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Title: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: MrPony on June 28, 2012, 11:16:46 PM
Taobao again:
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Notice how the picture on the back of the box makes Luna look blue :(
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: hyenacub on June 28, 2012, 11:18:37 PM
ARGH want blue Luna! lol
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: ShannonInPonyland on June 28, 2012, 11:18:52 PM
Definitely my favorite Luna toy so far. She looks gorgeous. Can't wait to get my hands on this when/if it hits shelves!!  ^.^
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: xeevee on June 28, 2012, 11:22:36 PM
so pretty.  I don't really want more of any of those ponies, but I think I might not be able to resist.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: teresat on June 28, 2012, 11:23:21 PM
Thanks for sharing!

Celestia is still pink!

I won't need to get this set. I got lucky and got Luna before her price shot up on the "other" auction site. :P


Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Shenanigans on June 28, 2012, 11:24:12 PM
Oooh, I really like this set! I wish Luna was blue like on the back though.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Mermaid on June 28, 2012, 11:34:33 PM
YES! Now I don't have to buy that wretched castle or the twilight sparkle/celestia set or buy Luna off ebay for my left arm or leg!

I am absolutely thrilled to the max right now!  Thank you so much for posting!

On a side note, I really REALLY like those yellow rose barrettes!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: xelli on June 28, 2012, 11:41:29 PM
Hasbro do you really want me to have 3 Cadences? XD
I've got the castle one but I'd still like to get the castle and now this set...
But the girls are lovely and they could have painted all of their 'hoof decoration' ;) not only Celestia's :)
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Visage on June 28, 2012, 11:51:10 PM
Nice set but Prince Armor should be included, too!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Scraleos on June 28, 2012, 11:55:14 PM
If someone is ordering off Taobao, could you pleasepleaseplease give me a PM?
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: StarlightGaze on June 28, 2012, 11:59:02 PM
Yes!! I knew that Luna and Cadance were going to be packaged together! And I figured that Celestia too. A triple princess pack. :) Another set I must have!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: LadyMoondancer on June 29, 2012, 12:15:28 AM
Somehow I thought this was going to be another pony reproduction thread . . .

Ahahahaaaa, Hasbro took the type of dress from the "Gala" Mane 6 set and repurposed them as SKIRTS for the pony royalty.

Wow, I can't wait to get Luna in that mold!  I wish she was dark blue, though.  It's more of a "night" color, IMO.

"PRINCESS CELESTIA and PRINCESS LUNA believe PRINCESS CADENCE will bring happiness to the CRYSTAL EMPIRE!"   Wh-what?
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: StarlightGaze on June 29, 2012, 12:26:01 AM
Ooh more backstory for Cadance. Can't wait for season 3 of FIM to see this Crystal Empire.

I don't mind the purple for Luna since I love the color so much. Any Luna released must join my collection!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: StarDragon on June 29, 2012, 12:39:08 AM
Pretty! I love the new mold, but kinda wish celestia was also one of them.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: TickledPink on June 29, 2012, 12:40:42 AM
Oh good lord I can't wait for that set D: D: D:
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Zargata on June 29, 2012, 12:45:40 AM
Ooo nice! Buying this set for sure!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: MANIMAL! on June 29, 2012, 12:58:38 AM

Celestia is still pink!



Hmmm... Celestia seems to be white on the back... ALMOST, HASBRO! WHY!?
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: BerryMouse on June 29, 2012, 01:03:39 AM
Put that on my wishlist as well grrrr
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: hathorcat on June 29, 2012, 01:36:07 AM
First off very happy that that Luna is getting some kind of store release as I really would love her...but really HB you going to make me buy another Cadence and Celestia lol...collectors everywhere are going to have Celestia armies. :P

I also was hoping that the Celestia in this pack was going to be the same mould as the other 2 and in white...now that would have been awesome! Nice find MrPony.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Water_Fire on June 29, 2012, 01:41:03 AM
I love the look of this set, I'm not crazy about Shining Armor so I'm glad I can buy a set with Cadence and not him, haha! Please pony gods, let this set hit the UK soon...
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Sonata on June 29, 2012, 02:25:17 AM
And so, I will have to save to buy them. Sigh.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: MikaylaIsSoCoolLike on June 29, 2012, 02:53:32 AM
Hasbro, STOP MAKING ME POOR.

i dont even have a job.
i mean, it's not like it matters since i pretty much only buy ponies.
yay for not being an adult~
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: reanna-mator on June 29, 2012, 05:09:36 AM
Mmm, as intriguing as the set is, I'm not sure if I'll be jumping to get it. It all depends on when it actually comes out, I guess.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: rayedelsol on June 29, 2012, 05:27:03 AM
Must add to my Cadance army :) And finally getting a Luna will be a great thing.... but Pink Celestia? And they look half naked when you put the skirts on them like that.... in the pictures on the back Cadance has her royal shoes [thingies], but in the actual doll she doesn't.... HASBRO.......
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: kissthethunder on June 29, 2012, 05:35:17 AM
Cadence is my favorite G4, I'm sooo buying up every version they make of her :D This set makes me squee!!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: josiekat on June 29, 2012, 05:58:15 AM
I really like this set. I will probably end up getting it.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: ScarletSeraph on June 29, 2012, 06:03:41 AM
They...they MADE A PRINCESS SET! -gasp- I am almost willing to forgive the Nightmare Moon unneeded box party right now. Except I do want Shining Armor, so I may end up with Cadence clones. ^^'

...I know! I'll name the extra one Chrysalis!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Dragonflitter on June 29, 2012, 06:17:53 AM
Hmm I like the FS dresses better, where the 'arms' go around the front chest of the toy, rather than around the waist behind the wings. Looks like they're going to fall off at any moment.

However yay for this adorable set!! And yay for an appropriate Luna! ^___^

(I seriously do not understand all the people complaining that Luna is supposed to be blue instead of purple. She looks completely purple to me on the show, especially compared to her sky blue hair. o_0 She was maybe a little bluish in the Halloween ep but that takes place at night so the coloring is different...)

Anyway, will be buying this set! I have managed to avoid ALL Celestia toys up until now, because I wasn't really thrilled with any of them (not a fan of molded hair nor her pink peptol look). And I already have a Cadence from ebay, but... YAY TEEN LUNA!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Flitter on June 29, 2012, 06:22:53 AM
 :biggrin: I am so happy these 3 are being released together like this!
Love this set  :heart:
Notice that Cadance's shoes are painted in the pic on the back of the box but not on the toy. Wow Hasbro's getting kinda bad about that (*cough* FS Celestia)

I don't even care that I will be growing Cadance and Celestia armies. They are different enough for me and that Luna is sooo pretty!  :inlove:
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Aienhime on June 29, 2012, 07:21:02 AM
Fantastic, I need this set. I can see a Cadance army in my herd soon, I need this and I need the castle, too!!!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: KtKat on June 29, 2012, 07:28:45 AM
Tempting, but I really don't like how the shoe thingies are part of the mold yet they don't paint them :(
I do like this size Luna though!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Eternia on June 29, 2012, 07:45:57 AM
re-releases...laaaaaame. :( come on hasbro, this really sucks that you are making me buy a pack with 2 re releases for one new pony :(
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: rtattles on June 29, 2012, 08:05:08 AM
OK, I almost feel bad buying the castle for Cadence. Good thing the castle itself is pretty and there's Prince Shining Armour, so not all's lost.

Don't mind another Celestia and definitely welcome Luna!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Rhini on June 29, 2012, 08:05:41 AM
All my waannnt! I knew there was a reason I haven't bought brushable Celestia yet! And this one is SPARKLEH!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: gabumon on June 29, 2012, 08:15:13 AM
Princess SISTERS!  How Sweet!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Gonzo on June 29, 2012, 08:20:41 AM
*looks at my non-sparkly Pinklestia* Guess I'll have to either get doubles or split the set with one of my sisters...

That is one nice-looking Luna. :)
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: saply on June 29, 2012, 08:42:39 AM
I can't wait for those yellow hair clips! The ponies look all right too, I guess. ;)
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on June 29, 2012, 08:44:49 AM
I'll get this set for Luna, since I have Celestia, and Cadance is being sold with the castle too.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: gabumon on June 29, 2012, 09:15:40 AM
wait,wait wait... am I the only one who thinks those "Dresses" look like they're fallin off their lil pony BUMS!?   
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Mapago on June 29, 2012, 09:32:13 AM
Wait, it's not an exclusive? Yay! Finally I'll (hope to) get brushable princess Celestia XD
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: GloriaFan on June 29, 2012, 11:32:46 AM
Which Celestia mold is this, anyway? The one from the molded hair set or the one that came with Twi and Spike?
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Bronley on June 29, 2012, 12:07:25 PM
Which Celestia mold is this, anyway? The one from the molded hair set or the one that came with Twi and Spike?
Looks like the one from the "Royal Castle Friends" set with Twilight and Spike, but with painted boots and a skirt. And probably glitter hair, but kinda hard to tell in the first picture. The promo art on the back shows glitter hair though (if that means much).
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Starly on June 29, 2012, 12:11:37 PM
Why would Celestia be made in the Cadence mold? It wouldn't make sense, her body shape is totally different. :|
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Dewprincess on June 29, 2012, 12:32:50 PM
Looks like I may have to get this set and replace my current Celestia with this one since she has the brushable hair :-)  Does this mean I'll have to end up with two Cadences though in order to get Shining Armor??
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: waterfire852 on June 29, 2012, 03:06:41 PM
Luna <3
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: hathorcat on June 29, 2012, 04:18:22 PM
Why would Celestia be made in the Cadence mold? It wouldn't make sense, her body shape is totally different. :|

Because I like my ponies to be consistent...and I like the idea of it! Thats all...no other reasoning unfortunately :)...to each their own I guess!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Rion on June 29, 2012, 06:04:53 PM
This is pretty awesome! I'm glad I can get a Cadance without having to buy the castle now, and Luna is gorgeous.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: banditpony on June 29, 2012, 06:09:36 PM
WHOO! XD Now I don't feel bad about customizing the second Luna I have.

I am in /love/ with this new mold, with the long legs. love love love.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: ShortyBoo on June 29, 2012, 07:11:55 PM
I need that set. I was going to buy the castle just for Cadence & Shining Armor, but it's a lot of money and if I get this set, I can just wait until someone has a Shining Armor they don't want. I'm not thrilled that Celestia is still pink (I thought they corrected that since Cadence is in the pink Unipeg role) but since I don't have a Celestia yet, I wouldn't mind having her. The real reason I want this set, though, is Luna. I need that Luna. I don't care if she's not blue like she's supposed to be, she's still pretty. I'll definitely paint both Luna's and Cadence's shoes, though. They look unfinished otherwise.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: will2Bfree on June 29, 2012, 07:33:55 PM

Celestia is still pink!



Hmmm... Celestia seems to be white on the back... ALMOST, HASBRO! WHY!?

As much as I like Luna, I won't be buying this set or any other that includes another pink Celestia. I can't afford to buy something the majority of which I don't even want. If she were white, though, I'd snap this set up asap.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on June 29, 2012, 07:57:35 PM
Whoa, there is some weird molded shoe stuff going on in this set.  They finally painted Celestia's shoes yellow for this set, which is great!  But Cadence and Luna don't get painted shoes.  But Cadence gets painted shoes on the backcard.  I'm confused.

It also looks like they're sliding their dresses off, which is kind of unsettling.  And yes, I do realize that ponies are normally naked, but still. XD

Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: StarlightGaze on June 29, 2012, 08:35:55 PM
I noticed Celestia doesn't have her neck clasp like the she does in the set with Twilight and Spike. I noticed they reused that G3 mermaid chest again too.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Gonzo on June 29, 2012, 09:25:56 PM
I noticed they reused that G3 mermaid chest again too.

I was wondering why there was a seashell on it...
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: agnusdei on June 29, 2012, 10:50:02 PM
Now this is exciting, thanks so much for sharing!  The princesses look so nice all packaged in a set together.  This is going to be an absolute must-have for me; I don't have any of these girls yet and I'm a sucker for glitter and... that Luna ahh <3 I guess that means I'll end up with Cadence doubles since I'm also planning on getting the wedding castle with her and Shining Armor, but that alicorn mold is just so dang pretty I'm okay with that.  :P
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: BrightIdea on June 29, 2012, 11:43:30 PM
Wowee!  I was really wondering what this set would look like and if it was worth it to buy any of the Princesses without the package.  I can't believe they just threw the tiny little dresses from the regular-sized ponies on them.  Their outfits do look silly, but I am just happy to see a brushable Luna that has a nice body, wings, and non angry/derp eyes.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: scarletjul on June 30, 2012, 12:08:56 AM
I'm torn!  I like the set; I really want Luna and Cadence ( and the Celestial is fine.).  And I didn't really want the castle.  But I want Shining Armor.  And I don't want two Cadences.  Decisicions, decisions.

Awesome set, though.  I'm majorly excited for this line to show up.  :)
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: xkelpiex on June 30, 2012, 08:31:58 AM
Augh, I only want Luna! Gonna hafta get smeone to sell me one once this comes out *sigh*
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: rayedelsol on June 30, 2012, 09:16:46 AM
Their outfits do look silly, but I am just happy to see a brushable Luna that has a nice body, wings, and non angry/derp eyes.

^ That is the reason I have been holding out on getting a Luna... But I love this one's eyes!

I'm torn!  I like the set; I really want Luna and Cadence ( and the Celestial is fine.).  And I didn't really want the castle.  But I want Shining Armor.  And I don't want two Cadences.  Decisicions, decisions.

I will take any Cadance off of your hands that you don't want [in the hypothetical future when you get more than you want :) ] I absolutely love that pony! I really don't think these two are the same molds, though. I think Castle-Cadance is larger than this one but I have nothing to back that up except for scale on this image and those from the toy fair.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: ShortyBoo on June 30, 2012, 08:21:47 PM
I'm torn!  I like the set; I really want Luna and Cadence ( and the Celestial is fine.).  And I didn't really want the castle.  But I want Shining Armor.  And I don't want two Cadences.  Decisicions, decisions.

I have the same problem. Only I also don't want the castle, so not only would I have an extra Cadence to find a new home for, I'd have the castle to get rid of as well. I may just wait until the castle goes on sale.
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: JazzMatazz on July 06, 2012, 09:23:47 AM
YES! Now I don't have to buy that wretched castle or the twilight sparkle/celestia set or buy Luna off ebay for my left arm or leg!

I am absolutely thrilled to the max right now!  Thank you so much for posting!

On a side note, I really REALLY like those yellow rose barrettes!

I second this! I really did not want to pay so much for just the princesses!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: majikarte on July 06, 2012, 10:17:40 AM
Oooh, I really like this set! Please, please show up in Canada?
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Roseprincess1 on July 06, 2012, 12:10:09 PM
ahhhhh!! when does this come out!! please please please drop me a link so i canorder it!!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Cadence on July 06, 2012, 12:17:39 PM
I just realized, "Cadence" is spelled "Cadance" on the box! XD
But in music terms, the correct spelling is "Cadence". Lol oh well. *hides username* :P
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: hathorcat on July 06, 2012, 04:42:56 PM
I just realized, "Cadence" is spelled "Cadance" on the box! XD
But in music terms, the correct spelling is "Cadence". Lol oh well. *hides username* :P

She seems to have her name split...its odd...Cadance in most boxed packaging...Cadence on the blind bags...weird HB consistency!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: Rika_of_Thunder on July 06, 2012, 04:47:24 PM
Aaaaaaa I want this set!!! ;A; This Luna looks so much cuter than the others that were released, and I like how they made Celestia a paler pink than she was in previous toys~!
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: InkyMilk on July 06, 2012, 04:57:59 PM
This Luna is so pretty! Too bad she's so tall, that coupled with the fact that I doubt she'll ever be sold apart from the other two means I'll probably have to pass on her. Sad day. At least I like her smaller form <3
Title: Re: New Crystal empire set Finally we know where that Luna came from.
Post by: BeatleDash on July 06, 2012, 06:00:33 PM
I want these lovelies! Mainly for Luna though, hehe.  :lol:
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