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Title: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Chi on March 28, 2012, 04:00:27 PM
Someone on another pony site find the wedding castle on Taobao!
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I would totally order one for myself early but the price is 150 Chinese Yuan, which translates into 23 USD.
I can't even begin to imagine how much shipping would cost, so I'll be waiting for this until it's actually released.


There's also what appears to be a talking Cadence with movable light-up wings for 120 Chinese Yuan/19 USD.
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On the close-up, she looks much different than the adorable little brushable we've already seen.
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So what do you think about the set and the light-up Cadence? :)
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: gemini_pony on March 28, 2012, 04:02:42 PM
Ohhhh *grabby hands* I want them!!
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Post by: PonyPancake on March 28, 2012, 04:11:20 PM
I need that castle *_* I can wait though, money's kinda tight xD. Still, that castle is gonna make an awesome display for my collection!
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Icicle on March 28, 2012, 04:20:42 PM
The light up Cadence looks pretty good o_o;! Good to see that her price via Taobao (before shipping/fees, of course) seems to be right on par with what the Talking Celestia is.. so maybe, being hopefully here, the 23 for the wedding playset is about on par with what it'll be here.

...I know I'm dreaming ;o;
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: cesprins on March 28, 2012, 04:38:29 PM
Ooooh, the castle! It's coming~~

*hype*
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Post by: saply on March 28, 2012, 06:26:23 PM
Very tempting. I dunno though, I know this specific set is 100% coming to stores, so I'd rather use TaoBao for variants and things I couldn't normally get.


(Translation: I be poor)
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Post by: DazzleKitty on March 28, 2012, 06:31:09 PM
Well, maybe these will be showing up in stores soon then since they are obviously now being made and packed up in the factory.
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Post by: scarletjul on March 28, 2012, 07:50:23 PM
$23 for the castle?  Really?

I'm totally going to buy it when it's released.  :)
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Post by: ashes on March 28, 2012, 08:21:02 PM
I just can't wait for the castle to show up in stores!  :D
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Post by: Flitter on March 28, 2012, 09:33:40 PM
Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait for that castle to be in stores!
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Post by: Rarityfan2011 on March 29, 2012, 01:08:23 AM
I hope this will be available soon here!
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Post by: Vesperline on March 29, 2012, 01:18:08 AM
I haven't been buying any of the G4 beyond the regular ponies, but this I think I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for.
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: hathorcat on March 29, 2012, 01:24:03 AM
The shipping on that will be expensive...I think it is all going to depend on how much it ends up at in stores

I doubt very much the € or £ price is going to be as low as $23 per unit...so you never know what the cheapest option will be...

As I only want the ponies anyway I ll leave this one I think until I see it in person in case I can be won over!
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: StarDapple on March 29, 2012, 06:49:08 AM
Cadence looks gorgeous!  I can't buy the castle sadly, since I have no room, but I will definitely get Cadence.  :)
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Filthy on March 29, 2012, 08:07:44 AM
So they didn't make Cadance with gradient wings after all. I was hoping for the purple winged one to be a prototype.. Oh well, I can live with that. :P  And I'll be needing that castle!
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Dragonflitter on March 29, 2012, 08:21:33 AM
Hmm this is the first time I've seen taobao sell fully packaged MLP products. Is this new or have I just missed the others?

It definitely doesn't seem like these were factor errors take from the factory dustbins. If anything these look like they were taken off a shelf and then sold on taoboa.

Maybe the items are out for sale in Chinese stores before they hit other countries?
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: hathorcat on March 29, 2012, 08:28:39 AM
Hmm this is the first time I've seen taobao sell fully packaged MLP products. Is this new or have I just missed the others?

It definitely doesn't seem like these were factor errors take from the factory dustbins. If anything these look like they were taken off a shelf and then sold on taoboa.

Maybe the items are out for sale in Chinese stores before they hit other countries?

There are plenty of packaged items on Taobao...they have had AppleJack and TS in their wedding brushables for a couple of weeks now...
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Post by: BrightIdea on March 29, 2012, 08:30:59 AM
Hmm this is the first time I've seen taobao sell fully packaged MLP products. Is this new or have I just missed the others?

It definitely doesn't seem like these were factor errors take from the factory dustbins. If anything these look like they were taken off a shelf and then sold on taoboa.

Maybe the items are out for sale in Chinese stores before they hit other countries?


Yeah, I think you are right Dragonflitter, China gets everything first.


As for the packaged products, there are lots of packaged products on Taobao. It's sort of like ebay, if the seller has a packaged one they sell it packaged, and if they get it in bulk or unpackaged, they will sell it like that.


Woo! So excited for the gigantic Cadence. She looks pretty!
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Dragonflitter on March 29, 2012, 11:15:39 AM
Ohh gotcha. I've only seen the loose ponies being sold. Very cool! ^_^ I do hope that means we'll see them in our stores soon!
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Varkolak on March 29, 2012, 11:23:44 AM
WHERE DO I ORDER??!?!??!?!? WHERE?! WHERE?!?!?! I'LL PAY THAT PRICE!!!!!!! D: WHERE CAN I FIND THIS!??!!?!?!?! T-T can someone help me figure out how to order?! i need this today!!! i saved up over $100 to spend on wedding ponies!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEE *heart failure*
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Wysteria on March 29, 2012, 11:36:46 AM
I'm so glad the giant doesn't have fabric wings, she's so pretty:D I definetly need to save up for when these hit stores!
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Post by: Varkolak on March 29, 2012, 11:46:26 AM
i don't see it for sale on there

Post Merge: March 29, 2012, 11:49:21 AM

i see it!!!! but how do i buy it?! D:
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Gingerbread on March 29, 2012, 11:51:00 AM
WANT...but shipping is going to be extortionate.

Does anyone know if the castle is going to be released in the UK? If not it may be worth ordering one of those - if there are any left, which i doubt right now.
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Post by: Varkolak on March 29, 2012, 11:59:36 AM
DARN IT! everytime i click "Add to cart" my whole browser crashes.
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Post by: Icicle on March 29, 2012, 12:01:49 PM
You need to use a middle man site, like TaoBao Now, to order from them. You will have to pay extra fees though.
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Varkolak on March 29, 2012, 12:19:50 PM
thank you so much icicle! i was able to order it! :) it was cheaper than i expected to pay! (i thought it'd be more in stores here! i'm shocked at the price on there!! whew! even with the 10% fee to taobao now!) thank you so much for your help and for finding me the link!
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Post by: Icicle on March 29, 2012, 12:29:04 PM
No problem, happy to help to make someone's day good~
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Post by: hathorcat on March 29, 2012, 01:14:21 PM
thank you so much icicle! i was able to order it! :) it was cheaper than i expected to pay! (i thought it'd be more in stores here! i'm shocked at the price on there!! whew! even with the 10% fee to taobao now!) thank you so much for your help and for finding me the link!

You wont have been given the shipping on to you price as yet...at the start you only pay item price, shipping to the agent and your commission...after your agent gets the item they will ask you to pay a further amount for shipping....just to let you know.
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Eternia on March 29, 2012, 02:20:36 PM
what is that white thing around her horn?!
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Icicle on March 29, 2012, 02:26:13 PM
what is that white thing around her horn?!
I think it might be some sort of hat/veil for her wedding outfit. At least that's what it looked like to me from the display at Toy Fair. (http://i.imgur.com/SRY5B.jpg)
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Post by: TE_Starflower on March 29, 2012, 02:53:06 PM
my TRU and Walmarts are STILL over runned with light-up, talking Celestias from wave 1.  Didn't Hasbro learn from that?
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Post by: Icicle on March 29, 2012, 02:57:55 PM
my TRU and Walmarts are STILL over runned with light-up, talking Celestias from wave 1.  Didn't Hasbro learn from that?
Well, they kind of did. They must have sold well enough to continue to use the mold (see Cadence).. but they also learned to not make her pink since a white Celestia is going to be on sale this fall at TRUs, IIRC.
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Post by: Eternia on March 29, 2012, 03:00:24 PM
ah, thanks for that Icicle!
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Post by: Sonata on March 29, 2012, 03:25:27 PM
MAN, I would grab that castle and customize it SO BAD and make it so WONDERFUL. Urgh, the itch to do it... *twitch*
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: hathorcat on March 29, 2012, 03:28:32 PM
my TRU and Walmarts are STILL over runned with light-up, talking Celestias from wave 1.  Didn't Hasbro learn from that?

Lol no...I guess not...Talking Celestia is the one item that seems to always be left on shelves, although I think she was too expensive in the UK....

They paid for the mould and the style though...they ll aim to try a couple of times! And I guess they like the idea of a larger distinct Princess toy...
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: MimiTheMuse on March 29, 2012, 04:30:05 PM
*squee* I can't wait for the Castle! I didn't think I'd want another castle, since I have the G3 one, but I think it would display alot better on a shelf in one direction. And I love the whole wedding theme. When I was a little girl we were constantly giving our ponies weddings...lol.
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: LadyMoondancer on March 29, 2012, 06:37:58 PM
What are the odds that Cadence says the exact same phrases in the exact same voice as Talking Celestia?  Let's start taking bets here . . .
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Rainbowjuice on March 29, 2012, 06:48:33 PM
Am I the only one annoyed by SA's troll hair? Why can't he have lovely locks like the G1 boys! *sob*
Personally, I don't like Cadence, something about her bothers me. Need her hubby though!
The castle looks great but the thought of the shipping scares me beyond words!
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Post by: Varkolak on March 29, 2012, 07:36:16 PM
i'm expecting shipping to be a nightmare. but the fine print said i have a few weeks to pay or they'll send it back or something. my next check will be a huge one. i'm just waaaayyyyy too impatient to wait. of course by the time it gets here, they'll probably be in stores. -.-
i've had worse though... $200 pretty much given to a machanic to just let my car sit there. he sent it back saying it was fixed, when all he did was break a part, stick it back on and make it worse. never got that money back! just gotta keep reminding myself that i've wasted more money, on dumber things!!!!!! >.< after a bottle of pepto i should be good.
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Post by: saply on March 29, 2012, 08:15:34 PM
i'm expecting shipping to be a nightmare. but the fine print said i have a few weeks to pay or they'll send it back or something. my next check will be a huge one. i'm just waaaayyyyy too impatient to wait. of course by the time it gets here, they'll probably be in stores. -.-
i've had worse though... $200 pretty much given to a machanic to just let my car sit there. he sent it back saying it was fixed, when all he did was break a part, stick it back on and make it worse. never got that money back! just gotta keep reminding myself that i've wasted more money, on dumber things!!!!!! >.< after a bottle of pepto i should be good.
It is not wasting money for something you love ^_^
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Chi on March 29, 2012, 08:21:30 PM
i'm expecting shipping to be a nightmare. but the fine print said i have a few weeks to pay or they'll send it back or something. my next check will be a huge one. i'm just waaaayyyyy too impatient to wait. of course by the time it gets here, they'll probably be in stores. -.-
i've had worse though... $200 pretty much given to a machanic to just let my car sit there. he sent it back saying it was fixed, when all he did was break a part, stick it back on and make it worse. never got that money back! just gotta keep reminding myself that i've wasted more money, on dumber things!!!!!! >.< after a bottle of pepto i should be good.
You do have a few days or so to pay, but remember if you haven't paid for the item yet, they won't order it! The shipping quote won't happen until it's arrived in their office and has been inspected and weighed. They'll give you 4 shipping options ranging from highest to lowest, but lowest also being the slowest method and with the most customs restrictions.
Good luck and I hope they arrive to you safely! It's not "stupid" because it's something you want and know you'll appreciate having.  C:
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Varkolak on March 29, 2012, 08:41:06 PM
thanks for letting me know! i left a note for them that i'd like cheap shipping, but at least i'll have time to get some money while its being ordered and arriving at their office. i dipped into savings for it. XD
this is the week all my bills are due (i forgot about car insurence) and i already spent $30 on ponies this week >.<
i got my bills paid, now i just have to work on putting back what i took out of savings, and cover shipping. anyone have a guess on how much it might run? i don't have any guesses on how much it could be, but i'm expecting the worst, so it doesn't hit me too hard! lol
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Chi on March 29, 2012, 08:47:29 PM
thanks for letting me know! i left a note for them that i'd like cheap shipping, but at least i'll have time to get some money while its being ordered and arriving at their office. i dipped into savings for it. XD
this is the week all my bills are due (i forgot about car insurence) and i already spent $30 on ponies this week >.<
i got my bills paid, now i just have to work on putting back what i took out of savings, and cover shipping. anyone have a guess on how much it might run? i don't have any guesses on how much it could be, but i'm expecting the worst, so it doesn't hit me too hard! lol
You didn't really have to make a note for it. They'll give you all four options (http://i.imgur.com/lE0vN.png (http://i.imgur.com/lE0vN.png)) and then you pick the one you want. :)  (Yours probably won't be that expensive, don't worry!!) I hope you don't make yourself broke over this! ;_;
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Post by: cesprins on March 29, 2012, 09:00:51 PM
I agree if its something you love its not a penny wasted. Do post pictures/review of your lovely pre-release buy. I'm itching to see this set so badly!! I really hope it comes out before the fall, or I might have to order it off taobao for a hefty price tag too!
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Post by: mshesha on March 30, 2012, 06:25:24 AM
I'm applying for TRUs credit card when they arrive- 10% of my future shopping spree. :P
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Post by: Varkolak on March 30, 2012, 08:22:16 AM
i just can't wait any longer, so i'm willing to fork over all the money. even if the end total adds up to the cost of like 3 when they hit stores XD
i hope they hit stores soon, if that's the case i'll get a couple more. 1 for play purpose >_> and the rest for collection purpose. i have a few ponies i have to marry. *cough* mimic and barnacle *cough*
so i have to play with one. XD don't judge me


i just hope it gets ordered in time, my taobaonow thing says payment received but it doesn't say if it was ordered or not.
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Rarityfan2011 on April 02, 2012, 08:54:02 AM
Wedding update

Spoiler
http://www.friendshipismagic.org/forum/f6/royal-wedding-pictures-d-11206/#post245064
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Post by: Rainbowjuice on April 02, 2012, 01:57:06 PM
If Twilight and Shining Armour's parents are not present I WILL BE VERY DISAPPOINTED!
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Post by: ladybrooklyn on April 02, 2012, 02:06:59 PM
If Twilight and Shining Armour's parents are not present I WILL BE VERY DISAPPOINTED!
They are there. There's a clip floating around of the beginning of the ceremony... and you can see them standing together... ;)
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Rainbowjuice on April 02, 2012, 02:12:16 PM
If Twilight and Shining Armour's parents are not present I WILL BE VERY DISAPPOINTED!
They are there. There's a clip floating around of the beginning of the ceremony... and you can see them standing together... ;)
YAY!
I love them so much. totally not making customs of them though...*LIES*
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Varkolak on April 02, 2012, 05:13:53 PM
my bank account got frozen since i ordered, so i missed the shipping part before their holiday. i'll get to pay for shipping on thursday though and then they'll be on their way again! :D
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Post by: Filthy on April 03, 2012, 01:39:18 AM
Wedding update

Spoiler
http://www.friendshipismagic.org/forum/f6/royal-wedding-pictures-d-11206/#post245064
So Luna is there after all! I was wondering where she was.. But what's with the 'evilish' expression? :what:

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Post by: Gingerbread on April 03, 2012, 04:37:56 AM
Taobaonow have got back to me and the seller has sold out. Buggerit. I reallreallyreallyreally *takes deep breath* reallyreallyREALLYreally hope this is released in the UK!
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Varkolak on April 03, 2012, 05:39:43 AM
Wedding update

Spoiler
http://www.friendshipismagic.org/forum/f6/royal-wedding-pictures-d-11206/#post245064

i really hope something becomes of that rarity picture
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Gingerbread on April 03, 2012, 08:37:06 AM
I can't see anything :( *grumbles*
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Post by: Varkolak on April 05, 2012, 05:34:18 AM
i got my invoice today for shipping.. once this is all said and done i will have spent $100 on this wedding castle just to have it a little bit early >.<
*really hopes my fiance doesn't ask how much i spent* lol i'm really hoping its a little different from the ones that hit stores, then i'll feel less bad about all that money. at least i got lots of extra hours at work this week! lol
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Post by: kCherry on April 05, 2012, 08:18:10 AM
Oh!!! A G4 Playset that I want!!
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Post by: Firehooves on April 05, 2012, 01:25:59 PM
Ok, I am more convinced than ever- the castle that comes with the couple is the toy version of Canterlot castle! It looks just like the one in the cartoon!
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Post by: Lon-san on April 05, 2012, 01:32:20 PM
What are the odds that Cadence says the exact same phrases in the exact same voice as Talking Celestia?  Let's start taking bets here . . .

Curious as heck. It would be kind of cheesy, though. Hopefully someone with one in hand can either confirm or deny with a video!  :lol:
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Rarityfan2011 on April 19, 2012, 04:24:30 PM
Here we go again

Spoiler
http://io9.com/5903556/an-exclusive-look-at-the-my-little-pony-wedding-of-the-century
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Post by: Bunny-san on April 19, 2012, 06:40:21 PM
Princess Cadence, you are my newest Luna bait. Welcome to the Herd. :D
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Post by: Varkolak on April 19, 2012, 06:43:17 PM
my castle arrives tomorrow! :D
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Post by: Gingerbread on April 20, 2012, 03:36:14 AM
PleasepleasePLEASE don't forget to take some pics! :cheer:
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Post by: Varkolak on April 20, 2012, 06:38:40 AM
PleasepleasePLEASE don't forget to take some pics! :cheer:

i won't forget! :D it should be arriving at any minute now!

Post Merge: April 20, 2012, 08:49:06 AM

http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,293733.new.html#new

there's a thread i made with a video showing it
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Post by: Lon-san on April 20, 2012, 09:51:16 AM
Princess Cadence, you are my newest Luna bait. Welcome to the Herd. :D

You may want to hold off a little. There's that Luna that turned up on Taobao. Even if you figure she needs work, she was might worth less than an intact Cadence and a better bait.
Title: Re: Princess Cadence and Shining Armour's wedding castle on Taobao!
Post by: Gingerbread on April 20, 2012, 12:36:46 PM
PleasepleasePLEASE don't forget to take some pics! :cheer:

i won't forget! :D it should be arriving at any minute now!

Post Merge: April 20, 2012, 08:49:06 AM

http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,293733.new.html#new

there's a thread i made with a video showing it

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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