XD, that second half I doubt I can find it
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 24, 2012, 06:43:41 PM
I want them to be called Small Treasure Horses from now on.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Bergamot on November 24, 2012, 06:45:03 PM
BerryPunch, some call her "Bubblecup" because it's the name of a G3 Earth Pony that resembles her in coloration and cutie mark. :) ... And it's Wicked cute and superfun to say!
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 06:50:34 PM
BerryPunch, some call her "Bubblecup" because it's the name of a G3 Earth Pony that resembles her in coloration and cutie mark. :) ... And it's Wicked cute and superfun to say!
Sorry to be off topic, but there's a g3 with bubbles? AWESOME!
*insert the "The more you know*
I like bubble ponies. I sometimes call :muffin: Pony "Bubbly Doo". Think I saw that on the arena here.

@Pinecone, sorry I got kinda rude.  :blush: When I get hit with something I've never seen before, I get kinda defensive over the things I have seen. Lol. Whatever we call her, I think we can agree that she's one cute pony!  :nod:
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 24, 2012, 06:54:05 PM
Bubblecup: http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Bubblecup
 
With bananas! That's a selling point, right?

And sorry for jumping to conclusions. I'm used to kind of being mocked at every turn in this fandom so I got a bit bristly.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: okiegurl1981 on November 24, 2012, 06:55:41 PM
I hope not!  The whole point of her being a Comic Con exclusive is they only made so many of her.  :/  I'm okay with them releasing a regular sized one, but not an identical one.  If she's massed produced, that drives the value of my Comic Con release way down.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 06:56:06 PM
Bubblecup: http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Bubblecup
 
With bananas! That's a selling point, right?

And sorry for jumping to conclusions. I'm used to kind of being mocked at every turn in this fandom so I got a bit bristly.
Wow, she does really look like our silly pegasus!!!
Curse you! Now I have a g3 to add to my wishlist! XD
Kinda like Rainbow Dash. She gained wings and her cutie mark changes during the g4 change...
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 24, 2012, 07:21:16 PM
One of the members who can speak the language once mentioned that Taobao's characters do indeed come out something like:

孩- child
之 - the
宝 - treasure

The idiom has something to do with hunting for adorable-looking items in a market - kind of like pony shopping, haha!  Or getting a great deal as well.  Taobao basically means, "Treasure Hunting"!  :D  Kind of interesting how the language is different but the emotions of shopping in a large random marketplace are exactly the same.  :)
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Spectrum on November 24, 2012, 07:30:38 PM
I hope not  :( I really don't like Ditzy that much, and it'd be plain out boring to have the same pony released twice in a row.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Quill on November 24, 2012, 08:23:59 PM
I hope not!  The whole point of her being a Comic Con exclusive is they only made so many of her.  :/  I'm okay with them releasing a regular sized one, but not an identical one.  If she's massed produced, that drives the value of my Comic Con release way down.
I agree with this 100%.  :huh:
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 24, 2012, 08:36:56 PM
Bubblecup? Lol.  -_-

I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE :muffin: Pony IS COMING BACK!!!

I so can't afford a 100 dollar :muffin: Pony toy, even though she is my favorite.
Probably just all of the Fashion styles together, but one can hope.

Yes, I call her Bubblecup. I do not like the name :muffin: Pony, and I don't see why you feel the need to mock me for it.  This is final, and I won't call her :muffin: Pony no matter how much bronies whine.
If you do, PLEASE put the G4 icon in the topic next time, I thought you meant G3 at first. :/
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: karrie91 on November 24, 2012, 08:54:44 PM
Whoa.. I just realized the resemblance between Ditzy and G3 Bubblecup. I do don't mind her being called that. I have Bubblecup and love her. :) This kind of actually makes me want a Ditzy.

Calm down you guys. There's no reason to get riled up over different names people call ponies. My sister calls ALL my ponies something else lol.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 24, 2012, 08:57:31 PM
I just want topic titles to be clear so we know what is in them.
Bubblecup usually means a G3 pony, so specificication on what the topic contains helps, like adding SDCC to the title, or G4, or Fashion Style, or just the G4 icon. :/
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 09:12:45 PM
or at least put Bubblecup/:muffin: Pony/Ditzy
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Taxel on November 24, 2012, 09:18:53 PM
I just want topic titles to be clear so we know what is in them.
Bubblecup usually means a G3 pony, so specificication on what the topic contains helps, like adding SDCC to the title, or G4, or Fashion Style, or just the G4 icon. :/
Unless things have changed, Bubblecup is a pretty common name for this G4 (at least here). I've also never seen the G3 Bubblecup talked about, especially in topic titles, unless people are explaining why this pony is called Bubblecup by some. And why would a G3, especially one so random, get a re-release? That doesn't make sense.

Different gens share multiple names and some titles will always be vague, why is this any different? Literally immediately upon clicking the topic you'd see its G4 and can easily click back or close the window/tab if you don't like G4.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 09:28:01 PM
I just want topic titles to be clear so we know what is in them.
Bubblecup usually means a G3 pony, so specificication on what the topic contains helps, like adding SDCC to the title, or G4, or Fashion Style, or just the G4 icon. :/
Unless things have changed, Bubblecup is a pretty common name for this G4 (at least here). I've also never seen the G3 Bubblecup talked about, especially in topic titles, unless people are explaining why this pony is called Bubblecup by some. And why would a G3, especially one so random, get a re-release? That doesn't make sense.

Different gens share multiple names and some titles will always be vague, why is this any different? Literally immediately upon clicking the topic you'd see its G4 and can easily click back or close the window/tab if you don't like G4.
bubblecup is probably the least used name for this pony. I've barely seen it used. It's just so that people don't get confused.
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 24, 2012, 09:39:01 PM
I can't put in the G4 logo because of popup blockers. I can try to change the title, though.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Taxel on November 24, 2012, 09:42:55 PM
I just want topic titles to be clear so we know what is in them.
Bubblecup usually means a G3 pony, so specificication on what the topic contains helps, like adding SDCC to the title, or G4, or Fashion Style, or just the G4 icon. :/
Unless things have changed, Bubblecup is a pretty common name for this G4 (at least here). I've also never seen the G3 Bubblecup talked about, especially in topic titles, unless people are explaining why this pony is called Bubblecup by some. And why would a G3, especially one so random, get a re-release? That doesn't make sense.

Different gens share multiple names and some titles will always be vague, why is this any different? Literally immediately upon clicking the topic you'd see its G4 and can easily click back or close the window/tab if you don't like G4.
bubblecup is probably the least used name for this pony. I've barely seen it used. It's just so that people don't get confused.
When there was still a filter on the offensive name, I distinctly recall Bubblecup being pretty popular here on the Arena. I saw it used more than stuff like :muffin: Pony to get around the filter, but I don't go into the FiM section.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 09:48:28 PM
I just want topic titles to be clear so we know what is in them.
Bubblecup usually means a G3 pony, so specificication on what the topic contains helps, like adding SDCC to the title, or G4, or Fashion Style, or just the G4 icon. :/
Unless things have changed, Bubblecup is a pretty common name for this G4 (at least here). I've also never seen the G3 Bubblecup talked about, especially in topic titles, unless people are explaining why this pony is called Bubblecup by some. And why would a G3, especially one so random, get a re-release? That doesn't make sense.

Different gens share multiple names and some titles will always be vague, why is this any different? Literally immediately upon clicking the topic you'd see its G4 and can easily click back or close the window/tab if you don't like G4.
bubblecup is probably the least used name for this pony. I've barely seen it used. It's just so that people don't get confused.
When there was still a filter on the offensive name, I distinctly recall Bubblecup being pretty popular here on the Arena. I saw it used more than stuff like :muffin: Pony to get around the filter, but I don't go into the FiM section.
Hey hey hey let's not start an argument on this. But don't try to force me to agree that it's offensive when I don't think that. K? It seems as though you are trying to make it out as a fact in that sentence, not an opinion.

K? All is well. No need to get upset over a vinyl pony's name.
 ^.^

Also, I like how the title has all BUT :muffin: Pony in it now.

Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 24, 2012, 09:53:14 PM
I figure that's enough for people to ID the pony, and if not, she's right there in the picture, ponying around.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Oneleo1 on November 24, 2012, 10:01:24 PM
 This is a reminder to keep this on topic. This is not to become a debate on the name of the pony in question Thanks!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: butterflybuttons on November 24, 2012, 10:03:30 PM
Thank you OL1.

I wouldn't mind her being released in normal size, but I'd feel bad for everyone that had to pay lots in time and money to get the exclusive, if they just realeased more in the FS size.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 24, 2012, 10:03:52 PM
I figure that's enough for people to ID the pony, and if not, she's right there in the picture, ponying around.
Lol that made my day.

The pony is ponying around.

This is a reminder to keep this on topic. This is not to become a debate on the name of the pony in question Thanks!
How'd I know this was gonna come? XD
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: tikibirds on November 24, 2012, 10:37:46 PM
maybe they are normal sized? but they look like stylin ponies
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: momo_no_hime on November 24, 2012, 10:51:03 PM
I want them to be called Small Treasure Horses from now on.

I had to pop in to say that I second this motion! :lol:
Title: Re: Bubblecup Re-release?
Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 24, 2012, 11:01:51 PM
I want them to be called Small Treasure Horses from now on.

. . . I like it!  :D
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: StarlightGaze on November 25, 2012, 12:16:13 AM
I want white FS Celestia to be released so bad! I hate how Hasbro teases us.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Vintergatan on November 25, 2012, 01:58:20 AM
Actually, I think that the name debate is actually quite on topic here :P why? Well, because if she does get a regular release, Hasbro will have to finally put their foot down and give her an official name, which they so cunningly avoided by making her a con exclusive.
This is the main reason why I think she won't get such a release as it just seems that whatever they come up with, there will be controversy.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: popyduggan on November 25, 2012, 06:06:40 AM
They'd be dumb not to, so many would get bought. That would be a heck of a surprise if she was the third pony in the next FS wave, that would be like the NWO at Bash At The Beach '96 all over again.

I hope they go with Bubble-something or Ditzy Doo for a FS/$5 brushable and keep the eyes straight so people can leave their Lily Blossoms be and we can get past the taboo.

Also, I don't agree with the whole collector argument of "I paid $120 to a scalper and it's not fair for people to get it for msrp.".

The value was $19.99, and resellers and desperate buyers worked together on the secondary market make it worth an obscene value and it shouldn't be Hasbro's responsibility to protect anyone's long-term toy investments imo. If the msrp was $120, then they released the same thing for $15 30 days later I'd understand the backlash. 

I just hope everybody gets what they want w/out having to be at the mercy of the secondary market because that just stinks. That reminds me, where's Applejack in that picture? I've thinking about contacting Mott's to get a "missing" ad on every bottle of apple juice to campaign for her re-release.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Foxtale on November 25, 2012, 07:15:57 AM
Although tao bao often has new releases I don't think its a sign of her rerelease. As much as it would be great for everyone to have her it would be unfair to a lot of collectors that have her. My hope is they come out with a regular size brushable. Wouldn't that be awesome?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 25, 2012, 08:15:55 AM
maybe they are normal sized? but they look like stylin ponies
Normal sized ponies don't have those wings!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 25, 2012, 08:53:56 AM
I hope they go with Bubble-something or Ditzy Doo for a FS/$5 brushable and keep the eyes straight so people can leave their Lily Blossoms be and we can get past the taboo.
You're kidding, right? So many people would be upset if her eyes were strait. Her eyes are what makers her special.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 25, 2012, 09:00:32 AM
I hope they go with Bubble-something or Ditzy Doo for a FS/$5 brushable and keep the eyes straight so people can leave their Lily Blossoms be and we can get past the taboo.
You're kidding, right? So many people would be upset if her eyes were strait. Her eyes are what makers her special.
And Lily Blossom is PURPLE.

Do people become color blind for :muffin: Pony and Lily Blossom sometimes?
That, and Lily Blossom has PURPLE eyes and not yellow. x.x
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Malicieuse on November 25, 2012, 09:02:48 AM
I hope they go with Bubble-something or Ditzy Doo for a FS/$5 brushable and keep the eyes straight so people can leave their Lily Blossoms be and we can get past the taboo.
You're kidding, right? So many people would be upset if her eyes were strait. Her eyes are what makers her special.

She also appeared on the show with straight eyes.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 25, 2012, 09:03:59 AM
I hope they go with Bubble-something or Ditzy Doo for a FS/$5 brushable and keep the eyes straight so people can leave their Lily Blossoms be and we can get past the taboo.
You're kidding, right? So many people would be upset if her eyes were strait. Her eyes are what makers her special.

She also appeared on the show with straight eyes.
Mostly before the crew acknowledged her.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Oneleo1 on November 25, 2012, 09:41:51 AM
 please stay on topic. I see where this is heading and it will be locked if it goes there. Thanks!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 25, 2012, 10:19:00 AM
please stay on topic. I see where this is heading and it will be locked if it goes there. Thanks!
*sigh*

I want I re-release of :muffin: Pony but with accessories like the other fashion styles. Like a bubble dress and some muffins.

Maybe a muffin hat. XD
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BrightIdea on November 25, 2012, 10:27:20 AM
Old stuff is always showing up on Taobao. About a year ago a bunch of old fair ponies (the peacock ones) showed up in large numbers. Also, G3s are all over the place there, too.

I don't think they would re-release a special edition pony again. That would negate its specialness.



Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on November 25, 2012, 10:33:11 AM
She was a Con exclusive, and if other Con exclusives didn't get mass produced, neither will she. I imagine that they will not have her in stock and just keep that picture there to boost their image, and hopefully people will buy their other items. There has been that other seller on Taobao with Fashion Styles and a prototype Celestia in front of the leather jacket, and I kept asking for :muffin: Pony and white Celestia but they never came in stock.

If they make a playful pony version of her, I'd say call her Bubbles, because, well, I don't have a problem with either of her other names, but in my opinion, Ditzy Doo could be just as offensive of a toy name as :muffin: Pony Hooves. They both imply that she is a clumsy pony, whereas, Bubbles is a safe name, and it's cute! They could even go with Bubblecup since other G3's have been reworked with G4 :) Also, they could make her eyes not as derped, almost to where it looked like a factory defect instead of it being deliberate, and I honestly think that could work as to avoid controversy.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: DirePony on November 25, 2012, 10:43:16 AM
I paid $125 for my pair of SDCC :muffin: Ponies ($50 for the first one and $75 for my second one) and I would have no issue with them rereleasing her. I don't buy ponies as investments I buy them because I enjoy them. And if the SDCC version devalues due to a rerelease then so be it. Especially if she gets a true FS release with accessories.

That being said I seriously doubt that Hasbro is rereleasing her. The issues with her name and eyes are something I don't think Hasbro wants to deal with. My guess is that this was some additional stock that the seller had. Just a couple of months ago they were a couple of prototype :muffin: Ponies that popped up on eBay from a Chinese seller so they are still out there. And there is always the possibility that these are "lunch time specials." I am not sure if that is a term used in the MLP community but basically it is where the factories continue to make figures while they are supposed to be closed or on a break. These toys are unofficial and sold through outlets like Taobao, eBay, etc. As an example the wrestler Jeff Hardy was supposed to have a figure in the first wave of Mattel Elite WWE figures. He left the WWE and his figure was cancelled. But some of the figures made their way into collector's hands. These figures were going for $800 so one of the factories in China realized this and started making more figures and now there are all over the place and can be had for around $20.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: popyduggan on November 25, 2012, 10:48:47 AM
I hope they go with Bubble-something or Ditzy Doo for a FS/$5 brushable and keep the eyes straight so people can leave their Lily Blossoms be and we can get past the taboo.
You're kidding, right? So many people would be upset if her eyes were strait. Her eyes are what makers her special.
Well, that's true, but if Ditzy's eyes are different than :muffin: Pony's then they can re-release her with that minor name/eye change so they can cash in and not clash with SDCC :muffin: Pony buyers in theory.

I'm also fairly certain she won't be rereleased, and BP I always stop and lol whenever I see your avatar's little cartoon face :)
He left the WWE and his figure was cancelled. But some of the figures made their way into collector's hands. These figures were going for $800 so one of the factories in China realized this and started making more figures and now there are all over the place and can be had for around $20.
Naive me bought one for $282 in 2010 because I thought the supply would dry up...ha!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 25, 2012, 10:49:13 AM
If they did re-release her, I want her to still be nameless. I don't like Bubbles (pretty un-creative), don't like Ditzy (separate pony), and other people don't like :muffin: Pony. It would not be good to give one side's ideas superiority. Do what they did with the Funkos, (even though it says :muffin: Pony one the stickers).  ;)

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Well, that's true, but if Ditzy's eyes are different than :muffin: Pony's then they can re-release her with that minor name/eye change so they can cash in and not clash with SDCC :muffin: Pony buyers in theory.

I'm also fairly certain she won't be rereleased, and BP I always stop and lol whenever I see your avatar's
little cartoon face :)

My headcanon is that Ditzy is the :muffin: Pony recolor with the purple hair in WWU, as they show her flying with a whole bunch of birds. It would be cool for them to make all of the :muffin: Pony recolors. There is a light blue maned one and a red maned one, as well.

Thanks, BTW. I like chubby pony faces. XD
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 25, 2012, 01:57:58 PM
I personally think that if they made another non-art collector pony, they should make Minty.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 25, 2012, 02:03:17 PM
I personally think that if they made another non-art collector pony, they should make Minty.
With sockies!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 25, 2012, 03:59:25 PM
I just want an SDCC :muffin: Pony, even if she is re-released and all her value does down to zero, I just NEED her, dangit!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: octocorn on November 25, 2012, 04:06:45 PM
I paid $75 for my :muffin: Pony.  I'd like to see a re-release with regular packaging and accessories too though. They could change the hair color to make it different from sdcc :muffin: Pony (brighter yellow).  I want muffin hair clips and a mailbag.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 25, 2012, 04:11:09 PM
The likelihood of Hasbro doing anything more than flip her cutie mark side if she is rereleased is zero and none.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 25, 2012, 04:11:52 PM
I think they should release her in "regular" brushable size.  (I like the wings better on the small brushables anyway, ha ha!)

They could release her as a "bonus" pony with a playset, then they could sidestep the naming thing.  They never named that pink unicorn who came as a bonus with Rarity's Carousel Boutique.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 25, 2012, 04:12:59 PM
I think they should release her in "regular" brushable size.  (I like the wings better on the small brushables anyway, ha ha!)

They could release her as a "bonus" pony with a playset, then they could sidestep the naming thing.  They never named that pink unicorn who came as a bonus with Rarity's Carousel Boutique.
I would buy her then even though I already have 2 customs of her!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starie on November 25, 2012, 04:18:18 PM
They'd be dumb not to, so many would get bought. That would be a heck of a surprise if she was the third pony in the next FS wave, that would be like the NWO at Bash At The Beach '96 all over again.

I hope they go with Bubble-something or Ditzy Doo for a FS/$5 brushable and keep the eyes straight so people can leave their Lily Blossoms be and we can get past the taboo.

Also, I don't agree with the whole collector argument of "I paid $120 to a scalper and it's not fair for people to get it for msrp.".

The value was $19.99, and resellers and desperate buyers worked together on the secondary market make it worth an obscene value and it shouldn't be Hasbro's responsibility to protect anyone's long-term toy investments imo. If the msrp was $120, then they released the same thing for $15 30 days later I'd understand the backlash. 

I just hope everybody gets what they want w/out having to be at the mercy of the secondary market because that just stinks. That reminds me, where's Applejack in that picture? I've thinking about contacting Mott's to get a "missing" ad on every bottle of apple juice to campaign for her re-release.

Ooo I would love a normal sized brushable with straight eyes! I think thats a wonderful idea, it makes everyone happy :) And if people want the wall-eyed one they can always splurge for the exclusive :D
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: sailorstitch on November 25, 2012, 04:37:11 PM
I don't think they would re-release a special edition pony again. That would negate its specialness.

Bay Breeze was a con exclusive and she was re-released in Ponyville size.

sailorstitch
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: DazzleKitty on November 25, 2012, 04:55:26 PM
I wouldn't mind her even being released in a FS size with normal eyes.

I am afraid this is one pony I will never get.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 25, 2012, 06:18:47 PM
I wouldn't mind her even being released in a FS size with normal eyes.

I am afraid this is one pony I will never get.
No.
Trademark eyes must stay.
I think they should release her in "regular" brushable size.  (I like the wings better on the small brushables anyway, ha ha!)

They could release her as a "bonus" pony with a playset, then they could sidestep the naming thing.  They never named that pink unicorn who came as a bonus with Rarity's Carousel Boutique.
YES! Maybe with Doctor W/Hooves or something!


Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 25, 2012, 06:22:19 PM
I agree that the standard brushable wings look better. The Fashion Style ones look like fireworks or something.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 25, 2012, 06:23:27 PM
I agree that the standard brushable wings look better. The Fashion Style ones look like fireworks or something.
Bwahahaha  :rofl:
I like the wings on the funko :muffin: Ponies and Dashes.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Jypsy on November 25, 2012, 07:13:54 PM
If the fan favorites pack with Nightmare Moon sold well in Hasbro's eyes, I fully expect another set along the same lines, with more brony-centric favorites like Ditzy, Time-Turner, maybe Big McIntosh, Minty (wishful thinking) or Big Lebowski ponys. Maybe even changeling queen. It is obvious that they are marketing somewhat to the bronies (DJ Pony anyone?) The rabid bronies have something to buy and complain about, and we get more unique ponies.

I will be happy with a Ditzy someday, just can't spend as much as people are asking.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: dxgirly on November 25, 2012, 07:27:56 PM
I hope that they do re-release her, but in different packaging, and maybe with the the flipped cutie mark, as others have suggested. Then I could have 4 of her! :D

Also, brushable sized! Pleeeeeeeeeease?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 25, 2012, 09:57:35 PM
I hope that they do re-release her, but in different packaging, and maybe with the the flipped cutie mark, as others have suggested. Then I could have 4 of her! :D

Also, brushable sized! Pleeeeeeeeeease?
I hope at least 3 of those are customs...

Post Merge: November 25, 2012, 09:58:00 PM

I agree that the standard brushable wings look better. The Fashion Style ones look like fireworks or something.
Bwahahaha  :rofl:
I like the wings on the funko :muffin: Ponies and Dashes.
Those are very nice wings.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: achab1984 on November 25, 2012, 10:04:13 PM
I want her to come out as a standard brushable also!!!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: dxgirly on November 25, 2012, 11:09:29 PM
I hope that they do re-release her, but in different packaging, and maybe with the the flipped cutie mark, as others have suggested. Then I could have 4 of her! :D

Also, brushable sized! Pleeeeeeeeeease?
I hope at least 3 of those are customs...

No. I have two now. One MIB and one loose. I meant if they released her as a normal FS pony with swapped symbols, I would have 4... another to keep MIB and another to have loose.... though I'm not sure if I'd need another loose or not. I have one of everything G4 MIB, so I'd at least need that.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 25, 2012, 11:28:34 PM
I hope that they do re-release her, but in different packaging, and maybe with the the flipped cutie mark, as others have suggested. Then I could have 4 of her! :D

Also, brushable sized! Pleeeeeeeeeease?
I hope at least 3 of those are customs...

No. I have two now. One MIB and one loose. I meant if they released her as a normal FS pony with swapped symbols, I would have 4... another to keep MIB and another to have loose.... though I'm not sure if I'd need another loose or not. I have one of everything G4 MIB, so I'd at least need that.
Oh. :c

I just want ONE.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: FiddlePhan on November 25, 2012, 11:46:16 PM
I'd love to see her released as a regular sized G4.  I do prefer the wings on the larger version though.  (here's my 'duh' moment...All this time I hadn't realized the SDCC version was a larger size pony.  How did I not know that????)
For a re-release I'm fine with a name change if the original was thought to be offensive.  At the same time though I'd like her eyes to stay as they are.  If they got rid of them it's sort of like saying, you're not good enough because your eyes aren't so called 'normal'.    Or maybe give her two different colour eyes if the company felt that was safer?  She's a unique little pony.
And I'm not saying this to get into debate.  :)
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: DirePony on November 26, 2012, 03:15:14 AM
I would really like to have a smaller version of :muffin: Pony as well. I like the idea of making her a pack in with a playset so they could avoid the naming issue entirely. And I really like the idea of another favorites collection with some more of the more popular background ponies.
I don't think they need to change her eyes either. I still think that most of her controversy didn't come from her eyes or name but the voice that they used in the original airing of The Last Roundup. But if Hasbro needs to do that to get her released then I am okay with that. It would be easy enough to print up some eye decals to make her :muffin: Pony again.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: octocorn on November 26, 2012, 06:29:35 AM
I'd kill for one with Blythe style eyes where you push a button and they change. They could cross and uncross, lol
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Saiko on November 26, 2012, 06:46:27 AM
I will never be able to afford the SDCC :muffin: Pony, so I would love to see her re-released at all because I love her and absolutely need her in my collection. Regular size, blind bag and fashion size, I'll buy them all!

I would be very put off if she didn't have her trademark eyes, though. I do not see why having odd eyes on the toy would be a problem, except with parents thinking it's an error which is easily fixed by having clear artwork on the box. There's really nothing wrong with teaching children that some people (or ponies) look different, and that difference is what makes them special. Her tagline on the back of the box could be something along the lines of ':muffin: Pony Hooves has special eyes' or 'magic eyes' or whatnot. Or if they want to get really deep: ':muffin: Pony Hooves is sometimes teased for her different eyes, but her friends love her even more for them'.

As for the name, although :muffin: Pony is her canon name, it's not a very pretty name. It's not offensive, but it's not flowery and girly, so I don't think it's likely Hasbro would go with it, other than in a second Fan Favourite pack, which is what I'm hoping for.
I'd be happy with Ditzy Doo, despite Ditzy being a completely different pony in the canon.
They could release her as a "bonus" pony with a playset, then they could sidestep the naming thing.  They never named that pink unicorn who came as a bonus with Rarity's Carousel Boutique.
This is a very good idea.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Eternia on November 26, 2012, 08:09:53 AM
I am 100% against this and would be furious if they did release her widely. :(
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 26, 2012, 08:51:45 AM
I am 100% against this and would be furious if they did release her widely. :(
Why? It would make more people happy. :/
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 26, 2012, 10:22:44 AM
I am 100% against this and would be furious if they did release her widely. :(
Why? It would make more people happy. :/

Many collectors feel that Limited Edition should mean just that.  G4 Bubblecup was originally advertised as an exclusive to the convention.  Some people booked international flights to attend the SDCC in order to obtain the pony as part of their ticket package.  They waited in line for hours and were told, "We ran out of ponies."  Therefore it would be quite distasteful if Hasbro re-released this pony after advertising it as an exclusive product.  We know there will always be people who buy tickets to scalp the exclusive toys, but making the product mass-marketed and available to everyone after creating a "frenzy" about her would only hurt the sales of any future toys they would claim as "exclusive".
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 26, 2012, 11:17:41 AM
I will never be able to afford the SDCC :muffin: Pony, so I would love to see her re-released at all because I love her and absolutely need her in my collection. Regular size, blind bag and fashion size, I'll buy them all!

I would be very put off if she didn't have her trademark eyes, though. I do not see why having odd eyes on the toy would be a problem, except with parents thinking it's an error which is easily fixed by having clear artwork on the box. There's really nothing wrong with teaching children that some people (or ponies) look different, and that difference is what makes them special. Her tagline on the back of the box could be something along the lines of ':muffin: Pony Hooves has special eyes' or 'magic eyes' or whatnot. Or if they want to get really deep: ':muffin: Pony Hooves is sometimes teased for her different eyes, but her friends love her even more for them'.
As for the name, although :muffin: Pony is her canon name, it's not a very pretty name. It's not offensive, but it's not flowery and girly, so I don't think it's likely Hasbro would go with it, other than in a second Fan Favourite pack, which is what I'm hoping for.
I'd be happy with Ditzy Doo, despite Ditzy being a completely different pony in the canon.
I love you. Finally someone who understands. I love your suggestions, BTW. :D

Anyway, I don't think it not being *shudder* "flowery and girly" is a problem. There are lots of ponies without names like that. Heck, Applejack isn't. Honeybuzz isn't. Not to mention the blind bags.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Galactica on November 26, 2012, 11:39:16 AM
The Chinese sellers use old photos all the time -  the one with White Celestia pops up a lot too-  the sellers are just selling other ponies that also appear in the photo they used...

That said, if that seller did somehow get some :muffin: Pony ponies, I am sure it does not signify another release-  more likely they would be leftovers/misprints/test shots or rejects. 
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 26, 2012, 11:48:19 AM
The Chinese sellers use old photos all the time -  the one with White Celestia pops up a lot too-  the sellers are just selling other ponies that also appear in the photo they used...

That said, if that seller did somehow get some :muffin: Pony ponies, I am sure it does not signify another release-  more likely they would be leftovers/misprints/test shots or rejects.
Sigh, whatever did happen to those pretty white Celestias? How long was the gap between the :muffin: Ponies being leaked and released?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Malicieuse on November 26, 2012, 11:50:33 AM
I will never be able to afford the SDCC :muffin: Pony, so I would love to see her re-released at all because I love her and absolutely need her in my collection. Regular size, blind bag and fashion size, I'll buy them all!

I would be very put off if she didn't have her trademark eyes, though. I do not see why having odd eyes on the toy would be a problem, except with parents thinking it's an error which is easily fixed by having clear artwork on the box. There's really nothing wrong with teaching children that some people (or ponies) look different, and that difference is what makes them special. Her tagline on the back of the box could be something along the lines of ':muffin: Pony Hooves has special eyes' or 'magic eyes' or whatnot. Or if they want to get really deep: ':muffin: Pony Hooves is sometimes teased for her different eyes, but her friends love her even more for them'.
As for the name, although :muffin: Pony is her canon name, it's not a very pretty name. It's not offensive, but it's not flowery and girly, so I don't think it's likely Hasbro would go with it, other than in a second Fan Favourite pack, which is what I'm hoping for.
I'd be happy with Ditzy Doo, despite Ditzy being a completely different pony in the canon.
I love you. Finally someone who understands. I love your suggestions, BTW. :D

Anyway, I don't think it not being *shudder* "flowery and girly" is a problem. There are lots of ponies without names like that. Heck, Applejack isn't. Honeybuzz isn't. Not to mention the blind bags.


Even when you go by the "Trey Parker and Matt Stone" definition of Derp, her name is still the equivalent of "Screw Up", "wierd face" or "Lame Joke". I have a hard time understanding why people are so attached to that name.
It's a pretty mean name to give to a character you "love".

Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Jypsy on November 26, 2012, 12:02:53 PM
I am 100% against this and would be furious if they did release her widely. :(
Why? It would make more people happy. :/

Many collectors feel that Limited Edition should mean just that.  G4 Bubblecup was originally advertised as an exclusive to the convention.  Some people booked international flights to attend the SDCC in order to obtain the pony as part of their ticket package.  They waited in line for hours and were told, "We ran out of ponies."  Therefore it would be quite distasteful if Hasbro re-released this pony after advertising it as an exclusive product.  We know there will always be people who buy tickets to scalp the exclusive toys, but making the product mass-marketed and available to everyone after creating a "frenzy" about her would only hurt the sales of any future toys they would claim as "exclusive".

There are many ways to create new mass-market editions and keep the collectors reasonably happy.
The most obvious one is make her into the smaller Playful Ponies size and not re-release her as a brushable.

Other ways are to have her in a different pose, different facial expression, switching the CM to the other side or some other minor variant to differentiate the exclusive from the mass-market version.

Even the hardcore fans that traveled specifically to get her (which seems silly to me since she is cheaper on ebay than a plane ticket would have been, let alone a round-trip ticket from another country.) have to understand that hasbro is in the business of making money, and if they feel enough people will buy ditzy to warrant a new run they will do it.

It is like the DJ Pon-3 or any other in the fan favorite set. If they re-release any of them people will get bent out of shape, but they are different than standard releases in a few ways...
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Dragonflitter on November 26, 2012, 01:12:59 PM
I am 100% against this and would be furious if they did release her widely. :(

:like:

I agree wholeheartedly!!

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Therefore it would be quite distasteful if Hasbro re-released this pony after advertising it as an exclusive product.  We know there will always be people who buy tickets to scalp the exclusive toys, but making the product mass-marketed and available to everyone after creating a "frenzy" about her would only hurt the sales of any future toys they would claim as "exclusive".

Specifically, this. Hasbro would seriously jeopardize their legitimacy if they got into the habit of making exclusives available as a regular product. If collectors started to suspect that they could just get exclusive toys by waiting a few months for them to show up in stores after the events were over, the backlash that Hasbro would suffer from the companies that run the conventions would be great indeed. The conventions are well aware that many people go to their event specifically to get the exclusive products. Not just from Hasbro, but from everyone who offers exclusives at these events. If Hasbro started having their con-exclusive toys available for retail it would take away sales from the convention.

That being said, it would be perfectly acceptable for Hasbro to release this character as a brushable, in a playset, or as a blind bag. It's the toy itself that is exclusive, not the character.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Malicieuse on November 26, 2012, 01:25:00 PM
I am 100% against this and would be furious if they did release her widely. :(
Why? It would make more people happy. :/

Many collectors feel that Limited Edition should mean just that.  G4 Bubblecup was originally advertised as an exclusive to the convention.  Some people booked international flights to attend the SDCC in order to obtain the pony as part of their ticket package.  They waited in line for hours and were told, "We ran out of ponies."  Therefore it would be quite distasteful if Hasbro re-released this pony after advertising it as an exclusive product.  We know there will always be people who buy tickets to scalp the exclusive toys, but making the product mass-marketed and available to everyone after creating a "frenzy" about her would only hurt the sales of any future toys they would claim as "exclusive".

There are many ways to create new mass-market editions and keep the collectors reasonably happy.
The most obvious one is make her into the smaller Playful Ponies size and not re-release her as a brushable.

Other ways are to have her in a different pose, different facial expression, switching the CM to the other side or some other minor variant to differentiate the exclusive from the mass-market version.

Even the hardcore fans that traveled specifically to get her (which seems silly to me since she is cheaper on ebay than a plane ticket would have been, let alone a round-trip ticket from another country.) have to understand that hasbro is in the business of making money, and if they feel enough people will buy ditzy to warrant a new run they will do it.

It is like the DJ Pon-3 or any other in the fan favorite set. If they re-release any of them people will get bent out of shape, but they are different than standard releases in a few ways...


I'm pretty sure she was talking about the Comic-con/Fair exclusive. Not about the character in general.
After all, she was also released by Funko.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: octocorn on November 26, 2012, 01:29:12 PM
Hot topic just gave away one :muffin: Pony per store, I wonder if they manufactured more, or held a buttload back from SDCC and ponycon for them?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: hathorcat on November 26, 2012, 01:47:32 PM
Hot topic just gave away one :muffin: Pony per store, I wonder if they manufactured more, or held a buttload back from SDCC and ponycon for them?

Was it really 1 per store? Hot Topic have over 600 stores in the US - thats a lot of ponies!!!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 26, 2012, 01:56:51 PM
Maybe Hasbro made extra Bubblecups for Hot Topic.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: okiegurl1981 on November 26, 2012, 02:04:38 PM
It wasn't one per store.  They had a giveaway on their facebook page and gave away one per day for a week.  Unless there was a giveaway I missed.   :satisfied:
 

Post Merge: November 26, 2012, 02:05:55 PM

I am 100% against this and would be furious if they did release her widely. :(
Why? It would make more people happy. :/

Many collectors feel that Limited Edition should mean just that.  G4 Bubblecup was originally advertised as an exclusive to the convention.  Some people booked international flights to attend the SDCC in order to obtain the pony as part of their ticket package.  They waited in line for hours and were told, "We ran out of ponies."  Therefore it would be quite distasteful if Hasbro re-released this pony after advertising it as an exclusive product.  We know there will always be people who buy tickets to scalp the exclusive toys, but making the product mass-marketed and available to everyone after creating a "frenzy" about her would only hurt the sales of any future toys they would claim as "exclusive".

^agreeing with LBS 100%
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: hathorcat on November 26, 2012, 02:13:27 PM
That sounds more reasonable - 7 in total would be a number they could come across easily enough.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: octocorn on November 26, 2012, 02:30:46 PM
It wasn't one per store.  They had a giveaway on their facebook page and gave away one per day for a week.  Unless there was a giveaway I missed.   :satisfied:

Nope, they did that too, but each store had one to give away.  I know at least two users here won from their local stores.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Archer on November 26, 2012, 03:12:43 PM
I sort of hope they do have more :muffin: Pony's for sale :) My army could always do with having more added to it lol :) But i would like some small difference to mark her out from the ones i currently have ^_^
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 26, 2012, 03:23:58 PM
I sort of hope they do have more :muffin: Pony's for sale :) My army could always do with having more added to it lol :) But i would like some small difference to mark her out from the ones i currently have ^_^
Army?
Of :muffin: Ponies?!
Why do you people make me so jelly and sad..
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Archer on November 26, 2012, 03:28:13 PM
I sort of hope they do have more :muffin: Pony's for sale :) My army could always do with having more added to it lol :) But i would like some small difference to mark her out from the ones i currently have ^_^
Army?
Of :muffin: Ponies?!
Why do you people make me so jelly and sad..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/manga_mayhem/:muffin: Ponies.jpg

She's my fave pony from any gen lol :) I've always wanted a pony army too ^_^
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: JazzMatazz on November 26, 2012, 03:31:31 PM
I hope they release a smaller brushable of her but I agree that it isn't in good light to just make more of an exclusive. Remember Love Wishes? Wasn't she a mail order til they made a ton more of her for birthday party sets? I remember a few collectors being upset over it, being as it lowered her value a ton.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 26, 2012, 03:39:02 PM
I sort of hope they do have more :muffin: Pony's for sale :) My army could always do with having more added to it lol :) But i would like some small difference to mark her out from the ones i currently have ^_^
Army?
Of :muffin: Ponies?!
Why do you people make me so jelly and sad..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/manga_mayhem/:muffin: Ponies.jpg

She's my fave pony from any gen lol :) I've always wanted a pony army too ^_^
Oh.. At least you only have 2...
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 26, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
 
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Other ways are to have her in a different pose, different facial expression, switching the CM to the other side or some other minor variant to differentiate the exclusive from the mass-market version.
Maybe give her a scrunchy face, like in the first shot ever of her derped!

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/manga_mayhem/:muffin: Ponies.jpg

She's my fave pony from any gen lol :) I've always wanted a pony army too ^_^
OH GOSH YOU HAVE THAT DINKY I SAW ON DA!!!
I love :muffin: Pony so much, as well. All time best pony. XD
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: okiegurl1981 on November 26, 2012, 03:48:18 PM
I sort of hope they do have more :muffin: Pony's for sale :) My army could always do with having more added to it lol :) But i would like some small difference to mark her out from the ones i currently have ^_^

Army?
Of :muffin: Ponies?!
Why do you people make me so jelly and sad..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/manga_mayhem/:muffin: Ponies.jpg

She's my fave pony from any gen lol :) I've always wanted a pony army too ^_^

Is that a golden :muffin: Pony?! :lol: Love it!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: majikarte on November 26, 2012, 03:58:38 PM
I would be happy for any kind of brushable release of this character, any name, any size, eyes crossed or not, just as long as it was a release where everyone who wanted her was able to get her, without having to pay ridiculously inflated prices.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 26, 2012, 04:00:45 PM
I would be happy for any kind of brushable release of this character, any name, any size, eyes crossed or not, just as long as it was a release where everyone who wanted her was able to get her, without having to pay ridiculously inflated prices.
I would pay a little bit more for them to give her no name and :muffin: Pony eyes.
Which no name would probably make her a special.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Azteca on November 26, 2012, 05:34:27 PM
I hope they do re-release her again  :huh:
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 26, 2012, 06:29:04 PM
I hope they do re-release her again  :huh:
I do as well. She needs way more merchandise of her. heck, even Lyra has started to appear with the Mane Six.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: DreamLight on November 26, 2012, 11:27:03 PM
Isn't the SDCC :muffin: Pony a weird size. So if Hasbro did release another :muffin: Pony doll she would be either FS or brushie so that would still make the comic con one special right?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Quill on November 26, 2012, 11:33:03 PM
Isn't the SDCC :muffin: Pony a weird size. So if Hasbro did release another :muffin: Pony doll she would be either FS or brushie so that would still make the comic con one special right?j
No, she is Fashion Style sized.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: zannid on November 26, 2012, 11:54:15 PM
I'd love a Bubblecup but I agree that there should be some sort of variation between the SDCC version and a general release.

I have problems with the way exclusives are handle with Comic Con (it fails to bring more money to the company, causes price inflation, scalpers, scalpers buying out the stock and then turning around and selling items for 4x as much AT THE SAME CONVENTION).

I think the original idea behind con exclusives is good and it can work well with conventions mainly based around, well, comics. Since SDCC has branched out into less scifi and more pop culture and thus spiked in popularity, I wish they would change some of the practices.

One good thing would be to have a SDCC exclusive or variant with something special in the package then have a general release version available at a later date. That's often what they do with some comics and figures at conventions, but toy companies seem different.

Of course, this doesn't fix the issue with people who paid for Bubblecup on ebay if they do another release of her, but it's certainly food for thought about better ways for companies to handle exclusives and whether or not we as a fandom consider it acceptable.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Chance on November 27, 2012, 12:53:26 AM
I'd love a regular size version to go with my SDCC Ditzy!... :muffin: Pony!... Bubblecup!... maybe I'll just call her "Grey Mare Extraordinaire".

I also feel that if they wanted to re-release a Fashion Style Grey Mare Extraordinaire then it should be different from the SDCC one, just for the sake of fairness. An exclusive toy should actually be exclusive.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/manga_mayhem/:muffin: Ponies.jpg

She's my fave pony from any gen lol :) I've always wanted a pony army too ^_^

Your army is so cute!! I love how you have the prototype version and the final version of the SDCC exclusive. ^-^
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 27, 2012, 08:17:41 AM
:muffin: Pony.

Somehow she needs to be re-released.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Galactica on November 27, 2012, 08:40:02 AM

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/manga_mayhem/:muffin: Ponies.jpg

She's my fave pony from any gen lol :) I've always wanted a pony army too ^_^

Wow- are those all yours?  I wish I had nabbed one of those early models off Taobao- LUCKY!!!!
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 27, 2012, 08:45:21 AM
I'd love a regular size version to go with my SDCC Ditzy!... :muffin: Pony!... Bubblecup!... maybe I'll just call her "Grey Mare Extraordinaire".

I also feel that if they wanted to re-release a Fashion Style Grey Mare Extraordinaire then it should be different from the SDCC one, just for the sake of fairness. An exclusive toy should actually be exclusive.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/manga_mayhem/:muffin: Ponies.jpg

She's my fave pony from any gen lol :) I've always wanted a pony army too ^_^

Your army is so cute!! I love how you have the prototype version and the final version of the SDCC exclusive. ^-^
Thing is -how- would they make another FS of her any different from the SDCC one, without making fans have a high strung cow about the pony?? There really isn't much you could do to make her different without a fuss and saying adding accessories would make her different, it won't...
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Salli on November 27, 2012, 09:00:47 AM
Dear Hasbro,

Two words:

Brushable. :muffin: Pony.

Sincerely,
Salli
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 27, 2012, 09:09:15 AM
Dear Hasbro,

Two words:

Brushable. :muffin: Pony.

Sincerely,
Salli

Add me to that letter! XD
I hope to get brushables for all the fan favorites. Bonbon, Doctor W/Hooves, Octavia, Carrot Top, Berry Punch, and Colgate/Minuette, besides :muffin: Pony Hooves, that is ;)
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on November 27, 2012, 09:53:00 AM
well nobodys having a cow over the fact that  funko released one  did they?i wouldnt mind geting a smaller one to put withthe otehr ponys. i mena  its a possiblty they might re releaes her.. i mean they did relase some gs into blind bag figures
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 27, 2012, 10:28:14 AM
well nobodys having a cow over the fact that  funko released one  did they?i wouldnt mind geting a smaller one to put withthe otehr ponys. i mena  its a possiblty they might re releaes her.. i mean they did relase some gs into blind bag figures
I wouldn't mind the brushable being release but not another FS. And Probably the only reason why no one had a realy cow about the funko one is likely due to it looking like Ditzy, I was saying they might have a cow if they change some part of her look (other than glitter) to make her different from the SDCC pony
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 27, 2012, 10:33:10 AM
well nobodys having a cow over the fact that  funko released one  did they?i wouldnt mind geting a smaller one to put withthe otehr ponys. i mena  its a possiblty they might re releaes her.. i mean they did relase some gs into blind bag figures
I want Raindrops as a blind bag, as well. I bet we'll get out much needed :muffin: Pony, soon.

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I wouldn't mind the brushable being release but not another FS. And Probably the only reason [/n]why no one had a realy cow about the funko one is likely due to it looking like Ditzy, I was saying they might have a cow if they change some part of her look (other than glitter) to make her different from the SDCC pony
Wait, what the heck do you mean here? Due to :muffin: Pony looking like Ditzy?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on November 27, 2012, 10:41:30 AM
i think its becuase her eyes are still crosed in teh funko figure?  i dunno i havent seen  it in person only online.   but if they relreased it into a brushable small one then that wont tak away from the  price of the FS
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 27, 2012, 11:07:38 AM
i think its becuase her eyes are still crosed in teh funko figure?  i dunno i havent seen  it in person only online.   but if they relreased it into a brushable small one then that wont tak away from the  price of the FS
Yeah, her eyes are crossed, if they weren't, she would be Ditzy.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 27, 2012, 11:20:05 AM
Wait, what the heck do you mean here? Due to :muffin: Pony looking like Ditzy?
Ditzy is :muffin: Pony to me because I refuse to call her :muffin: Pony :)
To each their own name for her, right :)?
Anyway... this is kind of off topic so how to get it -back- on topic?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 27, 2012, 11:58:37 AM
Wait, what the heck do you mean here? Due to :muffin: Pony looking like Ditzy?
Ditzy is :muffin: Pony to me because I refuse to call her :muffin: Pony :)
To each their own name for her, right :)?
Anyway... this is kind of off topic so how to get it -back- on topic?
yeah, that's perfectly fine, just got confused there for a sec! XD
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Archer on November 27, 2012, 12:42:07 PM
I'd love for them to do a regular brushable sized one :) That way everyone could own a :muffin: Pony while still keeping the SDCC one 'special'. I deffo think they need to do something. She's such a popular character that they really could be making some money from her rather than resellers getting it all on ebay. I also think there should be a bling bag version too :)

And whoever asked about the Funko one, she does indeed have crossed eyes :)
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 27, 2012, 01:59:45 PM
I also think there should be a bling bag version too :)
I'm surprised they haven't made a BB version of her yet
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 27, 2012, 02:37:31 PM
There's the name issue. They can't use ":muffin: Pony" because a lot of people are offended by it, and they can't use another name because bronies would throw a huge tantrum.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Starly on November 27, 2012, 03:34:52 PM
They COULD release a brushable of her in a playset like they did with Sweetie Swirl and not name her and just call her 'bonus pony!" They could technically do anypony like that and not name them.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Pinecone on November 27, 2012, 04:02:46 PM
I don't think they make that with smaller ponies, though. Except the "Wonderbolts Pony" that came with the Cloudsdale set. I guess they could always make something like that and call her a pegasus pony. Maybe Fluttershy's pegasus pals or something. I dunno, they never made a fluttershy one
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 27, 2012, 04:53:29 PM
They should call her Yhsrettulf and her blind bag blurb should be "YHSRETTULF is Fluttershy's EVIL TWIN."

Possibly a tiny goatee, too?
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on November 27, 2012, 05:18:07 PM
couldnt they just go for bubbles?  imean  i know  they were just calling her "grey pegasus'  online adn stuff.. lol
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: banditpony on November 27, 2012, 05:34:04 PM
I am cool with her going with no name. We all wanna call her something different.

but no, no SDCC re-release. Other forms, sure. But not that specific release.

At any rate @__@; I want a blind bag :muffin: Pony with a translucent body~ (since those are the ones I collect)
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: TrixieStix on November 27, 2012, 06:00:52 PM
I think a FS Bubbliloodee would not be ok since they released the "exclusive" version. If they made more it wouldn't be exclusive and as said previously, future exclusives would be tarnished not knowing if they would just rerun the toy later down the line.

Even if it would be nice for everyone being able to get another chance at owning one.  :cry:

I do think the playful pony brushable size would be adorable if they can get around not naming her. It would cause a problem with whatever name was given as has been seen.

I also agree that it should be included in a bonus pack precisely for this reason! That's a great way around it. She will come with a bakery set that includes Mr. and Mrs Cake. My shameless plug for new ponies!!

  Or another type of toy that isn't a Fashion Style. :) 
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Heliodor on November 27, 2012, 06:02:43 PM
I don't think they make that with smaller ponies, though. Except the "Wonderbolts Pony" that came with the Cloudsdale set. I guess they could always make something like that and call her a pegasus pony. Maybe Fluttershy's pegasus pals or something. I dunno, they never made a fluttershy one

Actually this is a really good idea. It could be like '[One of the mane six] and their new pony friend!' or something?? Wait scratch that lol we don't want anymore of the mane six... :lol:

Post Merge: November 27, 2012, 06:31:16 PM

Anyway, I don't think it not being *shudder* "flowery and girly" is a problem. There are lots of ponies without names like that. Heck, Applejack isn't. Honeybuzz isn't. Not to mention the blind bags.

I think besides the potential for the name to be offensive, the fanon name just doesn't sound like a pony name. It really doesn't have anything to do with her talent etc., which is a reason why I have no idea why it caught on really. In all of pony canon, ponies should have names that have some relation to their cutie mark or talent. Her name should have some relation to her cutie mark, which is where all the Bubble-something names come from.

Actually, while I was surfing the internet awhile ago I ended up on FiM wiki and was just clicking around. I got to the "Cutie Pox" page and I saw an image from one of Twilight's books that shows various ponies doing things because of cutie marks they had inflicted on them.

I saw this pony:

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and then I was like OMFGSKJSADKJKLAS; WHAT IF BUBBLES IS A FRIGGIN' SCUBA DIVER OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER  XD

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^ yeah obviously I made this silly thing to illustrate XD
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 27, 2012, 06:43:05 PM
There's the name issue. They can't use ":muffin: Pony" because a lot of people are offended by it, and they can't use another name because bronies would throw a huge tantrum.
Now now, let's not.  :lookround:
They should call her Yhsrettulf and her blind bag blurb should be "YHSRETTULF is Fluttershy's EVIL TWIN."

Possibly a tiny goatee, too?
OMG I SUPPORT THIS! SEND TO HASBRO!!! XD
for real
couldnt they just go for bubbles?  imean  i know  they were just calling her "grey pegasus'  online adn stuff.. lol
I dunno, Bubbles is pretty uncreative. It's like looking at Pinkie Pie and naming her "Balloons"
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Chance on November 27, 2012, 06:47:49 PM
I also like the idea of including her in a bonus pack with no name. We all have such different ideas on what her name should be that they really couldn't give her ANY name without someone being sad. Most likely why Funko just put a picture of her face on the box! :lol:
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 27, 2012, 06:49:44 PM
I also like the idea of including her in a bonus pack with no name. We all have such different ideas on what her name should be that they really couldn't give her ANY name without someone being sad. Most likely why Funko just put a picture of her face on the box! :lol:
I think this is the safest idea. Better for Hasbro to keep it neutral than get anyone rustled up at all. I already think poor :muffin: Pony has been affected in season 3.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Clementine on November 28, 2012, 04:33:58 AM
Haha, new headcannon, Bubblecup is now a world class scuba diver :D

Now I'm just itching to draw a picture! That was great spotting Heliodor :D
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 28, 2012, 06:20:44 AM
They should call her Yhsrettulf and her blind bag blurb should be "YHSRETTULF is Fluttershy's EVIL TWIN."

Possibly a tiny goatee, too?
OMG I SUPPORT THIS! SEND TO HASBRO!!! XD
for real

They should make her the only blind bag pony with show-accurate Fluttershy style hair, too . . .

Seriously though, put her in a three-pack with a little removable cap and mailbag and call her "Ponyville Postal Pony" or "Ponyville Express Pony".

The other two ponies in the assortment could be, I dunno, Braeburn and Applejack?  I'm sure they exchange letters.  And experience tells me they won't do a three-pack without a member of the Mane 6 in it.
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: Archer on November 28, 2012, 12:16:51 PM
A blind bag :muffin: Pony with mail accessories would be so awesome :D I'd actually buy like half a dozen....they could be my army within the army lol
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 28, 2012, 02:19:47 PM
A blind bag :muffin: Pony with mail accessories would be so awesome :D I'd actually buy like half a dozen....they could be my army within the army lol

Ok, they NEED to make :muffin: Pony in a mail set. Now that official merch is recognizing her position as a mailmare, it's possible!  :lol:
Title: Re: Bubblecup/Ditzy Doo/SDCC Pony Re-release?
Post by: butterflybuttons on November 28, 2012, 02:45:45 PM
Seriously, this is not the place for this never ending talk about what name this pony should be. And certainly not the place for the us vs them debate.
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