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Pony Talk => Pony Corral => Topic started by: Loa on July 28, 2020, 03:38:00 PM

Title: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Loa on July 28, 2020, 03:38:00 PM
Welcome to the Out Now & Coming Soon thread

This thread is a community collaborative effort – with us all spread so widely across the world hopefully we should together manage to keep it up to date with what, where and when items can be found. So please feel free to post here or pm with your information and images so they can be added.

Note that "Wave" indicates expected order of release and as new items are released or found, these Wave orders may change.
Countries of release are where items have to date been found that I am aware of - if you can add countries or remove countries to the list for certain items, again please let me know. 


Most recent locked thread: http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,296088.0.html
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: otocolobus_manul on July 28, 2020, 04:30:09 PM
Hey, new thread!

I found G4.5 Rainbow and Rarity at HEB of all places today. I was curious about their hair quality, and I am not disappointed! Rainbow's is super soft and silky (like Potion, AJ and Flutters), whereas Rarity's is slightly lower quality but still pretty good compared to recent years (like Twilight and Trixie). Seems like it was just Pinkie who got stiffed.

Unfortunately Rarity has a ton of factory dirt that won't come off - black and blue smudges mostly on her face. They're not too glaringly obvious, but I'd recommend checking the one you're buying in the store to make sure it's to your liking.

Also found two of the wave 2 baby seaponies at 5 Below, as well as this thing:
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 (https://ibb.co/6Dj7WqW)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 28, 2020, 04:54:11 PM
New thread, cool! Here's to another 8 years. ^^
I had noticed that the blind bag potion sets at Target are on clearance now, waves 1a and 1b.
Styling head Pinkie is cool! Too bad she doesn't have any accessories.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on July 28, 2020, 05:00:15 PM
Yay, new thread! :frolic:

I forget if I said this on the last thread or not, but I finally saw the G4.5s in person the other week. They're... hm.. Well, they look better in person than in photos, but I don't think I'll be getting one any time soon ;) Still haven't seen Potion Nova, though.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on July 28, 2020, 05:14:42 PM
SO many ways to style...the exact same pony as the last 10 years.

Hasbro, you're shaking up the wrong variable here.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 28, 2020, 05:31:01 PM
SO many ways to style...the exact same pony as the last 10 years.

Hasbro, you're shaking up the wrong variable here.


Hopefully they won't make the same mistake when they launch they actual 5th gen.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 29, 2020, 05:39:52 AM
SO many ways to style...the exact same pony as the last 10 years.

Hasbro, you're shaking up the wrong variable here.


Hopefully they won't make the same mistake when they launch they actual 5th gen.

I wouldn't hold my breath.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on July 31, 2020, 09:31:16 AM
I found a few new things at Target today. 

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 31, 2020, 10:40:45 AM
I sooo want those Cutie Mark Crew! I did notice that my Target seemed to be clearancing off a lot of toys for the upcoming shift.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on August 13, 2020, 01:24:54 PM
Argos's website has that terrifying Celestia.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 14, 2020, 08:57:25 AM
Argos's website has that terrifying Celestia.

Bummer. Has anyone gotten her together with a circle of all the other talking ponies and tried summoning something otherworldly yet?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 14, 2020, 09:15:24 AM
Real item you can purchase right now in your local grocery store:
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on August 14, 2020, 09:41:39 AM
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@LAW - one otherworldy thing right here by the looks :P

Pony ritual sacrifice??

On a more serious note, I really wish toy companies wouldn't superimpose real world flag details or stuff on toys that belong in a fantasy environment.

It's awkward enough when they're just on doll clothes. There's one or two MH dolls with huge union jacks on their outfits which is a bit...cringe.

But on ponies? Who live in ponyland/friendship gardens/equestria/ponyville?

Please no.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 14, 2020, 10:01:09 AM
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They missed it by a month.

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@LAW - one otherworldy thing right here by the looks :P

Pony ritual sacrifice??

On a more serious note, I really wish toy companies wouldn't superimpose real world flag details or stuff on toys that belong in a fantasy environment.

It's awkward enough when they're just on doll clothes. There's one or two MH dolls with huge union jacks on their outfits which is a bit...cringe.

But on ponies? Who live in ponyland/friendship gardens/equestria/ponyville?

Please no.

Actually a Flags of the World Set could be interesting. Lots of countries have some pretty unique designs.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on August 14, 2020, 10:49:49 AM
Argos's website has that terrifying Celestia.

Bummer. Has anyone gotten her together with a circle of all the other talking ponies and tried summoning something otherworldly yet?

:lmao: :rofl:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 14, 2020, 11:56:23 AM
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Is this one of those character juice bottle caps?

Ponyfan
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 14, 2020, 12:20:06 PM
Is this one of those character juice bottle caps?

Ponyfan
Yep! She was a Series 6 Three-Pack. I was training cashiers and saw it while gathering stuff to practice scanning. The package I saw came with a normal RD and Fluttershy topper. There's a chance to get a silver Pinkie Pie as well. I spent about an hour trying to get my trainees to see what it was...and then I squished the box a bit so I could check the ear color through the hole in the top.
I'm really curious to see if they'll make other tops like this. Certainly wasn't expecting it!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on August 14, 2020, 02:39:09 PM
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Make America 20% cooler again.

Honest question, do Americans usually give kids flag themed gifts on 4th of July? And why not use Twilight, she already has stars on her butt. Or was RD chosen because she is technically airforce and is therefore more patriotic than pagan monarch Twilight? :lol:
I just want to understand your culture.

Lol
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 14, 2020, 02:54:27 PM
Honest question, do Americans usually give kids flag themed gifts on 4th of July? And why not use Twilight, she already has stars on her butt. Or was RD chosen because she is technically airforce and is therefore more patriotic than pagan monarch Twilight? :lol:
Here's a fake-transparent PNG that I remember seeing a lot of around Season 1, RD salutes in one episode and everyone took that and ran.
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That's probably why she was chosen, also because patriotic bronies do seem to attach to her more than the others.
As for 4th of July...not so much dedicated gifts as much as just "We have a barbecue, here's some glow sticks and a shirt to wear for fun. Also here's some sparklers."
I don't think kids really care much for the flag unless they've been brought up to, it is such a strange thing to create that I'm 100% sure was influenced by the saluting Dash and how popular it was a bit ago. I was only so excited about it cuz it's such a strange thing. XD
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on August 14, 2020, 03:01:51 PM
I don't think kids really care much for the flag unless they've been brought up to, it is such a strange thing to create that I'm 100% sure was influenced by the saluting Dash and how popular it was a bit ago. I was only so excited about it cuz it's such a strange thing. XD

It's something you should hold on to for a while and then sell to any overseas Brony at inflated price. I doubt other countries will get an American Flag Dash head you can drink from :lol:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 14, 2020, 04:22:14 PM
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Make America 20% cooler again.

Honest question, do Americans usually give kids flag themed gifts on 4th of July? And why not use Twilight, she already has stars on her butt. Or was RD chosen because she is technically airforce and is therefore more patriotic than pagan monarch Twilight? :lol:
I just want to understand your culture.

Lol

Gifts? No. But they sometimes get flag themed shirts, or party favors and little fire crackers and sparklers depending on their age.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Sunset on August 14, 2020, 05:15:06 PM
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Make America 20% cooler again.

Honest question, do Americans usually give kids flag themed gifts on 4th of July? And why not use Twilight, she already has stars on her butt. Or was RD chosen because she is technically airforce and is therefore more patriotic than pagan monarch Twilight? :lol:
I just want to understand your culture.

Lol

RD was chosen because she is blue and the theme is red,white, and blue.  Unless the item really was designed specifically because of that one picture, then I doubt the designer of the item had any real knowledge of MLP and wouldn’t have known and/or cared about Twilight’s cutie mark.  Especially considering that the item is only of the head.

Re: 4th of July

Gifts are not traditional.  It’s more that it’s traditional to decorate and/or dress in flag themed colors and the retail stores are full of all kind of things red, white and blue.  Much like everything is red and green in December and pastel colored in the spring.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 14, 2020, 07:42:38 PM
I found this at Dollar Tree. They have other Mane 6 ponies also.


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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on August 14, 2020, 08:13:30 PM
I kind of... want to fold my own ponies. X3 My inner 4-year-old and my outer DIYer are finding that set adorable, lol.

Re: 4th of July: Yeah, the 4th is more of a BBQs and party favors kind of a deal. I could see a parent picking up that cup for their kid to take along to a picnic or cookout, though. Definitely not the most “out there” merch I’ve seen from FiM. XD
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 15, 2020, 04:59:53 AM
I found this at Dollar Tree. They have other Mane 6 ponies also.


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That's certainly interesting.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Sunset on August 16, 2020, 08:04:20 PM
I don’t know if anyone is looking for these but I just saw the balloon themed blind bags for the first time.  It was at HEB in Texas.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on August 16, 2020, 11:08:05 PM
Remember those skeleton G3.5 customs from years and years ago? They're becoming real... :lol:

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https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/08/freenys-hidden-dissectibles-mlp-figures.html
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: HollowZero on August 17, 2020, 08:31:55 AM
Those are the weirdest things...

I must have one (or two)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 17, 2020, 08:54:18 AM
Kotobukiya's Rainbow Dash scale has a set release date now, she's releasing on the 26th of this month! Glad she wasn't delayed again.

Speaking of Kotobukiya, they've announced they're holding two livestreams this month to announce news on figures of theirs. One on the 23rd, another on the 30th. Presumably they are holding these since WonFes couldn't happen this year due to the virus (GoodSmile had to hold an online event as well for the same reason).

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I'm hoping we'll get further news on Sunset Shimmer's scale on the first stream, since that's the one that covers the Bishoujo line. It also says on the image that they'll be announcing something "new" and "exciting" for the MLP Bishoujo line, not sure if this would be a second alternate color limited edition figure (Twilight maybe?) or if it'll be an 8th entry into the main version of the line. If it's an entirely new one, my guess is going to Starlight Glimmer.

Remember those skeleton G3.5 customs from years and years ago? They're becoming real... :lol:

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https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/08/freenys-hidden-dissectibles-mlp-figures.html

Ha, they're silly, I'll probably try to get a couple of them.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 17, 2020, 10:16:07 AM
I love the skeleton ponies, I might snag a box of them!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: BubbleTea on August 17, 2020, 12:31:13 PM
I need those skeleton figures >:D
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on August 17, 2020, 01:34:16 PM
I’m obsessed with ponies/horses... I’m obsessed with skeletons...

DREAMS DO COME TRUE! :hearts:

I’m buying these the minute they drop, blind boxed or no.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on August 17, 2020, 01:56:42 PM
Remember those skeleton G3.5 customs from years and years ago? They're becoming real... :lol:

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https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/08/freenys-hidden-dissectibles-mlp-figures.html

Wow, good for him! I am sad Rarity is sitting down. Would have liked to have Skelety but that pose makes her look like a blob. Will have to see her in hand.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 17, 2020, 07:15:42 PM
I found the silver MLP juice bottle cap today.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 17, 2020, 07:30:37 PM
Creepy. Why is its tongue sticking out?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on August 17, 2020, 07:36:16 PM
Creepy. Why is its tongue sticking out?

I don’t think it is; it’s just one of those concave open mouths like the newer figures have. :/ The effect from the front is a tongue lolling out of her mouth.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 18, 2020, 05:25:45 AM
Nemesis is right. :) There isn’t really a tongue sticking out.

Ponyfan
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: achab1984 on August 19, 2020, 10:31:26 AM
Ponies have gone downhill for me! :( 
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 19, 2020, 10:33:55 AM
Target's website has listings for upcoming ponies now, like the five pack of unicorns and the kissing Celestia.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 23, 2020, 07:47:02 PM
News from tonight's Kotobukiya stream for MLP!

Sunset Shimmer got an update, with her painted sculpt being shown off. This should mean her preorders will begin sometime soon, and along with them opening we'll know her release month.

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They also announced some new figures. First up is the limited edition variant of Twilight Sparkle, with glittery translucent hair and purple skin more similar to EqG, just like what Pinkie got.

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Lastly, next in line for the regular edition figures, they announced figures of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna!

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 23, 2020, 08:13:42 PM
I'm certainly excited for the princess figures! They're still a bit pricey for me but I adore the Celestia and Luna outfits, even if I wish Luna's was a bit lengthier.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Sunset on August 23, 2020, 08:57:18 PM
I won’t get them because they generally aren’t my thing but Luna and Celestia are by far the most tempted I’ve been to getting one.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: freezestime on August 24, 2020, 12:17:26 AM
Omg I'm gonna get Luna
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on August 28, 2020, 10:36:16 PM
The Power Rangers crossover pony is up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse and BBTS. :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 06, 2020, 09:56:44 AM
Pony Life calendars are at the Dollar Tree! It's so nice to see ponies return to the dollar stores finally. For some reason I've always used the cheap calendars more than the expensive ones.
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: StarSaber on September 06, 2020, 04:13:17 PM
Pony Life calendars are at the Dollar Tree! It's so nice to see ponies return to the dollar stores finally. For some reason I've always used the cheap calendars more than the expensive ones.
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Are they in stores already? Or is that a preview?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 06, 2020, 04:39:46 PM
These are currently avaliable, I just picked mine up this morning!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: StarSaber on September 07, 2020, 04:16:58 PM
These are currently avaliable, I just picked mine up this morning!

I just checked my local dollar tree and they had carebears and power rangers, no ponies. Looks like, every store is going to get different ones. I didn't want to drive around going store to store during the pandemic, but I did find on ebay and order it there! Thanks.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Sunset on September 07, 2020, 05:42:07 PM
I just picked up the retro tshirt at 5 Below.  For those interested, it wasn’t with the wall of other tshirts.  I nearly missed it because of that.  It and a couple other tshirts were on a middle display with some toys.  The sizes are S to XL but are definitely junior sizes.  Smallest XL I’ve ever seen.  Think I may try  to make it into a pillow cover.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 08, 2020, 03:12:41 PM
I'll have to keep an eye out for the t-shirt again, when I went I just checked along the wall and didn't find it.
I ordered the unicorn sparkle 5-pack from Amazon and it's a cute set, I'll make a video review of it (recorded, just need to edit and that'll take all week). Just wanted to drop that the glitter on the horns is not as stabled as, like, the Pinkie's Boutique sparkles and has flaked off on two of mine.
I just checked my local dollar tree and they had carebears and power rangers, no ponies. Looks like, every store is going to get different ones. I didn't want to drive around going store to store during the pandemic, but I did find on ebay and order it there! Thanks.
Strange! My store had Transformers I think, no Carebears.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on September 10, 2020, 10:35:12 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/09/potion-surprise-batch-2a-at-target.html

Anyone have any more pics/info on the Hershey's Kisses Treasure Surprise listed here? :o they look interesting, I love licensed stuff like this.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on September 12, 2020, 12:39:26 PM
I looked for the Hershey Kisses Treasure Surprise today at Walmart but didn't find any.

I found these though. Ponies are now included in the World's Smallest mystery boxes.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on September 12, 2020, 12:43:03 PM
Thanks for looking, anyway :) I appreciate it.

that's interesting about the WS Ponies! I hope they make more of those, I really want a Blossom in that size.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: BubbleTea on September 13, 2020, 06:20:19 PM
The wave 2 potion ponies are at Fred Meyer  :)

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Some of the ponies that were in wave 1 are kinda different for wave 2 such as Trixie here:
(wave 1 left, wave 2 right)
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She has a different eye print with lighter irises and darker pupils
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Wave 2 also has lighter colored curly hair now.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: invaderhorizongreen on September 13, 2020, 06:39:19 PM
Cant say I am found of the current wave at all.  :pout:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Goanna on September 15, 2020, 03:36:15 AM
That's pretty interesting, I wonder why they changed her so much for the second wave :0
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 15, 2020, 07:11:44 AM
Found some Transformers fans saying they found the Hershey Kisses Treasure Surprises (whew, can we condense that?) at Walmart up near the trading cards, I've not been in my Walmart in a few months though so won't be able to confirm that for a bit.
Grabby hands at that Trixie. Entertainment Earth has a listing for wave 2 but it's not back in stock yet.
Also, I heard that the skeleton ponies should be shipping soon, so if anyone was sitting on the idea of grabbing a case of them it'd be good to order soon. ^^
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 15, 2020, 08:46:48 AM
Thanks tailrust. I didn't think to look there. I've been looking in the candy section.
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Post by: Taffeta on September 15, 2020, 09:28:04 AM
Wave 2 of PL? I think Wave 1 just got here...

xD.

One thing I will say for PL is that more emphasis on Trixie is no bad thing. She has always been one of the nicer (just outside the M6 regular) G4 ponies in terms of her colouring.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 15, 2020, 09:52:21 AM
Wave 2 of PL? I think Wave 1 just got here...

xD.

One thing I will say for PL is that more emphasis on Trixie is no bad thing. She has always been one of the nicer (just outside the M6 regular) G4 ponies in terms of her colouring.

Reminds me of Dream Blue.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 15, 2020, 10:43:26 AM
She's been featured just once in the show thus far, and it'll be cool to have a non-mane6 be the common one for once (Applejack and Fluttershy are not getting re-released in wave 2).
Potion Nova is getting a re-release as well!
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Post by: Carrehz on September 15, 2020, 12:13:10 PM
I love Trixie so I'm happy to see her getting more toy love, even if I don't care for the toys personally. (It's the weird leg that's a dealbreaker for me ^^;) I wonder why they changed her face.. I think I prefer the wave 1 ver. Thanks for the photos, I love seeing comparison pics :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on September 15, 2020, 01:38:26 PM
Wave 2 of PL? I think Wave 1 just got here...

xD.

One thing I will say for PL is that more emphasis on Trixie is no bad thing. She has always been one of the nicer (just outside the M6 regular) G4 ponies in terms of her colouring.

Reminds me of Dream Blue.

I guess it's no secret that I like the blue/white colour combination >.>

But yeah, it makes a nice change.

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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on September 30, 2020, 09:00:19 AM
Some more preorders for Kotobukiya figures are up.

Limited Edition Twilight Sparkle:

https://www.kotous.com/my-little-pony-twilight-sparkle-limited-edition-bishoujo-statue.html (exclusive to Koto US overseas)

Sunset Shimmer:

https://www.kotous.com/my-little-pony-sunset-shimmer-bishoujo-statue.html
https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?scode=FIGURE-119286&rank=
https://otakumode.com/shop/5f72ab8da4f70cde491ba214/My-Little-Pony-Bishoujo-Sunset-Shimmer
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/137300
https://solarisjapan.com/products/my-little-pony-sunset-shimmer-bishoujo-statue-my-little-pony-bishoujo-series-1-7-kotobukiya

Koto US charges when you preorder - AmiAmi, Tokyo Otaku Mode (I think), and Solaris Japan send invoices when items are in stock so you don't pay until release. Unsure on how BBTS works. Out of all these shops the ones I've used myself are AmiAmi (for most things), Solaris (used once when AmiAmi wasn't taking preorders for a figure I wanted anymore), and Koto US (I only use them for exclusives like the limited pony figures).
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on October 01, 2020, 03:15:32 PM
I finally found the Hershey's Treasure Surprise.   They are very small and very easy to overlook on the shelf.  They were with the Wonderballs and Finder's Keepers items. There are also Transformers Treasure Surprise but I don't have a pic of those.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Mana Minori on October 02, 2020, 11:32:20 PM
Some more preorders for Kotobukiya figures are up.

Limited Edition Twilight Sparkle:

https://www.kotous.com/my-little-pony-twilight-sparkle-limited-edition-bishoujo-statue.html (exclusive to Koto US overseas)

Sunset Shimmer:

https://www.kotous.com/my-little-pony-sunset-shimmer-bishoujo-statue.html
https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?scode=FIGURE-119286&rank=
https://otakumode.com/shop/5f72ab8da4f70cde491ba214/My-Little-Pony-Bishoujo-Sunset-Shimmer
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/137300
https://solarisjapan.com/products/my-little-pony-sunset-shimmer-bishoujo-statue-my-little-pony-bishoujo-series-1-7-kotobukiya

Koto US charges when you preorder - AmiAmi, Tokyo Otaku Mode (I think), and Solaris Japan send invoices when items are in stock so you don't pay until release. Unsure on how BBTS works. Out of all these shops the ones I've used myself are AmiAmi (for most things), Solaris (used once when AmiAmi wasn't taking preorders for a figure I wanted anymore), and Koto US (I only use them for exclusives like the limited pony figures).
i heard from someone over on Equestria Daily that they use Deepdiscount for the figs, and they’re free shipping. Dunno if it was for one fig or all of them, but I don’t know if the site is reliable or not. The reviews seem mixed.
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Post by: Carrehz on October 04, 2020, 08:15:14 AM
I finally found the Hershey's Treasure Surprise.   They are very small and very easy to overlook on the shelf.  They were with the Wonderballs and Finder's Keepers items. There are also Transformers Treasure Surprise but I don't have a pic of those.

[pics]

Ponyfan

thanks for the photos! :D I really appreciate it!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on October 08, 2020, 11:36:17 AM
I found PL Rarity and Rainbow Dash! I picked up another Potion Nova, I want to see the Wave 2 ponies and catalogue the differences so I figured it would be good to get her for customization regardless of what wave she was. I think I found some differences:
Wave 1 tends to be of generally better quality overall. I've seen less printing errors on my full set of six than with my small set of 2-3 wave 2 ponies. Wave 2 has less hair, either in the plugs, or just that the plugs are more spread out so it's harder to tell. I counted 27 on my "wave 2" potion nova, and 33 on my wave 1 (on one side at least), so I think the culprit is just less hair and the plugs being spread. The hair runs further down the back of the head towards the neck on wave 2 ponies. The hair also feels different. Could just be because it's new, but the new hair feels more slippery/shiny/plasticy.
My Rarity has very thin plugs. Rainbow Dash too. Both have small printing errors of some kind on their eyes, and my "wave 2" Nova has blurred eyelashes. Her eyeshadow is also less saturated, but that may just be because of the printing (mine looks weiiirdd).
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: halicabi on October 14, 2020, 02:01:28 PM
Of the 3 Walmarts I frequent, I've only been able to find the Hershey's Kisses at one of them.  They were located in the front of the store with the trading cards ($2.00 each).

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I also spotted these at two Meijers earlier this week ($4.99 each):
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The "invisible Rarity" was opened by my daughter.  Where she is now, only she knows!

halicabi
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 14, 2020, 02:06:44 PM
I've seen the hershey transformers. We ended up with 3 Bumblebees, 1 Prime, 1 Grimlock and a Starscream.

The individual RMS ponies would be good for customs. But no meijers around here. How do you pronounce that?

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Post by: Carrehz on October 14, 2020, 02:20:25 PM
Oooh thanks for the pics halicabi!! They're sooo cute, I definitely need to try and get some :D

(ty for the Transformer pics too, I was wondering about those as well :3)
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Post by: otocolobus_manul on October 14, 2020, 02:41:36 PM
If I ever see the individual retro ponies, I may buy em and sell my 6-pack. They seem much easier to display MIB.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 14, 2020, 03:00:33 PM
Of the 3 Walmarts I frequent, I've only been able to find the Hershey's Kisses at one of them.  They were located in the front of the store with the trading cards ($2.00 each).

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I also spotted these at two Meijers earlier this week ($4.99 each):
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The "invisible Rarity" was opened by my daughter.  Where she is now, only she knows!

halicabi

So like, what's the deal with invisible rarity?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: halicabi on October 14, 2020, 04:50:53 PM
The individual RMS ponies would be good for customs. But no meijers around here. How do you pronounce that?

Meijer (https://www.meijer.com/) is a store similar to Target and Walmart that are located mostly in Michigan, but also Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.  We pronounce it "My-er" or "My-ers".

So like, what's the deal with invisible rarity?

That was an attempt at a joke on my part.  Guess it failed.

On my way home Monday, I stopped at Meijer and found 2 each of Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Twilight Sparkle.  I kept one set, the other was for my daughter, which she promptly opened.  My son said that he would like a set too.

On my way home Tuesday, I stopped at another Meijer, found the set of 4 for him, and also found one Fluttershy and one Rarity.  My daughter chose the Rarity, and promptly opened her.

Later that evening, I saw a thread about the multi-pack, and decided to photograph them.  Since my daughter had already gone to bed, I fished the empty Rarity package out of the recycle bin.  Then came up with that silly joke.

halicabi

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 14, 2020, 04:53:51 PM
The individual RMS ponies would be good for customs. But no meijers around here. How do you pronounce that?

Meijer (https://www.meijer.com/) is a store similar to Target and Walmart that are located mostly in Michigan, but also Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.  We pronounce it "My-er" or "My-ers".

So like, what's the deal with invisible rarity?

That was an attempt at a joke on my part.  Guess it failed.

On my way home Monday, I stopped at Meijer and found 2 each of Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Twilight Sparkle.  I kept one set, the other was for my daughter, which she promptly opened.  My son said that he would like a set too.

On my way home Tuesday, I stopped at another Meijer, found the set of 4 for him, and also found one Fluttershy and one Rarity.  My daughter chose the Rarity, and promptly opened her.

Later that evening, I saw a thread about the multi-pack, and decided to photograph them.  Since my daughter had already gone to bed, I fished the empty Rarity package out of the recycle bin.  Then came up with that silly joke.

halicabi

Cute lil backstory.
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Post by: Taffeta on October 15, 2020, 01:37:56 AM
Somehow it makes so much more sensefor them to be in the individual packs.
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on October 16, 2020, 09:28:46 PM
I was looking up unicorns on Google and this item came up.  I have no idea how long they've been out or if someone has spotted them already, but I certainly haven't seen them before tonight.

https://www.toysrus.ca/en/My-Little-Pony-Unicorn-Party-Hat---R-Exclusive/14ACCBE9.html

Canada Toys R Us exclusive Cutie Mark Crew ponies

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I like the Cutie Mark Crews and don't know that I'll ever be able to get these, but I think they're cute.
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Post by: BubbleTea on October 16, 2020, 10:48:02 PM
I had seen them before but I didn't know they were going to be exclusives... I was kinda hyped for them

Well that sucks  :(
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Post by: Carrehz on October 17, 2020, 04:50:23 PM
UK peeps - I found the World's Smallest MLPs at HMV today! I already bought them online, months ago, but it's still nice to see them locally. They had a bunch of other World's Smallest toys too :) Figured I'd pass it on in case any other UK collectors were still looking for them.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 17, 2020, 05:44:52 PM
MLP X TRANSFORMERS MY LITTLE OPTIMUS AF CS (SEP208391
Cool I guess. Now if only it told us which stores.
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Post by: Nemesis on October 17, 2020, 07:07:14 PM
MLP X TRANSFORMERS MY LITTLE OPTIMUS AF CS (SEP208391
Cool I guess. Now if only it told us which stores.

My Little Prime is up for pre-order on BigBadToyStore, if you don’t mind buying online: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/138305
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on October 19, 2020, 07:53:24 AM
MLP X TRANSFORMERS MY LITTLE OPTIMUS AF CS (SEP208391
Cool I guess. Now if only it told us which stores.

Since Gamestop has the others listed (DnD, Power Ranger & Ghostbuster) I'm betting they'll get this one, too.  Usually you can pre-order and have it shipped either to your house or pick up in store.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 19, 2020, 08:10:37 AM
MLP X TRANSFORMERS MY LITTLE OPTIMUS AF CS (SEP208391
Cool I guess. Now if only it told us which stores.

Since Gamestop has the others listed (DnD, Power Ranger & Ghostbuster) I'm betting they'll get this one, too.  Usually you can pre-order and have it shipped either to your house or pick up in store.

Hmm. I haven't seen them anywhere at my local.Gamestops? I'll go check soon.
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Post by: Nemesis on October 19, 2020, 06:02:07 PM
Have Peggy Mane or Right Hoof Red turned up anywhere in the U.S. yet? They’re not as “nerd based” as the other crossovers, so I’m a tiny bit worried they won’t be distributed as well.
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on October 20, 2020, 07:04:32 AM
Have Peggy Mane or Right Hoof Red turned up anywhere in the U.S. yet? They’re not as “nerd based” as the other crossovers, so I’m a tiny bit worried they won’t be distributed as well.

I haven't seen them anywhere yet, but I want them.
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on October 24, 2020, 06:26:39 PM
Found My Little Prime today at Gamestop.  :)
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Post by: Wardah on October 24, 2020, 07:45:27 PM
Has anyone found batch 2 of the Pony Life blind bottle ponies?
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on October 24, 2020, 08:19:22 PM
I saw those today at Target but I didn't get any.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 25, 2020, 08:09:16 AM
Found My Little Prime today at Gamestop.  :)

Sweet!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: glitterball on October 25, 2020, 09:52:21 AM
UK peeps - I found the World's Smallest MLPs at HMV today! I already bought them online, months ago, but it's still nice to see them locally. They had a bunch of other World's Smallest toys too :) Figured I'd pass it on in case any other UK collectors were still looking for them.

Arrrgh my local HMVs were closed down, with remaining ones reduced in size... but I will certainly have a look if I end up near one in the future, I already have miniature care bears, I need teeny tiny ponies too!!!!  :biggrin:
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Post by: Taffeta on October 27, 2020, 10:02:31 AM
UK peeps - I found the World's Smallest MLPs at HMV today! I already bought them online, months ago, but it's still nice to see them locally. They had a bunch of other World's Smallest toys too :) Figured I'd pass it on in case any other UK collectors were still looking for them.

Arrrgh my local HMVs were closed down, with remaining ones reduced in size... but I will certainly have a look if I end up near one in the future, I already have miniature care bears, I need teeny tiny ponies too!!!!  :biggrin:

We still have one.
...But I can't get to it.
Because...you know. ><

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Post by: Mana Minori on October 28, 2020, 07:10:53 PM
New Pony Life figures (they look to be singles, thank Luna) are on the way! (THANKS HASBRO, for doing this, after I decided not to collect as many ponies and start saving for a new J-hobby D-:< ) so we got Rarity, Cadance with Rarity hair, and a Sunset Shimmer missing her mustard stripe. Gotta get Sunnybuns, regardless.

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Post by: Nemesis on October 28, 2020, 08:17:35 PM
Without her highlights, Sunset looks a bit too much like a glob of ketchup and mustard to me. >_<;
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on October 29, 2020, 07:46:18 AM
Without her highlights, Sunset looks a bit too much like a glob of ketchup and mustard to me. >_<;

Well at least that's an easy fix with molded hair.  Just paint one on.
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Post by: Taffeta on October 29, 2020, 09:20:11 AM
Without her highlights, Sunset looks a bit too much like a glob of ketchup and mustard to me. >_<;

I could argue that's the basis of the appeal...

:D
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Post by: Ragamuffin on October 29, 2020, 09:43:38 PM
Sunset Shimmer has reverted back into Sunshimmer! :lol: Hope these come out and are easy to get, Sunset hasn't had a pony release in 4 or 5 years... Maybe she had some blind bag releases since then but definitely not brushables. :P
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Post by: Mrs. Prospector on November 05, 2020, 03:43:43 PM
Is Hasbro even trying anymore?  -_-
These look awful. They're making fakies look like a high-end brand.

Are these brushable or blind bag scale?
If they're "brushables", what are they even thinking?
No longer recognizably ponies, and no longer with brushable hair.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 05, 2020, 03:54:03 PM
Are these brushable or blind bag scale?
The Unicorn Sparkle Set has been brushable size, so I imagine they'll keep that for this set.
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on November 05, 2020, 10:10:48 PM
Is Hasbro even trying anymore?  -_-
These look awful. They're making fakies look like a high-end brand.

Are these brushable or blind bag scale?
If they're "brushables", what are they even thinking?
No longer recognizably ponies, and no longer with brushable hair.


Brushable scale, I believe. But it's not like they've stopped making the brushables or anything, we have those too. G4 as a whole even began with a set of molded hair brushable scale ponies, they've always come out every so often alongside the brushables since G4. I hope they decide to make a brushable 4.5 Sunset though... preferably one that actually has both hair colors. :/ I love Sunset Shimmer but this one doesn't interest me at all due to only having red in her hair (that, and I prefer brushables over molded hair ponies).
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 09, 2020, 07:54:08 AM
Right Hoof Red (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/my-little-pony-retro-twister-mashup-right-hoof-red/hse9777) and Peggy Mane (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/HSE9776?id=EQ-508131636) are both available for pre-order on Entertainment Earth for $15. Estimate ship date is sometime in January.
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on November 09, 2020, 07:57:20 AM
Right Hoof Red (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/my-little-pony-retro-twister-mashup-right-hoof-red/hse9777) and Peggy Mane (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/HSE9776?id=EQ-508131636) are both available for pre-order on Entertainment Earth for $15. Estimate ship date is sometime in January.

They're also on Gamestop's website along with Plasmane.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 09, 2020, 08:40:23 AM
Finally!
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Post by: SunPony on November 09, 2020, 03:05:48 PM
I'm tempted to buy Peggy Mane just to see if I could modify her to light up... Are these guys hollow or solid plastic?
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on November 09, 2020, 03:38:23 PM
They're pretty heavy so I'm going to say that they're solid inside.
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Post by: SunPony on November 09, 2020, 05:26:13 PM
They're pretty heavy so I'm going to say that they're solid inside.

Rats!  Well it was a nice idea while it lasted.  Thanks for the info
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Post by: otocolobus_manul on November 09, 2020, 05:31:45 PM
Just found Power Ponies Mane-iacs, of all things, at Burlington. Besides that they had some newer releases and a Pony Life activity kit.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 09, 2020, 07:11:42 PM
Just found Power Ponies Mane-iacs, of all things, at Burlington. Besides that they had some newer releases and a Pony Life activity kit.
Ollie's has been overrun with the Mane-iacs for years. Too bad she doesn't seem to be in too high demand.
Very interested in the activity kit.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 10, 2020, 01:58:03 PM
Found the DnD ponies at Gamestop. I wish I could afford them.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on November 10, 2020, 07:08:27 PM
Seems like pictures of those G1 Funko Pops have come out...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbwaDVrWAV/

I uh, don't know how I feel about them. :P
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 10, 2020, 07:16:05 PM
Hahaha wow I LOVE these!!!!!
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These were my predictions originally. I was totally expecting the top one. I'm actually very pleased with how these came out.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 10, 2020, 07:36:10 PM
Seems like pictures of those G1 Funko Pops have come out...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbwaDVrWAV/

I uh, don't know how I feel about them. :P

Surprisingly, I don't mind the moulds for once, but the eyes... :blink:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on November 10, 2020, 07:48:15 PM
Seems like pictures of those G1 Funko Pops have come out...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbwaDVrWAV/

I uh, don't know how I feel about them. :P

Surprisingly, I don't mind the moulds for once, but the eyes... :blink:

lol yeah, the molds are great, but of course the eyes are as soulless as always. I guess they could be painted to be better, though...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 10, 2020, 08:50:00 PM
Seems like pictures of those G1 Funko Pops have come out...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbwaDVrWAV/

I uh, don't know how I feel about them. :P

Surprisingly, I don't mind the moulds for once, but the eyes... :blink:

lol yeah, the molds are great, but of course the eyes are as soulless as always. I guess they could be painted to be better, though...

I'm sure they'll start acquiring some souls soon. All funko pops do in the end...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on November 10, 2020, 08:56:15 PM
Seems like pictures of those G1 Funko Pops have come out...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbwaDVrWAV/

I uh, don't know how I feel about them. :P

Surprisingly, I don't mind the moulds for once, but the eyes... :blink:

lol yeah, the molds are great, but of course the eyes are as soulless as always. I guess they could be painted to be better, though...

I'm sure they'll start acquiring some souls soon. All funko pops do in the end...

I look at these and see customs just waiting to happen.  I bet I could make them look less soulless.  I see me spending some money in the future... :money:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 10, 2020, 09:14:25 PM
Seems like pictures of those G1 Funko Pops have come out...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbwaDVrWAV/

I uh, don't know how I feel about them. :P

Surprisingly, I don't mind the moulds for once, but the eyes... :blink:

lol yeah, the molds are great, but of course the eyes are as soulless as always. I guess they could be painted to be better, though...

I'm sure they'll start acquiring some souls soon. All funko pops do in the end...

I look at these and see customs just waiting to happen.  I bet I could make them look less soulless.  I see me spending some money in the future... :money:

Or you could do some customs and make them more soulless.  :devious:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on November 10, 2020, 10:11:19 PM
Hope they sell them separately so I can get another cheapish addition to the Butterscotch collection
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Post by: Carrehz on November 11, 2020, 07:43:54 AM
I'm sure they'll be sold separately, I haven't seen a POP set this big. a couple of 2/3 packs but no more than that. I expect they'll probably be a bit more expensive than regular POPs, though, since they've got totally new molds and such.

I think they're cute!! I totally thought they'd just reuse the old G4 molds, excited to see new ones. The eyes are soulless but hey, what did you expect, it's POP. :P I'll probably end up with one or two.
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on November 11, 2020, 07:44:03 AM
Hope they sell them separately so I can get another cheapish addition to the Butterscotch collection

I'm pretty sure they'll exclusively be sold separately. I don't have much Funko experience but being sold separate is the norm for them as far as I know.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 11, 2020, 08:01:53 AM
I'm sure they'll be sold separately, I haven't seen a POP set this big. a couple of 2/3 packs but no more than that. I expect they'll probably be a bit more expensive than regular POPs, though, since they've got totally new molds and such.

I think they're cute!! I totally thought they'd just reuse the old G4 molds, excited to see new ones. The eyes are soulless but hey, what did you expect, it's POP. :P I'll probably end up with one or two.

I mostly like the shape for being more defined and less...potatoey, for lack of better description. Except for the hooves. That has always been one of my reasons for not liking the Collector set.
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Post by: Taffeta on November 11, 2020, 08:15:30 AM
Wow. Ok, that's a bit...I want to think they're cute, but I agree with LAW in general on the collector pony pose. But the eyes...in that size...in that context...it doesn't look right. I am not really that worried about acquiring these anyway, so my opinion probably doesn't matter. But yeah. They seem like they have Hallowe'en custom zombie written all over them.

Afraid I might've eyerolled at the IG comment about them being "the original set before FIM came out." Like there wasn't 25ish years of pony before FIM came out.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Safflower on November 11, 2020, 08:32:29 AM
Why are the eyes on the front of the face :| I really like the molds, but agh... don’t want my soul to get eaten by a funko pop in the middle of the night!
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Post by: Ragamuffin on November 11, 2020, 09:14:50 AM
The proportions are cute and just right, but yeah, the eyes on the front of the face ruin it. The beady eyes wouldn't even be that bad if they were positioned correctly. What is it with companies wanting to put eyes on the front of horses' heads nowadays? A lot of unicorn-related things I've seen recently have had the eyes right in front like a dog. I guess it's a matter of being able to make them make more human expressions but... :huh: That doesn't mean it looks good.

I know that G5 leak talked about making the ponies more horsey but I don't think I expect that from G5 at this point. Watch, they'll probably give us snouts but at the cost of them looking like dogs.
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Post by: Taffeta on November 11, 2020, 09:24:30 AM
Well they've done pigs and cats. Why not dogs next?

:P
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 11, 2020, 09:25:09 AM
Wow. Ok, that's a bit...I want to think they're cute, but I agree with LAW in general on the collector pony pose. But the eyes...in that size...in that context...it doesn't look right. I am not really that worried about acquiring these anyway, so my opinion probably doesn't matter. But yeah. They seem like they have Hallowe'en custom zombie written all over them.

Afraid I might've eyerolled at the IG comment about them being "the original set before FIM came out." Like there wasn't 25ish years of pony before FIM came out.

Hasbro's gone senile maybe.

Post Merge: November 11, 2020, 09:34:22 AM

The proportions are cute and just right, but yeah, the eyes on the front of the face ruin it. The beady eyes wouldn't even be that bad if they were positioned correctly. What is it with companies wanting to put eyes on the front of horses' heads nowadays? A lot of unicorn-related things I've seen recently have had the eyes right in front like a dog. I guess it's a matter of being able to make them make more human expressions but... :huh: That doesn't mean it looks good.

I know that G5 leak talked about making the ponies more horsey but I don't think I expect that from G5 at this point. Watch, they'll probably give us snouts but at the cost of them looking like dogs.

Because they've never seen a picture of a horse in real life
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Post by: Carrehz on November 11, 2020, 04:00:35 PM
the eyes look okay to me? The placement doesn't look -that- different to the actual Collector pose.. a bit stylized perhaps, but not "off". they do look a bit weird on the head-on photo but I think it's just the angle?
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Post by: Nemesis on November 11, 2020, 04:47:36 PM
Are these standard POP size, or vinyl minis? If they’re standard size... I might have to grab them to go with my other retro toy POPs. XD
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Post by: The-Extravagant-Pony on November 11, 2020, 06:00:47 PM
I need those pop figures!
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Post by: Mrs. Prospector on November 11, 2020, 09:54:12 PM
Ahh! They're so stupid looking, with their dead eyes combined with the sullen looking collector's pose, and I love them for it! I for one am glad that they have heads proportionate to their bodies, and they aren't in that square shape like the majority of Pops are.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Shimmer Mist on November 11, 2020, 10:39:40 PM
I would have expected less effort on Funko's part when they made g1 ponies. I'm actually surprised by how cute they are. Also, plenty of cartoon horses have forward facing eyes. Even Disney is guilty of it. I'm so used to it in media it's not that big of a deal for me. I may pick some up if I find them.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on November 12, 2020, 12:07:42 AM
New listing found for a Sunset Shimmer release, probably that figure we saw earlier. No images or further information about it, though.

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/11/toywiz-lists-new-my-little-pony-toys.html
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Minty_Magic on November 12, 2020, 03:38:04 AM
I love the G1 funko ponies, and I normally hate funko. At least these guys have a snout :lol: I hate the stupid black eyes as always, but with some paint I think they can be fixed into something cuter! I repainted a Rainbow Dash funko keychain someone bought me, and after giving her a couple little eye sparkle dots, I love her!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on November 12, 2020, 06:24:00 AM
Ahh! They're so stupid looking, with their dead eyes combined with the sullen looking collector's pose, and I love them for it!

:silly: I feel the same way.

I am looking forward to seeing repainted versions, though. I've seen some G4 POPs with the eyes repainted and they were super cute :>

I am glad they made Bluebelle after all, I was worried she'd be left out since she wasn't on the leaked release list.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 12, 2020, 07:52:20 AM
I also dislike that Butterscotch has yellow hair, instead of that lovely caramel color.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 12, 2020, 07:58:39 AM
Are these standard POP size, or vinyl minis? If they’re standard size... I might have to grab them to go with my other retro toy POPs. XD
Standard POPs!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: yourpinkoverlord on November 12, 2020, 09:50:41 AM
I keep switching between liking the creepy-cute aesthetic these new G1 Funko Pops got going on and...not liking it. But it's interesting that they went with a style that resembles G1 more rather than just going with the regular Funko style. Glad they did that but something looks. Off. And it's not just the eyes.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Jorgito93 on November 12, 2020, 11:26:13 AM
I like that they actually made them look like g1 ponies, but those eyes are a no from me.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: otocolobus_manul on November 12, 2020, 01:57:07 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 12, 2020, 03:02:51 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: The-Extravagant-Pony on November 12, 2020, 03:15:19 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

It would indeed, but it would’ve been interesting if they did a g1 in g4 pop style!!
I’ll be on the lookout for these g1 pops though!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: otocolobus_manul on November 12, 2020, 04:28:24 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

Nah. They're still G1 characters. Plus, it's not like the G4 style resembled normal G4 ponies.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on November 12, 2020, 06:19:31 PM
Are these standard POP size, or vinyl minis? If they’re standard size... I might have to grab them to go with my other retro toy POPs. XD
Standard POPs!

RIP my wallet. :’)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on November 12, 2020, 06:49:02 PM
I usually dislike all Funko POP figures, but these I'm interested in.  Despite the "dead eyes" I think they are quite cute!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: shabbychicdee on November 12, 2020, 07:42:55 PM
I usually dislike all Funko POP figures, but these I'm interested in.  Despite the "dead eyes" I think they are quite cute!
me too ;)


i wonder if any one here are going to paint pony eyes on them  :lol: i can't what to see  :biggrin:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 12, 2020, 08:51:25 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

It would indeed, but it would’ve been interesting if they did a g1 in g4 pop style!!
I’ll be on the lookout for these g1 pops though!

Not for me. I'm sick of g4. Especially the current design.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: bright rabbit 1 on November 12, 2020, 10:28:18 PM
I usually dislike all Funko POP figures, but these I'm interested in.  Despite the "dead eyes" I think they are quite cute!
me too ;)


i wonder if any one here are going to paint pony eyes on them  :lol: i can't what to see  :biggrin:

I’m hoping to do anime eyes on them.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on November 13, 2020, 02:04:55 AM
Seems like pictures of those G1 Funko Pops have come out...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbwaDVrWAV/

I uh, don't know how I feel about them. :P

I really, REALLY wish they had the eyes their actual eye colors and not Funko black. They look like the Other Mother from Coraline.

Funko does color in the eyes sometimes, so this is a missed opportunity to me. The rest of the design is nice.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on November 13, 2020, 04:03:53 AM
I usually dislike all Funko POP figures, but these I'm interested in.  Despite the "dead eyes" I think they are quite cute!
me too ;)


i wonder if any one here are going to paint pony eyes on them  :lol: i can't what to see  :biggrin:

I’m hoping to do anime eyes on them.

That sounds pretty cool, I hope you'll post a photo if you do get one and try that.  I'm sure I would paint mine, too, but I'm not sure what style I'd use.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: lonewolf on November 13, 2020, 06:25:46 PM
Home Depot has a 3 1/2' tall inflatable Christmas Pinkie Pie decoration now: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hasbro-3-5-ft-Inflatable-Pinkie-Pie-with-Holiday-Scarf-117677/312927264?MERCH=REC-_-visuallysimilar_1_0-_-306544421-_-312927264-_-N

Wonder if they'll make any other characters?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on November 14, 2020, 04:23:14 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

It would indeed, but it would’ve been interesting if they did a g1 in g4 pop style!!
I’ll be on the lookout for these g1 pops though!

Skim read that the first time and genuinely read "in a g4 poop style." Was about to ask what Hasbro were thinking now when I realised what it actually said ;)

Really need to stop reading these forums after midnight. Lockdown has totally screwed with my sleep pattern xD.

I wish they would stop producing anything Pinkie Pie. Just, seriously. No more Pinkie Pie. Please. It's been 17 years already ><
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on November 15, 2020, 10:16:46 AM
I wish they would stop producing anything Pinkie Pie. Just, seriously. No more Pinkie Pie. Please. It's been 17 years already ><

Not going to happen. It would be like Transformers never doing another Optimus.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: The-Extravagant-Pony on November 15, 2020, 10:26:29 AM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

It would indeed, but it would’ve been interesting if they did a g1 in g4 pop style!!
I’ll be on the lookout for these g1 pops though!

Skim read that the first time and genuinely read "in a g4 poop style." Was about to ask what Hasbro were thinking now when I realised what it actually said ;)

Really need to stop reading these forums after midnight. Lockdown has totally screwed with my sleep pattern xD.

I wish they would stop producing anything Pinkie Pie. Just, seriously. No more Pinkie Pie. Please. It's been 17 years already ><

NO MORE PINKIE PIE?! :shocked: I think she’s a permanent part of MLP now!! Her and Rainbow dash. I’d like to see more Minty ponies!!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on November 15, 2020, 10:28:25 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I don't care how many Pinkies and Rainbows they throw at us, as long as they give us OTHER ponies as well!! :P And I DON'T mean just one newbie every ten sets.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on November 15, 2020, 11:00:24 AM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

It would indeed, but it would’ve been interesting if they did a g1 in g4 pop style!!
I’ll be on the lookout for these g1 pops though!

Skim read that the first time and genuinely read "in a g4 poop style." Was about to ask what Hasbro were thinking now when I realised what it actually said ;)

Really need to stop reading these forums after midnight. Lockdown has totally screwed with my sleep pattern xD.

I wish they would stop producing anything Pinkie Pie. Just, seriously. No more Pinkie Pie. Please. It's been 17 years already ><

NO MORE PINKIE PIE?! :shocked: I think she’s a permanent part of MLP now!! Her and Rainbow dash. I’d like to see more Minty ponies!!

Unfortunately you may be right, and that is one of the main reasons I fear FIM has destroyed MLP for good.

I liked RD in G3,  and graduated with her in 2003, but I was never much for Pinkie's coloiur scheme and I can't stand the FIM versions of either pony.

They make me happy to have grown up with G1. I will never give up on hoping Hasbro will eradicate them permanently in G5, but I won't hold my breath.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: The-Extravagant-Pony on November 15, 2020, 12:01:24 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

It would indeed, but it would’ve been interesting if they did a g1 in g4 pop style!!
I’ll be on the lookout for these g1 pops though!

Skim read that the first time and genuinely read "in a g4 poop style." Was about to ask what Hasbro were thinking now when I realised what it actually said ;)

Really need to stop reading these forums after midnight. Lockdown has totally screwed with my sleep pattern xD.

I wish they would stop producing anything Pinkie Pie. Just, seriously. No more Pinkie Pie. Please. It's been 17 years already ><

NO MORE PINKIE PIE?! :shocked: I think she’s a permanent part of MLP now!! Her and Rainbow dash. I’d like to see more Minty ponies!!

Unfortunately you may be right, and that is one of the main reasons I fear FIM has destroyed MLP for good.

I liked RD in G3,  and graduated with her in 2003, but I was never much for Pinkie's coloiur scheme and I can't stand the FIM versions of either pony.

They make me happy to have grown up with G1. I will never give up on hoping Hasbro will eradicate them permanently in G5, but I won't hold my breath.

Sounds like you have quite the disdain for Pinkie and RD :lol: lol. I personally am not a huge fan of twilight sparkle, but didn’t really mind RD or pinkie.

Luna / nightmare moon & Celestia were my favorites from FIM! They are what made the show worth while IMO.

I also LOVE G3 & G4 minty.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on November 15, 2020, 06:30:20 PM
Oof, I wish they’d just stuck with the G4 pop style, it was much cuter. The long horsey faces look really weird on those chibi bodies. That being said, I’m so incredibly happy they made the full set of 6 I will absolutely be getting these guys. They’re not ugly, just... weirdly proportioned.

Wouldn't that negate them being G1 Collector Ponies?

It would indeed, but it would’ve been interesting if they did a g1 in g4 pop style!!
I’ll be on the lookout for these g1 pops though!

Skim read that the first time and genuinely read "in a g4 poop style." Was about to ask what Hasbro were thinking now when I realised what it actually said ;)

Really need to stop reading these forums after midnight. Lockdown has totally screwed with my sleep pattern xD.

I wish they would stop producing anything Pinkie Pie. Just, seriously. No more Pinkie Pie. Please. It's been 17 years already ><

NO MORE PINKIE PIE?! :shocked: I think she’s a permanent part of MLP now!! Her and Rainbow dash. I’d like to see more Minty ponies!!

Unfortunately you may be right, and that is one of the main reasons I fear FIM has destroyed MLP for good.

I liked RD in G3,  and graduated with her in 2003, but I was never much for Pinkie's coloiur scheme and I can't stand the FIM versions of either pony.

Hasbro had decided on those two (especially Pinkie) being the representative ponies for MLP long before FIM. To the point where they forced them into FIM despite the characters originally being designed as Surprise and Firefly. Tbh I hope future generations give them different personalities. I miss fashion forward Dashie and I'd love to see an organized Pinkie who loves planning parties as much as giving them.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on November 16, 2020, 02:30:21 AM
I think Sunny Daze and Sparkleworks were just as representative in G3 up to a point, given all the merchandise. And later there was the core 7 nonsense as well. But yes, they did rather force them into the G4 lineup. Hasbro especially like Pinkie, you can tell by the amount they put out that they're really pleased with her. I guess they see 'pink' as a big seller, but they also seem to be under the misapprehension that G4 pinkie is 'random' and 'funny'. Unfortunately for them she's neither. If you have to try to be random or if random is a key concept of a persona, it's not random any more :p

And she's never been funny :/

I am not really a fan of any of the M6. They're all too cliche to really become attached to. But although I'm not really a fan of Firefly either, I don't think RD is a bit like her. The Firefly we saw in RaMC was not even a bit the same as Rainbow Dash in her attitude. And yeah, Firefly could be a reckless idiot in the comics, generally needing bailing out by someone else - but that arrogance RD has is nowhere to be seen.

I grew up with comic Surprise anyway, who bears zero resemblance to Pinkie Pie. But even that brief moment of Surprise in the G1 animation is also nothing like Pinkie Pie.

The forcing of the characters into G4 is Hasbro, for sure, but the personalities probably aren't entirely Hasbro's fault. Then again, I would've been seething even more if those personalities had been in Firefly and Surprise in G4, so..*shrug*.

Applejack in G4 is not especially offensive in comparison, despite being completely different from original AJ.

But eh. I was never much of a fan of the G1 animation as a kid, but watching FIM made me a lot more appreciative of the old series. ><
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 16, 2020, 07:27:31 AM
MightyJaxx is making a Princess Celestia Dissectable! She's going to be a large figure and is a bit pricey at $150. That is probably standard for vinyl stuff but kind of scares me...I do want her though, maybe it'll kick me to finally sell off the other box of Dissectables I have.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on November 16, 2020, 07:36:30 AM
MightyJaxx is making a Princess Celestia Dissectable! She's going to be a large figure and is a bit pricey at $150. That is probably standard for vinyl stuff but kind of scares me...I do want her though, maybe it'll kick me to finally sell off the other box of Dissectables I have.

$150??? That's like 50% more than the Kotobukiya scales? Why is she anime figure price? She better be really good, geez.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 16, 2020, 08:03:05 AM
Celestia isn't listed yet, but Garfield is up for the same price and he's 8inches tall. I mean, it's also free shipping, so I feel like that's factored in since they're from Singapore.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: banditpony on November 16, 2020, 08:09:06 AM
MightyJaxx is making a Princess Celestia Dissectable! She's going to be a large figure and is a bit pricey at $150. That is probably standard for vinyl stuff but kind of scares me...I do want her though, maybe it'll kick me to finally sell off the other box of Dissectables I have.

$150??? That's like 50% more than the Kotobukiya scales? Why is she anime figure price? She better be really good, geez.


It's pretty on par with vinyl toys.. (especially if limited edition, which she appears to be -- http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/xxray-plus-mlp-princess-celestia-from-mightyjaxx )

I wouldn't compare it to anime figurines prices.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on November 16, 2020, 11:15:53 AM
Celestia isn't listed yet, but Garfield is up for the same price and he's 8inches tall. I mean, it's also free shipping, so I feel like that's factored in since they're from Singapore.

I'm ashamed to admit that it took me about five minutes before I got what you meant here. For a moment I wondered if I'd missed a Garfield crossover pony.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on November 17, 2020, 12:08:14 PM
The Funko Pop G1 ponies are up for preorder on BigBadToyStore! (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Company=62) Well... five of them are. :blink:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: shabbychicdee on November 17, 2020, 01:22:42 PM
oh yeah i looked at a pop culture store here in NZ and they have them up for pre order too :biggrin: yahoo for retro stuff in NZ :lol:

sorry if this has been mentioned but there is a scented one, cotton candy, i never knew funko did scented ones.

anyways they are $25 here, $17uds  :huh: oh well, atleast i can owe own without the pricey shipping  :satisfied:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 18, 2020, 11:11:17 AM
The Garfield thing temporarily threw me off. :lol:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on November 19, 2020, 12:27:54 PM
More info on the POP ponies:
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/11/pre-orders-for-funko-retro-my-little.html

Pics of the keyrings (yay!), but also it turns out Bluebelle is a Hot Topic exclusive (!@#%$£^*)!!!!!!). Gah, I really hate how Funko does their exclusives.... scented CC as a Gamestop exclusive, sure, cool, but why have Bluebelle only at one store? >_< I guess that explains why she wasn't listed with the others in the original leak, though.

Still wish they'd made keyrings of all six, but if it can only be two, I'm glad they picked my favourite two. :> Definitely getting these, just hope my local-ish comic store can get their hands on Bluebelle... sometimes they stock exclusives, so fingers crossed...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on November 19, 2020, 02:46:37 PM
So THAT’S why I couldn’t find Bluebell. Delightful. :P
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on November 25, 2020, 03:52:57 PM
Acrylic stands of the Equestria Girls characters drawn by the artist who did the art on more recent EqG dolls' boxes are up for preorder!

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/11/know-idea-sega-toys-announce-acrylic.html?m=1

They're available to order from booth.pm, they release in February. Planning on ordering these in the next couple days, I'm just waiting to get and pay for my AmiAmi invoice first. I love the art on the more recent Equestria Girls doll boxes, so I'm excited for these! :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on November 26, 2020, 06:45:47 AM
Why are the eyes on the front of the face :| I really like the molds, but agh... don’t want my soul to get eaten by a funko pop in the middle of the night!

My feelings exactly. 🤣
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 30, 2020, 07:36:17 AM
Lite Brite and Twister are up on Hasbro Pulse


https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on November 30, 2020, 11:40:26 PM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/12/anthro-ponies-new-smashin-fashion-toys-revealed.html?

I'm unsure. The concept is cute but I don't want to get them if they turn out to be as incomplete as Guardians of Harmony was.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on December 01, 2020, 03:56:57 AM
And again Hasbro dig deep into the Jemverse for their EQG marketing concepts. Smashin' Fashions were Misfit fashions back in the eighties xD.

...I am not sure what to make of the figure though. I love Sunset Shimmer but she does look rather like a baby who's had too much sugar and is about to go nuts on it.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on December 01, 2020, 06:12:01 AM
Huh, not sure how I feel about these. I... I think I actually kind of like them? I like them better than the old anthro G3 Ponyvilles, certainly. Those never did it for me, but these are actually... kinda cute! I don't think I'd want one, though. I hope they make more characters~
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Minty_Magic on December 01, 2020, 06:50:05 AM
Um, I’m not usually a fan of anthro ponies at all, but I think I actually love these? I don’t know why, maybe the pony life designs are so non pony like in the first place they lend themselves better to this sort of thing! :P I’ll probably get at least one just to say I have it.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 01, 2020, 07:26:02 AM
Yuck.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 01, 2020, 07:42:40 AM
I LOVE it!!! It's like they're appealing directly to me, I love anthro stuff. :P It's a shame that the clothing is just the single colored plastic we've been seeing, I would love to try to make more clothes for them out of fabric.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 01, 2020, 08:38:08 AM
I LOVE it!!! It's like they're appealing directly to me, I love anthro stuff. :P It's a shame that the clothing is just the single colored plastic we've been seeing, I would love to try to make more clothes for them out of fabric.

With the plastic, it could be easy to paint to get the look you want too.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 01, 2020, 09:20:05 AM
Good point! I worry that it would rub off if it's a bit more rubbery but it's worth a shot.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on December 01, 2020, 09:20:39 AM
I LOVE it!!! It's like they're appealing directly to me, I love anthro stuff. :P It's a shame that the clothing is just the single colored plastic we've been seeing, I would love to try to make more clothes for them out of fabric.

With the plastic, it could be easy to paint to get the look you want too.

Yes, you can get flexible acrylic paint (it's in the cosplay aisle at Michael's) that should work well.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on December 01, 2020, 09:52:51 AM
Sorry but I prefer my Ponies to have hooves, manes & tails, & not stand on two legs unless posing in a dance move

Dolls to me are dolls, Ponies are Ponies, & never the twain should meet
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Mrs. Prospector on December 01, 2020, 10:03:34 AM
Thanks, Hasbro! I hate them! I'm not a fan of anthro ponies, and their upright poses make the PL style look even more un-equine. I'm sick of the plastic clothing and non-brushable hair, and the pearly plastic everything's made of is weird, to say the least.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on December 01, 2020, 10:15:11 AM
It looks like they're articulated enough to be put down on four legs but I may wait to see these in person before I decide if I want any. 
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 01, 2020, 10:21:49 AM
I doubt that the neck will have the appropriate articulation to make any 4-legged poses look natural. XD Imagine.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on December 01, 2020, 10:31:37 AM
I doubt that the neck will have the appropriate articulation to make any 4-legged poses look natural. XD Imagine.

Maybe not but if you look closely at the neck it looks like they've tried to make it go up and down.  (Sorry, this was the biggest picture I could find so it's hard to see)

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Once I see it in person I'll decide if it's worth getting.  :shrug:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: banditpony on December 01, 2020, 10:39:03 AM
A picture on the side of the box shows the pony on all fours. Kind of hard to see, and who knows how good it actually looks.
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:) I would of loved this concept as a kid~ As a toy -- I think the plastic clothes are smart. It makes it easier for some kids to play with.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on December 01, 2020, 10:49:31 AM
If they can transform from pony to anthro that would be really sweet. I'm just worried Applejack will get left out because the line is about fashion the way Rarity got left out of GoH because she's not as action oriented.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on December 01, 2020, 11:05:30 AM
I guess ponies with brushable hair are a thing of the past. I had pretty high hopes for G4.5 at the start with the release of those brushables that included two non main 6 ponies. Ah well.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 01, 2020, 11:23:53 AM
I guess ponies with brushable hair are a thing of the past. I had pretty high hopes for G4.5 at the start with the release of those brushables that included two non main 6 ponies. Ah well.
They still exist, we just got a 12-pack release of the larger sizes, I guess they're trying to seperate hair play toys from fashion toys?
I do wish they had brushable hair though.
Good eye on the joint! It's nice to see more articulation then, I was afraid the legs would only go up and down!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on December 01, 2020, 11:57:16 AM
I guess ponies with brushable hair are a thing of the past. I had pretty high hopes for G4.5 at the start with the release of those brushables that included two non main 6 ponies. Ah well.

There are listings for a line called Best Hair Day. I hope those at least have hair.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on December 01, 2020, 12:57:59 PM

...I am not sure what to make of the figure though. I love Sunset Shimmer but she does look rather like a baby who's had too much sugar and is about to go nuts on it.

Now I can’t unsee a baby that has had too much sugar when I look at her :lol:

Ponyfan
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on December 01, 2020, 01:39:28 PM
I guess ponies with brushable hair are a thing of the past. I had pretty high hopes for G4.5 at the start with the release of those brushables that included two non main 6 ponies. Ah well.

There are listings for a line called Best Hair Day. I hope those at least have hair.

I think those are the ones that have plastic, swappable manes:
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 01, 2020, 01:43:56 PM
Sorry but I prefer my Ponies to have hooves, manes & tails, & not stand on two legs unless posing in a dance move

Dolls to me are dolls, Ponies are Ponies, & never the twain should meet


Same here.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on December 01, 2020, 01:50:13 PM
Non-brushy ponies are not real ponies.

>.>
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on December 01, 2020, 02:32:45 PM
I hope the actual toys are pearlized like they seem to be in the promotional pictures!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: otocolobus_manul on December 01, 2020, 02:42:40 PM
Honestly? The hair has been overwhelmingly terrible for the past few years, and seems to be getting worse. I'd rather have non-brushables than brushables with stiff, greasy hair that I can't make look decent no matter how hard I try. If they can't do brushable hair right, they shouldn't do it at all, imo.

Also I don't like anthros but these are less anthros and more bipedal animals, so they're ok in my book. The moment they start having hands and human bodies is the moment they lose me.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on December 01, 2020, 02:58:12 PM
Honestly? The hair has been overwhelmingly terrible for the past few years, and seems to be getting worse. I'd rather have non-brushables than brushables with stiff, greasy hair that I can't make look decent no matter how hard I try. If they can't do brushable hair right, they shouldn't do it at all, imo.

Nobody is validating bad quality hair, but the fact remains that My Little Pony is not an action figure franchise, it's a brushable hair toy at its core.

Hasbro need to make more effort on the hair quality, that's all. Then everyone is happy.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: BubbleTea on December 01, 2020, 03:43:14 PM
wow. I was NOT expecting that. I'm glad they're able to stand on all fours at least  -_-
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 01, 2020, 04:42:22 PM
Honestly? The hair has been overwhelmingly terrible for the past few years, and seems to be getting worse. I'd rather have non-brushables than brushables with stiff, greasy hair that I can't make look decent no matter how hard I try. If they can't do brushable hair right, they shouldn't do it at all, imo.

Nobody is validating bad quality hair, but the fact remains that My Little Pony is not an action figure franchise, it's a brushable hair toy at its core.

Hasbro need to make more effort on the hair quality, that's all. Then everyone is happy.

Second, third, fourth and fifth this.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Mana Minori on December 01, 2020, 07:13:59 PM
Everyone seems to be comparing these new SS ponies to g3.5 bipedal ponies. And I’m just here like- yo. Takaras did it first. ;_;
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on December 01, 2020, 08:12:33 PM
Honestly? The hair has been overwhelmingly terrible for the past few years, and seems to be getting worse. I'd rather have non-brushables than brushables with stiff, greasy hair that I can't make look decent no matter how hard I try. If they can't do brushable hair right, they shouldn't do it at all, imo.

Nobody is validating bad quality hair, but the fact remains that My Little Pony is not an action figure franchise, it's a brushable hair toy at its core.

Hasbro need to make more effort on the hair quality, that's all. Then everyone is happy.

Second, third, fourth and fifth this.
Takes it up to tenth
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on December 01, 2020, 09:03:33 PM
The way their still look like ponies but are acting like people kinda reminds me of Tales.

I guess ponies with brushable hair are a thing of the past. I had pretty high hopes for G4.5 at the start with the release of those brushables that included two non main 6 ponies. Ah well.

There are listings for a line called Best Hair Day. I hope those at least have hair.

I think those are the ones that have plastic, swappable manes:
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I hope those aren't them. I hate to throw around McDonald's toy as an insult because they have had some decent toys but I will say they look actually worse than McDonald's toys.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: silverdragon54 on December 10, 2020, 06:52:05 PM
I was starting to wonder about the Ghostbusters pony that I preordered in...June, I think? It was a while ago. Lo and behold, she landed on my doorstep today!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on December 10, 2020, 07:59:20 PM
I was starting to wonder about the Ghostbusters pony that I preordered in...June, I think? It was a while ago. Lo and behold, she landed on my doorstep today!

That's cool, I thought those weren't coming out until January.  I'll have to check Gamestop and see if they got that one.  They've had the others so far.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 10, 2020, 08:04:41 PM
I was starting to wonder about the Ghostbusters pony that I preordered in...June, I think? It was a while ago. Lo and behold, she landed on my doorstep today!

Sweet! How do you like her?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: silverdragon54 on December 10, 2020, 10:47:41 PM
I was starting to wonder about the Ghostbusters pony that I preordered in...June, I think? It was a while ago. Lo and behold, she landed on my doorstep today!

Sweet! How do you like her?

I adore Ghostbusters, so I just HAD to have her. The pink/green combo is a little eye-searing, but it works for the character. The green is spot on for ectoplasm. Glow-in-the-dark would have been cool, but I'm not really complaining. Overall, a lovely collector's item!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on December 10, 2020, 10:53:18 PM
New Smashin Fashion set with DJ P0N-3 Vinyl Scratch and Pinkie. These ones are actually super cute, I love the clothes. The clothes on the other sets disappointed me but I'm liking a lot of these. There's a lot more colour. Maybe I'll pick this one up.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on December 11, 2020, 04:29:33 AM
Finally the front facing eyes make sense :lol:
I don't really give a hoot about the Pony Life haters, ponies were walking on two legs ever since G1. It's not gonna end the world.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 11, 2020, 08:09:45 AM
I was starting to wonder about the Ghostbusters pony that I preordered in...June, I think? It was a while ago. Lo and behold, she landed on my doorstep today!

Sweet! How do you like her?

I adore Ghostbusters, so I just HAD to have her. The pink/green combo is a little eye-searing, but it works for the character. The green is spot on for ectoplasm. Glow-in-the-dark would have been cool, but I'm not really complaining. Overall, a lovely collector's item!

That's good! I love her colors too, I hope you'll show her off?  How's the quality?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: silverdragon54 on December 11, 2020, 04:21:49 PM
Where does everyone store pics to link to anymore? I don't think Photobucket still works for free.

Can't really say too much about quality. She looks like a well made pony-shaped lump of plastic. :lol: No factory dirt that I can see, and the paint job seems fine too. I have no intention of unboxing her for a closer inspection.  :P
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 11, 2020, 07:55:49 PM
Check sigs and site support for everyone's suggestions. ;)
That's good to hear about the quality! I'm still skipping these I think.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: achab1984 on December 15, 2020, 01:58:04 PM
Hasbro lost me a long time ago!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on December 16, 2020, 03:54:07 AM
Twinkle Eyes are back!...Kind of! But not really...!

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/12/secret-rings-blind-bags-revealed.html

There's a new set of gemstone-inspired pony blind boxes with some new ponies obviously taking inspiration from the Twinkle Eye set. The figure is removable from the ring.

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Includes figures inspired by the My Little Pony: Pony Life show, as well as classic My Little Pony characters: Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash (featuring a fun sparkly finish!) Masquerade, Locket Key, Fluttershy, Magic Mimics, Bright Sun, Applejack, Fizzleshake, Rarity, and Sweet Sugar Pop (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

Locket is really the only one resembling her old self. The rest of the ponies seem to have different designs, such as "Fizzleshake" being pink, and "Magic Mimics" being... blue? "Sweet Sugar Pop" is blue at least. Here's Locket Key:

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: banditpony on December 16, 2020, 06:58:12 AM
They remind me of ring pops! :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 16, 2020, 07:10:19 AM
I'm assuming the extra name stuff is like for trademark reasons...I like the polygonal look of these!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on December 16, 2020, 07:40:00 AM
Those blind bag ponies look really cute! Might try to pick up a few!

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/12/images-found-of-best-hair-day-princess.html

Upcoming Cadance brushable. Article says she should be around the size of that large styling Rarity from the first wave of G4.5 ponies. Kinda cute but I think I'm probably skipping on any G4.5s this large. Largest I'm willing to go with them is the normal fashion style size.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 16, 2020, 07:46:40 AM
Wth is this? Also, they remind me of ring pops and those "crystal animal" toys. I think they were like LPS or something. Weird. Sweet Pop is probably the closest to her old self. Also, I was hoping this would be Basic Fun showing off their TEs. Bright Sun and Fizzleshake look completely new.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on December 16, 2020, 07:16:51 PM
I actually really like the secret ring ponies—although not the blind packaging. XP It’s something different, with new characters. Depending on whether I can find a way to buy a full/complete case, I might get them.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 16, 2020, 08:21:46 PM
Why does everything hafta be covered in goop with these people? If your gonna do that Hasbro, get rights to Toxic Avenger or Creepy Crawlers while your at it.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on December 16, 2020, 08:31:54 PM
yeah, I'm more than ready for the slime craze to die out -_- I don't get why it needs to be shoehorned into everything.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on December 16, 2020, 08:54:25 PM
Low-poly ponies? I think that's pretty neat. I'm not so sure about the blind bag aspect of them; perhaps they'll have an external letter or a sneaky way to peek (assuming there's more than one color of coating)!

I guess I know why they chose Twinkle Eyes, but they don't translate well here. For a figure to be translucent, it's quite difficult to do multi-colored pieces, and with the scale of the figures, they really only want to do one piece per mane and tail (I wonder what they did to Rainbow Dash?). They would have to choose which color was most important to the overall color scheme, and for the most part I think they did a good job. I would've made the tail a different color than the mane to increase color variety, but that's just me. I'm all about the accuracy.

Have a look at this list and tell me what you'd change!
Spoiler
Fizzy- Aqua green with Light pink/white/dark pink/aqua green hair
Fizzleshake- Magenta (why?) with pale reddish-pink hair

Locket- Pink with white/light pink/peach/purple
Locket Key- Pink with purple hair

Mimic- Lime green with chartreuse/pale pink/green/red hair
Magic Mimics- Green-yellow with red hair

Bright Eyes- Blue with white/gold/orange/red hair
Bright Sun- Blue with orange hair

Sweet Pop- Blue with dark pink/yellow/purple/pale pink hair
Sweet Sugar Pop- Blue with purple hair

The Sparkle Ponies would've worked well for this, with them having solid-color manes. There's the two different hair color variants with Napper and Star Hopper, but that's just a matter of picking one and running with it. The Glow 'n' Shows would've made cool chase figures, too!

My main issue with these is that stock-image Fizzy/Fizzleshake is magenta. Will they fix it before release? Probably not. It's a shame, too; I really like Fizzy's colors and pink for her mane would translate better than most of the other colors! Also, Mimic/Magic Mimics is a bit too yellow for my taste, but perhaps she's greener in person, like Surprise's hair color. I don't know what Masquerade will look like, but I think it makes sense to be yellow with green hair. I worry for Rainbow Dash, though. They also didn't use the proper eye colors for some of them, but that's a minor detail.

That said, I'm looking forward to these guys, but I don't know if I'll aim to collect them all.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 16, 2020, 09:41:07 PM
*snerk* Low poly-res.

I think Fizzleshake is more a relative of Fizzy Pop then Fizzy.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on December 17, 2020, 05:59:52 AM
Why does everything hafta be covered in goop with these people? If your gonna do that Hasbro, get rights to Toxic Avenger or Creepy Crawlers while your at it.

I don't think it's like slime this time. Looks like Hasbro is digging into the archives for more than just the Twinkle Eyes.

www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/treasurerocks.php
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 17, 2020, 06:39:44 AM
Huh. Never heard of those.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on December 17, 2020, 12:57:43 PM
Wearing my tinfoil hat and all, but Hasbro kind of reviving the G1 TE names gives me hope we might see some G1 inspired designs in the upcoming generation, similar to how G4 borrowed so much from G3 when it came to the Blind Bag ponies.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Goanna on December 17, 2020, 10:19:50 PM
Oh those ring bling bags are interesting. I actually really like the geometric looking style!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on December 17, 2020, 11:05:01 PM
In my opinion best looking ponies of g4.5 so far. Wish they had some that looked more like g1 twinkle eyes though...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on December 19, 2020, 08:26:02 PM
Kotobukiya held a stream today to give updates and announcements on figures. Celestia and Luna's sculpts have been revealed!

https://twitter.com/Kotobukiya_EN/status/1340479515202482176
https://twitter.com/Kotobukiya_EN/status/1340479591203233792

Luna has both the human and pony sculpted already, while so far they're only able to show the sculpt for human Celestia. They said they're still working on the pony sculpt.

That was all the pony news there was in the Koto stream.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on December 19, 2020, 09:28:01 PM
Kotobukiya held a stream today to give updates and announcements on figures. Celestia and Luna's sculpts have been revealed!

https://twitter.com/Kotobukiya_EN/status/1340479515202482176
https://twitter.com/Kotobukiya_EN/status/1340479591203233792

Luna has both the human and pony sculpted already, while so far they're only able to show the sculpt for human Celestia. They said they're still working on the pony sculpt.

That was all the pony news there was in the Koto stream.
Wow these look GREAT
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: sentimental on December 20, 2020, 12:21:47 AM
super excited for the celestia... i adore the kotobukiya reimaginings !
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on December 20, 2020, 07:10:03 AM
Ooooh, they're gorgeous! Can't wait to see the final versions ^^
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on December 25, 2020, 06:54:06 PM
Have these been posted yet? Sorry if they have!
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Those are the Cadance, Rarity, and Sunset Shimmer from that promo image a while ago. I'd bet money that that's Twilight, but the other two excite me! The image source implies them to be Gusty and Fizzy, but there aren't enough details for me to say for certain. The mint green one, Fizzy or not, will be the first one I go after! This looks like a discount release with the lack of packaging, unpainted hair, and single-colored symbols. I plan to add details to mine, but if they're cheap enough, I'll buy doubles and keep them as-is.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 25, 2020, 07:58:24 PM
Someone in the PL discord server posted this a few days ago, Fizzy and Gusty!
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on December 25, 2020, 08:17:14 PM
Oh wow! I wish they were brushables, but I’m excited to see more G1 characters being acknowledged. :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: NanoRuby on December 25, 2020, 08:18:37 PM
My girls are getting new toys, I'm so excited! I'll definitely be picking up extras to add hair stripes and stuff. Maybe some rhinestones for Fizzy as well?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on December 25, 2020, 08:40:51 PM
Is there any official confirmation on those names? I wonder if they'll call her "Fizzleshake" like the secret rings figure...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 25, 2020, 09:06:13 PM
Have these been posted yet? Sorry if they have!
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Those are the Cadance, Rarity, and Sunset Shimmer from that promo image a while ago. I'd bet money that that's Twilight, but the other two excite me! The image source implies them to be Gusty and Fizzy, but there aren't enough details for me to say for certain. The mint green one, Fizzy or not, will be the first one I go after! This looks like a discount release with the lack of packaging, unpainted hair, and single-colored symbols. I plan to add details to mine, but if they're cheap enough, I'll buy doubles and keep them as-is.

I want to know who the white and green ones are too.

Could be some of the blind bags shown earlier.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on December 26, 2020, 06:02:15 AM
oh dang, Fizzy and Gusty :O Although wow they look weird without their hair stripes - especially Fizzy - with that shade of green they used, she looks too Minty-ish for my liking. I quite like Gusty, though.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: fuzzysherbet on December 26, 2020, 06:32:14 AM
pretty cool to see gusty!! probably won't be getting any of these, since i'm not a fan of moulded hair ponies, but it's still nice to see some variety!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 26, 2020, 10:26:17 AM
Huh. That's interesting that they're bringing back Fizzy...sort of. Her symbol looks weird.

Maybe its just my phone, but Gusty looks like she's tinged a very faint blue.

I look forward to seeing the customs you guys make out of her and Gusty.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on December 26, 2020, 10:44:38 AM
Gusty, well, fine...but that is a bit of an insult to Fizzy. Looks more like they gave Minty a horn and redid her symbol.

The beauty of the TE set, aside the obvious TWINKLE EYES...is the four colour hair. But if you're going to knock it down to one colour, you'd think it'd at least be dark pink.

Yes, I know this is PL/reboot/whatever. BUT still.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 26, 2020, 10:55:22 AM
Gusty, well, fine...but that is a bit of an insult to Fizzy. Looks more like they gave Minty a horn and redid her symbol.

The beauty of the TE set, aside the obvious TWINKLE EYES...is the four colour hair. But if you're going to knock it down to one colour, you'd think it'd at least be dark pink.

Yes, I know this is PL/reboot/whatever. BUT still.

Perhaps? Perhaps not? I'll wait to see what Hasbro says. Pity its not on a mishmash pose. I would have grabbed that. I'd rather have that be a new character.




Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on December 26, 2020, 10:57:06 AM
I guess there really won't be any more regular size PL brushables.
 -_-
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 26, 2020, 11:01:39 AM
Haha! It'd be a hoot if someone stuck a pair of beddy bye eyes into PL Gusty.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on December 26, 2020, 11:38:46 AM
These really do look cheap with the lack of hair highlights. Fizzy's one thing (I agree her hair should've been darker, body too) but Cadance is almost unrecognizable. If they'd at least given them *one* hair streak they'd look more like themselves, IMO.

I think her symbol looks weird cause they didn't colour in the froth/foam. :/ I don't mind that they reduced it to just one float - I don't think they could fit in any more without making it difficult to tell what her symbol actually is - but c'mon, Hasbro, at least finish the symbols. >_<
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 26, 2020, 11:39:35 AM
These really do look cheap with the lack of hair highlights. Fizzy's one thing (I agree her hair should've been darker, body too) but Cadance is almost unrecognizable. If they'd at least given them *one* hair streak they'd look more like themselves, IMO.

I think her symbol looks weird cause they didn't colour in the froth/foam. :/ I don't mind that they reduced it to just one float - I don't think they could fit in any more without making it difficult to tell what her symbol actually is - but c'mon, Hasbro, at least finish the symbols. >_<

The symbol looks a bit different to Fizzy's.  :wonder:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on December 26, 2020, 04:03:39 PM
I miss brushable hair  :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on December 26, 2020, 05:03:52 PM
I want them.  And I want extras for some customs...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Goanna on December 26, 2020, 08:13:00 PM
They really do look so lazy and strange with the uncoloured in symbols and only one hair colour. As Carrehz said, Princess Cadance looks completely unrecognisable, I had no idea that was meant to be her at first glance. Same with Sunset Shimmer. You'd think they'd at least get the g4 characters to look correct, since those are the ponies kids these days will be used to.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 28, 2020, 10:21:57 AM
I really, reeeeaaaallly hope that's not Fizzy.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Mrs. Prospector on December 29, 2020, 03:23:12 PM
I'm glad to see Hasbro is bringing some G1 ponies back, but I really wish they would have thought about this during early G4, when the molds were at least slightly equine, and the ponies didn't have solid colored, molded hair and single colored cutie marks.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on December 29, 2020, 05:38:41 PM
I'm glad to see Hasbro is bringing some G1 ponies back, but I really wish they would have thought about this during early G4, when the molds were at least slightly equine, and the ponies didn't have solid colored, molded hair and single colored cutie marks.
Me too  :cry: would have loved a G4 brushable of fizzy
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 29, 2020, 05:41:23 PM
I'm glad to see Hasbro is bringing some G1 ponies back, but I really wish they would have thought about this during early G4, when the molds were at least slightly equine, and the ponies didn't have solid colored, molded hair and single colored cutie marks.
Me too  :cry: would have loved a G4 brushable of fizzy

She probably would have had only two colors in her hair. You know how Hasbro is these days.  :nope:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on December 29, 2020, 05:43:10 PM
I'm glad to see Hasbro is bringing some G1 ponies back, but I really wish they would have thought about this during early G4, when the molds were at least slightly equine, and the ponies didn't have solid colored, molded hair and single colored cutie marks.
Me too  :cry: would have loved a G4 brushable of fizzy

She probably would have had only two colors in her hair. You know how Hasbro is these days.  :nope:
I'll take anything that isn't plastic at this point  :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 29, 2020, 05:55:07 PM
I'm glad to see Hasbro is bringing some G1 ponies back, but I really wish they would have thought about this during early G4, when the molds were at least slightly equine, and the ponies didn't have solid colored, molded hair and single colored cutie marks.
Me too  :cry: would have loved a G4 brushable of fizzy

She probably would have had only two colors in her hair. You know how Hasbro is these days.  :nope:
I'll take anything that isn't plastic at this point  :(

Be careful what you wish for.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on December 30, 2020, 01:28:30 AM
I miss brushable hair  :(
THIS
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: fuzzysherbet on December 31, 2020, 05:45:13 AM
found the smashin fashions at the big w i usually go to! i didn't grab any as i do not like that particular line, but if any australians have been looking for them, might be worth trying there!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on December 31, 2020, 04:49:32 PM
found the smashin fashions at the big w i usually go to! i didn't grab any as i do not like that particular line, but if any australians have been looking for them, might be worth trying there!

Neat! I hope they start popping up in the US soon, I'd like to see one in person.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: InkyMilk on January 01, 2021, 10:04:44 PM
Someone in the PL discord server posted this a few days ago, Fizzy and Gusty!
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Sorry if I missed (I did read back quite a few pages  >_<) but where are these available?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 02, 2021, 07:13:49 AM
That picture was from a Swiss toy shop, but beyond that we don't know! Hopefully where most of the other stuff is found.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 02, 2021, 07:32:47 AM
Found Lite Brite and Twister at GameStop if anyone is looking.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on January 02, 2021, 10:39:04 AM
Someone in the PL discord server posted this a few days ago, Fizzy and Gusty!
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Sorry if I missed (I did read back quite a few pages  >_<) but where are these available?

Not sure yet but I wouldn't be surprised if they popped up at Dollar Tree or somewhere like that.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 02, 2021, 11:00:20 AM
Oh! I did see some of the EQG Dolls at Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 02, 2021, 03:24:31 PM
Someone in the PL discord server posted this a few days ago, Fizzy and Gusty!
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Sorry if I missed (I did read back quite a few pages  >_<) but where are these available?

Not sure yet but I wouldn't be surprised if they popped up at Dollar Tree or somewhere like that.

I hope so, I'll get some to experiment with slicing the hair off and drilling holes for rooting.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 02, 2021, 04:19:40 PM
Someone in the PL discord server posted this a few days ago, Fizzy and Gusty!
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Sorry if I missed (I did read back quite a few pages  >_<) but where are these available?

Not sure yet but I wouldn't be surprised if they popped up at Dollar Tree or somewhere like that.

I hope so, I'll get some to experiment with slicing the hair off and drilling holes for rooting.

Looking forward to seeing what you do.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 07, 2021, 03:13:11 PM

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We got some McDonald's toys coming up. These have been in Saudi Arabia thus far, I'd like to see them in the states (the mlp merch Instagram says it includes the US) but the website isn't reflecting this.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 07, 2021, 03:42:58 PM

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We got some McDonald's toys coming up. These have been in Saudi Arabia thus far, I'd like to see them in the states (the mlp merch Instagram says it includes the US) but the website isn't reflecting this.
(I'm in US for context) My niece got a happy meal today and didn't get a pony - happy meal website also hasn't put anything pony up.
Hopefully we get them, I find fluttershy very charming.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Sawkinator on January 09, 2021, 11:04:52 AM
"Man I haven't checked up on new MLP figures in forever, I wonder what's new."

-sees that there's almost no new brushables being released anymore-

"What the eff."
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 09, 2021, 11:24:37 AM
"Man I haven't checked up on new MLP figures in forever, I wonder what's new."

-sees that there's almost no new brushables being released anymore-

"What the eff."

We feel you
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on January 09, 2021, 01:09:53 PM
"Man I haven't checked up on new MLP figures in forever, I wonder what's new."

-sees that there's almost no new brushables being released anymore-

"What the eff."

We feel you
Totally xxx
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 09, 2021, 05:38:40 PM
If anyone is looking for Potion Nova and Trixie, I spotted them at DD's Discounts.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: LadyAmalthea on January 11, 2021, 09:47:03 PM
I don't know if this is the thread where someone was looking for potion ponies, but I saw these today on clearance at Target. There was Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and several Potion Novas. I thought about grabbing them all in case someone on here wanted 'em, but I didn't find the original item I went in for, and didn't feel like standing in line so I didn't. I could always go back tomorrow if someone did want them...I'll have time to kill in that area.

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Also saw this set with Luna...also on clearance...she's not a brushable, but still cute!

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on January 11, 2021, 09:48:53 PM

Also saw this set with Luna...also on clearance...she's not a brushable, but still cute!

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:0 Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 12, 2021, 08:49:32 PM
Well, the McDonald's ponies aren't in the US. I look at a Facebook fan page in addition to the Happy Meal site to predict the next toy; the fan page said that the next toys, which came out yesterday, would be Hasbro, which seemed promising! Alas, we've got Hasbro Gaming toys in the US for now. Sad me is sad.

Has anybody posted all the Secret Rings yet? There's an image of all of the first wave. Of course, Rainbow Dash's hair is all red...
Targets are starting to stock them, but of course the one closest to me isn't! If yours has them, do check them out- I want firsthand pictures and confirmation of Fizzleshake's coloration!
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And here's a bit of speculation. Here's an image that was found on Taobao (?) which seems to show not only a second wave of these, but (potentially) the G5 logo!
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The logo speaks for itself, but note the magenta bases and the twelve ponies in the bottom right. The bottom six are clearly the Mane 6, but who are those six above them? They're inconsistent with the ones we've already seen! They could just be prototype renders, though.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 12, 2021, 11:25:43 PM
For some reason that logo reminds me of Bewitched.

Who is the yellow/blue one?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 12, 2021, 11:39:58 PM
Who is the yellow/blue one?
Masquerade. I wish they'd chosen a greener shade for her hair, but it looks aqua enough, I guess.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 13, 2021, 07:33:52 AM
Who is the yellow/blue one?
Masquerade. I wish they'd chosen a greener shade for her hair, but it looks aqua enough, I guess.


Whuh?  :what:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: glitterball on January 13, 2021, 07:35:55 AM
And here's a bit of speculation. Here's an image that was found on Taobao (?) which seems to show not only a second wave of these, but (potentially) the G5 logo!

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re: the logo -
My Little Rony?
My Little Bony?    :lol: :lol: :lol:

Curious!  :cool:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: galaxy22586 on January 13, 2021, 08:48:52 AM
I don't know if this is the thread where someone was looking for potion ponies, but I saw these today on clearance at Target. There was Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and several Potion Novas. I thought about grabbing them all in case someone on here wanted 'em, but I didn't find the original item I went in for, and didn't feel like standing in line so I didn't. I could always go back tomorrow if someone did want them...I'll have time to kill in that area.

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Also saw this set with Luna...also on clearance...she's not a brushable, but still cute!

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My...how the design of my beloved ponies have changed over time..
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 13, 2021, 09:09:38 AM
And here's a bit of speculation. Here's an image that was found on Taobao (?) which seems to show not only a second wave of these, but (potentially) the G5 logo!

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re: the logo -
My Little Rony?
My Little Bony?    :lol: :lol: :lol:

Curious!  :cool:
I'm pretty sure it says pony, but there's just a star behind it.


I should correct myself, since I apparently can't count- there are FIVE new characters shown in that image, not six. If they're keeping the Twinkle-Eye inspiration, I'll take a guess at each. Note that this is just speculation!
Left to right:
-Pink/purple- Whizzer. She was frequently paired with Masquerade in the cartoon, so I feel she's a likely choice for a release like this.
-Blue/pink- Sweet Stuff- I'd actually be surprised if she wasn't- the body color's spot-on!
-Purple/purple- Mayyybe Galaxy? She's a unicorn and vaguely fits, I guess... I don't know who else it would be.
-Orange/pink- I'm thinking Party Time, but you can see that this one has green eyes... They weren't 100% accurate on the first wave, though, so I wouldn't put it past them.
-Yellow/aqua- Not very sure on this one, but her eyes seem to be red, so I'm thinking Tic Tac Toe. Quackers is the runner-up, but that's only if they don't do Tic Tac Toe. She'd be a stretch, but they do seem to favor the front hair color over others and maybe referenced a yellowed one... Again, it's a stretch!

It's hard to guess because of the single-colored hair and the overall inaccuracy of the first set. Does anybody have any different guesses?

If (big if!) these are all correct, that'd leave Gingerbread, Speedy, Sky Rocket, and Quackers (or, less likely, Tic Tac Toe) for a potential third wave, but I don't know if they're even keeping the theme, so grain of salt. I don't even have any first wave ponies, so perhaps I should slow down a bit and at least see if I like these before I get excited for new ones.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 13, 2021, 09:17:23 AM
My first thoughts were Sweetheart and Scoot-a-loo (G3)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: banditpony on January 13, 2021, 09:21:47 AM
And here's a bit of speculation. Here's an image that was found on Taobao (?) which seems to show not only a second wave of these, but (potentially) the G5 logo!

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re: the logo -
My Little Rony?
My Little Bony?    :lol: :lol: :lol:

Curious!  :cool:

I agree w/ MintyMyndi that it has a star icon behind it from the background design, making it less legible.. it makes me angry as a designer. >/

If that indeed is a new logo, I like it. :) It's on trend, although I wonder about the longevity of that. It seems like it could feel dated soon too -- lol.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: LadyAmalthea on January 13, 2021, 09:29:36 AM




My...how the design of my beloved ponies have changed over time..

I know...they're sure not what I grew up with, either!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on January 13, 2021, 10:20:05 AM
the logo has a long, trailing line for the "P" - sorta like how Trixie Lulamoon's symbol has that trail of stardust or whatever - but yeah it really does look like an "R" x) I hope that's just an early logo and not the final one, lol.

Not a fan of the tiny "i" in "Little" either - took me a minute to realize it was there and it didn't say "Lttle" :silly:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: banditpony on January 13, 2021, 11:07:14 AM
the logo has a long, trailing line for the "P" -

I assume you are referring to the decorative part of the P? I would call that a flourish.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on January 13, 2021, 11:22:37 AM
Flourish - that's it, thanks. Knew there was a specific term for it but my mind was blanking.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 13, 2021, 11:48:17 AM
the logo has a long, trailing line for the "P" - sorta like how Trixie Lulamoon's symbol has that trail of stardust or whatever - but yeah it really does look like an "R" x) I hope that's just an early logo and not the final one, lol.
How cool would it be if it still led to a star that was also the hole in the O?

Still, there's no confirmation that it's even official in the first place, so we'll just have to wait and see, possibly at the upcoming February virtual thingy.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on January 13, 2021, 02:16:52 PM
Really still not on board with this G1 TE pony mangling. If that is what it is.

Unless of course these are inspirations for ponies that will appear in G5. In which case...I will be so confused.



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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 13, 2021, 02:45:16 PM
Really still not on board with this G1 TE pony mangling. If that is what it is.

Unless of course these are inspirations for ponies that will appear in G5. In which case...I will be so confused.

Will not be happy if they're mangled G5 TEs in PL style.  :huh:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on January 13, 2021, 02:55:05 PM
And here's a bit of speculation. Here's an image that was found on Taobao (?) which seems to show not only a second wave of these, but (potentially) the G5 logo!

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re: the logo -
My Little Rony?
My Little Bony?    :lol: :lol: :lol:

Curious!  :cool:
I'm pretty sure it says pony, but there's just a star behind it.


I should correct myself, since I apparently can't count- there are FIVE new characters shown in that image, not six. If they're keeping the Twinkle-Eye inspiration, I'll take a guess at each. Note that this is just speculation!
Left to right:
-Pink/purple- Whizzer. She was frequently paired with Masquerade in the cartoon, so I feel she's a likely choice for a release like this.
-Blue/pink- Sweet Stuff- I'd actually be surprised if she wasn't- the body color's spot-on!
-Purple/purple- Mayyybe Galaxy? She's a unicorn and vaguely fits, I guess... I don't know who else it would be.
-Orange/pink- I'm thinking Party Time, but you can see that this one has green eyes... They weren't 100% accurate on the first wave, though, so I wouldn't put it past them.
-Yellow/aqua- Not very sure on this one, but her eyes seem to be red, so I'm thinking Tic Tac Toe. Quackers is the runner-up, but that's only if they don't do Tic Tac Toe. She'd be a stretch, but they do seem to favor the front hair color over others and maybe referenced a yellowed one... Again, it's a stretch!

It's hard to guess because of the single-colored hair and the overall inaccuracy of the first set. Does anybody have any different guesses?

If (big if!) these are all correct, that'd leave Gingerbread, Speedy, Sky Rocket, and Quackers (or, less likely, Tic Tac Toe) for a potential third wave, but I don't know if they're even keeping the theme, so grain of salt. I don't even have any first wave ponies, so perhaps I should slow down a bit and at least see if I like these before I get excited for new ones.

It says 12 to collect despite there only being 11 shown. I think there's another one not shown.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 13, 2021, 03:04:50 PM
And here's a bit of speculation. Here's an image that was found on Taobao (?) which seems to show not only a second wave of these, but (potentially) the G5 logo!

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re: the logo -
My Little Rony?
My Little Bony?    :lol: :lol: :lol:

Curious!  :cool:
I'm pretty sure it says pony, but there's just a star behind it.


I should correct myself, since I apparently can't count- there are FIVE new characters shown in that image, not six. If they're keeping the Twinkle-Eye inspiration, I'll take a guess at each. Note that this is just speculation!
Left to right:
-Pink/purple- Whizzer. She was frequently paired with Masquerade in the cartoon, so I feel she's a likely choice for a release like this.
-Blue/pink- Sweet Stuff- I'd actually be surprised if she wasn't- the body color's spot-on!
-Purple/purple- Mayyybe Galaxy? She's a unicorn and vaguely fits, I guess... I don't know who else it would be.
-Orange/pink- I'm thinking Party Time, but you can see that this one has green eyes... They weren't 100% accurate on the first wave, though, so I wouldn't put it past them.
-Yellow/aqua- Not very sure on this one, but her eyes seem to be red, so I'm thinking Tic Tac Toe. Quackers is the runner-up, but that's only if they don't do Tic Tac Toe. She'd be a stretch, but they do seem to favor the front hair color over others and maybe referenced a yellowed one... Again, it's a stretch!

It's hard to guess because of the single-colored hair and the overall inaccuracy of the first set. Does anybody have any different guesses?

If (big if!) these are all correct, that'd leave Gingerbread, Speedy, Sky Rocket, and Quackers (or, less likely, Tic Tac Toe) for a potential third wave, but I don't know if they're even keeping the theme, so grain of salt. I don't even have any first wave ponies, so perhaps I should slow down a bit and at least see if I like these before I get excited for new ones.

It says 12 to collect despite there only being 11 shown. I think there's another one not shown.
It has pictures of the first wave mixed in, so I think that's what they're referring to since those are the ones out right now. It would make sense for the waves to have the same number of characters, but that's not always the case.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: banditpony on January 13, 2021, 03:15:54 PM
It says 12 to collect despite there only being 11 shown. I think there's another one not shown.

The chinese is too small/blurry for me to see the characters correctly to attempt to translate.. but there is a 5 by the top row, and 6 by the bottom row. So there's some rhyme or reason to why there are 11 displayed. ...... maybe?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 13, 2021, 04:46:36 PM
That Taobao photo has some completely different ponies than the ones that were released with the first set of Secret Rings. Mane 6 are present but the rest I guess could be early ideas or something else entirely.
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 13, 2021, 04:54:43 PM
That Taobao photo has some completely different ponies than the ones that were released with the first set of Secret Rings. Mane 6 are present but the rest I guess could be early ideas or something else entirely.
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The photo also shows magenta rings instead of blue, so I'm thinking it's possibly a second wave.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on January 14, 2021, 03:34:49 AM
If it's a second wave and they're continuing with the G1 borrowing... I thought maybe North Star, Wind Whistler, Posey, and Magic Star, but I guess the first ones were all based on Twinkle Eyes huh? :lol: Whizzer, Sweetstuff, [purple one], Tic Tac Toe, [yellow one]? Not sure who the purple and yellow one could be if we keep up with the TE names. Maybe Galaxy and Party Time? Quackers?? The colours don't have to line up 100% since Fizzy isn't pink either. :rolleyes:


I'm pretty sure it says pony, but there's just a star behind it.


I should correct myself, since I apparently can't count- there are FIVE new characters shown in that image, not six. If they're keeping the Twinkle-Eye inspiration, I'll take a guess at each. Note that this is just speculation!
Left to right:
-Pink/purple- Whizzer. She was frequently paired with Masquerade in the cartoon, so I feel she's a likely choice for a release like this.
-Blue/pink- Sweet Stuff- I'd actually be surprised if she wasn't- the body color's spot-on!
-Purple/purple- Mayyybe Galaxy? She's a unicorn and vaguely fits, I guess... I don't know who else it would be.
-Orange/pink- I'm thinking Party Time, but you can see that this one has green eyes... They weren't 100% accurate on the first wave, though, so I wouldn't put it past them.
-Yellow/aqua- Not very sure on this one, but her eyes seem to be red, so I'm thinking Tic Tac Toe. Quackers is the runner-up, but that's only if they don't do Tic Tac Toe. She'd be a stretch, but they do seem to favor the front hair color over others and maybe referenced a yellowed one... Again, it's a stretch!

It's hard to guess because of the single-colored hair and the overall inaccuracy of the first set. Does anybody have any different guesses?

If (big if!) these are all correct, that'd leave Gingerbread, Speedy, Sky Rocket, and Quackers (or, less likely, Tic Tac Toe) for a potential third wave, but I don't know if they're even keeping the theme, so grain of salt. I don't even have any first wave ponies, so perhaps I should slow down a bit and at least see if I like these before I get excited for new ones.
Just noticed this comment. :silly:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SaraMari on January 14, 2021, 08:52:12 AM
I got 8 of the Secret Rings at my local Target, they were not in the display box just hanging by thier ring from a peg. Apparently they have 2 more in stock at my store as indicated by thier app but I didn't see them.

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I can attest Fizzy is pink not teal like the pictures on Amazon's listing
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 14, 2021, 01:09:54 PM
Just saw the Smashin' Fashion set with PP/DJ at the target that actually stocks things! The rings were displayed similarly at my store as well. I got AJ, TS, PP, and then Locket and Fizzle. Lots of pink.
I also saw the Cadance hairplay toy. She is not Magic Mane sized and is instead fashion-style sized.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 14, 2021, 04:47:25 PM
Aw, too bad Fizzy is solid pink...
Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Nemesis on January 15, 2021, 02:51:21 AM
Ouch, poor Fizzy got the worst color scheme... Seriously, just one solid color? :/ Why did all of the others get contrasting manes and tails, but not her? :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on January 16, 2021, 10:36:19 AM
I found new things today including the Secret Rings.  There are a lot of pics so I will put them in the spoilers.

I found a box of Cutie Mark Crew at Dollar Tree last time I went but not today.  I forgot to post the pic last time though.
Cadance
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 Smashi' Fashion Twilight Sparkle. There was also one with a yellow dress.

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Secret Rings. These were hanging upside on the peg and I rotated the picture to make it easier to read the packaging.

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Valentines

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Cutie Mark Crew at Dollar Tree

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 16, 2021, 03:35:21 PM
Thanks for sharing! I like the new cadances eyes
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starcatcher on January 16, 2021, 04:03:45 PM

Cadance
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Cadance's eyes are gorgeous here, though I'm still not a fan of the Pony Life toys. There's something about the shape of their snouts where I think they look kind of like pigs rather than horses, especially in regards to the pink ponies. Regardless, I think this is one of the nicest G4.5's out so far. Any plans for these to feature new characters, not just characters from FiM or Pony Life?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: drusilla on January 21, 2021, 08:05:47 AM
yep.. i need some of those secret ring ponies
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 21, 2021, 09:27:41 AM
We have two listings for "My Little Pony: Cinematic" books that seem to be for the upcoming movie on the HarperCollins  (https://www.harpercollins.com/search?sortBy=HCUSproducts_meta.hc-defined.publishdtimestamp_desc&q=my+little+pony)site.
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I am very curious what the title will be. I really hope it's something like "Squeakquel" but for ponies. Bring on the stupid puns. Cinemare-tic
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 21, 2021, 11:20:46 AM
We have two listings for "My Little Pony: Cinematic" books that seem to be for the upcoming movie on the HarperCollins  (https://www.harpercollins.com/search?sortBy=HCUSproducts_meta.hc-defined.publishdtimestamp_desc&q=my+little+pony)site.
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I am very curious what the title will be. I really hope it's something like "Squeakquel" but for ponies. Bring on the stupid puns. Cinemare-tic


No mare puns!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 21, 2021, 11:32:29 AM
No mare puns!
Did you mean no "more" puns? *Gasp* LaW, was that...A pun?
(jk  :good: )

I am actually incredibly curious what they'll call it. I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s. Hopefully we'll get something with the February presentation.

I also don't think I shared this? We have upcoming Fabrics from Camelot. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE1zFalAHu/) Pics are bigger if you open in a new tab for non-Insta folk.
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There are more but I think these are the ones people will be the most...interested with. I think it's hilarious to see Rainbow Dash with "Hustle" and "yass". I'd make a dress out of it. The rest of the fabrics are lineless faces.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 21, 2021, 04:03:54 PM
No mare puns!
Did you mean no "more" puns? *Gasp* LaW, was that...A pun?
(jk  :good: )

I am actually incredibly curious what they'll call it. I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s. Hopefully we'll get something with the February presentation.

I also don't think I shared this? We have upcoming Fabrics from Camelot. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE1zFalAHu/) Pics are bigger if you open in a new tab for non-Insta folk.
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There are more but I think these are the ones people will be the most...interested with. I think it's hilarious to see Rainbow Dash with "Hustle" and "yass". I'd make a dress out of it. The rest of the fabrics are lineless faces.

:silly:
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Post by: Stellaluna on January 21, 2021, 04:42:49 PM
No mare puns!
Did you mean no "more" puns? *Gasp* LaW, was that...A pun?
(jk  :good: )

I am actually incredibly curious what they'll call it. I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s. Hopefully we'll get something with the February presentation.

I also don't think I shared this? We have upcoming Fabrics from Camelot. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE1zFalAHu/) Pics are bigger if you open in a new tab for non-Insta folk.
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There are more but I think these are the ones people will be the most...interested with. I think it's hilarious to see Rainbow Dash with "Hustle" and "yass". I'd make a dress out of it. The rest of the fabrics are lineless faces.
Why does Applejack's say "Loyal to the core"? I thought Rainbow Dash was supposed the be the loyalty one? Otherwise, these are pretty cute. I like the blue one the most.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 21, 2021, 06:09:54 PM
No mare puns!
Did you mean no "more" puns? *Gasp* LaW, was that...A pun?
(jk  :good: )

I am actually incredibly curious what they'll call it. I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s. Hopefully we'll get something with the February presentation.

I also don't think I shared this? We have upcoming Fabrics from Camelot. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE1zFalAHu/) Pics are bigger if you open in a new tab for non-Insta folk.
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There are more but I think these are the ones people will be the most...interested with. I think it's hilarious to see Rainbow Dash with "Hustle" and "yass". I'd make a dress out of it. The rest of the fabrics are lineless faces.
Why does Applejack's say "Loyal to the core"? I thought Rainbow Dash was supposed the be the loyalty one? Otherwise, these are pretty cute. I like the blue one the most.
Yeah, that's weird. Applejack's element is honesty...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on January 22, 2021, 03:05:35 PM
No mare puns!
Did you mean no "more" puns? *Gasp* LaW, was that...A pun?
(jk  :good: )

I am actually incredibly curious what they'll call it. I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s. Hopefully we'll get something with the February presentation.

I also don't think I shared this? We have upcoming Fabrics from Camelot. (https://www.instagram.com/p/CJE1zFalAHu/) Pics are bigger if you open in a new tab for non-Insta folk.
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There are more but I think these are the ones people will be the most...interested with. I think it's hilarious to see Rainbow Dash with "Hustle" and "yass". I'd make a dress out of it. The rest of the fabrics are lineless faces.
Why does Applejack's say "Loyal to the core"? I thought Rainbow Dash was supposed the be the loyalty one? Otherwise, these are pretty cute. I like the blue one the most.
Yeah, that's weird. Applejack's element is honesty...

Also Applejack saying "Lit!" That just doesn't sound like something she would say. I would actually think "Hustle" is more the hardworking farm pony's speed and I could definitely imagine Dashie saying something is "Lit".
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Stellaluna on January 23, 2021, 04:35:13 AM
Yeah, that's true. I didn't even notice that. Also something about ponies saying like, teenager tiktok terms feels a little odd to me overall. But I guess that's what kids like.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 23, 2021, 09:03:29 PM
I feel like they'll end up outdated pretty fast.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Gator on January 24, 2021, 10:57:54 AM
I found the new rings at my Target.  Got Sweet Pop, Fizzy and Rarity.  I tried to post pics on the mlparena facebook page becasue it's easier for me to post photos there, but the post hasn't been approved.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 25, 2021, 04:39:11 PM
I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s.
We already have three, if you count the cancelled G3 movie. It had a poster and everything! Four is definitely too many, though!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 26, 2021, 06:09:05 PM
I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s.
We already have three, if you count the cancelled G3 movie. It had a poster and everything! Four is definitely too many, though!
There was a cancelled G3 Movie?!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: MintyMyndi on January 26, 2021, 08:01:17 PM
I don't think we need three "My Little Pony: The Movie"s.
We already have three, if you count the cancelled G3 movie. It had a poster and everything! Four is definitely too many, though!
There was a cancelled G3 Movie?!
Yup! There was some talk about a partial script a while back, but I don't know anything about it. It supposedly centered on Baby Pink Sunsparkle and the Celebration Castle, but that may have just been speculation.
It was meant for a theatrical release at first, then was delayed, then downgraded to direct to video, then was either outright cancelled or altered into A Charming Birthday, though that latter theory is unlikely.
You can read a bit about it at the bottom of this page: https://web.archive.org/web/20030226123629/http://www.media.hasbro.com/pl/page.release/dn/default.cfm?release=124
Here's the poster which, looking at it now, is definitely a mock-up, with symbolless Pinkie Pie being the only pony drawn for it (the rest probably slapped on to get an idea of placement) and the font, Ravie, being one that comes default either on Windows or with Microsoft Office or something... Usually they'll use paid fonts, alter more common ones, or even draw its own unique lettering.
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This page also has more info: https://mylittleponyg3.fandom.com/wiki/The_My_Little_Pony_Movie
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 26, 2021, 08:22:53 PM
Oh that is so sad it got cancelled...if it had the artstyle Pinkie is in it would've been adorable
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 27, 2021, 08:33:44 AM
Canenco will be releasing (https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WILDBRAIN-LTD-18206330/news/WildBrain-Hasbro-Consumer-Products-Expands-Partnership-with-WildBrain-CPLG-on-eOne-Brands-32276009/) G5 plush, jewelry, and make-up for kids in their typical stomping grounds.
I tried to look up what sort of plush they make, and it looks like they make ones that look like pillows.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 27, 2021, 03:43:53 PM
Canenco will be releasing (https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WILDBRAIN-LTD-18206330/news/WildBrain-Hasbro-Consumer-Products-Expands-Partnership-with-WildBrain-CPLG-on-eOne-Brands-32276009/) G5 plush, jewelry, and make-up for kids in their typical stomping grounds.
I tried to look up what sort of plush they make, and it looks like they make ones that look like pillows.

Pony life pillow pets!?
Can't wait to see this.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 27, 2021, 03:58:26 PM
Pony life pillow pets!?
Can't wait to see this.
Nah, like this.
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 27, 2021, 04:47:27 PM
Pony life pillow pets!?
Can't wait to see this.
Nah, like this.
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Aw...darn.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 28, 2021, 06:30:03 PM
At Target they had hair styling Cadence, the cake themed blind bag set, secret rings, smashin fashion Twilight, and potion princess Luna who was on sale for $4.
Here's a closer look at the smashin fashion compared to potion princess:
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Twilight's outfit is completely cat themed with the paw shoes, paw on the dress, and the ear headbands fit over her normal ears. She has pretty good articlation and if she had elbow articulation she would be way better than GoH. The heads are jointed and put on the same so head swaps with them may be possible to get a anthro G4 and articulated elbow G4.5.

Here's also the blind bag I got, her symbol is a popsicle.
They seem to have codes, here's what was on her package. Not sure what part is relevant:
V-3689A
03171
If anyone has the code off theirs to share, that'd be cool. I would like to crack the code
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Also, the pink stuff you have to soak off them is awful. I finally got it off after soaking her in hot water with dawn dish soap.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on January 28, 2021, 06:57:31 PM
The articulation on the smashin fashion ponies looks really good! Thanks for sharing pics
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 28, 2021, 07:29:55 PM
Cat themed huh? Well that proves it. Hasbro is sick of ponies and is trying to get us all to accept the musical debut of My Wacky Kitty.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on January 29, 2021, 12:28:45 AM
Cat themed huh? Well that proves it. Hasbro is sick of ponies and is trying to get us all accept to accept the musical debut of My Wacky Kitty.
My Wacky Kitty comes in eight delightful colours, complete with groomable tails.
My Wacky Kitty: Crazy Treehouse with Pawla & Squeak the mouse.
My Wacky Kitty: Calico Kittys. Kittys in three colours!!!
my Wacky Kitty: Tiger Tabby Kitties. Kitties with contrasting stripes!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Fur Soft Kitties. Kitties with soft fur!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Loopy Tails Kitties. Extra long tails for more grooming & styling pleasure!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Kitty-Tastic Parlour with Silky & Chirp the budgie.

I know, off topic lol but couldn't resist...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 29, 2021, 12:42:05 AM
Cat themed huh? Well that proves it. Hasbro is sick of ponies and is trying to get us all accept to accept the musical debut of My Wacky Kitty.
My Wacky Kitty comes in eight delightful colours, complete with groomable tails.
My Wacky Kitty: Crazy Treehouse with Pawla & Squeak the mouse.
My Wacky Kitty: Calico Kittys. Kittys in three colours!!!
my Wacky Kitty: Tiger Tabby Kitties. Kitties with contrasting stripes!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Fur Soft Kitties. Kitties with soft fur!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Loopy Tails Kitties. Extra long tails for more grooming & styling pleasure!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Kitty-Tastic Parlour with Silky & Chirp the budgie.

I know, off topic lol but couldn't resist...
I'll take 10. Of each
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Minty_Magic on January 29, 2021, 01:55:52 AM
I bought the full set of ring pop bling bags tonight. Here’s my thoughts on them.

 I tried to grab the codes for you starrynights, but unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be any real pattern. :( Thankfully, if you can find a full box it appears it comes with the complete set if you want to avoid guessing. Here are the codes mine had, just in case someone smarter than me sees a pattern I missed. ;)
The V-3689A is the same across all the boxes. It’s the second part that has some variation.
03181 - Sweet Sugar Pop
03211 - Rarity, Pinkie Pie
03191 - Fizzleshake, Bright Sun, Locket Key
03221 - Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Magic Mimics, Masquerade
03171 - Applejack
03231 - Twilight Sparkle
The repeating numbers and the fact that me and starrynights had different codes for Sweet Sugar Pop doesn’t give me much hope that there is a code to crack here.

I also took a pic of how they were arranged in the box when I bought them. I took care as I was opening them to keep them in the same place. I have a feeling they are probably packaged randomly though...

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The box makes for a nice display! If you do decide to buy the whole set, definitely try and snag the box too!

The pink paint on these SUCKS by the way. I’ve scrubbed and scrubbed, but there is still pink paint in some of their crevices. :pout: They’re already in a blind package and wrapped in a white bag Hasbro, there’s no need to hide them under a weird layer of paint too. I might try filling up my sink and letting them soak overnight to see if the last bits will flake off.

I’m also disappointed that the colors are not as pictured on the box for Mimic and Fizzy.(I’m just going to call them by their G1 names for now. :P ) Why does Hasbro actively go out of their way to avoid green??! I know Mimic is kind of a chartreuse yellow/green, so I can maybe see what happened there. But why is Fizzy pink with pink hair? We already have Pinkie Pie for that color combo. I’m also salty about Mimic because the box shows her as green with orange hair. If that’s how the toy looked she would have passed for one of my oc ponies. :P

Overall these are really cute toys though. One of the more creative blind bag gimmicks I’ve seen from MLP in a while! Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight Sparkle all have a glitter in their plastic that makes them just a little more sparkly than the others, so I wonder if they’re kind of like the chase characters? They’re really pretty either way! I really appreciate the the TE set is getting some love! The set really does look like rock candy, hopefully kids will know not to eat them! :lol:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on January 29, 2021, 07:39:49 AM
Why does Hasbro actively go out of their way to avoid green??!

Slightly off topic maybe, but last month I saw a documentary called 'The Toys That Made Christmas Great' (I think), and there was a bit where they were talking about Power Rangers toys. And one of the developers (?) for the toy line said when they first saw the Power Ranger designs, they were worried because one of them was green, and went on to explain that for some reason, green toys don't usually sell as well as other colours, and they have no idea why that is. (and then went on to explain it turned out okay in that case, cause kids wanted the whole team, but I digress :P)

Dunno if that goes for green ponies too, but it reminded me of the lack of 'em... I know we've theorized before that maybe green ponies shelfwarm, thought it was interesting to hear about it from someone in the toy industry.

That said, though, I don't really see that that explains the lack of green blind bags :s It's not like they'd shelfwarm like a not-blind-packaged toy would, right?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 29, 2021, 09:58:56 AM
Cat themed huh? Well that proves it. Hasbro is sick of ponies and is trying to get us all accept to accept the musical debut of My Wacky Kitty.
My Wacky Kitty comes in eight delightful colours, complete with groomable tails.
My Wacky Kitty: Crazy Treehouse with Pawla & Squeak the mouse.
My Wacky Kitty: Calico Kittys. Kittys in three colours!!!
my Wacky Kitty: Tiger Tabby Kitties. Kitties with contrasting stripes!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Fur Soft Kitties. Kitties with soft fur!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Loopy Tails Kitties. Extra long tails for more grooming & styling pleasure!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Kitty-Tastic Parlour with Silky & Chirp the budgie.

I know, off topic lol but couldn't resist...

That would be a nice toy, and maybe even a nice little successor to Pretty Little Litters.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on January 29, 2021, 02:24:30 PM
Thank you for the codes, Minty_Magic.
Too bad it seems there's not a pattern..
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SaraMari on January 30, 2021, 05:23:32 PM

The V-3689A is the same across all the boxes. It’s the second part that has some variation.
03181 - Sweet Sugar Pop
03211 - Rarity, Pinkie Pie
03191 - Fizzleshake, Bright Sun, Locket Key
03221 - Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Magic Mimics, Masquerade
03171 - Applejack
03231 - Twilight Sparkle
The repeating numbers and the fact that me and starrynights had different codes for Sweet Sugar Pop doesn’t give me much hope that there is a code to crack here.

All 9 boxes I bought ended in 03181 and I got all except Twilight, Applejack and Locket
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on January 31, 2021, 02:38:35 AM
Canenco will be releasing (https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WILDBRAIN-LTD-18206330/news/WildBrain-Hasbro-Consumer-Products-Expands-Partnership-with-WildBrain-CPLG-on-eOne-Brands-32276009/) G5 plush, jewelry, and make-up for kids in their typical stomping grounds.

I am dead in the water since that article said G5 will make more products one needs during these unstable times and one of the first things announced is bling and make-up for kids. Yes, that's what a family on low income needs during the pandemic, not soaps, masks or even some kind of baking set to make your own bread - nah, your daughter needs to practice her contouring :lol:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: RoseNoire on January 31, 2021, 05:41:47 AM
Canenco will be releasing (https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WILDBRAIN-LTD-18206330/news/WildBrain-Hasbro-Consumer-Products-Expands-Partnership-with-WildBrain-CPLG-on-eOne-Brands-32276009/) G5 plush, jewelry, and make-up for kids in their typical stomping grounds.

I am dead in the water since that article said G5 will make more products one needs during these unstable times and one of the first things announced is bling and make-up for kids. Yes, that's what a family on low income needs during the pandemic, not soaps, masks or even some kind of baking set to make your own bread - nah, your daughter needs to practice her contouring :lol:

Gotta look fab' in our post-apocalyptic future.  :lol:
(Jokes aside, I'm not a huge fan of makeup for kids but that's a whole different subject)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on January 31, 2021, 09:38:27 AM
Canenco will be releasing (https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WILDBRAIN-LTD-18206330/news/WildBrain-Hasbro-Consumer-Products-Expands-Partnership-with-WildBrain-CPLG-on-eOne-Brands-32276009/) G5 plush, jewelry, and make-up for kids in their typical stomping grounds.

I am dead in the water since that article said G5 will make more products one needs during these unstable times and one of the first things announced is bling and make-up for kids. Yes, that's what a family on low income needs during the pandemic, not soaps, masks or even some kind of baking set to make your own bread - nah, your daughter needs to practice her contouring :lol:

Gotta look fab' in our post-apocalyptic future.  :lol:
(Jokes aside, I'm not a huge fan of makeup for kids but that's a whole different subject)

I dunno what's so bad about makeup for kids. Kids like coloring and want to color on themselves. Better to use something made for skin instead of markers. The only thing I can see objectionable is how it isn't seen as acceptable for boys to do.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on January 31, 2021, 10:50:42 AM
Canenco will be releasing (https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/WILDBRAIN-LTD-18206330/news/WildBrain-Hasbro-Consumer-Products-Expands-Partnership-with-WildBrain-CPLG-on-eOne-Brands-32276009/) G5 plush, jewelry, and make-up for kids in their typical stomping grounds.

I am dead in the water since that article said G5 will make more products one needs during these unstable times and one of the first things announced is bling and make-up for kids. Yes, that's what a family on low income needs during the pandemic, not soaps, masks or even some kind of baking set to make your own bread - nah, your daughter needs to practice her contouring :lol:

Gotta look fab' in our post-apocalyptic future.  :lol:
(Jokes aside, I'm not a huge fan of makeup for kids but that's a whole different subject)

Yeah, I'm with you. I disagree with how make-up is pushed on little girls in this playful way. Same thing for babydolls and practicing how to be a mommy. Let kids be kids.

I vowed for 2021 not to derail threads with my soapbox rants quite as often, but this is such a pet peeve of mine:
Make-up is not about creative expression in kids. If it was it would be pushed onto boys just as hard. It's about preparing girls to buy beauty products and obsess about their faces and how pretty or ugly they are (which then turns into buying even more beauty stuff).

About coloring... as a kid I had coloring books and actual finger and facepaints. Not some Toddlers and Tiaras Little Miss Pretty Tiny Topmodel stuff. A kid can paint her face with nontoxic colors without trying to look like mommy (or let's face it, some youtube MUA). End of rant, I swear.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 31, 2021, 11:47:59 AM
Nail polish and a touch of lip gloss are ok for the little ones. Anything else can wait till they're probably 12 or 13, if they want.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: otocolobus_manul on January 31, 2021, 12:40:33 PM
Cat themed huh? Well that proves it. Hasbro is sick of ponies and is trying to get us all accept to accept the musical debut of My Wacky Kitty.
My Wacky Kitty comes in eight delightful colours, complete with groomable tails.
My Wacky Kitty: Crazy Treehouse with Pawla & Squeak the mouse.
My Wacky Kitty: Calico Kittys. Kittys in three colours!!!
my Wacky Kitty: Tiger Tabby Kitties. Kitties with contrasting stripes!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Fur Soft Kitties. Kitties with soft fur!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Loopy Tails Kitties. Extra long tails for more grooming & styling pleasure!!!
My Wacky Kitty: Kitty-Tastic Parlour with Silky & Chirp the budgie.

I know, off topic lol but couldn't resist...
I'll take 10. Of each

I'll take your entire stock!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Purpleglasses on January 31, 2021, 09:56:29 PM
Those gem ponies are growing on me! Speaking of blind bags, I’m curious, did anyone see wide releases of the Potion Surprise blind bag batch 2 set? The little balloon shaped guys? I had a look back through the rest of this thread and didn’t see much mention of them. I was really looking forward to those ones and haven’t seen them anywhere near me. Targets everywhere had batch 1 earlier last year but those didn’t appeal to
me much and the second set did not seem to be well distributed. I saw a box of batch 1 of the potion surprise blind bags pop up at a Fred Meyers recently, and since they sometimes seem to get toys after they’ve finished their main distribution run at other stores I’m wondering if I’ll see more. Has anyone seen the batch 2 ones popping up in dollar stores, Tuesday Morning, etc? Is there anyone living in a place that is simply drowning in little round balloon horses that doesn’t want them, and maybe we could work out a trade? I’ve got a few G1 doubles, hit me up!

To add helpful info here, I also saw a WALL full of potion surprise brushables  in the toy section of a local Ross earlier this week, going for $1.79 each! Good time to stock up if you want to try customizing some, perhaps!



Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 08, 2021, 09:20:11 PM
Went to Joann's today and found a G4 Diamond Painting kit. It was $30 (on sale, too! I think normally $40) so i skipped it.
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on February 12, 2021, 06:21:03 PM
Those gem ponies are growing on me! Speaking of blind bags, I’m curious, did anyone see wide releases of the Potion Surprise blind bag batch 2 set? The little balloon shaped guys? I had a look back through the rest of this thread and didn’t see much mention of them. I was really looking forward to those ones and haven’t seen them anywhere near me. Targets everywhere had batch 1 earlier last year but those didn’t appeal to
me much and the second set did not seem to be well distributed. I saw a box of batch 1 of the potion surprise blind bags pop up at a Fred Meyers recently, and since they sometimes seem to get toys after they’ve finished their main distribution run at other stores I’m wondering if I’ll see more. Has anyone seen the batch 2 ones popping up in dollar stores, Tuesday Morning, etc? Is there anyone living in a place that is simply drowning in little round balloon horses that doesn’t want them, and maybe we could work out a trade? I’ve got a few G1 doubles, hit me up!

To add helpful info here, I also saw a WALL full of potion surprise brushables  in the toy section of a local Ross earlier this week, going for $1.79 each! Good time to stock up if you want to try customizing some, perhaps!





Sadly, no. They never were released around here. It's too bad because I wanted discord.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 14, 2021, 03:11:25 PM
Where are people finding that molded hair PL set? The one with Twilight, Starlight Glimmer etc? Is it a Target exclusive?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 14, 2021, 04:42:13 PM
Where are people finding that molded hair PL set? The one with Twilight, Starlight Glimmer etc? Is it a Target exclusive?
I'm pretty sure I picked mine up from Amazon when it was first released? Or Target, but this was a few months ago by now. Never saw it in stores.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on February 19, 2021, 09:16:10 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2021/02/pop-mart-shows-natural-series-blind-bag.html

These are cute!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 19, 2021, 09:37:40 AM
I really hope I can get my hands on some of these-they're so adorable! It may be worth it to me to get a whole box for myself. :) I'll think about getting two boxes/looking at prices when the time arises to distribute here.
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Post by: Carrehz on February 19, 2021, 10:24:15 AM
Oooh, they're super cute! :>
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 19, 2021, 12:02:39 PM
*yawn* More mane suxx. Is hasbro capable of making anything besides that?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on February 19, 2021, 02:45:37 PM
*yawn* More mane suxx. Is hasbro capable of making anything besides that?

It's not Hasbro, it's third party merch based on FIM. That said if these are successful I can see them branching out into other fan favorite characters like Trixie and Luna.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 19, 2021, 03:10:05 PM
*yawn* More mane suxx. Is hasbro capable of making anything besides that?

It's not Hasbro, it's third party merch based on FIM. That said if these are successful I can see them branching out into other fan favorite characters like Trixie and Luna.

Still overdone and boring to have these characters shoved down consumer's throats for years on end.
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Post by: Wardah on February 19, 2021, 09:39:04 PM
*yawn* More mane suxx. Is hasbro capable of making anything besides that?

It's not Hasbro, it's third party merch based on FIM. That said if these are successful I can see them branching out into other fan favorite characters like Trixie and Luna.

Still overdone and boring to have these characters shoved down consumer's throats for years on end.

True but if it's merch for the show by a new company you kinda gotta expect them to do the main characters first. It would be like them doing a series of Avengers figures and not doing Captain America, Iron Man, or the Hulk.
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Post by: Goanna on February 19, 2021, 11:39:52 PM
Wow, those blind bags are super cute, I love the different poses!
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Post by: LadyAmalthea on February 20, 2021, 04:39:03 AM
*yawn* More mane suxx. Is hasbro capable of making anything besides that?

It's not Hasbro, it's third party merch based on FIM. That said if these are successful I can see them branching out into other fan favorite characters like Trixie and Luna.

Still overdone and boring to have these characters shoved down consumer's throats for years on end.

True but if it's merch for the show by a new company you kinda gotta expect them to do the main characters first. It would be like them doing a series of Avengers figures and not doing Captain America, Iron Man, or the Hulk.

That's understandable, but it says they featured all the characters except for Rarity and Princess Celestia more than once (3 times, in the case of Rainbow Dash, if the picture is any indication), so instead of doing that, they could have used those extra molds to include another half-dozen characters.
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Post by: SunPony on February 20, 2021, 05:50:30 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2021/02/pop-mart-shows-natural-series-blind-bag.html

These are cute!

Those are cool poses, I love all of rainbow dash's, especially the lightning one!  I wonder how large these are.
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Post by: Carrehz on February 20, 2021, 06:32:29 AM
eh, for licensed stuff like this, the main 6 thing doesn't bug me as much. I can see them wanting to make sure the series is a hit before they start making other characters that maybe wouldn't be as popular. At least these have unique and interesting poses instead of just the same old generic standing pose.

Though I don't quite understand why they needed to make three Rainbow Dashes. :s
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Post by: banditpony on February 20, 2021, 06:36:36 AM
Oh funny.

I had been thinking in the funko thread where everyone was complaining about quality... that a popmart made something we would be nice quality, for a decent price.

Popmart stuff is sold at places like My Plastic Heart, and Strange Cat Toys.. (I'm sure other places too). Which they might not carry all their stuff (but we could ask?).

Can we look beyond mane 6 for once? I'd prefer Hasbro team up with PopMart over poor quality companies like Funko. It's a good step in the right direction to get us some collector items in unique poses, and hopefully maybe we can get some g1 stuff or next gen stuff too.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 20, 2021, 04:29:13 PM
eh, for licensed stuff like this, the main 6 thing doesn't bug me as much. I can see them wanting to make sure the series is a hit before they start making other characters that maybe wouldn't be as popular. At least these have unique and interesting poses instead of just the same old generic standing pose.

Though I don't quite understand why they needed to make three Rainbow Dashes. :s

Because they infected other companies with their stupid obsession. That or other companies think that's the only things Hasblo is capable of making.
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Post by: Rika_of_Thunder on February 25, 2021, 07:33:13 AM
omg, I've been OBSESSED with popmart's blind box figures lately, i'm not big on the mane 6 but like.... i still kinda wanna pick em up......
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on February 27, 2021, 07:36:48 AM
We got an update on Kotobukiya's Luna and Celestia scale figures during their livestream yesterday!

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source tweet (https://mobile.twitter.com/kotobukiyas/status/1365560165794209792)

Luna had her painted prototype revealed, and while Celestia's not painted yet, we did get an update for her in the form of seeing the sculpt for her as a pony. Last time they updated us on these figures, only Luna had her pony sculpt completed.
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Post by: Carrehz on February 27, 2021, 07:41:07 AM
Pony Celestia is gorgeous!! I LOVE Luna too, just not 100% sure about human!Luna's face.. need to see more pics. Otherwise these are so gorgeous, omg *o*
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 05, 2021, 03:43:48 PM
MLPMerch posted about some Easter baskets at Walmart. I saw them today, the $6 one has a cardboard basket with a ball, stickers, chalk, and some bubbles. The $12 one had an actual basket with the same stuff except a smaller ball and a water bottle.
They're also supposed to have $20 Easter Pinkie Pie plush and some sticker eggs? The one I went to didn't have any. I also skipped on the baskets for now...
This walmart also only had the DJ Smashin' set and the 2019 rainbow tail dunky thing. Was hoping to at least snag some shelf-warming PL brushables but I guess they never carried them or they sold.
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Post by: Ponyfan on March 06, 2021, 03:11:48 PM
I found the Pinkie Easter plush at my Walmart but not the baskets.

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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 09, 2021, 03:09:30 PM
Pop Mart has their MLP blind box figures listed on Aliexpress now (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002232028957.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.7d713c00XStCqC&mp=1). It's a bit over $20 for one figure plus shipping, and $200 for a whole set of 12 including shipping.
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Post by: Rika_of_Thunder on March 16, 2021, 11:11:19 AM
Above link is sold out now, but luckily Pop mart now has the figures listed on their official store (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002286488633.html?spm=5261.ProductManageOnline.0.0.72344edfy86usg&spm=a2g0o.store_home.hotSpots_6000671839424.0)! They're cheaper too with free shipping! no option to buy a whole box tho

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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 16, 2021, 11:53:26 AM
Ah, I should have waited! If you order 12 you should get a full case.
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Post by: Nemesis on March 16, 2021, 04:47:59 PM
The Bishoujo Luna statue from Kotobukiya is now available for preorder: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/155528

She’s so pretty! She comes out just in time for Halloween, too. :) This is the first entry in Kotobukiya’s MLP series that I’ve purchased. I’m planning to get Celestia as well. I love how fantasy-inspired they are compared to the EQG characters.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 17, 2021, 01:34:18 PM
I hope Celestia gets preorders soon. I think if I were to buy any, I would get her!
I got a new coloring book by Crayola. It has some cute art I haven't seen elsewhere!
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Here's the cover of it, the paper seems high quality compared to the Bendon ones. ^^
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There were some Pony Life offerings too, I got a mess free kit but there are only five markers. I know there's other Crayola stuff, too...
Also, G5 books:
My Little Pony Story of the Movie

    Release date: September 2nd, 2021
    ISBN: 9781405299954
    Blurb: Join Sunny and her friends on an adventure in this colourful My Little Pony Movie picture book!

My Little Pony Annual 2022

    Release date: September 2nd, 2021
    ISBN: 9780755501045
    Blurb: The My Little Pony Annual 2022 is full of tales of friendship, sparkle-tastic activities, exciting puzzles and much more! A must-have gift for My Little Pony fans of all ages.

My Little Pony Movie Sticker Activity Book

    Release date: September 2nd, 2021
    ISBN: 9781405299930
    Blurb: Join Sunny and all her friends on an adventure in this fun-filled sticker and activity book!
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on March 17, 2021, 02:10:06 PM
I hope Celestia gets preorders soon. I think if I were to buy any, I would get her!

We haven't seen Celestia's painted prototype, so it would have to be after that's revealed.
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Post by: Carrehz on March 17, 2021, 04:23:29 PM
Oh man I am so tempted by the princesses... I still need to get Bishoujo Pinkie, though.
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Post by: Ponybookworm on March 17, 2021, 05:06:45 PM
Do I have that Crayola book??? Apparently not, may have to invest
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Post by: PurpleCheeseStick on March 17, 2021, 09:10:54 PM
I'd taken a hiatus on ponies because for the last 6 years I had nowhere to display them; now that I've got them back out I'm like "Oh, I wonder what new toys are out these days" and then I get smacked in the face with Gen 4.5.........

Bruh they don't even look like ponies anymore. What are these weird stubby things??? Like I thought Gen 4 was really pushing it but nevermind I take it back LMAO
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 22, 2021, 12:01:47 PM
My Five Below had the first wave of molded mane PL figures! They're $3.25 each, I got a set of six plus extras. This is the wave with Fizzy and Gusty.
There's also the "Shimmering Friends Collection" blind bag-size pack.
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Post by: Itcheeee on March 22, 2021, 04:48:12 PM
Found the Easter basket with chalk at my Walmart. No big Pinkie though :(
I think my store is done with G4. Pony life Equestria Girls were in clearance. No pony section at all in the isles. I was really hoping we'd get the molded mane set. I mostly wanted Sunset, Starlight and Fizzy :(
No Basic Fun G1s at all. Might check out Five Bellow one day for pony though.
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Post by: Ponyfan on March 23, 2021, 12:43:45 PM
Here's a pic of one of the MLP Easter Baskets at Walmart.  I think someone said there's another one but I've only seen this set so far.


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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 26, 2021, 06:19:49 AM
G5 toys!
Well, descriptions, anyhow. All from this catalog (https://jimdo-storage.global.ssl.fastly.net/file/3a4cbcf9-9b4e-44e4-902e-2581367efe6a/Hasbro-Online-Katalog_2021.pdf) and translated so a bit wonky.
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Post by: SunPony on March 26, 2021, 09:34:46 AM
Those translations are incredible
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Post by: Delphian on March 27, 2021, 09:09:09 AM
Can't wait for "avid DIY beetle friends" :lol:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on March 27, 2021, 08:32:35 PM
:lol: that is funny!
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Post by: starrynights on March 27, 2021, 09:57:48 PM
I found the pony life molded mane ponies at my five below. There was also some g4 and old style fashion squad equestria girls
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Post by: blonde2themax on March 28, 2021, 12:27:22 AM
I found the pony life molded mane ponies at my five below. There was also some g4 and old style fashion squad equestria girls
Do you have pictures?
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Post by: Stellaluna on March 29, 2021, 08:17:39 AM
G5 toys!
Well, descriptions, anyhow. All from this catalog (https://jimdo-storage.global.ssl.fastly.net/file/3a4cbcf9-9b4e-44e4-902e-2581367efe6a/Hasbro-Online-Katalog_2021.pdf) and translated so a bit wonky.
7.5cm... I'm tired of ponies being so tiny. I wish they were at least G3 size. :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on March 29, 2021, 08:28:39 AM
I didn't see anything of the G5 toys or their size. Just saw about the ring ponies.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 29, 2021, 09:20:46 AM
I didn't see anything of the G5 toys or their size. Just saw about the ring ponies.
They're in the linked catalog, here's a quick rundown:
Storys Set: The box is about 9 inches by 8 inches. No figure height but I would assume this is a fashion style sized?
Skate Sunny: 10 inches by 12 inches box size. Probably six inch figure.
Crystal Ponies: 3 inches.
Sunny Rainbow: 6 inches. I think the box measurement is for the Castle Slide thing
Castle Slide..Thing: There is a figure but there is no mention of how tall it is. The box is about a foot tall. I'd imagine she's 3 inches tall to fit in the playset.
Pop Star Pipp: 6 inches. Her box is 10 inches tall.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on March 29, 2021, 09:22:17 AM
I didn't see anything of the G5 toys or their size. Just saw about the ring ponies.
They're in the linked catalog, here's a quick rundown:
Storys Set: The box is about 9 inches by 8 inches. No figure height but I would assume this is a fashion style sized?
Skate Sunny: 10 inches by 12 inches box size. Probably six inch figure.
Crystal Ponies: 3 inches.
Sunny Rainbow: 6 inches. I think the box measurement is for the Castle Slide thing
Castle Slide..Thing: There is a figure but there is no mention of how tall it is. The box is about a foot tall. I'd imagine she's 3 inches tall to fit in the playset.
Pop Star Pipp: 6 inches. Her box is 10 inches tall.

Ah ok. Thanks Tailrust.
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Post by: Wardah on March 29, 2021, 09:39:49 AM
I didn't see anything of the G5 toys or their size. Just saw about the ring ponies.
They're in the linked catalog, here's a quick rundown:
Storys Set: The box is about 9 inches by 8 inches. No figure height but I would assume this is a fashion style sized?
Skate Sunny: 10 inches by 12 inches box size. Probably six inch figure.
Crystal Ponies: 3 inches.
Sunny Rainbow: 6 inches. I think the box measurement is for the Castle Slide thing
Castle Slide..Thing: There is a figure but there is no mention of how tall it is. The box is about a foot tall. I'd imagine she's 3 inches tall to fit in the playset.
Pop Star Pipp: 6 inches. Her box is 10 inches tall.

The descriptions seem a little swapped. The Mane Sunny seems to have Pop Star Pipp's description and the castle seems to have Mane Sunny's. From what I understand it seems at least those two are 15 cm which is around 6 inches. I'm not sure about the story ponies but since they come with accessories I'm betting they will be around the same size as the GOH toys.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 29, 2021, 09:45:06 AM
I just measured my GOH Pinkie MIB and she's six inches tall. Although I'm curious if the plastic-less packaging they seem to be adopting might up the height somehow. The Cadance I got had the accessories wrapped in tissue paper placed in a cardboard box underneath the Cadance toy.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on March 29, 2021, 10:00:25 AM
Hopefully  MLP Merch will get good photos of the toys in soon. I'd like to get a better look-see.
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Post by: starrynights on April 01, 2021, 03:21:21 PM
I found the pony life molded mane ponies at my five below. There was also some g4 and old style fashion squad equestria girls
Do you have pictures?
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures before starting to customize them, but if you wanna see them without molded hair here you go:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 01, 2021, 03:39:27 PM
I found the pony life molded mane ponies at my five below. There was also some g4 and old style fashion squad equestria girls
Do you have pictures?
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures before starting to customize them, but if you wanna see them without molded hair here you go:
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That is an interesting shade of green hair
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on April 01, 2021, 03:42:31 PM
I found the pony life molded mane ponies at my five below. There was also some g4 and old style fashion squad equestria girls
Do you have pictures?
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures before starting to customize them, but if you wanna see them without molded hair here you go:
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That is an interesting shade of green hair
It's silvery white hair from a random wig I dyed with rit dye
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 01, 2021, 04:10:34 PM
I found the pony life molded mane ponies at my five below. There was also some g4 and old style fashion squad equestria girls
Do you have pictures?
Unfortunately I didn't take pictures before starting to customize them, but if you wanna see them without molded hair here you go:
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That is an interesting shade of green hair
It's silvery white hair from a random wig I dyed with rit dye

Cool.  :ohyeah:
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 02, 2021, 07:09:40 AM
Whoever posted this didn't put a source and I'm a bit miffed, but I'm inclined to believe this one.
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Pipp, Sunny, Zipp, and Izzy
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 02, 2021, 07:11:32 AM
Whoever posted this didn't put a source and I'm a bit miffed, but I'm inclined to believe this one.
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Pipp, Sunny, Zipp, and Izzy

I like the colors on Zipp, but I don't like their cheap looks and G4-ness. Sorry, but Hasbro ought to stay out of the stuffed toy side of things and simply license other companies to do it for them. Their G3 ones were nice though. Moonbow looks the most decent of the bunch. I see Trailblazer got screwed out of a toy. Maybe later?

ETA: I do like the sparkly hooves.
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Post by: TwinkleSnow737 on April 02, 2021, 08:40:10 AM
Whoever posted this didn't put a source and I'm a bit miffed, but I'm inclined to believe this one.
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Pipp, Sunny, Zipp, and Izzy

I like the colors on Zipp, but I don't like their cheap looks and G4-ness. Sorry, but Hasbro ought to stay out of the stuffed toy side of things and simply license other companies to do it for them. Their G3 ones were nice though. Moonbow looks the most decent of the bunch. I see Trailblazer got screwed out of a toy. Maybe later?

ETA: I do like the sparkly hooves.

   Ugh. They DO look really cheap, don't they.? It's a shame, because they mostly look cute, but those MANES. Just solid blocks of thin, printed, fabric. I'm not much of a plush collector, so it dosen't really upset me, but it does make me a bit worried about quality for g5 in general.

 Hitch not getting a plush here makes me feel like he might be the Applejack of the main cast, if it's going to be constant main character releases like g4 again. I hope we get a good brushable release at some point. 

At least I can say that I love Zipp's design. I can't wait to have a brushable of her!  :heart:
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 02, 2021, 08:46:06 AM
So these are by Just Play!
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Cutie Marks are on both sides.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 02, 2021, 08:48:56 AM
So these are by Just Play!
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Cutie Marks are on both sides.

Huh. I didn't see that coming. Its kinda odd,  but Just Play did make some decently cute SRF stuffed toys. Wonder what happened here?

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Whoever posted this didn't put a source and I'm a bit miffed, but I'm inclined to believe this one.
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Pipp, Sunny, Zipp, and Izzy

I like the colors on Zipp, but I don't like their cheap looks and G4-ness. Sorry, but Hasbro ought to stay out of the stuffed toy side of things and simply license other companies to do it for them. Their G3 ones were nice though. Moonbow looks the most decent of the bunch. I see Trailblazer got screwed out of a toy. Maybe later?

ETA: I do like the sparkly hooves.

   Ugh. They DO look really cheap, don't they.? It's a shame, because they mostly look cute, but those MANES. Just solid blocks of thin, printed, fabric. I'm not much of a plush collector, so it dosen't really upset me, but it does make me a bit worried about quality for g5 in general.

 Hitch not getting a plush here makes me feel like he might be the Applejack of the main cast, if it's going to be constant main character releases like g4 again. I hope we get a good brushable release at some point. 

At least I can say that I love Zipp's design. I can't wait to have a brushable of her!  :heart:

Please don't accidentally jinx the new gen with the Mane Suxx curse, I beg you!
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Post by: TwinkleSnow737 on April 02, 2021, 09:43:19 AM
So these are by Just Play!
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Cutie Marks are on both sides.
   Just Play. That's a relief.  :whew: Guess I can keep my hopes up for good quality.

Please don't accidentally jinx the new gen with the Mane Suxx curse, I beg you!
  *Knocks on wood*  ^^;
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Post by: Shrojjy on April 02, 2021, 09:58:39 AM
relieved to see cutie marks on both sides. and excited to see that zipp has what looks to be a short-ish mane! looks like it might be a mullet lol? seen some speculation zipp is pipp's bowie-esque foil. given the names and the yellow crown motif on the cutie marks it seems kinda likely they are related. please hasbro give me a glam rock queen!
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Post by: SunPony on April 02, 2021, 10:12:45 AM
I think they are decent for their small (they look tiny?) size.  I like seeing some variation in eye shape/eyelashes - it looks like each one is different. And the hooves are pretty cool.  Still love Sunny the best  :cool:

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This might be old news but I just saw that Tom's shoe company is doing a retro my little pony shoe!
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on April 05, 2021, 07:52:29 PM
Fluttershy is the next one to get a limited edition variant of her Kotobukiya figure!

https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004114/

Just like Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle's LEs before, Fluttershy's variant has translucent glittery hair, skin that matches that of her appearance in Equestria Girls, and a translucent base.
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Post by: starrynights on April 07, 2021, 06:25:01 AM
Fluttershy is the next one to get a limited edition variant of her Kotobukiya figure!

https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004114/

Just like Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle's LEs before, Fluttershy's variant has translucent glittery hair, skin that matches that of her appearance in Equestria Girls, and a translucent base.
I want her so much...oh no my wallet!
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Post by: Carrehz on April 11, 2021, 12:07:29 PM
I found the Cotton Candy and Butterscotch POPs in ASDA tonight!! They didn't have the other three but I'm not sure if they just hadn't put them out or if they're only stocking CC/Butters, I'll keep an eye out! Didn't expect them to hit non-specialty stores so I was thrilled to find them, esp. since CC's my favourite <3 They're sooo cute aaaa!!
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Post by: Flitter on April 11, 2021, 04:17:44 PM
Fluttershy is the next one to get a limited edition variant of her Kotobukiya figure!

https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000004114/

Just like Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle's LEs before, Fluttershy's variant has translucent glittery hair, skin that matches that of her appearance in Equestria Girls, and a translucent base.
I wonder if they will continue these and do an LE Sunst Shimmer. I’m still frustrated that they gave her release an unnatural skin tone that matches the orange of the pony. Maybe if she gets an LE it can have a natural skin tone.
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on April 11, 2021, 08:52:45 PM
I wonder if they will continue these and do an LE Sunst Shimmer. I’m still frustrated that they gave her release an unnatural skin tone that matches the orange of the pony. Maybe if she gets an LE it can have a natural skin tone.

Haha, doing the opposite for her would be pretty funny. Looking at my own regular Sunset though, the human sunset looks a bit more orange while the pony (and her in Equestria Girls) is more yellow. Perhaps the LE will have more yellow skin once they get around to her (darker shade than Flutters of course).
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Post by: Carrehz on April 12, 2021, 11:58:16 AM
UK peeps!! The Entertainer has those G1/G4 "retro main six" ponies! (Not sure what the official set name is) The individually packaged ones, not the 6-pack. Didn't think these were going to show up over here, was thrilled to find them! They're so cuuute and tiny, omg <3

Also MLP Merch already reported on this, but I found the new G1 clothes in H&M and omg they're gorgeous :lovey: Heads up though, you may have to hunt for them - my store had them displayed in a way that was super easy to overlook (just on a rack, none visible without going up to them and looking through the whole display.. if that makes sense, words are failing me atm lol, I'm tired) - look for them near the Powerpuff Girls/SpongeBob/Space Jam/band shirts
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Post by: Flitter on April 12, 2021, 08:26:16 PM
I wonder if they will continue these and do an LE Sunst Shimmer. I’m still frustrated that they gave her release an unnatural skin tone that matches the orange of the pony. Maybe if she gets an LE it can have a natural skin tone.

Haha, doing the opposite for her would be pretty funny. Looking at my own regular Sunset though, the human sunset looks a bit more orange while the pony (and her in Equestria Girls) is more yellow. Perhaps the LE will have more yellow skin once they get around to her (darker shade than Flutters of course).
  I always wanted EqD to look like normal girls. The unnatural skin tones on dolls always just didn’t appeal to me. The kotobukiya figures are great, but I wonder why’d they have to go and do that to Shimmy  :(
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on April 12, 2021, 10:08:14 PM
  I always wanted EqD to look like normal girls. The unnatural skin tones on dolls always just didn’t appeal to me. The kotobukiya figures are great, but I wonder why’d they have to go and do that to Shimmy  :(

I do enjoy the fantasy skin tones for EqGs but yeah Sunset does look a little odd next to her setmates with her orange skin vs. their natural skintones. Applejack's skin is slightly orange too but it looks more like a natural tan compared to Sunset. I think she looks really pretty and I'm very happy to have her, but she does look a little strange next to the other regular versions of the figures.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 20, 2021, 09:36:46 AM
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Five Below haul picture for the sake of summary.
There were some of the TaF glitter G4 reboots and other wave 2 Potion Ponies. Also some G4 reboot fashion styles with "budget" accessories.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Rainlove The Pegasus on April 20, 2021, 09:38:36 AM
I have that same green pony! Fizzleshake, was it?
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Post by: Carrehz on April 23, 2021, 12:45:29 PM
Ooooh, I love that shirt, Tailrust. Congrats! :)

Speaking of G1 clothes, these have been out for a while but I forget if they've been mentioned on here before - UK peeps - Home Bargains has G1 pajamas in adult and kid sizes! Their selection of sizes is pretty small though (took me months to find the right size) so you might have to hunt around, they're nice if you can find 'em though.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: InkyMilk on April 26, 2021, 10:50:58 AM
I'm sorry if I missed, but are the Pony Friends figures (the set with Fizzy and Gusty) only available at Five Below? Or have they been found elsewhere? We don't have Five Below around here and I'd really like to purchase them in person if I can as opposed to ordering online.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 26, 2021, 10:52:13 AM
As far as I remember, they have only been reported to be found at Five Below!
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Post by: Tropical_Sunset on April 26, 2021, 11:24:33 AM
Where are the individually packaged retro G4 main 6 been found? The cute little wonky fake G1 mold ones. I've heard of people finding them at Target but my local Targets are barren wastelands as far as pony products are concerned. Same for the Walmarts. Makes me sad...
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Post by: InkyMilk on April 26, 2021, 11:27:57 AM
As far as I remember, they have only been reported to be found at Five Below!

Aw dang, well thanks for letting me know! Now I need to decide if I need Rarity and Sunset Shimmer too... :lol:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 26, 2021, 11:31:08 AM
Where are the individually packaged retro G4 main 6 been found? The cute little wonky fake G1 mold ones. I've heard of people finding them at Target but my local Targets are barren wastelands as far as pony products are concerned. Same for the Walmarts. Makes me sad...
Not in our area. :( I think Meijer?
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Post by: Carrehz on April 26, 2021, 12:07:33 PM
I was wondering how widely-released those were, too - I've only found them at one Entertainer so far, still searching for RD and AJ :( So they're pretty scarce in the US too?
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Post by: Ponyfan on April 26, 2021, 12:20:18 PM
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Five Below haul picture for the sake of summary.
There were some of the TaF glitter G4 reboots and other wave 2 Potion Ponies. Also some G4 reboot fashion styles with "budget" accessories.

I love the shirt. :)  I wish I had a Five Below near me. 


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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 28, 2021, 01:44:09 PM
Loungefly is making a new backpack with Starshine, maybe other things as well?
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 28, 2021, 04:34:49 PM
Loungefly is making a new backpack with Starshine, maybe other things as well?
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on April 28, 2021, 07:14:30 PM
Loungefly is making a new backpack with Starshine, maybe other things as well?
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I love the backpack.  I hope Longefly will make other items as well like they did when they did the celestial ponies.


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Post by: Minty_Magic on April 28, 2021, 09:14:19 PM
Loungefly is making a new backpack with Starshine, maybe other things as well?
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Just take my money lol! I’ve been rocking my knock off Moschino backpack for a few years now, this is the only worthy replacement I’ve seen so far. :lol:
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Post by: Carrehz on May 06, 2021, 04:57:46 PM
Kotobukiya have revealed the final ver of their Celestia figure! MLPMerch (https://www.mlpmerch.com/2021/05/kotobukiya-shows-final-princess-celestia-statue.html) article here. She's so gorgeous omg!! I think I need her ;_;

UK peeps - Sainsbury's has a new retro MLP shirt on their website (https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/My-Little-Pony-Grey-T-Shirt/138788726-Charcoal), I think it's an online exclusive:

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Mine arrived the other day and it's REALLY nice, definitely recommend it! :)
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Post by: blonde2themax on May 09, 2021, 01:01:06 AM
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Just take my money lol! I’ve been rocking my knock off Moschino backpack for a few years now, this is the only worthy replacement I’ve seen so far. :lol:

Where did you get your knockoff from?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on May 09, 2021, 07:02:37 AM
I have one too, I got mine off AliExpress, I don't know if they're still available though.
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Post by: blonde2themax on May 10, 2021, 02:50:01 PM
I have one too, I got mine off AliExpress, I don't know if they're still available though.

Do you have a picture?
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on May 14, 2021, 11:51:23 AM
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My Little Pony: New Series 8x8 Plus #1 (Easter)

    Release date: February 8th, 2022
    ISBN: 9780063063488
    Blurb: TBA

Hasbro My Little Pony Tattle Tales
Release date: September 15th, 2021
ISBN: 9782764353578
Blurb: TBA
Other: Should come with small toy figures

I can't find anything under the ISBN for the Tattle Tales book, but it's on the B&N site. This is made by the people who did the busy books. Expect fun sculpting!
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Post by: Carrehz on May 14, 2021, 01:10:26 PM
Oh man more Busy Books?!? Awesome, I love those and their hilarious wonkiness :D They're always so entertaining.
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on May 15, 2021, 06:49:52 AM
Here's the B&N pages for the upcoming books!

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-little-pony-hasbro/1139444856?ean=9780063063488
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hasbro-my-little-pony-tattle-tales-phidal/1139404032?ean=9782764353578

They're up for preorder right now, I ordered them both myself last night. Very excited, I always love adding books to my pony collection!
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Post by: TwilightStarshine on May 19, 2021, 11:54:29 AM
G5 toys!
Well, descriptions, anyhow. All from this catalog (https://jimdo-storage.global.ssl.fastly.net/file/3a4cbcf9-9b4e-44e4-902e-2581367efe6a/Hasbro-Online-Katalog_2021.pdf) and translated so a bit wonky.
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Ah, that catalog is in German. :) Yeah, the translations are pretty accurate. I read through the whole thing, and I think most ponies are 15 cm or 6" tall based on the dimensions of the packaging. The descriptions of "Popstar Pipp" and "rainbow manes" Sunny mention they are 15 cm (6") tall. The crystal ponies are smaller- those ponies are most likely the smaller figurines presented at the Hasbro investors event. The catalog mentions they are posable, so I am pretty sure those are not brushable ponies...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on May 20, 2021, 07:29:56 PM
Another character joins the Kotobukiya line!!

https://twitter.com/Kotobukiya_EN/status/1395559979294154752

Everyone's favorite pony, Hatsune Miku! :rofl:

Seriously though this is definitely not what I ever would have expected but I'm very excited to preorder her lmao. I like ponies... I like Miku.... Miku pony...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on May 20, 2021, 09:21:02 PM
A 2022 monthly planner is coming out with the Retro style art. :) (https://www.amazon.com/Little-Monthly-Weekly-Planner-Calendar/dp/1524868620/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=my+little+pony&qid=1621570797&s=books&sr=1-16) Pub date of July 23rd.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 21, 2021, 05:35:52 AM
ooh I love the art on that planner! especially the cover, I love that shot of Butterscotch, haven't seen that art before.

and omg wow Miku pony :O Never would've expected this ever, but I love her! I hope they make more Vocaloid chars, imagine how cute Rin and Len ponies would be!! Might have to get her :>
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 21, 2021, 06:36:09 AM
A 2022 monthly planner is coming out with the Retro style art. :) (https://www.amazon.com/Little-Monthly-Weekly-Planner-Calendar/dp/1524868620/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=my+little+pony&qid=1621570797&s=books&sr=1-16) Pub date of July 23rd.
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Oh how sweet.
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Post by: glitterball on May 21, 2021, 12:13:24 PM
Oh that planner is too cute, I wonder if I will be able to find it in the UK from Amazon...
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Post by: Ponybookworm on May 21, 2021, 12:58:41 PM
Oh that planner is too cute, I wonder if I will be able to find it in the UK from Amazon...
Same, & will it be made with the UK in mind or just assorted international holidays even???
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on May 21, 2021, 04:38:28 PM
Miku pony?!?!  *faint* waaaaaaaaaaaaaant
also that planner is amazing
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Post by: Ponyfan on May 22, 2021, 11:30:11 AM
I love the planner. :lovey:



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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starrynights on May 22, 2021, 01:27:50 PM
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New crossover!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: glitterball on May 22, 2021, 02:23:02 PM
Oh that planner is too cute, I wonder if I will be able to find it in the UK from Amazon...
Same, & will it be made with the UK in mind or just assorted international holidays even???
Hmm I think they will have some kind of generic world wide calendar... we'll just have to wait n see!  ;)
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on May 24, 2021, 02:09:59 PM
G5 costumes are apparently going to be a thing but they're basically just generic ones with the pony's face on the front.
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Post by: aria_elwen on May 25, 2021, 12:56:40 AM
Going from January's example I'd say US dates only since Australia day isn't there and even my very British diary has that one in. Although it might have an "international holidays" page at the front.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on May 25, 2021, 07:53:56 AM
"Widely celebrated and nationally recognized holidays and observances for U.S. and Canada"
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Post by: aria_elwen on May 26, 2021, 04:26:23 AM
"Widely celebrated and nationally recognized holidays and observances for U.S. and Canada"

That's what I get for  not clicking on the link. D'oh. :lol:

Although they might do an international release... who knows (I live in hope!).
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Post by: BubbleTea on June 03, 2021, 09:57:38 PM
new smashin fashion set!

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Luna and Cadance are Unicorns for some reason and Shining has the ugliest effing eyebrows
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on June 03, 2021, 10:20:41 PM
Shining has the ugliest effing eyebrows

How else are you supposed to know he's The Boy if he doesn't have huge eyebrows and no eyelashes (and also he's blue)? 🤨
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Post by: Tropical_Sunset on June 04, 2021, 03:49:07 AM
LOL Unicorn Cadance and Luna. I guess the girls have misbehaved and their wings were taken.
Thanks, Hasbro.
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Post by: Flitter on June 04, 2021, 11:33:59 AM
LOL Unicorn Cadance and Luna. I guess the girls have misbehaved and their wings were taken.
Thanks, Hasbro.
Given up their princess status to allow succession of the next generation, I suppose.
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Post by: Delphian on June 05, 2021, 01:13:25 PM
I can't get over SA's eyebrows. :lol: He looks so surprised!
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Post by: yourpinkoverlord on June 06, 2021, 10:34:57 PM
Man, look at that. I feel sorry for the people who wanted G4/G4.5 to end with a bang.

It's me I'm people. Pain.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 07, 2021, 06:33:02 AM
He reminds me of that one actor with the huge, dark eyebrows.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 07, 2021, 06:50:16 AM
oh my god the EYEBROWS XD Finally someone to rival the G1 eyelash princesses!

On the one hand, I'm kinda glad they gave us a boy pony for once, but on the other hand... eyebrows...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on June 07, 2021, 08:21:27 AM
He reminds me of that one actor with the huge, dark eyebrows.

Groucho Marx?
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 07, 2021, 09:03:15 AM
He reminds me of that one actor with the huge, dark eyebrows.

Groucho Marx?
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Nope, but XD.
ETA: Peter Gallagher.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: LadyAmalthea on June 07, 2021, 09:07:15 AM
He reminds me of that one actor with the huge, dark eyebrows.

Are you thinking of Eugene Levy? That's who he reminds me of!
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 07, 2021, 09:11:12 AM
He reminds me of that one actor with the huge, dark eyebrows.

Are you thinking of Eugene Levy? That's who he reminds me of!
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Shaz on June 08, 2021, 01:47:52 AM
Shining Armour is now Groucho Marx pony as far as I'm concerned :lol:. He just needs a little cigar accessory....
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on June 08, 2021, 07:11:46 AM
Shining Armour is now Groucho Marx pony as far as I'm concerned :lol:. He just needs a little cigar accessory....

I was thinking I need one to make a Groucho custom with the cigar as his cutie mark...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 08, 2021, 07:43:49 AM
Shining Armour is now Groucho Marx pony as far as I'm concerned :lol:. He just needs a little cigar accessory....

:lmao:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: fuzzysherbet on June 09, 2021, 03:16:30 AM
Saw the royal premiere smashin' fashion set at a Big W (Australia). I didn't grab photos, as I was in a hurry, but it may be worth checking Big W if you're in Australia and are looking for the set!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 16, 2021, 03:48:45 PM
Someone on the Yayponies server alerted everyone that a G5 sleeper was found at Target. I found it at mine!
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*Looks like no new logo
*This is over a month earlier than we should have been getting merchandise. Storm of new stuff soon?
*This has the red eyes for Pipp even though she should have green
*It's not on Target's site yet.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 16, 2021, 04:52:32 PM
Someone on the Yayponies server alerted everyone that a G5 sleeper was found at Target. I found it at mine!
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*Looks like no new logo
*This is over a month earlier than we should have been getting merchandise. Storm of new stuff soon?
*This has the red eyes for Pipp even though she should have green
*It's not on Target's site yet.

Neat find,  but why is anyone selling long sleeved pajamas in the summer time? :hot:
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on June 17, 2021, 09:22:05 AM
Someone on the Yayponies server alerted everyone that a G5 sleeper was found at Target. I found it at mine!
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*Looks like no new logo
*This is over a month earlier than we should have been getting merchandise. Storm of new stuff soon?
*This has the red eyes for Pipp even though she should have green
*It's not on Target's site yet.

Neat find,  but why is anyone selling long sleeved pajamas in the summer time? :hot:
Must be from Antarctica. :P
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 17, 2021, 10:41:56 AM
Haha! Must be.
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Post by: NovelNerd on June 17, 2021, 11:12:54 AM
Unique Vintage just dropped a small pony line of outfits and they are adorable. I already ordered mine along with the Care Bears I missed before.
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Post by: Loa on June 17, 2021, 07:57:32 PM
Someone on the Yayponies server alerted everyone that a G5 sleeper was found at Target. I found it at mine!
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*Looks like no new logo
*This is over a month earlier than we should have been getting merchandise. Storm of new stuff soon?
*This has the red eyes for Pipp even though she should have green
*It's not on Target's site yet.

Goodness that's special!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 18, 2021, 10:48:25 AM
Brandora has some G5 playsets listed. These are the "Storys" playsets we got weird descriptions for a few months back.
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Here comes Sunny Starscout: an earth pony from Maretime Bay! Sunny is curious, adventurous, and determined to make the world a better place. With the included story scene, Smoothie Shop Sunny Starscout can be sent on any number of exciting adventures. The set includes a 7.5 cm tall, orange Sunny Starscout pony figure with shaped pink hair. The set also contains over 25 parts, including great accessories that the children can use to customize the pony. You can even mix game smoothies from the play mass in the 2 cans! If the mass is poured into the mixer accessory, it can be turned properly and a colorful treat is created. If the mass is then poured into the cups and garnished with the funny fruits, a delicious game smoothie is created. Thanks to the included story scene, children can pretend that Sunny is selling smoothies with her car, as in the film. There is also the story scene toy animal styling Izzy Moonbow for the film. (Each available separately. Depending on availability) A great gift and a great activity for girls and boys from 5 years of age.

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Here comes Izzy Moonbow: a unicorn from the Bridlewood forest! Izzy is an energetic optimist and loves handicrafts - especially when they are glittery. With the included story scene, little animal styling Izzy Moonbow can be sent on any number of exciting adventures. The set includes a 7.5 cm tall, purple Izzy Moonbow pony figure with shaped blue hair. The character has a heart-shaped blemish like her character in the movie. The set also contains over 25 parts, including great accessories that the children can use to customize the pony. With the stickers on the 2 included sticker sheets, eyes, ears and other decorations can be glued to the 4 pompoms. This is how cute and colorful fur animals are created! In addition, the children can store Izzy’s styling accessories in the dressing table and put the crystals in the treasure chest. With the story scene as a background, there are many exciting and imaginative adventures with Izzy Moonbow. There is also the story scene toy Smoothie Shop Sunny Starscout for the film. (Each available separately. Depending on availability) A great gift and a great activity for girls and boys from 5 years of age.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 18, 2021, 11:46:12 AM
Oh huh, those actually look pretty good for G5, definitely better than the other toys we've seen so far (IMO) and soooo much better than the animation! (Can't stand the creepy "Elsa faces" the cartoon vers have) Not my style but I do like them :> Especially Izzy's hair.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 18, 2021, 11:59:16 AM
I like the smoothie shop, the gradient colors and the accessories.

From the side view they look slightly better. I'm getting 3.5 vibes from the way the head is shaped.

On a sour note, I dislike the lack of proper hair,  and the horse pun name-places.

I'll probably pick up the smoothie shop and give away Sunny.

ETA: A heart shaped...blemish?  :blink: Is that what they're calling symbols now?
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 22, 2021, 02:05:21 PM
Whooole lotta stuff.
Crystal Adventure
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Snow Party Countdown
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Rainbow Reveal Sunny Starscout
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 22, 2021, 02:18:22 PM
The expression on Zipp's face is weird. Her box art looks like a conniving frog. I'm sorry, she is butt ugly. I like her wings though. They're pretty nice.

So now we see the first toys they showed in boxes. Ok.

Sunny from the side view looks...interesting. I don't have any strong opinion on her.

Pipp's face is annoyingly round. Her eyes are way too close together,  looks almost cross-eyed.

Trailblazer from a sideview reminds me of Thomas O Malley from The Aristocats, with that lantern-jaw.

Moonbow's expression is vapid.

I'll say it again,  that hair looks so nice.

I see they're still pushing out the jawless freaks.  :nope:
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Post by: Minty_Magic on June 22, 2021, 02:45:01 PM
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MINTY??!?!

 
The artwork on the countdown calendar is just darling! I kind of wish that was the whole style of the show, but oh well! At least I can enjoy it on the merch.

This new batch of toys looks really cute! I’d prefer brushable hair, but the molded hair undeniably works better with their weird face shapes so far. All the extras included look fun too. I’ll probably pick up one of each of the molded hair figurines to start off my g5 collection!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 22, 2021, 02:51:43 PM
Not done yet, here's a playset:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 22, 2021, 02:54:19 PM
Hey look! We've got a symbol for Blue Guard!

Post Merge: June 22, 2021, 02:54:30 PM

Not done yet, here's a playset:
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That's an unusual design. I see it getting easily broken by rowdy kids.  >_<
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on June 22, 2021, 06:41:22 PM
Ahhh, so I see the playsets will continue to be just as bad as G4's. :sad:
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Post by: ridi on June 23, 2021, 03:20:03 AM
G5 art with Pony Life figures in the calendar? Aight...

Interesting to see the background ponies. Is the fluffy llama-like unicorn supposed to be a pony too?
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 23, 2021, 02:23:58 PM
I think this is the first pony gen, where I cared more about the accessories then the actual ponies.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 23, 2021, 04:35:56 PM
Was perusing Entertainment Earth and found pre-orders for Retro-art G1 pins.
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Firefly & Windy (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/my-little-pony-firefly-and-windy-pin-set/dc32425) and Applejack & Minty (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/my-little-pony-applejack-and-minty-pin-set/dc31595).
These will set you back $30 a pop but seem to be limited edition.
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on June 24, 2021, 07:00:24 AM
Was perusing Entertainment Earth and found pre-orders for Retro-art G1 pins.
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Firefly & Windy (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/my-little-pony-firefly-and-windy-pin-set/dc32425) and Applejack & Minty (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/my-little-pony-applejack-and-minty-pin-set/dc31595).
These will set you back $30 a pop but seem to be limited edition.

Ooh...I need some of these.  I create artwork with pins put in as accents and these would be adorable! 
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Post by: Carrehz on June 24, 2021, 07:41:30 AM
Oooh those are so gorgeous! Although eesh, that price is decidedly not gorgeous. e_e

It says they'll be released in February 2022, is that an error?

Less impressed with these G5 toys than the last ones. I agree they look very jawless/chinless.. nice to see Minty's here I guess. Weird that they're reusing the G4.5 blind bag molds for the advent calendar. And that is a WEIRD design for the castle o_O

the art for the tiny sleepy kittycorn is soooo cute though, oh my gosh!!!
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on June 24, 2021, 07:55:27 AM
The pins are so cute, but that price feels really steep for pins that are by a large company and not a small business. I get when small creators have pins priced like that. But for official MLP merchandise? I'll probably not get them...
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 24, 2021, 09:34:27 AM
The pins are so cute, but that price feels really steep for pins that are by a large company and not a small business. I get when small creators have pins priced like that. But for official MLP merchandise? I'll probably not get them...

Agreed.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 24, 2021, 01:40:16 PM
I agree, when I saw "$30" in Tailrust's post I assumed that was for both sets (was just skimming the post, didn't see the "$30 a pop" part initially) - couldn't believe it when I realized it was 30 *each*. They're really cute but hard to justify for that price, I mean I could probably find all four ponies in actual plastic form for less than that! :p
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Post by: TwilightStarshine on June 26, 2021, 09:50:27 AM
Ooooooh so many new ponies...  :whoa: I can see why some people might have to get used to the new ponies, they are different for sure but so far I really like the new design. I will have to see them in stores to be sure, though. Hopefully they will release more ponies in the upcoming months (ponies besides the main five.)

Ahhh, so I see the playsets will continue to be just as bad as G4's. :sad:

Hah, that's the first thought that crossed my mind. :P I am slowly getting used to these newer playset designs- after the initial cringe I usually find them rather cute. Cute in a 'well, that's different!' sort of way. The castle looks rather whimsy and impractical. I am drawn to the color scheme though.
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Post by: serena-hime on June 30, 2021, 12:54:32 PM
Amazon DE  (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B092368YC4/ref=asc_df_B092368YC41625061600000/?tag=spielworld-21&creative=22662&creativeASIN=B092368YC4&linkCode=df0)listing for Basic Fun Sky Rocket from the upcoming TE set! The description is quite interesting in that it mentions glitter cutie marks but no jewel eyes...odd. The color description is also off as well?

I'm guessing this is a to-be-edited placeholder description or something.

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-My Little Pony classic toy: with 4 original rainbow ponies to collect - Sky Rocket, Fizzy, Sweet Stuff and Gingerbread. My Little Pony brings retro fun in 2021 with these fun toy horses for kids

-Sky Rocket Pony: With a purple and pink glittery cute marker, green body, and lush red and blue rainbow mane, Sky Rocket is perhaps one of the most famous horse toys around

-RPG Fun: This classic toy horse comes with a comb and ribbon so it can be groomed, groomed and played just like it was years ago

-Collectible Toys: Authentic reproductions of the original 1980s toy ponies, each toy in the Classic Rainbow collection comes in classic retro packaging and with their own glittery candy

-From 3 years: The perfect Christmas and birthday present for girls and boys, small children will love to play with their own My Little Pony

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 30, 2021, 12:56:11 PM
Amazon DE  (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B092368YC4/ref=asc_df_B092368YC41625061600000/?tag=spielworld-21&creative=22662&creativeASIN=B092368YC4&linkCode=df0)listing for Basic Fun Sky Rocket from the upcoming TE set! The description is quite interesting in that it mentions glitter cutie marks but no jewel eyes...odd. The color description is also off as well?

I'm guessing this is a to-be-edited placeholder description or something.

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-My Little Pony classic toy: with 4 original rainbow ponies to collect - Sky Rocket, Fizzy, Sweet Stuff and Gingerbread. My Little Pony brings retro fun in 2021 with these fun toy horses for kids

-Sky Rocket Pony: With a purple and pink glittery cute marker, green body, and lush red and blue rainbow mane, Sky Rocket is perhaps one of the most famous horse toys around

-RPG Fun: This classic toy horse comes with a comb and ribbon so it can be groomed, groomed and played just like it was years ago

-Collectible Toys: Authentic reproductions of the original 1980s toy ponies, each toy in the Classic Rainbow collection comes in classic retro packaging and with their own glittery candy

-From 3 years: The perfect Christmas and birthday present for girls and boys, small children will love to play with their own My Little Pony


Wait a minute, this almost sounds like they're describing Sparkle Pony Sky Rocket. I'm sure Amazon simply botched the description.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 30, 2021, 01:42:36 PM
Yeah, I definitely think that's an early/slightly-wonky description. There's some odd phrases and typos in it too, like "cute marker" instead of "Cutie Mark" or "comes [...] with their own glittery candy" (huh?).
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Post by: serena-hime on June 30, 2021, 01:47:36 PM
Yeah, I definitely think that's an early/slightly-wonky description. There's some odd phrases and typos in it too, like "cute marker" instead of "Cutie Mark" or "comes [...] with their own glittery candy" (huh?).

Might be because it's a Google translation- the listing is in German!
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Post by: IceCrystal02 on June 30, 2021, 02:09:31 PM
It's a (Google) translation from English, the original listing is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B092368YC4/ref=asc_df_B092368YC41625061600000/?tag=spielworld-21&creative=22662&creativeASIN=B092368YC4&linkCode=df0
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 30, 2021, 05:09:02 PM
Is it wrong that I want to see a green bodied,  red/ blue haired Sky Rocket custom now? XD
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Post by: Carrehz on July 01, 2021, 07:17:39 AM
Ahhhh, I was going to say it seemed like a machine translation. XD
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 02, 2021, 07:41:16 AM
The Loungefly Starshine bag is available now (https://www.loungefly.com/products/my-little-pony-starshine-rainbow-mini-backpack).
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Bag Dimensions: 9”W x 10.5”H x 4.5”D (Please note: width is measured across the bottom of the bag.)
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Post by: Bekuno on July 08, 2021, 11:23:56 AM
I'm digging through any potential pony sightings at SDCC 2021 and spotted more pins!

We got some Blind Box enamel pins, Entertainment Earth exclusive. There seem to be different from the sets shared earlier in the thread.
$9.99USD for one blind box, or $119.99USD for a case

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/LFMLPPN0001A?id=TH-408259227 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/LFMLPPN0001A?id=TH-408259227)

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 08, 2021, 12:25:12 PM
Dang, those are some spensive,  but cute pins. Nice of them to remember Butterscotch has brown hair.
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on July 08, 2021, 12:45:03 PM
I'm digging through any potential pony sightings at SDCC 2021 and spotted more pins!

We got some Blind Box enamel pins, Entertainment Earth exclusive. There seem to be different from the sets shared earlier in the thread.
$9.99USD for one blind box, or $119.99USD for a case

https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/LFMLPPN0001A?id=TH-408259227 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/LFMLPPN0001A?id=TH-408259227)

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Oh I REALLY want these! 
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Post by: StrawberryScoops on July 08, 2021, 12:48:56 PM
Oh gosh I want all of these too! I dislike exclusives though and shipping into Canada is so pricey at the moment…
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Post by: Ponybookworm on July 08, 2021, 12:53:23 PM
That Butterscotch one is so CUTE!!!
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Post by: glitterball on July 08, 2021, 01:14:34 PM
Oh, that purple Blossom pin looks so sweet!  :heart: :heart:
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 08, 2021, 01:34:03 PM
How sweet! I'm considering getting a case.
I was on Abgee looking for G5 stuff and saw that My Little Pony should be included in the Worlds Smallest blind boxes soon-hopefully it's not a new release.
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Post by: ridi on July 08, 2021, 02:39:50 PM
Those pins are so cute! It's one of the rare instances I wouldn't mind buying blind packs because I'd be satisfied no matter which one I got.
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Post by: Tropical_Sunset on July 08, 2021, 08:08:26 PM
Blossom is so pretty 😍 What cute pins. A bit pricy, though...
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Post by: Goanna on July 08, 2021, 10:21:28 PM
Omg I want the Snuzzle pin, so darling ;;
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Post by: SunPony on July 09, 2021, 04:32:20 AM
Omg I want the Snuzzle pin, so darling ;;

Snuzzle is my childhood fave of the original six... But I'm not seeing her pin?  It looks like they substituted Starshine?  They are all so cute though, I might have to pick one up. 
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Post by: Carrehz on July 09, 2021, 07:12:12 AM
Oh, those are so cute! $10 a pop is a little pricey, I guess it's more reasonable than the previous "$30 for 2" though. I wouldn't mind getting one or two :)

Good to hear about the World's Smallest ponies too! I hope they're new instead of re-releases, I'm still disappointed they never made Blossom.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 14, 2021, 09:42:28 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRR1hK9Mk2x/

That's cute.
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Post by: Carrehz on July 14, 2021, 10:44:15 AM
Hah, the text loaded before the image and I was like "omg is this a new Basic Fun??" before I properly read it XD

Those are soooo cute!! I want them ^^
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Post by: ridi on July 14, 2021, 02:16:29 PM
Oohh how fun and unusual! I really want a set, but I'm gonna assume they'll be hard to find and expensive for people outside the US...
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 14, 2021, 03:58:02 PM
Well, I guess it's good that I don't care much about the SDCC set. :P Not a huge fan of Megan or pins that are items versus characters.
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Post by: Ragamuffin on July 14, 2021, 06:28:05 PM
Why is that Megan pin set $40?? :lmao:

Sorry if anyone was excited for these but aren't willing to spend half of a hundred for two pins that probably look no different from any other, quality-wise...
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Post by: Bekuno on July 14, 2021, 08:16:21 PM
Enamel pins are cute but they just aren't worth the money to collect, would much rather have some kind of figure  :huh:
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Post by: Wardah on July 15, 2021, 03:50:51 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRVmsXZBbxj/

Look what I spy!
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Post by: Carrehz on July 15, 2021, 05:52:39 AM
Oh man I didn't realize the pins were $40 :/ Come on guys, you DON'T need to add an extra tenner on just because they're ~*SDCC*~... how ridiculous.

Ooooh and I am SO excited for those Super Impulse toys!! Firefly's in a little box, omg cute :D Now my ponies can have an NRFB Firefly as well as a loose one, hee hee.
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Post by: Ponyfan on July 15, 2021, 07:03:20 AM
Some of the G5 toys are starting to hit the shelves.

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Post by: Taffeta on July 15, 2021, 08:30:54 AM
Interesting these are showing up. I'm kind of sad that the UK has gone silly with its COVID rules as it will probably mean I won't get to go toy roaming for a while.

The mini Firefly in box is so cute. ><

I don't care for the Megan and Skydancer pins. I'm not huge on Megan, and while I love Skydancer, I feel like it should be Megan and Sundance. If it needs to be a pegasus, then Firefly..?
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 15, 2021, 08:39:41 AM
Why is that Megan pin set $40?? :lmao:

Sorry if anyone was excited for these but aren't willing to spend half of a hundred for two pins that probably look no different from any other, quality-wise...


I have no idea, but it's ridiculous.

Why is Firefly an earth pony?
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Post by: ridi on July 15, 2021, 08:47:20 AM
40$??? I stand corrected, it's going to be expensive whether you're in the US or not. I get the impression that most vintage pony fans don't even like Megan that much, I wonder who's going to buy it.

(Me! If it were less expensive and available worldwide!)

Sign me up for more mini ponies! I don't have the World's Smallest ponies yet because I haven't been able to find any that will ship to my country for less than the actual toys, but I really want them. I bought one of those Zuru mini brands toy surprise balls the other day and I was very impressed with all the details. I got a mini Spongebob toy and a mini ninja turtle mint in packaging! I was absolutely delighted. These seem to be from a different company, but they still look very nice.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 15, 2021, 09:10:06 AM
If it's only the Firefly mashup, I don't think I'll spring for the blind box, but it's cute to see in some sort of box. :)
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Post by: Taffeta on July 15, 2021, 09:13:02 AM
Why is that Megan pin set $40?? :lmao:

Sorry if anyone was excited for these but aren't willing to spend half of a hundred for two pins that probably look no different from any other, quality-wise...


I have no idea, but it's ridiculous.

Why is Firefly an earth pony?

We'll blame G5.  ;)
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Post by: Carrehz on July 15, 2021, 12:34:47 PM
The last release of WS Firefly was an earthie, too, I guess they didn't want to make another mold just for one pony. (But then, why make Firefly to begin with instead of Blossom to complete the collector pony set? >_<)

Ridi - Yeah, the World's Smallest MLPs are by Super Impulse :) They're definitely comparable quality to the Zuru toys though (I love those things!) - I just wish SI's toys were as widely distributed as Zuru's are :silly: Had a devil of a time trying to track down the MLPs, I hope you can find them soon!
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Post by: Ponyfan on July 23, 2021, 06:49:11 AM
I found the castle (Is it a castle?) and Princess Petals set yesterday.

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 23, 2021, 08:42:43 AM
Her head is too G4ish for my liking.
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Post by: glitterball on July 28, 2021, 01:14:35 PM
I found the castle (Is it a castle?) and Princess Petals set yesterday.

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It's the Golden Snitch!!  :lol:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 28, 2021, 01:38:58 PM
I found the castle (Is it a castle?) and Princess Petals set yesterday.

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It's the Golden Snitch!!  :lol:

:lol:
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Post by: Ponyfan on July 28, 2021, 02:20:00 PM
These have probably been posted already but I saw them today for the first time.

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Post by: Taffeta on July 29, 2021, 02:08:03 PM
I found the castle (Is it a castle?) and Princess Petals set yesterday.

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It's the Golden Snitch!!  :lol:
XD
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Post by: Ponyfan on July 30, 2021, 10:09:44 AM
I found this Izzy today at Walmart.

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Post by: Ponyfan on July 31, 2021, 10:22:00 AM
I found a couple of more things today.

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Post by: Delphian on July 31, 2021, 11:32:06 AM


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I legit thought those wings were a messed up looking wonton for a second. :lol:
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I legit thought those wings were a messed up looking wonton for a second. :lol:

What?  :lol:
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Post by: SunPony on July 31, 2021, 06:02:05 PM
I'm really liking the limited amount of plastic packaging!
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I legit thought those wings were a messed up looking wonton for a second. :lol:

What?  :lol:

Sorry, the word I was looking for was "potsticker."

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Post by: ridi on August 01, 2021, 03:03:58 AM
Oh! Now that you mention it, her wings kinda look like calzones to me.  :lol:
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on August 01, 2021, 04:05:49 AM
I found the castle (Is it a castle?) and Princess Petals set yesterday.

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It's the Golden Snitch!!  :lol:
Must be a deleted scene from one of the movies.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 01, 2021, 04:45:46 PM


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I legit thought those wings were a messed up looking wonton for a second. :lol:

What?  :lol:

Sorry, the word I was looking for was "potsticker."

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Yeah I see it. Lol
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Post by: Carrehz on August 01, 2021, 04:57:37 PM
XD They do look like potstickers.

UK fans - found these pajamas at Home Bargains yesterday:

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(Not the best photo sorry, hopefully you can still make them out)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 01, 2021, 04:58:55 PM
XD They do look like potstickers.

UK fans - found these pajamas at Home Bargains yesterday:

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Cute shirt
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Post by: Taffeta on August 02, 2021, 02:00:01 PM
I still don't know how I feel about Fizzy with regular eyes like that. But the colours on that are really pretty.

Pity going to town right now is a bit of a no go...the bigger HB is in the town centre :/
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Post by: glitterball on August 02, 2021, 02:16:05 PM
I still don't know how I feel about Fizzy with regular eyes like that. But the colours on that are really pretty.

Pity going to town right now is a bit of a no go...the bigger HB is in the town centre :/

Perhaps it's pre mine-worker Fizzy? 
(as per UK comic story, if I remember correctly?)  :)
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Post by: Taffeta on August 02, 2021, 02:23:47 PM
I still don't know how I feel about Fizzy with regular eyes like that. But the colours on that are really pretty.

Pity going to town right now is a bit of a no go...the bigger HB is in the town centre :/

Perhaps it's pre mine-worker Fizzy? 
(as per UK comic story, if I remember correctly?)  :)

Heh, maybe :) It's just that Fizzy was my sister's first pony, and that comic story was completely unknown to me until much later, so yeah, I can't see her as anything other than a TE. TE is such a nice gimmick...I just think it's a shame not to draw it in (or lazy so they can reuse the template).

For me it's on the same lines of annoyance as UK merch using 'Princess sparkle'
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 02, 2021, 02:57:54 PM
I still don't know how I feel about Fizzy with regular eyes like that. But the colours on that are really pretty.

Pity going to town right now is a bit of a no go...the bigger HB is in the town centre :/


It sounds like i missed something.   :huh:
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 02, 2021, 10:26:02 PM
I still don't know how I feel about Fizzy with regular eyes like that. But the colours on that are really pretty.

Pity going to town right now is a bit of a no go...the bigger HB is in the town centre :/


It sounds like i missed something.   :huh:

The T-shirt. It depicts Fizzy as seen by the symbol, but she has the regular retro G1 art eyes.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 03, 2021, 08:15:58 AM
Oh
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Post by: Carrehz on August 06, 2021, 06:43:55 AM
Don't think this has been posted before - the Forbidden Planet in London has the Cutie Marks and Dragons crossover set!! For half-price even! Was amazed to find it there.

It's a very heavy set :O Glad I didn't have to get this one online after all, I bet shipping would've been ridiculous. They're all so pretty though, the wonky eye placement bugs me much less IRL than it did looking at the photos online.
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Post by: drusilla on August 06, 2021, 06:52:51 AM
oohhhh nice to see new stuff showing up
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Post by: Ponyfan on August 06, 2021, 11:52:44 AM
I found the smaller Izzy today.

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Post by: DazzleBright on August 06, 2021, 10:29:07 PM
Ok, so I have been following the new releases pretty closely, and I haven’t seen anyone else post this. I have found a new set on the Meijer app called the “Favorites Together Collection” and it includes G5 versions of Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight Sparkle. Whadda ya think about that?

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“Pony worlds come together when Sunny Starscout, Twilight Sparkle, and some of their best friends unite under the magic of friendship. Favorites Together Collection pack includes 6 pony figures with character- inspired colors, hair styles, and Cutie Marks. From My Little Pony: A New Generation, meet Sunny Starscout, Izzy Moonbow, and Princess Petals. From My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, reimagine the magic of Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash. Now designed in the style of: A New Generation characters! Ponies are 3 inches tall with long, soft hair that's fun to play with and style. Each comes with a character-inspired accessory for fashion and storytelling fun. 12 pieces in all! Fans new and old can imagine adventures with iconic My Little Pony: A New Generation and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic favorites.”
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Post by: Ragamuffin on August 06, 2021, 10:56:55 PM
Uhh ohh...

Admittedly... they're kinda cute... :lookround: Nice to see them with forelocks again.
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 07, 2021, 08:11:56 AM
It's interesting they decided to go with unicorn Twilight here rather than alicorn Twi. I like how they've got bangs!
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Post by: Taffeta on August 07, 2021, 08:15:14 AM
It's just dawned on me what was bothering me about this photo of this release. Bear in mind it might not be borne out in the actual release, as stock photos can be misleading, but it looks like what might happen if the muppets did a version of FIM. That's what their faces remind me of. Muppetified versions of existing characters.

I don't know how I feel about that.

I guess if that doesn't make sense, what I mean is that they look like caricatures of the ponies, rather than being the ponies themselves...?

They all look a little bit like miss piggy to me :/
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 07, 2021, 09:23:28 AM
 :nope: :doh: :shakefist: :throw:
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Post by: SunPony on August 07, 2021, 12:35:42 PM
It's just dawned on me what was bothering me about this photo of this release. Bear in mind it might not be borne out in the actual release, as stock photos can be misleading, but it looks like what might happen if the muppets did a version of FIM. That's what their faces remind me of. Muppetified versions of existing characters.

I don't know how I feel about that.

I guess if that doesn't make sense, what I mean is that they look like caricatures of the ponies, rather than being the ponies themselves...?

They all look a little bit like miss piggy to me :/

They do look kind of like Miss Piggy!   :lol:  It's like they took an actual horse's muzzle, made it smile, and stuck it to a human face. 
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Post by: Tropical_Sunset on August 09, 2021, 08:13:21 AM
I'm happy to see more regular-size brushables, and I always like seeing ponies from another gen in different styles. I like this! I hope it'll be available elsewhere.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 12, 2021, 11:56:31 AM
I'm not sure if this has already been posted but I found this set today.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: StarSwirl05 on August 13, 2021, 04:21:34 AM
Unicorn Snot is apparently going to be/is a thing and it's a facial glittery thing but I wouldn't have called it that. :blink:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 14, 2021, 09:34:27 AM
I found this today at Target.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 14, 2021, 01:52:33 PM
That is an accessory set moreso than anything else...it has some larger accessories but not a building.
I went to Target and found mystery coloring book packs in the dollar section for $3 each. There are 4 designs, one for each of the main g5irls.
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on August 14, 2021, 06:02:30 PM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!

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(Ignore the Sylvanians ^^;)

They had two different types, a 20-pack and a 5-pack, I also saw a 10-pack (w/ 6 toys shown outright and 4 blind-packaged) at Sainsbury's. So there's lots of ways to pick these up.
Most of the 20-packs I saw had 2 of the MLPs, I think I saw all three in the 5-packs too, so they're easy to find, no need to bother with hoping you get one in the blind bag.

Comparison between these and the previous World's Smallest MLPs (sorry about Bluebelle's hair, it's impossible to tame!!):
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The Micro MLPs don't have brushable hair obviously, they're also even teenier than the WS ponies (!). They can be taken out of the boxes (they're sealed in there with a little bit of tape) but I'm choosing to keep mine "mint in box"... I want extras to debox XD Is this how you MIB collectors feel??

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Each side of the box. Looks like they based these more off the Basic Fun ponies than the original 1980s G1s; I'm guessing it was easier to fit the ponies into a box, than a card like the Transformers, Power Rangers etc are on? Maybe? I like it, anyway - might not be "accurate" exactly, but it is cute ^^

I checked the checklist and there's only these three in the first series. I hope they'll add more in later waves though! I did notice this on the 5-pack packaging...

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Isn't that Minty and Snuzzle?!? I hope this is a sign of things to come!! (Hey, looking at it again, isn't that Optimus underneath them, too? He isn't in series 1, just Screamer and BB are released right now. Ooooh. I really hope these are a preview of the next wave and not just prototypes they decided not to go with!)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 14, 2021, 06:05:53 PM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!

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(Ignore the Sylvanians ^^;)

They had two different types, a 20-pack and a 5-pack, I also saw a 10-pack (w/ 6 toys shown outright and 4 blind-packaged) at Sainsbury's. So there's lots of ways to pick these up.
Most of the 20-packs I saw had 2 of the MLPs, I think I saw all three in the 5-packs too, so they're easy to find, no need to bother with hoping you get one in the blind bag.

Comparison between these and the previous World's Smallest MLPs (sorry about Bluebelle's hair, it's impossible to tame!!):
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The Micro MLPs don't have brushable hair obviously, they're also even teenier than the WS ponies (!). They can be taken out of the boxes (they're sealed in there with a little bit of tape) but I'm choosing to keep mine "mint in box"... I want extras to debox XD Is this how you MIB collectors feel??

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Each side of the box. Looks like they based these more off the Basic Fun ponies than the original 1980s G1s; I'm guessing it was easier to fit the ponies into a box, than a card like the Transformers, Power Rangers etc are on? Maybe? I like it, anyway - might not be "accurate" exactly, but it is cute ^^

I checked the checklist and there's only these three in the first series. I hope they'll add more in later waves though! I did notice this on the 5-pack packaging...

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Isn't that Minty and Snuzzle?!? I hope this is a sign of things to come!! (Hey, looking at it again, isn't that Optimus underneath them, too? He isn't in series 1, just Screamer and BB are released right now. Ooooh. I really hope these are a preview of the next wave and not just prototypes they decided not to go with!)

Ohhh cuuute!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 14, 2021, 07:01:19 PM

That is an accessory set moreso than anything else...it has some larger accessories but not a building.
I went to Target and found mystery coloring book packs in the dollar section for $3 each. There are 4 designs, one for each of the main g5irls.
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I didn't see the coloring book packs.  I'll have to look for them next time.


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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on August 14, 2021, 09:06:19 PM
That is an accessory set moreso than anything else...it has some larger accessories but not a building.
I went to Target and found mystery coloring book packs in the dollar section for $3 each. There are 4 designs, one for each of the main g5irls.
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Ooo fun!  I definitely want to grab a few of these for myself and my friends' kiddos
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: ridi on August 15, 2021, 03:16:51 AM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!

Gooosh I love the tiny ponies!!! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: glitterball on August 15, 2021, 03:55:08 AM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!


OMG, so tiny - even the Sylvanians can have their own wee MLP toys!

I need to check these out...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on August 15, 2021, 02:09:45 PM
I so want more World's smallest xxx
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on August 15, 2021, 03:15:46 PM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!

Gooosh I love the tiny ponies!!! Thanks for sharing!

I wish I could get to town and see if they have them :) They're not on the website (though the G5 toys estimated arrival date is 1st Sept, I noticed that instead)

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: glitterball on August 15, 2021, 04:35:13 PM
Visited Smyths (UK) and found the tiny ponies - in the section where they do blind bags & Mashems etc.

The set I got was 6.99, it had a tiny Blossom pony on the front, the other items in the box turned out to be a mixture of other random tiny toys (e.g. a Hotwheels car, a rocking horse...) so it seems you don't necessarily get 5 ponies.

I could not see the larger set in my store.

Anyway, Blossom is very cute in her tiny MLP packaging! My kid is thrilled with the other tiny toys so I don't feel so bad getting just the 1 pony :)

ETA -
no G5 on the shelves yet...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on August 16, 2021, 09:28:30 AM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!

Gooosh I love the tiny ponies!!! Thanks for sharing!

I wish I could get to town and see if they have them :) They're not on the website (though the G5 toys estimated arrival date is 1st Sept, I noticed that instead)

Thanks for sharing!

They are on the Smyths site -
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-20-pack-assortment/p/197906
http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-10-pack-assortment/p/197905
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-assortment/p/197904

(I'm amused that they're in the "pocket money" section - £20 is pocket money these days?! XP I know, they just put them all in the same section without thinking it through, but...)

Didn't see the 10-pack in the shop (did see it at Sainsbury's tho) so maybe not all shops carry those, or maybe they just haven't come in stock yet? Looks like they're available online though.

In my shop I found both sets (20-pk and 5-pk) down the same aisle as MLPs, Spirit horses, Disney princesses etc (opposite side to MLPs not with them) - IIRC they were with the VIP Pets, Zuru 5 Surprise balls, those sort of toys. Hope this helps :)

And yeah the other toys in the set are just random from the assortment of 50, sorry if I was misleading on that front before ^^; I do like how not all of the toys are blind-packaged in these though, I hope more blind bags do that. I like surprises and all but it's nice to know you're getting at least *one* you like, you know?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on August 16, 2021, 11:19:34 AM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!

Gooosh I love the tiny ponies!!! Thanks for sharing!

I wish I could get to town and see if they have them :) They're not on the website (though the G5 toys estimated arrival date is 1st Sept, I noticed that instead)

Thanks for sharing!

They are on the Smyths site -
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-20-pack-assortment/p/197906
http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-10-pack-assortment/p/197905
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-assortment/p/197904

(I'm amused that they're in the "pocket money" section - £20 is pocket money these days?! XP I know, they just put them all in the same section without thinking it through, but...)

Didn't see the 10-pack in the shop (did see it at Sainsbury's tho) so maybe not all shops carry those, or maybe they just haven't come in stock yet? Looks like they're available online though.

In my shop I found both sets (20-pk and 5-pk) down the same aisle as MLPs, Spirit horses, Disney princesses etc (opposite side to MLPs not with them) - IIRC they were with the VIP Pets, Zuru 5 Surprise balls, those sort of toys. Hope this helps :)

And yeah the other toys in the set are just random from the assortment of 50, sorry if I was misleading on that front before ^^; I do like how not all of the toys are blind-packaged in these though, I hope more blind bags do that. I like surprises and all but it's nice to know you're getting at least *one* you like, you know?

It's one thing I liked about Shopkins and like about Hatchimal Colleggtibles. Also the bigger packs tended to be a better deal when it comes to price per piece.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on August 17, 2021, 02:35:57 PM
Ah, nice catch. No idea why I couldn't pick them up in the search O.o
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Meadowhaven on August 17, 2021, 05:35:01 PM
Visited Smyths (UK) and found the tiny ponies - in the section where they do blind bags & Mashems etc.

The set I got was 6.99, it had a tiny Blossom pony on the front, the other items in the box turned out to be a mixture of other random tiny toys (e.g. a Hotwheels car, a rocking horse...) so it seems you don't necessarily get 5 ponies.

I could not see the larger set in my store.

Anyway, Blossom is very cute in her tiny MLP packaging! My kid is thrilled with the other tiny toys so I don't feel so bad getting just the 1 pony :)

ETA -
no G5 on the shelves yet...

*gaaaaaaaasp* I want a tiny Blossom!! *__*
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponybookworm on August 18, 2021, 08:19:01 AM
I found the new World's Smallest ponies (Micro Toy Box) at Smyths Toys yesterday. They're new! They're not just re-releases of the old ones in boxes, like I thought before!!

Gooosh I love the tiny ponies!!! Thanks for sharing!

I wish I could get to town and see if they have them :) They're not on the website (though the G5 toys estimated arrival date is 1st Sept, I noticed that instead)

Thanks for sharing!

They are on the Smyths site -
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-20-pack-assortment/p/197906
http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-10-pack-assortment/p/197905
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/pocket-money/micro-toy-box-miniature-collectibles-assortment/p/197904

(I'm amused that they're in the "pocket money" section - £20 is pocket money these days?! XP I know, they just put them all in the same section without thinking it through, but...)

Didn't see the 10-pack in the shop (did see it at Sainsbury's tho) so maybe not all shops carry those, or maybe they just haven't come in stock yet? Looks like they're available online though.

In my shop I found both sets (20-pk and 5-pk) down the same aisle as MLPs, Spirit horses, Disney princesses etc (opposite side to MLPs not with them) - IIRC they were with the VIP Pets, Zuru 5 Surprise balls, those sort of toys. Hope this helps :)

And yeah the other toys in the set are just random from the assortment of 50, sorry if I was misleading on that front before ^^; I do like how not all of the toys are blind-packaged in these though, I hope more blind bags do that. I like surprises and all but it's nice to know you're getting at least *one* you like, you know?
Cheers so much for those linkis!!! All faved, ready for me to get. The other stuff in there is cute too...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on August 18, 2021, 08:27:19 AM
NP :) Glad I could help.

I'm in love with these sets. It was difficult for me to pick out which one to get cause I would've been happy no matter *which* toys I got, they're all so tiny and precious! Though of course I wanted the ponies the most ;)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 18, 2021, 08:54:56 AM
Looks like MLP is getting some more designs up on the Amazon site as a sort of print-on-demand thingy. There's some cute Halloween ones!
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Bootiful Halloween (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CWC1NHY/)
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Spookiest (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CWDPXL8/)
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on August 18, 2021, 09:32:16 AM
Oh man, I LOVE the Skydancer one, if only it didn't have that stupid slogan! I get the pun but it's just too forced for me :p plus I'd feel stupid wearing it outside of Halloween, I prefer clothes that are a bit less 'season-specific'.

Lovely to see they included a G1 design though! :) I actually really like the G4 designs too, especially the Spookiest one. Weird that there's no G5 ones though, you'd think they'd want to promote the new gen too! Ah well.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on August 20, 2021, 03:53:39 PM
I was excited about the Play Packs tailrustedtealeaf mentioned so I went to Target bright and early this morning to see if I could find them.  I found...exactly two, which is the number I planned to buy so that worked well!  They were in the front of the store with a bunch of other Play Packs, and were $3 each.  It took me a minute to find them because I was looking for something smaller but these are...not small.  I had hoped to get at least one of Sunny or Zipp but I lucked out and got Sunny AND Zipp!  Here is a review of them:

This is the contents of the Sunny pack.  1 letter-paper-sized coloring book with 16 pages (32 sides), 1 stencil thing, 1 set of crayons, 1 foam standee, 1 velvet mini-poster, and 2 sticker sheets. 
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And here is Zipp's:
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Here is what the outside of the bag looks like, and a sample of the coloring pages.  Also noticed a couple G4 references on Sunny and her dad:
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Okay as for a bit of review.
The coloring book content IS different for each character!  The paper is nicely smooth and the lineart seemed very good/crisp, but paper thickness could be better - classic see-through coloring book situation here.
The crayons are mediocre quality but actually are relevant colors so that was a win.
I'm not sure why stencils were included, they are fine I guess?  Same stencil in both play packs.  I wonder about the significance of the leaf in the stencil...we'll probably find out soon.
The foam standees are pretty cool - very nicely printed images and they are each just over 7" tall.
The velvet posters were fun, I immediately colored them with markers I already had, and they turned out well :D
The stickers are average quality I would say.  I like them and was happy to get two sheets.  These are the same sets in each play pack.

Overall I felt it was a great value.  My only complaint was that it was made in China.  For something so heavily paper-based I had hoped for USA manufacture.  I'll probably go back and see if I can get a couple for my friend's two girls.  I do wonder why there were only two - were they super popular and flew off the shelves?  Or did they get put out by accident or something...hmm.

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Elsewhere in the store there was a G5 invisible ink type coloring book that was quite large, and the pajamas, but no toys spotted - actually no mlp of any generation, just an empty hole in the shelf.  Soon....
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 25, 2021, 09:58:57 PM
A new line of Equestria Girls merchandise from Japan has been announced, from Amnibus. It features Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash. I'm hoping they'll decide to do the other half of the Mane 6 later. Rather than giving them the Equestria Girls skintones, these feature realistic skintones, similar to that of the Kotobukiya figures.

The Tweet announcing them is here. (https://twitter.com/AMNIBUS/status/1430365579341221896)

And the items are up for preorder here. (https://amnibus.com/products/title/704)

The merchandise collection includes T-shirts, acrylic stands, keychains, mugs, clear files, and pass cases. I love acrylic stands and clear files so I will be buying those. :)

I assume they do not ship internationally directly, but I've not checked into it yet. Even if they don't (which is more than likely), it is easy to nab merchandise from Japanese shops who lack international shipping through proxies or forwarding services, which I use on the regular.
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Post by: Carrehz on August 26, 2021, 07:18:53 AM
Oh noooo those are adorable! ;w; Their little hoodies, oh my god... I need them! Definitely gonna get the acrylic stands, I've gotten hooked on those recently.

Thanks for sharing! :D I looove weird obscure merch like this.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 26, 2021, 11:31:46 AM
I found a Sing and Glow Izzy plush today. Her head really does look that big.

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I took a short video of her singing.  I think she says something about unicorn horns but I can't seem get the video to work here.  It just shows up as another picture.



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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on August 28, 2021, 09:59:22 AM
I found a couple of the Play Packs at Target but not the invisible ink book that someone else mentioned.

I did find this Princess Petals at Walmart though.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on September 03, 2021, 12:52:32 PM
I found Zipp yesterday.  I think this Walmart store is confused about what should be on the clearance aisle.  Zipp and the Princess Petals I posted earlier both have clearance stickers even though they are brand new toys that just came out.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 03, 2021, 02:19:19 PM
I found Zipp yesterday.  I think this Walmart store is confused about what should be on the clearance aisle.  Zipp and the Princess Petals I posted earlier both have clearance stickers even though they are brand new toys that just came out.

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Did you get her on clearance anyway?  :biggrin:
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Post by: SunPony on September 03, 2021, 08:20:54 PM
I found Zipp yesterday.  I think this Walmart store is confused about what should be on the clearance aisle.  Zipp and the Princess Petals I posted earlier both have clearance stickers even though they are brand new toys that just came out.

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Oh wow, lucky to find them on clearance!  Do you know if her...shirt? is removable?  Unfortunately I don't like how they did her wings with one color and all glittery.  But maybe it references a scene in the movie?  Only time will tell!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 04, 2021, 07:41:42 AM
Kohl's has listed some G5 bedding and they have FULL sheets!
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Comforter (https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-4980947/hasbro-my-little-pony-magic-pony-friends-comforter.jsp?prdPV=118)
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Sheets come in twin and full (https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-4980948/hasbro-my-little-pony-magic-pony-friends-bed-set.jsp?prdPV=119)

They have a BOGO half off sale right now. I wanted to get some full sheets for my mattress so I added the sheets and the comforter and it came out to $100, but it seems there's a 10$ coupon listed at the top of the site now, too.
I only see the one pillowcase listed. If my sheets come with another design I'll take pics. :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: ridi on September 04, 2021, 10:02:11 AM
Oh! That Zipp flew past my radar, Ponyfan. Um... nice... molded on sweater...? :lookround:
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Post by: Ponyfan on September 06, 2021, 10:34:27 AM
I love the sheets.  :lovey:


I found some more new things today.


There are a lot of pics so I will put them in spoiler tags. 

Huge display


Spoiler


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Candyland game

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Sing and Skate Sunny


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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 06, 2021, 10:49:14 AM
Neat finds Ponyfan
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on September 06, 2021, 08:11:30 PM
So it looks like Sunny is the new princess since that Sing and Skate has both wings and a horn?
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on September 06, 2021, 09:12:29 PM
So it looks like Sunny is the new princess since that Sing and Skate has both wings and a horn?

I don't think so. Right now it's theorized that it's a temporary power up she gets in the film, since they seem to be made of light (hence why they are a lighter shade of orange from her body), and the render on the box definitely seems to support that.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Luxrayx on September 07, 2021, 07:03:02 AM
Oh! That Zipp flew past my radar, Ponyfan. Um... nice... molded on sweater...? :lookround:
Hey ridi, have you found any of the G5 ponies in stores yet? I noticed Extra Leker has some listed on their website, so I think I'll head out tomorrow to see if I can find them. Just figured I'd let you know :P
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on September 07, 2021, 07:08:22 PM
I took another look at Zipp today and I think her jacket is removable.  It is a really flexible plastic and has those holes/lines that help plastic clothes go on hard  plastic toys.

Someone must have alerted the store to their mistake.  The remaining  perfect Zipp  had been moved to the toy aisle with the other new ponies and the clearance sticker was gone.  There was one Zipp left on clearance.  Someone had tried to undo the part of the mane that sticks up so the mane was split in 2 sections that both looked terrible.


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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: ridi on September 08, 2021, 02:56:56 AM
Oh! That Zipp flew past my radar, Ponyfan. Um... nice... molded on sweater...? :lookround:
Hey ridi, have you found any of the G5 ponies in stores yet? I noticed Extra Leker has some listed on their website, so I think I'll head out tomorrow to see if I can find them. Just figured I'd let you know :P

Ooohhh well what do you know?! (https://www.extra-leker.no/my-little-pony-crystal-adventure-sunny-starscout) That's really exciting! Unfortunately Extra Leker is a bit annoying for me to get to so I'm not going to sprint off right away, but I wonder if any of my local toy stores will have them...

Not even interested in buying them tbh. Just very eager to see them IRL!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Luxrayx on September 08, 2021, 06:37:57 AM
Oh! That Zipp flew past my radar, Ponyfan. Um... nice... molded on sweater...? :lookround:
Hey ridi, have you found any of the G5 ponies in stores yet? I noticed Extra Leker has some listed on their website, so I think I'll head out tomorrow to see if I can find them. Just figured I'd let you know :P

Ooohhh well what do you know?! (https://www.extra-leker.no/my-little-pony-crystal-adventure-sunny-starscout) That's really exciting! Unfortunately Extra Leker is a bit annoying for me to get to so I'm not going to sprint off right away, but I wonder if any of my local toy stores will have them...

Not even interested in buying them tbh. Just very eager to see them IRL!
I found them! Just the three Crystal Adventure ponies, so I bought Sunny. They really are just darling in person :lovey: The extra neck movement does a LOT to enhance their cuteness.

I did stop by Ringo first as it's a lot closer... No G5s there yet :shrug:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on September 18, 2021, 11:32:12 AM
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I found these at Hobby Lobby today.


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Post by: SunPony on September 18, 2021, 12:36:37 PM
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I found these at Hobby Lobby today.


Ponyfan

Oooo I like those!  Puffy stickers are fun  :biggrin:

Today I went to my local Target first thing in the morning and there were ZERO ponies of ANY generation.  It seemed odd because the movie is coming out so soon, and there didn't appear to be any shelf space set aside for them either....
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Post by: Bekuno on September 18, 2021, 02:25:42 PM
Oooo I like those!  Puffy stickers are fun  :biggrin:

Today I went to my local Target first thing in the morning and there were ZERO ponies of ANY generation.  It seemed odd because the movie is coming out so soon, and there didn't appear to be any shelf space set aside for them either....

Curious to know: is your Target a normal store or a "super" store? I've only been able to find products at Super Target. My local regular Target didn't have anything either  :cry:
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Post by: SunPony on September 18, 2021, 04:29:53 PM
Oooo I like those!  Puffy stickers are fun  :biggrin:

Today I went to my local Target first thing in the morning and there were ZERO ponies of ANY generation.  It seemed odd because the movie is coming out so soon, and there didn't appear to be any shelf space set aside for them either....

Curious to know: is your Target a normal store or a "super" store? I've only been able to find products at Super Target. My local regular Target didn't have anything either  :cry:

Oh good question, I'm not sure... It does have the grocery section, is that what makes a super target super?
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Post by: Bekuno on September 18, 2021, 05:53:17 PM
Oooo I like those!  Puffy stickers are fun  :biggrin:

Today I went to my local Target first thing in the morning and there were ZERO ponies of ANY generation.  It seemed odd because the movie is coming out so soon, and there didn't appear to be any shelf space set aside for them either....

Curious to know: is your Target a normal store or a "super" store? I've only been able to find products at Super Target. My local regular Target didn't have anything either  :cry:

Oh good question, I'm not sure... It does have the grocery section, is that what makes a super target super?

Nah, mine has one too. Normally the sign out front will say "Super Target" I think? They're just like.. twice the size. One of the biggest ones here has like statues and even some fun tiny play areas in the kids section lol
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Post by: Carrehz on September 20, 2021, 03:25:15 PM
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Found this shirt at ASDA on Saturday, it's shorter than it looks in the pic. More of a crop top thing than standard t-shirt length.
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Post by: Ponyfan on September 28, 2021, 01:58:21 PM
I found this bath toy set at the dollar spot at Target.
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Post by: Wardah on September 28, 2021, 06:45:28 PM
I found this bath toy set at the dollar spot at Target.
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Is that the same Tara Toy Corp that used to make fakies? Funny how now they are doing official merch.
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Post by: Ponyfan on October 07, 2021, 07:18:28 PM
I don't know if it's the same company or not.  It would be interesting if it was.


I found this Halloween costume and wig at Walmart.  The costume is a Walmart exclusive but I don't think the wig is (please overlook the price tag in the picture. I just put the costume there to get a pic).

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satchel and tail pieces


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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 07, 2021, 08:42:11 PM
I'm not gonna lie, I saw all that orange  and legit thought it was a Scooby-Doo costume for a minute.
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Post by: OleGrayMane on October 08, 2021, 10:58:12 AM
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Well... the little pouch is cool.
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Post by: halicabi on October 19, 2021, 12:03:51 PM
I haven't seen these posted (apologies if they have been)...

Pinkie Pie Halloween Greeter ($19.22, Walmart, Indianapolis, IN area, purchased mid-September) She's similar to the Easter Greeter plush.
(ignore the Halloween boxes and skeleton behind her...)
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Twilight Sparkle Airblown Inflatable ($29.99, At Home, Indianapolis, IN)
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Pinkie Pie Airblown Inflatable ($28.88, Walmart, Indianapolis, IN area) This was available last year, if memory serves.
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Post by: Carrehz on October 19, 2021, 04:35:20 PM
Thanks for the pics Ponyfan and Halicabi! I love seeing random/obscure merch like this.

The final version of the Hatsune Miku/MLP Bishoujo statue has been revealed:

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2021/10/kotobukiya-shows-pony-hatsune-miku.html

Personally I LOVE the pony (not 100% happy with how they did her eyelashes, but it's not a dealbreaker), but Miku herself... Don't get me wrong, she's gorgeous, but she really looks just like any other Miku figure? There's nothing that really sets her apart from all the other Mikus out there. I like her, but for the price these go for (also the amount of space they take up..), I'd really have liked something more unique, you know? Personally I think I'd have given her pony ears and/or a tail (maybe on a headband like the Bishoujo Pinkie had), or *something* different... as it is, it almost feels like they just made a generic Miku to lure in Miku fans that don't like MLP, you know? esp. since the two are separate figures. Just doesn't really feel like a *collab*.

I looked around and saw some people saying they might separate the two and sell Miku pony, honestly tempted to keep an eye out and try and get her that way.

Also here's a store find of my own:
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Latest MLP magazine, still using the G4 logo but otherwise it seems to be entirely G5, guess this probably means the previous issue was the final G4 issue? I'll keep an eye out for the next one. Not gonna lie, I'll miss the G4 magazines, the figures they occasionally came with were really cute.
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Post by: Delphian on October 27, 2021, 06:42:25 PM
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They keep pushing back the release date for the planner. :huh: Starting to wonder if we'll even see it before the new year.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on October 27, 2021, 08:16:50 PM
Ugh, that's frustrating. I was on the fence about buying it anyway because the inside seems very boring. Guess that decision might be made for me. :(
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Post by: Ragamuffin on October 29, 2021, 06:47:30 PM
Haven't seen anyone mention these? Aussies come get your G1 bedding (from Spotlight):

https://www.spotlightstores.com/kids/kids-bedroom/kids-quilt-covers/my-little-pony-dreams-quilt-cover-set/BP80558761-pink

The image is too much of a hassle for me to link. :lol: Also has other things, like a fitted sheet set and a throw blanket. No international shipping unfortunately. It's too bad, it's really cute. I like the quilt's other side.
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Post by: Ponyfan on October 30, 2021, 10:48:55 AM
Was the original release date for the G1 planner August?  I thought it was and then when I needed a planner at the end of August/beginning of September I looked that one up on Amazon and saw that the release date was in November, now it's December.   

I found a G5 Magic Ink book at Target today.

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 30, 2021, 10:59:25 AM
Haven't seen anyone mention these? Aussies come get your G1 bedding (from Spotlight):

https://www.spotlightstores.com/kids/kids-bedroom/kids-quilt-covers/my-little-pony-dreams-quilt-cover-set/BP80558761-pink

The image is too much of a hassle for me to link. :lol: Also has other things, like a fitted sheet set and a throw blanket. No international shipping unfortunately. It's too bad, it's really cute. I like the quilt's other side.

How pretty.  Snuzzle, Blossom and Sunlight.
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Post by: Goanna on November 02, 2021, 09:57:06 PM
Hey fellow Aussies, just a heads up that ALDI is selling some Basic Fun ponies from today onwards! My store had, from what I could see: Cotton Candy, Blossom, Applejack, Moondancer, Twilight, and Sunbeam. Best of all, they're only $15 (last year they were $20)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 04, 2021, 07:46:31 PM
https://www.dollskill.com/dolls-kill-x-my-little-pony-rainbow-dash-quad-roller-skates.html


Why are roller skates so expensive? They're cute though. If I possessed coordination and they were cheap,  I'd buy some.
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Post by: Carrehz on November 05, 2021, 12:57:06 PM
UK peeps - The MLP magazine for this month has a figure of Sunny Starscout, first G5 magazine figure. Didn't take a photo but it's this (https://data.mlpmerch.com/g5-other-figures/details/g5ofemfss) one. She's cute! I couldn't resist her, so I guess I have a G5 now. :B

Interestingly, the magazine still has some G4 stuff featured in it. I find it interesting how they're slowly transitioning between gens instead of just dropping G4 entirely (which is what I expected them to do).
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Post by: Tropical_Sunset on November 06, 2021, 05:41:06 AM
Someone found the TE repros at Meijers!
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Post by: SunPony on November 06, 2021, 06:30:59 AM
Someone found the TE repros at Meijers!
Whoa!  I'm going to check next time I'm in there!
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Post by: halicabi on November 06, 2021, 09:31:28 AM
Someone found the TE repros at Meijers!

I can confirm this, as I found them last night in Noblesville, IN.
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There were almost 2 complete sets, just missing a second Gingerbread. 

Of course, by confirming, I've made it more difficult to track down the second Gingerbread for my daughter...Oh well.

halicabi
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Post by: shabbychicdee on November 07, 2021, 04:56:08 PM
oh yay thanks for sharing, how exciting :D
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Post by: Ponyfan on November 11, 2021, 04:31:42 PM
I found a few things today.

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I'm not sure if this is a G4 toy that was in the back or part of the G5 line of Mane 6?


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Post by: StarSwirl05 on November 12, 2021, 04:10:56 AM
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I'm not sure if this is a G4 toy that was in the back or part of the G5 line of Mane 6?


Ponyfan

Based on the artwork on the left, I'd say it's a Pony Life set so before G5.
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Post by: kestral_kitsune on November 27, 2021, 08:29:45 AM
I found Zipp yesterday.  I think this Walmart store is confused about what should be on the clearance aisle.  Zipp and the Princess Petals I posted earlier both have clearance stickers even though they are brand new toys that just came out.

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i've seen that at our Walmart, they said they were auto-clearance some of them since they're not selling.
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Post by: Ponyfan on November 27, 2021, 09:09:02 AM
Some Cracker Barrel stores have the Basic Fun Twinkle Eyes.  I found at least 3 of them at my Cracker Barrel but I was in a hurry and the pics turned out terrible.


Walmart has this art set.

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kestral-kitsune, that's really interesting.


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Post by: Aquatic Neon on November 27, 2021, 09:24:12 AM
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I'm not sure if this is a G4 toy that was in the back or part of the G5 line of Mane 6?


Ponyfan

Based on the artwork on the left, I'd say it's a Pony Life set so before G5.

The true G4.5
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Post by: serena-hime on November 27, 2021, 06:24:45 PM
Not sure if anyone else has posted about this, but Five Below (https://www.fivebelow.com/products/my-little-pony-sunny-style-pony-styling-head) has a miniaturized (6") version of the sitting Sunny Styling Pony!

I drove over there today just to get her lol, I love miniatures and I love the sitting sculpt (and I am impatiently still waiting for Amazon to restock the larger one)- great little pony for 5$ with nice nylon hair! Actually it's a bit funny that this 5$ pony has a fully nylon tail and mane, but the regular G5 Fashion ponies have poly tails lol
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Post by: Ponyfan on December 03, 2021, 04:02:39 PM
I found this ride on Izzy at Walmart.

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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 08, 2021, 07:36:15 AM
This blanket:
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Link (https://www.amazon.com/CafePress-Little-Sunglasses-Blanket-Stadium/dp/B07D9WK3T5?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1)
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Post by: Carrehz on December 08, 2021, 12:52:21 PM
OMG the sunglasses :lmao:
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Post by: Heart Of Midnight on December 08, 2021, 02:18:23 PM
Wow, they're cool! :cool:  :lol:
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Post by: glitterball on December 16, 2021, 11:55:54 AM
OMG the sunglasses :lmao:

It's so "my little thug life"  :lol:

really cool  ;)
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Post by: achab1984 on December 16, 2021, 05:26:49 PM
I love that throw blanket!
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Post by: Ponybookworm on December 17, 2021, 01:34:18 PM
G5 may not be available where I live, but they are down the road!!! I got big Sunny & little Izzy & Pipp. Boy are the little ones little!!!
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Post by: Carrehz on December 17, 2021, 05:58:53 PM
Ahh I keep forgetting to post this, I've been all over the place this month...

Found these G1 retro tote bags at Home Bargains at the start of the month:
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Fizzy and Milky Way! The other side is blank. I went back to the same store the other day and they didn't have any left, but they also didn't have ANY totes left; I think I caught them mid-restock, they seemed pretty cleaned out in general. So probably other shops would still have them in stock, hopefully. they're really pretty! I wish they'd give Fizzy her Twinkle Eyes, but at least she still looks good. Love finding new retro merch randomly ^^
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 17, 2021, 08:10:43 PM
Ahh I keep forgetting to post this, I've been all over the place this month...

Found these G1 retro tote bags at Home Bargains at the start of the month:
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Fizzy and Milky Way! The other side is blank. I went back to the same store the other day and they didn't have any left, but they also didn't have ANY totes left; I think I caught them mid-restock, they seemed pretty cleaned out in general. So probably other shops would still have them in stock, hopefully. they're really pretty! I wish they'd give Fizzy her Twinkle Eyes, but at least she still looks good. Love finding new retro merch randomly ^^


Lucky UKers
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Post by: Esbayne on December 24, 2021, 03:43:59 PM
This blanket:

I. Need. That. SO badly. XD
Probably buying one honestly.

Sooo I was updating my checklist because it's been a while since I've popped on the MLPA, and saw THIS GUY.
Way to convince me to want a non-brushable, Hasbro. XD
I have the four singles of the girls and *direly* wanted Hitch but not the red guy.... So I vowed I'd wait for Hitch to be a single, & brushable.
Well he's not brushable, but glitter? I'll take it. XD
I also love his accessories.

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The second I saw him I started scouring the internet to buy him, but I can't find him anywhere! I take it he's not out yet?

Edit: Nvm!!! I see on MLPMerch he's for sale on Walmart's website, but is out of stock right now.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-A-New-Generation-Movie-Rockin-Ranger-Hitch-Trailblazer-6-Inch-Yellow-Pony-Toy-16-Accessories-Stickers/245897827
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Post by: glitterball on December 24, 2021, 04:36:45 PM

Sooo I was updating my checklist because it's been a while since I've popped on the MLPA, and saw THIS GUY.
Way to convince me to want a non-brushable, Hasbro. XD
I have the four singles of the girls and *direly* wanted Hitch but not the red guy.... So I vowed I'd wait for Hitch to be a single, & brushable.
Well he's not brushable, but glitter? I'll take it. XD
I also love his accessories.

Bunny accessory!  :heart: :heart:
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Post by: Carrehz on December 24, 2021, 04:46:24 PM
Oooh it looks like he has a brushable tail? But flocked hair for some reason, how odd. Hasbro seriously, just give us brushable boys, we're not going to keel over if you give us a boy with *gasp* real hair! :p It just seems like a lot of extra effort for no reason, surely it'd be EASIER to give him all-brushable hair or all-molded/flocked hair instead of the half-and-half thing?

He is cute though, I love the feathering around his hooves. And that BUNNY omg!!! I love it!!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 24, 2021, 07:56:45 PM
I got this set a bit back, the bunny is quite cute! The flocked hair is an odd choice, though. I don't love how it feels. It's not very thick.
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Post by: starscout on December 24, 2021, 08:02:58 PM
Personally, I like the flocked hair. :) I mean, of course I'd prefer a brushable mane, but the flocked hair is still a neat choice imo.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 24, 2021, 08:48:52 PM
I got this set a bit back, the bunny is quite cute! The flocked hair is an odd choice, though. I don't love how it feels. It's not very thick.

Ooh would you mind showing us pics and your thoughts on it sometime after Christmas pretty please?
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 26, 2021, 08:57:26 AM
My G5 stuff is a little all over the place right now, but here's some pictures!! Yay, new phone! Pics in spoiler because I'm too lazy to crop right now.
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Flocking hair detail. Ignore some dirt on his face...and any stray cat hairs in the flocking as well.
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The bunny is a nice size and has nice sculpting on him!

I really like the hat so I put it on Pipp. Yeehaw.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 26, 2021, 11:22:21 AM
Thank you tailrust for the photos and thoughts. :)
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Post by: Esbayne on December 27, 2021, 06:35:05 PM
Thank you for the photos, he's adorable!! <3

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Post by: Dragonflitter on January 07, 2022, 09:33:46 AM
I found these hideous blind bag bag clips where I work. Man, I remember G4 merch used to be cute!

I'm taking a guess but I think the mystery chase figures are Pipp's cellphone and the mlp logo.

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Post by: starscout on January 07, 2022, 10:18:21 AM
I'm taking a guess but I think the mystery chase figures are Pipp's cellphone and the mlp logo.
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It's Sunny, Izzy, and Pipp.
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Post by: Carrehz on January 07, 2022, 02:21:25 PM
Oof, those faces XD

To be fair, most of Monogram's figural keyrings look pretty wonky, it's not really a G5-exclusive problem XD But oh man, why did they give them those giant heads??
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 07, 2022, 02:37:51 PM
When you said bag clips, I thought you meant things used to clip bags of food closed.  :blush:
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 07, 2022, 03:11:59 PM
Hitch now has an actual plush! Walmart listing (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Just-Play-My-Little-Pony-Small-Plush-Friendship-Set-Stuffed-Animals-Horses-Includes-Sunny-Starscout-Izzy-Moonbow-Hitch-Trailblazer-Pipp-Petals-Zipp-S/238562420)

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This is a listing for a five pack containing each character. I'm not sure if he will be released separately.
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Post by: Carrehz on January 07, 2022, 04:14:15 PM
Aww, he's really cute! I love his little brown hooves.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on January 07, 2022, 05:47:18 PM
To be fair, most of Monogram's figural keyrings look pretty wonky, it's not really a G5-exclusive problem XD But oh man, why did they give them those giant heads??

lol this is true! We have a whole shelf of boxes of different franchises. Everyone looks pretty wonky.

When you said bag clips, I thought you meant things used to clip bags of food closed.  :blush:

Haha no, sorry, it's like a little soft plastic figure with a clip attached to it, so you can clip it to a backpack or purse.


And omgoodness, that Hitch plush is cute!! The eyes are adorable and the cutie mark is larger than most of the ones on the G5 toys (and the ones in the movie itself LOL)
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Post by: starscout on January 07, 2022, 11:19:44 PM
That Hitch plush is very cute, but I just really do not like that hair. If there was a Sprout plush, however...
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on January 08, 2022, 05:32:22 PM
Nice to see Hitch get a plush!

On another note, shouldn't this thread be pinned? It seems like it has been unpinned.
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Post by: Ponyfan on January 15, 2022, 11:36:54 AM

On another note, shouldn't this thread be pinned? It seems like it has been unpinned.

I agree.  I wonder if it was unpinned by mistake?


I found some new things in the Valentine section at Walmart.

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I wonder if these Valentines are the 2021 design since they don't feature the new G5 ponies?  I didn't see any G5 Valentines.


Ponyfan
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Post by: starscout on January 15, 2022, 11:51:34 AM
Sunizzy! :heart::heart::heart:
The Care Bears Valentine's cards look cute. I'm glad they're breaking out Love-a-Lot for them. She's one of my absolute favorite bears.
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Post by: Snapdragon on January 15, 2022, 03:55:58 PM

On another note, shouldn't this thread be pinned? It seems like it has been unpinned.

I agree.  I wonder if it was unpinned by mistake?


I found some new things in the Valentine section at Walmart.

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I wonder if these Valentines are the 2021 design since they don't feature the new G5 ponies?  I didn't see any G5 Valentines.


Ponyfan

OMG, I was JUST THERE and I didn't see most of this! All I saw was the 'make your own' valentines set, which I got! (I also found some super-cute kissing plush zebras, those were adorable!)
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Post by: otocolobus_manul on January 15, 2022, 05:03:27 PM
Found the Basic Fun Twinkle Eyes for $13 each at my local Ace Hardware! They had about 3 of each except for Gingerbread, who had 2. I went ahead and grabbed Gingerbread and I'll probably be back for the others.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on January 15, 2022, 09:03:33 PM
Ace Hardware store carries toys? o.0 That's a new one on me!
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Post by: otocolobus_manul on January 16, 2022, 07:28:36 AM
The Ace by me is owned by a local family, and its pretty unusual for an Ace. In addition to the standard hardware stuff they have a lot of grills and grilling stuff (which might be normal for an ace, idk), a large farm section, a post office, a fudge/Blue Bell ice cream shop, a large section dedicated to housewares and stuff made by smaller local companies, and a very impressive Breyer horse section. That's the main the reason I go, lol - they're my main Breyer dealer.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on January 16, 2022, 02:32:04 PM
otocolobus_manul - That is amazing and I am jealous lol. Around here the only place with Breyers is Walmart!


Oh I wanted to mention this cute MLP book I found at Books-a-million, where I work!

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I was particularly interested in it because it's an original story, it's not just a retelling of the movie.

It's aimed at very young readers, probably ages 4-5. It's very short. It takes place after the movie ends, and I was relieved to see that Sunny's alicorn status at the end of the movie doesn't seem to be permanent, although it left her with a rainbow stripe in her mane, I guess?

The plot is that Sunny is feeling sad because she misses her dad (already I was intrigued by them tackling something so serious!) and Izzy decides to spend the day cheering her up. They do all of Izzy's favorite things (like recycling, and making arts and crafts), but at the end Sunny is still a little sad. Izzy realizes that she did all her favorite things and not Sunny's favorite things! Izzy apologizes and Sunny says "That's okay, spending time with you is also one of my favorite things" (which I thought was super cute!) and then the book ends with them going roller-blading. I thought it was a good message for little kids.

It's on Amazon if anyone is interested.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 16, 2022, 04:22:03 PM
Dragonflitter, dunno if you have any tack and feed stores nearby, but they can carry breyers.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Wardah on January 21, 2022, 01:21:05 PM
New Pop Mart figures

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2022/01/coming-soon-leisure-afternoon-figures.html
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on January 29, 2022, 10:17:11 AM
I found this at Target today.  I tried to take a pic with the bottom of the lantern light up but it didn't show up well.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 29, 2022, 11:30:21 AM
I found this at Target today.  I tried to take a pic with the bottom of the lantern light up but it didn't show up well.

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Sunny gets her powers from Dragon Balls.  :silly:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on January 29, 2022, 01:35:37 PM
I found this at Target today.  I tried to take a pic with the bottom of the lantern light up but it didn't show up well.

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Sunny gets her powers from Dragon Balls.  :silly:

Only if she collects all 7 and makes a wish.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 29, 2022, 02:14:31 PM
I found this at Target today.  I tried to take a pic with the bottom of the lantern light up but it didn't show up well.

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Sunny gets her powers from Dragon Balls.  :silly:

Only if she collects all 7 and makes a wish.
:biggrin:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starscout on January 29, 2022, 02:18:31 PM
I hope the Sunny lantern shows up at Walmart as well. I don't have a Target close by, and I'd rather not order it off Amazon.

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The new Pop Mart figures are on Amazon now (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MQLV4Y8/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_C7ZV8BVY2388FD7PH7VN). I just ordered a 3 pack. Hopefully my luck will be better with these than with the Naturals series.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on January 31, 2022, 03:12:46 PM
Seems like we may be getting a G5 game!

https://twitter.com/g5mlp/status/1488236972540055553
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starscout on February 02, 2022, 01:43:07 PM
The new Pop Mart figures have arrived!
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I'm very excited about the Applejack and Fluttershy, as both of them are ones I was hoping for. The Twilight... not so much. I'll probably end up trading her, along with my Rainbow Dash from the Naturals series.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Magicharp on February 06, 2022, 11:37:40 AM
How come this thread is not pinned up on top anymore?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Shaiyeh on February 07, 2022, 12:47:20 PM
Thread has been re-pinned! Sorry about the confusion :lovey:

IDK if this is old news now, but I finally found Crystal Adventures Izzy in shops here in Sweden :) I hope we'll see more new stuff here soon, too. that lantern thing looks cute, is there surprise things in the balls, like a gacha machine? *A*
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Post by: Ponyfan on February 08, 2022, 12:05:04 PM
I found this today.

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I don't think there's anything inside the balls in the lantern.



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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on February 08, 2022, 12:22:50 PM
Oh wow, the wings on those two are gorgeous. So many details! I love the little nick (?) in the topmost feather, that's a great detail. Twilight's fringe looks good too.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 08, 2022, 12:29:30 PM
I found this today.

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Are they still dettachable or are they moulded on?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Dragonflitter on February 08, 2022, 06:18:13 PM
Omgoodness a G5 Twilight Sparkle brushable! I wasn't planning on buying any of the G5's but that is super cute! Her hair and wings are so detailed. I wonder if we might get other G4's as well?

What store did you find it in?
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 09, 2022, 08:20:43 AM
There are actually small accessories inside each ball! They're on the box, I think, but it's pretty cute. :) You can put your own small surprises in, too.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Magicharp on February 11, 2022, 02:01:03 PM
Thread has been re-pinned! Sorry about the confusion :lovey:

IDK if this is old news now, but I finally found Crystal Adventures Izzy in shops here in Sweden :) I hope we'll see more new stuff here soon, too. that lantern thing looks cute, is there surprise things in the balls, like a gacha machine? *A*

Thanks.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 12, 2022, 07:10:11 AM
They'd be good for custom baits.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on February 12, 2022, 10:13:51 AM
There are actually small accessories inside each ball! They're on the box, I think, but it's pretty cute. :) You can put your own small surprises in, too.


That's really interesting. :)  I missed that the balls have stuff inside them.

I found the Sunny and Twilight Sparkle set at Walmart. Sunny's wings and horn are molded on to her body and not removable.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 12, 2022, 11:44:23 AM
There are actually small accessories inside each ball! They're on the box, I think, but it's pretty cute. :) You can put your own small surprises in, too.


That's really interesting. :)  I missed that the balls have stuff inside them.

I found the Sunny and Twilight Sparkle set at Walmart. Sunny's wings and horn are molded on to her body and not removable.


Ponyfan

Thanks for the 4-1-1 on the wings.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 18, 2022, 09:24:52 PM
I found this today.

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Ponyfan

How's the hair on them?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 19, 2022, 12:05:37 PM
This is kind of my worst fear though. That they'll use G5 as a vessel to keep flogging the characters from G4.

The pony looks nice, the quality looks nice. But I want them to stop using the M6 as training wheels and cut G5 its own storyline already.

It was what I thought would happen if they linked G5 world to Equestria. Hasbro just don't have the same creative imagination they used to have.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 19, 2022, 01:44:40 PM
This is kind of my worst fear though. That they'll use G5 as a vessel to keep flogging the characters from G4.

The pony looks nice, the quality looks nice. But I want them to stop using the M6 as training wheels and cut G5 its own storyline already.

It was what I thought would happen if they linked G5 world to Equestria. Hasbro just don't have the same creative imagination they used to have.

:iconclap:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Dragonflitter on February 20, 2022, 03:10:59 PM
There's supposedly a few short films coming this year, before the new series comes out, so hopefully we'll see more originality with the G5 characters (and new toys too!)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starscout on February 20, 2022, 03:18:16 PM
There's supposedly a few short films coming this year, before the new series comes out, so hopefully we'll see more originality with the G5 characters (and new toys too!)
Fingers crossed for a fully brushable Sprout! :hope:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 20, 2022, 03:22:05 PM
There's supposedly a few short films coming this year, before the new series comes out, so hopefully we'll see more originality with the G5 characters (and new toys too!)

Hopefully.

But I don't have massive hopes.

Just little ones. I'll settle for no M6.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 20, 2022, 03:40:54 PM
There's supposedly a few short films coming this year, before the new series comes out, so hopefully we'll see more originality with the G5 characters (and new toys too!)

Hopefully.

But I don't have massive hopes.

Just little ones. I'll settle for no M6.

I'll settle for not having mane five ponies crammed down our throats too
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 24, 2022, 10:03:28 AM
Is there anywhere that still has that G5 brushable pack with Twilight, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash still in stock?  :cry: Now that I have a bit of money, I can't find it.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 24, 2022, 03:04:56 PM
Is there anywhere that still has that G5 brushable pack with Twilight, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash still in stock?  :cry: Now that I have a bit of money, I can't find it.

I was looking for a MSRP a few weeks ago but completely wasn't able to find it. :( Hopefully we will have a reckoning of them once they hit Big Lots and etc.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on February 24, 2022, 07:21:00 PM
Is there anywhere that still has that G5 brushable pack with Twilight, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash still in stock?  :cry: Now that I have a bit of money, I can't find it.

My local Meijer still had a good number of them a few weeks ago.  Do you have those stores near you?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 25, 2022, 09:27:38 AM
Is there anywhere that still has that G5 brushable pack with Twilight, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash still in stock?  :cry: Now that I have a bit of money, I can't find it.

My local Meijer still had a good number of them a few weeks ago.  Do you have those stores near you?

No, those aren't anywhere around here, unfortunately. :cry:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on February 25, 2022, 10:40:59 AM
Is there anywhere that still has that G5 brushable pack with Twilight, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash still in stock?  :cry: Now that I have a bit of money, I can't find it.

My local Meijer still had a good number of them a few weeks ago.  Do you have those stores near you?

No, those aren't anywhere around here, unfortunately. :cry:

I think I have a full set of them and their accessories if you don't mind them being deboxed.  I bought an extra set to use for customs but I think I only need the one set.  PM me if you want
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 25, 2022, 10:46:29 AM
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https://mightyjaxx.com/products/xxray-plus-daybreaker

Not sure if this was shared yet, but it's pretty amazing, I wish they would make a non-Skeleton version of these figures too!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Moonlight_Mystery on February 25, 2022, 11:06:14 AM
Wow! It looks amazing, but that price though...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on February 26, 2022, 01:13:56 PM
I would LOVE a non-skeleton figure of that design! Never seen it before but I'm in love, just not a fan of the anatomical figure bit. A regular Daybreaker would be lovely~
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on February 26, 2022, 06:42:43 PM
I found Hitch at Target today.


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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on February 26, 2022, 06:58:12 PM
I found Hitch at Target today.


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Wooooooooo!!   So glad to see he is out and about.  I hope I can find him :D
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 27, 2022, 05:53:18 AM
Yes! Hitch was one of the only MLP products I saw at Target, and they had plenty! Hope everyone can find him!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Gator on March 18, 2022, 04:05:51 PM
He's in Georgia too.  They were in a display on an endcap.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on March 25, 2022, 05:13:19 PM
I'm late in posting this, sorry, it's been One Of Those Months, but I found this shirt in ASDA earlier on in the month:

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Not sure why it's got the G4 logo inside and the G4.5 potion thing on its tag, but oh well!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on March 26, 2022, 04:10:27 PM
I saw this Sunny at Target today.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Esbayne on March 28, 2022, 11:04:21 PM
Has anyone found the "brushable" (tail + flocked hair) Rockin' Ranger Hitch in the wild, yet? I keep looking but never finding him- I suppose he's a Walmart exclusive, but their site has been sold out ever since I found out about him.

If anyone finds any by chance, I'd be interested in buying one from you perhaps!!
 
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on April 09, 2022, 05:54:57 PM
Today I went to a Target in my new city, and wow, they had a much better pony selection than where I used to live.  They even had the Shining Adventure Collection (the big set with brushable Hitch and Sprout)!  They had Crystal Adventure sets of all the main 5 ponies, the set of tiny little figures, rainbow hair Sunny, etc etc.  Just about the only thing I didn't see was the castle and the large solo Zipp and the Rockin' Ranger Hitch (if he is even out yet).  I thought I missed my chance on the Shining Adventure set as I hadn't seen them in the wild in MONTHS, but apparently not!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: sentimental on April 18, 2022, 09:45:05 PM
Not sure if this is much help to anyone, but I've noticed the larger sized G5 singular brushable ponies in
Rite Aid toy sections! If I'm remembering correctly, they were retailing for about $14.
Alternatively, Walgreens seem to have the smaller playline sized brushables packaged individually for about $5-6.
Definitely worthwhile to check for customs! I very nearly snagged Pip and Sunny to experiment with new faces.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 19, 2022, 06:10:49 AM
Not sure if this is much help to anyone, but I've noticed the larger sized G5 singular brushable ponies in
Rite Aid toy sections! If I'm remembering correctly, they were retailing for about $14.
Alternatively, Walgreens seem to have the smaller playline sized brushables packaged individually for about $5-6.
Definitely worthwhile to check for customs! I very nearly snagged Pip and Sunny to experiment with new faces.

I'll check. Thanks
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on April 19, 2022, 06:34:16 AM
This month's Egmont magazine has a new figure of Pipp as the freebie! :) She's very cute, her wings look like little shells. I'm not even really collecting G5 but I couldn't resist this one.

Though I don't get why they keep putting little combs and brushes in with molded hair ponies.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 29, 2022, 03:18:10 PM
Mini World Mini Equestria Collection (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NDJH1M)
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Listing for the Crystal Brighthouse set. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1RLZ9F)

Both releasing August 1st.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on April 29, 2022, 04:40:21 PM
Who's Queen Haven? Is she in the cartoon? :o Interesting name. A queen?

I see we still haven't escaped the Dazzle names x)

Jazz Hooves reminds me a lot of Ivy.

are all the ones without eyelashes meant to be dudes? :O I'm not keeping up with the show, I know Hitch, Sprout and Alphabittle are dudes but I don't recognize the others. Cause if so, wow, so many boy ponies right off the bat! That's awesome!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 29, 2022, 05:06:51 PM
Goldie Fortune, Isla Breeze, and Sherbet Sunset have lovely colors. Too bad they're not regular ponies. It annoys me to see Hasbro is still in the bad habit of relegating new ponies to the itty bitty ones.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on April 29, 2022, 05:33:50 PM
Who's Queen Haven? Is she in the cartoon? :o Interesting name. A queen?

She's been in the movie and the show. :) She's the Queen of the pegasus city!

The boys are Hitch, Thunder, Sprout, and possibly others.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starscout on April 29, 2022, 07:08:56 PM
Mini World Mini Equestria Collection (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NDJH1M)

Both releasing August 1st.
NEW SPROUT TOY!!
YESSS!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Dragonflitter on April 30, 2022, 05:33:33 AM
I like how officially they always call Pipp princess, but they never put that on Zipp's merchandise. Guess only one of them counts as a princess when it comes to marketing lol. (Now we know why Celestia always had to be pink. Pink = princess XD )
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zapper on April 30, 2022, 05:58:52 AM
The green pony and oldman pony are cute!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 30, 2022, 09:26:12 AM
I like how officially they always call Pipp princess, but they never put that on Zipp's merchandise. Guess only one of them counts as a princess when it comes to marketing lol. (Now we know why Celestia always had to be pink. Pink = princess XD )

I guess there's no doubt about who's heir to the throne.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: starscout on April 30, 2022, 10:09:10 AM
I like how officially they always call Pipp princess, but they never put that on Zipp's merchandise. Guess only one of them counts as a princess when it comes to marketing lol. (Now we know why Celestia always had to be pink. Pink = princess XD )

I guess there's no doubt about who's heir to the throne.
Well, canonically Zipp is.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 30, 2022, 10:22:50 AM
I like how officially they always call Pipp princess, but they never put that on Zipp's merchandise. Guess only one of them counts as a princess when it comes to marketing lol. (Now we know why Celestia always had to be pink. Pink = princess XD )

I guess there's no doubt about who's heir to the throne.
Well, canonically Zipp is.

It was a joke
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on April 30, 2022, 12:59:06 PM
Who's Queen Haven? Is she in the cartoon? :o Interesting name. A queen?

She's been in the movie and the show. :) She's the Queen of the pegasus city!

The boys are Hitch, Thunder, Sprout, and possibly others.

:O

Oooh cool, so it's not just the eyelash-less ones that are boys then. Nice.

I have to admit Alphabittle is growing on me, I just wish they hadn't reused a G3 name for him! It keeps throwing me off since the two are so different to each other XD
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Post by: Dragonflitter on April 30, 2022, 03:17:09 PM
Same! I love Alphabittle's design but hate the reuse of the name. Plus he's like a gaming nerd so they could have named him Hopscotch or like....anything that made sense?
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Post by: Ragamuffin on April 30, 2022, 07:53:34 PM
Same! I love Alphabittle's design but hate the reuse of the name. Plus he's like a gaming nerd so they could have named him Hopscotch or like....anything that made sense?

"Alphabittle Blossomforth" not only reuses TWO G3 names, but also is just nonsensical word salad. What's an "Alphabittle"? Where does "Blossomforth" come from? His CM is a teapot... if they needed to reuse a G3 name, I would suggest Snowdrop Swirl... at least "snowdrops" are associated with white like his hair, and G3 Snowdrop even has a teacup CM. They are linked. Why go for the alphabet soup pony and not one, but TWO different flower ponies (since Blossomforth was reused in G4 as well)? :huh:

G5 has an issue with names in general. "Argyle" is a cute name. "Starshine" is a cute name. What kind of name is "Argyle Starshine" (Sunny's dad)? "Starshine" makes sense, but where does "Argyle" fit into his design at all?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: stjarne on May 01, 2022, 08:39:42 PM
Same! I love Alphabittle's design but hate the reuse of the name. Plus he's like a gaming nerd so they could have named him Hopscotch or like....anything that made sense?

"Alphabittle Blossomforth" not only reuses TWO G3 names, but also is just nonsensical word salad. What's an "Alphabittle"? Where does "Blossomforth" come from? His CM is a teapot... if they needed to reuse a G3 name, I would suggest Snowdrop Swirl... at least "snowdrops" are associated with white like his hair, and G3 Snowdrop even has a teacup CM. They are linked. Why go for the alphabet soup pony and not one, but TWO different flower ponies (since Blossomforth was reused in G4 as well)? :huh:


THIS- it makes me shake my head and wonder what they were thinking. new alphabittle is nearly monochromatic, while G3's was colorful & theme appropriate. i associate my Alphabittle with alphabet soup thank you very much :lookround:
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Post by: starscout on May 01, 2022, 10:56:42 PM
Same! I love Alphabittle's design but hate the reuse of the name. Plus he's like a gaming nerd so they could have named him Hopscotch or like....anything that made sense?

"Alphabittle Blossomforth" not only reuses TWO G3 names, but also is just nonsensical word salad. What's an "Alphabittle"? Where does "Blossomforth" come from? His CM is a teapot... if they needed to reuse a G3 name, I would suggest Snowdrop Swirl... at least "snowdrops" are associated with white like his hair, and G3 Snowdrop even has a teacup CM. They are linked. Why go for the alphabet soup pony and not one, but TWO different flower ponies (since Blossomforth was reused in G4 as well)? :huh:


THIS- it makes me shake my head and wonder what they were thinking. new alphabittle is nearly monochromatic, while G3's was colorful & theme appropriate. i associate my Alphabittle with alphabet soup thank you very much :lookround:
Iirc originally Alphabittle's role was significantly different, so I assume maybe the names were tied to that? Either way, I totally agree with Ragamuffin on G5's naming schemes. I really don't like that they use actual names for ponies like Izzy and Phyllis. It clashes with the more cutesy names like Sunny Starscout and Sugar Moonlight, and it's honestly just not as much fun.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 02, 2022, 07:43:34 AM
Exactly!! I'm not that keen on them reusing names ANYway, but I get why they do it, I'm not complaining about that really... but at least reuse names that are *appropriate* for the new character!! I didn't know it was "Alphabittle Blossomforth" in full either, oh wow, that's just... eesh... not a fan of the human-like (as in first name/last name, I know no human would ever have those names :P) names anyway and it's just WAY too many syllables.

G5 names in general are kind of a mess, yeah. A lot of them are way too long.
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on May 02, 2022, 05:07:45 PM
Exactly!! I'm not that keen on them reusing names ANYway, but I get why they do it, I'm not complaining about that really... but at least reuse names that are *appropriate* for the new character!! I didn't know it was "Alphabittle Blossomforth" in full either, oh wow, that's just... eesh... not a fan of the human-like (as in first name/last name, I know no human would ever have those names :P) names anyway and it's just WAY too many syllables.

G5 names in general are kind of a mess, yeah. A lot of them are way too long.
At least none of them are named "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" :P
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Post by: Taffeta on May 03, 2022, 02:42:53 PM
Exactly!! I'm not that keen on them reusing names ANYway, but I get why they do it, I'm not complaining about that really... but at least reuse names that are *appropriate* for the new character!! I didn't know it was "Alphabittle Blossomforth" in full either, oh wow, that's just... eesh... not a fan of the human-like (as in first name/last name, I know no human would ever have those names :P) names anyway and it's just WAY too many syllables.

G5 names in general are kind of a mess, yeah. A lot of them are way too long.
At least none of them are named "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" :P

Give them time. Although it's probably copyrighted.

G5 definitely has a naming issue though. The names are generally quite awful for ponies.

Poor old Al.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Dragonflitter on May 03, 2022, 03:58:08 PM
If his name had been Al Fabittle that would have been cute actually. XD He looks like an Al.
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Post by: gabumon on May 11, 2022, 11:41:57 AM
Just found G5 Crystal minifigures at my Kroger store!  in “plastic free” packaging!  which is cool.

not so cool is my Hitch was a factory flaw!  no eyes or cutie mark! LOL
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 11, 2022, 11:50:56 AM
Just found G5 Crystal minifigures at my Kroger store!  in “plastic free” packaging!  which is cool.

not so cool is my Hitch was a factory flaw!  no eyes or cutie mark! LOL

How can you make a post like this with no picture?
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Post by: gabumon on May 11, 2022, 03:35:52 PM
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images take a phd!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on May 11, 2022, 04:15:34 PM
That's hilarious, Gabu! I'm tempted to buy him off you. :P
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 11, 2022, 04:38:10 PM
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images take a phd!

He looks like a gummy candy. How strange. Thank you for the photo gabumon.
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Post by: gabumon on May 11, 2022, 04:46:42 PM
That's hilarious, Gabu! I'm tempted to buy him off you. :P

If i can find a replacement one maybe ill reach out! :)
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Post by: Heart Of Midnight on May 11, 2022, 04:47:35 PM
He looks like a gummy candy. How strange. Thank you for the photo gabumon.

I wish there were such pony candies!  :P Yummy!  :yummy:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 16, 2022, 05:11:26 AM
G5 sure is getting stale quickly. Hasbro continues to learn nothing.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on May 16, 2022, 08:04:27 AM
G5 sure is getting stale quickly. Hasbro continues to learn nothing.

Well the Polly Pocket type MLP toys are a new and different thing! Not my thing, personally, but at least it's not just another brushable or blind bag. I am glad any time Hasbro tries *some*thing new.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 16, 2022, 08:46:19 AM
G5 sure is getting stale quickly. Hasbro continues to learn nothing.

Well the Polly Pocket type MLP toys are a new and different thing! Not my thing, personally, but at least it's not just another brushable or blind bag. I am glad any time Hasbro tries *some*thing new.

I meant with having an abundance of the main cast, and hardly any new characters in the core toyline. It's disheartening.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on May 16, 2022, 11:14:40 AM
Ugh that I totally agree with. I'm already tired of the Mane 5. Hope they give us some new characters in toy form, eventually!
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Post by: Carrehz on May 16, 2022, 01:06:07 PM
Primark has some G1 PJs in again! It's been ages since I've found any pony stuff in there.

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(the text says "So Fly", it was hard to get a clear photo of it)

They also had some Care Bears stuff, I snapped a quick pic of it since I know there's some CB collectors on here.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 16, 2022, 10:13:36 PM
Would love to have the Starshine shirt
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Post by: Carrehz on May 18, 2022, 07:37:09 AM
Would love to have the Starshine shirt

I could try and pick one up for you if you want? I'm going back there tomorrow.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 18, 2022, 08:12:04 AM
Would love to have the Starshine shirt

I could try and pick one up for you if you want? I'm going back there tomorrow.

Thank you, that's very kind but I have no way to pay for it at present. :hug:
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Post by: Taffeta on May 19, 2022, 04:05:10 PM
I saw the stuff in Primark this morning as well :) It's funny how it's Starshine they seem to love more than anyone else xD.

On G5, I don't feel like there's even the whole range of G5 stuff here. I have literally only seen Sunny things and some scary little Izzy figures with mad hair. I may have seen Pipp, once. But I'm not 100% on that.

...And Sunny was in Home Bargains already, which is a sure bad sign on sales. Although she was still expensive there.

I have seen various Sunny things. But that's it. So not even the whole range of the repeat main cast are making it to this part of the midlands.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 19, 2022, 04:50:40 PM
I saw the stuff in Primark this morning as well :) It's funny how it's Starshine they seem to love more than anyone else xD.

On G5, I don't feel like there's even the whole range of G5 stuff here. I have literally only seen Sunny things and some scary little Izzy figures with mad hair. I may have seen Pipp, once. But I'm not 100% on that.

...And Sunny was in Home Bargains already, which is a sure bad sign on sales. Although she was still expensive there.

I have seen various Sunny things. But that's it. So not even the whole range of the repeat main cast are making it to this part of the midlands.

 :lol: At Izzy with mad hair. I haven't seen any of the small ponies with hair, just big Sunny and occasionally Moonbow.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 19, 2022, 05:59:27 PM
Would love to have the Starshine shirt

I could try and pick one up for you if you want? I'm going back there tomorrow.

Thank you, that's very kind but I have no way to pay for it at present. :hug:

Np :)

Sunny definitely seems to be the favourite G5 character over here. I admit I haven't been looking THAT closely at the G5 toys but she's the one I've seen the most of.

Speaking of, this month's Egmont magazine has a paint-your-own Sunny:

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Somehow the resemblance to Elsa is more noticeable when she's unpainted like this x) at least to me... I think its her fringe...
I was surprised at how big she is though. The G4 paint-your-owns they made previously were about half the size.
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Post by: starscout on May 19, 2022, 07:35:50 PM

Speaking of, this month's Egmont magazine has a paint-your-own Sunny:

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Somehow the resemblance to Elsa is more noticeable when she's unpainted like this x) at least to me... I think its her fringe...
I was surprised at how big she is though. The G4 paint-your-owns they made previously were about half the size.
OMG I love this!!
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Post by: Ragamuffin on May 19, 2022, 08:10:49 PM
Sunny does NOT sell here at ALL. Every store I go in, it's always only Sunny that's left over. There are like four or five boxes of her plush from July still sitting around at Walmart making no progress. Generally Zipp sells first, then Pipp, then Izzy, and Sunny doesn't sell at all! I'm surprised Izzy isn't more popular...
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Post by: Taffeta on May 20, 2022, 03:38:23 AM
I've not been able to go out as much over the last couple of years so I don't know if we've ever had those characters in this area but...certainly since I started going to town again, I haven't seen Zipp at all.

The temptation to paint sunny purple with orange and pink hair...;)

I just can't feel like there's any inspiration or life in G5 at all in how it's being marketed.

By contrast, Rainbow High and Miraculous Ladybug are both filling large sections of store shelves. Ponies are more shoved into a corner with other similar nonhumanish things. :/


In the heyday of G4, they'd have a whole bay. I remember the Entertainer in Brum having a whole table top display of their world with the rainbow power figures. I have a photo somewhere. It was so long ago that it was still in a time when you had to ask a shop's permission to take a picture of their displays ;)
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Post by: Zapper on May 20, 2022, 03:57:18 AM
Sunny does NOT sell here at ALL. Every store I go in, it's always only Sunny that's left over.

A lot of parents (and really all people who are looking for a present) have an aversion to orange when it comes to buying for girls. I'm still deadset on G4 Applejack selling poorly was due to her being orange first and country second.
That being said, could also be due to Sunny being overstocked. The protagonist or flagship character often gets the most merch while not exactly being the most interesting or relatable character to kids.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 20, 2022, 09:01:21 AM
Yeah back in G4's heyday, I remember it having HUGE displays in Toys R Us, with the big overhead banners and everything... even my final photos of my localish TRU from when it closed down in 2018, still have a MLP endcap with a big banner and signage. These days they're lucky to have a whole shelf to themselves in the stores - usually wedged in between the Spirit horses (which are HOT right now, or they seem to be anyway, they're all over the place and get a LOT of shelf space) and Miraculous. Rainbow High is definitely way bigger.

Hey, are they running TV ads for the G5 toys in the US? So far I've only seen one G5 advert, for that little mystery ball lamp thingy.. only saw it once too. But I honestly never saw a lot of adverts for G4 toys either so I'm not sure what's going on there.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on May 20, 2022, 10:40:41 AM
I'm still deadset on G4 Applejack selling poorly was due to her being orange first and country second.
That being said, could also be due to Sunny being overstocked. The protagonist or flagship character often gets the most merch while not exactly being the most interesting or relatable character to kids.

I myself am not a fan of orange either, but I think the fact that Sunny is the main character definitely offsets any feelings of dislike for her color. I assume it's overstock being why the Sunny toys are hanging around.

I work in a bookstore that also has a small toy section to keep the kids coming in. (Especially with Toys R Us gone in our area, we're one of the only places other than Walmart where kids can get toys now.)

They sent us a few MLP G5 toys within the past year. We got 3 Sunnys, 3 Izzys, and 2 Zip and 2 Pip. We didn't have room to hang them at kid-face-height, so we had to put them on the higher hangers. Zip and Pip were put at adult-face-height, and Sunny and Izzy were on the top hangers, where an adult would actually have to reach a little over their head to take it off the hanger.

Despite this, all three Sunnys sold immediately, and the Izzys sold soon after. We sold both Pipps eventually, and we have one lone Zipp hanging around still.

I'm really surprised because I often notice that for both books and toys, the ones that are right in front of a customer's face will be the ones to sell first. But in this instance, the more popular characters were more important for sales.
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Post by: Ponyfan on May 21, 2022, 11:04:11 AM
Primark has some G1 PJs in again! It's been ages since I've found any pony stuff in there.

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(the text says "So Fly", it was hard to get a clear photo of it)

They also had some Care Bears stuff, I snapped a quick pic of it since I know there's some CB collectors on here.
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I love the G1 PJs and Starshine Shirt.  :D

I found these shorts in Walmart today. 

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I was a little surprised to see Buttons as I don't think she shows up on retro stuff very often. 

Regarding the G5 toys, all the Walmart stores in my area have tons of Sunny and Izzy but I don't see Zipp or Pipp as often.  The plush ponies don't sell well in my area.


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Post by: Ponyfan on May 24, 2022, 10:31:33 AM
Does anyone know who the pony on the shorts is supposed to be?  I was sure it was Buttons but looking closer I realized that the shorts pony doesn't have a horn.  That makes it seem more like Bubbles to me but in the wrong colors.


Poynfan
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Post by: NanoRuby on May 24, 2022, 10:56:14 AM
Kind of looks like the blue and white version of Tootsie (aka the superior version /j)
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Post by: Shadowfax_22 on May 24, 2022, 04:26:29 PM
I thought she was Buttons at first as well, just without a horn.  On closer look in person, her symbol is lollipops.  The sticks are white so they are hard to see.  I think she matches the picture of blue and white Tootsie.  The only difference is in the symbol.  The lollipop sticks on the pony are green and on the shorts the sticks are white.  The body is white, but sometimes looks slightly pinkish depending on the light and maybe due to the light purple fabric background.  Shes a really cute pony.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 25, 2022, 05:21:00 AM
Keep in mind, retro merch doesn't always colour ponies properly. I've seen all sorts of alternate colour schemes on retro clothes.

From that photo I could see it being earth Buttons or white Tootsie. Is there any other retro merch with either of them that we could compare it to, do we know if Buttons' "retro" design includes the stars in her symbol or not? Colours can be variable but they usually keep the symbol designs consistent, if nothing else.
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Post by: Taffeta on May 25, 2022, 08:22:05 AM
White Tootsie in retro stuff in Walmart would be an irony.

I also don't agree with the idea orange doesn't sell, if that were the case G1 Aj would have never been as massively popular as she was. And G4 AJ sold here better than Pinkie Pie did. I remember one occasion where a kid was insistantly telling her mother that AJ was the one she wanted.

...I was in Chester yesterday but didn't get to look in Entertainer because I had to get back to the station to get my train (it takes a while to find things like that xD). So I am not sure if they had a better range than my more local branches or Smyths. But I'm just not getting the impression G5 is really selling that much here. It may be an illusion or just in this region, but yeah.

While G4, there were always certain ponies (normally RD/Pinkie/Twilight) left on the shelves, the kids would pick through the sets and the more popular ponies (anything not mane 6, plus, often, Rarity) would have gone. You'd see shelf gaps, I guess is my point. I'm not seeing shelf gaps. It may just be efficient restocking, but yeah. I don't know. I feel like G5 doesn't have enough of a presence on its own (yet, that may change).

The new IDW comic trying to force G5 back into G4-world is predictable but also concerning for the footprint of G5 as a brand, since it might appeal to G4 fans (doubtful) but it's not really making people think, hey, this is a cool NEW thing, rather than, wow, here we go again.

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Post by: Ponyfan on May 25, 2022, 08:42:33 AM
I thought she was Buttons at first as well, just without a horn.  On closer look in person, her symbol is lollipops.  The sticks are white so they are hard to see.  I think she matches the picture of blue and white Tootsie.  The only difference is in the symbol.  The lollipop sticks on the pony are green and on the shorts the sticks are white.  The body is white, but sometimes looks slightly pinkish depending on the light and maybe due to the light purple fabric background.  Shes a really cute pony.

I couldn't see the lollipop sticks until I took a much closer look. I'm surprised they would pick Tootsie.  I don't think she's been on retro stuff before.


Ponyfan
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Post by: Taffeta on May 26, 2022, 09:35:02 AM
I saw a third starshine thing in Primark this morning. I do have a pic but it's on my phone and it's not easy to get from there to my PC. It's a pink strappy top and shorts pyjama thing. Sort of the same pink as the other pyjamas but somehow softer fabric. Starshine is in the middle of the top. I'm not sure if she's on the shorts as I was just passing through.

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Post by: Carrehz on May 26, 2022, 10:38:07 AM
Thanks for the heads up! I've only seen the other MLP stuff once, I'll keep an eye out for this though.
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Post by: Ponyfan on May 27, 2022, 12:18:56 PM
If anyone is interested in the Tootsie shorts from Walmart be sure to look carefully at the shorts to make sure you're getting what you want. I wanted to see how many pairs were left yesterday and thought the store was well stocked.  When I looked closer, I saw that there's also a set of Stitch shorts that are the same color but with Stitch.  They were put on the same rack as the MLP shorts and  there were only about 3 pairs of MLP ones left.


Ponyfan
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 02, 2022, 01:14:06 PM
A new Loungefly collection has been announced, this time themed to the Dream Castle.
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I found a listing here for it but it is not available for pre-order yet (https://blueculturetees.com/products/loungefly-my-little-pony-castle-mini-backpack?_pos=7&_sid=a70bbe9cc&_ss=r).

I think it's cute, I'm not sure if I'll spring for it. Maybe.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 02, 2022, 01:41:32 PM
:lovey:
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Post by: starscout on June 02, 2022, 02:55:46 PM
A new Loungefly collection has been announced, this time themed to the Dream Castle.
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I found a listing here for it but it is not available for pre-order yet (https://blueculturetees.com/products/loungefly-my-little-pony-castle-mini-backpack?_pos=7&_sid=a70bbe9cc&_ss=r).

I think it's cute, I'm not sure if I'll spring for it. Maybe.
Megan??? Huh, I wasn't expecting to see her.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 02, 2022, 03:06:02 PM
Megan almost has a Rainbow Brite look. You know, with the big head and high ponytail.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 02, 2022, 04:37:31 PM
I wasn't expecting her either, but there are some large pins that feature the same picture as is on the wallet. It's still for sale on Entertainment Earth. There's also a dream castle pin, I guess this is their trajectory for retro stuff this year?
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on June 03, 2022, 04:02:18 AM
A new Loungefly collection has been announced, this time themed to the Dream Castle.
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I found a listing here for it but it is not available for pre-order yet (https://blueculturetees.com/products/loungefly-my-little-pony-castle-mini-backpack?_pos=7&_sid=a70bbe9cc&_ss=r).

I think it's cute, I'm not sure if I'll spring for it. Maybe.
You can tell they care. Look at all the work they put into just the mock-up. I swear effort like that has mostly disappeared.
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Post by: SunPony on June 03, 2022, 07:57:06 PM
Those are pretty cute. Love the incorporation of the Dream Castle.  I'm kind of surprised Majesty isn't featured, though.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 04, 2022, 11:07:52 AM
Oh wow, that Loungefly stuff is lovely! I'm not into bags, pursers etc but these are tempting.
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Post by: sentimental on June 04, 2022, 03:20:13 PM
The loungefly bag is so cute!
Wish they released these images two weeks ago... I just bought the cinnamoroll loungefly
because I needed a new purse !  :silly:
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Post by: Galactica on June 15, 2022, 10:04:32 AM
So the first time the Bishoujo statutes came around-  I got only Twilight and Pinkie.  I mean, they were kinda pricey and I wasn't sure I LOVEd them.   But later I had regrets not getting FLuttersy and Dash, and then they were so pricey on secondary market.

Well, they've been re-releasing them with skin tones that match the Equestria Girls cartoon better- and clear glittery hair!  Maybe this is old news now, but some of them have only recently been released-  and they seem to sell out fast, so you might want to act fast!

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They have Applejack at various places (including but not limited to Sideshow toys, or here https://www.eknightmedia.com/my-little-pony-applejack-1-7-scale-bishoujo-statue-by-kotobukiya-83078.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiMBL5U8x9geDavZZVGqEjUkVurmWzzq1OW5W4WYeQ5ficpLbnq9AtYaAld7EALw_wcB)
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Fluttershy is sold out most places but by some miracle she popped up on BigBadToystore so keep an eye there... maybe she will be back?   She's also available on some random international sites, that I don't know enough about to verify.

Rainbow Dash JUST came up for pre-orders-  I think the cheapest price is here (this is a legit, trustworthy company): https://surethingtoys.com/products/kotobukiya-my-little-pony-rainbow-ja-ck-bishoujo-limited-edition-statue?variant=40030628675689&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2019-06-27&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiNJ1KA2SB5is6ct0DizTfzZIIPsGST666u5tZU_R09yLiJitGZZ6J4aAqhVEALw_wcB

Rarity has been out but must not be popular because you can get her many places.  Here's one: https://galactictoys.com/products/pre-order-november-2021-kotobukiya-my-little-pony-princess-rarity-1-7-scale-bishoujo-limited-edition-figure-statue?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiN70pXKmMzcWoAIJxq80ThSeucuuBpgFlbkgmmVjJjq84jksD3q6ysaAmIPEALw_wcB

Twilight is basically sold out.  I guess because she came out first.

I think the sparkly Pinkie is sold out, but you can still get the original just about everywhere for ridiculously little. I think they made 2million of her.
 
The regular editions of Luna and Princess Celestia have only barely come out so I don't think they have sparkly versions yet.  I have Celestia on preorder (you can get her just about anywhere).



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Post by: hilamb on June 17, 2022, 02:07:36 AM
The loungefly is cute
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Post by: BlackCurtains on June 17, 2022, 06:04:02 AM
Hmm. I don't like the colored skin. It works on Pinkie but looks weird on the rest. I wanted to get Applejack for sure and maybe RD, but I can't justify paying so much for them.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 17, 2022, 09:31:31 PM
https://digital.funko.com/drop/48/my-little-pony-series-1

 Funko strikes again. A digital pack of cards? Seriously? Lame!
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Post by: starrynights on June 17, 2022, 11:16:02 PM
I cannot believe there are my little pony funko pops locked behind NFTs now.
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Post by: Eskara1862 on June 18, 2022, 10:24:55 AM
I hate the Funko Pops to begin with an the NFTs just make it even worse! Nope, hard pass, thank you very much.

I did, however, just buy a full case of the Mighty Jaxx Cwystal Fwendz Series 2... They're so cute and pretty!
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Post by: Dragonflitter on June 18, 2022, 05:57:50 PM
Ugh the collectable's box even says NFT on it... I think I'm going to hurl...  :X
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Post by: Minty_Magic on June 18, 2022, 09:56:36 PM
https://digital.funko.com/drop/48/my-little-pony-series-1

 Funko strikes again. A digital pack of cards? Seriously? Lame!

Wait wait wait. If you can eventually redeem the NFT cards for a PHYSICAL collectible…..is it not fungible at that point? :mad: These are like a horrible evolution of blind bags. Spend $10 and you get a nothing with a small chance of a toy! I’ll just go buy a scratcher lottery ticket I’m playing with stupid odds like that.

I hope this NFT nonsense dies soon. I’ve read up on it, it’s been explained to me and I still don’t get the point. Seems like a massive waste of real money and real energy to claim rights to something that is not real. I hate it.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 19, 2022, 05:31:45 AM
I don't get it either.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 19, 2022, 05:50:39 AM
I honestly don't get it either. I can more-or-less understand selling digital art files, that's just like commissioning art or buying physical art pieces right? But the token thing is where it loses me. Waste of time and money, I'm really looking forward to this fad dying out.

It's bonkers since I've seen some artists justify it by "It's a way I can make money off my art!!" and like ??? just sell prints and keyrings/badges/whatever like normal people? XD

Going back more on topic, yeah what the heck is UP with these Funko Digital POP things o_O So you have a chance of pulling an NFT that you can redeem for a legit one... the heck?? Funko already sell a ton of blind box toys, why on earth would anyone go for one of these over a blind box? At least then you're guaranteed to get SOMEthing tangible?? I don't get it.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 19, 2022, 06:22:26 AM
I honestly don't get it either. I can more-or-less understand selling digital art files, that's just like commissioning art or buying physical art pieces right? But the token thing is where it loses me. Waste of time and money, I'm really looking forward to this fad dying out.

It's bonkers since I've seen some artists justify it by "It's a way I can make money off my art!!" and like ??? just sell prints and keyrings/badges/whatever like normal people? XD

Going back more on topic, yeah what the heck is UP with these Funko Digital POP things o_O So you have a chance of pulling an NFT that you can redeem for a legit one... the heck?? Funko already sell a ton of blind box toys, why on earth would anyone go for one of these over a blind box? At least then you're guaranteed to get SOMEthing tangible?? I don't get it.

Because they're greedy. At least Rarity is a dime a dozen in terms of how much merch she has.
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Post by: BlackCurtains on June 19, 2022, 09:43:48 AM
NTFs are a scam, aren't they...? They sure seem like it.
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Post by: SweetNightmare on June 19, 2022, 10:32:46 AM
NTFs are a scam, aren't they...? They sure seem like it.
I've seen some artist use them in a legit way (basically like an addition to a commission that people purchase) so in those case I feel like it's a legit way to suport artists.
But in most cases NFT's don't have any much artistic worth, people buy them only just hope that someone else will want to buy them from you for a higher price.
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Post by: Delphian on June 19, 2022, 03:16:26 PM
I think the best description I've seen of NFTs is "virtual beanie babies." It's insane that big companies like Nike, Coca-cola, etc are all trying to market NFTs like they're a real thing that has any value whatsoever.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 19, 2022, 05:10:32 PM
I think in this situation, it's more like the NFTs are just a coincidence.

NFTs blah blah
I'm used to NFTs being like the Neopets drop recently or the Bored Ape stuff, where it's like "you get a unique token linked to an image that you can use however you want, you own the rights" while the Funko stuff is more akin to Quidd. Just virtual collectibles that just so happen to be linked to NFTs. I think if it were just the digital things alone...whatever. I did Quidd in high school, I play Webkinz, I understand the appeal of virtual collectibles.

That Funko is putting them out on a platform connected to NFTs in the state of the internet today is laughable, though. NFTs aren't really a big thing outside of investor circles right now. I'm sure the Funko thing is easier to break into than your standard NFT, and they don't seem to be pushing the NFT part of it that hard, but most of their target audience (pony fans, not crypto bros) at least thinks that NFTs are a scam.

I think the best description I've seen of NFTs is "virtual beanie babies."

I always dislike this interpretation because Beanie Babies have value. You can hold them. You can trade them. NFTs do not give you the image, the item, whatever. They can point to a link that hosts the image, though, so they are susceptible to link rot and situations where the link could be rerouted to something obscene. It's like if you owned a receipt that said you had a Beanie Baby, but you risk that Beanie being taken away from you at any time (unless you host it on your own website, I guess? then that's your fault). Beanies also weren't marketed as a valuable thing in of themselves, at least originally. NFTs are largely an investment now. (So I guess the modern interpretation of Beanies?)

I'm so burnt out on them that I'm mostly just offended that the chances to win a physical pop are low. I could understand if they don't want to do a full-scale run on these, but I think they'd just keep more goodwill with the community if they made them exclusives to small online businesses. Loungefly does that a lot with some of their Disney bags, and Loungefly is OWNED by Funko, so what's the deal?

Anyway.

Each digital pop is $2 each, but you'd have to buy in increments of $10. Rarity has a .28% chance of getting pulled, and the other physical releases are 1.72% chances. There is a Funko Freddy Spike who seems to be reserved for those users who complete their collection (Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Epic). This one would be ridiculously expensive, there's over 50 cards to collect.
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Post by: Goanna on June 19, 2022, 06:23:57 PM
 :blink: Funko MLP NFTS?  Nooo thank youuu
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Post by: Carrehz on June 20, 2022, 12:35:58 PM
Tailrust -

More NFT discussion
I don't really care for the Beanie Baby comparison either since, yeah it's a fad and some people are definitely overestimating the value, but at least Beanies are a physical thing.. NFTs are just so bizarre to me. I totally understand the concept of a virtual collectible. I've paid up for stuff on virtual pet sites before. (as an aside, did the Neopets NFT thing actually go ahead then? I heard about it when they first announced it, but then it seemed to vanish without a trace... I don't really keep up with Neo these days, though, so idk maybe I missed something) I used to be pretty active in the adoptable community on PonyIsland and that's the same basic concept, cute little images sold for money (in-game currency mainly, but real money too sometimes). Or you could also compare it to an in-game purchase for a phone app or whatever. I understand NFTs from the point of "collecting cute virtual stuff"... but with the things I mentioned... it's understood that if the site goes down, they're all gone, right? (Well, you can always save the image, though.) And that it's all just for fun?

But the NFT = BIG INVESTMENT!! angle, that's what I find so baffling. It's just an image?? I genuinely can't wrap my head around the token thing or why it's even necessary lol, like... what difference does the token make. How is that different to just doing the ol' right-click save-as and saving the image... I guess you get the "token" (for all that's worth!) but.. I dunno. It's one of those things where I keep reading about it and I just can't figure it out.

The Funko game thingy itself seems innocuous enough, it seems just like the Pokemon online TCG thing maybe? But it's weird they even went for the NFT thing, they're doing so well without them so why even bother going there? Clearly they think there's enough of a market for more MLP POPs to warrant making them at all so, yeah, why not just do a limited/store exclusive release?? Or, I dunno, some sort of online lottery/raffle thing where you buy a ticket and get a random figure in return, and some are rarer than others. Something. IDK I just think there's an odd mix of elements going on here. It feels like it started off as a decent idea and then went awry somewhere down the line.

edit: Just wanted to say, I love that we can have a thoughtful discussion on something like NFTs here. I love this board.
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Post by: Taffeta on June 22, 2022, 07:18:13 AM
I don't know anything about the NFT and maybe it's generational but yeah.

On beanies - they were marketed to be collectables to a great degree, albeit not all of them had that mission. But I remember when they came out and the emphasis on trying to make them collectables, especially the bears, and the inflated prices that came with them. I shunned them for a long time because of that...unlike MLP, which was a naturally occurring collectable, they had been wound up into one.

BUT they are/were real items.

On PI - I think things are ok now, but I know of at least one pretty messy incident over adoptables on that site, involving rlc. But then I dot in and out and was away from it for a long time so didn't witness most of the drama. However I do remember having to give up my adopts when I hiatused in 2008 - I gave them to a friend else they would have been forcibly 'resold'. That included one I won in a contest. It seemed a bad practice and if the NFTs are like that then I would be a bit wary of them.

Going back on topic, in Primark today, getting lost looking (unsuccessfully) for a sunglasses case, I stumbled on a top for a kid - maybe age 4 or so - with the G5 ponies on. I do have a picture but it's on my phone. It was  pink and had sunny and company on it.

Additionally, why are the really tacky small G5 figures with mad hair (yes, Izzy, I mean you) retailing in Entertainer for £7?!

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Post by: Carrehz on June 22, 2022, 02:35:07 PM
Yeah I can remember several dramas involving adoptables on PI. The repossession thing depended on the rules/owner of the adoptable though. Most of the ones I was involved with back in the day didn't do that.

They're not really comparable to NFTs though since adoptables are 'just' images, NFTs have some token thingy attached to them too. I don't really understand all of that biz though, or why it's necessary :s Like I said, that's where I get lost with NFTs. Online collectable images I understand, the token thing I don't get.

Ah, I saw some new G1 PJs in Primark too - I'll try and get a photo up in the next couple of days.
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Post by: Aflame on June 22, 2022, 02:52:24 PM
 :blink: NFTs ???
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Post by: Taffeta on June 23, 2022, 01:05:35 AM
I got the pictures off my phone :)

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This one has shorts as well, they're summer pjs.

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And this was in the kids section.
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Post by: blonde2themax on June 23, 2022, 02:36:11 PM
I got the pictures off my phone :)

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This one has shorts as well, they're summer pjs.

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And this was in the kids section.


Which store?
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Post by: Taffeta on June 23, 2022, 03:05:29 PM
They're in Primark, but they're here in the UK. Probably also in Europe. No idea about the US. Does Primark exist there?
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 23, 2022, 05:04:11 PM
I have a Primark in the mall near me, but it does seem to carry different stuff from the UK. Mostly Disney. I was just there a few days ago and didn't see any pony stuff!
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Post by: Taffeta on June 24, 2022, 08:10:18 AM
We have a lot of disney, harry potter, and other related stuff in our Primark stores as well, so you never know what might be hiding in the next delivery. :D
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Post by: blonde2themax on June 24, 2022, 04:17:10 PM
Thanks!
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on June 25, 2022, 12:14:33 AM
BLAH. I wish there were Primarks in the US, or at least, more wide spread. Their stuff is so fun and it stinks that international shipping is as insane as it is at the moment.

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I dunno if Kohl's is a Midwest exclusive clothing store, but here's a compilation of tees
featuring what I call the "real" mane six. They have these plus many other G1, G4 and G5
clothing items to choose from, and yet I've not once been able to find them in a physical store!
It's all exclusive to their online shop, it seems, unfortunately for me and my dyscalculia that
means I'm pretty much in the dark WRT knowing which size would fit me best (if at all).

They also have designs I've seen on a handful of other sites, including Hot Topic, but
I believe Kohl's is the only one that I've seen the ones with the individual pony on.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on June 25, 2022, 12:53:09 AM
We have Kohl's in New England too. :) I didn't realize they had online exclusive stuff not found in stores. Thanks for the heads up!
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 25, 2022, 08:44:24 AM
BLAH. I wish there were Primarks in the US, or at least, more wide spread. Their stuff is so fun and it stinks that international shipping is as insane as it is at the moment.

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I dunno if Kohl's is a Midwest exclusive clothing store, but here's a compilation of tees
featuring what I call the "real" mane six. They have these plus many other G1, G4 and G5
clothing items to choose from, and yet I've not once been able to find them in a physical store!
It's all exclusive to their online shop, it seems, unfortunately for me and my dyscalculia that
means I'm pretty much in the dark WRT knowing which size would fit me best (if at all).

They also have designs I've seen on a handful of other sites, including Hot Topic, but
I believe Kohl's is the only one that I've seen the ones with the individual pony on.

Kohl's is on the west coast. Those are cute.
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on June 26, 2022, 03:59:44 AM
BLAH. I wish there were Primarks in the US, or at least, more wide spread. Their stuff is so fun and it stinks that international shipping is as insane as it is at the moment.

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I dunno if Kohl's is a Midwest exclusive clothing store, but here's a compilation of tees
featuring what I call the "real" mane six. They have these plus many other G1, G4 and G5
clothing items to choose from, and yet I've not once been able to find them in a physical store!
It's all exclusive to their online shop, it seems, unfortunately for me and my dyscalculia that
means I'm pretty much in the dark WRT knowing which size would fit me best (if at all).

They also have designs I've seen on a handful of other sites, including Hot Topic, but
I believe Kohl's is the only one that I've seen the ones with the individual pony on.

Kohl's is on the west coast. Those are cute.
and on the East Coast too. There's one in NJ not far from me. I like the G1 shirts a lot more.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 26, 2022, 07:00:30 AM
I got the pictures off my phone :)

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This one has shorts as well, they're summer pjs.

Ah, those were the PJs I saw too! I really love how they have the G1 logo on the tag and shorts. :)
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Post by: Carrehz on July 01, 2022, 02:33:12 PM
I think this is the right place for this...

UK peeps - Home Bargains now has the Micro Toy Box 20 and 10-packs (as well as a toy store playset thing that I've never seen before) for £8.99 and £3.99 (!) each (not sure how much the playset is - AFAICT it doesn't have any exclusive toys, so I didn't look into it too much). Great price if you haven't got the MLPs yet or if you wanted extras to "debox" like I did ;) I got the Mystery Toy, it's a Glo-Worm! It's almost like a tiny repro of the one that came with some FT babies ^_^

(Speaking of, Micro Toy Box series 2 is up to pre-order on some sites, sadly no MLPs or Transformers are in the next series :( But I'm passing the news on anyway for any fellow tiny toy aficionados ^^ They do have )
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Post by: SunPony on July 01, 2022, 03:37:33 PM
BLAH. I wish there were Primarks in the US, or at least, more wide spread. Their stuff is so fun and it stinks that international shipping is as insane as it is at the moment.

--

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I dunno if Kohl's is a Midwest exclusive clothing store, but here's a compilation of tees
featuring what I call the "real" mane six. They have these plus many other G1, G4 and G5
clothing items to choose from, and yet I've not once been able to find them in a physical store!
It's all exclusive to their online shop, it seems, unfortunately for me and my dyscalculia that
means I'm pretty much in the dark WRT knowing which size would fit me best (if at all).

They also have designs I've seen on a handful of other sites, including Hot Topic, but
I believe Kohl's is the only one that I've seen the ones with the individual pony on.

These Kohl's shirts are pretty cute, thanks for sharing those! I love the Minty one...and the Blossom one...and...all of them, ha ha.
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Post by: Taffeta on July 02, 2022, 10:15:11 AM
Thanks for that tip, Carrehz. Will try and check out home bargains for them if I can!
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Post by: Carrehz on July 03, 2022, 05:49:57 PM
Np :) Make sure to have a good look for them, they sort of blend into the shelves a bit. I was out looking for some today and it took me a while to find them because of that. They also seem to put them more with the 'boys toys', unlike Smyths and Sainsburys (only other shops I've seen these at) which both put them with girls toys.
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Post by: BlackCurtains on July 06, 2022, 09:13:25 AM
Kohl's is also in Florida.

I'm usually too big to wear cute shirts like this. One of my main motivators to lose weight is so I can fit in them.
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Post by: SunPony on July 06, 2022, 01:58:37 PM
I looked on the Kohl's website and it seems like the Minty tee is sold out, but they have an extremely cute G3 Minty Christmas t-shirt!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 06, 2022, 06:20:17 PM
I believe that Kohl's seller is actually Blacksun and sells on multiple sites such as Target and Zulily. I see them a lot.
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Post by: Ponyfan on July 07, 2022, 05:47:35 AM
I found a few G5 things.

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Lunchbox at Target.  It's much prettier than my pic makes it look. 

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Switch Game

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Kite


I found the game and the kite at Walmart.


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Post by: DazzleBright on July 09, 2022, 09:26:00 AM
I just had to see the g3 shirt! There isn’t much g3 stuff for adults. It’s g3 minty to g1!

 https://m.kohls.com/product/prd-4843570/mens-my-little-pony-christmas-santa-hat-tee.jsp?prdPV=14&userPFM=non-search&diestoreid=442&selectShip=true (https://m.kohls.com/product/prd-4843570/mens-my-little-pony-christmas-santa-hat-tee.jsp?prdPV=14&userPFM=non-search&diestoreid=442&selectShip=true)

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 09, 2022, 11:45:08 AM
I just had to see the g3 shirt! There isn’t much g3 stuff for adults. It’s g3 minty to g1!

 https://m.kohls.com/product/prd-4843570/mens-my-little-pony-christmas-santa-hat-tee.jsp?prdPV=14&userPFM=non-search&diestoreid=442&selectShip=true (https://m.kohls.com/product/prd-4843570/mens-my-little-pony-christmas-santa-hat-tee.jsp?prdPV=14&userPFM=non-search&diestoreid=442&selectShip=true)
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Cute
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Post by: Dragonflitter on July 11, 2022, 12:34:54 PM
Oh that is adorable!!
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Post by: Rainlove The Pegasus on July 11, 2022, 12:38:50 PM
I found a few G5 things.

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Lunchbox at Target.  It's much prettier than my pic makes it look. 

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Switch Game

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Kite


I found the game and the kite at Walmart.


Ponyfan
I WANT THAT KITE!!!!! I will look out for it now.  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Post by: Carrehz on July 11, 2022, 02:16:13 PM
Awww I love the Minty shirt!! I poked around on their site for a bit and wow, so many cool G1 shirts. :O
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on July 24, 2022, 11:17:03 AM
Mini World Magic is trickling onto Amazon. People are upset because it cannot close without disassembling ALL of the work you put together, there's no instructions, quality control is very poor. I'm going to wait until clearance, maybe. It's sad to see a lack of effort put in.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on July 24, 2022, 12:56:27 PM
Well that's disappointing....
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 24, 2022, 02:02:21 PM
Mini World Magic is trickling onto Amazon. People are upset because it cannot close without disassembling ALL of the work you put together, there's no instructions, quality control is very poor. I'm going to wait until clearance, maybe. It's sad to see a lack of effort put in.

I've heard about that issue
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Post by: BlackCurtains on July 25, 2022, 05:22:05 AM
Aw, that's sad to hear. I'm interested in those.
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Post by: Ragamuffin on July 25, 2022, 10:32:19 AM
I want to get at least one to assess the poor quality for myself. It's really too bad, this was the only thing of G5 I was aiming to get as it was, you know, actually different. I  guess we'll have to see how MYM as a series changes things, but between the toys lacking variety and quality and the reviews of the MYM special, G5 is... hmm... I wonder how long it will last? I wonder how it's doing with kids... (not well, according to my local Walmart). MYM's reviews are obviously skewed by the brony community who expect everything to be on par with FiM, if kids like it I'm sure it's fine. I suppose the same thing could be said about the toys, but obviously the quality is so abysmal none of it can do what it's supposed to do... if the pieces can't fit together, you can't even play with it. Match that up with the negative reviews about most of the G4 playsets, flimsy, pieces break when you breathe on them, if the pieces fit at all, etc.

Alas, MLP is a legacy brand that doesn't need to try in order to sell, you just need "My Little Pony" on the box. They don't need smart design or good quality products or whatever. You can have a pony new in package with the hair falling out, one eye printed on the forehead, other eye printed on the cheek, sometimes Cutie Marks are fully coloured, sometimes they're not (no matter the case, the resulting pony is the same price!), have it be 2" tall and it can sell for $5 (can go up to $8 if you're at Walgreens or CVS! Which, by the way, is one of the only places I've seen the brushables).

Spoiler
I remember something about Hasbro (or someone representing them) talking about G4 MLP's design, how they don't do much because of children's attention spans, essentially "it doesn't matter if it's bad quality, kids throw away their toys in a month anyway, who cares", but worded nicer... am I remembering this right? Or was it just hearsay? I don't know if it was an article or what... not including this bit in with the above since I can't confirm it...? If true, not only does Hasbro not respect their product, but also their target demographic. I mean, it was obvious to anyone who has eyes and owns a modern MLP, but it would be nice to have it in their own words. :P
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Post by: kestral_kitsune on July 25, 2022, 05:06:25 PM
i found brushable singles of Izzy at my local dollar general and the hairs really good quality, didn't pick it up since I haven't been tempted by the new toys.
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Post by: BlackCurtains on July 26, 2022, 05:22:44 AM
I got the unicorn party pack and the hair is nice. Not too thin, not greasy feeling, holds tight. I just wish they'd given Hitch real hair and that Pipp had the right cut.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 26, 2022, 06:24:31 AM
I got the unicorn party pack and the hair is nice. Not too thin, not greasy feeling, holds tight. I just wish they'd given Hitch real hair and that Pipp had the right cut.

That's good to hear.
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Post by: starscout on August 05, 2022, 09:03:46 AM
I haven't seen anyone mention her yet, but I came across a Jazz Hooves brushable listed on Walmart's website (https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Make-Your-Mark-Pedicure-Party-Jazz-Hooves-Toy-Pony/290180482).
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Unfortunately, it looks like she's not being sold just yet and has so far only been given out as part of a promotion. I absolutely love Jazz from what we've seen of her so far (definitely helps that her voice actress also happens to sing one of my favorite songs hehe), so I'm definitely going to try and get my hands on her. I just hope it's not going to be a Rockin' Ranger Hitch situation all over again.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 05, 2022, 10:32:19 AM
She's very cute. I guess instead of ribbons and brushes, the go-to accessories are stickers and sunglasses.
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Post by: Esbayne on August 05, 2022, 12:52:06 PM
OH she's cute!! And BLUE!!!!!!
I'm *so* going to need her.
I hope it isn't another Hitch situation again, either.
I still don't even know what really happened with that. :/ I never saw him listed as available anywhere, even once.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 05, 2022, 02:45:44 PM
I'll keep an eye out for the horse. I was lucky with Hitch just once. She's one of the few things im actually interested this go-round.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 05, 2022, 02:56:55 PM
I wish they'd quit putting them on exactly 1-2 poses per species.
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Post by: Ponyfan on August 06, 2022, 06:50:30 PM
I found this at Target today.

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Post by: Stellaluna on August 06, 2022, 07:02:25 PM
So at this point, which size do we consider to be the "standard scale" for this generation? I'm a little thrown by all the different variations and styles.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 06, 2022, 07:30:11 PM
So at this point, which size do we consider to be the "standard scale" for this generation? I'm a little thrown by all the different variations and styles.
3 inch, still, is what they're putting the most of out.

I may only buy mostly 6 inches moving forward though.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 06, 2022, 09:08:04 PM
So at this point, which size do we consider to be the "standard scale" for this generation? I'm a little thrown by all the different variations and styles.

I'd imagine the smaller ones, because they prefer to put more of those out. But I'm not sure and see no reason why people shouldn't see the bigger ones as standard if they want.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on August 07, 2022, 01:00:03 AM
G2 Ivy, is that you?

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Post by: SunPony on August 07, 2022, 03:07:16 PM
G2 Ivy, is that you?

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Yesssss!! I thought she looked familiar.  Nice catch.
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Post by: Ponyfan on August 13, 2022, 09:59:52 AM
I found several new things today.

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 13, 2022, 10:00:16 AM
What pretty wings
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Post by: Loa on August 13, 2022, 01:17:07 PM
What pretty wings

They are pretty!
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Post by: Carrehz on August 13, 2022, 04:07:53 PM
this month's Egmont magazine has an Izzy figure (+ accessories)! irritatingly, they've switched to all-cardboard packaging so you can no longer see the actual toy until you buy it >_< I get why they don't want to use plastic, but it's annoying since the paint applications on these tiny magazine freebies can be... variable, to put it mildly. x) Mine is super cross-eyed, lol. But I love how they did her hair, it's really pretty :)
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Post by: Carrehz on August 19, 2022, 01:23:23 PM
(ugh double posting, sorry)

SimplyBe has a cool G1 shirt on their site!

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/my-little-pony-acid-wash-tee/zt125/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7014

Featuring some ponies you don't see on merch very often, took me a while to identify the one in front as Daisy Sweet - didn't recognize her without her Perfume Puff afro! And I think that's a normal-eyed Sweet Stuff in the back? anyone recognize the one in the middle? bit pricy but I couldn't resist it... although geez it took forever to actually order it, the damn site kept error-ing at every step -_-
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 19, 2022, 01:29:02 PM
The final pony is probably June Rose, they like to include her. :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on August 23, 2022, 11:35:30 AM
ahh you're right!! I got mine today, the material is super soft omg *w*
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 23, 2022, 12:43:44 PM
A book revealed the name of the alicorn girl seen in the Make Your Mark special, and there's a listing on Walmart for her. No pics yet and no other information. I can only find reports of her on the site itself, so we probably won't get it for a bit unless she's hiding under a different name on all the shipping records.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/MLP-WING-SURPRISE-OPALINE/1000195335 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/MLP-WING-SURPRISE-OPALINE/1000195335)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 23, 2022, 02:01:24 PM
A book revealed the name of the alicorn girl seen in the Make Your Mark special, and there's a listing on Walmart for her. No pics yet and no other information. I can only find reports of her on the site itself, so we probably won't get it for a bit unless she's hiding under a different name on all the shipping records.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/MLP-WING-SURPRISE-OPALINE/1000195335 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/MLP-WING-SURPRISE-OPALINE/1000195335)


Good find.
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Post by: Carrehz on August 23, 2022, 03:30:51 PM
Oooh, good find Tailrust! I hope we get photos soon.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 23, 2022, 04:02:35 PM
Could this mean Hasbro is maybe starting to pick up the pace?
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 24, 2022, 04:00:04 PM
Dollar Tree has a G5 calendar!

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 24, 2022, 05:01:54 PM
Am I the only one who thinks it's weird that Hasbro has 3 styles going on for MLP?
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Post by: starscout on August 24, 2022, 06:18:08 PM
Am I the only one who thinks it's weird that Hasbro has 3 style going on for MLP?
No, I'm definitely with you there lol. Personally, I really like 2D box art style. I know they're mostly traced 3D renders, but they're cute. Also, the pegasi have fetlock ferathers!
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Post by: DazzleBright on August 27, 2022, 01:55:22 PM
Saw this at Hobby Lobby today, not sure if it’s been found yet. (I don’t support that store but had to go there for work)

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Post by: starscout on August 27, 2022, 08:25:45 PM
Saw this at Hobby Lobby today, not sure if it’s been found yet. (I don’t support that store but had to go there for work)

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Huh, looks like they accidentally gave Sunny Izzy's tail?
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 28, 2022, 10:07:11 AM
I grabbed that journal from Macy's back around Christastime. It's okay.
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Post by: Esbayne on September 13, 2022, 04:38:34 PM
I FOUND JAZZ HOOVES AT WALMART!

I was looking for the new MH and they had a bazillion of her, I was so shocked. Grabbed one of course, I’m ecstatic!! (also found one of the new MH dolls, they had 3 Toraleis that someone had shoved behind some Care Bears. Just caught a glimpse of her right as I was about to leave)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 13, 2022, 05:35:58 PM
I FOUND JAZZ HOOVES AT WALMART!

I was looking for the new MH and they had a bazillion of her, I was so shocked. Grabbed one of course, I’m ecstatic!! (also found one of the new MH dolls, they had 3 Toraleis that someone had shoved behind some Care Bears. Just caught a glimpse of her right as I was about to leave)
Awesome!!!! How do you like her?
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Post by: Esbayne on September 14, 2022, 12:55:28 AM
I FOUND JAZZ HOOVES AT WALMART!

I was looking for the new MH and they had a bazillion of her, I was so shocked. Grabbed one of course, I’m ecstatic!! (also found one of the new MH dolls, they had 3 Toraleis that someone had shoved behind some Care Bears. Just caught a glimpse of her right as I was about to leave)
Awesome!!!! How do you like her?

I ADORE her!! Easily one of my fave G5s now. (Beaten only by Zipp- her glitter blue wings 😭)
But she already gets +points for being BLUE!!!!!!! Oh blue ponies are so rare.

Jazz Hooves has THICK hair and is very solid!! All of the faces I saw were great on them.

(okay but… Okay. I told my bf her symbol looks like a tampon in a horseshoe. He agreed….)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 14, 2022, 10:15:54 AM
I FOUND JAZZ HOOVES AT WALMART!

I was looking for the new MH and they had a bazillion of her, I was so shocked. Grabbed one of course, I’m ecstatic!! (also found one of the new MH dolls, they had 3 Toraleis that someone had shoved behind some Care Bears. Just caught a glimpse of her right as I was about to leave)
Awesome!!!! How do you like her?

I ADORE her!! Easily one of my fave G5s now. (Beaten only by Zipp- her glitter blue wings 😭)
But she already gets +points for being BLUE!!!!!!! Oh blue ponies are so rare.

Jazz Hooves has THICK hair and is very solid!! All of the faces I saw were great on them.

(okay but… Okay. I told my bf her symbol looks like a tampon in a horseshoe. He agreed….)


 :haha:
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Post by: SunPony on September 14, 2022, 05:05:21 PM
(okay but… Okay. I told my bf her symbol looks like a tampon in a horseshoe. He agreed….)

Wow, it sure does  ^^;

I'll have to look next time I'm near a Walmart!  Despite the above, I do want her  :lol:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 17, 2022, 08:13:43 AM
Jazz is real pretty in person.
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Post by: Taffeta on September 18, 2022, 10:47:07 AM
It shows how much I pay attention as I had to google to find out who the heck that was.

It's an improvement on the previous colour schemes. If I see her locally, I may end up buying her. I've not been enticed into buying any G5 anything, yet, although I've also not seen a Zipp with hair yet either, and she's the only one that might tempt me, colouring wise.

I did pick up a smashin' fashions Sunset Shimmer in the county town last tuesday. I know they're not new, but they haven't surfaced in my local entertainer, so I bought her to decorate my desk.
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Post by: BlackCurtains on September 18, 2022, 11:43:19 AM
I had to Google her also. Now I can't unsee her symbol :lol:
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Post by: Esbayne on September 18, 2022, 12:46:17 PM
:rofl: Sorry to ruin her symbol for y’all XD

(Also I love your sig pony, BlackCurtains!)


I.
FOUND.
HITCH.

I have no idea HOW long I’ve been looking for one… the 6 inch one, I want all my G5s to be 6inch. I have gotten so lucky finding them all but Hitch always evaded me… I could never find the ranger one and couldn’t justify spending nearly $50 or more on the set of 6 with him in it, because I had all the rest and dislike Sprout.

But I miraculously found ONE loose one from that set listed online in perfect condition!

FINALLY!!! MY SEARCH HAS ENDED!!!! I cannot tell you how long I’ve been searching for him, I’ve wanted him so badly!! Maybe someday I can find his accessories, or give him a cowboy hat from somewhere else. He reminds me of G1 Tex when he’s a ranger. XD

The pony goddesses have been smiling upon me recently!!

Also, for newer ponies- anyone else see the new G5 dragon that’s been included in some of the tinier sets?
“Sparky Sparkeroni-“
https://data.mlpmerch.com/g5/pony/sparky-sparkeroni/

I could die of cute. XD I love that they’re still keeping up with every generation having dragons. I hope we see more of him, maybe with some bigger ponies. I love his colors.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 18, 2022, 03:36:05 PM
Congratulations on your Trailblazer Esbayne. Pictures please?
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Post by: Ponyfan on September 18, 2022, 03:53:29 PM
A digital soundtrack is out for "Mark Your Mark."


Ponyfan
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Post by: Esbayne on September 19, 2022, 12:30:30 PM
Congratulations on your Trailblazer Esbayne. Pictures please?

Thank you, and sure thing, I will when he gets here! :D
I’ll also be out of town next week so if he gets here while I’m gone I’ll have to post them after. Luckily a friend is house sitting though so I don’t have to worry about him on the doorstep or in the mailbox! XD
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Post by: Esbayne on September 20, 2022, 04:38:48 PM
So I got an update he will indeed be here while I’m gone D:
Our friend will get the mail for us though while he house sits, so I’ll post pics when I get back!

Maybe I can even have him open him & take pics for me. XD But he is my boyfriend’s best friend, and has no idea about ponies whatsoever, so he’d most likely be like “Uhhh wtf am I doing and why” if I asked him to, even if he would most likely agree. XD
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 20, 2022, 04:43:54 PM
So I got an update he will indeed be here while I’m gone D:
Our friend will get the mail for us though while he house sits, so I’ll post pics when I get back!

Maybe I can even have him open him & take pics for me. XD But he is my boyfriend’s best friend, and has no idea about ponies whatsoever, so he’d most likely be like “Uhhh wtf am I doing and why” if I asked him to, even if he would most likely agree. XD

 Lol
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Post by: Minty_Magic on September 25, 2022, 08:44:09 PM
FYI Jazz Hooves is in stock at Walmart.com again for anyone looking! I just placed an order for mine, I have my fingers crossed she arrives okay! I’ve been trying to get my hands on her for a while now!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 26, 2022, 10:02:11 AM
Thanks for the heads up, MM! I'm placing my order very shortly!
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Post by: Esbayne on September 26, 2022, 08:39:16 PM
Congratulations on your Trailblazer Esbayne. Pictures please?

I'm home and he was waiting on the counter for me! :D
Here he is next to my Jazz Hooves for size.
He is SO cute in person, and bigger than the girls! I thought they shared the same body type this gen.

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Post by: Dragonflitter on September 26, 2022, 09:33:30 PM
Thank you for the pics!

Man I wish the G5's didn't look like bobble heads on those twig thin necks... I might be tempted to buy them.
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Post by: Taffeta on September 27, 2022, 01:25:04 AM
I still can't get over their disney princess faces :/ It's nice that Hitch has proper brushable tail though.
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Post by: Carrehz on September 27, 2022, 05:15:36 AM
Ohh he's actually really nice! The Elsaface doesn't bug me as much on him as it does most of the other G5 toys.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 27, 2022, 06:21:00 AM
Thank you for the pictures and size comparison Esbayne.  :good:
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on September 30, 2022, 11:07:16 AM
China is apparently doing some kind of pony/Mr Potato Head hybrid and it's freaky.  :blink:
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Post by: Ponyfan on October 01, 2022, 11:52:50 AM
I found Jazz Hooves today at Walmart.

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 01, 2022, 03:30:32 PM
I found Jazz Hooves today at Walmart.

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Nice
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Post by: littlebabyribbon on October 02, 2022, 05:04:35 AM
We seem to have a lot of sunny starscout variants, a smaller moonbow and princess petals so far. I've not seen any jazz hooves or brushable boy ponies yet though.
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Post by: Taffeta on October 02, 2022, 12:57:23 PM
We seem to have a lot of sunny starscout variants, a smaller moonbow and princess petals so far. I've not seen any jazz hooves or brushable boy ponies yet though.

Same. It's all very limited and dull, and a lot of the stuff that's been around stateside don't seem to even be in stores like argos or amazon, where there's an online catalogue option. It makes me wonder if the line is either delayed here or just streamlined because of the import cost.

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Post by: littlebabyribbon on October 02, 2022, 03:27:25 PM
We seem to have a lot of sunny starscout variants, a smaller moonbow and princess petals so far. I've not seen any jazz hooves or brushable boy ponies yet though.

Same. It's all very limited and dull, and a lot of the stuff that's been around stateside don't seem to even be in stores like argos or amazon, where there's an online catalogue option. It makes me wonder if the line is either delayed here or just streamlined because of the import cost.



I hope its just delayed :/ I really like some of the new characters and the bigger ones are so cool, I want to have some of the others, sunny is lovely and all but it's a lot of orange if that's all I can buy   :lol:
I picked this one up from tesco
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 (https://ibb.co/sJJz1Tw)

This site has a few reduced for UK peoples also if anyones looking:
https://www.thetoyshop.com/brands/my-little-pony
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Post by: SunPony on October 03, 2022, 03:40:38 PM
I ventured to WalMart to look for Jazz Hooves and found her - she was way up on the top shelf and turned to the side, not "on display."  So if you are looking for her with no success, be sure to look up, ha ha.  She came with 8 full sets of hoof stickers...not bad!  Plus really cute stickers of herself.  I think kid me would have been really into all the stickers that come with the G5s.
The also had several of the Mini World sets - the Maretime Bay set was my fave but I didn't get any of them...yet.
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Post by: Starflashbaby on October 07, 2022, 10:09:48 AM
Has anyone seen this yet ^.^ It's got my attention!!!!

My Little Pony Virtual Magic - VR Book of Izzy's backstory (Goggles Included) https://a.co/d/bOHc8EN

I don't know if it comes with goggles.
EDIT! GOGGLES ARE INCLUDED! I Must have!
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Post by: Carrehz on October 14, 2022, 03:35:34 PM
Some new G5 merch:
- New Egmont magazine figure in this month's magazine, Zipp w/ some misc little accessories
- A G5 Busy Book has been released! (Aside: grrr - if I'd have known they were gonna release one, I wouldn't have bought the Tattle Tales version >_< so now I have duplicate figures, arghhhh...) Paint quality is..... variable as always, but there's some cool characters. The set includes Sunny, Izzy, Zipp and Pipp (Repeats from the Tattle Tales release), Hitch, Argyle, Phyllis Cloverleaf, Sprout Cloverleaf, Alphabittle Blossomforth and Queen Haven!

I don't really know anything much about the G5 chars so I was pleasantly surprised to flip through the book and find out how many parent/child pairs there are here. Feels like forever since they've released any families as toys ^_^ Although Argyle's description surprised me (again - I only know a little bit about G5 lore lol). And also, man, FOUR boy ponies in one set?!? Is that a MLP first?? I really like the Sprout figure, his colours are sooo pretty.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on October 14, 2022, 08:48:05 PM
Oh the Busy Books are really popular at the bookstore where I work! We have a giant table full of them in our Bargain Section. I've seen the Tattle Tales version, but not the BB version! That's so cool, that it comes with Argyle and Phyllis and Alphabittle. I'll have to keep on the lookout!
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Post by: Taffeta on October 17, 2022, 03:54:23 PM
I was somewhat amused and yet also weary to see that London/Surrey* toy shops have...Sunny. On repeat.
I did see Izzy in Sutton, though. I think that was the only place that had a large brushable that wasn't a version of Sunny.



*For this read Kingston, Sutton, Epsom and surrounds.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 17, 2022, 04:27:50 PM
I was somewhat amused and yet also weary to see that London/Surrey* toy shops have...Sunny. On repeat.
I did see Izzy in Sutton, though. I think that was the only place that had a large brushable that wasn't a version of Sunny.



*For this read Kingston, Sutton, Epsom and surrounds.

Dang.  :huh:
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Post by: littlebabyribbon on October 27, 2022, 10:52:57 AM
I really wanted princess petals and izzy moonbow 6" toys. I paid to have princess imported, and managed to find a Russian stickered izzy on ebay 😅 I love them though, their manes and barettes etc are so nice.
I now want zipp and jazz hooves sooo bad

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 27, 2022, 10:54:33 AM
I really wanted princess petals and izzy moonbow 6" toys. I paid to have princess imported, and managed to find a Russian stickered izzy on ebay 😅 I love them though, their manes and barettes etc are so nice.
I now want zipp and jazz hooves sooo bad

Good luck, hope you get them
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Post by: Ponyfan on October 31, 2022, 03:07:32 PM
I found this in Walmart today.

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It's $4.28 a roll

Ponyfan
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Post by: SunPony on October 31, 2022, 03:22:52 PM
I found this in Walmart today.

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It's $4.28 a roll

Ponyfan
Oooooo!  Nice find :)
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Post by: achab1984 on November 02, 2022, 01:38:43 PM
Nice pony paper!
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Post by: gabumon on November 11, 2022, 07:34:26 PM
so what ever happened to G5 “Rockin Ranger Hitch Trailblazer Walmart Exclusive”? the walmart product page is still up but “not in stock” (for a long time)  Did anyone anywhere see him?
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Post by: achab1984 on November 17, 2022, 05:59:09 PM
I wish we had more G1 pony stuff showing up in the stores still! :(
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Post by: Heart Of Midnight on November 17, 2022, 06:02:29 PM
I found this in Walmart today.

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It's $4.28 a roll

Ponyfan

Wow, pony paper!  :happy: Oh, and there you have Snoopy paper too! :wow: My mom would love it! But there are hardly any of these in Finland.  :(
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Post by: SunPony on November 22, 2022, 05:49:07 PM
This is reaaallly specific, but I found this shirt on the Cincy Shirts website!
If you are a fan of Cincinnati Chili/Coneys, this could be for you:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 22, 2022, 08:25:43 PM
This is reaaallly specific, but I found this shirt on the Cincy Shirts website!
If you are a fan of Cincinnati Chili/Coneys, this could be for you:
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That's certainly unusual .  :biggrin:
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Post by: Dragonflitter on November 25, 2022, 08:17:21 PM
I found these blind bags of Hasbro retro toys, which includes G1 Cotton Candy. (They are little soft figures you can clip to your backpack or a keychain or anything. We have a million of them where I work, just about every anime you could think of plus Disney plus Marvel plus Star Wars plus D&D the list goes on and on...)

Notice on the back they say Retro Pony instead of Cotton Candy, which I think is pretty funny. (But then again, the Disney Princess ones show Merida on the back and list her name as "Brave" lmao. So I guess they aren't that concerned with silly things like accuracy)


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Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 25, 2022, 10:07:46 PM
I found these blind bags of Hasbro retro toys, which includes G1 Cotton Candy. (They are little soft figures you can clip to your backpack or a keychain or anything. We have a million of them where I work, just about every anime you could think of plus Disney plus Marvel plus Star Wars plus D&D the list goes on and on...)

Notice on the back they say Retro Pony instead of Cotton Candy, which I think is pretty funny. (But then again, the Disney Princess ones show Merida on the back and list her name as "Brave" lmao. So I guess they aren't that concerned with silly things like accuracy)


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Never seen that before. I dig the monopoly and play dough figures too.
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Post by: Carrehz on November 26, 2022, 09:12:46 AM
Oohhh I love that!! I hope Forbidden Planet gets those in over here! They do get a decent amount of those figural keyrings so fingers crossed!

The Furby's kinda cute too. I love its bright colours ^^ And I love Optimus' pose.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 30, 2022, 05:08:25 PM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2022/11/images-found-of-opaline-and-zipp-wing-surprise-.html?m=1

Look what someone on the trading post found. And thanks mlp merch. Opal is smug and pretty, and I'm a sucker for a fun gimmick so I'd like to pick up Zipp and customize my old one.
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Post by: Delphian on November 30, 2022, 05:22:08 PM
Torrid has 2 MLP things up for sale right now. A t-shirt and a v-neck sweatshirt.

Tshirt: https://www.torrid.com/product/my-little-pony-classic-fit-cotton-crew-neck-ringer-tee/18905094.html?dwvar_18905094_color=PINK

Sweatshirt: https://www.torrid.com/product/my-little-pony-cozy-fleece-v-neck-sweatshirt/18904917.html?dwvar_18904917_color=MULTI

I tried on the shirt in store and it's really thin. I didn't care for it. I did buy the sweater though and I love it! I have no idea why there are so many bad reviews for it online, but as you can see, it's pretty much a typical oversized sweater. Fits nicely with lots of room and the sleeves end right at my wrist. The colors on Torrid are pretty accurate so don't mind the kind of oversaturated colors in my pic. I usually wear a size L/0 and I bought this sweater 1 size up because I wanted it to be loose.

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Post by: Carrehz on December 01, 2022, 07:13:40 AM
Oooh, that sweater is so pretty! I love how they did their eyes.

Opaline is probably the first G5 pony that's made me stop and get a closer look. I LOVE that deep purple shade!! Great to see some villains too, especially this early into the line. I don't think I need her, but I like her.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 01, 2022, 03:13:45 PM
Showed my daughter Opaline, she thought she looked like the snobby purple fairy in Tinkerbelle.


Torrid has 2 MLP things up for sale right now. A t-shirt and a v-neck sweatshirt.

Tshirt: https://www.torrid.com/product/my-little-pony-classic-fit-cotton-crew-neck-ringer-tee/18905094.html?dwvar_18905094_color=PINK

Sweatshirt: https://www.torrid.com/product/my-little-pony-cozy-fleece-v-neck-sweatshirt/18904917.html?dwvar_18904917_color=MULTI

I tried on the shirt in store and it's really thin. I didn't care for it. I did buy the sweater though and I love it! I have no idea why there are so many bad reviews for it online, but as you can see, it's pretty much a typical oversized sweater. Fits nicely with lots of room and the sleeves end right at my wrist. The colors on Torrid are pretty accurate so don't mind the kind of oversaturated colors in my pic. I usually wear a size L/0 and I bought this sweater 1 size up because I wanted it to be loose.

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That rainbow pony shirt looks comfortable.
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Post by: achab1984 on December 02, 2022, 07:40:31 PM
I like that sweater! :)
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Post by: SunPony on December 03, 2022, 07:50:50 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2022/11/images-found-of-opaline-and-zipp-wing-surprise-.html?m=1

Look what someone on the trading post found. And thanks mlp merch. Opal is smug and pretty, and I'm a sucker for a fun gimmick so I'd like to pick up Zipp and customize my old one.

Oh maybe that means they will release a Misty toy, too!  I really like her character design.  And I do think they did a good job with Opaline's face...and hairstyle.

Also spotted: a new mini world magic set with Hitch and all his critter friends: https://www.mlpmerch.com/2022/12/critter-corner-mini-world-magic-set.html
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 03, 2022, 09:33:59 AM
If they're making ponies with flappy clear wings, it would be a good gen to reintroduce flutter ponies.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on December 04, 2022, 07:58:38 PM
If they're making ponies with flappy clear wings, it would be a good gen to reintroduce flutter ponies.

I 100% agree, but I don't think this gen could think up anything that interesting. :P
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 05, 2022, 07:15:51 AM
If they're making ponies with flappy clear wings, it would be a good gen to reintroduce flutter ponies.

I 100% agree, but I don't think this gen could think up anything that interesting. :P

Good point.
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Post by: Carrehz on December 07, 2022, 05:14:33 PM
New Chinese human-ized G4 figures:
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2022/11/hello-miniworld-blind-bag-figures.html

They're kinda cute. I wouldn't mind getting the Pinkie.

Also this month's Egmont magazine has a Hitch figure + playset! He has a stupid Dreamworks face and I kind of love him :silly: But seriously, why does ALL the official art of this guy have him doing that stupid face?! :P
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Post by: hilamb on December 17, 2022, 03:24:37 AM
Torrid has 2 MLP things up for sale right now. A t-shirt and a v-neck sweatshirt.

Tshirt: https://www.torrid.com/product/my-little-pony-classic-fit-cotton-crew-neck-ringer-tee/18905094.html?dwvar_18905094_color=PINK

Sweatshirt: https://www.torrid.com/product/my-little-pony-cozy-fleece-v-neck-sweatshirt/18904917.html?dwvar_18904917_color=MULTI

I tried on the shirt in store and it's really thin. I didn't care for it. I did buy the sweater though and I love it! I have no idea why there are so many bad reviews for it online, but as you can see, it's pretty much a typical oversized sweater. Fits nicely with lots of room and the sleeves end right at my wrist. The colors on Torrid are pretty accurate so don't mind the kind of oversaturated colors in my pic. I usually wear a size L/0 and I bought this sweater 1 size up because I wanted it to be loose.

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Aww I really wouldve bought that, but it dosent accept my european phone number.
The sweatshirt is really cute.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on December 22, 2022, 12:41:19 PM
Is it just me or does anyone else think it's weird we didn't see a rush of pony toys before the holiday shopping season? I wonder if G5 is doing well or not for Hasbro...
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Post by: starrynights on December 22, 2022, 03:16:50 PM
Is it just me or does anyone else think it's weird we didn't see a rush of pony toys before the holiday shopping season? I wonder if G5 is doing well or not for Hasbro...
I find it very odd too...
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on December 22, 2022, 03:35:47 PM
Is it just me or does anyone else think it's weird we didn't see a rush of pony toys before the holiday shopping season? I wonder if G5 is doing well or not for Hasbro...

That's probably partly hasbro's fault for sticking with the bad business mode, of a hundred of the same few characters. Self fulfilling prophecy and all that. That's my theory.
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Post by: Ragamuffin on December 24, 2022, 04:09:26 PM
I went to Target for the first time since 2020 and all of the toys are totally sold out except MLP, which is completely stocked. I was thinking "well, at least ONE of these empty spots HAS to be MLP", but no... I checked the tags and they weren't. Nobody wants these toys. :lookround: Walmart still has all of the Sunny plushes from last year, boxes and boxes of them, on the shelf. There's so many they had to put excess boxes on the top shelf. Not only that, if you look at Walmart, Amazon, etc toy catalogues for Christmas MLP gets a single dinky showing on a page showing off other more interesting toys. LOLs and Rainbow Highs get full pages, MLP gets a single little picture of Jazz Hooves alongside 20 other brands and that's it.

2022 in general has been terrible. What have we gotten this year? Jazz and MWM? That's it? And one more wave of identical looking poseable figures? Zero brushables aside from the styling size. They had a whole Christmas special and no.... Christmas toys? :lookround: Even Best Gift Ever had some toy stuff, even if it sucked.

We're in Year2 and we haven't gotten any like... birthday cakes or real party supplies. There have been some paper plates or whatever in some countries at most. Maybe Year3 we'll get something. Anything? Birthday cards? Stockings? Easter baskets? VALENTINES? Any sort of merchandise? Hello? Everything I see is still G4.

We do have a few Christmas ornaments but to be honest everything from G5 is lackluster. They use the same models for everything. Even if it's third party, everything is identical. Even G4 was marginally more exciting because everyone had to make their own sculpts for the characters. Now they just use the same thing over... and over... and over... and over... and over...

Like what's the problem? Is G5 actually doing bad? Does Hasbro not have faith?

MLP's 40th is coming up. Just days away, even. Hasbro, pick up the pace! Have some passion! Show some respect! Though I expect all of that from Basic Fun instead...
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Post by: kestral_kitsune on December 24, 2022, 04:51:27 PM
I went to Target for the first time since 2020 and all of the toys are totally sold out except MLP, which is completely stocked. I was thinking "well, at least ONE of these empty spots HAS to be MLP", but no... I checked the tags and they weren't. Nobody wants these toys. :lookround: Walmart still has all of the Sunny plushes from last year, boxes and boxes of them, on the shelf. There's so many they had to put excess boxes on the top shelf. Not only that, if you look at Walmart, Amazon, etc toy catalogues for Christmas MLP gets a single dinky showing on a page showing off other more interesting toys. LOLs and Rainbow Highs get full pages, MLP gets a single little picture of Jazz Hooves alongside 20 other brands and that's it.

2022 in general has been terrible. What have we gotten this year? Jazz and MWM? That's it? And one more wave of identical looking poseable figures? Zero brushables aside from the styling size. They had a whole Christmas special and no.... Christmas toys? :lookround: Even Best Gift Ever had some toy stuff, even if it sucked.

We're in Year2 and we haven't gotten any like... birthday cakes or real party supplies. There have been some paper plates or whatever in some countries at most. Maybe Year3 we'll get something. Anything? Birthday cards? Stockings? Easter baskets? VALENTINES? Any sort of merchandise? Hello? Everything I see is still G4.

We do have a few Christmas ornaments but to be honest everything from G5 is lackluster. They use the same models for everything. Even if it's third party, everything is identical. Even G4 was marginally more exciting because everyone had to make their own sculpts for the characters. Now they just use the same thing over... and over... and over... and over... and over...

Like what's the problem? Is G5 actually doing bad? Does Hasbro not have faith?

MLP's 40th is coming up. Just days away, even. Hasbro, pick up the pace! Have some passion! Show some respect! Though I expect all of that from Basic Fun instead...
its a lack of variety in toys, even G4 was not doing as well as people were thinking, especially close to the end which i think is why they did a style switch on toys to see if it'd save the line. the show being Netflix only -correct me if wrong i don't have cable- kids are getting tired of the same ponys in the same mold  with new accessories. they haven't learned from g4 that the core ponies over and over again isn't a money maker other than for customizers.

I've seen brushable ponies in Dollar General but thats about the only place i've seen them, mine has a Zipp and a Sunny still on the shelf.
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Post by: WingedDragon on December 25, 2022, 11:42:42 AM
Is it just me or does anyone else think it's weird we didn't see a rush of pony toys before the holiday shopping season? I wonder if G5 is doing well or not for Hasbro...
I think the world has changed. G4 would have suffered something similar if not for the cartoon that draw teen/young adult who watched Foster Home and Powerpuff Girls, growing up. Most kids get their entertainment from Internet now, on top of fewer children are being born in wealthy counties. I have seen an age shift in toys, as more adults are the one buying them.

I can be a Pony boomer and start complaining about how nothing after G3 look good, but I think this is all about the world without a lot of children. It just makes me sad.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on December 25, 2022, 03:31:44 PM
I think Hasbro just has shifted priorities, they're seeing (maybe? it's hard to tell) another shift now as their previous CEO has passed on, but they were going gung-ho on entertainment sector with their purchase of eOne, which they've now sold (to my knowledge? I know they were considering selling eOne stuff not linked to an existing Hasbro brand). We are also still seeing supply chain struggles due to the covid policy in China, I think they ordered their planned Q4 stuff way back to arrive in Summer so they would not have to worry about an overload of supply in Q1. We do have a few toys that seemed to not quite make the Q4 date, but I think those were planned for Q1 anyway.

I'd argue Hasbro should be putting more effort into their toys, even as children do indeed have more options for entertainment, it should be a cue to Hasbro that they need to step up their offerings to be on par or better than the other options, and they seem to not be doing that, MLP side, anyway.

FWIW, they did recently license out LPS to the company that handles the retro G1 stuff, which I think bodes very greatly for that company and perhaps the environment of toy collecting, but may also show that Hasbro continues to look away from toys as their main moneymaker and rely more on media.
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Post by: Ponyfan on December 28, 2022, 03:17:00 PM
I think someone mentioned that there wasn't G5 Valentine's cards?  I found some today at the grocery store.  Pic coming soon.


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Post by: BlackCurtains on December 30, 2022, 07:57:56 AM
FWIW, they did recently license out LPS to the company that handles the retro G1 stuff, which I think bodes very greatly for that company and perhaps the environment of toy collecting, but may also show that Hasbro continues to look away from toys as their main moneymaker and rely more on media.

Oh really? I wonder if that includes Kenner.
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Post by: Ponyfan on December 30, 2022, 03:06:38 PM
Here's a pic of the Valentine's cards.

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Post by: blonde2themax on January 01, 2023, 11:34:53 PM
Does anyone know know of  where I could possible purchase the iPhone 14 pro my little pony phone case?
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Post by: kestral_kitsune on January 02, 2023, 05:58:48 PM
Does anyone know know of  where I could possible purchase the iPhone 14 pro my little pony phone case?

only one's i've seen were on redbubble? was there official ones made?
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Post by: Ponyfan on January 07, 2023, 03:29:03 PM
I found this at Dollar Tree.


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Post by: DazzleBright on January 14, 2023, 04:09:30 PM
Today I found the g1 retro rainbow mane 6 set at TJ Maxx. They had 4 sets and none had a price on them. Heads up if you’re looking for that set!

PS (Been finding a lot of Sunny Starscout large brushables at similar stores as well, not really discounted by much)
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Post by: Carrehz on January 15, 2023, 11:24:41 AM
Huh, why isn't this thread sticky any more, is that an error? :o

Anyway, check these out:

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2023/01/a-new-generation-of-equestria-girls-on.html

Possible leaks of G5 EQUESTRIA GIRLS!!! OMG I really hope these are legit, cause I'm in LOVE. I know I'm one of the few (only??) EQG fans on the board but I loved the  dolls (well the original ones at least, hated the reboot) and I missed them... these look SO good! Not too keen on the pony ear headbands but I get why they did that. Articulation looks good too. But omg I'm in loooove... the one with the jeans (Zipp? I think it's Zipp? I'm really bad with the G5 names) is AMAZING, but they all look really cute ;w; Ahhh I need more info!!
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 15, 2023, 12:00:29 PM
Yuck. I got into pony because it was horsies not dolls. Wish they'd left this behind in G4.
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Post by: starscout on January 15, 2023, 12:35:47 PM
Yuck. I got into pony because it was horsies not dolls. Wish they'd left this behind in G4.
I'm not a fan of EG either, but, to be fair, it was a spinoff line. It didn't really intrude on the main pony line.
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Post by: Carrehz on January 15, 2023, 03:14:39 PM
Yuck. I got into pony because it was horsies not dolls. Wish they'd left this behind in G4.

Aw, come on, they had to compete with the Monster High reboot somehow! :silly:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 15, 2023, 04:39:03 PM
Yuck. I got into pony because it was horsies not dolls. Wish they'd left this behind in G4.

Aw, come on, they had to compete with the Monster High reboot somehow! :silly:

Speaking of dolls, weren't they supposed to have Diamond Select make some for JatH? What happened to that line?
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Post by: ponyproblem on January 15, 2023, 05:22:45 PM
I am not interested in equestria girls (not the large brushables anyway, I think the minis are adorable!) But in these images it looks like they have given their faces some more detail than the G4 set. I am not sure if they are all using the same face mould, but I hope they are more unique to each character.
I probably won't buy them but i think izzy and zipp look great!  ^.^
If this set is made in to EQG minis I will probably wind up buying them though. :lol:
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on January 15, 2023, 10:21:22 PM
I saw these! I think they look a lot better both the G4 styles (the full size fashion dolls I mean, the Minis were a lot better). I'm really excited about the fact that they're articulated.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on January 16, 2023, 07:48:00 PM
I want Zipp's flaming jeans for myself! XD
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 26, 2023, 08:49:55 AM
You know what I've come to realize about the mini ponies? (Besides the fact that they're adorable,  and I NEED some.) Is that they're pretty much just selling us the same toys they've already put out. Sans Spike and Baby Ember.
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Post by: shockponie on January 26, 2023, 09:13:08 AM
Huh, why isn't this thread sticky any more, is that an error? :o

Anyway, check these out:

https://www.mlpmerch.com/2023/01/a-new-generation-of-equestria-girls-on.html

Possible leaks of G5 EQUESTRIA GIRLS!!! OMG I really hope these are legit, cause I'm in LOVE. I know I'm one of the few (only??) EQG fans on the board but I loved the  dolls (well the original ones at least, hated the reboot) and I missed them... these look SO good! Not too keen on the pony ear headbands but I get why they did that. Articulation looks good too. But omg I'm in loooove... the one with the jeans (Zipp? I think it's Zipp? I'm really bad with the G5 names) is AMAZING, but they all look really cute ;w; Ahhh I need more info!!

I love that first one on skates! They look more articulated, nice!
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Post by: Taffeta on January 26, 2023, 02:01:54 PM
I'm one of the even weirder pony fans who dislikes FIM with passion but enjoyed EQG, repetitious plotlines and all. I think it was the jem nod of the whole battle of the bands. I still rail against the open admission that the whatever games were a popularity contest, but yeah, EQG is fine with me. Sunset Shimmer <3.

That said...I don't know what I think about these. Sunset Shimmer was the basis of the appeal for me with G4's EQG, the missing piece that made the M6 bearable characters. I'm not totally sold on the new designs, though they are more interesting than the pony toys.

You know, the fact that after however many months Entertainer here has Izzy AS WELL as Sunny shows the amount of progress MLP G5 has made in stores in the UK since inception. Do you know how many MH dolls and RH dolls have been released in that time (even though MH has ONLY JUST returned)?

Remembering G2 had a tepid response and was quickly pulled, but I don't see G5 having a revival in Europe if the US pull the plug. G5 is a dull generation with nothing to recommend it. I think the point made above about G4's perfect storm is also a good one. It happened then because it could only happen then...but now that's over and people have moved on.

All that said, saw this on Amazon this morning and that's the first 'interesting' G5 toy I've seen so far.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Little-Pony-Surprise-Accessories/dp/B0B623CGX5/ref=sr_1_19?crid=2EZ45YYVQ6JCU (https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Little-Pony-Surprise-Accessories/dp/B0B623CGX5/ref=sr_1_19?crid=2EZ45YYVQ6JCU)
I saw she/it'd been mentioned further up but...that expression o.O
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 27, 2023, 07:26:01 AM
I'm confused that Opaline seems to be shown as both a bright, nail-polish pink, and a lovely, plum purple? :huh: Is this a color changing gimmick? Thanks for the link Taffeta.

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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 27, 2023, 04:35:33 PM
Here's a video by Evie's Toy House (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_EcGDK82M) which may help shed light on the color. I haven't bought her in protest of yucky hair but I'm asking people who own it. :)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 30, 2023, 07:27:20 AM
Well, her design does swing towards magenta rather then purple so I can't complain. Although I'll hafta pass on her. I still don't understand why they can't reuse their available moulds to make scores of new ponies. They're such cheapskates.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on January 30, 2023, 01:52:43 PM
Target has a licensed T-shirt in their womens section.
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$13. Rant.

Spoiler
Hasbro you're making me sick of these guys. You have high quality versions of the vintage art. I've seen it uploaded by you officially. Every other shirt in this section has vintage art on it - the Care Bears one, the Strawberry Shortcake one. What is this? Really? Would it kill you to try to make merch of the other ponies, or at least use the original art? This doesn't even feel vintage or retro in the same way that the other shirts does. L. Ratio. You fell off. Do something else.

I also found another licensed shirt at a store called "Urban Planet" in the mall for $10. It had Windy and Moonstone on it and said "Choose Happy".
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Post by: ponyproblem on February 04, 2023, 06:52:24 AM
I spotted some G5 notebooks today! They are in home bargains in the UK. I have spotted a plastic drink cup with a lid and straw, gel pens with cutie mark rings, and some gift bags with G5 ponies on them too, I will try to take photos of those if anyone would like me to. I was in a rush today so i only snapped these two. The first notebook has a bubble with glitter inside.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 04, 2023, 07:18:24 AM
Hi
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https://sanhangre.net/bup-be-ngua-my-little-pony-ban-style-of-the-day-misty-brightdawn (https://sanhangre.net/bup-be-ngua-my-little-pony-ban-style-of-the-day-misty-brightdawn)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 04, 2023, 01:37:28 PM
Hi
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https://sanhangre.net/bup-be-ngua-my-little-pony-ban-style-of-the-day-misty-brightdawn (https://sanhangre.net/bup-be-ngua-my-little-pony-ban-style-of-the-day-misty-brightdawn)

She's cute, I want one. Love her hippy accessories,  but I wish her hair had the green in it.
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Post by: starscout on February 05, 2023, 01:56:46 PM
Hi
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https://sanhangre.net/bup-be-ngua-my-little-pony-ban-style-of-the-day-misty-brightdawn (https://sanhangre.net/bup-be-ngua-my-little-pony-ban-style-of-the-day-misty-brightdawn)

AAAAAA she's beautiful!!!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 05, 2023, 07:36:55 PM
Saw moulded singles of Trailblazer,  Sunny, and Moonbow at Walmart, they were in the checkout stand, instead of in the toy section.
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Post by: Goanna on February 05, 2023, 07:45:33 PM
Aww Misty :D She is so cute. But yeah I wonder why her hair has pink in it instead of green :0
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on February 07, 2023, 01:35:46 PM
Entertainer has molded-mane singles (maybe the same ones you saw LaW? These were just sold loose, they weren't in any kind of packaging) of the main guys, I saw Hitch, Zipp, Pipp and I think they had Izzy, I know Sunny was on the display box but I didn't bother to see if they had her since I was sort of rushing (also I'm tired of Sunny :P). Pipp was pretty cute, I was actually sort of tempted by her.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 07, 2023, 02:47:33 PM
Entertainer has molded-mane singles (maybe the same ones you saw LaW? These were just sold loose, they weren't in any kind of packaging) of the main guys, I saw Hitch, Zipp, Pipp and I think they had Izzy, I know Sunny was on the display box but I didn't bother to see if they had her since I was sort of rushing (also I'm tired of Sunny :P). Pipp was pretty cute, I was actually sort of tempted by her.

They probably are.  ^.^
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Post by: Carrehz on February 10, 2023, 03:41:10 PM
New Egmont magazine pony, wonky little Izzy. I'll try and post a photo later if no one else finds one :)

She's not for me but I'm glad to see these are still being made.
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Post by: Carrehz on February 15, 2023, 04:09:54 PM
As promised... photos of Egmont Izzy.

Not their best effort...
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She doesn't look too bad from the side... but from the front...

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:yikes:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 15, 2023, 04:33:02 PM
As promised... photos of Egmont Izzy.

Not their best effort...
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She doesn't look too bad from the side... but from the front...

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:yikes:

 :blink: Oh, what is that face?!
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Post by: NanoRuby on February 15, 2023, 04:42:03 PM
Oh, wow, Egmont Izzy looks...

That's it, that's all I can say really :P

Which is a bit odd, normally the egmont figures look pretty alright. Guess they got the intern to design this one :silly:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 15, 2023, 04:42:55 PM
Oh, wow, Egmont Izzy looks...

That's it, that's all I can say really :P

Which is a bit odd, normally the egmont figures look pretty alright. Guess they got the intern to design this one :silly:
the intern can go back to being the coffee person.  :P
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Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on February 15, 2023, 06:54:28 PM
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I feel like they modeled this expression after Miss Piggy...

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Post by: Carrehz on February 16, 2023, 08:05:30 AM
:lmao:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 16, 2023, 08:40:10 AM
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I feel like they modeled this expression after Miss Piggy...

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Looks more like they modeled it off of that particular Kermit.  :lol:
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Post by: StarSwirl05 on February 23, 2023, 09:30:19 AM
There's a hybrid Baby Alive/MLP G5 doll out now. Apparently has Izzy and Sunny available.
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Post by: Taffeta on February 23, 2023, 02:00:32 PM
Entertainer here still only has Sunny and the occasional very cheap small Izzy. Yawn.
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Post by: Ponyfan on February 25, 2023, 12:40:51 PM
I found Opaline at Target today.

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The price tag underneath her isn't hers. I just put her there for the picture.


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Post by: achab1984 on February 25, 2023, 01:01:37 PM
These new ponies make me sad! I do love the art, but the toys stink. :(
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Post by: StrawberryScoops on February 25, 2023, 02:26:35 PM
Jazzy Hooves, Opaline and the 40th anniversary collector set of ponies from Basic Fun are available at Toys R Us in Canada now.
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Post by: Loa on February 25, 2023, 09:47:10 PM
I found Opaline at Target today.

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The price tag underneath her isn't hers. I just put her there for the picture.


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She's also in Kiwiland!
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Post by: Carrehz on February 26, 2023, 08:52:03 AM
Opaline's in England too! I found her in GAME (of all places!) yesterday.

I love her expression, but in person her proportions are kind of weird and janky... she's also a lot more magenta-toned than I was anticipating, so I'll pass. But it was SO GOOD to see a different character at last!!! Never thought I'd pine after Main 6 but it turns out that's definitely preferable to seeing Sunny over and over any time I go to the pink aisle x)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 27, 2023, 06:13:39 PM
Glad to see her popping up in stores.
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Post by: Flitter on March 01, 2023, 06:54:17 PM
 
These new ponies make me sad! I do love the art, but the toys stink. :(
I feel the same :snow:
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Post by: Carrehz on March 02, 2023, 08:09:39 AM
Forbidden Planet London has the Hasbro Brands figural keyrings (with Cotton Candy, or "Retro Pony" as the bag refers to her as) and the Loungefly blind box pins (I think this is the second set? It's got rainbow ponies and the Megan/Skydancer pin) in stock! The keyring is a bit difficult to feel through the bag for since they wrap them in cardboard >( but you can kind of feel it if you're patient, I got CC on my second try. She's really cute, I wish they'd bothered to add her symbol though.
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Post by: Tropical_Sunset on March 09, 2023, 04:41:26 PM
These new ponies make me sad! I do love the art, but the toys stink. :(

Feeling the same. Thoroughly bored with G5. :(
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on March 09, 2023, 09:43:36 PM
These new ponies make me sad! I do love the art, but the toys stink. :(

Feeling the same. Thoroughly bored with G5. :(

The only G5s I've really bought so far are styling size ones. I'm really not feeling all of the molded hair ponies, and as far as the smaller brushables go, I've only seen that Walmart set where they have tinsel. I wanted to get the set that has 3 of the core G5 ponies and 3 of the mane 6 in the G5 style, then get the remaining G5 ponies in that size as singles, but just can't find them. I might have to resort to online for them, which is a shame because I like being picky and getting ponies in stores so I can make sure their quality is decent.

G5 is definitely underwhelming for me so far. Between Hasbro continuing to put out so many core cast ponies than others, and the worrying decreased focus on ponies with rooted hair. :/
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on March 11, 2023, 05:17:42 AM
I agree that G5 is hugely disappointing. Those legs on these new poseable figures... They don't even try anymore. It's like they greenlight every first prototype. The reviews for the little foldable pocket playsets aren't great either.

It doesn't have much shelf space in stores here; usually means it doesn't sell that well.

My guess is that Hasbro will focus more on the new Equestria Girls doll line. They have a gap to fill in their portfolio after losing Disney Princess, and MLP seems to be all about IP licensing for merch instead of HQ toys.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Flitter on March 11, 2023, 01:01:05 PM
Has anyone else read about Hasbro’s bad Q4 numbers and that they are laying of 15% of their workforce?
I’m hoping they have the insight to realize the sales numbers dropped a lot due to inferior product. Their upcoming strategy is alluded to be to focus more heavily on their big name product and minimize properties that didn’t perform as well.
Makes me really wonder where that leaves MLP now.
Reference: https://hasbro.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-organizational-changes-and-provides-update
 
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on March 11, 2023, 01:51:09 PM
Has anyone else read about Hasbro’s bad Q4 numbers and that they are laying of 15% of their workforce?
I’m hoping they have the insight to realize the sales numbers dropped a lot due to inferior product. Their upcoming strategy is alluded to be to focus more heavily on their big name product and minimize properties that didn’t perform as well.
Makes me really wonder where that leaves MLP now.
Reference: https://hasbro.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-organizational-changes-and-provides-update

From that press release: "...with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands."

This usual line-up of successful brands used to have MLP in it. I'd be inclined to say that we might see another revamp of the brand sooner rather than later, but then again that would cost a truck load of money which they may not want to spend atm? One can only hope that they don't go the other route and cheapen the brand even more, to up the profit margin.

Honestly, I'd be super excited to see another toy company fill the gap of quality pony figures. I wouldn't care how much of a blatant copycat it would be. MLP paved the way, but it's become a mere shadow of its origins.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on March 11, 2023, 02:29:50 PM
Has anyone else read about Hasbro’s bad Q4 numbers and that they are laying of 15% of their workforce?
I’m hoping they have the insight to realize the sales numbers dropped a lot due to inferior product. Their upcoming strategy is alluded to be to focus more heavily on their big name product and minimize properties that didn’t perform as well.
Makes me really wonder where that leaves MLP now.
Reference: https://hasbro.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-organizational-changes-and-provides-update

From that press release: "...with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands."

This usual line-up of successful brands used to have MLP in it. I'd be inclined to say that we might see another revamp of the brand sooner rather than later, but then again that would cost a truck load of money which they may not want to spend atm? One can only hope that they don't go the other route and cheapen the brand even more, to up the profit margin.

Honestly, I'd be super excited to see another toy company fill the gap of quality pony figures. I wouldn't care how much of a blatant copycat it would be. MLP paved the way, but it's become a mere shadow of its origins.


Well said.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ponyfan on March 11, 2023, 03:08:36 PM
I found this today.

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on March 11, 2023, 06:40:21 PM
I'd expect a G4 reboot before anything :lookround:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: BlackCurtains on March 12, 2023, 08:18:52 AM
I still love the Mini Worlds even though they are put together badly.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 12, 2023, 12:04:49 PM
Has anyone else read about Hasbro’s bad Q4 numbers and that they are laying of 15% of their workforce?
I’m hoping they have the insight to realize the sales numbers dropped a lot due to inferior product. Their upcoming strategy is alluded to be to focus more heavily on their big name product and minimize properties that didn’t perform as well.
Makes me really wonder where that leaves MLP now.
Reference: https://hasbro.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-organizational-changes-and-provides-update

Yaa it's so. Sus. We know LPS is getting licensed out so I just hope they do the same for pony. :P
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on March 12, 2023, 01:22:30 PM
Oooh, what's happening with LPS? :o
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: BlackCurtains on March 13, 2023, 06:42:57 AM
Inquiring minds want to know! :tellme:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on March 14, 2023, 03:59:38 PM
What I could find on LPS:

https://kidscreen.com/2022/11/15/basic-fun-to-relaunch-hasbros-littlest-pet-shop/ (https://kidscreen.com/2022/11/15/basic-fun-to-relaunch-hasbros-littlest-pet-shop/)

The full press release:
Basic Fun! to relaunch Hasbro’s Littlest Pet Shop
The toyco is working on a new range of toys, playsets and accessories for the collectible critters that will hit shelves in 2024.
By Cole WatsonNovember 15, 2022
Florida’s Basic Fun! has turned the lights back on at the Littlest Pet Shop to fulfill a new global master toy deal with IP owner Hasbro.

Basic Fun! will manufacture and distribute a new line of toys, playsets and accessories to retailers worldwide in 2024 based on the brand that revolves around collecting and customizing all manner of pets, from dogs and cats, to cows and sheep.

 The company is aiming to introduce Littlest Pet Shop to a new generation of kids (ages four and up) and also re-engage with adult collectors, said CEO Jay Foreman in a release.

Kenner Products first launched LPS in 1992, and then it made a market comeback in 2005 after Kenner merged with Hasbro in 2000. The brand continued to be revamped with new product ranges until it was shelved in 2018. To date, LPS features more than 3,000 collectible pets and has generated three CG-animated TV series (1995, 2012, 2018).

Hasbro is shifting from managing its own brands to licensing them out to partners, said VP of global toys & games and licensed consumer products Jess Richardson in a release. The company unveiled its new strategy in October, with the goal of increasing profits by 50% and reducing costs by more than US$250 million by 2025.

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I bet that the outsourcing will happen to MLP as well.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on March 15, 2023, 04:01:55 PM
Ooooh, interesting :O Thanks for sharing. I hope the rebooted LPS hits the UK too, I really miss LPS. Hopefully it'll have better distribution than Basic Fun's retro MLP line :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on March 15, 2023, 04:24:25 PM
I got a couple MLP Mini Worlds toys for my girls for Christmas, expecting them to be like the old Polly Pockets in terms of quality. I was very disappointed. Very cheap, no permanent features, all pieces are not only boring but loose and easily lost, not staying in the pegs very well at all.
 -_-

Hasbro giving MLP to someone else at this point may be for the best...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on March 15, 2023, 06:15:45 PM
Well, BF have done better with the retro ponies than Hasbro have done with their own line in years.

I did pick up Opaline in the Entertainer recently because her expression amuses me and because I was stunned to see something other than Sunny (needless to say this wasn't the Entertainer in my town -.-) She's my first and only G5 and I am still not inspired to add any more.

I wouldn't mind if MLP took a long break. I think the brand, if it's ever going to mean anything in the future, needs to let the G4 hype nonsense completely fade before reinventing itself. Retro stuff aside, it's time for a break.

It was time for a break about 6 years ago, but it really is now.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on March 16, 2023, 07:16:47 AM
Well, BF have done better with the retro ponies than Hasbro have done with their own line in years.

I did pick up Opaline in the Entertainer recently because her expression amuses me and because I was stunned to see something other than Sunny (needless to say this wasn't the Entertainer in my town -.-) She's my first and only G5 and I am still not inspired to add any more.

I wouldn't mind if MLP took a long break. I think the brand, if it's ever going to mean anything in the future, needs to let the G4 hype nonsense completely fade before reinventing itself. Retro stuff aside, it's time for a break.

It was time for a break about 6 years ago, but it really is now.

:iconclap:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: achab1984 on March 22, 2023, 06:50:51 PM
Oh I wish the LPS was the original ones!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on March 28, 2023, 01:31:26 PM
Cracker barrel has the TEs, but no Fizzy. Just Sweet Stuff,Gingerbread and Sky Rocket. :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: littlebabyribbon on March 29, 2023, 03:00:24 AM
I'm really disappointed with the quality of the latest 2 I ordered. I got zipp and opaline, expecting them to be the same quality as sunny, izzy and princess. They're not. The plastic is harder and more brittle and shiny. The wings and legs look really unfinished the way they are attached and move.
Opaline hair that's braided around her ears is moulded even though the rest of the hair is rooted.
I'm considering sending them back :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Mrs. Prospector on April 03, 2023, 11:15:39 PM
I stopped by the toy isle at Target this weekend and came to the conclusion that my biggest gripe with G5 is that it seems like Hasbro just doesn’t get what MLP even is anymore? Like the concept of a My Little Pony is basically impossible to mess up. It’s just a colorful plastic horse with long pretty hair to brush!

But Target had a grand total of 4 different MLP products, only one of which falls under that category, the brushable opaline. There was also the Marestream set, a multi pack of the posable figures, one (1) of the Mini World things, and a set of blind bags they had the gall to sell for $20. I know there have always been minifigure spin-off lines, but the brushables were always the main attraction, and at G3 and G4’s peaks, there was always at least half an aisle of them, not a few boxes buried by the (much higher quality) Rainbow High and OMG dolls.

I honestly think the MLP toyline (and the franchise as  a whole) is on autopilot at this point. Hasbro seems to think that due to the success of G4, anything with the MLP name slapped on it is sufficient, and haven’t bothered to do anything interesting aside from replacing the mane 6 with another repetitive cast of characters. The other posters are right in that MLP just seems to be a brand name to slap on various merch and not a core toy brand anymore. It's very telling that they're making stuff like the Equestria Girls and Baby Alives already when G5 doesn't really have many pony toys to its name 2 years in.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 04, 2023, 09:50:18 AM
I'm really disappointed with the quality of the latest 2 I ordered. I got zipp and opaline, expecting them to be the same quality as sunny, izzy and princess. They're not. The plastic is harder and more brittle and shiny. The wings and legs look really unfinished the way they are attached and move.
Opaline hair that's braided around her ears is moulded even though the rest of the hair is rooted.
I'm considering sending them back :(


Not surprising, but certainly disappointing.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Magicharp on April 04, 2023, 04:01:21 PM
Hi, everypony!

Unless someone else reposted them, I've just found this neat 4-pony MLP 40th anniversary plush dolls set from this site. (https://www.nda-toys.com/product/17088/my-little-pony-40th-anniversary-retro-plush-assortment-wholesale)

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Esbayne on April 05, 2023, 01:07:14 PM
Oh my goodness those are too adorable 😍 Though it seems an odd choice to make it 3 individual ponies you can either buy separately, or a 4 pack & include two Fireflies? XD
I would love to nab these if I'm eventually able to!!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on April 05, 2023, 01:36:12 PM
Unless I'm mistaken, that's a wholesale assortment for retailers, not a 4-pack.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Barnacle_lady on April 05, 2023, 11:32:39 PM
Yeah it's for retailers but it seems that if you buy 4, you will get the package.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: mlp4me on April 06, 2023, 06:10:39 AM
Hi, everypony!

Unless someone else reposted them, I've just found this neat 4-pony MLP 40th anniversary plush dolls set from this site. (https://www.nda-toys.com/product/17088/my-little-pony-40th-anniversary-retro-plush-assortment-wholesale)

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Curious, what was the shipping? I've hemmed and hawed about ordering these... WI is close enough to MI...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: gabumon on April 20, 2023, 08:26:18 PM
LOVE those g1 plushes! hope they show up in other places.  are they basic fun? or just a one off anniversary license thing?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on April 21, 2023, 07:59:47 AM
The plushies are Basic Fun, yeah :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on April 27, 2023, 09:45:09 AM
Is it me, or are there noticeably less new toys for G5 as time passes ?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 27, 2023, 10:59:27 AM
Is it me, or are there noticeably less new toys for G5 as time passes ?

Definitely not just you.

https://dynacart.com/white-cotton-t-shirt-my-little-pony-top-tshirt-tsh5086bg.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwuqiiBhBtEiwATgvixJvJF4A1ssAloDCrWo1ZnK2yh4FLB3aRcK9SS2EenGKZYODOK_8A8hoCbR0QAvD_BwE

One hand this is really cute,and it's neat that they used Baby Palm Tree. Otoh, why is a single shirt that much money?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Flitter on April 27, 2023, 12:23:44 PM
Is it me, or are there noticeably less new toys for G5 as time passes ?
Yea, I get the feeling it hasn’t been too successful and hasbro isn’t putting much into it. I know a lot of toy companies are putting off new releases until late summer and early fall though. It’ll be interesting to see if anything surfaces or if they’ll start winding g5 down.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 27, 2023, 02:00:02 PM
Is it me, or are there noticeably less new toys for G5 as time passes ?
Yea, I get the feeling it hasn’t been too successful and hasbro isn’t putting much into it. I know a lot of toy companies are putting off new releases until late summer and early fall though. It’ll be interesting to see if anything surfaces or if they’ll start winding g5 down.

If they started winding it down 2-3 years in, that would be pretty pitiful. They'd have no one to blame but themselves for putting in a bare minimum effort.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Zargata on April 27, 2023, 04:17:35 PM
Is it me, or are there noticeably less new toys for G5 as time passes ?
Yea, I get the feeling it hasn’t been too successful and hasbro isn’t putting much into it. I know a lot of toy companies are putting off new releases until late summer and early fall though. It’ll be interesting to see if anything surfaces or if they’ll start winding g5 down.

If they started winding it down 2-3 years in, that would be pretty pitiful. They'd have no one to blame but themselves for putting in a bare minimum effort.
I can say it is the first generation I've skipped.

I think Hasbro really just lost the spirit of the brand with so few releases with brushable hair, and so few ponies released outside the core characters.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on April 27, 2023, 06:31:20 PM
I've noticed G5 releases seem to be slowing right down, too... can't remember the last time something new was announced.

Honestly, a lot of G5 has felt like they're just doing it on autopilot... just going through the motions just for the sake of having MLP on the shelves and keeping the brand going, rather than putting any amount of thought into it. Sad to say but it wouldn't surprise me if this gen does end sooner rather than later :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Esbayne on April 28, 2023, 12:20:11 PM
I've definitely noticed, too.
I don't collect non-brushables or articulated ponies, so I grabbed one of each of the fashion style sizes (except Sprout, his expression weirds me out O.o XD) aaand that's been my entire G5 collection ever since lol. I keep waiting for more announcements of more coming and.... Nada. Radio silence.
Unless you count Opaline, which I'd rather not, because her quality looks worse than a McD's toy. (I can *feel* that plastic just by looking at the photos and it makes me shudder lol)
I also just saw there's a new set of 3 called "Style of the Day" coming out, (though this was "news" in very early February) with a new character Misty Brightdawn, who I would love to have but why oh why are they articulated. :cry: Ponies are chunky & chubby, they just are- and articulating them means they have to slim their appendages down for them to move and it *never* looks right to me. (okay it kinda worked for G2. but I digress) Ironically I think it makes ponies look cheaper and of less quality when they try this. XD Maybe the, "If it's not broke, don't fix it" mentality? Ponies look good as ponies. Ponies do not look good as action figures or poseable dolls. Because that's not what they are lol.
But that's just my opinion. It seems there must be some sort of market for them as the majority of new ponies pumped out seem to be articulated, but I also wonder if that's purely to compete with the booming doll market right now that kind of knocked MLP off its feet.

I'm thinking Hasbro went way too all-in for this in the beginning, saw little to no return, and is now trying to quietly fizzle them out. (I honestly really have to wonder what they were truly expecting out of this after the whole G4-ending debacle.) I think what the future holds for MLP lies in nostalgia bait for G1 & G4, maybe even some bits of G3 thrown in like we've been seeing tiny bits of recently. Hasbro just does not have what it takes to keep this line alive, anymore. I'd argue they lost that ability back in G4 but were riding out the coattails of the show as long as they could.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on April 29, 2023, 06:41:16 AM
I've definitely noticed less, yes. And it's not been the easiest even finding what should be out on the shelves. I do have some G5s, but they're all fashion style size brushable ones. I don't really find myself caring about all of the molded hair ponies they've been putting out. It definitely doesn't feel like Hasbro is really trying this time around. And for all the gripes I had with G4, at least it was still primarily focused on ponies with rooted hair. Sure it had plenty without, but they were never the focus. But with G5 it feels like they're intentionally trying to put less focus on the rooted hair, between so many prominent molded hair releases, and the continued poor hair quality of later G4.

I really don't see this gen lasting much longer. Honestly I'd rather they take a break to figure out how to properly handle this toyline, rather than putting out cheap products just to have MLP on the shelves. It's not like there's much on the shelves anyway lol.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on April 29, 2023, 07:14:58 AM
Fantastic post, Esbayne - I think you've hit the nail on the head.
I don't get the articulation, either. I know it's not really a "new" thing - G1 had the ballerinas, G2 had Magic Motion - but it always looks weird at best and awful at worst :p

I'm thinking Hasbro went way too all-in for this in the beginning, saw little to no return, and is now trying to quietly fizzle them out. (I honestly really have to wonder what they were truly expecting out of this after the whole G4-ending debacle.)

Same. The start of G5 seemed pretty hyped up and then I've barely heard anything from it since!
Part of it is that I think it's just too soon after G4, to be honest. I think that *in general* but also cause of how G4 changed MLPdom (for better or worse). I just.. I dunno, I'm not good at putting these things into words, but it feels like they thought people would just automatically accept a new gen, because G4 was so popular - that people would like G5 just because it's MLP - and they don't understand that's not how it works...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on April 29, 2023, 07:23:41 AM
In fairness that's how it usually works. But hasbro can't keep putting in lazy effort and expecting a nice profit. Why they haven't learned that the core model kills their lines and variety model keeps them rolling in dough is beyond me? Otoh, people are also going through financial problems in general and are clamping down on their wallets. So G5 just has a lot going against it.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on May 01, 2023, 05:49:39 PM
It appears that the listings for the Celestial Ponies have had updated stock images.
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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 01, 2023, 07:28:23 PM
That's an...interesting pose on the first pink pony.  It looks like the Tootsie pose, but its a little off.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TimeDance on May 01, 2023, 08:41:44 PM
Yes, yes, yes! I want some space ponies! That pink and green one! I am in love!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on May 01, 2023, 08:58:53 PM
That's an...interesting pose on the first pink pony.  It looks like the Tootsie pose, but its a little off.

I think it is the Tootsie pose for her, and the blue one. The heads just aren't facing the right direction.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Loa on May 02, 2023, 01:35:50 AM
SO, The Warehouse in NZ has released the Tootsie Basic Fun ponies set! $25 each!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Esbayne on May 03, 2023, 07:51:14 AM
:cry: THEY'RE AMAZING  :shocked:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on May 03, 2023, 09:12:17 AM
Agreed, they look fantastic IMO. And customizers will probably have a field day with these, pearlizing them, painting the antennas with glow in the dark paint and-what-not. At least, that's what I might probably do :)

Just for the fun of it, who are they related to you think?
1. Peachy
2. Pink Dreams
3. ?
4. (maybe) Flower Fantasy Sweet Blossom?

25$ is an absolute no though.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Princess_Luvlee on May 03, 2023, 02:54:47 PM
I was hoping to find out how much each celestial will be in the US, so I can budget.  Does anyone know?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheClassCalico on May 03, 2023, 03:34:26 PM
I am so happy with these and I am certain that I wil be purchasing them as a little treat for myself once they are officially released!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on May 05, 2023, 01:05:10 PM
I love these!! I think the pink one may be my favorite! I'll definitely be getting them all. If I can find them anywhere, of course.

The only pony toys I'm excited for this year. Thanks, Hasbro.  :pout:

I was hoping to find out how much each celestial will be in the US, so I can budget.  Does anyone know?

They should be around $14-$20
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Loa on May 08, 2023, 04:05:04 PM
I saw this had 999 replies and wanted to be 1000! :P
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 08, 2023, 05:20:18 PM
I saw this had 999 replies and wanted to be 1000! :P

You are the birthday girl.  :party: :hearts:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 11, 2023, 01:33:46 PM
Misty Bright Dawn is starting to pop up on Amazon,  for anyone who is looking. Thanks to ponyvilla for that news.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on May 11, 2023, 02:10:50 PM
aka Oxymoron

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Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on May 11, 2023, 02:23:34 PM
Oh dear, blue shades and curly hair :/ That may be my nemesis.

Definitely an oxymoronic name, but better than some of the others.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 11, 2023, 02:34:39 PM
Check this out!
My Little Pony Toys Misty Brightdawn Style of The Day, 5-Inch Hair Styling Dolls, Toys for 5 Year Old Girls and Boys https://a.co/d/gMgcOmC

Post Merge: May 11, 2023, 02:39:21 PM

aka Oxymoron

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Wouldn't be the first time. Reminds me a bit of G3 Daybreak.

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Oh dear, blue shades and curly hair :/ That may be my nemesis.

Definitely an oxymoronic name, but better than some of the others.
Your nemesis approaches, select action

>Fight >Defend
>Item >Flee
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on May 13, 2023, 02:40:26 PM
Oh dear, that name is a bit unfortunate :lol: Another G5 name where I like both parts individually but not when put together.

She's pretty but I just don't like how ponies look with articulated legs, so I'll pass.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on May 13, 2023, 07:28:27 PM
New G1-inspired products by Loungefly coming soon, based on some sets I wouldn't have expected: A Pretty Parlor pin and wallet, a bag based on the Show Stable, and a bag based on the little carry-case stable. What's even more surprising to me, well, drumroll please...

Spoiler
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REAL G1 ART!!!! Of course, it's cleaned up, but it's so nice to see the cute, kind, gentle, droopy, tiny-eyed ponies!! This is the only item where the exterior has this art, but the interiors of the other bag and wallet have the heads/busts of ponies in this same style.

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They're listed on Loungefly's site of course, but they're available for pre-order on Entertainment Earth's site.

Loungefly Link (https://loungefly.com/search/?q=my+little+pony) :rainbow: EE Link (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/s/my-little-pony/t)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on May 14, 2023, 05:52:29 AM
Oh those are BEAUTIFUL!! So happy to see something other than the "retro" art!! I mean, I don't mind that art, but it's just not the same as actual G1 art. (also I'm tired of seeing the same few pics over and over :silly:)

The pin is so cute, I love how you can slide it open to reveal Peachy, that's so clever! These are all really lovely.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on May 14, 2023, 07:02:12 AM
I do like that art, it's very nostalgic :) As is the carry case concept.

@LAW you forgot self-destruct ;)

I have seen Opaline and Zipp but I guess it will be years before Misty is out in the UK.


Maybe in London *ponders*.

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 14, 2023, 11:26:48 AM
I do like that art, it's very nostalgic :) As is the carry case concept.

@LAW you forgot self-destruct ;)

I have seen Opaline and Zipp but I guess it will be years before Misty is out in the UK.


Maybe in London *ponders*.

:lol:

Misty is on Amazon if you're looking to gain some exp. :silly:
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Post by: Esbayne on May 15, 2023, 12:42:26 AM
That purse is SO CUTE. 😭 I hate that it looks slightly impractical because oh man... I just adore it. I used to have the stable carry case as a kid but unfortunately had to give up all my pony houses at a certain point.

Will be stalking the listing, intrigued. 👀
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Post by: Dragonflitter on May 15, 2023, 08:18:33 AM
Oh man, retro art! I'm so happy!

Also sad it's loungefly. We sell a lot of loungefly products in the store where I work. They usually go for $70-$80 USD.
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Post by: SunPony on May 15, 2023, 06:01:54 PM
Oh they made a Misty!  I hope I can find one in a store, I'm really curious about how they did her mane styling.  Her hair wasn't pink in the show, though?  Is Hasbro anti-teal?  And yes that is a rhetorical question, ha.
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Post by: Ponyfan on May 15, 2023, 07:23:58 PM
I love the Loungefly collection :heart: but unfortunately, it's all out of my price range.   I think my favorite is the carry case bag.


Does Loungefly still make the small coin purses/bags?  I have one small Loungefly bag with the Celestial ponies art on it that I got several years ago.



Ponyfan
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 16, 2023, 08:06:07 AM
Love that carry stable purse
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Post by: Minty_Magic on May 18, 2023, 01:42:41 AM
Oh man, Loungefly is going to be the death of my bank account! :lol: I LOVE the stable bag! I have the other two backpack purses from Loungefly so I really don’t need another….but oh my……I’m tempted!
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 20, 2023, 07:40:10 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2023/05/amazon-uk-listst-rainbow-celebration.html?m=1


Hasbroken could have made brand new toys but nooo. More Bore 5, more mane suxx, and 2 of the most common G3s in existence. Boring and repetitive, thy name is My Little Pony.   :pout:
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Post by: Esbayne on May 20, 2023, 08:54:53 AM
GUTTED Minty is articulated. I LOVE her new hair, too. :(

I feel Minty always appears as a "in case of emergency, break glass" character, & they always stick her in multi-packs. :(
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Post by: Flitter on May 20, 2023, 01:30:12 PM
Minty sure is persistent!
I, too, am disappointed over the articulation.
It minimizes the cutie mark and ruins the soft MLP aesthetic.
Why, why can't they just make G5 cute? I want to like them!
Minty is my favorite color, and I like the varied hairstyles in the set. I might have overlooked the bobble heads for Minty but I can't with the articulation.
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Post by: Moonbreeze on May 20, 2023, 01:38:54 PM
Oh hello Minty
 

I feel Minty always appears as a "in case of emergency, break glass" character, & they always stick her in multi-packs. :(

This! She randomnly popped up as a G4 too (twice?). I like Minty though, but the articulation is... meh. If it looked a bit more like the G2, then maybe?
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on May 20, 2023, 02:01:11 PM
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My respect for G2 grows more and more when I see stuff like this.
As for that price point....  :argh: :faint:

The tagline of this pack is "Celebrate Ponies from different generations!"
Well, 5 gens = 5 ponies would have made more sense. Twilight Sparkle, Sunny Starscout, Minty, Sky Skimmer and Sundance, for example.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 20, 2023, 02:39:43 PM
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My respect for G2 grows more and more when I see stuff like this.
As for that price point....  :argh: :faint:

The tagline of this pack is "Celebrate Ponies from different generations!"
Well, 5 gens = 5 ponies would have made more sense. Twilight Sparkle, Sunny Starscout, Minty, Sky Skimmer and Sundance, for example.

This is better then those weird necks on the magic motion G2s, but otherwise I agree with you on the other points. The price point is horrendous for 6 ponies so common in the 3 represented generations, that everyone has had most of them at least once.
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Post by: starscout on May 21, 2023, 08:24:06 AM
AYO minty again??!!
 I personally don't mind the articulation. I could take it or leave it. And that hair looks amazing! If there's one thing the G5 toys really got down right, it's that. But oh man, that pricing. I can't imagine this pack would sell too well based on that. Why not just release them individually, rather than as a whole $85 pack? I also agree about the weird choice of characters in this pack. Weird how there's more G4s here than G5, with just a random G3 thrown in. It would have been so fun to actually have a pony from each generation.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 21, 2023, 08:32:59 AM
ha, Emergency Minty.

I actually quite like this set, not sure if I'd actually want it though. Minty and Pinkie's hair is.... interesting (god knows how that'll hold up over the years) and I wish they weren't articulated. I do like the different expressions though.
I'd be interested in seeing actual photos of these. The eyes don't look quite right to me here, like they've been photoshopped on or something.

But if these are meant to "celebrate ponies from different generations", then wh... why aren't there some G1/G2 characters there too? I guess Minty's probably meant to be G3? But she was in G4 too (did she ever show up in the cartoon?? I know she was in the comic at least once).. at this point she just feels like a cross-gen character, you know? Or a "universal" char that exists beyond the generations... Idk if that makes sense, I mean she doesn't really ping me as "a G3 character" at this point. Why not replace Pinkie and RD with a G1 and G2 character.. well that'd require Hasbro to acknowledge G2's existence, but no G1 rep at least? :s

It is the only G5 set so far that's even remotely caught my eye, though, so I've gotta say that for it. I hope it comes out over here, can't remember the last time I saw a big pony multipack in the wild. Idk if I want it but I definitely want to have a closer look at it.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on May 21, 2023, 08:40:09 AM
Posey! Completely forgot about her! They could have added Posey and cover both G5 and G1 with her.
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Post by: TheClassCalico on May 21, 2023, 01:49:07 PM
I actually really like these! I do agree with the sentiment that including at least one from each generation would've been far better (G2 deserves some representation by Hasbro especially), but they do look nicely made and I do like the articulation, personally.

I don't mind main/otherwise very significant characters making up this pack as they were considered significant to that generation, it makes perfect sense for a pack about the different generations. With that said, there's enough G5 main cast member toys in, well, G5 that I really don't care to ever get those.

As for the hair quality/material, I'm not 100% sure, but it at the very least looks very nice.

Something that I really appreciate about G5 is the variety in hair styles and textures. It's hard to say whether some of them will last, but it's nevertheless a great detail.

The price is too steep for my liking, but I will likely be trying to buy them separately at some point, excluding the G5 main cast.
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on May 21, 2023, 04:28:55 PM
I'm not a big fan of the way articulation has been looking on G5s, but these do look pretty cute. I like that they've given them all different hair styles. I hope the quality of the hair is good.

As far as the price, I'm assuming these are styling size, correct?
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Post by: Minty_Magic on May 21, 2023, 06:39:27 PM
Man, I’m usually a sucker and will buy the packs with Minty since I try and collect every brushable version of her, but at that price point?? I might be passing, that’s outrageous. Especially seeing as I already have every character in it EXCEPT Minty in the g5 style. Like come on, if you’re going to stick to the main 6 at least put out the characters that haven’t been g5’d yet.

I don’t mind the articulation too much, but if the quality is anything like the Opaline that came out recently they really won’t be worth the price. Idk about the others but the Opaline I got is pretty subpar quality. Her hair is especially nasty, it’s completely dry and frizzes as soon as you try to do anything with it. If the hair quality is the same as hers I really don’t know how Minty and Pinkie’s hair will hold up.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 21, 2023, 09:53:46 PM
Man, I’m usually a sucker and will buy the packs with Minty since I try and collect every brushable version of her, but at that price point?? I might be passing, that’s outrageous. Especially seeing as I already have every character in it EXCEPT Minty in the g5 style. Like come on, if you’re going to stick to the main 6 at least put out the characters that haven’t been g5’d yet.

I don’t mind the articulation too much, but if the quality is anything like the Opaline that came out recently they really won’t be worth the price. Idk about the others but the Opaline I got is pretty subpar quality. Her hair is especially nasty, it’s completely dry and frizzes as soon as you try to do anything with it. If the hair quality is the same as hers I really don’t know how Minty and Pinkie’s hair will hold up.

That sucks,but it's sadly not surprising.   :huh:
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Post by: Dragonflitter on May 23, 2023, 08:58:49 AM
I'm very sure this was a set they were already planning to put out and someone said "Uh hey it's the MLP 40th anniversary according to the internet" and the marketing team was like "Oh crud, well here, this set we're planning on putting out has some different gens in it, so just put something in the advertising about how it represents multiple gens!" :P

I just dislike the G5 style so much... they're spindly little legs look like they're going to snap at any second... But I do like the hair styles and the facial expressions, so I might get them. I need Rainbow Dash for my Dash Stash, at least. But that price point... ow...

If I do get them, it will be the first G5 toys I own, and it would just be for RD and Minty. (I'm a G3 girl at heart I guess lol)

Post Merge: May 23, 2023, 09:00:43 AM

Anyone notice that Pinkie Pie's hair here looks like how they styled her hair for the "many years later" epilogue in the last G4 episode? So that's an interesting choice, anyway.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 23, 2023, 10:11:32 AM
I'm very sure this was a set they were already planning to put out and someone said "Uh hey it's the MLP 40th anniversary according to the internet" and the marketing team was like "Oh crud, well here, this set we're planning on putting out has some different gens in it, so just put something in the advertising about how it represents multiple gens!" :P

It really wouldn't surprise me if this was indeed the case :B It seems like the sort of thing Hasbro would do.

Oh, is that what's up with Pinkie's hair? I was wondering about that. Interesting.
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Post by: BlackCurtains on May 23, 2023, 04:21:37 PM
I don't like the articulation either.
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Post by: starscout on May 24, 2023, 11:07:39 AM
I just realized how weird it is that they didn't include Posey or even Seashell in the pack considering they already exist as G5 characters.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 24, 2023, 01:13:56 PM
You know what? I'm glad they're not putting new characters in an expensive,exclusive pack, because I'd be twice as ticked. (I still think it sucks that it's a buncha common ponies you can buy for a fraction of that price.)
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Post by: Lady Frostbite on May 29, 2023, 09:33:15 AM
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MY LITTLE PONY KWISTAL FWENZ SER 1 MINI FIG 6PC BMB DS (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/NOV218331)

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MY LITTLE PONY KWISTAL FWENZ SER 2 MINI FIG 8PC BMB DS (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/DEC228565)

Not sure if these were brought up yet? I just spotted them in Preview. I LOVE the Princess Luna, I need her! The Celestia-coloured Twilight is REALLY neat!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on May 29, 2023, 02:24:14 PM
The Kwistal Friends have been out for a bit! They're cute but I passed on them, not impressed by the IRL pics I've seen.

Pop Mart has a new series but I'm still moving stuff around my room. I'll grab them later.

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Post by: Carrehz on May 29, 2023, 04:47:15 PM
Awww, the AJ with a towel on her head is pretty cute. the other AJ is cute too but a bit too anthro for my tastes.

Weird how all the others have original poses and such, and then Celestia's in pretty much just the stock Celly pose. lol
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Post by: Dragonflitter on May 30, 2023, 06:53:51 AM
Weird how all the others have original poses and such, and then Celestia's in pretty much just the stock Celly pose. lol

That was the first thing that popped into my head when I looked at that picture! XD Everyone looks so dynamic and then her pose is just so static.
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Post by: lalalei2001 on May 30, 2023, 12:21:44 PM
I heard they made a G3 Pride shirt with Skywishes and Star Catcher!

They should do Star Flight and Heart Bright next.
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Post by: BlackCurtains on May 30, 2023, 12:28:59 PM
omg the Pop Mart figures are so cute! I still need the other ones of AJ.
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Post by: Meadowhaven on May 30, 2023, 09:46:48 PM
Aww! That Pop Mart Fluttershy in the shell is too cute! *__* I need to find that one as soon as I can afford to buy anything again.
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Post by: Taffeta on May 31, 2023, 03:54:14 AM
I picked up some G5 stickers down in London, they were only £1 and I was buying some others so I put them in as well. They're square and shiny, but not massively exciting ;)

I saw something else down there as well, but I can't remember. I guess it got superseded in my brain by finding the G1 plush ;)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 31, 2023, 07:02:35 AM
I picked up some G5 stickers down in London, they were only £1 and I was buying some others so I put them in as well. They're square and shiny, but not massively exciting ;)

I saw something else down there as well, but I can't remember. I guess it got superseded in my brain by finding the G1 plush ;)

Which plushy did you find?
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on May 31, 2023, 08:12:17 PM
As part of Hasbro's Pride collection (https://stores.customink.com/hasbropride), you can buy a T-shirt or tote bag featuring a design of Skywishes and Star Catcher!

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There's also designs for Furby and Transformers. I just ordered the pony one, if the Furby one is still available next payday then I'll get that, too.
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Post by: Taffeta on June 01, 2023, 01:17:14 AM
I picked up some G5 stickers down in London, they were only £1 and I was buying some others so I put them in as well. They're square and shiny, but not massively exciting ;)

I saw something else down there as well, but I can't remember. I guess it got superseded in my brain by finding the G1 plush ;)

Which plushy did you find?

Firefly :) I saw Glory as well but I already have her.

It would be lovely if BF made more of these, they're so nice quality - but I don't think I can fit any more on my beanbag. xD
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Post by: Goanna on June 01, 2023, 03:12:32 AM
As part of Hasbro's Pride collection (https://stores.customink.com/hasbropride), you can buy a T-shirt or tote bag featuring a design of Skywishes and Star Catcher!

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There's also designs for Furby and Transformers. I just ordered the pony one, if the Furby one is still available next payday then I'll get that, too.

I love this so much!! The artwork is beautiful
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 01, 2023, 05:52:58 AM
I picked up some G5 stickers down in London, they were only £1 and I was buying some others so I put them in as well. They're square and shiny, but not massively exciting ;)

I saw something else down there as well, but I can't remember. I guess it got superseded in my brain by finding the G1 plush ;)

Which plushy did you find?

Firefly :) I saw Glory as well but I already have her.

It would be lovely if BF made more of these, they're so nice quality - but I don't think I can fit any more on my beanbag. xD

Congrats.
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Post by: Carrehz on June 01, 2023, 01:27:34 PM
Found a lot of pony stuff while out shopping today :)

- GAME has the Retro G1 plushies for £14.99, they only had one Glory today though.
- HMV had some Truffle Shuffle clothes in, mostly Care Bears but they did have a G1 pony cardigan! Way too expensive for me, but they were gorgeous (I especially liked the Care Bears dress they had)
Oh and I forget which thread this came up in (was it the Basic Fun thread? :what:) but I checked, and the G4 figures they have are Hidden Dissectibles and Kwistal Fwenz.
- This month's Egmont magazine has a new winged unicorn Sunny figure! :) Really cute pose, shame her face is wonky again :silly:

I think that's everything!
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on June 06, 2023, 03:13:59 PM
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I'm very confused by this. There was only one velvet poster. There aren't even six markers, there are four.
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Post by: Ponyfan on June 06, 2023, 03:25:29 PM
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I'm very confused by this. There was only one velvet poster. There aren't even six markers, there are four.

I like the poster, but it's weird that the package says there are five and there's only one included.  Same thing with the markers. 

It reminds of set of gel pens I have that advertised 100 pens on the packaging, but only included 88.

Ponyfan
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 06, 2023, 03:30:45 PM
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I'm very confused by this. There was only one velvet poster. There aren't even six markers, there are four.

I wish I had a 5 below
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on June 08, 2023, 10:48:59 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2023/06/new-misty-brightdawn-rainbow.html?m=1

She's cute. I'd like to see if I can switch out her tail for quality nylon. Her mane reminds me of shaved ice. Actually that looks more like Isla Breeze then Misty.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on July 11, 2023, 10:54:18 AM
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Hitch was still at the mane melody salon getting his tail done, too late for the release sadly enough. Either that or he's been Applejack'ed.

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Post by: Carrehz on July 11, 2023, 02:34:54 PM
I was gonna wait to post this until I got the photo off my phone, but with my track record that'll prolly take another week at least x) so I'll just post it now, w/o a pic, before I forget -

Five Below has a Firefly shirt! sort of a tarot card design, it's really pretty <3 I'll try and get my pic up soon if no one else posts one.
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Post by: TheClassCalico on July 12, 2023, 04:26:47 PM
Ah, I'm not a fan of these. I would really prefer ponies had fully moulded manes and tails or fully brushable manes and tails, preferably fully brushable for the sake of styling and customisation.

Other than that, Hitch is most definitely getting the Applejack treatment. It makes me wonder whether toys of him that were sold were selling poorly.

Based on Misty's mane, it looks like she may be getting a new look later in the series. I confess that I prefer the earlier design.

Oh well, hopefully something more my taste will be released sometime soon.
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Post by: BlackCurtains on July 12, 2023, 04:39:47 PM
The poster is probably a manufacturing mistake. Merchandise like that is often sold or given to stores like Dollar Tree, Dollar General, 5 Below, etc.

I do not care for the long tails thing. And they have articulation again. I don't like that trend either :huh:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 20, 2023, 09:38:45 AM
They've released a 3 inch pack that includes Queen Haven,Jazz Hooves, and Misty Brightdawn.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on August 04, 2023, 06:51:03 PM
Was wandering around Target today and spotted the new Basic Fun 40th Anniversary set!

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Post by: Taffeta on August 19, 2023, 01:58:18 PM
I just stumbled onto the weird fuzzy Izzy Moonbow on Amazon. Is that the first 'so soft' esque pony since the eighties??

Still no word of the pearly collector ponies coming to the UK. Maybe we just won't get them. (Boo hiss).
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Post by: Carrehz on August 28, 2023, 01:59:02 PM
New Egmont magazine figure :) This issue comes with TWO figures: Pipp in a new pose (one hoof raised instead of all four on the ground), and a random re-released figure (I guess they've got some old stock to get rid of). Helpful if you missed a previous release ^^ I was sort of regretting not getting the alt-posed Izzy from a while ago (her stupid giant superhero jaw's really grown on me) so I shopped around today until I finally found both of 'em at an ASDA (ten mins before it closed, woot!). :frolic:

They're not as cute (or as good quality IMO) as the old G4 figures, but they're still my favourite G5 toys so far. :)
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Post by: Harmonie on September 03, 2023, 07:32:01 PM
Found these earrings at a store in our mall called "Attic Salt":

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They're a little heavy for my tastes, but I couldn't pass them up!
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Post by: Carrehz on September 04, 2023, 07:00:15 AM
Oh those earrings are so cute!!

At first I thought Firefly was Paradise XD The lightning bolts looked like palm trees until I zoomed in.
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Post by: Harmonie on September 04, 2023, 08:29:00 AM
lol.

I should note that there was also a set of round earrings with the My Little Pony logo on them, I didn't get that pair because it'd be even heavier.

Looks like these were released in 2022. I was lucky to run into them!
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Post by: Rika_of_Thunder on September 09, 2023, 06:42:16 PM
these cute lil minworld blind box figures are up for pre-order on myplasticheart! there's a few stores on aliexpress selling them too

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Post by: Taffeta on September 10, 2023, 12:43:42 AM
I noticed in the Works, here in the UK, that on their stand of multicoloured biro pens they had one which was pony themed, with Sunny's head on the top. I didn't buy it - I'm not much for Sunny or G5 - but thought I'd mention it in case other people want to seek it out.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on September 10, 2023, 12:53:49 AM
G5 pony head on top of a spike shaped object... Ominous sign?   :devious:
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Post by: Taffeta on September 10, 2023, 02:54:39 PM
G5 pony head on top of a spike shaped object... Ominous sign?   :devious:

Seems about right. G4 was 'friendship is magic'. G5 is clearly 'keep your friends close (enough to impale them).'
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 10, 2023, 04:32:31 PM
G5 pony head on top of a spike shaped object... Ominous sign?   :devious:
G5 pony head on top of a spike shaped object... Ominous sign?   :devious:

Seems about right. G4 was 'friendship is magic'. G5 is clearly 'keep your friends close (enough to impale them).'
:bolt:

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Post by: shockponie on September 11, 2023, 10:08:16 AM
Found these earrings at a store in our mall called "Attic Salt":

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They're a little heavy for my tastes, but I couldn't pass them up!

Have you heard of that band-aid trick for heavy earrings? You stick a piece of band-aid on the back of your ear before putting them in so it will disperse the weight across a wider surface and not tug so heavily.  :)
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on September 11, 2023, 03:48:51 PM
G5 pony head on top of a spike shaped object... Ominous sign?   :devious:
G5 pony head on top of a spike shaped object... Ominous sign?   :devious:

Seems about right. G4 was 'friendship is magic'. G5 is clearly 'keep your friends close (enough to impale them).'
:bolt:

:lmao:!!!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Raindrop on September 14, 2023, 12:47:24 PM
I was gonna wait to post this until I got the photo off my phone, but with my track record that'll prolly take another week at least x) so I'll just post it now, w/o a pic, before I forget -

Five Below has a Firefly shirt! sort of a tarot card design, it's really pretty <3 I'll try and get my pic up soon if no one else posts one.

I didn't see the Firefly shirt, but found a different vintage MLP shirt at Five Below yesterday!
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on September 15, 2023, 03:18:28 AM
Found these earrings at a store in our mall called "Attic Salt":

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They're a little heavy for my tastes, but I couldn't pass them up!

Have you heard of that band-aid trick for heavy earrings? You stick a piece of band-aid on the back of your ear before putting them in so it will disperse the weight across a wider surface and not tug so heavily.  :)

Good idea. They could also easily be repurposed and turned into a necklace pendant or keychain dangler.
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Post by: Carrehz on September 19, 2023, 01:37:38 PM
Typo has the Starshine Christmas ornament in stock again :) No sign of the other MLP ornaments, but they didn't have much licensed stuff in yet (I think it was just Starshine and some Harry Potter stuff) so maybe there'll be more later?
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Post by: Aflame on September 21, 2023, 04:35:15 AM
went to John Lewis in Milton Keynes  and one in London but only some twinkle eyes found none of the celestials yet :/
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Post by: Taffeta on September 24, 2023, 04:23:39 AM
Typo has the Starshine Christmas ornament in stock again :) No sign of the other MLP ornaments, but they didn't have much licensed stuff in yet (I think it was just Starshine and some Harry Potter stuff) so maybe there'll be more later?

That must have happened only recently because I went in the one in Kingston when we were down there a week or two ago and they had no Christmas stuff at all. I bought mine there last year but still need Bluebelle.

Well, a good excuse to go down again before Christmas. *Goes to count pennies*

@Aflame, JL doesn't seem to have them yet. The Toymasters are the only place I've seen stuff in store, and they're mostly on the outskirts in London (zone 3-6). Putney is the only place I've seen all of them, but I would think they'll start to creep up the country from now on the build up to Christmas, so if you have a toymaster store near you, keep it under observation!
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Post by: Carrehz on September 24, 2023, 07:41:22 AM
I hope they do re-release Bluebelle, she was such a nightmare to get a hold of last year :( I was lucky enough to get one eventually but she broke in the post, not too badly, but it'd be nice to get a minty replacement.
(also crossing my fingers for some new characters X3)
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Post by: achab1984 on October 03, 2023, 06:18:35 AM
I keep stalking the Wal Mart clothing isle for new clothing. But nothing new in a very long time. Well, nothing new with ponies on it.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on October 05, 2023, 04:05:50 AM
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img source: Target https://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-pumpkin-push-in-halloween-decorating-kit/-/A-87305792 (https://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-pumpkin-push-in-halloween-decorating-kit/-/A-87305792)

YIKES! But it is kind of funny and creative.
Amazing how G4 merch continues to be released. Could it still be around because it brings in more money that G5 merch?

Also... Why are her hind legs backwards??
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Post by: Carrehz on October 05, 2023, 07:23:18 AM
:scared: :yikes:
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Post by: Ponyfan on October 05, 2023, 07:25:40 AM
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img source: Target https://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-pumpkin-push-in-halloween-decorating-kit/-/A-87305792 (https://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-pumpkin-push-in-halloween-decorating-kit/-/A-87305792)

YIKES! But it is kind of funny and creative.
Amazing how G4 merch continues to be released. Could it still be around because it brings in more money that G5 merch?

Also... Why are her hind legs backwards??

I think I saw this at Target the last time I was there. I'll try to get a pic.



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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 05, 2023, 05:34:20 PM
Eww. That Halloween decoration is something I never needed to see.  >_< What were they thinking?
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on October 05, 2023, 11:35:30 PM
Eww. That Halloween decoration is something I never needed to see.  >_< What were they thinking?

Well it is supposed to be a halloween decoration, so the scare factor is clearly on point :)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 06, 2023, 06:18:22 AM
Eww. That Halloween decoration is something I never needed to see.  >_< What were they thinking?

Well it is supposed to be a halloween decoration, so the scare factor is clearly on point :)

Its not scary. It's just ugly and awkward.
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on October 06, 2023, 06:53:50 AM
The 3d head on its own is very cute! But the legs not so much. If I get it on clearance I'll put the legs...somewhere haha.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on October 06, 2023, 07:09:29 AM
LOL, I stand corrected!

The real product doesn't look as funny... Worst thing is that it has a flat back of the head.

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Post by: Ponyfan on October 06, 2023, 11:20:20 AM
Here's a pic of the Pinkie Pie pumpkin thing in package.

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Post by: Carrehz on October 07, 2023, 08:44:59 AM
Oh lord, it looks even worse in the package :yikes: :lol:
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Post by: Minty_Magic on October 11, 2023, 12:25:55 AM
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Not sure if anyone has posted these guys yet, but my sister found these pony racers at 5 below! They are so delightfully random I told her to pick them up for me lol! :lol: And if you are wondering, YES they do race if you pull them back and let them go!
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Post by: cowboyopossum on October 11, 2023, 06:57:42 AM
Not sure if anyone has posted these guys yet, but my sister found these pony racers at 5 below! They are so delightfully random I told her to pick them up for me lol! :lol: And if you are wondering, YES they do race if you pull them back and let them go!
those eyes look super awkward,.. i hope hasbro is going to release a big set or something this year for the holidays.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 11, 2023, 11:34:24 AM
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Not sure if anyone has posted these guys yet, but my sister found these pony racers at 5 below! They are so delightfully random I told her to pick them up for me lol! :lol: And if you are wondering, YES they do race if you pull them back and let them go!

Now we need to rev them up and pit them against the Transformers.
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Post by: BubbleTea on October 11, 2023, 11:23:21 PM
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Not sure if anyone has posted these guys yet, but my sister found these pony racers at 5 below! They are so delightfully random I told her to pick them up for me lol! :lol: And if you are wondering, YES they do race if you pull them back and let them go!

awww they're so cute and bizarre I love them  :P
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Post by: Carrehz on October 12, 2023, 12:54:26 PM
omg those racers are amazing XD I love them
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Post by: BlackCurtains on October 13, 2023, 07:27:44 AM
omg those are just the sort of MLP thing my mom would buy me if she saw them :lol:
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 14, 2023, 05:00:38 PM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2023/10/dragon-light-reveal-set-spotted-on.html?m=1

Well...it's something new anyway. I suppose that's got to count for something.
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Post by: achab1984 on October 14, 2023, 08:23:35 PM
I keep hoping for new G1 pony cloths at Wal-Mart! LOL
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Post by: TheClassCalico on October 15, 2023, 05:25:15 AM
I am very happy with the new G5 release! It's nice to see a new character and as far as I can tell, the quality seems decent.

The Sunny and Sparky, however, I couldn't care less about.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 15, 2023, 07:22:51 AM
I am very happy with the new G5 release! It's nice to see a new character and as far as I can tell, the quality seems decent.

The Sunny and Sparky, however, I couldn't care less about.

I didn't even realize that Sparky was there till you said something. I really dislike that ugly little beast.

I like the colors.

If you took off the ears, the dragon would look a lot better.

I know the hair is supposed to be reminiscent of the Pony Friends and Pretty Pals, but manes don't belong on every animal.

Blaize would make a good friend for the baby dragons and Cutiesaurus.

 Looks like the horns might be two-toned?
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Post by: TheClassCalico on October 15, 2023, 11:07:56 AM
I am very happy with the new G5 release! It's nice to see a new character and as far as I can tell, the quality seems decent.

The Sunny and Sparky, however, I couldn't care less about.

I didn't even realize that Sparky was there till you said something. I really dislike that ugly little beast.

I like the colors.

If you took off the ears, the dragon would look a lot better.

I know the hair is supposed to be reminiscent of the Pony Friends and Pretty Pals, but manes don't belong on every animal.

Blaize would make a good friend for the baby dragons and Cutiesaurus.

 Looks like the horns might be two-toned?

Yeah, I'm not the biggest fan of Sparky, either.

I'm neutral about her colour scheme. Pink featuring heavily isn't really to my taste, but I don't mind it. I actually like her ears, personally! They're a nice detail. I agree that the mane is a little strange. I don't mind dragons having manes, but I'd prefer it if they were kept short and not too horse-like, except in maybe the odd case, but nothing with a body like a traditional western dragon. Lung dragons are often depicted with manes, and those manes look fine and even appealing to me; Blaize's mane, however, is a little too horse/human-like for my taste, especially on the toy.

I'd guess that she was given a mane specifically so that she could be made into a brushable, as presumably those sell better, rather than being in reference to Pony Friends, but I'm not sure.

It's a little difficult to tell, but I don't think that her horns are two-toned (as much as they should be). It would be nice if the toys had the same detailing as their show equivalents.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on October 15, 2023, 11:36:37 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2023/10/dragon-light-reveal-set-spotted-on.html?m=1

Well...it's something new anyway. I suppose that's got to count for something.

The plastic bubble is back ?
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Post by: cowboyopossum on October 15, 2023, 07:46:37 PM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2023/10/dragon-light-reveal-set-spotted-on.html?m=1

Well...it's something new anyway. I suppose that's got to count for something.

The plastic bubble is back ?
i hope so, i hate the g5 packaging  :blink:
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Post by: Esbayne on October 16, 2023, 08:32:55 PM
I'm dying, sobbing, rolling on the ground, Hasbro. Minty with textured hair, now dragons.
I just can't deal with jointed, skinny ponies... But for these, am I going to break...? I'm already being a hypocrite for loving G2....
Is this... Going to be the end of me....

It seems I must paddle down my river of tears to you, jointed Minty & Dragons....
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Post by: Minty_Magic on October 16, 2023, 09:04:10 PM
Dragon pony!! Normally I’m not a huge fan of non pony characters, but the dragon is pony looking enough that I’m tempted! The little Sparky is kinda cute too. :)
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Post by: Carrehz on October 17, 2023, 07:17:24 AM
Ohhhh the dragon is actually kinda cute! I like her :3
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Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on October 20, 2023, 08:28:46 PM
I've still not watched much G5 media so I'm not familiar with the dragon character, but I love the idea of a dragon brushable, that's very cool. It's always nice to see new characters given toys in general. Good to see a bit more variety, but it's frustrating how often Hasbro will package a new character in a multi-pack with a main cast character.
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Post by: Rika_of_Thunder on October 28, 2023, 06:11:19 PM
ponku-po on tumblr created this glorious monstrosity with that pinkie pumpkin kit

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Post by: shabbychicdee on October 28, 2023, 08:50:00 PM
 Rika   :lmao: thanks for sharing
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Post by: Heart Of Midnight on October 28, 2023, 09:15:14 PM
Rika_of_Thunder,  :haha: What the h*ll is that creature? :haha: Really cute and weird! Could you get some close-up pictures of it? :lol:
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Post by: Rika_of_Thunder on October 29, 2023, 07:25:33 AM
absolutely! here's some more angles of the beast
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Post by: cowboyopossum on October 29, 2023, 07:43:14 AM
absolutely! here's some more angles of the beast
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you know what that reminds me of? no-face after eating all the food in the inn  :devious: no-pink? pie-face?
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Post by: Heart Of Midnight on October 29, 2023, 05:48:20 PM
Rika_of_Thunder, thanks for the photos! :lmao:
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Post by: Moonbreeze on October 31, 2023, 05:21:03 AM
absolutely! here's some more angles of the beast
Spoiler
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O...m...g  :lmao:
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Post by: shockponie on November 01, 2023, 10:50:44 AM
I’m relieved ponku-po put the hind legs on the right way. Haha what a silly creation!
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on November 02, 2023, 04:05:56 AM
This makes me think of the paint drying scene in the episode with all the pinkie pies; once the fake pinkies fail the test, they inflate after getting zapped by twilight :)
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Post by: BlackCurtains on November 02, 2023, 06:55:49 AM
I saw that on Facebook :lol:

Has there been any more word about the second set of plushies? I really need that Applejack :P
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Post by: Carrehz on November 02, 2023, 05:49:06 PM
omg those photos are amazing XD

I hope the plushies come out soon! I've managed to resist the first wave but I just know Applejack will end up coming home with me!
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Post by: Lady Frostbite on November 03, 2023, 01:06:37 AM
these cute lil minworld blind box figures are up for pre-order on myplasticheart! there's a few stores on aliexpress selling them too

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https://www.myplasticheart.com/my-little-pony-in-miniworld-blind-box-pre-order-ships-sep-2023/

Oh these are cute! I'd get the Princess Luna one easily, maybe also Cadence
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Post by: Zapper on November 03, 2023, 03:53:33 PM
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Not sure if anyone has posted these guys yet, but my sister found these pony racers at 5 below! They are so delightfully random I told her to pick them up for me lol! :lol: And if you are wondering, YES they do race if you pull them back and let them go!

I laughed so hard at this shrine! Looks like some kid is trying to save up for her future car :lol:
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Post by: achab1984 on November 05, 2023, 02:13:42 PM
Someone posted on facebook a G1 artwork picture that is framed. Guess they found it at Wal Mart. I looked today and could not find one. 
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Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 18, 2023, 08:29:17 AM
Hmm there seems to be a decline in new releases for MLP stuff. That is a bit of a worry.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on November 19, 2023, 09:36:40 AM
Hmm there seems to be a decline in new releases for MLP stuff. That is a bit of a worry.

Yeah, it'll be a quiet holiday season for MLP it seems.

Was there a toy fair or something similar this year? I completely forgot.
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Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on November 21, 2023, 06:06:26 AM
Yeah, it'll be a quiet holiday season for MLP it seems.

Was there a toy fair or something similar this year? I completely forgot.
I think there was but I don't really remember what was there... I remember Basic Fun having the retro ponies and mystery boxes but as for gen 5 official mlp... I don't recall
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Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on November 22, 2023, 05:11:25 AM
The stuff shown at toy fair wasn't new.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 22, 2023, 08:28:40 AM
I found Rockin Ranger Hitch Trailblazer at the 99 Cent Store, if anyone is looking for him.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 19, 2024, 10:50:02 AM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2024/01/girl-scouts-pony-scout-kindheart.html?m=1

Isn't she cute? I used to be a girl scout.
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Post by: TheClassCalico on January 19, 2024, 01:29:37 PM
Yes! I absolutely love her, and I am so happy to see more variety. I do hope that she's not too exclusive. Walmart exclusive is bad enough, let alone if she ends up being restricted to some kind of event.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on January 19, 2024, 01:33:26 PM
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Yowza! Stabby Moonbow...


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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 19, 2024, 01:55:14 PM
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Yowza! Stabby Moonbow...

It's head is literally a tennis ball
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Post by: Ragamuffin on January 19, 2024, 10:20:40 PM
Can it get worse than this? Cast your votes now.


The ones they released last year were in the right direction. This one? Nothing about the design makes sense. The abnormally round head, the abnormally long ears, the HORN :rofl:
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Post by: Squirtsquirt on January 20, 2024, 08:13:28 AM
When do the lawsuits start, after someone pokes their eye out with the horn??

No loving that design AT ALL.
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Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on January 20, 2024, 08:15:50 AM
Can it get worse than this?


Careful what you wish for... G5 is making me (and others I'm sure) appreciate G2 and G3.5 more than I thought was possible back then.

I don't rule out the possibility that - no matter how odd and uninspiring G5 is currently - there might be a future generation that makes this one look okay in comparison as well...
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Post by: TheClassCalico on January 20, 2024, 08:35:51 AM
Yeah, that Izzy's head is very bulbous, and the articulation could certainly look better. As far as I can tell, the hair quality looks good on this one, though and I personally like the horn! However, there isn't really anything about this that justifies getting it, as it's just another Izzy (and a weird one, for that matter.)
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 20, 2024, 09:02:12 AM
The sash on the girl scout pony is sooo cute! Hopefully she won't have polypropylene hair like Opaline.

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When do the lawsuits start, after someone pokes their eye out with the horn??

No loving that design AT ALL.

If you fold back her legs, you could chuck her like a javelin.

Post Merge: January 20, 2024, 09:04:44 AM

Can it get worse than this? Cast your votes now.


The ones they released last year were in the right direction. This one? Nothing about the design makes sense. The abnormally round head, the abnormally long ears, the HORN :rofl:

Nothing has yet surpassed the awfulness that is pony life, and the lalaloopsy faced g4 babies. I wish hasbro would quit bloating their heads. Why do they do this? It's not cute, it's fugly.
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Post by: cowboyopossum on January 20, 2024, 02:53:35 PM
I for one am really looking forward to the girl scouts pony! She looks so cute!
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Post by: Dragonflitter on January 22, 2024, 08:08:20 PM
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2024/01/girl-scouts-pony-scout-kindheart.html?m=1

Isn't she cute? I used to be a girl scout.

Oh wow! I haven't bought a single MLP product since G4, but I might buy her! The design is so cute, with the sash, plus the colors of pale green and dark pink are so gorgeous. Green ponies are rare, too. And to top it off, it's an actual original character!? Gasp in shock.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on January 23, 2024, 05:01:05 PM
It looks like her legs are a touch darker towards the hooves
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Post by: Carrehz on January 24, 2024, 10:17:29 AM
Awww, the girl scout pony is adorable. And she's GREEN! Yes!!!

That Izzy though, oh dear ^^; On the one hand I appreciate that they're actually trying to do something new? And the swirly horn is pretty, if it was smaller it'd be perfect, but... as it is... someone's gonna put an eye out on that thing :lmao: And the rest of her is just... umm... well, she's not for me. I think that's the worst articulated pony design Hasbro have done so far X_X Granted I don't tend to like articulated ponies anyway (IDK why but they just never work for me, somehow), but yeah, this doesn't look good.
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Post by: Taffeta on January 30, 2024, 04:12:41 AM
Is it wrong that I'm still laughing at that Izzy.
While also staring at it in disbelief.

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Post by: BlackCurtains on January 30, 2024, 05:50:09 AM
Stick a tennis ball on it.
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Post by: cowboyopossum on January 30, 2024, 09:00:28 AM
I think that's the worst articulated pony design Hasbro have done so far X_X Granted I don't tend to like articulated ponies anyway (IDK why but they just never work for me, somehow), but yeah, this doesn't look good.
I like them, but I don't see why we couldn't have stuck with the solid body brushables from the start of the line...
I prefer them for hair styling. I like the chunk too, ponies have been so skinny!!! Someone needs to give them some carrots or something.
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Post by: Rainlove The Pegasus on January 30, 2024, 03:39:47 PM
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Yowza! Stabby Moonbow...
OML.... Why do they look like that?!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by: Kitcatepic on January 31, 2024, 05:47:15 AM
giant head, solid colored cutie mark, these are a mess
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Post by: Kitcatepic on February 02, 2024, 04:54:33 AM
https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/my-little-pony-toys-sunny-s-playset-reveal-doll-playset/3EDDDC2D-C263-443C-BA08-67D7065E44B5

just found this extremely elaborate looking playset
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Post by: cowboyopossum on February 02, 2024, 07:29:14 AM
It's... Something! The outside looks strange but I like the furniture it comes with. I'm sure it will be marked down when it comes out, I'll probably get it then.
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Post by: Kitcatepic on February 02, 2024, 09:51:51 AM
if we ignore the fact we are splitting a pony open here I actually like this more than the g5 castle. it feels more like a space the ponies are existing in and not just a fancy display shelf. that price tag is pretty scary though.
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Post by: cowboyopossum on February 02, 2024, 10:24:48 AM
if we ignore the fact we are splitting a pony open here I actually like this more than the g5 castle. it feels more like a space the ponies are existing in and not just a fancy display shelf. that price tag is pretty scary though.
I agree! mostly because I nearly cut my hands open trying to disassemble mine
The furniture makes it feel much more lived-in. I want to use them for lps!!
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 02, 2024, 10:36:53 AM
https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/my-little-pony-toys-sunny-s-playset-reveal-doll-playset/3EDDDC2D-C263-443C-BA08-67D7065E44B5

just found this extremely elaborate looking playset

Oh joy. Another Sunny, and a second Sunny to go with the first one.  -_-
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Post by: TheClassCalico on February 02, 2024, 10:57:29 AM
Um, it's interesting, but the fact that it is clearly still Sunny (and therefore a pony) once assembled is rather odd. It's not my taste, but it's nice that we have another playset.

Ignoring the outside for a moment, I like the rest of it. If it was more, well, house or castle-shaped, I'd probably like this.
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Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 02, 2024, 02:51:05 PM
Um, it's interesting, but the fact that it is clearly still Sunny (and therefore a pony) once assembled is rather odd. It's not my taste, but it's nice that we have another playset.

Ignoring the outside for a moment, I like the rest of it. If it was more, well, house or castle-shaped, I'd probably like this.

I guess one could always repaint it as the Trojan Horse and reenact a siege on any of the castle playsets.
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Post by: Carrehz on February 02, 2024, 02:53:19 PM
I mean I guess I like that it's actually a playset and not a facade or generic vehicle thing? But it's a bit too weird for me.

Um, it's interesting, but the fact that it is clearly still Sunny (and therefore a pony) once assembled is rather odd. It's not my taste, but it's nice that we have another playset.

Ignoring the outside for a moment, I like the rest of it. If it was more, well, house or castle-shaped, I'd probably like this.

I guess one could always repaint it as the Trojan Horse and reenact a siege on any of the castle playsets.

:lmao:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on February 02, 2024, 03:12:21 PM
I wonder whether all those decorations and furniture pieces actually fit inside the playset when closed. If not, maybe they can be stored in Stabby Moonbow's head.

But at least it's an attempt at something more original...?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Kitcatepic on February 02, 2024, 03:32:17 PM
https://shop.hasbro.com/en-us/product/my-little-pony-toys-sunny-s-playset-reveal-doll-playset/3EDDDC2D-C263-443C-BA08-67D7065E44B5

just found this extremely elaborate looking playset

Oh joy. Another Sunny, and a second Sunny to go with the first one.  -_-

I have the rest of the mane five but not sunny because I've been prioritizing toylines where there is actually something to collect I don't think I'm planning on bothering to look for her because I know I'm going to inevitably get her anyway in a pack that I bought for a single non mane five pony
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheClassCalico on February 02, 2024, 05:32:07 PM
Um, it's interesting, but the fact that it is clearly still Sunny (and therefore a pony) once assembled is rather odd. It's not my taste, but it's nice that we have another playset.

Ignoring the outside for a moment, I like the rest of it. If it was more, well, house or castle-shaped, I'd probably like this.

I guess one could always repaint it as the Trojan Horse and reenact a siege on any of the castle playsets.

Ha! Actually, that is a good idea.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: cowboyopossum on February 02, 2024, 09:39:04 PM
Yet another 3 inch Sunny with the tiniest differences so I can't get rid of any  :drunk:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 03, 2024, 07:40:33 AM
I wonder whether all those decorations and furniture pieces actually fit inside the playset when closed. If not, maybe they can be stored in Stabby Moonbow's head.

But at least it's an attempt at something more original...?

Stabby Moonbow!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Ragamuffin on February 03, 2024, 02:23:51 PM
I wanna know the story behind Trojan Sunny. Like they made a regular Brighthouse playset, but it was too boring? So they decided to dissect Sunny and that's what made kids go "woohoo yeah yippee Mom please buy this"??? Do you think when this is on shelves in-store, kids are gonna be wowed? Is the thought of having a giant clunky Sunny really that exciting to have? A giant Sunny where if you break her neck and cut her head open, there's a bedroom for Pipp there?

Lots of moving parts in this one, how much you wanna bet parents are gonna complain about how easily it breaks despite the ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR price point?

On one hand, I really like it. I love the concept of a regular, normal house for ponies to live in. This delivers on that. On the other, it's disturbing and weird. Like, funny, but WHY. Why would you design this? Whose idea?? A regular Crystal Brighthouse would've been gorgeous, whose idea was it to make a Trojan Sunny instead???????

Oh and um. Another unnecessary slide tacked onto the playset. G4 and G5 love their unnecessary slides and oversized staircases, don't they...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: cowboyopossum on February 03, 2024, 02:42:42 PM
I think its a hilarious design choice, I need her in my house to bring in her chaos.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 03, 2024, 03:20:46 PM
I wanna know the story behind Trojan Sunny. Like they made a regular Brighthouse playset, but it was too boring? So they decided to dissect Sunny and that's what made kids go "woohoo yeah yippee Mom please buy this"??? Do you think when this is on shelves in-store, kids are gonna be wowed? Is the thought of having a giant clunky Sunny really that exciting to have? A giant Sunny where if you break her neck and cut her head open, there's a bedroom for Pipp there?

Lots of moving parts in this one, how much you wanna bet parents are gonna complain about how easily it breaks despite the ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR price point?

On one hand, I really like it. I love the concept of a regular, normal house for ponies to live in. This delivers on that. On the other, it's disturbing and weird. Like, funny, but WHY. Why would you design this? Whose idea?? A regular Crystal Brighthouse would've been gorgeous, whose idea was it to make a Trojan Sunny instead???????

Oh and um. Another unnecessary slide tacked onto the playset. G4 and G5 love their unnecessary slides and oversized staircases, don't they...

$100?! Hasbro is crazy.  :|
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Loa on February 03, 2024, 07:03:32 PM
I wanna know the story behind Trojan Sunny. Like they made a regular Brighthouse playset, but it was too boring? So they decided to dissect Sunny and that's what made kids go "woohoo yeah yippee Mom please buy this"??? Do you think when this is on shelves in-store, kids are gonna be wowed? Is the thought of having a giant clunky Sunny really that exciting to have? A giant Sunny where if you break her neck and cut her head open, there's a bedroom for Pipp there?

Lots of moving parts in this one, how much you wanna bet parents are gonna complain about how easily it breaks despite the ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR price point?

On one hand, I really like it. I love the concept of a regular, normal house for ponies to live in. This delivers on that. On the other, it's disturbing and weird. Like, funny, but WHY. Why would you design this? Whose idea?? A regular Crystal Brighthouse would've been gorgeous, whose idea was it to make a Trojan Sunny instead???????

Oh and um. Another unnecessary slide tacked onto the playset. G4 and G5 love their unnecessary slides and oversized staircases, don't they...

And that's $100 USD. Lord knows what they would charge in NZD.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 04, 2024, 07:40:37 AM
I'm thrifting it on the spot if I see it in like a year or so. I can't imagine this is what kids want, though.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on February 04, 2024, 07:44:26 AM
I wanna know the story behind Trojan Sunny. Like they made a regular Brighthouse playset, but it was too boring? So they decided to dissect Sunny and that's what made kids go "woohoo yeah yippee Mom please buy this"??? Do you think when this is on shelves in-store, kids are gonna be wowed? Is the thought of having a giant clunky Sunny really that exciting to have? A giant Sunny where if you break her neck and cut her head open, there's a bedroom for Pipp there?

This post has made my day :lmao: I can't stop laughing. Oh Hasbro, what WERE you thinking?!?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Shaiyeh on February 04, 2024, 09:27:51 AM
Trojan sunny is so weird, and funny. It reminds me of Mickey's Clubhouse too, what with body parts being a house and all.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 04, 2024, 12:03:48 PM
And I thought Hasbro were unnecessarily fixed on Pinkie Pie. I was wrong. O.o.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Squirtsquirt on February 04, 2024, 01:17:55 PM
So I had to look up that playset and all I can say is WTH??  That is so weird looking and I'm sorry, but there is something demented about dissecting a pony to play inside of it! :D

$100 is way too much, so we'll see how that goes.  The playset itself is a cute idea...it's just the packaging idea.   :yikes:
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on February 04, 2024, 07:59:37 PM
Wow that playset is something else.  I'm trying to decide if I would have liked it as a kid or not.  I'm just not sure...

Anyway, G5 valentines are out in stores around here, here's what I found:

Walmart had watercolor valentines.  They are just a card with a printed lineart scene and 4 paint pads, and a paintbrush you attach.  There is a Sunny design and a Hitch design.  I got these and they were lots of fun, I had great success mixing the colors and such.  Admittedly I did have better success on my second try using my own personal paintbrushes because as you can imagine the ones they come with aren't great   :lol:

Kroger had valentines that were a card, an envelope, and a "bag tag" - think a rubber(?) Sunny charm on a plastic clip. (Kroger is a midwest USA grocery store)  I think these had the comic-book/cartoony style art but I could be misremembering.

Target had some as well, I think they were a card, and envelope, and an Izzy and Sunny sticker.  These cards had the CGI art.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 05, 2024, 12:05:20 PM
I got the bus into the county town today. Their Entertainer had a few things I didn't see here. The slime ponies? And decorate your own squishy Izzy? I have seen the furry ones before, but...I don't know if this is a toy or a craft project...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: BlackCurtains on February 07, 2024, 03:16:36 PM
Heads up, the Celestial ponies are $12 today on Amazon.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Barnacle_lady on February 08, 2024, 05:56:38 AM
Back in the days Paradise Estate was also very pricy new in box.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Kitcatepic on February 09, 2024, 06:18:33 AM
Back in the days Paradise Estate was also very pricy new in box.

wasn't paradise estate only 50$-60$?
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on February 09, 2024, 06:26:16 AM
Back in the days Paradise Estate was also very pricy new in box.

wasn't paradise estate only 50$-60$?

Factoring in inflation, it would be about 100 - 125 $ today. It'd *still* be worth it, compared to Dissectible Sunny...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Barnacle_lady on February 09, 2024, 11:28:36 AM
Currency were Dutch Guilders, it was 100-200 :) The most expensive mlp set.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 09, 2024, 03:50:08 PM
Back in the days Paradise Estate was also very pricy new in box.

wasn't paradise estate only 50$-60$?

That was a lot of money back in 1987, given that your average adult pony (based on the price labels on the backcards I have) in the US was around $3.

In the UK it was £60, average price for a pony around that time was £2.50-3 depending on the set.

I am certain this is why we didn't get Paradise despite the advertising. It would just have added to the price or shaved off the profits. I think the UK actually had overspill from the US since the box looks the same. There was a big deal 2 page comic advertisment featuring all the 1987 ponies, but despite the Hasbro list and insert saying Paradise was included, there's no mention of it by that point. It was also only really promoted in the comic in 1988, with the Party (TAF) ponies. I think it was maybe a hard sell.

I had one friend as a kid who had PE, her family were quite well off o.O.

Google says the conversion is $60 in 1987 = $166.56 in 2024.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheClassCalico on February 10, 2024, 08:49:27 AM
Taste is subjective, and nostalgia often causes bias. I do wonder whether there will be many people who will feel a similar amount of nostalgia for this set once they become adults.

With that said, I didn't grow up with the G1 toys for the most part, and I do personally prefer Paradise Estate.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 10, 2024, 01:22:58 PM
It's sad that almost every time Hasbro announces  a new toy, my only thought is Ugh.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on February 10, 2024, 02:55:46 PM
Thing is I do think the idea of a giant pony is kinda cool. Like, if she was a storage case or something (I think that's the phrase I'm looking for...) that'd be neat. Just the fact that there's a house in front of her though... so weird...
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: achab1984 on February 10, 2024, 04:06:47 PM
Hasbro killed My Little Pony a long time ago. :(
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: SunPony on February 11, 2024, 06:06:02 PM
Taste is subjective, and nostalgia often causes bias. I do wonder whether there will be many people who will feel a similar amount of nostalgia for this set once they become adults.

I think this is so true! 

Also, looking back at the playsets I grew up with and loved, sometimes it was specific accessories rather than playsets as a whole that I really liked.  The basket that came with the Dream Castle?  I kept and played with that thing looong after the Castle was given away.  Likewise the mint chair and pink tray from the Perm Shoppe, and the suitcase from the Dance school (We moved several times when I was a kid and I couldn't take everything each time, hence I didn't get to keep the larger parts of playsets too long)  All this to say, this Trojan Sunny set does seem to have some pretty cool little accessories that I think kids will really like.  The hanging chair is sweet! 
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on February 15, 2024, 04:55:38 AM
Hasbro's financial statements have been released. Needless to say it's bad: Q4 operating loss of $1.2 billion (in comparison: Mattel reported net sales of $1.6 billion for Q4).

While they go over some brands that performed well - like Transformers, Monopoly, Magic, Furby - there isn't a single word about MLP.

Overall, they're coming off a year of losses and seem to remain focused on "monetizing Hasbro IP in an asset-light structure", meaning less product creation by Hasbro itself and more focused on monetizing their brands through third parties (merch, I assume?).

"We're exiting 2023 with our retail inventory down around 20%. While we think Hasbro's retail inventory is in a healthy position, across the industry a lot of older discounted inventory still remains in the market." Basically this means their stuff is collecting dust on the shelves and stores' warehouses.

Whatever money MLP brings in, it must be peanuts.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 15, 2024, 05:43:33 AM
Hasbro's financial statements have been released. Needless to say it's bad: Q4 operating loss of $1.2 billion (in comparison: Mattel reported net sales of $1.6 billion for Q4).

While they go over some brands that performed well - like Transformers, Monopoly, Magic, Furby - there isn't a single word about MLP.

Overall, they're coming off a year of losses and seem to remain focused on "monetizing Hasbro IP in an asset-light structure", meaning less product creation by Hasbro itself and more focused on monetizing their brands through third parties (merch, I assume?).

"We're exiting 2023 with our retail inventory down around 20%. While we think Hasbro's retail inventory is in a healthy position, across the industry a lot of older discounted inventory still remains in the market." Basically this means their stuff is collecting dust on the shelves and stores' warehouses.

Whatever money MLP brings in, it must be peanuts.

Love reading the financial statements. The part I bolded makes me think about basic fun and LPS, where they seem to want to license out their brands to other companies to produce toys for. I swear I remember hearing something about wanting to be more of an IP farm but I can't remember where I've seen that.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: cowboyopossum on February 15, 2024, 05:47:50 AM
Hasbro is a toy company- Why aren't they making toys?!
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheClassCalico on February 15, 2024, 07:10:50 AM
I take it that they're trying to play it safe. A lot of children are moving on to digital toys and devices, and I know that more traditional toys are losing popularity with children. I wonder whether it's just cheaper if things happen to go badly.

Regardless of their reasoning, that is a little disheartening. Hasbro has historically made great toys. It is just that in more recent years, there has been a noticeable drop in quality when it comes to their dolls and doll-adjacent toys.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 15, 2024, 08:23:32 AM
Hasbro is a toy company- Why aren't they making toys?!

They do make toys. Everything is going up though, and that means their prices are going up,and in this economy people have less $ for fun things. Given the fact that MLP has so little variety to offer little girls, it's like the snake that eats its own tail. Just a self perpetuating cycle. Wouldn't surprise me if they start axing brands that aren't doing well to put more money into their brands that do sell well. Such is business. MLP may possibly end up with JatH and Fairytale Birds.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on February 15, 2024, 08:28:41 AM
Hasbro is a toy company- Why aren't they making toys?!

They do make toys. Everything is going up though, and that means their prices are going up,and in this economy people have less $ for fun things. Given the fact that MLP has so little variety to offer little girls, it's like the snake that eats its own tail. Just a self perpetuating cycle. Wouldn't surprise me if they start axing brands that aren't doing well to put more money into their brands that do sell well. Such is business. MLP may possibly end up with JatH and Fairytale Birds.

Yes, that is exactly what their new approach is. From the CEO:

"[...]Hasbro's strategy to refocus on play behind a philosophy of Fewer, Bigger, Better."
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 15, 2024, 08:28:53 AM
Hasbro is a toy company- Why aren't they making toys?!

They do make toys. Everything is going up though, and that means their prices are going up,and in this economy people have less $ for fun things. Given the fact that MLP has so little variety to offer little girls, it's like the snake that eats its own tail. Just a self perpetuating cycle. Wouldn't surprise me if they start axing brands that aren't doing well to put more money into their brands that do sell well. Such is business. MLP may possibly end up with JatH and Fairytale Birds.

Yes, that is exactly what their new approach is. From the CEO:

"[...]Hasbro's strategy to refocus on play behind a philosophy of Fewer, Bigger, Better."

 :shrug: Not much we can do about it, Hasbro has been steadily killing the brand since 3.5. Although I seriously doubt Bigger and Better will be accurate.

Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 15, 2024, 12:32:21 PM
In some ways, despite my feelings about aspects of G4, it would've been better to end MLP with that, as a 'bang', rather than G5, which is a whimper.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: BlackCurtains on February 15, 2024, 09:48:57 PM
Hmm. I disagree that MLP should end. And I also disagree that G5 is lame (nobody said this exactly, but the vibe is there). I think we need to remember who the target audience is and last I checked, little girls and boys are still into ponies. The movies have been successful.

It's like some of the attractions at Disney. They try to make it fun for the parents too, but sometimes it's just Elsa singing and doing magic and that's enough for the kids. They love it! Maybe the parents get bored or annoyed, it's not for them.

I feel like MLP mainline is not for us. Has the mainline ever been? We were kids when we fell in love with MLP, right? Whatever gen you grew up with usually remains your favorite. Basic Fun and the anniversary stuff and some of the clothing is for us. But MLP is for kids.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on February 16, 2024, 02:13:41 AM
And I also disagree that G5 is lame (nobody said this exactly, but the vibe is there).

Oh, I think very very similar words have been used before, lol, it's not just a vibe ;)

But we need to make a distinction between the quality of the toyline and the entertainment side of it. As a toyline, MLP has become a real joke. It doesn't even have its own section anymore in a lot of stores; the few mlp products they have are thrown together with a lot of other small brand creatures. Space filler, if you will.

And while G1 - G3 weren't geared towards adults, they were of such a high level that they transcended the core market (kids). The primary focus was on the collectibility of it, which continues to have a loyal fanbase even to this day.

For a company with a new philosophy of "Fewer brands but Bigger and Better", they botched MLP completely.

I also refuse to accept the general excuse that kids don't play with toys anymore and are opting for gaming, online experiences, etc., so companies are inclined to put less effort in their products.
If that was the case, all toy companies would be suffering like Hasbro is. But there are plenty of brands who are doing extremely well, primarily because they keep their focus on the collectibility aspect.

Hasbro simply lost touch with the market, first and foremost.

Edit: I knew I forgot something. This is a headline from CNBC, not so long ago: Adults are buying toys for themselves, and it’s the biggest source of growth for the industry
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 16, 2024, 07:52:16 AM
And I also disagree that G5 is lame (nobody said this exactly, but the vibe is there).

Oh, I think very very similar words have been used before, lol, it's not just a vibe ;)

But we need to make a distinction between the quality of the toyline and the entertainment side of it. As a toyline, MLP has become a real joke. It doesn't even have its own section anymore in a lot of stores; the few mlp products they have are thrown together with a lot of other small brand creatures. Space filler, if you will.

This, 100%. I haven't watched any of the G5 media bar the original movie, I'm only observing by the non movement on store shelves and the complete lack of restocking in toy stores here in the UK that the toy line of G5 is a whimper. And that is the core of what MLP is meant to be, so I am not really sure that the media side matters. Jem was a great TV show, and still is a cult classic - but the toy line folded because it couldn't beat barbie. And so then the show ended abruptly with a silly final episode about BaNee's Dad and a very cheesy farewell song.

G5 is not controversial, it doesn't inspire fan wars and nastiness. It's a good antidote to the mess brony left G4 in. I don't think anything after G4 would have been an easy success - especially when tied up in the same world that has been exhausted, broken and was never that deep or well constructed to begin with.

All that said, I'm not in favour of MLP at any cost. I remember a (much more violent and aggressive) debate about this when the Jem movie came out (people who wanted Jem at any cost vs those who wanted Jem left alone)...it's something people will have different views on, but I personally feel that G4 damaged MLP irrevocably. And either it should have ended there...or at least taken a long, long hiatus (maybe even till the 50th anniversary) before trying again.

That comment about adults being the biggest growth in the industry is actually quite logical though. Current adults were kids that grew up with toys, rather than digital everything. True, the generation behind us had more of the digital stuff, but still, the physical toy concept is something we grew up with, and if modern kids are not as interested in toys (although I think they are, tbh, having had plenty of kids+toy coming into my workplace lately), it makes sense that we'd be the ones buying them.

I think it's also more acceptable now, with online collector culture, to buy toys as adults.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Carrehz on February 16, 2024, 08:26:00 AM
I definitely agree MLP is for kids and we're a periphery demographic at best (and that's how it should be!), but are kids actually interested in the G5 toys? They've been shelfwarming like crazy over here.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: TheClassCalico on February 16, 2024, 11:25:26 AM
I cannot help but wonder how well it would do if they went back to having a lot of variety in characters. G5 is so far very same-y, and with the shows presumably not doing as well as G4 overall (the Brony fandom was, and still is, huge, and even younger children at the time seemed to really enjoy FIM), it probably cannot rely as heavily on show popularity as G4 likely could.

Adding more variety may help, as collectability is still a big thing in the toy industry, and My Little Pony was very collectable and varied variety until late G3.

Maybe I am biassed as somebody who personally favours variety in characters, but nevertheless, I am curious to know whether a change in that direction may help if sales aren't doing so well.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Taffeta on February 16, 2024, 11:53:03 AM
I used to see kids in the pony section of toy stores, and also kids walking around with pony design clothing, or build a bear plushes, or the ponies themselves.

I have not seen that for G5, once.

I think variety would help.

I do see kids in other aisles and with other toys. Just not ponies.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 16, 2024, 02:28:45 PM
I used to see kids in the pony section of toy stores, and also kids walking around with pony design clothing, or build a bear plushes, or the ponies themselves.

I have not seen that for G5, once.

I think variety would help.

I do see kids in other aisles and with other toys. Just not ponies.

MLP is boring because Hasbro is boring.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2024, 04:24:38 PM
I used to see kids in the pony section of toy stores, and also kids walking around with pony design clothing, or build a bear plushes, or the ponies themselves.

I have not seen that for G5, once.

I think variety would help.

I do see kids in other aisles and with other toys. Just not ponies.
My Walmart doesn't even have a pony section any more :( I have yet to check the other Walmart(s) or Target
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on February 17, 2024, 07:24:34 AM
G1 MLP was a major success because at the time, there was pretty much nothing else like it. 

Animal care + fashion doll hair play + a touch of fantasy + virtually unlimited possibilities of collecting

After a decade though, there were enough ponies in every family's toybox to fill it up,   unlike action figures, which tended to have the Core Characters and then relied on playsets.  Plus if we are talking GI Joe, there were several refreshes on the Core because who didn't use firecrackers or bury them or fire them out of Nerf guns, LOL  then you needed another one!  My friends and I unintentionally wrecked a number of Joes and a few Ninja Turtles...

G2 was just too radically different in style than G1 plus it had no accompanying TV show. 

G3 was amazing in its first 5 years, because it had been so long since ponies were on shelves, plus they really went overboard on the variety and gimmicks.  There was so much stuff that TRU had an entire section devoted to it and it was easier to find than the "pink Barbie aisle".  Also I don't think there were too many competing lines of Fantasy Animal Care Fashion Dolls yet.  LPS had a comeback but it wasn't as huge as MLP. 

G4 had a wonderful start - a TV show produced by big names in animation, a large assortment of characters, and fans who were ready to collect MORE after G3 slowly fizzled out with Mane 6 re-releases.  Unfortunately, they decided to 1) repeat their Core Character re-release mistakes, and 2) listen to the very vocal fanbase who wanted MLP to be more adult-oriented so that they felt comfortable filling their shelves and bedrooms with it.  Nothing will destroy a kids toyline faster than "unsafe for work" Google search results! 

Somewhere between G4 and G5, technology for children exploded onto the market.  What toddler DOESN'T own at least 3 things made by Vtech? 

Plus now there are too many Animal Character shows right now for kids to have MLP claim its market share.  Paw Patrol and its Cats Crew.  Miraculous, almost all the "heroes" are animal-themed.  all the blind box toys and plushies like Squishmallows... even Disney has come back into the spotlight with Doorables, ILY, Tsum Tsums, the little backpack toys, Animator dolls and now American Girl Disney Princesses. 

and if you prefer Fashion Dolls, we have Barbie, Monster High, LOL, Rainbow High, NaNaNa...  it's going to be hard to shock the toy market with something unique and different because everyone is throwing all their ideas out there.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 17, 2024, 12:08:57 PM
I can safely say I've never blown up my toys.  ^^;
There have always been animal character shows and toys
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 17, 2024, 02:22:46 PM
Offering my perspective as a parent, I've been greatly disappointed in the quality of MLP toys for some time. Even if they're just for kids, the gross hair they're using that gets ruined so easily made my little girl cry because she couldn't even get a brush through it. She was 4 and she cared about quality.
 :shrug:

Parents are the target market, even before kids. If G5 offered a wider variety of characters, I'd buy more ponies for my kids. But they have the main 5, we can't find Misty anywhere, so we're basically done with the entire gen lol. Can't buy ponies for my kids' friends' birthdays either since there's just too few characters to risk getting a repeat for someone. So I just don't buy My Little Pony. Well done, Hasbro.
Title: Re: ~Out Now and Coming Soon ~
Post by: lonewolf on March 05, 2024, 06:01:21 AM
Offering my perspective as a parent, I've been greatly disappointed in the quality of MLP toys for some time. Even if they're just for kids, the gross hair they're using that gets ruined so easily made my little girl cry because she couldn't even get a brush through it. She was 4 and she cared about quality.
 :shrug:

Parents are the target market, even before kids. If G5 offered a wider variety of characters, I'd buy more ponies for my kids. But they have the main 5, we can't find Misty anywhere, so we're basically done with the entire gen lol. Can't buy ponies for my kids' friends' birthdays either since there's just too few characters to risk getting a repeat for someone. So I just don't buy My Little Pony. Well done, Hasbro.

I've been to 3 different Walmarts a few times since December. And none of them have had any  ponies aside from one that had a bunch of little G5 Izzy keychain sets in clearance, and  fakie ponies. Likewise my Dollar General put the ones they had in clearance (and I recently got what was probably the last pony thing they had: A G4 Rainbow Equestria favorites BB size set for $10, marked down from $20 ).  It's not looking good IMO.
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