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I managed to get my hands on the Shining Adventures Collection G5 set today and since I haven't seen anyone else get it yet (if you have let me know I'm curious haha) I wanted to post a huge thread of pics so everyone can see! Lets begin!!

The Packaging

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I've heard that Hasbro is trying to use less plastic for their packaging which you can definitely see that here!

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I think its interesting to note that the box makes it a point to imply that
Deputy Sprout is not part of the Mane 5, so if we're getting a 6th member, its not him!


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Super cute group shot on the back!

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Warning to anyone getting this set, Hasbro used an ungodly amount of tape and twist ties haha

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Sunny Starscout

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I really love her braid and little front lock! They even gave her the correct color hair tie!

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Izzy Moonbow

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I feel like her hair is the least accurate of this set though you could probably style it to look more accurate if you wish!
I do really like her horn, they are very prominent this gen.


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Zipp Storm
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I know a lot of people don't really like Zipp because her funny face and hair but she's one of my favs in this set!
Her hair is gelled together so brushing would be impossible unless you wash it out (which I won't be doing personally!)
I really love her wings both in color and shape. I'm impressed Hasbro didn't cheap out like they did with Sunny and Hitch's markings


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Pipp Petals
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I really love her wing shape! Her little side lock got a little messy but I should be able to style it back into place

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Hitch Trailblazer
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It is disappointing that Hasbro keeps giving us boy ponies with molded manes. The big brother ponies were so lovely!
Bring back the brushable boys Hasbro! No more troll hair or mohawks, give us boys with long manes!


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Deputy Sprout
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My least favorite pony in the set haha, yeah just not really into him!
His mold is the same as Hitch but he does have a different expression which I do like!
I might change my mind when the movie comes out but he just seems kinda,, annoying?


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Extra pics!
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The boys are a little taller than the girls! The girls are 6½ inches and the boys are 7 inches

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The ponies have a very good range of motion for their head! I'm pretty sure they have a ball joint

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In conclusion!

I really like this set though I am disappointed knowing these won't be the size of the average G5 brushable. I really like the hair quality, it feels pretty soft though I don't know how well it'll handle styling or how it'll hold up over time. I really like their little horse ears and their fluffy fetlocks! I know there are a lot of mixed opinions on G5 right now but I'm hopeful this gen will be fun! At the very least I'll like it better than the Pony Life reboot haha  :happy:
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Re: G5 "Shining Adventures Collection" Review! (Very Pic Heavy!!)
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2021, 05:50:13 PM »
I’m starting to like g5 toys more than I thought. I think it’s just the photos that that made them look so weird to me. But they look pretty cute and unique.

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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2021, 06:00:36 PM »
Thanks for the detailed photo review!  I really like how Zipp looks in this set.

Can you tell us about the type of plastic used?  Maybe like...in comparison to the other generations?  In photos they look like they are made of a harder plastic then other ponies but it might just be something about their finish.  How flexible are the wings, will they bend under pressure or snap off?
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Re: G5 "Shining Adventures Collection" Review! (Very Pic Heavy!!)
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2021, 07:38:58 PM »
These are great thanks for the photos. I might have to pick up the set, can we possibly get some photos from the side views to see the muzzles? Just wish the boys had real manes.
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Re: G5 "Shining Adventures Collection" Review! (Very Pic Heavy!!)
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2021, 03:14:32 AM »
Oh my goodness thank you SO much for sharing this! It's so exciting to see brand new releases up close. This is probably my favorite G5 toy release so far.

I know it's a lot to ask after you shared so many pics but XD I would like to see side views too, should you get around to it. Are you going to style Izzy's hair or leave it as is?
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« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2021, 05:29:47 AM »
Aaah great job on the post, and thank you so much for sharing! :D I love them, I'm so excited for them to hit the shelves here!
I really like how they've done Zipp's hairdo. I hope the gel doesn't just wear off on display x)
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Re: G5 "Shining Adventures Collection" Review! (Very Pic Heavy!!)
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2021, 07:51:42 AM »
I have a weirdly specific question  :lol: So I have the single release Izzy styling size and I noted her body is a fairly hard plastic but the head is softer and offers some give for the sake of rooting. Do the molded mane ponies in this set still offer some give in their heads? I wanna know if there's any chance of them being able to have their plastic molded hair popped out and replaced with rooting. I don't plan to do so now but maybe later on..
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Re: G5 "Shining Adventures Collection" Review! (Very Pic Heavy!!)
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2021, 09:25:52 AM »
Thanks so much for the pictures! Zipp looks excellent especially, it's nice to see her hair styled so much.
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« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2021, 09:57:22 AM »
Ahh thank you so much for the review! I love Zipp and Pipp so much lol.

Do you happen to have a photo of the barcode, so that I can use it to check the stock at my local Target stores?

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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2021, 11:04:44 AM »
Sunny looks so darling with that little forelock! I like the way Zipp's mane is styled as well, how bizarre that they couldn't do the same with the boys.

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Re: G5 \"Shining Adventures Collection\" Review! (Very Pic Heavy!!)
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2021, 12:44:07 PM »
Thanks for the detailed photo review!  I really like how Zipp looks in this set.

Can you tell us about the type of plastic used?  Maybe like...in comparison to the other generations?  In photos they look like they are made of a harder plastic then other ponies but it might just be something about their finish.  How flexible are the wings, will they bend under pressure or snap off?

The plastic is a little hard but it has some give, it doesn't feel brittle at all and you can bend the wings quite a bit! I seriously doubt they'd snap off very easily. The body is very thick and heavy and I can't tell if its hollow inside or not

These are great thanks for the photos. I might have to pick up the set, can we possibly get some photos from the side views to see the muzzles? Just wish the boys had real manes.
Oh my goodness thank you SO much for sharing this! It's so exciting to see brand new releases up close. This is probably my favorite G5 toy release so far.

I know it's a lot to ask after you shared so many pics but XD I would like to see side views too, should you get around to it. Are you going to style Izzy's hair or leave it as is?

Snoot pics for both the boys and girls!

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As for Izzy's hair I'm not sure at this point if I'll style it, how ever I did notice it was rubber banded to her leg! I took it off and it looks nicer

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I have a weirdly specific question  :lol: So I have the single release Izzy styling size and I noted her body is a fairly hard plastic but the head is softer and offers some give for the sake of rooting. Do the molded mane ponies in this set still offer some give in their heads? I wanna know if there's any chance of them being able to have their plastic molded hair popped out and replaced with rooting. I don't plan to do so now but maybe later on..

I gave Hitch and Sprouts head a squish and it feels fairly similar in plastic! I think it would definitely be possible to take off his molded hair, what lies beneath though we'll have to see  :devious: I hope someone posts pics if they take him apart!

Ahh thank you so much for the review! I love Zipp and Pipp so much lol.

Do you happen to have a photo of the barcode, so that I can use it to check the stock at my local Target stores?

Here ya go! :>

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Sunny looks so darling with that little forelock! I like the way Zipp's mane is styled as well, how bizarre that they couldn't do the same with the boys.

I know right? Her hair looks super cute, they could totally do the same for the boys!!!


Also if anyone else has questions or photo requests, feel free to lmk!!! I'd love to help

Post Merge: August 01, 2021, 12:48:11 PM

Oh I should add MLPMerch found the listing for this set on Target's website

Here's the link!
https://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-a-new-generation-shining-adventures-collection/-/A-81969868#lnk=sametab

The high quality photos are great but still doesn't do this set justice imo haha
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« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2021, 01:45:34 PM »
Wow these look great! Thank you for the side profile shot, these looks much better they actually have a muzzle. Much better than the smaller brushable/molded size currently. Appears to be better hair quality and eye placement. I think I'm definitely going to pick up the set.
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« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2021, 04:54:58 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2021, 05:17:32 PM »
Great, thorough review. Actually looking forward to this set (though it will likely take a while before it hits the UK, again). I agree about the moulded manes on the males: disappointing.
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« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2021, 07:21:38 PM »
Thanks for answering my question!

I really like some of this set but I don't know if I want to pay for the whole thing...hmmm. 
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