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Title: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on January 28, 2014, 07:08:57 AM
Time to start a New York Toy Fair thread!

Idle Hands Blog has put up a bit of info about MLP @ NY Toy Fair
http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/01/toy-fair-2014-hefty-sampling-of-hasbros.html

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My Little Pony introduces the latest flying Pegasus in Equestria with the Flip and Whirl Rainbow Dash pony and children can also discover the newest Royal Empire with the Friendship Rainbow Kingdom playset. My Little Pony Equestria Girls show that music really does rock with the introduction of the Dolls That Rock collection in spring.

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My Little Pony Flip and Whirl Rainbow Dash Pony: Ages 3 and up, Available Spring 2014
Teh Fastest flying Pegasus in Equestria loves to show off her adventurous side! This Rainbow Dash figure speaks fun phrases and when put into a seated position springs up into a backflip! Fans can customise their Rainbow Dash figure using the included rainbow stickers, which easily rub onto the figure.


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My Little Pony Friendship Rainbow Kingdom Playset: Ages 3 and up, Available Autumn 2014
My Little Pony fans can discover the newest royal empire inside the Friendship Rainbow Kingdom Castle Playset, a grand three level palace fit for a pony princess! Use the friendship keys to unlock a number of magical accessories within the kingdom, including a wardrobe, vanity, book, and treasure chest. Pony friends can travel the kingdom in style on the rolling cloud car, taking a ride down a fun swirly slide.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FHRNlAp0NXM/UudaWRoBhSI/AAAAAAAAnuY/iMcf4kfETzQ/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+Equestria+Girls+Dolls+That+Rock.jpg
My Little Pony Equestria Girls Dolls That Rock: Ages 5 and up, Spring 2014
Fans of the My Little Pony Equestria Girls characters will love to sing alongside their favorite characters with the My Little Pony Equestria Girls Dolls That Rock collection. Kids can make the Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle, or Adagio Dazzle dolls high five and each doll will "come to life", singing the My Little Pony Equestria Girls song. Fans can also high-five their dolls and sing along.

That Rainbow Castle is freakin' huge  :shocked:
I'm guessing the pony there is Twilight even though it's hard to tell and it kinda looks like Luna, but the castle has a library...
Looking like all the Rainbow Power stuff might lead to Twilight is getting her own Rainbow Kingdom?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zargata on January 28, 2014, 07:25:34 AM
Geez! That castle! If it's Luna, it's a more show accurate version, which is nice. She sure does look blue.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: NoDivision on January 28, 2014, 07:37:30 AM
Liiiibbraarryy <3
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: achab1984 on January 28, 2014, 07:54:53 AM
Oh another building that my daughter is going to want......LOL
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bow Tie on January 28, 2014, 07:56:08 AM
I'm kind of interested in who this Adaigo Dazzle is they mention for EQG. It's quite an interesting name. :huh:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lucky_Ladybug on January 28, 2014, 08:02:34 AM
I almost wonder if the name is incorrect. Or alternately, perhaps she's the new antagonist....

That castle is AWESOME! Hate to think how much it will retail for, though.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lightning Twirl on January 28, 2014, 08:46:15 AM
I NEED THAT CASTLE! Come'on it has a SLIDE!!! *gimme gimme!* perfect for LPS pets!! :)

Post Merge: January 28, 2014, 08:47:54 AM

Adagio Dazzle? Cant be a mistake, it has the name 'dazzle' and you know how Hasbro just looves to include that word into pony names! x'D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Iris on January 28, 2014, 08:53:06 AM
I thought it was weird that they would choose such a.. not easily recognizable English word for the name for Adagio but apparently it's a musical term, so that kind of makes sense for a pony in a musical themed group.

Still makes more sense for an older crowd then the usual age group they claim to target.

I'm interested to see what she/he looks like!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on January 28, 2014, 09:13:21 AM
I gotta say that I'm not loving the castle.

Unsurprisingly- there seem to be far fewer peeks into the NY Toyfair stuff (which is more locked down) than the UK ToyFair. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bow Tie on January 28, 2014, 09:15:15 AM
I gotta say that I'm not loving the castle.

Unsurprisingly- there seem to be far fewer peeks into the NY Toyfair stuff (which is more locked down) than the UK ToyFair.
Really? I always felt the NY Toy Fair wasn't as locked down. There were tons of images the last couple of years.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on January 28, 2014, 09:20:15 AM
I gotta say that I'm not loving the castle.

Unsurprisingly- there seem to be far fewer peeks into the NY Toyfair stuff (which is more locked down) than the UK ToyFair.
Really? I always felt the NY Toy Fair wasn't as locked down. There were tons of images the last couple of years.

It is a lot harder for a regular person to see stuff at the NY Toy Fair-  I think the only people sneaking (and I do mean sneaking) pictures of the stuffs are people with Press passes and credentials- and even those are getting harder to get these days.  I got in with a badge from a toy buyer two years back and saw absolutely nothing...

A family friend is in the toy marketing business and she just told me that ToyFair USED to be the big thing- but now most transactions with the buyers (ie Walmart, Target, etc.) happen by appointment- throughout the year.  Toyfair isn't what it used to be.  And there is a lot more lockdown about new ideas and toys until almost final production because of the terrible problems with toy companies stealing each other's ideas.

Guess we'll have to wait and see if some better photos leak out from some sneaky press person with a stealth camera...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on January 28, 2014, 09:21:45 AM
I gotta say that I'm not loving the castle.

Unsurprisingly- there seem to be far fewer peeks into the NY Toyfair stuff (which is more locked down) than the UK ToyFair.
Really? I always felt the NY Toy Fair wasn't as locked down. There were tons of images the last couple of years.
I'm sure there will be many more peeks and pics coming. The fair itself isn't until Feb 16.  ^.^
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on January 28, 2014, 09:43:26 AM
I follow a tumblr blog of someone who usually ends up going to the Fair (they work for Disney merchandising in New York) so I'll keep my eyes peeled!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Firehooves on January 28, 2014, 09:46:48 AM
OH MY GOSH! The restoration of Luna and Celestia's old castle, Twilight becoming a princess.... IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on January 28, 2014, 09:52:50 AM
OH MY GOSH! The restoration of Luna and Celestia's old castle, Twilight becoming a princess.... IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!
Haha, I think they might be giving a lot away about season 4 with the "Use the friendship keys to unlock a number of magical accessories within the kingdom" part.
Of course it might be like last year's Crystal Palace and not really have anything to do with the show  :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on January 28, 2014, 10:21:52 AM
I agree, we will eventually see pretty much anything on the Hasbro stand at the US Fair. The UK one tends to be a bit more tightly controlled because brands want the US one to be the big reveal and therefore have to be careful at the UK one which traditionally runs the month before.

The US Toy Fair has plenty of toy bloggers and toy/businesses reporters. Some of whom get the Hasbro press release heads up - i.e. Idlehands for example - while others are just industry fans. Hasbro staff are normally happy to allow pictures to be taken and questions to be answered after the first day.

The pony in the playset does look like Luna but with the library you would think it will be Twilight; maybe its a Luna-ised version of the weird hippy winged Twilight who came with last years castle?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Malicieuse on January 28, 2014, 10:54:49 AM
Not a fan of that "castle". The colors look pretty ugly to me...
Curious to see the actual pony that comes with it though.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on January 28, 2014, 02:55:41 PM
OH MY GOSH! The restoration of Luna and Celestia's old castle, Twilight becoming a princess.... IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!
Haha, I think they might be giving a lot away about season 4 with the "Use the friendship keys to unlock a number of magical accessories within the kingdom" part.
Of course it might be like last year's Crystal Palace and not really have anything to do with the show  :P

Wow I thought so too- what a spoiler! 

I wish I liked the castle more- I don't love the coloring.  I do hope it comes with a new pony though- can't really tell what's going on in the picture that we can see (although it does look more like LUna than TS)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brighteyes on January 28, 2014, 04:27:09 PM
Time to start a New York Toy Fair thread!


That Rainbow Castle is freakin' huge  :shocked:
I'm guessing the pony there is Twilight even though it's hard to tell and it kinda looks like Luna, but the castle has a library...
Looking like all the Rainbow Power stuff might lead to Twilight is getting her own Rainbow Kingdom?

They keep talking about needing to fix up Luna and Celestia's old castle in the show.  I bet the Rainbow Castle is the Two Sister's castle.  It does have a pretty rocking library :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: moonlight twinkle on January 28, 2014, 05:11:44 PM
I love all of these things! Bring on the ponies! (like my house isn't flooded with them already, I swear ponies and unicorns are taking over the world.)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Ariana on January 28, 2014, 05:38:03 PM
I might be the minority but I actually REALLY love this castle and the color scheme! I really like the blue, red, and yellow color scheme of the set, it seems like these colors are more 'regal' and 'royal' for some reason. I also think it's really cute and unique and I can't WAIT to get it!

 I wonder what the alicorn is with it? Is it that purple clear crystal twilight prototype toy that we saw a while back? Or maybe finally a blue luna? Looking closely the hair actually looks more like Luna...but I'm really not sure...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on January 28, 2014, 05:46:50 PM
WOW, loving that Rainbow Castle! The top spiral and banner is very Canterlot castle, the balcony and swing are very Wedding Castle, and the magenta and aqua pieces are very Crystal Palace... it's like all three locations from the show and the toyline rolled into one giant playset :cheer: although less excited to see the giant pricetag that it will no doubt come with :lol:

The pony does look rather like Luna. Twilight doesn't have light blue in her hair in any of the current Rainbow Power toys, but in the show, her crystal transformation in the Empire turned her a little darker purple than usual, and we all know how the toyline is about matching the right purple to the show's depiction. But I'm also intrigued by the transparent plastic used for this pony, maybe we'll finally see those transparent/translucent/pearl body prototypes, Tropical Pinkie and clear Princess Twy come to fruition! But then again, it could be like the Wedding Flower Fillies prototypes and we may never see her again... :huh:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: moonlight twinkle on January 29, 2014, 03:26:06 AM
I might be the minority but I actually REALLY love this castle and the color scheme! I really like the blue, red, and yellow color scheme of the set, it seems like these colors are more 'regal' and 'royal' for some reason. I also think it's really cute and unique and I can't WAIT to get it!

 I wonder what the alicorn is with it? Is it that purple clear crystal twilight prototype toy that we saw a while back? Or maybe finally a blue luna? Looking closely the hair actually looks more like Luna...but I'm really not sure...
It does look like luna.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on January 29, 2014, 08:36:10 AM
Booooooring...  how about some new brushables!  I don't want gimmicks at this point!   :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Majesty on January 29, 2014, 08:36:52 AM
OH MY GOSH! The restoration of Luna and Celestia's old castle, Twilight becoming a princess.... IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW!

I can see clearly now... :blink:

Seriously though I agree. :biggrin:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Navi on January 29, 2014, 08:47:28 AM
Booooooring...  how about some new brushables!  I don't want gimmicks at this point!   :(

Yes, this! It's not like they don't have a bunch of blind bag characters they could choose from ^^;
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Majesty on January 29, 2014, 08:50:38 AM
I'm not really impressed with G4 playsets in general.  G1 and G3 playsets were much larger and roomier, not with rooms that barely have enough room for one pony.  :huh:  I want to see more brushables, hopefully not another mane 6 clone.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brittney_rochelle on January 29, 2014, 08:58:41 AM
Wait, I've seen that pinkie pie in Walmart!!!! Does her other release do the high five thing?


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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on January 29, 2014, 02:16:41 PM
Wait, I've seen that pinkie pie in Walmart!!!! Does her other release do the high five thing?


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The Pinkie and Twilight are out at the moment. I would guess perhaps there is a second wave of them which will mean they are both released with the new character....or the new character is going to come with the stage set which you have to shell out for in order to purchase her.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Salli on January 29, 2014, 02:30:23 PM
I hate that they make me buy big sets just to get Luna or one other pony. Not a fan of the castle's colors for myeslf but I am loving that slide AND there is always spray paint... I bet I could make over that castle to be Luna's.

Can't wait for more fair pix. There should be some new brushables in at least the new TRU collector's set.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on January 29, 2014, 03:22:17 PM
I'm not really impressed with G4 playsets in general.  G1 and G3 playsets were much larger and roomier, not with rooms that barely have enough room for one pony.  :huh:  I want to see more brushables, hopefully not another mane 6 clone.
  Yes, G4's are just too simple :( , G3's are super high tech :)   music and lights playing ,both sides able to display ponies(in the Celebration Castle  :), I mean the FS G4 fit tightly in the G3 Crystal Rainbow Castle,I love that it  opens itself  from 1 story to 3 stories with a touch of its wand  :)
Even G2's Castle had at least a button with magnets to close and open the door , the areas on the side can move, and can be closed to store it,and  had much more decoration and detail on it than what we get now on these g4's  .
hope they come out eventually with something to surpass the other Generations :)
I love Castles so will probably get this one anyway, Is better than nothing though. (:

Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: summerday on January 29, 2014, 03:35:24 PM
I'm not particularly fond of it myself. But, maybe kids who aren't into pink, including little boys, would be drawn to it.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on January 29, 2014, 04:18:19 PM
I'm not particularly fond of it myself. But, maybe kids who aren't into pink, including little boys, would be drawn to it.

Well that's a very good point.  I am not a big fan of the colors myself-  but I guess kids probably are drawn to bright colors- and I certainly DON'T object to the castle not being pink- which is the color it probably would have been if not primary colored  (personally I'd prefer castle colored...)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: ButtercreamDream on January 29, 2014, 04:35:47 PM
I'm excited about the castle.  Not G1 or G3 excited, but it looks better than the other G4 playsets we've seen.  I'm a big fan of any colour other than pink and pastels (I'm just bored of them), so the colour is fine by me.  I guess it's too much to hope that that's a new character that comes with it, right?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brittney_rochelle on January 30, 2014, 06:06:12 AM
I'm not particularly fond of it myself. But, maybe kids who aren't into pink, including little boys, would be drawn to it.

Well that's a very good point.  I am not a big fan of the colors myself-  but I guess kids probably are drawn to bright colors- and I certainly DON'T object to the castle not being pink- which is the color it probably would have been if not primary colored  (personally I'd prefer castle colored...)

I find the castle ugly myself. The way the bright colors clash with that periwinkle...If I were to end up getting it, I would either give the castle to my cousin or paint in more.....pastel, or at least make the colors flow.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 14, 2014, 12:16:03 PM
A write-up from the pre-toy fair investor event
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/toy-fair-38/tfw2005-coverage-of-hasbro-new-york-toy-fair-2014-investor-event-179277/
has little blip about MLP in there
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My Little Pony first. Rainbow Power. Rainbow Dash gets her own kingdom; Rainbow Kingdom. Commercial was shown for the My Little Pony: Pop. Second movie; Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks. Footage shown at the presentation. We didn’t get to see it. Sorry for that Bronies.
I think they meant Twilight is the one getting the "Rainbow Kingdom"
There are some pics from the presentation if you scroll down the page.

Also, here's video of parts of the mlp presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ESTySrGoIg#t=19
Talks a bit about mlp over the past year, rainbow power, pop ponies, EqG & Rainbow Rocks.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 14, 2014, 12:31:53 PM
Yikes... not good news at all... EQG seems to be taking over... Means less and less pony...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: tinyblondie on February 14, 2014, 01:45:24 PM
My little sister will love the castle she loves anything brightly colored . Rainbow Dash is her favorite and she's asked for more ponies for her Birthday so I might get her the Flippy Rainbow Dash for her birthday (if she doesn't want something else) and if it isn't horrendously expensive, the castle for Christmas.

Saying that though I was really exited for the Crystal castle and the Crystal princess set to be released and they never showed up over here. But we already have the Rainbow Dash ^.^
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 14, 2014, 02:05:44 PM
Also, here's video of parts of the mlp presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ESTySrGoIg#t=19
Talks a bit about mlp over the past year, rainbow power, pop ponies, EqG & Rainbow Rocks.

I'm looking forward to the MLP Pop stuff. But only because I'm desperate XD
I'd rather make my own characters than buy the Rainbow Six. Oh, btw, somehow I can't believe EQG was the #1 fashion doll during the Christmas season. Mattel said the exact same thing about MH. Lol?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: PinkRosedust on February 14, 2014, 02:18:05 PM
I really hope we'll be seeing more pony shaped ponies. I'm ready for EG to go away already...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 14, 2014, 03:37:40 PM
Also, here's video of parts of the mlp presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ESTySrGoIg#t=19
Talks a bit about mlp over the past year, rainbow power, pop ponies, EqG & Rainbow Rocks.

I'm looking forward to the MLP Pop stuff. But only because I'm desperate XD
I'd rather make my own characters than buy the Rainbow Six. Oh, btw, somehow I can't believe EQG was the #1 fashion doll during the Christmas season. Mattel said the exact same thing about MH. Lol?

*nods* All stats show that the #1 fashion doll for the whole of 2013 and throughout the Christmas period was Monster High. Its a massive and huge success story, the first time Mattel managed to outsell its own Barbie brand. EQG is not even the second biggest seller - that was Disney Princess.

Its a classic case of some numbers being twisted to big up a product and misleading it a little. That and the "Rainbow Dash" castle are why its always helpful to remember investor information events like this are less about the actual products and more about bigging up commercial success.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 14, 2014, 03:43:02 PM
But now I want Rainbow Dash to have her own kingdom! What to do, what to do...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 14, 2014, 03:51:45 PM
But now I want Rainbow Dash to have her own kingdom! What to do, what to do...

Wait 12 months...surely by then they will have crowned a new princess? :P

Although I do agree think Rainbow Castle would have been much better for Rainbow Dash.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sunset on February 14, 2014, 05:18:12 PM
Don't really have anything to add to the discussion at the moment.  I just wanted to keep an eye on this thread.  So excited to see what comes out of the toy fair!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on February 14, 2014, 05:41:27 PM
I'm not really impressed with G4 playsets in general.  G1 and G3 playsets were much larger and roomier, not with rooms that barely have enough room for one pony.  :huh:  I want to see more brushables, hopefully not another mane 6 clone.

i swear  its liekt eh playsets are for the blind bag ponys not the brushables ><

and  i'm sorry to say  any of tte castles are likely to have  the same crappy qauilty that he prevous 2 did adn  not be at all worth the  money.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: spottedslug on February 14, 2014, 05:49:55 PM
Well... the target market is excited! My 4 year old and 6 year old say they NEED that castle. They won't be getting it, but, they liked everything about it. ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MorningGlorysParadise82 on February 14, 2014, 06:08:42 PM
I found this link (http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/01/toy-fair-2014-hasbro-my-little-pony.html) that shows the Rainbow Castle in bigger detail. It looks like it will not be a big as some think. About the size of the Wedding Castle with an extra level.
I haven't seen the series much but I am STOKED for this Rainbow line! LOVE that slide!
God, I'm gonna have to thin out my other collections (not MLP) just to make room for G4! OY!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 14, 2014, 06:11:45 PM
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Darn it is indeed Twi and not Luna.. Not interested. Pretty cool set though I'm sure kids will like it. Way better than her last palace/castle that thing is junk!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MorningGlorysParadise82 on February 14, 2014, 06:13:15 PM
I'm not thrilled about TS but since she gets her own kingdom, this time it makes sense.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 14, 2014, 06:13:58 PM
I found this link (http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/01/toy-fair-2014-hasbro-my-little-pony.html) that shows the Rainbow Castle in bigger detail. It looks like it will not be a big as some think. About the size of the Wedding Castle with an extra level.
I haven't seen the series much but I am STOKED for this Rainbow line! LOVE that slide!
God, I'm gonna have to thin out my other collections (not MLP) just to make room for G4! OY!

Oh cool I didn't realize they had updated the post with more pics. That is most definitely translucent Twilight!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 14, 2014, 06:16:19 PM
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Finally she's found a home. can tropical pinkie pie be far behind??
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 14, 2014, 06:26:31 PM
Why in the world are they showing those blind bag sets from 7 months ago??? Are we seeing NEW stuff on sunday or just this stuff again??
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 14, 2014, 06:46:53 PM
Why in the world are they showing those blind bag sets from 7 months ago??? Are we seeing NEW stuff on sunday or just this stuff again??

You'll be seeing everything that is "new" or latest to the line, whether it's been out/announced for a while or not. We may have seen Ponyville Newsmaker and the others half a year ago, but they are still the "latest" additions to the minifigure sets line and what's currently on the market. Same with the basic Rainbow Rocks EQG dolls - they'll have been out for a while by the time the fair rolls around but they are still the newest additions to the EQG line, so they get the spotlight.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 14, 2014, 07:09:34 PM
Why in the world are they showing those blind bag sets from 7 months ago??? Are we seeing NEW stuff on sunday or just this stuff again??

You'll be seeing everything that is "new" or latest to the line, whether it's been out/announced for a while or not. We may have seen Ponyville Newsmaker and the others half a year ago, but they are still the "latest" additions to the minifigure sets line and what's currently on the market. Same with the basic Rainbow Rocks EQG dolls - they'll have been out for a while by the time the fair rolls around but they are still the newest additions to the EQG line, so they get the spotlight.

Didn't last year at the toy fair was the first time we saw for the first time the prototypes of The large Nightmare Moon, the Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, and the 2nd Favorites set, as well as the new brushables, and blind bags set all at the same time?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CottonTALE on February 14, 2014, 07:24:11 PM
Didn't last year at the toy fair was the first time we saw for the first time the prototypes of The large Nightmare Moon, the Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, and the 2nd Favorites set, as well as the new brushables, and blind bags set all at the same time?
Yups. I'm excited to see what else is in store for this year
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 14, 2014, 07:32:12 PM
Didn't last year at the toy fair was the first time we saw for the first time the prototypes of The large Nightmare Moon, the Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, and the 2nd Favorites set, as well as the new brushables, and blind bags set all at the same time?
Yups. I'm excited to see what else is in store for this year

YAY!!! In an ideal world the new ones this year will be these in my eyes!

Instead of Talking Large Nightmare Moon > Talking Queen Chrysalis
Instead of Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash > Changeling
Instead of 2nd Fav Set > 3rd fav set all new characters, hopefully some boys!
Instead of masquerade mane 6 plus sunset shimmer singles > All new brushable characters never released before
Instead of Chrysalis bb set, etc > Discord Blind bag, Scootaloo, Applebloom blind bags, etc.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on February 14, 2014, 08:27:44 PM
Didn't last year at the toy fair was the first time we saw for the first time the prototypes of The large Nightmare Moon, the Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, and the 2nd Favorites set, as well as the new brushables, and blind bags set all at the same time?
Yups. I'm excited to see what else is in store for this year

i hae to sound negativa but.. proably just moe Blind bag figures,   more repakcaged mane  six.  and  blind  bag playsets proably. and more EDQ  dolls.

but hopefully i'm wrong and htey will give us more non mane  6 brushables
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 14, 2014, 08:37:25 PM
Didn't last year at the toy fair was the first time we saw for the first time the prototypes of The large Nightmare Moon, the Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, and the 2nd Favorites set, as well as the new brushables, and blind bags set all at the same time?
Yups. I'm excited to see what else is in store for this year

i hae to sound negativa but.. proably just moe Blind bag figures,   more repakcaged mane  six.  and  blind  bag playsets proably. and more EDQ  dolls.

but hopefully i'm wrong and htey will give us more non mane  6 brushables

Totally understand its very hard to be positive after what they have been doing...
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rainbow Dash on February 14, 2014, 09:02:05 PM
But now I want Rainbow Dash to have her own kingdom! What to do, what to do...

Wait 12 months...surely by then they will have crowned a new princess? :P

Although I do agree think Rainbow Castle would have been much better for Rainbow Dash.
My fellow ponies, as your new leader.... who dares disrupt my coronation?

On a serious note, I would totally enjoy alicorn princess Rainbow Dash.  Speaking of the Rainbow Kingdom, shouldn't this technically be a principality, not a kingdom?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 14, 2014, 10:14:00 PM
Get back to us on that one after figuring out how big the Crystal Empire is.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 15, 2014, 04:20:03 AM
That better picture of the castle with the translucent Twilight first popped up on that Brazilian website where the POP ponies showed were. Assuming Idlehands did not source his pictures from that site, this does confirm these are Hasbro supplied images.

Also its pretty standard to see a lot of what we already know about at Toy Fairs. Toy Fair takes place half way through the toy sales year so we always get a mix of whats to come and what should just be hitting shelves now.

But now I want Rainbow Dash to have her own kingdom! What to do, what to do...

Wait 12 months...surely by then they will have crowned a new princess? :P

Although I do agree think Rainbow Castle would have been much better for Rainbow Dash.
My fellow ponies, as your new leader.... who dares disrupt my coronation?

On a serious note, I would totally enjoy alicorn princess Rainbow Dash.  Speaking of the Rainbow Kingdom, shouldn't this technically be a principality, not a kingdom?

I am starting to think ponies are like the Romans or the British...just continuing expanding, taking over new lands/countries, installing their own leaders and declaring allegiance to Rome Canterlot.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 10:23:47 AM
I feel like the hasbro POP figures are going to get confused with the Funko POP figures.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 15, 2014, 10:40:07 AM
Didn't last year at the toy fair was the first time we saw for the first time the prototypes of The large Nightmare Moon, the Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, and the 2nd Favorites set, as well as the new brushables, and blind bags set all at the same time?
Yups. I'm excited to see what else is in store for this year

i hae to sound negativa but.. proably just moe Blind bag figures,   more repakcaged mane  six.  and  blind  bag playsets proably. and more EDQ  dolls.

but hopefully i'm wrong and htey will give us more non mane  6 brushables

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It's kind of sad that our only real hope for new brushables are fanfave exclusives from TRU. I still need to get that set from last year before they take it out of stores, but I never seem to have the $36+tax to drop on it all at once.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 10:41:47 AM
I feel like the hasbro POP figures are going to get confused with the Funko POP figures.

I think people will also think they are related to Cutie Pops. The toyline they stole err got the inspiration for MLP POP :lol:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rainbow Dash on February 15, 2014, 11:12:44 AM
But now I want Rainbow Dash to have her own kingdom! What to do, what to do...

Wait 12 months...surely by then they will have crowned a new princess? :P

Although I do agree think Rainbow Castle would have been much better for Rainbow Dash.
My fellow ponies, as your new leader.... who dares disrupt my coronation?

On a serious note, I would totally enjoy alicorn princess Rainbow Dash.  Speaking of the Rainbow Kingdom, shouldn't this technically be a principality, not a kingdom?

I am starting to think ponies are like the Romans or the British...just continuing expanding, taking over new lands/countries, installing their own leaders and declaring allegiance to Rome Canterlot.

Princess Celestia controls the sun.  I imagine that holds some pretty hefty leverage when it comes to negotiating treaties.  And we've already seen how she loves to manipulate ponies into doing what she wants them to without expressly telling them what to do, so she has plenty of experience being a puppetmaster.  So why not install some puppet governments?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bow Tie on February 15, 2014, 11:37:14 AM
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sanadaookami on February 15, 2014, 11:44:28 AM
OMG - large talking Chrysalis and photo finish pony   :frolic:
I need to see the ponies better- whos blue wing is that poking up from behind D:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 11:46:57 AM
At first I was like: "What the heck is this sh-" then I saw the Photo Finish pony.

It's like they finally answered my prayers, haha! I don't care for the non-articulated doll, though. Ugh, just the thought of having to shell out so much just to get a brushie... curse you, Hasbro. Why couldn't you make that Photo Finish a normal single brushable... to hell with you :yikes:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 11:54:30 AM
Someone is going to be really excited about that Photo Finish I forget who! Where the favorites pack??? I'm surprised we are seeing so many non mane 6 EQG! That poor Chrysalis what the heck is happening to her! I was right about her being the next can't wait to hear her lines! "It's ALL over" "This day was meant to be perfect"
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 15, 2014, 11:55:15 AM
Huh is that one wit the mohawk Zecora?

Adaigo? she looks a lot like Pinkie Pie  :cry: and who are the others? maybe yhe blue haired one is Coco Pomel?

At first I was like: "What the heck is this sh-" then I saw the Photo Finish pony.

It's like they finally answered my prayers, haha! I don't care for the non-articulated doll, though. Ugh, just the thought of having to shell out so much just to get a brushie... curse you, Hasbro. Why couldn't you make that Photo Finish a normal single brushable... to hell with you :yikes:

Hmm I wonder if that Photo Finish comes wit the doll just like the rainbow Rarity? to force fans buy the doll
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: okamigirl64 on February 15, 2014, 11:57:25 AM
Ugh! Where are the brushables!? I might just have to get the Zecora doll though…. and the photo finish one….ugh!! There goes the whole "I won't buy any EQG dolls"  >_<

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Someone is going to be really excited about that Photo Finish I forget who! Where the favorites pack??? I'm surprised we are seeing so many non mane 6 EQG! That poor Chrysalis what the heck is happening to her! I was right about her being the next can't wait to hear her lines! "It's ALL over" "This day was meant to be perfect"

No, No, No… Knowing Hasbro its going to be like "Isn't my hair lovely?"
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on February 15, 2014, 12:02:04 PM
Ugh! Where are the brushables!? I might just have to get the Zecora doll though…. and the photo finish one….ugh!! There goes the whole "I won't buy any EQG dolls"  >_<

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Someone is going to be really excited about that Photo Finish I forget who! Where the favorites pack??? I'm surprised we are seeing so many non mane 6 EQG! That poor Chrysalis what the heck is happening to her! I was right about her being the next can't wait to hear her lines! "It's ALL over" "This day was meant to be perfect"

No, No, No… Knowing Hasbro its going to be like "Isn't my hair lovely?"

lol and praobly   aren't i beautiful!  or  watch me soar hrough the skys.

honeslty i'm not impressed with the dolls.. to be honst. they look  kinda scary adn the  mohawk  zecora one looks.. scary and possesed.. but it could just be the picture and the angle. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LuckyTwirlerina on February 15, 2014, 12:24:17 PM
Someone is going to be really excited about that Photo Finish I forget who!

Are you thinking of me because hello friend I am here

I just choked on my tea are those really Photo Finish toys I'm literally going to cry because she's perfect :whoa:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 15, 2014, 12:27:30 PM
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE KISS-STYLE ROCK AND ROLL BRUSHABLES??
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 12:28:51 PM
Someone is going to be really excited about that Photo Finish I forget who!

Are you thinking of me because hello friend I am here

I just choked on my tea are those really Photo Finish toys I'm literally going to cry because she's perfect :whoa:

I think it was you talking about her the other day. Anyways shes about the only good thing in all of those pictures, I'm happy to see there making some non mane 6 characters but why do they all have to be equestria girls, WHY! WHY WHY! And what is going on with this GOTHIC SWIRL ponies??! What in the world... Are those brushable mane 6 or fashion style mane 6 with all the funky swirls? Who is that bluw winged alicorn? Is that Celestia?

BUT REALLY hasbro 7 new equestria girl characters and only 1 pony so far grrrr I hope this isn't all are there still more to come tomorrow???
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: spottedslug on February 15, 2014, 12:32:20 PM
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE KISS-STYLE ROCK AND ROLL BRUSHABLES??

Because they are mane 6? ;)

Poor, poor Chrysi. :( I don't usually care, but why???
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 12:32:26 PM
Upon further inspection... that Chrysalis... looks like she's wearing lingerie :brow:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 15, 2014, 12:33:47 PM

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE KISS-STYLE ROCK AND ROLL BRUSHABLES??

Because they are mane 6? ;)

Poor, poor Chrysi. :( I don't usually care, but why???

I guess as someone who doesn't get "attached" to non-mane 6 (they're pretty but they don't have anything to endear me to them), I guess I enjoy seeing new versions of characters I actually know and love. Shrug, more for me!!!


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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 12:34:31 PM
Upon further inspection... that Chrysalis... looks like she's wearing lingerie :brow:

Not to mention she is the Celestia mold again............. seriously is it SO hard to make a crooked horn hasbro are you kidding me, I'll wait for funkos Chrysalis not buying this crazy pyshco gothic swirl lingerie version.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 15, 2014, 12:35:22 PM
Upon further inspection... that Chrysalis... looks like she's wearing lingerie :brow:

LOL, maybe is for a date wit King Sombra??  :lol:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: okamigirl64 on February 15, 2014, 12:36:16 PM
Upon further inspection... that Chrysalis... looks like she's wearing lingerie :brow:

^This. She is one for love, right? xD
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 12:38:04 PM
Upon further inspection... that Chrysalis... looks like she's wearing lingerie :brow:

LOL, maybe is for a date wit King Sombra??  :lol:

LOL funny, so far I'm sad there isn't one thing I want, the Photo Finish pony is the only thing the get a pat on the back for, but I'm not really interested in her character shes so lady gaga to me. Where are the boy ponies and the second favorites collection, please tell me its not the gothic lingerie mane 6 for the next favorite collection....

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I don't know if this has been posted yet, but Stitch Kingdom just posted this picture of the new EQG dolls on their tumblr!

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I hope someone posts pictures of the ponies too.. I thought the fair started tomorrow? Why are there pictures today?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: popyduggan on February 15, 2014, 12:45:29 PM
Those designers sure went nuts on the Rainbow Rock dolls. I'm impressed, but I feel like the effort would've been better for the gem license or more unique ponies but yeah, that Zecora looks bad a**.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bow Tie on February 15, 2014, 12:52:39 PM
Here are some actual pony stuff.

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on February 15, 2014, 12:55:15 PM
*snerk*  This is Hasbro's answer to NOT re-releasing Jem and the Holograms, right?  All this neon, rainbow, "edgy-punk-faux goth" stuff...

Seriously... a quick scan through the pics and I was hard-pressed to not think they were Monster High, LOL. 

Just give me the POP! playsets as I can use them for my Calico Critters...  :D

And I'm not going to be swayed to buy something because there's an exclusive "blind bag" with it... hey, maybe the blind bags were Hasbro's way of introducing the mini-ponies into EVERYTHING!  Once you're hooked on having these little things, you'll be way more convinced to buy another MLP item if it has a mini-pony!  :-p  Sorry Hasbro, I don't buy cereal for the toy at the bottom...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bekuno on February 15, 2014, 12:59:04 PM
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GUYS LOOK ITS THE G4 BREEZIES!

Edit: whoops it was already posted xD Sorry all!

I'm glad they loo like their G3 counterparts :) And that they get toys!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: babylicketysplit on February 15, 2014, 12:59:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL7fFz1_geI

did anyone else see this preview for rainbow rocks? :)  <3 if not here ya go. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 01:01:01 PM
Digging the Pop!Ponies. Very plump and pony-like looking and the SCC playset looks amazing! Hope this line will be popular and they'll make more sets. I need Rarity's boutique :lol:

However, I hate that the Breezies don't come in single packs either. Looks like they are another MLP item I can forget about owning.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bow Tie on February 15, 2014, 01:03:25 PM
I'm liking what I see so far, but I'm going to be so broke when it comes to the EQG gals! I need them all! *O*

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sanadaookami on February 15, 2014, 01:05:28 PM
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GUYS LOOK ITS THE G4 BREEZIES!

Edit: whoops it was already posted xD Sorry all!

I'm glad they loo like their G3 counterparts :) And that they get toys!

Ahhh so excited! They are adorable :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 15, 2014, 01:05:53 PM
I AM COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED BY THIS AND WILL NEED SOME TIME TO FORM COHERENT THOUGHTS
BUT THAT BREEZIE LOOKS GREAT
FOR MORE REACTIONS PLEASE CHECK IN LATER
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bow Tie on February 15, 2014, 01:06:55 PM
Here's an up close pic of EQG Octavia!

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 15, 2014, 01:07:13 PM
THAT CLEAR LUNA OMGGGGG A+

And the BREEZIES! They actually look cute! I love things with antennae but never was into the G3 Breezies because...I don't know, something about their faces were off, but I'm super excited for G4 fairy ponies!!!!!

Also looks like more RR ponies like the one released with the Rarity EQD are coming- excellent!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 01:07:59 PM
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GUYS LOOK ITS THE G4 BREEZIES!

Edit: whoops it was already posted xD Sorry all!

I'm glad they loo like their G3 counterparts :) And that they get toys!

Ahhh so excited! They are adorable :D

Breezies thats pretty cool, why cant they be alone, I did finally see something I want! That purple boy pegasus blind bag :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 01:12:39 PM
I'm liking what I see so far, but I'm going to be so broke when it comes to the EQG gals! I need them all! *O*

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That Rarity gives off major G1 Glory vibes! Gotta hate she isn't articulated. No articulation, no interest.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 15, 2014, 01:13:01 PM
PLAYFUL PONY SIZED RAINBOW POWERS WITH PROPER DESIGNS AND CUTIE MARKS AND STUFF okay sorry i'll stop yelling now PLAYFUL PONY PHOTO FINISH please don't ban me OCTAVIA GOLDEN DRESS ahhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brittney_rochelle on February 15, 2014, 01:14:06 PM
*bigbreath* SQUEE!!! I can't wait for more clear pictures!!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 01:20:40 PM
SOO many new equestria girl characters, where are the ponies!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 15, 2014, 01:24:48 PM
Hey, it also looks like Fluttershy got her eyes fixed- she doesn't look terrified anymore!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Mori_LeStrange on February 15, 2014, 01:26:57 PM
TRANSLUCENT LUNA! MUST HAVE!

That Zecora is the first EQG doll I like. I want that talking Chrysalis even if she looks like she is wearing lingerie. Those socks she has on are kind of cute. I'm actually liking those gothic mane 6. From what I can see of the G4 breezies I like them a lot better than the G3 ones.

I hope I can find the ponies that are being released with the RR dolls on EBay a a decent price by themselves. Either that or I'll be selling there dolls here. I really want Photo Finish, Rarity and Rainbow Dash.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sanadaookami on February 15, 2014, 01:29:15 PM
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OMG the hair on that Rarity  :lmao:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: lunar_scythe on February 15, 2014, 01:35:35 PM
I want that DJ pon-3 EG I see in the back! That new rainbow style TS looks like she has an actual dress instead of just a cape, too!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 01:35:57 PM
The more I look at that Fluttershy/Breezie pack the more I see G1 Dancing Butterflies and G1 Ringlet in her. I might get a Breezie after all :lol:
The Pops remain my favorites! Clear Princesses look like they'll turn yellow after a while. EQG is a goddamn joke with the painted on leggins and reduced articulation. I guess it's good they have feet now, but they're all dancing The Robot.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 15, 2014, 01:47:08 PM
Okay, I really like what they did with the EG Octavia and her outfit. Who are those other characters with Adagio Dazzle and Photo Finish though? I want brushable poniessss *shakes fist*
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LuckyTwirlerina on February 15, 2014, 01:51:52 PM
I'm liking what I see so far, but I'm going to be so broke when it comes to the EQG gals! I need them all! *O*

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That Rarity gives off major G1 Glory vibes! Gotta hate she isn't articulated. No articulation, no interest.

LOL, what's with the Belgian flag dress for Adagio?

Can't wait to experiment on that clear Cadance and see if she turns orange from UV exposure like G3 Secret Wish.  :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 15, 2014, 01:54:31 PM
What no articulation for Octavia, this means she can't do poses of playing the violin since she doesn't have elbows   -_-
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Carrehz on February 15, 2014, 01:54:46 PM
BREEZIES!!!!

I think the yellow Equestria Girl next to Photo Finish is Sapphire Shores? I'm not sure, though. Some of the dolls look really nice! I do hope there are more ponies, though :<.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Archer on February 15, 2014, 01:56:17 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Octavia, Photo Finish, Zecora!!!! I need those dolls :D Plus the breezies :D OMG these look awesome :D It's a shame there are no new brushables that aren't mane six/princess other than photo finish, bnut i really want some of those EqG dolls :D

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Woah, totally missed that octavia brushable on the first look through :D SOOOO EXCITED :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Carrehz on February 15, 2014, 02:17:49 PM
Woah, totally missed that octavia brushable on the first look through :D SOOOO EXCITED :D

OMG, I didn't even notice!! I hoped there'd be a brushable Octavia this year :heart:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 02:18:03 PM
What no articulation for Octavia, this means she can't do poses of playing the violin since she doesn't have elbows   -_-

Who said she should be able to? Girltoys don't need action features like... posing ability ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Gaspode on February 15, 2014, 02:20:33 PM
Ugh.

That is all.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Archer on February 15, 2014, 02:23:37 PM
Woah, totally missed that octavia brushable on the first look through :D SOOOO EXCITED :D

OMG, I didn't even notice!! I hoped there'd be a brushable Octavia this year :heart:

Neither did i at first and then did a double take when i realised all the others had ponies with them :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sleepyowl on February 15, 2014, 02:26:36 PM
I guess I'm excited for the breezies and that's about it, to be honest. I find most of the stuff ugly... and not the kind of ugly I actually like.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: spottedslug on February 15, 2014, 02:28:06 PM
Again, my kids are excited. ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 15, 2014, 02:38:00 PM
I pretty much knew I was gonna be disappointed... and I am. 

In case you guys didn't catch, apparently this table is the TRU exclusives
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I'll probably try to get the Photo Finish & Octavia ponies. I'm not sure how I feel about the breezies yet, or those snowglobe princesses. There are only 4 new characters in bb wave 10. I couldn't care less about the pop ponies, rainbow mane 6, or any of the dolls.

*waits for clearer pics and more info to roll in*
I hope someone pulls Octavia out from behind the RD doll sometime so we can see her.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 15, 2014, 02:47:27 PM
Not impressed so far... EqG is just taking over everything. I want more brushables, preferably ones that don't require me to buy a doll I absolutely don't want Hasbro.  :mad:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: babylicketysplit on February 15, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
is it just me or do the pop ponies look awfully similar to lalaloopsies ponies??  o_0    not that im complaining. just curious.  i love love love those playsets  not the ponies really. but def want the cake house.  and im pretty sad at the lack of brushables. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rosencrantz on February 15, 2014, 02:54:16 PM
aw sweet, breezies! Godspeed to those getting us pictures.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MoonShadow on February 15, 2014, 02:55:41 PM
I pretty much knew I was gonna be disappointed... and I am. 

In case you guys didn't catch, apparently this table is the TRU exclusives
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I'll probably try to get the Photo Finish & Octavia ponies. I'm not sure how I feel about the breezies yet, or those snowglobe princesses. There are only 4 new characters in bb wave 10. I couldn't care less about the pop ponies, rainbow mane 6, or any of the dolls.

*waits for clearer pics and more info to roll in*
I hope someone pulls Octavia out from behind the RD doll sometime so we can see her.


OH NO! Please tell me the favorites set is not mane six and Celestia with black graffiti...  WHY?!!?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Archer on February 15, 2014, 02:58:04 PM
Just seen a tweet saying that sdcc may be showing a teaser of their MLP exclusive at the toy fair.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Malicieuse on February 15, 2014, 03:01:16 PM
I love all the EQG dolls, the breezies and the "snowglobe ponies".
But no new pony characters at all? That's sad.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 15, 2014, 03:04:08 PM
I love all the EQG dolls, the breezies and the "snowglobe ponies".
But no new pony characters at all? That's sad.
Photo Finish and Octavia are not new characters, but at least new as playful ponies.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 15, 2014, 03:07:36 PM
What no articulation for Octavia, this means she can't do poses of playing the violin since she doesn't have elbows   -_-

Who said she should be able to? Girltoys don't need action features like... posing ability ;)

LOL, that's true, now that you mention it monster high sells are nasty and their complex articulation disgust young  girls  :P hehehehehhe
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 15, 2014, 03:08:44 PM
Hm... Really not a lot of non-main six brushables to look forward to. I like EQG dolls and would happily collect a lot of them but the fact that it looks like all the fan fave characters will be Doll & Pony sets is kinda mean to the (many, many, many) collectors who aren't interested in EQG. Hasbro knows what they're doing though, boost the doll sale numbers with the pony so that they can say how popular EQG is. When really it's only because we're starving for new content in the main line. :huh:

Also gotta wonder at how many of these will actually make it to Australia. A lot of store-exclusive sets and the TRU Collector Series don't hit here (except for Nightmare Moon in redesigned packaging with the CS logo dropped). We didn't get PP Boutique singles so no Wysteria, no Favourites collections, no CMC & Friends collection, no Midnight in Canterlot, the Crystal Empire Glimmer Wings and Ploomette's pack never came over, the Bakery set didn't turn up... The only new characters here since the 2012 Wedding line have been Sunset Shimmer and Talking NMM. As much as I love ponies I'm fast approaching the burnout point.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Malicieuse on February 15, 2014, 03:10:13 PM
I love all the EQG dolls, the breezies and the "snowglobe ponies".
But no new pony characters at all? That's sad.
Photo Finish and Octavia are not new characters, but at least new as playful ponies.
Oh right. I tend to think of them as being part of the EQG line since i will have to buy the dolls to get them. XD
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 15, 2014, 03:10:47 PM
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Giant Rarity, ahoy! TY Beanie Baby stuff... nothin' new, though I've not seen the "giant" ones before ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 15, 2014, 03:11:10 PM
There are some very, very pretty things here, but considering how much of 2013's releases were US exclusives I'm going to be tentatively excited until we're certain the things that aren't US TRU exclusives will be general releases, or won't be UK TRU exclusives at scalper's prices...

Octavia brushie! The rainbow power brushables with the actual RP designs on them! The snowglobe ponies!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 15, 2014, 03:19:34 PM
I just noticed that the Rainbow Castle does not have a translucent Twilight with it there, but a regular looking one.
Spoiler
It also looks oddly similar to this new Mattel Disney Princess Castle
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dfvIyRRwrYA/Uv74G0fQw0I/AAAAAAAApOo/m1ixhHtZBXg/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Mattel+Disney+Princess+Glitter+Glider+Castle+Playset.jpg
 :brow:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sora on February 15, 2014, 03:27:49 PM
I don't care in the slightest about the EQG stuff, but I'm very interested in everything else (minus the Rainbow Castle, which looks a little tacky to me... It's the slide, I think).

I'm just disappointed that there's such a lack of regular ponies though :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: fireglides on February 15, 2014, 03:27:56 PM
I'm really confused by the whole rock 'n roll theme. Don't get me wrong, I love all kinds of music and am not stuck to a single genre. And not that people don't continue to play rock music, but isn't pop or hip hop or country more of a 'thing' these days? I agree with someone who mentioned that may this is their answer to not remaking Jem & The Holograms. I feel like maybe there's a person at Hasbro that is stuck in their college days or something. lol :)

And to reply to previous posts, I'd only be interested in non-repeat brushables.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sawkinator on February 15, 2014, 03:33:04 PM
uggghh why is there no picture of the Octavia pony?? I don't give half a rip about the EQG stuff (and frankly I'm annoyed that it's crowding out the actual ponies)

The Breezies and Snowglobe ponies look neat though! And I like translucent Twilight. Don't really care for the graffiti'd-up Mane 6 though... they just made me think some kid randomly pasted crap all over them and Hasbro decided to package and sell it.

And PONY CHUTES AND LADDERS OH MY GOODNESS I WANT IT
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: AJLareneg on February 15, 2014, 03:49:21 PM
Are any of the new equestria dolls deluxe with the joints? I saw the new sunset shimmer (who I want) but I can't tell if she has joints or not?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 15, 2014, 03:50:47 PM
Ohmygosh I am so excited for all of this new stuff!!! Especially the Breezies!!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 04:01:48 PM
What no articulation for Octavia, this means she can't do poses of playing the violin since she doesn't have elbows   -_-

Who said she should be able to? Girltoys don't need action features like... posing ability ;)

LOL, that's true, now that you mention it monster high sells are nasty and their complex articulation disgust young  girls  :P hehehehehhe

It's like they try to copy the look of Monster High (right down to the edgy shoe designs) but don't care for play (except hair play). I'm not trying to bash the kids and other people who enjoy the EQG dolls but it's just a simple fact that EQG offers less than MH while being exactly the same price (at least over here). The dolls with more articulation and an additional outfit were priced like a MH doll with three different outfits and still more articulation (and better quality).
That's just ridiculous and unfair towards the kids.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 15, 2014, 04:05:52 PM
Ohhh my gosh ♥_♥ This makes me so happy! The clear princesses are prettier than I'd hoped for, and the playful sized Rainbow Power ponies are amazing! I hope they do them all, and a few new characters in that style wouldn't go amiss either--if we're wishing for the stars. I'm also a bit in love with that Octavia design, even though she's not one of my favorites. And I know one of my friends is gonna die over that Zecora!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sarah Jo on February 15, 2014, 04:17:59 PM
LOVE the snowglobe princesses !! I really hope they stay clear and nice looking, though. :(

I'm actually a lot more tempted by all of these rainbow music dolls than I ever was the older ones. But then again - Jem WAS truly truly truly outrageous. ;) Still wish I hadn't agreed to sell my Jem dolls when I hit 12 or so..
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: gabumon on February 15, 2014, 04:19:15 PM
POP Ponies are great!   

Sad that we don't get new pony characters, but there's new E.GIRL characters. :/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rimmu on February 15, 2014, 04:30:41 PM
Atamaii dolls video of MLP booth :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EYUvFZkoR4

(Also, this may be off topic on pony side but if anyone comes across Furby pis/vids from Toy fair in their search for ponies, could you please let me know? I´m googling like crazy but everybody seems to be reporting only equstria girls :/ )
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: BerylBreeze on February 15, 2014, 04:37:34 PM
Hmm

I like:
-Pop ponies! (but such space-wasting packaging)
-Clear princesses (would rather see the wings match better)
-There's more than 0 new brushables
-The breezies are cute (I don't care for the G3 breezies)

And dislike:
-Rehashes everywhere!
-Heavy focus on EQG dolls
-The graffiti/lingerie-painted ponies on the TRU table
-Only 2 new ponies, packaged in with the dolls


Overall from the stuff shown, I'd rate them a 2/10 for this year.
I wonder if the LPS booth is set up yet, I didn't see anything yet and even had trouble finding pics last year.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rimmu on February 15, 2014, 04:40:54 PM
Hmm

I like:
-Pop ponies! (but such space-wasting packaging)
-Clear princesses (would rather see the wings match better)
-There's more than 0 new brushables
-The breezies are cute (I don't care for the G3 breezies)

And dislike:
-Rehashes everywhere!
-Heavy focus on EQG dolls
-The graffiti/lingerie-painted ponies on the TRU table
-Only 2 new ponies, packaged in with the dolls


Overall from the stuff shown, I'd rate them a 2/10 for this year.
I wonder if the LPS booth is set up yet, I didn't see anything yet and even had trouble finding pics last year.

In here, the blogger says that there was a whole room for only LPS but they didn´t take pictures in there. I´m also waiting for LPS pics :)
http://stitchkingdom.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on February 15, 2014, 04:58:11 PM
i'm not really  impressed  tbh..  its  kinda what i figured a ton of  EDQ stuff.

the only thing i  would be  maybe intrested in would be the fluttershy breezie thing
but it'll proably be   $15.00 or so.

and possibly chutes n ladders  but agian it'll proably be like  40.00
which is why i didn't get mlp monoply becuae it was worth the 45.00 price tag. 

the  little    playsets look   cute but agian     not rally big enough fo the ponys..   and proably     too much for what they are.

the whole thing is kinda meh..    and if that was the  TRU  exlcuisves does that mean the crysalis with the clear wings is goign to be this years  10.00  thing? like shadowbolt dash and zecora.

i'm    still  keeping my figners crossed for soemthing intresitng  for me that i just have to get but so far nothing yet..
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Foxtale on February 15, 2014, 04:58:25 PM
I'm excited again. I love the snow globe ponies! I wish you can drain them. :P

At least there are some new ponies, even if they come with the figures. Did anyone spot the Octavia brushable?

Can't wait to see more!

Who is that odd winged pony on top near Zecora behind the Rainbow Rocks stage?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CottonTALE on February 15, 2014, 04:59:00 PM
I'm sure they will be posting more in-depth pictures tomorrow when the fair actually opens.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: BerylBreeze on February 15, 2014, 05:04:31 PM
In here, the blogger says that there was a whole room for only LPS but they didn´t take pictures in there. I´m also waiting for LPS pics :)
http://stitchkingdom.tumblr.com/
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/toy-fair-38/tfw2005-coverage-of-hasbro-new-york-toy-fair-2014-investor-event-179277/ Closest I found so far are slides with some possible new pets but they look like CGI renders.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 05:04:51 PM

the whole thing is kinda meh..    and if that was the  TRU  exlcuisves does that mean the crysalis with the clear wings is goign to be this years  10.00  thing? like shadowbolt dash and zecora.

i'm    still  keeping my figners crossed for soemthing intresitng  for me that i just have to get but so far nothing yet..

No no no she is a HUGE talking pony like the nightmare one last year she will be like $20-$30
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 15, 2014, 05:07:04 PM
Atamaii dolls video of MLP booth :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EYUvFZkoR4
Octavia playful pony has a bowtie, cool. There's a KISS Celestia. Adagio and the two girls on either side of her are confirmed as new characters from the second movie. They're actually going to be releasing the basic mane six dolls in their normal clothes.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 15, 2014, 05:09:26 PM
I'm excited again. I love the snow globe ponies! I wish you can drain them. :P

At least there are some new ponies, even if they come with the figures. Did anyone spot the Octavia brushable?

Can't wait to see more!

Who is that odd winged pony on top near Zecora behind the Rainbow Rocks stage?

This one?

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Looks to be Celestia :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MorningGlorysParadise82 on February 15, 2014, 05:14:40 PM
Well, I see Hasbro is either ignoring the fact that Jem existed or they are using EQG as a test to see if the concept is viable to the target audience. I mean really, how many of those Rocker dolls look like Jem characters? I do like the sets with spare outfits. Those I will buy for my daughter (who watched this thread with me and is drooling over all the EQG), I just can't see the price point for a doll that has practically nothing. We both like the Snowglobe ponies and the castle. The Car is meh, the Octavia is a possibility but for me, I am on the "where are the brushables without dolls?" wagon. Those ponies are the ones I was hoping to see when I heard about the Rainbow Rocks/Power line. Alas they are only with the dolls, grrh.
I guess since Hasbro is trying steal Mattel's MH thunder I can see why they are focusing on EQG, and must adapt to the fact that Hasbro does not entirely cater to the whims of adult collectors.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 15, 2014, 05:18:19 PM
OMG I'M SO FRICKIN EXCITED!!!!!! XD
All of these new EQG dolls!!!!  :faint: I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
And a Photo Finish brushable...  :dribble: :dropjaw: :dropjaw: :faint:
And Adagio looks creepy  :unsure:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sunset on February 15, 2014, 05:18:37 PM
I am rather disappointed that the TRU favorite pack is *all* rereleases. Guess I will be saving my money this year.  Really irritated that the only two new playful sized ponies will require purchasing dolls also.  I am not at all interested in EQG.  What happened to MLP being about actual ponies?

I think the snow globe ponies are lovely even if it is still more rereleases of the same characters.

I'm not going to worry about the  breezies.  Can't bring myself to purchase a whole set for one tiny pony that isn't even brushable.

The only thing I've seen so far that I am actually excited about is the pop playset.  I really wish someone would get a picture of it with a regular brushable for scale.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Ice Crystal on February 15, 2014, 05:19:12 PM
I'm SO HAPPY the Breezies are the Breezies we know!!!! I wish they were bigger but... well, G4 is already teeny tiny. I guess it was inevitable.

The snow globe ponies are really pretty, and I kind of want that Photo Finish EQG doll.

So if that Chrysalis is the TRU talking exclusive then I guess whoever the villain is in this years set (if there is one) will be our talking exclusive next year? :P

Otherwise, not a lot of pony-ponies. :( I hope more pop up tomorrow.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Foxtale on February 15, 2014, 05:28:11 PM
Looks to be Celestia :)

Oh no! That set does look all like graffiti ponies >.< Bleh

Did anyone else catch this? There are more ponies we can't see!!!! (Like a Rollerskating Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie :D to the right of the image)

http://instagram.com/p/kc2V1BoySl/

There might still be more! The Toy Fair doesn't officially open until tomorrow. :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 05:31:56 PM
Overall very disappointed so far for the most part.

Postivies
*Breezies
*Octavia Brushable
*Photo Finish Brushable
*A couple decent blind bags
*Clear Princesses

Negatives
*EQG taking over MLP line
*Only way to get new items is to buy re-releases
*Only way to get the two new brushable ponies is by buying EQG
*Only way to get Breezies is to buy them with mane 6
*Tons of new characters released, only as dolls
*Chrysalis using the Celestia mold again, and some very ugly crazy paint jobs
*If thats the new favorites collection mane six plus Celestia with wacky colors I give up.
*No new pony characters seen yet

The only things I'm interesting in possibly buying are as follows
*Maybe clear Luna (only because shes my fav character)
*Maybe Octavia and Photo Finish not too fond of these two honestly, nice to see new brushables but I'm not buying the dolls for them.
*For sure these two blind bags Rainbow Swoop, Lightning Dust
*I don't think I can buy that Chrysalis now Even though I have White Tia and Nightmare, too ugly.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Foxtale on February 15, 2014, 05:34:00 PM
I feel like we are still missing a lot currently. They mentioned previously more "Collector" Sets (the blind bag sized ones) and none are displayed.

I know its a bit OT but I am excited for the LPS redesign. It looks like so much fun!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 15, 2014, 05:35:54 PM
*checks booth* Hasbro...check

*checks logo* My Little PONY...check

*wonders where all the ponies are*

:( Yeah...seriously seriously disappointing - I had so hoped to be proven wrong. A minimum of 7 new EQG characters some of them with multiple releases [and that assumes we have seen all releases which seems unlikely] and pushing the moulded hair ponies again [even the Breezies which had me excited have moulded hair].

Whatever Hasbro...thanks for selling out to the fashion doll popularity. I know you are a commercial company and I know you just want/need to make money so while I understand I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 15, 2014, 05:41:47 PM
Do the G4 Breezies really have molded hair?  :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 05:43:05 PM
*checks booth* Hasbro...check

*checks logo* My Little PONY...check

*wonders where all the ponies are*

:( Yeah...seriously seriously disappointing - I had so hoped to be proven wrong. A minimum of 7 new EQG characters some of them with multiple releases [and that assumes we have seen all releases which seems unlikely] and pushing the moulded hair ponies again [even the Breezies which had me excited have moulded hair].

Whatever Hasbro...thanks for selling out to the fashion doll popularity. I know you are a commercial company and I know you just want/need to make money so while I understand I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.

Totally with you hathorcat!!!! My Little PONY! See this is exactly one of the main reasons I'm so against EQG they are taking over! :'( This had better be a joke and they are bringing out the 20 brand new ponies tomorrow.

I understand some of you like EQG and they didn't bother me too much before but now after seeing this I'm complete ANTI-EQG sorry, thats just my opinion they are taking over!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 15, 2014, 05:43:41 PM
Atamaii dolls video of MLP booth :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EYUvFZkoR4

(Also, this may be off topic on pony side but if anyone comes across Furby pis/vids from Toy fair in their search for ponies, could you please let me know? I´m googling like crazy but everybody seems to be reporting only equstria girls :/ )

Wow, so many EQG dolls :shocked:

Spoiler
-Main six in first movie outfits (coming soon)
-Main six RR Basic dolls (four already released, AJ and Rarity coming soon)
-Main six RR in "main event" clothes + main event stage playset (coming soon)
-Doll & Pony (Rarity released, Octavia/Fluttershy/Rainbow Dash coming soon)
-Deluxe with two outfits (Rarity, Sunset Shimmer and Trixie Lulamoon coming soon)
-Deluxe with instrument (Trixie Lulamoon released, Adagio/unnamed blue ponytail/unnamed purple twintails coming soon)
-Doll with car (DJ Pon-3 coming soon)
-Singing dolls (Pinkie and Twilight released)
-Stamper dolls (Applejack and Rainbow Dash released)
-Marker/stencil dolls (DJ Pon-3 and Pinkie Pie(?) coming soon)
-"Super fashion doll" Twilight Sparkle with big poofy dress (coming soon)

And then the Pony Mania (Mane-ia?) TRU line

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Brushable size - Princess Celestia, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash. (There is no Applejack, only Princesses...)

Talking princess size - Queen Chrysalis

EQG Dolls - Zecora, Photo Finish & pony, unnamed yellow-green doll with blue-purple hair (Sapphire Shores?), unnamed blue doll with pink-purple hair

41 individual dolls... :faint: And, what? Half that number in ponies (not counting wave of blind bags)? I hope further news reports boost the number of My Little Pony releases. Gonna have to start calling it My Little Dolly otherwise.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MorningGlorysParadise82 on February 15, 2014, 05:45:39 PM
I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.
This hits the nail for me as a collector/fan.
Which is why I wasn't all that thrilled with the line when it came out. Even though I do like SOME of EQG, I still think Hasbro sold out MLP to complete with Monster High. Too many dolls, no extra fashions, and high price points.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sawkinator on February 15, 2014, 05:50:30 PM
30 bucks saying that if EQG does end up replacing MLP it won't last very long. They really can't compete with MH in terms of articulation and number of characters. I think one of the appealing things about MH is that they're always releasing new characters, and they're all different - werewolves, spiders, witches. EQG is just people with pony ears over and over (and several of the same characters over and over)

Man, is there a mass petition for Hasbro to focus on the freaking brushable ponies again? I'm tired of seeing cool (and expensive) blindbag sets leaving brushables in the dust, and now we have EQG to compete with. It really sucks.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 15, 2014, 05:50:50 PM
Looks like I can save my $40 that I would've spent on the next collector pack! Buy more G1's with it ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 15, 2014, 05:51:16 PM
I have a feeling that we haven't seen the full Hasbro MLP booth. The stuff in the video that was just posted was obviously the Equestria Girls section. I have no idea why the Mania stuff is there, but it wasn't said to be a collector's set, so I think there's still more coming. (Or at least I am crossing my fingers)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sora on February 15, 2014, 05:52:27 PM
*checks booth* Hasbro...check

*checks logo* My Little PONY...check

*wonders where all the ponies are*

:( Yeah...seriously seriously disappointing - I had so hoped to be proven wrong. A minimum of 7 new EQG characters some of them with multiple releases [and that assumes we have seen all releases which seems unlikely] and pushing the moulded hair ponies again [even the Breezies which had me excited have moulded hair].

Whatever Hasbro...thanks for selling out to the fashion doll popularity. I know you are a commercial company and I know you just want/need to make money so while I understand I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.

Totally with you hathorcat!!!! My Little PONY! See this is exactly one of the main reasons I'm so against EQG they are taking over! :'( This had better be a joke and they are bringing out the 20 brand new ponies tomorrow.

I understand some of you like EQG and they didn't bother me too much before but now after seeing this I'm complete ANTI-EQG sorry, thats just my opinion they are taking over!
I just want to say I agree with everything here. I wasn't bothered by them at first (I disliked them, but I could live with them) but now I'm just sick of seeing them.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 05:52:52 PM
30 bucks saying that if EQG does end up replacing MLP it won't last very long. They really can't compete with MH in terms of articulation and number of characters. I think one of the appealing things about MH is that they're always releasing new characters, and they're all different - werewolves, spiders, witches. EQG is just people with pony ears over and over (and several of the same characters over and over)

Man, is there a mass petition for Hasbro to focus on the freaking brushable ponies again? I'm tired of seeing cool (and expensive) blindbag sets leaving brushables in the dust, and now we have EQG to compete with. It really sucks.

If you though blindbags were bad, look at these EQG talking over our ponies! This sucks 40 some new Equestria girls and like 2 new ponies? Huh? I was really hoping EQG would not sell well for this exact reason.

Post Merge: February 15, 2014, 05:55:09 PM

*checks booth* Hasbro...check

*checks logo* My Little PONY...check

*wonders where all the ponies are*

:( Yeah...seriously seriously disappointing - I had so hoped to be proven wrong. A minimum of 7 new EQG characters some of them with multiple releases [and that assumes we have seen all releases which seems unlikely] and pushing the moulded hair ponies again [even the Breezies which had me excited have moulded hair].

Whatever Hasbro...thanks for selling out to the fashion doll popularity. I know you are a commercial company and I know you just want/need to make money so while I understand I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.

Totally with you hathorcat!!!! My Little PONY! See this is exactly one of the main reasons I'm so against EQG they are taking over! :'( This had better be a joke and they are bringing out the 20 brand new ponies tomorrow.

I understand some of you like EQG and they didn't bother me too much before but now after seeing this I'm complete ANTI-EQG sorry, thats just my opinion they are taking over!
I just want to say I agree with everything here. I wasn't bothered by them at first (I disliked them, but I could live with them) but now I'm just sick of seeing them.

Yup same feeling here, they snuck up on us and now hasbro is so into trying to beat MH they have completely forgot My Little Pony is about Ponies!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 15, 2014, 05:56:41 PM
Thanks for posting that video, rimmu!
I can kinda see Octavia. That rep. is totally doll focused and doesn't know anything about ponies does she. Maybe someone else will talk about the pony part. Catlein, I hope you're right but I have a feeling there isn't a whole lot more. We'll see!

Lightning Dust
I wonder if the one actually released will be Sassaflash or Lightning Dust? The pony displayed is Lightning Dust but it's Sassaflash on the box. We've seen protos of both too, hmm...


Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LadyMoondancer on February 15, 2014, 05:58:31 PM
This one?

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Looks to be Celestia :)

It's Zecora.  :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 15, 2014, 06:00:00 PM
I have a feeling that we haven't seen the full Hasbro MLP booth. The stuff in the video that was just posted was obviously the Equestria Girls section. I have no idea why the Mania stuff is there, but it wasn't said to be a collector's set, so I think there's still more coming. (Or at least I am crossing my fingers)

Its a full preview day though - everything which is going to be shown for the next 3 days will be available right now [with the odd exception of some exceptional preview which would not be able to retailers to carry]. There are certainly some bloggers focusing on EQG - mainly because they are doll/figure blogs. But a few of them - including Stitch Kingdom included the pony selection. At best we may have missed out seeing a 2 or 3 things [including the RD/PP rollerskates] but I have a feeling the MLP section looks as though its EQG dominated in reality rather than due to skewed reporting.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LadyMoondancer on February 15, 2014, 06:03:44 PM
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These are so bizarre that I kind of like them, yet at the same time I feel like they'll be a huge marketing flop.  MLP is a nostalgia brand . . . the punk look is going to have parents going "Uh, what?"  (I know G1 had the Rockin' Beats, but they played into the "we are IMPOSSIBLY BRIGHT" concept, and otherwise looked like "normal" ponies. These look, uh, not normal, ha ha ha!)

Also, looks like Celestia is going through a midlife crisis:

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: okamigirl64 on February 15, 2014, 06:10:38 PM
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These are so bizarre that I kind of like them, yet at the same time I feel like they'll be a huge marketing flop.  MLP is a nostalgia brand . . . the punk look is going to have parents going "Uh, what?"  (I know G1 had the Rockin' Beats, but they played into the "we are IMPOSSIBLY BRIGHT" concept, and otherwise looked like "normal" ponies. These look, uh, not normal, ha ha ha!)

Also, looks like Celestia is going through a midlife crisis:

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HAHAHA!!! Celestia….the reigning goddess/princess of Equestria, and look what Hasbro did to you.  -_-

I'm just going to say it was a prank pulled by Luna.

By the way, why is Applejack not in this set? It seems that they are just shoving her to the side...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 15, 2014, 06:12:01 PM
This one?

Spoiler
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Looks to be Celestia :)

It's Zecora.  :)

I was referring to the green wings and white flanked pony in the corner, not the doll   :lol:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 06:12:12 PM
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These are so bizarre that I kind of like them, yet at the same time I feel like they'll be a huge marketing flop.  MLP is a nostalgia brand . . . the punk look is going to have parents going "Uh, what?"  (I know G1 had the Rockin' Beats, but they played into the "we are IMPOSSIBLY BRIGHT" concept, and otherwise looked like "normal" ponies. These look, uh, not normal, ha ha ha!)

Also, looks like Celestia is going through a midlife crisis:

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I hate to be that guy but.... kill it with fire... I hope these don't ever come to stores. If they were atleast new pony characters I could accept them, but mane 6 and Tia no not acceptable.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 15, 2014, 06:12:20 PM
Okay I was looking at the investor slides and am very interested.

First there is this:

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Then there are these facts that they have:
- last year was the best year for MLP in terms of sales (1 billion record year)
- EG were the number 1 fashion themed doll
- the IDW comic books were 9th out of the top 10 Comic Books on iBooks last year
-  Partnerships with Ty, Kiada, SOHO, Claire's, United Colors of Benetton
- Fashion Partnerships with Colette, Selfridges&Co, Cotton On, Topshop, H&M

Regional Growth Rates (based on revenue from 2010-2013 for MLP)
- North America +199%
- South America +194%
- Europe and Africa +203%
- Asia and Australia +49%

I have a feeling they're going to see a rather steep decline with focusing on EQ though this year. I guess we'll have to see, I just found all of this interesting.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Corona on February 15, 2014, 06:12:24 PM
I like the brushables that come with the dolls. The dolls... underwhelmed. Just articulate them, Hasbro! You would have my money if you did! You will be getting my money with clear Cadance because WANT.

Not getting anime kneehigh sock talking Chrysalis though. Does she get affected by the power of magical pony 80s glamrock too?

The KiSS Mane Six just look... awful. No other words come to mind, just awful. We've had so many other memorable characters on the show that have been given bigger roles and we're going with pre-sharpied mane six?

So far what I'm getting is that Rainbow Rocks will be like going to a Twisted Sister concert with more rainbows. I will say I want that rep's shirt and lanyard though.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 15, 2014, 06:12:40 PM
41 individual dolls... :faint: And, what? Half that number in ponies (not counting wave of blind bags)? I hope further news reports boost the number of My Little Pony releases. Gonna have to start calling it My Little Dolly otherwise.

41??? Thanks for the breakdown!

I admit, I laughed throughout the entire presentation in that video.
"It's bringing arts and crafts to the fashion doll aisle". Wow, you can draw on the doll clothes. That's not really exciting, that's an old schtick by now.
And DJ's car looks like the Monster High Scaris car.
Kind of obvious they haven't dipped their fingers into fashion dolls for a while now. Even the new EQG characters look rehashed. I mean, I thought that Adagio character was Sunset Shimmer at first. It's nice to see they are at least aware of some of the critique. They got lots of negative feedback for making the dolls without feet and their outfits not movie accurate and they fixed that. And they are making fan favorite characters and new characters - just not in pony form XD

So far I'm only into Photo Finish and only because she comes with brushie Photo Finish. Already hate her non-articulated butt, but alas, I want that brushie so much.
I think I can forget about the Octavia brushie. I'm not buying two of those non-articulated things with painted on tights.

I'm with those who think there will be more ponies revealed tomorrow. If not that'll just mean I can save my toy money for more Monster High. There's gonna be a centaur this year, that's all the ponygirl I need :lol:

Also, looks like Celestia is going through a midlife crisis:

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I think I love you.
And Rarity's horn... daaarling, why would you do that to yourself. Well, they can all join Chrysalis at Mule-on Rouge, that's for sure.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LadyMoondancer on February 15, 2014, 06:16:56 PM
- EG were the number 1 fashion themed doll

Oh Hasbro.  Get G3 on the phone, because I have to call Shenanigans.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 15, 2014, 06:19:12 PM
Pony Mania would probably have flown off the shelves roughly 10 years ago, at the height of the scene/emo craze. :lol: Those subcultures would have been all over "hardcore" ponies with black ribbons, lightning bolts and panda-eye mascara. It's also a little late for the Tim Burton fans, with the crazy streaked hair and stripes all over.

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If I could pick things that would NEVER go with MLP, it would probably be these design choices...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sleepyowl on February 15, 2014, 06:20:53 PM
I honestly cannot get over those KISS-esque ponies. They look like they should be Hot Topic exclusives instead of TRU exclusives. But even HT doesn't sell that kind of total mall goth stuff anymore lol.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Watercolors on February 15, 2014, 06:23:34 PM
Disappointed with all the Equestria girls, but the snow globe ponies are actually really, really beautiful! I would love new characters but I actually really love them :)

and Breeizies! I wish they were made of a softer plastic and had brushable hair, but they're actually very cute!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 15, 2014, 06:24:06 PM
- EG were the number 1 fashion themed doll

Oh Hasbro.  Get G3 on the phone, because I have to call Shenanigans.

My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LadyMoondancer on February 15, 2014, 06:24:38 PM
I asked StitchKingdom about the Breezies and they said this:

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The lockets are for the breezies themselves. I took photos with my SLR which I’ll be offering to Everfree.net, but I’ll post photos in a sec of the full packages of both that were on display. They’re not great photos as it is (sorry, but was in a time crunch)

They also posted this picture:

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(If anyone reposts this picture, could you please credit and link them because it was totally nice of them to respond!  Here's the Tumblr link:  http://stitchkingdom.tumblr.com/post/76793783591/via-request-of-heckyeahponyscans-here-is-a-photo ))
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bekuno on February 15, 2014, 06:25:19 PM
I hate being the odd one out here, but since I'm kinda into the whole punk/grunge thing I'll probably be buying that set  :blush:
However, I do agree that it doesn't go with MLP. The idea of it is very odd.

The only EQG I want are Zecora and Vinyl. I'd also like to get the Octavia and Photo Finish PONIES. i might get Chrysalis too.

I really hate having multiple ponies though, and usual only do it if I REALLY like them. So despite having three cadences already, I might get the snowglobe one. Same with Luna.

Other than that I'm with you guys on the disappointment.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
I saw some funko stuff at toy fair photos while searching for new stuff, anyone know if we might see some of their upcoming ponies tomorrow? Also about the SDCC stuff, will we be seeing any of that tomorrow? Lastly any more ponies, blind bag sets, or toysrus favorites pack for tomorrow do you guys think?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 15, 2014, 06:36:24 PM
I'm not a EQG buyer so I'm kind of disappointed... and since the new breezies come with just main 6 I may as well pass them up too... I'm really missing new characters in singles :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 06:37:23 PM
I'm not a EQG buyer so I'm kind of disappointed... and since the new breezies come with just main 6 I may as well pass them up too... I'm really missing new characters in singles :(

Exactly.. crossing my fingers for more new stuff tomorrow. Otherwise 2014 year of EQG for real! :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 15, 2014, 06:47:48 PM
I'm not a EQG buyer so I'm kind of disappointed... and since the new breezies come with just main 6 I may as well pass them up too... I'm really missing new characters in singles :(

Exactly.. crossing my fingers for more new stuff tomorrow. Otherwise 2014 year of EQG for real! :(
Oh MLP, where art thou now :(

This makes me even more sad because supposedly they are supposed to do, what 5 more seasons of the show? If they are considering doing more EQG are they planning to fully switch the show to EQGs?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: babylicketysplit on February 15, 2014, 06:49:57 PM
Okay so far the only things im interested in actually purchasing are the following:

-clear luna and cadance (snoglobe ponies? and NOT the hideous one with the yellow wings.)
-POP cake house set (just for the cake house)
-Rainbow rocks Applejack EGD with the cadet cap (i need at least one applejack eventually lol)
-DJ PON-3 EGD single. (i like dj pony lol so i wont mind the doll of her)
-Fluttershy with breezie (as someone else said, she looks like dancing butterflies and i want at least one breezie) and if they make an applejack one, i want her too. im guessing that the lockets and keys are what the mane 6 all might be getting at the end of the season?? and those might be the new elements of harmony.
-and POSSIBLY the EQD of octavia.. but just cause i want that brushie pony.

and seriously WHY does hasbro always leave out applejack... her and fluttershy are my two favorites of the g4 ponies along with luna.     :cry: :huh:   if they want to leave her out so much why dont the just call the cast the mane 5.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 06:50:45 PM
I'm not a EQG buyer so I'm kind of disappointed... and since the new breezies come with just main 6 I may as well pass them up too... I'm really missing new characters in singles :(

Exactly.. crossing my fingers for more new stuff tomorrow. Otherwise 2014 year of EQG for real! :(
Oh MLP, where art thou now :(

This makes me even more sad because supposedly they are supposed to do, what 5 more seasons of the show? If they are considering doing more EQG are they planning to fully switch the show to EQGs?

That's not even funny! I can't afford to think that way seriously G3's show is better than EQG to me and I don't even like G3.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 15, 2014, 06:53:50 PM
I'm not a EQG buyer so I'm kind of disappointed... and since the new breezies come with just main 6 I may as well pass them up too... I'm really missing new characters in singles :(

Exactly.. crossing my fingers for more new stuff tomorrow. Otherwise 2014 year of EQG for real! :(
Oh MLP, where art thou now :(

This makes me even more sad because supposedly they are supposed to do, what 5 more seasons of the show? If they are considering doing more EQG are they planning to fully switch the show to EQGs?

That's not even funny! I can't afford to think that way seriously G3's show is better than EQG to me and I don't even like G3.
Believe me I don't even want to think about that myself :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: TrixieStix on February 15, 2014, 07:04:48 PM
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I think I love you.
And Rarity's horn... daaarling, why would you do that to yourself. Well, they can all join Chrysalis at Mule-on Rouge, that's for sure.

 :haha: Mule-on Rouge!!! hahaha I can't even, that's the best thing!

I'll probably need Zecora and Photo Finish since I like them a bunch. Hopefully the pony booth has more brushies, the EQG booth had a LOT of dolls. Mostly repeats I won't be getting, but my bfs niece will get to have more pony doll friends! I'm excited for her.

Oh and by the way.... TRIXIE

Alright, I'm good :3
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 07:06:40 PM
Thanks for posting that video, rimmu!
I can kinda see Octavia. That rep. is totally doll focused and doesn't know anything about ponies does she. Maybe someone else will talk about the pony part. Catlein, I hope you're right but I have a feeling there isn't a whole lot more. We'll see!

Lightning Dust
I wonder if the one actually released will be Sassaflash or Lightning Dust? The pony displayed is Lightning Dust but it's Sassaflash on the box. We've seen protos of both too, hmm...

That is strange I cannot tell, if it's Sassesflash I don't want her, if it's Lightning Dust I want it.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 15, 2014, 07:13:28 PM
- EG were the number 1 fashion themed doll

Oh Hasbro.  Get G3 on the phone, because I have to call Shenanigans.

 :haha: Laughed at this!

But seriously? They're going to try to make that claim? Not a chance Hasbro. Likely one of those things where they use convenient wording to make themselves look better to retailers. Like they probably meant that EG was HASBRO's number 1 fashion themed doll (and considering it's their only fashion themed doll, not a viable selling point Hasbro, lol). Omitting the company name isn't really misrepresenting; they can always just say that it's their report, so of course they meant within their company. But the wording has the benefit that anyone who reads it and doesn't question it assumes they mean "#1 on the market".

But there is no way that EqG beat out MH last year, or during the Christmas season.

I'm also only seeing a handful of things that I'm interested in for now. With these and the Funko vinyls being the only things I want, I guess I'm going to have more money for my other collections this year, maybe even expand on my tiny (one pony XD) G1 collection.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 15, 2014, 07:17:15 PM


This makes me even more sad because supposedly they are supposed to do, what 5 more seasons of the show? If they are considering doing more EQG are they planning to fully switch the show to EQGs?

Maybe I'm a pessimist but I had the feeling since the first news came to light of EQG, it first  pass to my mind that they were going to replace the ponies  :|
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Skylar on February 15, 2014, 07:20:56 PM
nothing wanted here. mane six makes me want to vomit as much as bore seven did and these dolls have no interest at all for me. I like ponies, not dolls. Man Hasbro has idiots working for them.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 07:22:29 PM
nothing wanted here. mane six makes me want to vomit as much as bore seven did and these dolls have no interest at all for me. I like ponies, not dolls. Man Hasbro has idiots working for them.

Seriously it's a sad thing. Although people need to stop buying them or we will just get less and less ponies and more dolls. No one can complain that there ins't brushables when you are buying EQG.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Elfpony on February 15, 2014, 07:23:36 PM

*checks booth* Hasbro...check

*checks logo* My Little PONY...check

*wonders where all the ponies are*

:( Yeah...seriously seriously disappointing - I had so hoped to be proven wrong. A minimum of 7 new EQG characters some of them with multiple releases [and that assumes we have seen all releases which seems unlikely] and pushing the moulded hair ponies again [even the Breezies which had me excited have moulded hair].

Whatever Hasbro...thanks for selling out to the fashion doll popularity. I know you are a commercial company and I know you just want/need to make money so while I understand I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.

Totally with you hathorcat!!!! My Little PONY! See this is exactly one of the main reasons I'm so against EQG they are taking over! :'( This had better be a joke and they are bringing out the 20 brand new ponies tomorrow.

I understand some of you like EQG and they didn't bother me too much before but now after seeing this I'm complete ANTI-EQG sorry, thats just my opinion they are taking over!

This exactly. The only thing I've seen so far that I'll pick up in stores is the castle. I will NOT by an EQG doll to get a brushable pony, no way, no how. Otherwise, my money this year goes to the second hand market where I can buy PONIES.

Elf
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on February 15, 2014, 07:23:44 PM
I did not see any AJ FS with boots  on the shelves :( , they have  Rarity coming out in the fall to join Fluttershy on the Fashion Styling Strands line and then they had  RD and a Pink body pony, either Pinkie or Cadence  as Fashion Style.
Same mold as Luna but pink for Cadence most likely as design a pony .

I think for my collection  I will be just adding  the FS ponies ,and the Clear PTS and Cadence , plus the rest of the mane 6 single PP  .
Maybe the Castle .
The big rainbowfied PTS looked so bad  :( as the Chrisalys Talking light up pony from TRU, reusing the same mold for the 5th time  :mad:
LOL with socks JESUS!!! their brains just burned designing that one ,if there was any brain though  :(
well like the comment before, I will have more money for my other Generations :)!!
I need to get me some more G2's anyway !!:)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 07:28:40 PM

*checks booth* Hasbro...check

*checks logo* My Little PONY...check

*wonders where all the ponies are*

:( Yeah...seriously seriously disappointing - I had so hoped to be proven wrong. A minimum of 7 new EQG characters some of them with multiple releases [and that assumes we have seen all releases which seems unlikely] and pushing the moulded hair ponies again [even the Breezies which had me excited have moulded hair].

Whatever Hasbro...thanks for selling out to the fashion doll popularity. I know you are a commercial company and I know you just want/need to make money so while I understand I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.

Totally with you hathorcat!!!! My Little PONY! See this is exactly one of the main reasons I'm so against EQG they are taking over! :'( This had better be a joke and they are bringing out the 20 brand new ponies tomorrow.

I understand some of you like EQG and they didn't bother me too much before but now after seeing this I'm complete ANTI-EQG sorry, thats just my opinion they are taking over!

This exactly. The only thing I've seen so far that I'll pick up in stores is the castle. I will NOT by an EQG doll to get a brushable pony, no way, no how. Otherwise, my money this year goes to the second hand market where I can buy PONIES.

Elf

After more thought I have decided I will not be buying them for the pony either, I might try and snag them on ebay if they show up otherwise no. The only way I would buy a doll is for a boy brushable like Big Mac or Flash and then sell the doll. Even then I might just do ebay route instead dont want sales going up on EQG at all I want it to die, and fast.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 15, 2014, 07:32:16 PM
UGH so the G4 Breeezies have molded hair... bleh  :razz:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rainbow Dash on February 15, 2014, 07:32:25 PM
My Little Pony, now without the pony!

Breezies: I was excited for these but the execution is lacking.  In short, they're ugly.  I, for one, actually like the G3 Breezies.  These look horrible and they have molded hair.  Automatic out for me.  If it doesn't have brushable hair, it isn't My Little Pony.  Call me if they issue these with brushable manes and tails but I won't be holding my breath.

Equestria Girls: Completely uninterested in these.  I have no interest in Monster High, either.  I'm only here for the ponies and if you can't give me that I have other hobbies I can throw money at.  As it stands, the only other toy line Hasbro makes that I have any interest in is Transformers and I rarely ever pick up new TFs.  I only collect G1 and have little interest in the newer ones.  Mattel, on the other hand, makes two toylines that I spend a great deal of money on every year.  And Hasbro has no representation in that particular market segment whatsoever.

So I see Octavia and Photo Finish as brushables.  And the latter appears to be part of that whole KISS/goth thing so it wouldn't even be a normal Photo Finish, which means I'd have no interest in her.  I don't want to pick up dolls to get ponies (if I wanted dolls I would buy the NASCAR Barbie dolls from circa fifteen years ago), but I will break down and get them if I have to in order to get new ponies.  And I know this is exactly what they're counting on to improve the sales numbers for Equestria Girls.  So, do you think Zecora, the three new Equestria Girls characters, etc. will also come with brushable ponies?

I hate gimmicks and that's all I'm seeing here.  I don't want clear ponies or snowglobe ponies.  I just want regular run-of-the-mill brushable ponies.  When I decided to break down and start collecting ponies, that was what I knew I was getting into.  It's what MLP was for nearly thirty years and what it should remain.

You know what Hasbro really needs to do?  I've said it before and I'll say it again - they currently have the license to make Care Bears toys.  A line of ponies with Care Bear tummy symbols belly badges as cutie marks and a line of plush bears with pony cutie marks as tummy symbols.  Sell them together so you get a Pinkie Pie pony with a Laughter Heart Pony Care Bear Cousin and a Cheer Bear and a Cheer Pony all in the same packaging.  This will appeal to little girls (core market) and collectors (lots of crossover between collectors of these two toy lines) alike.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 15, 2014, 07:32:35 PM
nothing wanted here. mane six makes me want to vomit as much as bore seven did and these dolls have no interest at all for me. I like ponies, not dolls. Man Hasbro has idiots working for them.

Seriously it's a sad thing. Although people need to stop buying them or we will just get less and less ponies and more dolls. No one can complain that there ins't brushables when you are buying EQG.
Personally I'm not Buying the EQGs.. in fact I'm not even buying them to get the ponies that come with them! Mostly other than a Prince Twilight that comes with Spike (because I needed Twilight in that mold) I've not really bought any G4s... been going and buying some of the Lalaloopsy ponies instead.. which oddly enough those ponies are actually pretty much cleaned out in the closest walmart to me... while the MLP section still has a lot of ponies.. Seriously though I'm hoping to see more ponies soon out of this... and not packs that come with a lot of repeat ponies
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 15, 2014, 07:32:42 PM
EQG isn't my favorite, but I do have a few of the cuter dolls. And hey--if it's selling with the target market, Hasbro is gonna keep making them. No sense stressing over something I can't change, I figure, so may as well enjoy the parts of the line I do like! Like those adorable Breezies!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brightberry on February 15, 2014, 07:40:10 PM
Oooo... I love the see-through princesses.  They look amazing.   Most of everything else looks as if they took ideas from a  grade school art project.  My niece loves it.  Her friends do too.  I think it's kind of their style.  Lots of color, glitter and random decoration.  It does look like there is a little something for everyone.




Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 15, 2014, 07:46:46 PM
More pics!
http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/02/toy-fair-2014-pastel-explosion-with.html#more

There is a new single! I think that's Holly Dash!

I think I see Design-a-Pony Cadance  :good:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 07:48:29 PM
More pics!
http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/02/toy-fair-2014-pastel-explosion-with.html#more

There is a new single! I think that's Holly Dash!

She's adorable thank goodness I'm happy I know people will love her, but still keep them coming hasbro how about 40 of them? I think I will buy it just to support new ponies.

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Lol @ the mustache!

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Green boy in the back and accurate Spitfire??
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Bekuno on February 15, 2014, 07:50:03 PM
Yes! Holly Dash Looks too cute!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 15, 2014, 07:52:31 PM
More pics!
http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/02/toy-fair-2014-pastel-explosion-with.html#more

There is a new single! I think that's Holly Dash!
Oh hey, you're exactly right! I thought she was just a Rarity in weird lighting at first, but that cutie mark is absolutely a strawberry! :D So there's hope!!

Also, this one intrigued me:
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Not only are we seeing a re-use of the Lyrica mold for what looks like an Amethyst Star, that green boy in the back also looks somewhat like a set of seven ponies we've been seeing in the blind bag threads. They seem to be a set of seven ponies with color combos that cycle between them--say, we've seen both a black and purple boy, and a black and purple Pinkie mold. Some people have speculated that they're not fakies but instead a "customize your own" blind bag set--which would be fantastic!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 07:53:48 PM
I spy a Celestia or Twi Snowglobe now too
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rainbow Dash on February 15, 2014, 07:56:17 PM
Yay, new brushable...wait, what's with the spots?  Gah!  Not another gimmick.  No interest. :(  Which is a real pity because I really like her otherwise!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 15, 2014, 07:56:57 PM
That blue pinkie mold bb pony in the back looks like a new character too maybe
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--OLKuk1c1Xs/UwAvSX_KPMI/AAAAAAAApfg/Q5-DFVPPLzA/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+021.JPG
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 07:57:32 PM
Yay, new brushable...wait, what's with the spots?  Gah!  Not another gimmick.  No interest. :(  Which is a real pity because I really like her otherwise!

Hey atleast its something right! The spots are kinda cute, I think I'll buy them just to support new characters so they keep releasing new ponies rather than mane 6.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 15, 2014, 08:00:58 PM
Fantastic stuff!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 15, 2014, 08:01:17 PM
More pics!
http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/02/toy-fair-2014-pastel-explosion-with.html#more

There is a new single! I think that's Holly Dash!
Oh hey, you're exactly right! I thought she was just a Rarity in weird lighting at first, but that cutie mark is absolutely a strawberry! :D So there's hope!!

Also, this one intrigued me:
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Not only are we seeing a re-use of the Lyrica mold for what looks like an Amethyst Star, that green boy in the back also looks somewhat like a set of seven ponies we've been seeing in the blind bag threads. They seem to be a set of seven ponies with color combos that cycle between them--say, we've seen both a black and purple boy, and a black and purple Pinkie mold. Some people have speculated that they're not fakies but instead a "customize your own" blind bag set--which would be fantastic!
Is that you baby leaper?
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 15, 2014, 08:05:57 PM
Holly Dash! YES! She's one of my absolute favorite blind bags.

I am as confused as the rest of you about the minifigures...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Star Spark on February 15, 2014, 08:06:51 PM
I've really gotta wonder: did Equestria Girls do SO well that it justifies completely abandoning My Little Pony's core concept (i.e., animal figurines, a market Hasbro basically owned between MLP and Littlest Pet Shop) for the super competitive fashion doll market? As it stands, the only thing of interest to me are the few new brushable characters (and I'm not buying a doll for one) and the breezies, because at this point I'm desperate for anything that acknowledges prior generations- even if G3 wasn't "my" generation (but I'm not buying ANOTHER Mane 6 toy for them!) Oh, well, money's been tight lately, anyway- guess what little I have will go toward vintage collecting this year instead.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rainbow Dash on February 15, 2014, 08:09:10 PM
Yay, new brushable...wait, what's with the spots?  Gah!  Not another gimmick.  No interest. :(  Which is a real pity because I really like her otherwise!

Hey atleast its something right! The spots are kinda cute, I think I'll buy them just to support new characters so they keep releasing new ponies rather than mane 6.
That only encourages them to keep making gimmicks.  Besides, they all share the same UPC code so the stores/Hasbro has no idea which pony sells the fastest out of any given assortment.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 15, 2014, 08:11:25 PM
I spy a Celestia or Twi Snowglobe now too
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Is that a pink (maybe Cadance) design a pony in the lower left?

Post Merge: February 15, 2014, 08:12:40 PM

Yay, new brushable...wait, what's with the spots?  Gah!  Not another gimmick.  No interest. :(  Which is a real pity because I really like her otherwise!

Hey atleast its something right! The spots are kinda cute, I think I'll buy them just to support new characters so they keep releasing new ponies rather than mane 6.
That only encourages them to keep making gimmicks.  Besides, they all share the same UPC code so the stores/Hasbro has no idea which pony sells the fastest out of any given assortment.
It looks to be more of the TAF style that the Rainbow Power line has. Hey, if you don't like that, I doubt much Hasbro puts out this year will please you--Rainbow Power is their new Thing.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Honeycomb on February 15, 2014, 08:12:41 PM

*checks booth* Hasbro...check

*checks logo* My Little PONY...check

*wonders where all the ponies are*

:( Yeah...seriously seriously disappointing - I had so hoped to be proven wrong. A minimum of 7 new EQG characters some of them with multiple releases [and that assumes we have seen all releases which seems unlikely] and pushing the moulded hair ponies again [even the Breezies which had me excited have moulded hair].

Whatever Hasbro...thanks for selling out to the fashion doll popularity. I know you are a commercial company and I know you just want/need to make money so while I understand I will also admit to being a little upset at the My Little Pony line pretty much selling out what has for 30 years made it such a popular line - 1) ponies and 2) brushable manes and tails.

Totally with you hathorcat!!!! My Little PONY! See this is exactly one of the main reasons I'm so against EQG they are taking over! :'( This had better be a joke and they are bringing out the 20 brand new ponies tomorrow.

I understand some of you like EQG and they didn't bother me too much before but now after seeing this I'm complete ANTI-EQG sorry, thats just my opinion they are taking over!

This exactly. The only thing I've seen so far that I'll pick up in stores is the castle. I will NOT by an EQG doll to get a brushable pony, no way, no how. Otherwise, my money this year goes to the second hand market where I can buy PONIES.

Elf
Same here. If I wanted dolls, I would collect Barbies.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Ice Crystal on February 15, 2014, 08:19:47 PM
Ohh Holly Dash! I have always adored her design. I'm so excited!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Foxtale on February 15, 2014, 08:22:16 PM
Is that a pink (maybe Cadance) design a pony in the lower left?


*squints at computer screen*

That looks like her crystal heart! *squeeee* I love Cadence! :D

The more images I see of the "KISS" ponies, the less I like them.... bleh... but I'm so glad to see we are getting images of MORE PONIES!! *happiness*

So there are going to be two Rainbow Rocks brushable sets? 1) Tinsel Hair 2) Extra Paint/TriColor Hair

I wonder who the mystery Strawberry pony is?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 15, 2014, 08:22:45 PM
Found them!

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The Lyrica Lilac+Amethyst Star merge has the fanon name "Purple Wave," and by fanon name I mean placeholder name because I'm sure she has no fanon whatsoever. The advantage of reusing models in the show is that it's easier to reuse models in the toyline. :P She apparently appears once in Rarity's fantasy in Ticket Master, so this could be the first imaginary pony toy? Hm.

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Background pony in Rarity Takes Manehattan. Awfully cute, but too new to have a name yet.

As for the stallion, I found a couple earth pony stallions with yellow manes and green bodies, but neither had the right eye color. So hey, I bet it's this guy:
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brittney_rochelle on February 15, 2014, 08:23:48 PM
Darn a Design a Pony Cadence! I was working on a custom too!!

Yay for Holly Dash! Her maker will be happy!  http://princesschuchi.deviantart.com/art/P-258288311
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 15, 2014, 08:26:11 PM
I'm so easy to please- I'm thrilled. I want me some KISS ponies, some translucent princesses, some POP ponies, and HOLLY DASH :)

Well, I'm excited!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Foxtale on February 15, 2014, 08:29:28 PM
I know these pictures are just a sample of their licensing... but I think that Scootaloo and SweeieBelle look a lot like a Build a Bear pony don't you think?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IquJqforWY8/UwAvUsZ0IrI/AAAAAAAApgs/PF4TaVgnkIo/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+032.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3joev_Hp28/UwAvVbAGfNI/AAAAAAAAphU/lS490sTYeZw/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+034.JPG
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Ice Crystal on February 15, 2014, 08:30:37 PM
I know these pictures are just a sample of their licensing... but I think that Scootaloo look a lot like a Build a Bear pony don't you think?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IquJqforWY8/UwAvUsZ0IrI/AAAAAAAApgs/PF4TaVgnkIo/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+032.JPG

She is a Build-a-Bear pony! Rarity and mini Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are being released later this year.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Starly on February 15, 2014, 08:32:51 PM
Oh my goodness, so many new EQG DOlls. Octavia! Zecora! Adiago! Photo Finish?! No Flash yet but so what, I want them all, screw the haters, I love these dolls, even Clear Luna looks cool because, Luna, and I want a painted wing Rainbow Power Dashie brushable.

be still my poor heart, it's been a rough day

<3333

SO many dolls
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LuckyTwirlerina on February 15, 2014, 08:35:48 PM
I'm planning on buying the Photo Finish doll/pony set because I just absolutely cannot turn it down after waiting this long for real Photo Finish merchandise. :drunk:

I'll definitely be buying Holly Dash. A new brushie, and not pink to boot! I'll definitely support her, she's super cute.  :lol:

My buying list so far:

*Holly Dash
*Photo Finish doll/pony set
*Octavia doll/pony set ONLY in there's a smashed up box and I can get a discount on it
*clear Cadance (x2, for science)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MorningGlorysParadise82 on February 15, 2014, 08:39:18 PM
well that was interesting. Sadly I will probably buy the strawberry cutie mark pony, but I'm not keen on the chicken pox design on their legs...
*sigh* looks like I will focus on the early years still
Though every time I see that castle I like it more..
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Tulips on February 15, 2014, 08:41:27 PM
Hmmmm some of this stuff is interesting.
But I think the only things I'll be hunting down are the Rainbow Fashion Styles (Pinkie & Rainbow, if there's an Applejack on the way she's a definite yes too! The Giant Twilight looks too gaudy for me though), the POP cake house... possibly the Design-a-Cadance, and maybe those clear ponies in the gem boxes (whatever they are?).

Nope to brushable singles and Equestria girls. To be honest, I think I'll only really be collecting the Fashion Styles and Funkos. ^.^
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Foxtale on February 15, 2014, 08:43:10 PM
I know these pictures are just a sample of their licensing... but I think that Scootaloo look a lot like a Build a Bear pony don't you think?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IquJqforWY8/UwAvUsZ0IrI/AAAAAAAApgs/PF4TaVgnkIo/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+032.JPG

She is a Build-a-Bear pony! Rarity and mini Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are being released later this year.

How exciting! I don't remember seeing pictures of Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo yet. :D I can't wait for Rarity.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: babylicketysplit on February 15, 2014, 08:46:04 PM
okay now im kinda depressed after seeing the pony pictures.... :'(    where the hay is applejack in ANY of those assortments.  i swear hasbro hates her. not that i like rereleases but come on, everyone else gets a rerelease except her. and ive been dying for a fashion style applejack.
seriously just call it the mane 5 now...
she was the last bit of g1

also not happy there are so many remakes and like 3 new pony brushables. 2 you have to buy a doll for
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Starly on February 15, 2014, 08:48:53 PM
Is 'having to buy a doll' for a pony really so painful? Sounds awesome to me. :c
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: BerylBreeze on February 15, 2014, 08:54:15 PM
Holly Dash makes me a little more hopeful! Her coloring is really pretty, but (IMO) those spots would be much cuter if they were either gone or shaped like strawberries.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Ice Crystal on February 15, 2014, 08:55:08 PM
I know these pictures are just a sample of their licensing... but I think that Scootaloo look a lot like a Build a Bear pony don't you think?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IquJqforWY8/UwAvUsZ0IrI/AAAAAAAApgs/PF4TaVgnkIo/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+032.JPG

She is a Build-a-Bear pony! Rarity and mini Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are being released later this year.

How exciting! I don't remember seeing pictures of Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo yet. :D I can't wait for Rarity.

Here are the official stock photos:
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(And Rarity too in case you haven't seen her)

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: aluke on February 15, 2014, 08:58:56 PM
okay now im kinda depressed after seeing the pony pictures.... :'(    where the hay is applejack in ANY of those assortments.  i swear hasbro hates her. not that i like rereleases but come on, everyone else gets a rerelease except her. and ive been dying for a fashion style applejack.
seriously just call it the mane 5 now...
she was the last bit of g1

also not happy there are so many remakes and like 3 new pony brushables. 2 you have to buy a doll for

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed AJ's absence in everything (pony) brushable.  Seriously disappointed about that.

I do like the new Rainbow Power TaFs, but not enough to actually buy them since it shouldn't be too hard to draw extra marks over the ponies I already own. Still holding out hope for a fashion/styling size AJ to pop up, but otherwise not all that excited.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: gabumon on February 15, 2014, 09:01:37 PM
Did someone say Holly Dash brushable!?! where???
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: aluke on February 15, 2014, 09:01:55 PM
**Somehow accidentally quoted my old post. Oops.

Will say that Holly Dash is really cute but agree that she would have been cuter with strawberries as opposed to dots. Same with Pinkie Pie.

For those of you that don't like it though, at least you can rub a little acetone and remove the extra dots?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rainbow Dash on February 15, 2014, 09:02:40 PM
I know these pictures are just a sample of their licensing... but I think that Scootaloo look a lot like a Build a Bear pony don't you think?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IquJqforWY8/UwAvUsZ0IrI/AAAAAAAApgs/PF4TaVgnkIo/s1600/Toy+Fair+2014+Hasbro+My+Little+Pony+032.JPG

She is a Build-a-Bear pony! Rarity and mini Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo are being released later this year.

How exciting! I don't remember seeing pictures of Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo yet. :D I can't wait for Rarity.

Here are the official stock photos
Those are super adorable!  Thank you for posting the pictures!  I hadn't seen them yet.  Yay, finally something in this thread I really like! :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 15, 2014, 09:09:27 PM
More pics!
http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/02/toy-fair-2014-pastel-explosion-with.html#more

There is a new single! I think that's Holly Dash!

She's adorable thank goodness I'm happy I know people will love her, but still keep them coming hasbro how about 40 of them? I think I will buy it just to support new ponies.

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I do like this girl, something different even with the whaky color spots... Maybe just MAYBE Hasbro will redeem itself. I could care less about the POP buildables, they are quite clunky in look but I'll that the POP house :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Ice Crystal on February 15, 2014, 09:13:06 PM
For those who don't like the dots, I imagine they would be fairly easy to remove with... acetone, is it? Just be careful not to nick the cutie mark and eyes and you'll have a standard looking brushable.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: octocorn on February 15, 2014, 09:17:11 PM
I showed my boyfriend all the pics and he just told me I was going to be broke.  He's correct, lol I want everything!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: babylicketysplit on February 15, 2014, 09:19:05 PM
:P okay so the more i look at the pictures of the TAF ponies lol.... the more they look like a wonderbread advertisement to me XD  sorry had to point it out..  *sheepish grin*
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rhini on February 15, 2014, 09:24:11 PM
I can't get over feeling like she's just an odd rarity, but i do hope we'll see some more new ones to go with her! god forbid maybe an entire new wave WITHOUT the mane 6!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 15, 2014, 09:31:17 PM
I can't get over feeling like she's just an odd rarity, but i do hope we'll see some more new ones to go with her! god forbid maybe an entire new wave WITHOUT the mane 6!
I thought so too, but look at that strawberry cutie mark! :D It's never been on a G4 pony before, so at the very least there's some pony coming out with a strawberry.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 15, 2014, 09:32:37 PM
I'll definitely be buying Holly Dash. A new brushie, and not pink to boot! I'll definitely support her, she's super cute.  :lol:

I'm sorry to break this to ya but Holly Dash is actually pink, it's a very light pink but yeah. I think she's adorable, and I love the did the other colors in the hair! I'll definitely be buying Rarity, Pinkie, and Holly Dash :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: OLumeVaSti on February 15, 2014, 09:36:28 PM
More pics!
http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/02/toy-fair-2014-pastel-explosion-with.html#more

There is a new single! I think that's Holly Dash!

She's adorable thank goodness I'm happy I know people will love her, but still keep them coming hasbro how about 40 of them? I think I will buy it just to support new ponies.

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She might have to go back to collecting G4 for her
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LuckyTwirlerina on February 15, 2014, 09:49:16 PM
I'll definitely be buying Holly Dash. A new brushie, and not pink to boot! I'll definitely support her, she's super cute.  :lol:

I'm sorry to break this to ya but Holly Dash is actually pink, it's a very light pink but yeah. I think she's adorable, and I love the did the other colors in the hair! I'll definitely be buying Rarity, Pinkie, and Holly Dash :)

She looks white in the picture. Which is good enough for me, lol.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: AJLareneg on February 15, 2014, 10:03:43 PM
I looked through all those pictures earlier and completely missed Sweetie Belle build a bear plush hiding in the back! She's adorable and I think I need her. :'D

Also, a bit off topic for the thread, but if anyone finds any pictures of the LPS display from the toy fair would you PM it to me? I don't want to miss anything and it seems hard to track down information on it...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aitsuki on February 15, 2014, 10:44:08 PM
Photo Finish brushable!!!!! MUST HAVE!!!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 15, 2014, 11:01:48 PM
Looking again at the large talking Chrysalis I'm thinking Hasbro tried to grab what was "popular" among the fans again and went with the weird sock obsession, kind of like how they saw human version of the ponies and tried Equestria Girls.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aitsuki on February 15, 2014, 11:22:25 PM
Yeah, I am confused by all the garters and nylons and stockings.... and the crazy KISS face paint... but I really want the Photo Finish and Octavia brushables. If they really only come with the dolls... well, I'm sure I can find someone who wants the dolls..
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 15, 2014, 11:24:41 PM
Looking again at the large talking Chrysalis I'm thinking Hasbro tried to grab what was "popular" among the fans again and went with the weird sock obsession, kind of like how they saw human version of the ponies and tried Equestria Girls.
...oh lord, that wouldn't surprise me in the least. I was wondering why they thought that'd be a good idea.

Oh well, nothing a bit of acetone and a drill can't fix.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 15, 2014, 11:27:54 PM
Hello Kitty did a KISS theme this year. And it was weird... I guess Hasbro saw that and went "OMG! How awesome would that be for ponies!"
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: PinkRosedust on February 15, 2014, 11:30:19 PM
So we've got 3 new brushables and a zillion EG dolls. Pretty much what I expected yet I'm still disappointed.

Strawberry Pony is very cute, Photo Finish might be neat if she doesn't have painted on sunglasses (I can't tell), and I can't wait to see a good pic of Octavia; so, Hasbro, thanks for the bone? Although I'm guessing I'll have to buy those dolls to get them. Which means I might just pass because I sure as heck don't want to support EG.

Other than those 3 brushables I don't really care for anything. I was hoping the Breezies would be an improvement over G3 but wow...I'll take the G3 ones and their snubby faces over those new ones any day!

I will hold onto hope that there will be more new brushables that just weren't shown here. (I think I may have said the same thing last year...)

Really sad to see the 'Pony' being booted out of My Little Pony. =(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Feathermay on February 15, 2014, 11:47:19 PM
I absolutely love all of the new EQGs... save for maybe Applejack. When i look at them, they give off this sweet magical girl/girl power vibe that i don't see in MH or Bratz. Those have a more fashion centered/gossip girl thing going. (Please forgive me if that description doesnt make any sense)

I don't really understand all the hate they get. The idea that EQG will somehow take over the entire toy line doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It also looks like we are seeing more brushies because of the new characters introduced in eqg. Not as much as i'd like but better than just mane 6 rehashes.
I guess im just tired of seeing all the eqg bashing both here and on brony boards. ): maybe we need an eqg arena.  :lol:

If youre buying the dolls just for the pony, send me a PM!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on February 16, 2014, 12:28:11 AM
Prior to reading through this post, I had no want for EG dolls. However between DJ with her fly glasses. Photo Finish and Zecora, I may be tempted.

The Breezies are adorable but I don't need the corresponding pony with them. Enough for me to buy one. Nice though to see a carry over from G3 into G4.

Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rhubarbpie on February 16, 2014, 03:04:03 AM
OK so my shopping list goes as follows....

New EQG characters - Trixie, Zecora, Photo Finish, Octavia, DJ-Pon3, Adagio and the other un-named ones.

Breezies - must have....

Unsure about getting repeat EQG mane 6's though, even if they do have different hair/shoes.  (I don't care much for any of the clothes since I make my own  :P  )

I am excited about the new EQG dolls, I just hope they come to the UK :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Pony Adventures on February 16, 2014, 03:10:25 AM
I was really hoping for more new ponies. I don't want scene phase re-releases. I don't want dolls. I want horses.

Don't get me wrong, I am excited about the dolls and the movie but I just don't want to see the pastel horses die out in favor of dolls. Do both but don't sacrifice one for the other.

Also, fun fact: I was going to buy the rainbow rocks rarity and pony set for the pony but now that I see that it is a gimmick being done for all of the mane six, instead of just a neat version of one or two ponies, I am going to pass on all of them. I don't need more repeats. I don't actually want mane six armies. I also don't want the dolls.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 16, 2014, 04:59:04 AM
[sarcasm] 1 new playful pony character!!! Yay...thank you so so so so much Hasbro you are awesome. [/sarcasm]
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MorningGlorysParadise82 on February 16, 2014, 05:35:58 AM
[sarcasm] 1 new playful pony character!!! Yay...thank you so so so so much Hasbro you are awesome. [/sarcasm]

:lmao: That's just too funny...
What's sad is either my daughter is being genuine or she's copying my tastes. But seeing how we  read this thread together at the same, I say it's pretty sad when your target audience is even rolling their eyes at this stuff. And she's 9 going on 10!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: okamigirl64 on February 16, 2014, 05:49:44 AM
Anyone else notice that there is not a single Applejack brushable? What's up with that?!
 >_<
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2014, 05:51:32 AM
[sarcasm] 1 new playful pony character!!! Yay...thank you so so so so much Hasbro you are awesome. [/sarcasm]

This is what I will be afraid of, because that is what they did with Sunset Shimmer... and you know what's bad? I had to LOOK UP Sunsets name! Literally I forgot what her name was, now that is bad.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: ButtercreamDream on February 16, 2014, 06:18:01 AM
*grabs rocking chair*  back in my day, My Little Pony was about ponies.  They had different characters, and you could brush their hair.

How awesome would it have been if they had pleased both fandoms by keeping ponies ponies, and rebooting Jem and the holograms?  Why oh why are there so many new characters, and NONE of them are ponies?!

I like the 1 new brushable, and I may look for the ones that come with dolls on ebay or taobao.  I'm interested to see the snowglobe ponies, but that's about it.  I have no collections outside on MLP, and the rocker dolls are just not MLP to me.

I showed my husband the KISS brushables, and he asked me why they were dressed like 'ladies of the night', lol.  My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Wardah on February 16, 2014, 06:26:48 AM
One thing that has me excited, besides all the new EQG stuff and the Breezies and the snowglobe Princesses and the POP stuff, is that it looks like we are getting brushables that match the Rainbow Power artwork. Yay for TAF ponies even if all but one is a repeat character.

However I am disappointed in the lack of Littlest Pet Shop coverage.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: moonlight twinkle on February 16, 2014, 06:38:15 AM
I am freaking out right now!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sunset on February 16, 2014, 06:46:29 AM
Is 'having to buy a doll' for a pony really so painful? Sounds awesome to me. :c

It is if you don't want the doll but you will now have to pay 2-3 times the price if you want the pony. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: gabumon on February 16, 2014, 06:54:46 AM
well I hope Hasbro is "going up through a phase"...

maybe they'll go back to Ponies when their current decision makers get promoted or fired.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: moonflower on February 16, 2014, 07:02:19 AM
Disappointed, the only thing that interests me is Holly Dash, but even then I would have preferred her normal and not covered in spots - I know you could easily remove the spots, but I like to keep my collection original and not customised.

Is 'having to buy a doll' for a pony really so painful? Sounds awesome to me. :c

It is if you don't want the doll but you will now have to pay 2-3 times the price if you want the pony. 

I agree. The dolls are hideous in my opinion, and way overpriced. If I wanted a pony which came packaged with one of the dolls (luckily I do not) I would be well unimpressed if I had to buy a doll to get the pony.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: okamigirl64 on February 16, 2014, 07:06:42 AM
So is it confirmed that we won't be having a fan favorites set this year or is there still hope?
I know there's that set by the EQG stuff where the mane 6 are now punk 6  -_-, but I mean more like the sets from previous years.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: HollowZero on February 16, 2014, 07:16:11 AM
I'll be getting Holly Dash, but wow those dolls are horrible looking. It's really sad if what Hasbro said was true, that during the week of Christmas, EQG was the #1 selling fashion doll in the US.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: popyduggan on February 16, 2014, 07:27:05 AM
Also, looks like Celestia is going through a midlife crisis:

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Lol. These should be Hot Topic exclusives. I think that the parents that buy pink fluffy things for their daughters aren't going to buy seikima demon ponies at TRU, I mean I'll buy 'em, but I'm a weirdo(minority).
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2014, 07:32:12 AM
Is 'having to buy a doll' for a pony really so painful? Sounds awesome to me. :c

It is if you don't want the doll but you will now have to pay 2-3 times the price if you want the pony. 
yes it is, I've been in that situation and I even though what I was buying with a doll wasn't costly if you don't want the doll in the first place it clutter and sometime you can't get your money back. Personally I am NOT a doll buyer.. No space and no interest, the only dolls I bought was the Pinkie Coopers and I only bought 2 and really don't have much interest in them. Pretty much in those sets you are buying the doll and the pony is supposed to be a bonus... I much rather pay for the pony than the doll =/ it's not cool to have to pay for something you don't want in the first place just to get the item in the package you do want.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CottonTALE on February 16, 2014, 07:35:43 AM
I'm sure i'll have to look into going to Taobao to get the doll-exclusive ponies... As much as I love them, I made a promise this year to only buy basic brushables and Princess brushables for everything other than Fluttershy (she is still fair game for buying anything of her)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 07:47:42 AM
Is 'having to buy a doll' for a pony really so painful? Sounds awesome to me. :c

Yes, it's very awesome to pay 30€ for something that would have otherwise cost 5€. EQG dolls are impossible to resell on German ebay, they never make back what they cost. I love Monster High dolls and I already know Photo Finish without the pony won't be worth the money I'd otherwise pay for a deluxe Monster High doll x__x

Okay, so for now I want Photo Finish and Strawberry Dots. That's 35€ just for two brushies. 25€ more than I should have spent. Again, that's an entire deluxe Monster High doll. No wonder Hasbro can claim the dolls are selling so well if they resort to cheap tactics and put new brushies with the dolls.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 08:35:04 AM
I am freaking out right now!
Glad i'm not the only one!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 16, 2014, 08:43:17 AM
Some more pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/sets/72157641047148983/
Ponies start towards the bottom of the page and onto pg.2

Also, did anyone post Stitch Kingdom's video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG-c7sD7U74
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 08:44:40 AM
I do feel bad for the blind bag collectors since there is only like 4 new ponies in that wave, but at least there was some new ones in the background of the later pictures with solid bodies, maybe those are wave 11 or possibly another one of those big walmart or toysrus sets.

Anybody know when the toy fair opens again today? I' very anxious to see new stuff (crossing my fingers)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Star Spark on February 16, 2014, 08:48:31 AM
Is 'having to buy a doll' for a pony really so painful? Sounds awesome to me. :c

It is if you don't want the doll but you will now have to pay 2-3 times the price if you want the pony. 
yes it is, I've been in that situation and I even though what I was buying with a doll wasn't costly if you don't want the doll in the first place it clutter and sometime you can't get your money back. Personally I am NOT a doll buyer.. No space and no interest, the only dolls I bought was the Pinkie Coopers and I only bought 2 and really don't have much interest in them. Pretty much in those sets you are buying the doll and the pony is supposed to be a bonus... I much rather pay for the pony than the doll =/ it's not cool to have to pay for something you don't want in the first place just to get the item in the package you do want.

Agreeing with this. In addition to the money issue, I personally do not like dolls (never have) and do not have the space for more "extra" toys- I understand toy companies want to make money, but this is so blatant I can't tell if it's meant to try to trick people into buying the EQ dolls and hoping they'll like them enough to buy more, or to just irritate pony only collectors to the point that we leave entirely. Perhaps both.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sora on February 16, 2014, 08:51:29 AM
Is 'having to buy a doll' for a pony really so painful? Sounds awesome to me. :c

It is if you don't want the doll but you will now have to pay 2-3 times the price if you want the pony. 

I agree. The dolls are hideous in my opinion, and way overpriced. If I wanted a pony which came packaged with one of the dolls (luckily I do not) I would be well unimpressed if I had to buy a doll to get the pony.
Also agreeing. To me, the dolls are absolutely repulsive. If I wanted dolls, I'd collect Barbie or Monster High. Not to mention the drastic price increase since I'm in the UK.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 08:55:30 AM
Some more pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/sets/72157641047148983/
Ponies start towards the bottom of the page and onto pg.2

Also, did anyone post Stitch Kingdom's video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG-c7sD7U74
Thanks!
Crazy eyes Photo Finish and Octavia
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Is that Ivy EQG doll?
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Close up on the playset
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Good View of Adagio's pony which she looks like the new villian so I'm guessing well get her pony.
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MoonShadow on February 16, 2014, 09:07:25 AM
Looking through the new HD pictures, I do not think they had the entire "Pony" range there.  Reporters from one of the overseas fairs mentioned more blind bag sized packs and a restaurant playset with Pinkie and Mrs. Cake.  I also do not see the translucent Luna or Twilight originally pictured with the big castle.  That "special edition" Twilight displayed with the castle looks just like the 10 Princess Twilight Sparkles already released....  >_<

I am truly hoping we will see more and they were just pushing Equestria Girls and Pops as they are new.  Three new brushables this year as opposed to the five displayed last year... The new Equestria Girls are vastly improved; however, they won't hold a candle to the competition until Hasbro bites the bullet and articulates them... They've actually regressed in that aspect.

I am most disappointed in the TRU line...  I can't believe they ditched the favorites collection in favor of whatever that mess is.  They look even worse up close... Target, can you please pick up the slack?

Just to add... I cannot believe we *still* have not seen a proper Big Mac and Granny Smith.  They are featured every other episode...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 09:09:05 AM
Looking through the new HD pictures, I do not think they had the entire "Pony" range there.  Reporters from one of the overseas fairs mentioned more blind bag sized packs and a restaurant playset with Pinkie and Mrs. Cake.  I also do not see the translucent Luna or Twilight originally pictured with the big castle.  That "special edition" Twilight displayed with the castle looks just like the 10 Princess Twilight Sparkles already released....  >_<

I am truly hoping we will see more and they were just pushing Equestria Girls and Pops as they are new.  Three new brushables this year as opposed to the five displayed last year... The new Equestria Girls are vastly improved; however, they won't hold a candle to the competition until Hasbro bites the bullet and articulates them... They've actually regressed in that aspect.

I am most disappointed in the TRU line...  I can't believe they ditched the favorites collection in favor of whatever that mess is.  They look even worse up close... Target, can you please pick up the slack?

Just to add... I cannot believe we *still* have not seen a proper Big Mac and Granny Smith.  They are featured every other episode...

I think you missed the hasbro MLP booth all of those pictures and links are eariler in the thread. including breezies, Holly Dash, Snowglobe Princesses etc.

Although I'm hoping for more today
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 09:11:36 AM
Some more pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/sets/72157641047148983/

I love you for linking to this! I'm not active anymore in the TF fandom so I don't know what's going on anymore, but while scrolling for ponies I saw my most favorite Autobot ever getting a new release and I'm in heaven now!
Ok, I won't be getting Photo Finish doll/pony at all. I'll save my money for ~*Skyfire*~  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/12557065414/sizes/o/in/set-72157641047148983/)XD
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on February 16, 2014, 09:12:15 AM
Okay, but is anybody else seriously enthusiastic about doll Zecora's hairstyle?!

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I never thought I'd see a shaved hairstyle on a children's toy. People are so weird about alternate hairstyles. She almost looks like me, to be honest!
Sorry not sorry. I just really like alternative hairdos like that.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lunar Dust on February 16, 2014, 09:12:38 AM
Good View of Adagio's pony which she looks like the new villian so I'm guessing well get her pony.
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Not a fan of Adagio's look but love the look of her friends or bandmates. The blue one I am getting but may get both.

Love all the pictures people are posting, so much new and interesting stuff coming out. Though some stuff is quite surprising and a little weird (poor talking Queen Chrysalis and the main 6 and Celestia with all thoses black markings on them).
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 09:13:54 AM
Okay, but is anybody else seriously enthusiastic about doll Zecora's hairstyle?!

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I never thought I'd see a shaved hairstyle on a children's toy. People are so weird about alternate hairstyles. She almost looks like me, to be honest!
Sorry not sorry. I just really like alternative hairdos like that.

http://monsterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Venus_McFlytrap
Sorry, I had to ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on February 16, 2014, 09:19:09 AM

http://monsterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Venus_McFlytrap
Sorry, I had to ;)

I'd wear the heckie out of that outfit. Except the skirt. :>

Good to see people branching out on character designs.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MoonShadow on February 16, 2014, 09:20:52 AM
Looking through the new HD pictures, I do not think they had the entire "Pony" range there.  Reporters from one of the overseas fairs mentioned more blind bag sized packs and a restaurant playset with Pinkie and Mrs. Cake.  I also do not see the translucent Luna or Twilight originally pictured with the big castle.  That "special edition" Twilight displayed with the castle looks just like the 10 Princess Twilight Sparkles already released....  >_<

I am truly hoping we will see more and they were just pushing Equestria Girls and Pops as they are new.  Three new brushables this year as opposed to the five displayed last year... The new Equestria Girls are vastly improved; however, they won't hold a candle to the competition until Hasbro bites the bullet and articulates them... They've actually regressed in that aspect.

I am most disappointed in the TRU line...  I can't believe they ditched the favorites collection in favor of whatever that mess is.  They look even worse up close... Target, can you please pick up the slack?

Just to add... I cannot believe we *still* have not seen a proper Big Mac and Granny Smith.  They are featured every other episode...

I think you missed the hasbro MLP booth all of those pictures and links are eariler in the thread. including breezies, Holly Dash, Snowglobe Princesses etc.

Although I'm hoping for more today

I saw them and it was so disappointing!  Unless the Castle Twilight/Luna are those snow globe things... They looked a bit more opaque in the stock photos.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 09:21:22 AM

http://monsterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Venus_McFlytrap
Sorry, I had to ;)

I'd wear the heckie out of that outfit. Except the skirt. :>

Good to see people branching out on character designs.

See that is awesome, why can't MH stick to making the dolls which they are better at. And MLP stick to making ponies which is what it's all about! #stopthisEQGbs

Post Merge: February 16, 2014, 09:22:53 AM

Looking through the new HD pictures, I do not think they had the entire "Pony" range there.  Reporters from one of the overseas fairs mentioned more blind bag sized packs and a restaurant playset with Pinkie and Mrs. Cake.  I also do not see the translucent Luna or Twilight originally pictured with the big castle.  That "special edition" Twilight displayed with the castle looks just like the 10 Princess Twilight Sparkles already released....  >_<

I am truly hoping we will see more and they were just pushing Equestria Girls and Pops as they are new.  Three new brushables this year as opposed to the five displayed last year... The new Equestria Girls are vastly improved; however, they won't hold a candle to the competition until Hasbro bites the bullet and articulates them... They've actually regressed in that aspect.

I am most disappointed in the TRU line...  I can't believe they ditched the favorites collection in favor of whatever that mess is.  They look even worse up close... Target, can you please pick up the slack?

Just to add... I cannot believe we *still* have not seen a proper Big Mac and Granny Smith.  They are featured every other episode...

I think you missed the hasbro MLP booth all of those pictures and links are eariler in the thread. including breezies, Holly Dash, Snowglobe Princesses etc.

Although I'm hoping for more today

I saw them and it was so disappointing!  Unless the Castle Twilight/Luna are those snow globe things... They looked a bit more opaque in the stock photos.
These are the snow globe ponies
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 09:26:02 AM
They're finally wearing they're box art? :P
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Can't wait to see these in stores...hopefully  :P

And what the heck are snowglobe ponies? :huh: can you shake em up and glitter float inside of them? :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: okamigirl64 on February 16, 2014, 09:28:24 AM
They're finally wearing they're box art? :P
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Can't wait to see these in stores...hopefully  :P

And what the heck are snowglobe ponies? :huh: can you shake em up and glitter float inside of them? :P

I think I might have to get these. I think that they are actually cute compared to the ones the first released.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: achab1984 on February 16, 2014, 09:29:05 AM
Oh my gosh!!!! So much new things!!!! I see some that I have to get and some of them are just out of this world! WOW!!!  :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Iris Patch on February 16, 2014, 09:33:49 AM
This is what I think of when I see the "punk rock/KISS" ponies:

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 16, 2014, 09:35:02 AM
Here is another video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IedyQJHqA8&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2IedyQJHqA8&app=desktop [apologies if linked and missed]

Sorry guys but that's the Hasbro MLP "PONY SECTION" pitch. [and yes I have to put that in caps because the EQG gets the same length of pitch now as the ponies do *eye roll*]. There is nothing else going to pop up.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Roogna on February 16, 2014, 09:36:31 AM
yay, more stuff I don't collect (sarcasm)

well, I will probably get the giant chrysalis with clear wings :) even if I don't like her "outfit" that much and it's still really sad the way they're doing her "holes"
the clear "Sparkle" ones I'll have to see in person first, and I wonder how hard they will be to customize/rehair

while I don't collect EQG I do like the rocker theme and am tempted by Trixie and possibly Zecora....but probably won't get them since I don't collect EQD

I don't care for the breezies, but I didn't care for them in G3 either
the "gothic" ponies look like they're trying way to hard...

*SIGH* I would like to buy some actual brushable new characters Hasbro....like Holly Dash (?), I will probably buy her if she is sold by herself or at least with another PONY
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 09:42:08 AM

http://monsterhigh.wikia.com/wiki/Venus_McFlytrap
Sorry, I had to ;)

I'd wear the heckie out of that outfit. Except the skirt. :>

Good to see people branching out on character designs.

Yeah, the only thing good that has come out of all those Monster High wannabe dolls is the fact that they get bolder designs than a few years ago.
It's like toy companies are slooowwwlllyyy understanding that girls are not all the same and that they also want dolls that represent various personalities and therefore various styles. I just wish they'd also understand that girls want to be able to play witht heir dolls, not just dress them. Zecora looks like zebra Jesus with her stiff arms spread out like that. At least Mattel realized that even little girls are intelligent enough to handle jointed dolls with care. I know some girls in the target audience and they treat their Monster High dolls very well. No lost arms or hands.

EQG will forever be the dumbed down but just as expensive alternative to MH or EAH if they don't start giving them posability and better rooted, quality hair.

If I had kids and they wanted EQG I'd just customize MH or EAH dolls for them. I mean Catrine DeMew (http://forthemommas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ScreenHunter_1309-Dec.-14-10.44.jpg) looks like a better Rarity anyways :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Snix on February 16, 2014, 09:53:38 AM
Here is my shopping cart (i know that 1/2 of that things never arrive to Spain so...)

Pop House of Pinkie (wonderful for photos) , and maybe try one of that customisable sets

Octavia/Vilnyl dolls.

Holly Dash.

Snow Globes

Breezies sets, one or two, althought i dont need moar fluttershys or twiligths on my col

And the Pony Goths. ¡Yes, i love it, problem? XD

Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CottonTALE on February 16, 2014, 09:56:00 AM
I am really dissapointed in the lack of actual new characters. But on the bright side, I can use my funding elsewhere to get some of the older releases I didn't have a chance to get and more plushies :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 16, 2014, 09:58:12 AM
Some more pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/sets/72157641047148983/
 

I love you for linking to this! I'm not active anymore in the TF fandom so I don't know what's going on anymore, but while scrolling for ponies I saw my most favorite Autobot ever getting a new release and I'm in heaven now!
Ok, I won't be getting Photo Finish doll/pony at all. I'll save my money for ~*Skyfire*~  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/12557065414/sizes/o/in/set-72157641047148983/)XD

I ended up paying more attention to TF than ponies that that photo set too. :lol: All of the new ones look great, I really love the Dinobots. I'm going to have to resist starting another collection. XD
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 10:05:51 AM
Some more pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/sets/72157641047148983/
 

I love you for linking to this! I'm not active anymore in the TF fandom so I don't know what's going on anymore, but while scrolling for ponies I saw my most favorite Autobot ever getting a new release and I'm in heaven now!
Ok, I won't be getting Photo Finish doll/pony at all. I'll save my money for ~*Skyfire*~  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/12557065414/sizes/o/in/set-72157641047148983/)XD

I ended up paying more attention to TF than ponies that that photo set too. :lol: All of the new ones look great, I really love the Dinobots. I'm going to have to resist starting another collection. XD

You know you want to :flirty:

(I'm sorry for being horrible all over this thread)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 10:07:11 AM
Third Breezie a blue one!
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 10:10:13 AM
And the Pony Goths. ¡Yes, i love it, problem? XD
Nope! :P they speak to me too  ^.^ goth ponies, meet semi-goth girl!! ;D

And I still don't know what snow globe ponies do?  :huh:

Post Merge: February 16, 2014, 10:11:16 AM

Third Breezie a blue one!
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If they only had brushable hair :/ *sigh*  :hmm:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CottonTALE on February 16, 2014, 10:11:21 AM
the orange and pink breezie reminds me of Scootaloo for some strange reason
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 10:11:44 AM
And I still don't know what snow globe ponies do?  :huh:

They are clear, brushable versions of the Princesses and they have some sort of liquid inside as well as glittery cutie marks that float just like snow in a snowglobe when you move/shake them :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sawkinator on February 16, 2014, 10:11:55 AM
Oh man, I have to get Holly Dash! Two, actually - I'd like to remove the bubbles on one so she can be a 'normal' pony. xP
I'll have to look for Octavia and Photo Finish elsewhere, because I am NOT getting the dolls just to get them. (Do Photo Finish's bangs look like solid plastic to anyone else? Like they're just a 'hat' of some sort?)
And DAP Cadence! Yes! Now I won't have to buy another Luna to make a custom of her.

One thing I'm not seeing is the 'giant' ponies... what's up with that? Are they not going to be released? I'd be really sad if so.
And unless they go back to the older molds, I'm probably not getting any of the new FS ponies... they wouldn't match the Twilight and RD that I already have. (I'd make an exception for an AJ rerelease, though)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 10:12:08 AM
And the Pony Goths. ¡Yes, i love it, problem? XD
Nope! :P they speak to me too  ^.^ goth ponies, meet semi-goth girl!! ;D

And I still don't know what snow globe ponies do?  :huh:

In the video she shakes the luna very quickly though hard to see, they have water inside them and their shaped cutie mark glitter and you shake it like an actual snowglobe.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Pony Adventures on February 16, 2014, 10:13:45 AM
I want the Octavia brushable too but not the doll! Do all the dolls come with brushables?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 10:14:20 AM
And I still don't know what snow globe ponies do?  :huh:

They are clear, brushable versions of the Princesses and they have some sort of liquid inside as well as glittery cutie marks that float just like snow in a snowglobe when you move/shake them :)
Oh! I thought it was just another term collectors call see through ponies :P I didn't even notice it in the vid  >_< have snow globe ponies been made before?  :huh:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 10:15:26 AM
I want the Octavia brushable too but not the doll! Do all the dolls come with brushables?

Not sure, but it would be cool if that Ivy colored one came with a pony, although I don't plan on buying any of the EQG so I would rather have the ponies as separate singles so I can actually get them.

WHEN DOES THE TOY FAIR START TODAY????!!?!???

Post Merge: February 16, 2014, 10:16:31 AM

And I still don't know what snow globe ponies do?  :huh:

They are clear, brushable versions of the Princesses and they have some sort of liquid inside as well as glittery cutie marks that float just like snow in a snowglobe when you move/shake them :)
Oh! I thought it was just another term collectors call see through ponies :P I didn't even notice it in the vid  >_< have snow globe ponies been made before?  :huh:

No it's the first time I believe. Never anything like these atleast
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 16, 2014, 10:20:18 AM
Here is another video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IedyQJHqA8&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2IedyQJHqA8&app=desktop

I hope someone takes more pics of that bottom shelf with the blind bag ponies on it. Looks like there are maybe a couple more in that display than what we've got close-ups of so far. I wanna see a nice pic of Design-a-Cadance too.

So far my wantlist is:
Holly Dash
Octavia (pony only)
Photo Finish (pony only, really only for completion sake. I'm not really much a fan of her honestly.)
Design-a-Pony Princess Cadance
New character Blind Bag ponies

Enough to keep my interested really when I think about it. I'm sure there will be more stuff popping up later in the year like the Celebration Bakery and mini figure sets did last year.
I'm actually kinda glad there is not a ton of stuff. I'm running low on pony space.  :lookround:

I'm a bit sad that I don't really like the Breezies. I'm still on the fence about the snowglobe ponies but leaning towards 'won't need'.

Now I'm waiting hopefully for pics of Ever After High and Zelfs' sections, and it looks like Funko stuff is just starting to be posted around.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 16, 2014, 10:22:30 AM
Third Breezie a blue one!
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So I'm only just now really looking at these.... are the wings detachable or... are they actually coming out of their butts?  :blink:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 10:32:00 AM
Am I the only one seeing this?

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2014, 10:32:32 AM
These are the snow globe ponies
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Looking at them now... I'm thinking that they are going to be solid and a bit heavy maybe like the custom resin ponies that some people do? I still might get them but I'd really have to see them to decide

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Am I the only one seeing this?

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Even if that doll is based off of G2 Ivy.. I am passing on her.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 10:36:06 AM
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Looking at them now... I'm thinking that they are going to be solid and a bit heavy maybe like the custom resin ponies that some people do? I still might get them but I'd really have to see them to decide

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Am I the only one seeing this?

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Even if that doll is based off of G2 Ivy.. I am passing on her.

I'm still undecided about the Snowglobe Luna, depends on price and a few other things for me, need to see in person. Also well yeah I won't buy the dolls either I just thought the color resemblance is so accurate. If an Ivy brushable was paired with her I would buy it, and sell the doll of course! DAMN NOW I WANT AN IVY G4 shes one of my fav G2 ponies!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2014, 10:38:04 AM
I'm still undecided about the Snowglobe Luna, depends on price and a few other things for me, need to see in person. Also well yeah I won't buy the dolls either I just thought the color resemblance is so accurate. If an Ivy brushable was paired with her I would buy it, and sell the doll of course! DAMN NOW I WANT AN IVY G4 shes one of my fav G2 ponies!
Even if a pony came with her I'm sure the doll would be hard to sell to make money back.. even if you are selling to a customizer =/ Now I would love to but the pony from someone who just wants the doll :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Snix on February 16, 2014, 10:38:42 AM
Im seeing the octavia doll...but dont seem to exist a octavia brushable

How sad :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 16, 2014, 10:42:21 AM
Im seeing the octavia doll...but dont seem to exist a octavia brushable

How sad :(

There is one, she's just not visible in all of the pictures.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Luxrayx on February 16, 2014, 10:43:01 AM
Im seeing the octavia doll...but dont seem to exist a octavia brushable

How sad :(
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She exists :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Roogna on February 16, 2014, 10:44:36 AM
oh, I didn't realize they were snowglobe ponies. I'll still wait to see them in person before deciding, but I'm definitely less interested in them now than when I was thinking they were just clear (and a softer plastic like normal ponies)
and what's with the mismatched wings/bodies on two of them??
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2014, 10:44:59 AM
Oh so the snow glob ponies WILL be a bit heavy and apparently you won't be able to custom them :(

oh, I didn't realize they were snowglobe ponies. I'll still wait to see them in person before deciding, but I'm definitely less interested in them now than when I was thinking they were just clear (and a softer plastic like normal ponies)
and what's with the mismatched wings/bodies on two of them??
Yeah I thought they were going to be like the normal ponies too
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sunset on February 16, 2014, 10:45:25 AM
Close up on the playset
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I am glad we finally have some sense of scale for the playset.  Does look like it will work with the playful sized ponies.  This is the thing that I am officially most excited about.  I really wish they would make TS's library, though I know it is unlikely since she is now getting her own castle.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CottonTALE on February 16, 2014, 10:46:49 AM
Close up on the playset
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I am glad we finally have some sense of scale for the playset.  Does look like it will work with the playful sized ponies.  This is the thing that I am officially most excited about.  I really wish they would make TS's library, though I know it is unlikely since she is now getting her own castle.
I would love Fluttershy's cottage as one of those pop playsets! then my army could have a little house to live in :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: SaelaVe on February 16, 2014, 10:52:06 AM
I am thoroughly disappointed with this year's lineup.
I absolutely loathe the Equestrian Girls line, and that seems to be Hasbro's primary focus now. Even if they are pairing each doll with a brushable versions of herself. It just doesn't warrant spending $20 on one small pony and a hideous doll. :(

Only things that looked somewhat interesting to me were the pop ponies, Sugarcube Corner playset, and the new male blind bags. So, looks like this will be a slow pony year for me. *Heads back to the MH Arena.*
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 16, 2014, 11:00:36 AM
oh, I didn't realize they were snowglobe ponies. I'll still wait to see them in person before deciding, but I'm definitely less interested in them now than when I was thinking they were just clear (and a softer plastic like normal ponies)
and what's with the mismatched wings/bodies on two of them??

Yeah I'm not sure with that, either. I definitely prefer the all clear ones. I think it's a bit odd Cadence is in Celestia's mould, too, when the other mould was actually more accurate to her =/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Snix on February 16, 2014, 11:03:08 AM
well, at least Octavia seems to had his bow tie molded and not ridiculously painted like the DJ Pon 3 glasses...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sunset on February 16, 2014, 11:08:18 AM
oh, I didn't realize they were snowglobe ponies. I'll still wait to see them in person before deciding, but I'm definitely less interested in them now than when I was thinking they were just clear (and a softer plastic like normal ponies)
and what's with the mismatched wings/bodies on two of them??

Yeah I'm not sure with that, either. I definitely prefer the all clear ones. I think it's a bit odd Cadence is in Celestia's mould, too, when the other mould was actually more accurate to her =/

It may be that the mould works better with the gimmick.  I mean that because of the way the pony has to be manufactured in order for the "snow globe" to work, that they "had" to use the larger mould because the smaller moulds were *too* small.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 11:13:45 AM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lightning Twirl on February 16, 2014, 11:14:41 AM
Jeeze I feel like theres a lot of Rainbow Rocks toys this year! I hope im able to grab them all! Im very excited for the snowglobe ones!!!

Post Merge: February 16, 2014, 11:19:50 AM

WAIT! Is our next 'large talking princess' going to be that Queen Cheeselegs with teanslucent wings and SOCKS!?? YAYAYAYAY!!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 16, 2014, 11:25:33 AM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

No, a lot of us don't seem to like them because we think they look horrible and are cheaply made (mostly no articulation, sub par hair and clothing). They keep getting compared to MH because that's their primary competition, and they're in the same price bracket when they are obviously a lower quality doll.

Personally, I wanted to like the dolls, I really did. I liked what the characters looked like in the movie. But Hasbro missed the mark making them into dolls. They could have done so much better. Then to add insult to injury, they make it harder on those of us that just want to stick to the brushables by pairing most of them with dolls we don't want. It makes me like the dolls even less because however I end up going about getting those ponies, I'm going to pay more for them than I should have to.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: juliepinetree on February 16, 2014, 11:27:17 AM
Twilight Pink Navarro:  I can't answer for everyone, but I will give you my thoughts!  I don't hat EG, but I don't like it.  The spin off movies don't bother me a bit, and if they were making dolls and doing lot's with the pony line, I think there would be a whole lot less complaining.  My dislike of it is that they are not ponies anymore.  I did not like dolls as a kid, but loved animals and ponies.  This is my little pony, but they are taking the pony out of it.  Honestly, how hard would it be to put out 2 or 4 waves of new ponies?  That's what bothers me and is really disappointing. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Roogna on February 16, 2014, 11:28:41 AM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

I don't hate them (and I don't like MH either)
I don't like them b/c they are not PONIES. Hasbro is leaving the "pony" out of "my little pony" more and more, and I was even more frustrated that they introduced them in a huge anniversary year for MLP without any nod to the anniversary, they turned the ponies into humans :(

*edit to add, I also think they are poorly made for the price (both MH and Bratzillaz and EAH seem to have better quality dolls including joints and actual feet for the same or less $). I don't like the way their faces look or the shape of their heads
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sunset on February 16, 2014, 11:29:43 AM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

I don't *hate* EQG, but I don't like them either.  Mostly because I am just not into dolls at all.  I find it irritating that Hasbro is focusing on fashion dolls for a line that is supposed to be all about *ponies.*

I don't know much about MH, but several people have made comment that MH is better quality with more articulation for the same price point.  That would be very irritating for those who might otherwise like EQG.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 16, 2014, 11:30:12 AM
Wow! A lot more stuff this year than last year!

I actually LOVE the Snowglobe ponies- how pretty!  Love the photo finish pony-yay! Can't really see the Octavia pony but happy about her too.

The breezier are pretty cute- and that Zecora doll is cool!  I love punk stuff but wish they had done a better job with the punk ponies. Still- I bet I can make them look better- maybe...

Wish I didn't have to look through so many pages to see stuff- is there one place where everything spotted has been gathered?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lightning Twirl on February 16, 2014, 11:32:29 AM
Cadance design a pony amd AHHHH! NEW BRUSAHABLE CHARACTERS!??  Also I have to say Rainbow ash on that box (the slide castle) is pretty darned cute! :p Im mostly excited fpr the Octavia Doll and the snowglobe ponies!!!!

Post Merge: February 16, 2014, 11:34:04 AM

Agreed with Galactic, we should put ALL toy fair photos in one spot!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 16, 2014, 11:38:09 AM
oh, I didn't realize they were snowglobe ponies. I'll still wait to see them in person before deciding, but I'm definitely less interested in them now than when I was thinking they were just clear (and a softer plastic like normal ponies)
and what's with the mismatched wings/bodies on two of them??

Yeah I'm not sure with that, either. I definitely prefer the all clear ones. I think it's a bit odd Cadence is in Celestia's mould, too, when the other mould was actually more accurate to her =/

It may be that the mould works better with the gimmick.  I mean that because of the way the pony has to be manufactured in order for the "snow globe" to work, that they "had" to use the larger mould because the smaller moulds were *too* small.

Could be...but they made the Luna snowglobe in that mould so those moulds are possible for this kind of pony. If they make a Twilight one it'll be interesting to see whether she's in a Cadence/Luna mould like usual or in the smaller size...

Post Merge: February 16, 2014, 11:40:33 AM

Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

No. I really, really wanted to like them, but they're very expensive and cheaply made (I've yet to see one without dodgy decals, paint defects, gouged plastic or gunky hair), they all have the same face and same (creepy) expression and same body, and so many of them aren't even jointed. Plus, until now, they weren't even wearing the cute outfits they had in the film. I really would like to like them, especially as I enjoyed the film, but...Hasbro have just cut too many corners and are charging too much for them.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 11:47:38 AM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

I dislike them because, it means less pony in show and toys. Season 3 was cut short because of the first movie to 13 episodes. And as you can see 40 new EQG and like 3 new ponies, they are taking over. I have no interest in dolls, and wish thy would spend more of their time coming out with new pony characters, and new My Little Pony movies rather than human movies.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 12:00:47 PM
Huh...thanks for the answers everyone :P I feel alittle better now knowing that its just not flat out hate and "Kill it with fire" :X

The only issue I have with some EQG is the hair...my deluxe Dash has that kinda light, rip out easily hair  :| as long as I see no more of that, i'm good.

I dislike them because, it means less pony in show and toys. Season 3 was cut short because of the first movie to 13 episodes. And as you can see 40 new EQG and like 3 new ponies, they are taking over. I have no interest in dolls, and wish thy would spend more of their time coming out with new pony characters, and new My Little Pony movies rather than human movies.
And FiM is still running...I haven't seen a human in the show yet :s

This is just a new branch of Hasbro :P they could easily make new ponies using the multiple BBs as inspiration but choose not to  :(

I'll be getting some new ponies (the Snow Globe ones seem cool) but i'll also be purchasing as many EQG dolls as I can :P (obviously i'm an avid EQG fan :P )
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: mistic_imp on February 16, 2014, 12:03:37 PM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

I dislike them because, it means less pony in show and toys. Season 3 was cut short because of the first movie to 13 episodes. And as you can see 40 new EQG and like 3 new ponies, they are taking over. I have no interest in dolls, and wish thy would spend more of their time coming out with new pony characters, and new My Little Pony movies rather than human movies.

 i am a mh fan and a pony fan..  honestly i wish MLP would just do the MLP thing instead of trying to  get in on the doll market.  I don't like EG because  these dolls are less quality
 they seem cheap to me. I am not going to spend $20 on them when i can buy MH Or  EAH for the same price.. MOst of these dolls aren't even poseable, and the plastic seems cheaper..   i also don't like that there faces and such are all the same ( I have been spoild by mattel LOL)  and  also hate that they have those darn brats feet and can't swap shoes and stuff with other dolls.

 Some of the designs are cute, but again the price point for me just kill the collecting.. If the jointed ones were like $12 or so i  would MAYBE consider it, but not for $20.

 IN my opinion  ponies should stay ponies ,  and i would have rathered that they introduce  human characters,( like megan in G1)and doing a line of  human compainons  than turning the girls into humans.  IMHO  they could have done alot better with the  design of the EG  dolls over all.. I mean if you are gonna go with anthro pony girls, please  add more pony  to the mix.. i would have loved to see Hooved feet (  better than the snap on shoes)  or even centaur style bodies would have been really cool!! 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 12:04:45 PM
Huh...thanks for the answers everyone :P I feel alittle better now knowing that its just not flat out hate and "Kill it with fire" :X

The only issue I have with some EQG is the hair...my deluxe Dash has that kinda light, rip out easily hair  :| as long as I see no more of that, i'm good.

I dislike them because, it means less pony in show and toys. Season 3 was cut short because of the first movie to 13 episodes. And as you can see 40 new EQG and like 3 new ponies, they are taking over. I have no interest in dolls, and wish thy would spend more of their time coming out with new pony characters, and new My Little Pony movies rather than human movies.
And FiM is still running...I haven't seen a human in the show yet :s

This is just a new branch of Hasbro :P they could easily make new ponies using the multiple BBs as inspiration but choose not to  :(

I'll be getting some new ponies (the Snow Globe ones seem cool) but i'll also be purchasing as many EQG dolls as I can :P (obviously i'm an avid EQG fan :P )

True I just wish they had used different characters and not attached the My Little Pony title, it should just be called Equestria Girls and not My Little Pony Equestria Girls I hope eventually it will lose the My Little Pony part since it doesn't need it anymore. Yes I understand FIM is still a show with only ponies, but I'm disappointed and sad that the humans only get to be in theaters and get a theatrical release when ponies do not, my first biggest issue, second is seeing how much time and effort into new EQG characters at this toy fair and giving them tons of new characters from the show and not from the show, when the only new pony we got is Holly Dash as a single, and breezies paired with mane 6....
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Carrehz on February 16, 2014, 12:25:03 PM
So... that's it? D:

Not really happy that Octavia has markings around her eyes - maybe it's just me but I think that looks really weird :/ Having seen better photos of the Breezies I'm not as impressed with them now, either - their faces look rather odd, plus molded hair :/ I know they're small, but Dollymixes (for example) are tiny (smaller than G3 Breezies) and they're brushable.. I don't see that it would have been hard to give these G4 Breezies proper hair. :/ I'm more bothered about their faces, though - I'm kind of particular about that (I'm the kind of person that compares plushies/dolls while buying them to make sure I'm getting one with a 'nice' face :B). I'm not 100% turned off them yet, but I'm less excited than I was now. Still, anything new is exciting at this point!

I'm not too surprised that the Breezies are apparently only in multipacks though - I remember reading somewhere that the original G3 Breezies were specifically designed to be included in multipacks and playsets back in the day. Hopefully there will eventually be some Breezie-only packs in G4, like in G3.

Not a fan of translucent or glittery things in general, so the Snowglobe princesses and blind bags do nothing for me. (Although I'm not a blind bag collector anyways, heh)

Holly Dash (I believe that's her name?) looks okay; not really to my tastes tbh, but I am glad there seems to be at least *one* new single. I *hate* the dots all over her legs, though - yes it would be easy to get rid of them, but I'm the kind of person that hates customizing things to that extent unless I have a 'back-up' :( Ah well, I doubt I'll get her anyway.

The KISS ponies are.. To be honest, I think they're hideous ^^; I agree that they seem to be trying waayy too hard. Talking Chrysalis is just weird looking.

Some of the dolls are pretty nice looking; I may pick up Adagio's friends (or whatever they are) and/or Vinyl. Photo Finish is also pretty nice, but I doubt I'll be buying her; I'm not really a fan of Photo Finish (reminds me too much of Lady Gaga, heh).

Overall though I'm really disappointed :( Too much focus on Equestria Girls for my liking.. I'm pretty much neutral to the dolls in general as a side line to the ponies, but I'm really concerned about the lack of new ponies compared to EG. :/ I was really hoping for a new Favourites Collection, if nothing else.

edit: Just realized my wording here might have been a bit confusing. What I mean when I say I didn't mind EG as a "side line" is.. I like G3 Ponyvilles, I think they're adorable. But I liked them in addition to the main line of G3s (the brushables). Does that make sense? ^^;;
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: SaelaVe on February 16, 2014, 12:26:19 PM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

I don't hate them (and I don't like MH either)
I don't like them b/c they are not PONIES. Hasbro is leaving the "pony" out of "my little pony" more and more, and I was even more frustrated that they introduced them in a huge anniversary year for MLP without any nod to the anniversary, they turned the ponies into humans :(

*edit to add, I also think they are poorly made for the price (both MH and Bratzillaz and EAH seem to have better quality dolls including joints and actual feet for the same or less $). I don't like the way their faces look or the shape of their heads

This is exactly how I feel.
I don't consider the EG dolls to be knockoffs of MH at all. Aside from them both being fashion dolls, there are little to no similarities between the two lines.
I'm upset that My Little Pony is slowly becoming My Little People.

And yes, the quality of the dolls is utter poop. They look no better than dollar store fakies. I expected a lot better from a company of Hasbro's caliber.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: TornadoTwist on February 16, 2014, 12:30:14 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on February 16, 2014, 12:32:35 PM
Do people hate Equestria Girls because they're knockoffs of Monster High? <:/

I don't hate them (and I don't like MH either)
I don't like them b/c they are not PONIES. Hasbro is leaving the "pony" out of "my little pony" more and more, and I was even more frustrated that they introduced them in a huge anniversary year for MLP without any nod to the anniversary, they turned the ponies into humans :(

*edit to add, I also think they are poorly made for the price (both MH and Bratzillaz and EAH seem to have better quality dolls including joints and actual feet for the same or less $). I don't like the way their faces look or the shape of their heads


exactly.  thre not  ponys. and for me its just   a knock off of    Monster high ebcuase htey had to put there hands in that cookie jar..     and there crappy   there not worth the moeny and the new ones are just downright UGH.
but  this  is  claled my littl epony not  my  little Dollie..  but  yet they seem to be more  EDQ   doll dominated which is  sad. 

i'll be hoenst i dont like  edq dolls.  i  am not a a fan of  dolls normally though..  i'm not even a fan of MH though  depenidng on how that centaur looks i might get it.

Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sakuyamon on February 16, 2014, 12:32:44 PM
Review found on Atamaii. Notice how she keeps saying "exciting"... that's not really the feeling we on the forum have about this...
http://youtu.be/5EYUvFZkoR4
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Carrehz on February 16, 2014, 12:33:57 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

Oh, this too. The only new characters released (in brushable form) here in the UK last year were Sunset Shimmer, Mrs. Dazzlecake and Twirly Treats (who I personally only ever saw a few times, in one shop - that's probably just because I live in a one-horse town though), and Wysteria (who was terribly over-priced) D: Half the fun of G4s (at least for me) is finding them in the stores..
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 12:34:13 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on February 16, 2014, 12:35:56 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol

i agreee! you people in the   uk got the awesome brushables   

ploomette, skywisehs ,   sweetie swirl.  and the bblue  pony   

take this crap.. ><
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 12:39:30 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol

i agreee! you people in the   uk got the awesome brushables   

ploomette, skywisehs ,   sweetie swirl.  and the bblue  pony   

take this crap.. ><

Yea seriously take it all! I won't miss it and I know I'm not the only one, well take the Starswirl and the ponies above as singles. Sorry if I'm coming off a little strong everyone but it's just my opinion I think everyone who is into new ponies is getting the very short end of the stick, and its sad because that is what MLP used to be all about. #goawayEQGforeverthanks
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 12:40:07 PM
The only thing currently I don't like about EQG is their new hands :s it looks like they're giving a certain WW2 salute  :|
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Carrehz on February 16, 2014, 12:40:40 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol

i agreee! you people in the   uk got the awesome brushables   

ploomette, skywisehs ,   sweetie swirl.  and the bblue  pony   

take this crap.. ><

IIRC, Ploomette, Skywishes and Starswirl were actually *European* exclusives - at least I never saw any of them over here.

I didn't know Sweetie Swirl was a UK/Euro exclusive, though?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sawkinator on February 16, 2014, 12:41:03 PM
I'd like to see more of what MLP had in G1 and G3 - lots more brushables, including store and international exclusives. Sure we get Target and TRU and a few internationals but not nearly as much. And definitely not the same few characters over and over. I don't understand why Hasbro is so desperate to cut every corner. I know we're in a recession right now but come on, you have to spend money to make money. Remember Flim and Flam, Hasbro?? REMEMBER???
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: AJLareneg on February 16, 2014, 12:41:29 PM
Huh...thanks for the answers everyone :P I feel alittle better now knowing that its just not flat out hate and "Kill it with fire" :X

The only issue I have with some EQG is the hair...my deluxe Dash has that kinda light, rip out easily hair  :| as long as I see no more of that, i'm good.

I dislike them because, it means less pony in show and toys. Season 3 was cut short because of the first movie to 13 episodes. And as you can see 40 new EQG and like 3 new ponies, they are taking over. I have no interest in dolls, and wish thy would spend more of their time coming out with new pony characters, and new My Little Pony movies rather than human movies.
And FiM is still running...I haven't seen a human in the show yet :s

This is just a new branch of Hasbro :P they could easily make new ponies using the multiple BBs as inspiration but choose not to  :(

I'll be getting some new ponies (the Snow Globe ones seem cool) but i'll also be purchasing as many EQG dolls as I can :P (obviously i'm an avid EQG fan :P )

True I just wish they had used different characters and not attached the My Little Pony title, it should just be called Equestria Girls and not My Little Pony Equestria Girls I hope eventually it will lose the My Little Pony part since it doesn't need it anymore. Yes I understand FIM is still a show with only ponies, but I'm disappointed and sad that the humans only get to be in theaters and get a theatrical release when ponies do not, my first biggest issue, second is seeing how much time and effort into new EQG characters at this toy fair and giving them tons of new characters from the show and not from the show, when the only new pony we got is Holly Dash as a single, and breezies paired with mane 6....
at least the show is still getting new episodes at all. And the network treats it like it's it's only show on sometimes. :/ I don't understand complaining about this. It's fine to dislike the equestria girls but you've said it so much already in here...

I think some of them are cute but I don't want to collect them because as other people have pointed out, monster high dolls run  at the same price points and you get a much better quality doll. I'm glad hasbro finally added feet to them instead of the pegs but the articulation really needs work if they honestly expect to compete in that market.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 12:50:42 PM
at least the show is still getting new episodes at all. And the network treats it like it's it's only show on sometimes. :/ I don't understand complaining about this. It's fine to dislike the equestria girls but you've said it so much already in here...
Ya, I agree..we get it you all don't like EQG, but there's no need to post it one every thread dealing with them mentioning you hate them :/ it comes off on others as annoying  >_<
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on February 16, 2014, 12:53:58 PM

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IIRC, Ploomette, Skywishes and Starswirl were actually *European* exclusives - at least I never saw any of them over here.

I didn't know Sweetie Swirl was a UK/Euro exclusive, though?
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well i should have  made that statement non  usa lol not just Uk.   but i mean the non usa ones are awesome.. and   yes  she was. 


at least the show is still getting new episodes at all. And the network treats it like it's it's only show on sometimes. :/ I don't understand complaining about this. It's fine to dislike the equestria girls but you've said it so much already in here...
Ya, I agree..we get it you all don't like EQG, but there's no need to post it one every thread dealing with them mentioning you hate them :/ it comes off on others as annoying  >_<


there was soemone acutly int hsi  THRAD asking  if people hated  EDQ dolls.   so  those of us  who dont like it ar ALLOWED  to  say and awnser the quesiton. thank you very much. and it might be annoying but  we have jsut as  much right to say we hate it    just as much as you all have the right to say you love it...   everyone ahs there own toughts and  likes and when soemone  directly asks if there is a hate or not..  question. then you have to be ready for the awnsers.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on February 16, 2014, 12:57:05 PM
I'd like to pose (hahaha) a question to all who are complaining they have to hear about collectors' opinions of "WAHHHHH WE HATE EQUESTRIA GIRLS DOLLS!!!1" 

I can accept that fashion dolls are popular at a certain age demographic, that's fine.  41 dolls is a LOT to release in a spinoff of a toyline that's supposed to be about equines, but whatever.  I can save money I need to spend on other things (like a mortgage!)

BUT...

 Why exactly has playing with little make-believe HORSES gone "out to pasture"? It seemed like it was a phase that most children went through, effeminate or not, we all wanted to play with HORSES.   Why do children not want to pretend this scenario anymore?  I mean, it was a legitimate thing for like... decades!  Now all of a sudden, pretend animal-care play is not even "normal" anymore.  Everything is either about FASHION or TECHNOLOGY.  :( 

P.S.  Everyone's opinions are valid here at the Arena, whether it's "I LOVE 'EM ALL!" or "I HATE THEM!".  As long as the member remains polite about how they post their opinions, anyway!  If people's opinions weren't welcome... the Arena would be a blog, not a message board for a community.   You don't have to agree with everyone's opinions, but you do have to accept that everyone has the right to express their opinions.  One of the many reasons that I love the Arena and its mod team!  :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Malicieuse on February 16, 2014, 01:05:17 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol

i agreee! you people in the   uk got the awesome brushables   

ploomette, skywisehs ,   sweetie swirl.  and the bblue  pony   

take this crap.. ><

Yea seriously take it all! I won't miss it and I know I'm not the only one, well take the Starswirl and the ponies above as singles. Sorry if I'm coming off a little strong everyone but it's just my opinion I think everyone who is into new ponies is getting the very short end of the stick, and its sad because that is what MLP used to be all about. #goawayEQGforeverthanks

Will you guys stop talking about some toys that have not been in stores for ages now? Some of those were not even found in every European country. Not to mention that they were not sold as singles...
You have no idea how much stuff we need to import these days and how lucky you are you can just walk into a store and get what you want. Not just the toys but merchandise too. Heck, we hardly got any new characters this year at all!
So yeah, you can have that handful of ponies that a lot of us couldn't find either, can we have your rediculous amount of merchandise and store exclusives? Thanks.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 01:05:48 PM
at least the show is still getting new episodes at all. And the network treats it like it's it's only show on sometimes. :/ I don't understand complaining about this. It's fine to dislike the equestria girls but you've said it so much already in here...
Ya, I agree..we get it you all don't like EQG, but there's no need to post it one every thread dealing with them mentioning you hate them :/ it comes off on others as annoying  >_<

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there was soemone acutly int hsi  THRAD asking  if people hated  EDQ dolls.   so  those of us  who dont like it ar ALLOWED  to  say and awnser the quesiton. thank you very much. and it might be annoying but  we have jsut as  much right to say we hate it    just as much as you all have the right to say you love it...   everyone ahs there own toughts and  likes and when soemone  directly asks if there is a hate or not..  question. then you have to be ready for the awnsers.

Yea exactly everyone has the right to their own opinion if you don't like mine or find it annoying thats fine, but this is a forum where we discuss our thoughts on the NY toy fair, and those are mine. Besides you asked everyone why they don't like EQG before.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 01:11:46 PM
Will you guys stop talking about some toys that have not been in stores for ages now? Some of those were not even found in every European country. Not to mention that they were not sold as singles...
You have no idea how much stuff we need to import these days and how lucky you are you can just walk into a store and get what you want. Not just the toys but merchandise too. Heck, we hardly got any new characters this year at all!
So yeah, you can have that handful of ponies that a lot of us couldn't find either, can we have your rediculous amount of merchandise and store exclusives? Thanks.
I just realized that  :blink: you're still forced to buy a Mane 6 pony if you want a non-Mane 6 pony :P

Regular Ploomette came with Twilight Sparkle
Star Swirl came with Rarity
Rainbow Flash came with Rainbow Dash
Skywishes came with Rainbow Dash
And Sweetie Blue fell off the face of the Earth  >_<

Ya  :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 16, 2014, 01:13:27 PM
IIRC, Ploomette, Skywishes and Starswirl were actually *European* exclusives - at least I never saw any of them over here.

I didn't know Sweetie Swirl was a UK/Euro exclusive, though?

well i should have  made that statement non  usa lol not just Uk.   but i mean the non usa ones are awesome.. and   yes  she was.

No, Sweetie Swirl was not a Uk/Euro exclusive. She was a bonus pony with the Rarity's Carousel playset.



Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: TornadoTwist on February 16, 2014, 01:14:06 PM
Also we didnt got the Wave 2 BB's here in the Netherlands. And I never saw the Rainbow Flash pack or the Star Swirl Combo :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sora on February 16, 2014, 01:15:04 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol

i agreee! you people in the   uk got the awesome brushables   

ploomette, skywisehs ,   sweetie swirl.  and the bblue  pony   

take this crap.. ><
We skipped over almost every single TRU Collector pony in Europe, and lately we've skipped over dozens of Target/Walmart exclusives too. I'd love to have the stuff the US have, not just pony related either... And then there's the fact that we have to pay double the price... You guys don't realise just how lucky you are in this aspect :(
Pretty much what Malicieuse said, really.

And I agree with the opinions being fine, just as long as they aren't insulting another individual. There's been cases where I've been in the minority, but hey, that's how it goes sometimes.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 01:20:50 PM
I'm really confused by the dates with the toy fair? I thought it was officially starting today? Then how come so many people were there yesterday? Can someone explain thanks! Also does anyone know if we will see any new stuff today?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 16, 2014, 01:24:25 PM

i agreee! you people in the   uk got the awesome brushables   

ploomette, skywisehs ,   sweetie swirl.  and the bblue  pony   

take this crap.. ><

Erm...The UK didn't get any of those either, as far as I know. Despite being "European" exclusives, they only appeared in a few countries and even then they seem to have had very small releases. I've asked friends in several European countries and they have been unable to find them anywhere. If it were possible, I'd gladly trade the US getting the EU exclusives and their poor distribution so we could have all the US exclusives :lol: (seriously, the only new characters we got last year were Sunset Shimmer and Wysteria (the latter whom was twice the price of regular playful ponies). Oh and the Mrs. Cake set but that's impossible to find anywhere as no shops seem to want to carry those two-pony playsets...)

Speaking of Mrs. Cake's set being difficult to find...I hope the Breezie sets won't be in the same price bracket. No stores aside from the larger John Lewises seem to carry the £13 two-pony sets so I'm reeeeally worried the Breezie sets will go the same as I really want that Fluttershy :cry:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 16, 2014, 01:34:55 PM
I'm really confused by the dates with the toy fair? I thought it was officially starting today? Then how come so many people were there yesterday? Can someone explain thanks! Also does anyone know if we will see any new stuff today?

It has been explained earlier in the thread when you asked before. It was a preview day - a day for journalists/bloggers/press to get in and get the pitch from brands. No public allowed.

The remaining actual Fair days will be when buyers and the public are in and looking around.

As mentioned, there will be nothing extra added now - everything which is going to be shown is available on preview day - thats the whole point in it.



Also...thanks guys but I [or my fellow Corral Mods] will do the modding...lets just keep on topic take arguments elsewhere.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 01:39:02 PM
I'm really confused by the dates with the toy fair? I thought it was officially starting today? Then how come so many people were there yesterday? Can someone explain thanks! Also does anyone know if we will see any new stuff today?

It has been explained earlier in the thread when you asked before. It was a preview day - a day for journalists/bloggers/press to get in and get the pitch from brands. No public allowed.

The remaining actual Fair days will be when buyers and the public are in and looking around.

As mentioned, there will be nothing extra added now - everything which is going to be shown is available on preview day - thats the whole point in it.



Also...thanks guys but I [or my fellow Corral Mods] will do the modding...lets just keep on topic take arguments elsewhere.

Oh okay thanks hathorcat! I must have missed the post or something. I thought it was just some speculation on if there would be new stuff or not so that's for sure all then for now?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 01:41:24 PM
Oh and the Mrs. Cake set but that's impossible to find anywhere as no shops seem to want to carry those two-pony playsets...)

Speaking of Mrs. Cake's set being difficult to find...I hope the Breezie sets won't be in the same price bracket. No stores aside from the larger John Lewises seem to carry the £13 two-pony sets so I'm reeeeally worried the Breezie sets will go the same as I really want that Fluttershy :cry:
I don't live in the UK but I haven't seen a trace of that CMC and friends collector set :/ and I live in the USA...
I don't know what happened to it :/ I swear it may have been a hoax   -_-
Maybe not? Hopefully it'll show up this year  :|

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I can't wait for Vocaloid Sparkle  ;) although she may be one of those noise making dolls  >_<
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 16, 2014, 01:44:27 PM
I'm really confused by the dates with the toy fair? I thought it was officially starting today? Then how come so many people were there yesterday? Can someone explain thanks! Also does anyone know if we will see any new stuff today?

It has been explained earlier in the thread when you asked before. It was a preview day - a day for journalists/bloggers/press to get in and get the pitch from brands. No public allowed.

The remaining actual Fair days will be when buyers and the public are in and looking around.

As mentioned, there will be nothing extra added now - everything which is going to be shown is available on preview day - thats the whole point in it.



Also...thanks guys but I [or my fellow Corral Mods] will do the modding...lets just keep on topic take arguments elsewhere.

Oh okay thanks hathorcat! I must have missed the post or something. I thought it was just some speculation on if there would be new stuff or not so that's for sure all then for now?

The only exception is if they have saved some special one off item to perhaps ensure themselves extra press/buyer attention during the show. Such as the SDCC rumour. And they will show that on the last day or unexpectedly launch it on people to create some buzz. But its not something Hasbro have ever done before. 

With more people visiting the show though and more cameras, there is the possibility there will be some things which are on the stand [such as those blind bags/mini figs] which we will see in better detail but everything that is going to be shown will have been on that stand on preview day.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 16, 2014, 01:45:41 PM
I'd like to pose (hahaha) a question to all who are complaining they have to hear about collectors' opinions of "WAHHHHH WE HATE EQUESTRIA GIRLS DOLLS!!!1" 

I can accept that fashion dolls are popular at a certain age demographic, that's fine.  41 dolls is a LOT to release in a spinoff of a toyline that's supposed to be about equines, but whatever.  I can save money I need to spend on other things (like a mortgage!)

BUT...

 Why exactly has playing with little make-believe HORSES gone "out to pasture"? It seemed like it was a phase that most children went through, effeminate or not, we all wanted to play with HORSES.   Why do children not want to pretend this scenario anymore?  I mean, it was a legitimate thing for like... decades!  Now all of a sudden, pretend animal-care play is not even "normal" anymore.  Everything is either about FASHION or TECHNOLOGY.  :( 

I've been wondering if dolls are just more profitable for Hasbro at the moment. Brushables have to be kept at a low cost, since most people are going to freak if they get too high (I know I left the Through the Mirror exclusives behind at Walmart since I didn't think a pony and dress was worth $13!!!). Dolls are more expensive, but I think a lot of people would see them as "more bang for your buck". Plus, I don't often see people (other than myself) who go in and buy 5 brushables at a time. But 5 brushables is the price of one doll. Whereas a person might buy one or two ponies and combine them with something else for a kid, they could just buy one doll, and all that money would go to Hasbro for sure. I can definitely see why they might think that EG is just a better business choice if this is how the economics in this area is working.

Even the Lalaloopsy pony line is priced a bit higher than the MLP line (at least in Canada). So Hasbro might be making up their costs with add-ons and multi-packs. Unfortunately, few of us seem to like those :S
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 16, 2014, 01:46:04 PM
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what we see from the toy fair isn't everything we'll see for the rest of the year, right?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 16, 2014, 01:54:19 PM
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what we see from the toy fair isn't everything we'll see for the rest of the year, right?

No but it is however the bulk of the line. There are additional items which will crop up; that they may not have ready, that they may not feel the need to push or that may not even have been finalised in thought/packaging.

They tend to focus on "push products" or "key drivers" at events like this. Which are the things they want their line to focus around, new concepts, what they want to sell the most of and basically their best eye candy. Things like lines which have an established presence - i.e. the basic pony wave - will not get as much attention or focus because they are the items which they know retailers will take anyway.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 01:56:16 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol

A bit rude, don't you think? I get you're upset but I think every pony fan has a right to ponies, not just Americans.
I have never ever seen talking Nigthmare Moon in German stores. Never ever seen the favorites pack. I had to buy Rainbow Flash, Minty and Wysteria for the same prices (and maybe more because of shipping fees) as you.

I get lots of Americans are upset that there were Euro brushies, but please think how often us non-Americans have to import things. I have lost a lot of money because things got lost in the mail or simply because the shipping fees were so goddamn high.

Pointing at Europeans and going "but you had three exclusives once" won't change the fact all of us will have to pay more for brushies XD
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 16, 2014, 01:56:46 PM
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what we see from the toy fair isn't everything we'll see for the rest of the year, right?

No but it is however the bulk of the line. There are additional items which will crop up; that they may not have ready, that they may not feel the need to push or that may not even have been finalised in thought/packaging.

They tend to focus on "push products" or "key drivers" at events like this. Which are the things they want their line to focus around, new concepts, what they want to sell the most of and basically their best eye candy. Things like lines which have an established presence - i.e. the basic pony wave - will not get as much attention or focus because they are the items which they know retailers will take anyway.
Hmm, I see. Thank you! Would Holly Dash (and other potential new ponies like her) fall under the "basic wave" presence enough that we might see more on store shelves with her?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Star Spark on February 16, 2014, 01:58:12 PM
I'd like to pose (hahaha) a question to all who are complaining they have to hear about collectors' opinions of "WAHHHHH WE HATE EQUESTRIA GIRLS DOLLS!!!1" 

I can accept that fashion dolls are popular at a certain age demographic, that's fine.  41 dolls is a LOT to release in a spinoff of a toyline that's supposed to be about equines, but whatever.  I can save money I need to spend on other things (like a mortgage!)

BUT...

 Why exactly has playing with little make-believe HORSES gone "out to pasture"? It seemed like it was a phase that most children went through, effeminate or not, we all wanted to play with HORSES.   Why do children not want to pretend this scenario anymore?  I mean, it was a legitimate thing for like... decades!  Now all of a sudden, pretend animal-care play is not even "normal" anymore.  Everything is either about FASHION or TECHNOLOGY.  :( 

I've been wondering if dolls are just more profitable for Hasbro at the moment. Brushables have to be kept at a low cost, since most people are going to freak if they get too high (I know I left the Through the Mirror exclusives behind at Walmart since I didn't think a pony and dress was worth $13!!!). Dolls are more expensive, but I think a lot of people would see them as "more bang for your buck". Plus, I don't often see people (other than myself) who go in and buy 5 brushables at a time. But 5 brushables is the price of one doll. Whereas a person might buy one or two ponies and combine them with something else for a kid, they could just buy one doll, and all that money would go to Hasbro for sure. I can definitely see why they might think that EG is just a better business choice if this is how the economics in this area is working.

Even the Lalaloopsy pony line is priced a bit higher than the MLP line (at least in Canada). So Hasbro might be making up their costs with add-ons and multi-packs. Unfortunately, few of us seem to like those :S

I seem to remember hearing years ago (when the Lisa Frank line started including big-eyed human girl characters in their designs instead of the classic animal ones- though to be fair they haven't outright abandoned the animal designs) that human figures, in theory, appeal to an older age bracket than animal ones. It also opens up the market for more "grown up" merchandise associated with the characters, especially if fashion is a strong component of the line, as girls grow out of toys entirely (and kids are doing so at earlier ages now.) Now, in practice, I don't think Equestria Girls has successfully captured an "older" demographic than the regular ponies, despite that being their stated purpose, but apparently that's not deterring Hasbro from aggressively pushing it, anyway.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 16, 2014, 02:06:22 PM
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what we see from the toy fair isn't everything we'll see for the rest of the year, right?

No but it is however the bulk of the line. There are additional items which will crop up; that they may not have ready, that they may not feel the need to push or that may not even have been finalised in thought/packaging.

They tend to focus on "push products" or "key drivers" at events like this. Which are the things they want their line to focus around, new concepts, what they want to sell the most of and basically their best eye candy. Things like lines which have an established presence - i.e. the basic pony wave - will not get as much attention or focus because they are the items which they know retailers will take anyway.
Hmm, I see. Thank you! Would Holly Dash (and other potential new ponies like her) fall under the "basic wave" presence enough that we might see more on store shelves with her?

Kind of yes, kind of no :P

Clearly Hasbro do not see unique and new characters as key releases in the line. You can tell that by the fact that, excluding the EQG line and other than Holly Dash there is not a single other brand new pony being shown and that even includes this year's TRU exclusives - which was something most were relying on to bring us some new ponies at least. The only new character pitch was on EQG. No pitch means its not important enough to them. And yes, that is really, really worrying for new pony characters. As if its not important to Hasbro to have them in the line, then that means they think [or have been told] retailers dont want them and as a consequence decreases the likely hood of them popping up with any regularity. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Okiedokieloki on February 16, 2014, 02:17:00 PM
Oh and the Mrs. Cake set but that's impossible to find anywhere as no shops seem to want to carry those two-pony playsets...)

Speaking of Mrs. Cake's set being difficult to find...I hope the Breezie sets won't be in the same price bracket. No stores aside from the larger John Lewises seem to carry the £13 two-pony sets so I'm reeeeally worried the Breezie sets will go the same as I really want that Fluttershy :cry:
I don't live in the UK but I haven't seen a trace of that CMC and friends collector set :/ and I live in the USA...
I don't know what happened to it :/ I swear it may have been a hoax   -_-
Maybe not? Hopefully it'll show up this year  :|


It wasn't a hoax, it just never showed up in stores for some reason. It was available on Target.com, Amazon.com, and Meijer.com (maybe more, but those are all I know) for awhile, and it's available on hasbrotoyshop.com right now.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LadyMoondancer on February 16, 2014, 02:21:13 PM
Why exactly has playing with little make-believe HORSES gone "out to pasture"? It seemed like it was a phase that most children went through, effeminate or not, we all wanted to play with HORSES.   Why do children not want to pretend this scenario anymore?  I mean, it was a legitimate thing for like... decades!  Now all of a sudden, pretend animal-care play is not even "normal" anymore.  Everything is either about FASHION or TECHNOLOGY.  :( 


I have three nieces and they have all gone through "OMG HORSES" phases.  Heck, the two younger ones are still in it . . . and the oldest one, when it came time to pick colleges, really really wanted to go to this obscure one where everyone got to care for their own horse.

It is absolutely not a change in the appeal of horses, it's that Hasbro no longer knows how to harness (har har) the market.

IMO, they treat MLP like it's a cheap line and so people treat it like it's a cheap line.   Single ponies are still $5 each . . . Well, that is ridiculous IMO.  In 1982 they were that price, but $5 in 1982 was worth $12 in today's money.  They shrank down the ponies and cut every corner to keep the price low, but when push comes to shove, kids DO notice quality, even if they can't articulate what they're seeing.   

It's the whole reason My Little Pony was never challenged by fakies;  My Little Pony had carefully planned sets, My Little Pony had carefully painted symbols, My Little Pony had good quality plastic, My Little Pony had gorgeous backcard art, My Little Pony had a story for each pony.  Those are all part of MARKETING, just as much as "release the same six characters a billion times because they're the focus of the show", only Hasbro doesn't seem to realize it.

This is also the reason Monster High dolls trump EQG dolls.  Monster High has the quality . . . and to top it off, they are nearly the same price as EQG dolls.  I truly think it is foolish of Hasbro to focus so much on this aspect of the line.  They know how to market ponies, if they'd only look at their past 30 years.  They have NEVER been great shakes for fashion dolls.  They had Jem for a couple years . . . What was before that, Maxie, wasn't it?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 02:22:40 PM
O man why does America get all the cool exclusive merch AGAIN. I wanted Photo Finish so badly but the US keeps it again for themself. I feel like Europe is being ignored REALLY hard.

You can have all this stuff most of us don't want all of it. Well take new ponies, the EQG can come to netherland or  better yet they can go to neverlands in my opinion. lol

A bit rude, don't you think? I get you're upset but I think every pony fan has a right to ponies, not just Americans.
I have never ever seen talking Nigthmare Moon in German stores. Never ever seen the favorites pack. I had to buy Rainbow Flash, Minty and Wysteria for the same prices (and maybe more because of shipping fees) as you.

I get lots of Americans are upset that there were Euro brushies, but please think how often us non-Americans have to import things. I have lost a lot of money because things got lost in the mail or simply because the shipping fees were so goddamn high.

Pointing at Europeans and going "but you had three exclusives once" won't change the fact all of us will have to pay more for brushies XD

No I didn't mean it as rude at all? Maybe it sounded that way? I was just being sarcastic due to my disappointment in the fair. Anyways back on topic were not suppose to argue like hathorcat said.

Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 16, 2014, 02:24:50 PM
Yeah...and the way they pushed Maxie in the US and Sindy over here through the 80s and 90s was nuts. It was a desperate attempt to steal Barbies throne and they sucked at it. As you say, sometimes there is no harm in sticking to what you are good at. Unfortunately the success of FiM seems to have given Hasbro the idea they can conquer the world and unfortunately they want to do that with dollies.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on February 16, 2014, 02:47:44 PM
Hasbro is honestly trying to complete with Lego as well now, since Lego is now #1 toy company, Mattel is #2.  Not surprising they are expanding like this...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Watercolors on February 16, 2014, 02:54:16 PM
at least the show is still getting new episodes at all. And the network treats it like it's it's only show on sometimes. :/ I don't understand complaining about this. It's fine to dislike the equestria girls but you've said it so much already in here...
Ya, I agree..we get it you all don't like EQG, but there's no need to post it one every thread dealing with them mentioning you hate them :/ it comes off on others as annoying  >_<

I don't find it annoying at all. I agree with the people who dislike EQGs
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Snix on February 16, 2014, 02:57:57 PM
Here on spain we only arrived to had Rainbow flash as an european exclusive. No the pack with Ms Cake, not the pack with Twilight alicorn normal (the most beautiful one for me). Also not, of course, all of the TRU exclusives that we had to buy with overprized shipping costs. And i don´t talk about lot of plushies an other mercha things. Worse, TRU are restricting lately a lot the international shipping of the MLP products ``condemning´´ only to go to ebay to find some things. Even they are capting some of the Funko figures as an exclusives only for the american market.

The americans, as others said, don´t know the luck that they have in this.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: gabumon on February 16, 2014, 03:01:13 PM
ok my 2014 Toy Shopping list:

1. Holly Dash Brushable Pony
2. Photo Finish Brushable Pony
3. All MLP POP sets , but for sure the Rarity and Luna set
4. Octavia Brushable Pony

that's my year!! :) just hope they aren't too hard to find.
(maybe I should consider getting doubles for european collectors!)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Roseprincess1 on February 16, 2014, 03:18:15 PM
:looking at all the toy fair goodies:

Well its going to be a good year. Every thing looks great.. tho some of it is confusing.... the translucent ponies are DEFINATELY on my MUST BUY list
and the talking sized chrysalis.. shes just beautiful!!
Poor Karl.. yet another castle he has to shell out for next christmas XD ( my boss has given me the play sets for the last two years)
I'm not sure what I think about the pop together ponies or the "Kiss" Ponies.
have to see when they come out.
I already have the flutters with cloth wings. so over all looks good!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 16, 2014, 03:20:33 PM
Hasbro is honestly trying to complete with Lego as well now, since Lego is now #1 toy company, Mattel is #2.  Not surprising they are expanding like this...
Is that what that MLP PoP stuff is supposed to be about?  :huh:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: juliepinetree on February 16, 2014, 03:29:40 PM
Hasbro is honestly trying to complete with Lego as well now, since Lego is now #1 toy company, Mattel is #2.  Not surprising they are expanding like this...
Is that what that MLP PoP stuff is supposed to be about?  :huh:
I think they are trying to compete with the idea of a building playset, but not as much as say, Megablocks.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 16, 2014, 03:35:16 PM
Hasbro is honestly trying to complete with Lego as well now, since Lego is now #1 toy company, Mattel is #2.  Not surprising they are expanding like this...
Is that what that MLP PoP stuff is supposed to be about?  :huh:

Nooo, look up "KRE-O". That's Hasbro's answer to LEGO.
The POP stuff is just their answer to toys like Cutie Pops.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Salli on February 16, 2014, 03:39:27 PM
Wishlist:

Snow-globe Luna
Brushable Octavia and Photo Finish (nieces getting the dolls for Christmas probably)
Holly Dash (she may have to go to the hospital for whatever sickness she has)
Chutes and Ladders game
Rarity/Luna POP set
Maybe the boy ponies backpack to tell Hasbro that WE WANT MORE BOYS.

The rest:?
So, their new lines of ponies every year consist of letting kids with markers get a hold of the mane six and drawing on them??? "DOTS??!! Genius!!" "Sharpie'd  "Gothic" symbols?!!?? GENIUS!!" We should start a betting pool for guessing what they are going to do to the ponies next. Now if they had made the mane 6 ACTUALLY look Gothic, that could have been cool. But nooOOOOooo. (SO MAD AT TRU! I was so looking forward to what they were going to put in their faves set. Not anymore.)

Silver lining: they may come out with things later in the year that weren't in the fair. Remember the Minty set? It was a fun surprise to see them release Minty as a g4 brushable.

I don't collect EQG but I'm not mad at them for releasing them. I think it must be so exciting for the people who do love them and I know little girls who love them too. I AM mad that they have forgotten the ponies. Can't we have BOTH??? 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 16, 2014, 03:43:52 PM
Let's see...when all's said and done, my buylist:
-Accurate rainbow power ponies!!!
-2 Holly Dash, one to keep pristine and one to take the dots off of
-All the breezies I can buy (for baits as well as collection)
-Probably a couple snowglobe ponies
-Possibly that Octavia doll+pony
-We'll see how the new character dolls look in box, but I'm not ruling out the possibility that I'll want them
-ALL the minis and blind bags, because let's be realistic, it's me
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 16, 2014, 03:57:31 PM
That other pony site (ED) has an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal that talks about Hasbro's most recent marketing choices. It will be an interesting (and possibly frustrating) read for everyone who wants ponies from the MLP brand. Seems to explain the emphasis on dolls in the toy fair.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 16, 2014, 04:07:00 PM
For the ease of not having to google, here's the article (pictures of the print article because WSJ apparently has a paywall):

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb0EqHtmOKI/UwDrE7XQq_I/AAAAAAAAw1E/3htf4Sa3qkE/s1600/20140216_111928.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xrCnnjGXdjg/UwDrHkD73mI/AAAAAAAAw1M/c3krBnKWvpE/s1600/20140216_112018.jpg

I would go to a My Little Pony Parlor, not even gonna lie.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2014, 04:25:12 PM
I'm not making a 'to buy list' right now because some of this stuff will not be out till the fall XD I think all the spring stuff is what I don't want really.

And Hasbro can keep it's dumb Doll and Pony packs :poke: Only way you are going to get me to buy those packs is if someone wants to buy the doll from me xD

But what I'm even more sad about too is still the lack of boy ponies in brushables :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: achab1984 on February 16, 2014, 05:13:15 PM
I cant wait to see all of it in person :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: StarSwirl05 on February 16, 2014, 05:28:42 PM
Dunno if it's been posted here before but there's a video that explains what's coming out (in two parts):
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUB2QzzuJDlZ3o-iJT8tz9IQ&v=47OnDeVdKR8#t=196
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUB2QzzuJDlZ3o-iJT8tz9IQ&v=2IedyQJHqA8#t=261
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: StoryDreamer on February 16, 2014, 05:42:50 PM
I gotta say that I'm not loving the castle.

Unsurprisingly- there seem to be far fewer peeks into the NY Toyfair stuff (which is more locked down) than the UK ToyFair.
Really? I always felt the NY Toy Fair wasn't as locked down. There were tons of images the last couple of years.

It is a lot harder for a regular person to see stuff at the NY Toy Fair-  I think the only people sneaking (and I do mean sneaking) pictures of the stuffs are people with Press passes and credentials- and even those are getting harder to get these days.  I got in with a badge from a toy buyer two years back and saw absolutely nothing...

A family friend is in the toy marketing business and she just told me that ToyFair USED to be the big thing- but now most transactions with the buyers (ie Walmart, Target, etc.) happen by appointment- throughout the year.  Toyfair isn't what it used to be.  And there is a lot more lockdown about new ideas and toys until almost final production because of the terrible problems with toy companies stealing each other's ideas.

Guess we'll have to wait and see if some better photos leak out from some sneaky press person with a stealth camera...

It's super hard. I have a friend who tried like heck to go, because her character designs are actually in the dang show, and she couldn't get in.  A lot of the reps are all by appointment, yeah. It's nothing like how the big book expo is run in the same building in May.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DancingPhoenix on February 16, 2014, 08:05:53 PM
at least the show is still getting new episodes at all. And the network treats it like it's it's only show on sometimes. :/ I don't understand complaining about this. It's fine to dislike the equestria girls but you've said it so much already in here...
Ya, I agree..we get it you all don't like EQG, but there's no need to post it one every thread dealing with them mentioning you hate them :/ it comes off on others as annoying  >_<

I'd just like to point out that the Arena as a majority, focuses on the toys that we collect more than the show that goes with the toys. Yes the FiM cartoon is still going strong and has way more compared to EQG, but as far as the toys that we COLLECT there are way less than there could be. Yes it might be true that Hasbro is making a choice to make more dolls than ponies, but as far as I know it's never been clearly stated that EQG has a totally different branch than MLP or even FiM.

This thread is also about the toys, not the shows. I think the EQG movie is charming and I do enjoy it, but I would prefer to COLLECT ponies.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rosencrantz on February 16, 2014, 08:08:51 PM
Let's see...when all's said and done, my buylist:
-Accurate rainbow power ponies!!!
-2 Holly Dash, one to keep pristine and one to take the dots off of
-All the breezies I can buy (for baits as well as collection)
-Probably a couple snowglobe ponies
-Possibly that Octavia doll+pony
-We'll see how the new character dolls look in box, but I'm not ruling out the possibility that I'll want them
-ALL the minis and blind bags, because let's be realistic, it's me

My list is very similar to this.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Wardah on February 16, 2014, 08:33:42 PM
They seem to have improved on the quality of the dolls (other than the articulation but there are plenty of other current doll lines that don't either like Moxie Girls and some of the Barbie lines) and the only disappointment I have is there were no Equestria Boys. I would have loved a Flash Sentry or Big Mac doll. Especially if it came with a pony. *sighs*
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 16, 2014, 08:35:57 PM
They seem to have improved on the quality of the dolls (other than the articulation but there are plenty of other current doll lines that don't either like Moxie Girls and some of the Barbie lines) and the only disappointment I have is there were no Equestria Boys. I would have loved a Flash Sentry or Big Mac doll. Especially if it came with a pony. *sighs*

Seriously disappointing the lack of boys, and in general new pony characters. Well just have to wait for Funko Big Mac should be coming soon, and who knows maybe someday well get a Flash Sentry and Sunset Shimmer wave, I wouldn't mind that wave at all would be a good pairing.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 16, 2014, 09:02:08 PM
Well I think this needs to turn around... what other convention/fair/etc. MIGHT we see more for the line?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on February 16, 2014, 09:11:41 PM
These are the snow globe ponies
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Looking at them now... I'm thinking that they are going to be solid and a bit heavy maybe like the custom resin ponies that some people do? I still might get them but I'd really have to see them to decide

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Am I the only one seeing this?

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Even if that doll is based off of G2 Ivy.. I am passing on her.

is it just me or dose that Cadence have Celestias head and wings?

i do like the look of these ,   will probably end up getting them
and the EQG dolls that come with new ponies.  tho im likely to give the dolls away  , im really only in this fandom for the brushable ponies. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Jocelyn on February 16, 2014, 10:47:40 PM
The only things here I'm actually excited for are the BaB Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, because they look adorable! Everything else is...uh...I dunno. I really can't see much of the pony that I fell in love with in 2011. I am actually really relieved by that though, because that means a lot more money for me :) And I don't mean that sarcastically! All that I'm excited to get this year are the CMC Build a Bear plushies and the Funko vinyls. And the releases for those are so spaced out, I don't really have to worry about budgeting for those. I fell out of love with Monster High over the summer too, so that along with the disappointment Pony's been has allowed me to save up quite a bit of $$.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aitsuki on February 16, 2014, 11:45:29 PM
I am positively dying for that castle... I'm a sucker for the playsets. So many pony posing possibilities! Plus, the slide.... oh the slide!!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Mermaid on February 16, 2014, 11:47:47 PM
Hmmm lots of interesting stuff! I'm glad the EQG fans are celebrating!

Here's what I will purchase:
Snow Globe Ponies- For display! Pretty!
Holly Dash - A little acetone should treat that leprosy!
Possibly 1-2 pop ponies have to see them in person.

I will want Photo finish and Octavia! If anyone sees them on Taobao and does a group order PLEASE contact me! I do not have any interest in owning the dolls!

Also the breezies look cheap and weird. AND I've totally seen that collector set at garage sale once! Only they were G1's and it was sharpie not printed...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 17, 2014, 01:36:29 AM
That other pony site (ED) has an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal that talks about Hasbro's most recent marketing choices. It will be an interesting (and possibly frustrating) read for everyone who wants ponies from the MLP brand. Seems to explain the emphasis on dolls in the toy fair.

Nah...for me I still dont get it. The article just expands on why Hasbro and Mattel and the likes have launched new "skimpier" and fashion focused doll lines; it doesnt explain the distinct move away from MLP [as in ponies]. Hasbro were probably always going to come out with something to complete with MH. Traditionally, although they have largely flopped in comparison to Mattel who have always dominated the doll line, Hasbro have had fashion dolls in the past. And the success of MLP, an already established and incredibly successful brand probably encouraged them to use it as a platform for the line rather than start a brand new standalone line which would have to prove and pitch itself. 

MLP has never been about appealing to the 6+ bracket. In fact research has shown that 6 is the age at which children will walk away from brands which appealed to them at 3 years old. In the last 2 decades this age point has decreased from 9 to 6 years old. Therefore traditionally the brands which continued to appeal to the 6 to 9 market [Barbie and MLP] are no longer keeping the focus of children past 6 years old. MH and EQG are an attempt to offer something to the market that they have been loosing.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 17, 2014, 01:38:45 AM
I personally am ecstatic about all the stuff at this years fair!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 17, 2014, 01:42:49 AM
That other pony site (ED) has an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal that talks about Hasbro's most recent marketing choices. It will be an interesting (and possibly frustrating) read for everyone who wants ponies from the MLP brand. Seems to explain the emphasis on dolls in the toy fair.

Nah...for me I still dont get it. The article just expands on why Hasbro and Mattel and the likes have launched new "skimpier" and fashion focused doll lines; it doesnt explain the distinct move away from MLP [as in ponies]. Hasbro were probably always going to come out with something to complete with MH. Traditionally, although they have largely flopped in comparison to Mattel who have always dominated the doll line, Hasbro have had fashion dolls in the past. And the success of MLP, an already established and incredibly successful brand probably encouraged them to use it as a platform for the line rather than start a brand new standalone line which would have to prove and pitch itself. 

MLP has never been about appealing to the 6+ bracket. In fact research has shown that 6 is the age at which children will walk away from brands which appealed to them at 3 years old. In the last 2 decades this age point has decreased from 9 to 6 years old. Therefore traditionally the brands which continued to appeal to the 6 to 9 market [Barbie and MLP] are no longer keeping the focus of children past 6 years old. MH and EQG are an attempt to offer something to the market that they have been loosing.

Huh... I have never heard those numbers before! That's a rather disconcerting change :S
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 17, 2014, 01:47:18 AM
I know...quite depressing, right? Childhood stops younger and younger :( But in the world of repeat releases it does make sense as to why we see the same things again and again and also makes sense as to why EQG launched 3 years into G4. Hasbro dont need to appeal to that 4 year old in 3 years time because they expect her to have already moved on to something else. And by creating a fashion doll brand which links a toy/character they perhaps "used" to have along with their new play choices, EQG gets a head start with its target audience. :( The only positive is that research and toy manufacturers are pretty sure 6 is the lowest it will go. Retention is expected to be long term for that particular bracket.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MorningGlorysParadise82 on February 17, 2014, 02:08:50 AM
Hasbro dont need to appeal to that 4 year old in 3 years time because they expect her to have already moved on to something else.
This almost applies to my DD9. She has always sorta liked MLP because I did, and when EQG launched she was head first into Monster High. She likes Barbie but it is more novelty than a must have. Granted she didn't know she was getting the Wedding Castle for Christmas Or EQG for that matter, but once she did boy howdy did she really like it! Now MLP is HER brand. Just like G1 is MY brand of MLP. Heck she was telling me the characters names and relationships to each other! She really likes the ponies now, and wants a great deal of the EQG stuff out now. Though she wasn't too sure about the Toy Fair stuff, we both OOOH'ed over the rainbow castle and she is already making plans for it in her room.

And I have to say I wasn't all that into Barbie at her age either. Disney Dolls were my obsession, especially since Disney started making Barbie sized Characters the year MLP started fading from shelves.
So I try not to get too upset about her lack of interest in Barbie. I just prefer the blatantly obvious values portrayed in EQG over the "IT" toy Monster High.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: TinyShinyUnique on February 17, 2014, 02:35:28 AM
I want most of these :dribble: I'm in love with that Ivy look-a-like (anyone thinks it might actually be Minty in human form?), the Octavia pony, the Rainbow Power dolls and ponies and I even adore Adagio!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Charmypony on February 17, 2014, 04:46:39 AM
So Manu dolls, well Hasbro why don't you create a new Line of dolls instead of utilizing ponies? Leave the ponies aloooooone!!!!!!!

I love the new pony with dots, it could become the first real G4 I will buy. i like the snowglobe pony, and I really hope the pop ponies will be available in France, they seem really funny.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 17, 2014, 05:38:46 AM
Personally, I think they could effectively still keep EQG dolls and New Single Brushable Characters in Ponies all at the same time. Now I'm not a kid and I don't have a kid but if I was one and saw a new character in the MLP line as a single, I'd be all for it. I do think that Hasbro just has the mind set that little kids just don't care for really anything that isn't in the show =/ Granted some just don't care but if they want a pony I don't think the fact that said pony really isn't in the show isn't going to stop them from getting the pony.

I noticed that they are coming out with new EGQ doll characters, so I do think if they want to put the effort into it they could do that same for ponies... it's not like they are using new molds all they have to do use really use color XD But I'm not a manufacturer so I don't know the cost behind certain elements of toy making.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 17, 2014, 05:54:00 AM
Personally, I think they could effectively still keep EQG dolls and New Single Brushable Characters in Ponies all at the same time. Now I'm not a kid and I don't have a kid but if I was one and saw a new character in the MLP line as a single, I'd be all for it. I do think that Hasbro just has the mind set that little kids just don't care for really anything that isn't in the show =/ Granted some just don't care but if they want a pony I don't think the fact that said pony really isn't in the show isn't going to stop them from getting the pony.

I noticed that they are coming out with new EGQ doll characters, so I do think if they want to put the effort into it they could do that same for ponies... it's not like they are using new molds all they have to do use really use color XD But I'm not a manufacturer so I don't know the cost behind certain elements of toy making.

This! Totally the question is "Hasbro you managed a brushable Photo Finish and Octavia Melody for the EQG line...why could you not simply package them in singles as well?" While I understand the whole "always main 6 thing" I dont understand why something as simple as this is not feasible for them.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 17, 2014, 06:11:50 AM
Personally, I think they could effectively still keep EQG dolls and New Single Brushable Characters in Ponies all at the same time. Now I'm not a kid and I don't have a kid but if I was one and saw a new character in the MLP line as a single, I'd be all for it. I do think that Hasbro just has the mind set that little kids just don't care for really anything that isn't in the show =/ Granted some just don't care but if they want a pony I don't think the fact that said pony really isn't in the show isn't going to stop them from getting the pony.

I noticed that they are coming out with new EGQ doll characters, so I do think if they want to put the effort into it they could do that same for ponies... it's not like they are using new molds all they have to do use really use color XD But I'm not a manufacturer so I don't know the cost behind certain elements of toy making.

They seem to be making the mistake of only catering to new fans, rather than all fans. I don't get why it's so hard to release the waves of singles in two parts like before - 3 of the mane six + 1-2 new characters in Wave 1, then the same for Wave 2. New fans get the mane six, people whom already have them buy the others. And I really hate that companies are choosing to migrate to the doll market; not all little girls like dolls and it seems like the alternative options for are becoming rarer.

I really hope Hasbro will do their usual thing and we'll see Octavia and Photo Finish as singles (and not store exclusive, for the love of Celestia) eventually because they love their re-releases...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sora on February 17, 2014, 06:35:31 AM
Personally, I think they could effectively still keep EQG dolls and New Single Brushable Characters in Ponies all at the same time. Now I'm not a kid and I don't have a kid but if I was one and saw a new character in the MLP line as a single, I'd be all for it. I do think that Hasbro just has the mind set that little kids just don't care for really anything that isn't in the show =/ Granted some just don't care but if they want a pony I don't think the fact that said pony really isn't in the show isn't going to stop them from getting the pony.

I noticed that they are coming out with new EGQ doll characters, so I do think if they want to put the effort into it they could do that same for ponies... it's not like they are using new molds all they have to do use really use color XD But I'm not a manufacturer so I don't know the cost behind certain elements of toy making.

This! Totally the question is "Hasbro you managed a brushable Photo Finish and Octavia Melody for the EQG line...why could you not simply package them in singles as well?" While I understand the whole "always main 6 thing" I dont understand why something as simple as this is not feasible for them.
I imagine it went something like this:

Hasbro 1: Aw man, we need to boost EQD sales by this amount next year to beat Mattel. How are we gonna do that?
Hasbro 2: Oh! I know! Collectors and bronies want new characters from the show, right?
Hasbro 1: Yeah, but they want ponies.
Hasbro 2: Exactly! And we want them to buy the dolls first, soooo?
Hasbro 1: .... Dude. You're a genuis.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 17, 2014, 06:48:51 AM
Personally, I think they could effectively still keep EQG dolls and New Single Brushable Characters in Ponies all at the same time. Now I'm not a kid and I don't have a kid but if I was one and saw a new character in the MLP line as a single, I'd be all for it. I do think that Hasbro just has the mind set that little kids just don't care for really anything that isn't in the show =/ Granted some just don't care but if they want a pony I don't think the fact that said pony really isn't in the show isn't going to stop them from getting the pony.

I noticed that they are coming out with new EGQ doll characters, so I do think if they want to put the effort into it they could do that same for ponies... it's not like they are using new molds all they have to do use really use color XD But I'm not a manufacturer so I don't know the cost behind certain elements of toy making.

This! Totally the question is "Hasbro you managed a brushable Photo Finish and Octavia Melody for the EQG line...why could you not simply package them in singles as well?" While I understand the whole "always main 6 thing" I dont understand why something as simple as this is not feasible for them.
I imagine it went something like this:

Hasbro 1: Aw man, we need to boost EQD sales by this amount next year to beat Mattel. How are we gonna do that?
Hasbro 2: Oh! I know! Collectors and bronies want new characters from the show, right?
Hasbro 1: Yeah, but they want ponies.
Hasbro 2: Exactly! And we want them to buy the dolls first, soooo?
Hasbro 1: .... Dude. You're a genuis.

*bonus cheque for Hasbro Dude 2*
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Marigold on February 17, 2014, 07:03:17 AM
Oh my gosh I want holly dash!   I love ponies with strawberries!  I don't mind the wonder read dots either. I will buy all these ponies with spots.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 17, 2014, 08:02:04 AM
Oh my gosh I want holly dash!   I love ponies with strawberries!  I don't mind the wonder read dots either. I will buy all these ponies with spots.

I will buy two Holly Dash one for me and one for my cousins, but none of the mane 6. I hope they plan on releasing more in this wave and we just haven't seen them yet.

Next I'm very disappointed in TRU I really hope they at least have the single exclusive ("Zecora/Shadowbolt") still to show hoping it's a Changeling! And the favorites collection thankfully their were only 6 kiss ponies not 7 I believe so there is still hope!

Lastly is today the last day of the fair? Hopefully some of the rumors of seeing some SDCC stuff is true and we get to see some more stuff, as well as some upcoming funko ponies, we didn't see any of that!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Vertefae on February 17, 2014, 08:06:04 AM
So all we get for single brushables that isn't mane 6 is Holly Dash?

Yeah, I'm done.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 17, 2014, 08:26:39 AM
Here are pics of Glittery Princess Twilight Sparkle & Trixie Lulamoon Vinyl Collectibles from Funko's section @Toy Fair

http://instagram.com/p/ke7qt9oy8x/

http://instagram.com/p/ke2Z3DIy04/

Besides some pics of the Mystery Minis these are all I've seen as far as ponies from Funko's section but I'm still keeping my eye out for pics. ;)


Also, TY Pony section
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12582442253/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 17, 2014, 08:30:32 AM
Thanks for the pictures too bad they are standing on a light, still hard to tell if the cape is going to look that translucent in person well have to wait and see!

Btw they really should have at least showed the next two as well Applejack and Big Mac I mean we have already seen Applejack, so they would be only showing one more pony come on funko!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CottonTALE on February 17, 2014, 09:11:06 AM
I hope that they eventually make pony toys of the new dolls we see... some of the colour combinations are really pretty.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: achab1984 on February 17, 2014, 09:36:55 AM
Does anyone know how many different snow globe ponies there are?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 17, 2014, 09:46:32 AM
I think there's supposed to be one for each princess, so four.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: SubmarineHallucination on February 17, 2014, 09:59:38 AM
HOLLY DAAAAAAAAAAAAAASH. Also brushable pony Octavia is cute. Photo Finish too. I just don't like that the bundle them with the dolls...

...
Isn't it ironic that it's the year of the horse and Hasbro's putting out a ton of Equestria Girls stuff...?

No really though I need that Holly Dash.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 17, 2014, 11:12:52 AM
I'm still a tad concerned about the snow globe ponies. Like how heavy are they? What KIND of plastic are they made out of (my guess is it might be similar to barbie horses)? Can we replace the fluid on the inside if something happens?

I like the concept but there is just a whole slue of questions x.x
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Moonbreeze on February 17, 2014, 11:18:02 AM
I'm not too fond of all the funky extra designs, but I love the new character brushables.

Am I the only one seeing this?

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Oooh, if she is I might be getting her ^^"
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 11:22:36 AM
I wish they new EQG doll clothes aren't plastic  :huh: they're ugly and make the dolls look buff and bulky  :|
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: RainbowRay on February 17, 2014, 11:29:12 AM
I'm excited for Holly Dash too! I don't see why most people seem to dislike the polka dots though, I think they look really good on her. Less good on the Pinkie next to her (I think it's more of the size/arrangement of Pinkie's dots that's not as good, rather than the colour... colours are fine), but Holly suits her dots.

The snowglobe ponies are a pleasant surprise, since I came up with that exact idea a little while back thinking it'd be cool! They do look pretty nice, but I'll wait to see them all before I decide if I want any.

POP ponies are also super cute and sound like a fun idea! May end up with a couple of those if they come in small enough sets.

So far that's all I've been interested in getting, aside from BAB Scoots who I'd seen already. Bit sad that Breezies aren't brushable, but they are cute.

Oh, and the Ivy-looking doll is intriguing, but I'm not interested in dolls. I'd be happy if it meant G2 characters being released as G4 though!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on February 17, 2014, 11:33:14 AM
 . I'd be happy if it meant G2 characters being released as G4 though!   


Me too !!!  that would be genius !! :)
 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: DaffyDilly on February 17, 2014, 11:57:01 AM
I have a question!

Why does Holly Dash have a strawberry on her butt? :blink:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: popyduggan on February 17, 2014, 11:58:49 AM
Why exactly has playing with little make-believe HORSES gone "out to pasture"? It seemed like it was a phase that most children went through, effeminate or not, we all wanted to play with HORSES.   Why do children not want to pretend this scenario anymore?  I mean, it was a legitimate thing for like... decades!  Now all of a sudden, pretend animal-care play is not even "normal" anymore.  Everything is either about FASHION or TECHNOLOGY.  :( 


I have three nieces and they have all gone through "OMG HORSES" phases.  Heck, the two younger ones are still in it . . . and the oldest one, when it came time to pick colleges, really really wanted to go to this obscure one where everyone got to care for their own horse.

It is absolutely not a change in the appeal of horses, it's that Hasbro no longer knows how to harness (har har) the market.

IMO, they treat MLP like it's a cheap line and so people treat it like it's a cheap line.   Single ponies are still $5 each . . . Well, that is ridiculous IMO.  In 1982 they were that price, but $5 in 1982 was worth $12 in today's money.  They shrank down the ponies and cut every corner to keep the price low, but when push comes to shove, kids DO notice quality, even if they can't articulate what they're seeing.   

It's the whole reason My Little Pony was never challenged by fakies;  My Little Pony had carefully planned sets, My Little Pony had carefully painted symbols, My Little Pony had good quality plastic, My Little Pony had gorgeous backcard art, My Little Pony had a story for each pony.  Those are all part of MARKETING, just as much as "release the same six characters a billion times because they're the focus of the show", only Hasbro doesn't seem to realize it.

This is also the reason Monster High dolls trump EQG dolls.  Monster High has the quality . . . and to top it off, they are nearly the same price as EQG dolls.  I truly think it is foolish of Hasbro to focus so much on this aspect of the line.  They know how to market ponies, if they'd only look at their past 30 years.  They have NEVER been great shakes for fashion dolls.  They had Jem for a couple years . . . What was before that, Maxie, wasn't it?
Unfortunately, I think EQG sell more than the regular MLP at retail atm, which is why Hasbro foolishly(short term thinking) shifted it's focus away from the actual MLP line for the forseeable future.

I'm pretty sure EQG's going to crash hard(looking at my crystal ball), but it'll probably be at least another year before they even start to retreat.

It's just sort of pathetic that they're spending all this time and effort trying to ape another company's success, while totally whiffing on capitalizing on their own ideas. I'd bet all of us have a laundry list of characters/playsets/accessories we'd want(to buy) in all sorts of sizes and styles that Hasbro makes maybe one of...for a comic convention or packed in with 6 other rereleases in a US exclusive. They're  so annoying,
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sakuyamon on February 17, 2014, 12:00:30 PM
I have a question!

Why does Holly Dash have a strawberry on her butt? :blink:

Because that is her cutie mark, she was designed that way.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 12:07:13 PM

I'm pretty sure EQG's going to crash hard(looking at my crystal ball), but it'll probably be at least another year before they even start to retreat.

When they do, send me the leftovers!  :lol: :biggrin:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: popyduggan on February 17, 2014, 12:22:56 PM

I'm pretty sure EQG's going to crash hard(looking at my crystal ball), but it'll probably be at least another year before they even start to retreat.

When they do, send me the leftovers!  :lol: :biggrin:
I'm sorry I feel that way because I know a lot of people genuinely like them, and they do look great, but I only resent because it's slowly turning MLP into a hypocrisy, even if it is making loadsamoney.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 12:32:21 PM

I'm pretty sure EQG's going to crash hard(looking at my crystal ball), but it'll probably be at least another year before they even start to retreat.

When they do, send me the leftovers!  :lol: :biggrin:
I'm sorry I feel that way because I know a lot of people genuinely like them, and they do look great, but I only resent because it's slowly turning MLP into a hypocrisy, even if it is making loadsamoney.
How are they turning MLP into a hypocrisy? :o is it because it "My Little Pony'" and not "My Little Pony Person"? :P
(I might have missed you previous explanation :s)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Star Spark on February 17, 2014, 12:37:47 PM
And I really hate that companies are choosing to migrate to the doll market; not all little girls like dolls and it seems like the alternative options for are becoming rarer.

I think this is what upsets me the most about the whole EQG business; I was one of those little girls who didn't like dolls and was lucky to grow up during a time when animal figurines were more popular than they are now. It was disappointing enough as a kid to get dolls from relatives who either didn't know me well (or were just insistent that girls should play with dolls); this is just going to make it more confusing and frustrating for any girl with other interests, since parents and others will just see the "Pony" branding. Given the increased focus on and criticism of stereotyping among "girl" and "boy" toys, it also seems like a really backwards move to limit the market like this, especially for a brand whose fiction appeals to such a wide swath of demographics. But I agree that it'll probably fail, anyway- EQG is riding on the strength of the "My Little Pony" brand, but I don't see My Little Pony staying strong unless they put at least SOME effort into the pony side of things.

BTW, CupidStrikes, as a Tales fan I love your avatar.  :happy:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Iris on February 17, 2014, 12:38:11 PM
It kind of bums me out because if the Equestria Girl dolls were like.. articulated and Monster High quality I'd be buying them left and right and would be totally excited about all the new releases.  But they aren't so I'm just kind of meh other then the snowglobe ponies, can't wait for those!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 17, 2014, 12:42:26 PM
Series 2 Fash 'ems
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Rainbow Dash Lite Friend
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Stitch Kingdom has a couple more pony merch pics up but I don't think anything else is new...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 17, 2014, 01:19:55 PM

I think this is what upsets me the most about the whole EQG business; I was one of those little girls who didn't like dolls and was lucky to grow up during a time when animal figurines were more popular than they are now. It was disappointing enough as a kid to get dolls from relatives who either didn't know me well (or were just insistent that girls should play with dolls); this is just going to make it more confusing and frustrating for any girl with other interests, since parents and others will just see the "Pony" branding. Given the increased focus on and criticism of stereotyping among "girl" and "boy" toys, it also seems like a really backwards move to limit the market like this, especially for a brand whose fiction appeals to such a wide swath of demographics. But I agree that it'll probably fail, anyway- EQG is riding on the strength of the "My Little Pony" brand, but I don't see My Little Pony staying strong unless they put at least SOME effort into the pony side of things.

BTW, CupidStrikes, as a Tales fan I love your avatar.  :happy:

Yeah, I would definitely mind the dolls less if Hasbro at least pretended they still cared about the actual ponies and if the dolls didn't have every single thing I loathe about doll toys - same face, same stick-thin bodies, all wearing make-up and skirts and other traditionally feminine clothing... - considering how the film's core message is "we're outwardly different but we can still be friends" it's kind of horrifically hypocritical to make the tie-in toys all look physically identical...I swear the people in charge of designing the toys have never actually watched a single episode of FiM or the EqG film or even had any of the important traits explained to them...

And :D Tales fans unite <3
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Iris Patch on February 17, 2014, 01:27:49 PM

I think this is what upsets me the most about the whole EQG business; I was one of those little girls who didn't like dolls and was lucky to grow up during a time when animal figurines were more popular than they are now. It was disappointing enough as a kid to get dolls from relatives who either didn't know me well (or were just insistent that girls should play with dolls); this is just going to make it more confusing and frustrating for any girl with other interests, since parents and others will just see the "Pony" branding. Given the increased focus on and criticism of stereotyping among "girl" and "boy" toys, it also seems like a really backwards move to limit the market like this, especially for a brand whose fiction appeals to such a wide swath of demographics. But I agree that it'll probably fail, anyway- EQG is riding on the strength of the "My Little Pony" brand, but I don't see My Little Pony staying strong unless they put at least SOME effort into the pony side of things.

BTW, CupidStrikes, as a Tales fan I love your avatar.  :happy:

Yeah, I would definitely mind the dolls less if Hasbro at least pretended they still cared about the actual ponies and if the dolls didn't have every single thing I loathe about doll toys - same face, same stick-thin bodies, all wearing make-up and skirts and other traditionally feminine clothing... - considering how the film's core message is "we're outwardly different but we can still be friends" it's kind of horrifically hypocritical to make the tie-in toys all look physically identical...I swear the people in charge of designing the toys have never actually watched a single episode of FiM or the EqG film or even had any of the important traits explained to them...

And :D Tales fans unite <3


DING DING DING
this is exactly why I dislike EQG... they're all the same stick figure fashionista looking doll, no variation, despite their individual personalities as characters. AJ the farm girl has a stick-thin frame despite doing a lot of physical labor, Pinkie Pie the lover of sweets is tiny too, they're all even the same height?? I could overlook the cloned bodies a bit easier when they were ponies, but as teenage girls it's more obvious and grating.

So it adds insult to injury when these dolls I already object to start taking over the MLP line. u__u

...that said, the Zecora is the first EQG doll I've actually wanted to own a little bit... it's that mohawk and shaved head that won me over ultimately. And I love the Photo Finish pony figure that comes with the doll, but I'll try to get mine second-hand. Looks like I might have to get in line though!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: reanna-mator on February 17, 2014, 01:36:41 PM
:O Those "snow globe" ponies are so beautiful! Now that's a way to get us to buy characters over again. They remind me of Glow n Show ponies and aren't just the same pony with a bit of glitter added. But to be honest, the Breezies are still the star of this presentation. Since I heard that Breezies were returning I was hoping against hope that we would get a toy tie in!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 17, 2014, 05:26:23 PM
I think it's funny that they just slapped some glitter on the Fash'ems, lol
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Silver_mirror46 on February 17, 2014, 05:36:58 PM
So much cool stuff
I NEVER thought I'd actually want an EQG doll

Can we be spared from exclusives??? Some foreign ponies here wanna buy them!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Alipes on February 17, 2014, 05:38:41 PM
I actually think Photo Finish's doll's outfit is kind of cute, so I wouldn't mind buying her with the pony.  Some of the others kind of look like the EqG fakies that were posted in another thread though...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 05:50:17 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if:
Photo "Dazzle" Finish
Octavia Melody "Dazzle"
Holly "Dazzle" Dash

 -_- cause you know...Hasbro and that "Dazzle" crap...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 17, 2014, 05:53:30 PM
I quite like Holly Dazzle Dash as a name :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rosierjay on February 17, 2014, 05:55:04 PM
so excited about the new eqg dolls.
gonna have to wait to buy a few. only pony i'll be keeping is rarity, so i should be able to justify more of the dolls if i sell the ponies.

also like the create a pony thing and the new plushes.
i can almost guarantee that my niece will be scared of the punk rock style ponies.
cool, but not my thing.

so excited to see more characters in the doll line! good job Hasbro. i (though i may be the only one) approve!
gonna take a lot of self control not to buy all the dolls at once. hope the trickle in slowly.


0.0!!! just saw additional pictures elsewhere.
officially Blind bag Flash Sentry!!! so awesome!!!
i need nothing else all year! thank you hasbro!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: AJLareneg on February 17, 2014, 06:14:50 PM
at least the show is still getting new episodes at all. And the network treats it like it's it's only show on sometimes. :/ I don't understand complaining about this. It's fine to dislike the equestria girls but you've said it so much already in here...
Ya, I agree..we get it you all don't like EQG, but there's no need to post it one every thread dealing with them mentioning you hate them :/ it comes off on others as annoying  >_<

I'd just like to point out that the Arena as a majority, focuses on the toys that we collect more than the show that goes with the toys. Yes the FiM cartoon is still going strong and has way more compared to EQG, but as far as the toys that we COLLECT there are way less than there could be. Yes it might be true that Hasbro is making a choice to make more dolls than ponies, but as far as I know it's never been clearly stated that EQG has a totally different branch than MLP or even FiM.

This thread is also about the toys, not the shows. I think the EQG movie is charming and I do enjoy it, but I would prefer to COLLECT ponies.
I was actually referring mostly to the show itself, and was talking to the person whose post I quoted originally. I didn't mean to make a mess out of things or be taken out of context like this. Everyone is of course fine to voice their opinions, and I do agree they should be releasing more ponies than they have been. :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 17, 2014, 06:25:31 PM
so excited about the new eqg dolls.
gonna have to wait to buy a few. only pony i'll be keeping is rarity, so i should be able to justify more of the dolls if i sell the ponies.

also like the create a pony thing and the new plushes.
i can almost guarantee that my niece will be scared of the punk rock style ponies.
cool, but not my thing.

so excited to see more characters in the doll line! good job Hasbro. i (though i may be the only one) approve!
gonna take a lot of self control not to buy all the dolls at once. hope the trickle in slowly.


0.0!!! just saw additional pictures elsewhere.
officially Blind bag Flash Sentry!!! so awesome!!!
i need nothing else all year! thank you hasbro!

Where are these other photos?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rosierjay on February 17, 2014, 06:32:10 PM
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html)
not mine of course.
alot are repeats, but i saw some i didn't find in the thread.
namely this one.
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html)
Flash Sentry Confirmation!!
wonder when these will be out. gonna have to save up. want at least 3.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on February 17, 2014, 06:32:56 PM
Well looks like I have a few Equestria Girls to add to my pony wish list!

I really like what they're coming out with this year and I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of them to stores! I really wish they had made new brushable ponies but hey, I do like the Rainbow Power Playful Pony Fluttershy and when they are as different from their normal releases as that, I count it about the same as a new pony.

I never cared for Photo Finish so much but my gosh is her doll and brushable amazing! I have a mighty need.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: AJLareneg on February 17, 2014, 06:36:41 PM
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html)
not mine of course.
alot are repeats, but i saw some i didn't find in the thread.
namely this one.
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html)
Flash Sentry Confirmation!!
wonder when these will be out. gonna have to save up. want at least 3.
I see sunset shimmer in there too. Too bad she ended up a rarity re-color, but I want her anyway. :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 17, 2014, 06:37:21 PM
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html)
not mine of course.
alot are repeats, but i saw some i didn't find in the thread.
namely this one.
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html)
Flash Sentry Confirmation!!
wonder when these will be out. gonna have to save up. want at least 3.

Thanks!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aitsuki on February 17, 2014, 06:39:01 PM
Is that.... a DJ Pon-3 recolor??? Next to the Mrs. Cake recolor>????
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 17, 2014, 06:40:21 PM
Thanks for that link, rosierjay!

Here is yet another photo post incl. the the blind bag shelf too!
http://needlessessentialsonline.com/my-little-pony-hasbro-toy-fair-2014/

I'm excited Sunset Shimmer is there!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 17, 2014, 06:40:37 PM
Why can't they make all these brushables!!!!

I'm adding Flash Sentry, Sunset Shimmer, and all the boys, Neon lights blind bags all to my want list.

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Is that.... a DJ Pon-3 recolor??? Next to the Mrs. Cake recolor>????

Yeah a boy too! Neon Lights
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 06:59:22 PM
Why can't they make all these brushables!!!!

I'm adding Flash Sentry, Sunset Shimmer, and all the boys, Neon lights blind bags all to my want list.

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Link's broken :s
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Emerald Treasure on February 17, 2014, 07:05:42 PM
I see a Zecora EqG doll!!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 17, 2014, 07:12:07 PM
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html)
not mine of course.
alot are repeats, but i saw some i didn't find in the thread.
namely this one.
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html)
Flash Sentry Confirmation!!
wonder when these will be out. gonna have to save up. want at least 3.
Oh my gooooosh, all those new blind bag characters! ♥_♥ That heart girl! The one with the clothes hangers! I'm in love!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lunar Dust on February 17, 2014, 07:14:05 PM
Why can't they make all these brushables!!!!

I'm adding Flash Sentry, Sunset Shimmer, and all the boys, Neon lights blind bags all to my want list.

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Is that Suri Polomare as a blind bag (pinkie pie mold) too.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Carrehz on February 17, 2014, 07:14:31 PM
Okay, so I'm not much of a blind bag person, but that blue unicorn boy is adorable!! Is it Pokey Pierce? :o The colours look similar, so maybe? Either way, I might pick him up when he eventually shows up in shops! :D

(Also I'm laughing so hard right now at the pony with the coat-hanger symbol XD)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 07:19:40 PM
I see a Flash Sentry BB! :D How adorable!!  ^.^

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You know what? I can tell me a EQG Photo Finish are gonna be best friends!  :P ^.^
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 17, 2014, 07:24:53 PM
I love the coat hanger boy, I just wish they would stop using the mane 6 molds, we need more regular molds like a lyra and bon bon mold would help for the backgrounds. I wish we could get some new fluttershy recolors for the pegasus too!

Most of these must be wave 11 or 12

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I found the hanger boy and Suri, and a third probably mane 6 looks like where getting a Rarity Takes Manehatten 3 pack. I'm guessing with Rarity, Suri, and Hanger boy. Wish we got more unique molds though disappointed in the recolors here.
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Also I think were getting an EQG three pack with Sunset, Flash, and a third probably mane 6
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rosierjay on February 17, 2014, 07:35:42 PM
I see a Flash Sentry BB! :D How adorable!!  ^.^

totally right?!
can't wait!
wonder which wave they'll have him in.
the only way this could get better is if they have an EQG doll of flash, with a brushable pony.
come on hasbro!
either way. i love the dolls, and can't wait for people to buy them for the ponies, so i can buy the dolls off them. but i know i won't pay more than 10 for them. the pony is most of the purchase value. i just think the girls are cute. well and rarity pony. adorbs!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 07:39:07 PM
I'm even more attracted to the snow globe ponies now ^_^ they look neon :D

And  :lmao: at EQG doll's mismatched legs XD
And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 17, 2014, 07:41:47 PM
I'm even more attracted to the snow globe ponies now ^_^ they look neon :D

And  :lmao: at EQG doll's mismatched legs XD
And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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I laughed super hard at this photo :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 17, 2014, 07:42:54 PM
BTW I love how all the blind bags on display are so clean and nicely painted, and in the actual bags the paint jobs are terrible...

I know it's expected, but just sort of funny.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rosierjay on February 17, 2014, 07:45:47 PM
BTW I love how all the blind bags on display are so clean and nicely painted, and in the actual bags the paint jobs are terrible...

I know it's expected, but just sort of funny.
it's pretty common, from what i've heard,
for toy fair items to be one of kind items for display.
some of the monster high ones last year were supposedly hand painted, and the dresses, also made my hand rather than machine.
why they usually have more details at the show. or so i'd guess.
wonder how much truth there is to it.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 17, 2014, 07:52:21 PM

I'm even more attracted to the snow globe ponies now ^_^ they look neon :D

And  :lmao: at EQG doll's mismatched legs XD
And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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I laughed super hard at this photo :D

Come fly with me to the castle!
*snap*
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 17, 2014, 07:54:52 PM
I'm gonna call Goth Celestia "Black Holed Sun" :P
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Ya know, after that 90's song...I forgot who its by  :huh:

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I'm even more attracted to the snow globe ponies now ^_^ they look neon :D

And  :lmao: at EQG doll's mismatched legs XD
And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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I laughed super hard at this photo :D

Come fly with me to the castle!
*snap*
She got too close to the sun :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 17, 2014, 07:57:12 PM

I'm even more attracted to the snow globe ponies now ^_^ they look neon :D

And  :lmao: at EQG doll's mismatched legs XD
And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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I laughed super hard at this photo :D

Come fly with me to the castle!
*snap*

Just in case anyone didn't catch the ref... ;)
http://youtu.be/K-x1LVYXrKE (http://youtu.be/K-x1LVYXrKE)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 17, 2014, 07:58:58 PM


I'm even more attracted to the snow globe ponies now ^_^ they look neon :D

And  :lmao: at EQG doll's mismatched legs XD
And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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I laughed super hard at this photo :D

Come fly with me to the castle!
*snap*

Just in case anyone didn't catch the ref... ;)
http://youtu.be/K-x1LVYXrKE (http://youtu.be/K-x1LVYXrKE)

It's not a direct reference to that video, more or less toy Pinklestia's corny lines. Although I love that video lol!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lon-san on February 17, 2014, 08:26:53 PM
Okay, so I'm not much of a blind bag person, but that blue unicorn boy is adorable!! Is it Pokey Pierce? :o The colours look similar, so maybe? Either way, I might pick him up when he eventually shows up in shops! :D

(Also I'm laughing so hard right now at the pony with the coat-hanger symbol XD)

If if is, I will be crazy happy. Gaaah! Why would you arrange the toys with the display side facing IN? O_O

Are these the line that will come AFTER the glittery one?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 17, 2014, 09:05:22 PM
Notice the pegasus next to Flash Sentry and the red coathanger big mac... that's almost certainly Lightning Dust. Clears up all the Sassaflash/Lightning Dust confusion for wave 10!

Blue unicorn is definitely Pokey Pierce.

Suri Polomare, two of the fashion models, a random Manehattan background pony... but no Coco Pommel? WHY

I don't recognize either of the Applejack recolors, nor the light purple+gray Rarity, but that can be remedied by some searching... EDIT: here's the first Applejack (http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110714032709/mlp/images/9/9f/Apple_Munchies_ID_S2E14.png), but no one's jumping out as candidates for the other two. Hmm.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rosencrantz on February 17, 2014, 09:31:53 PM
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/index.html)
not mine of course.
alot are repeats, but i saw some i didn't find in the thread.
namely this one.
http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html (http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/slides/IMG_0463.html)
Flash Sentry Confirmation!!
wonder when these will be out. gonna have to save up. want at least 3.
Oh my gooooosh, all those new blind bag characters! ♥_♥ That heart girl! The one with the clothes hangers! I'm in love!

New molds! Shiny colours! Joy.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 17, 2014, 09:36:00 PM
I'm not loving the 'rock' look main 6 and princess
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sawkinator on February 17, 2014, 09:43:56 PM
Hm, is it just me or do most of the FS ponies there look like they're using the old molds? I might not have to buy old releases after all :D

As much as I like the Snowglobe ponies... why in the world did they give Luna yellow wings? It makes absolutely no sense.  :huh:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: BerylBreeze on February 17, 2014, 10:34:23 PM
Hm, is it just me or do most of the FS ponies there look like they're using the old molds? I might not have to buy old releases after all :D

As much as I like the Snowglobe ponies... why in the world did they give Luna yellow wings? It makes absolutely no sense.  :huh:
I really hope that one is just a prototype, it doesn't fit her well at all! The Luna outside the packaging has normal wings obscured by all that hair.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on February 17, 2014, 10:50:37 PM
Sorry can't fly right now, brb.  :P
Love the shiny new blind bags.

The breezie can fit in the locket? How? Squash the poor thing like a bug? It did make me chuckle. As I pondered how it would work. Hulk smash skills needed? :P

Am interested in the Goth ponies. Different as all heck. The clear ones are snow globes or come with them. Thought they where just part of a clear or crystal set.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Demimonde on February 17, 2014, 11:36:18 PM
They have my attention with all the new blind bags.  All those molds!  I remember lamenting about the Rainbow Dash/Fluttershy recolors.  How far we have come, no? 

I am also sad if they plan to bundle the brushies with the new EG dolls.  I have never been a fan of dolls.  When I was little, a well intentioned relative splurged on a Barbie dream house for me.  Little did they know, I filled it with ponies.  >_<

I love the new POP line and the Gingerbread house.  Anything that gets girls building I have to give props.  I will definitely be picking those up. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Mermaid on February 18, 2014, 12:46:53 AM
I hope that they eventually make pony toys of the new dolls we see... some of the colour combinations are really pretty.

I also wish this!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 18, 2014, 03:42:16 AM
Oh oh oh new blindbags :D It's a real shame they didn't give Sunset Shimmer a unique mould, though :( I foresee her being released with Flash Sentry and Twilight, or as a five with those two and Snips and Snails. C'mon, Hasbro, give us a Flash Sentry doll, too. You seem intent on apeing other doll lines and they all have dolls of male characters.

And that Design-A-Pony confirmed to be Cadence! Now if stores here could actually start carrying them again so I can get Luna and Cadence...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brighteyes on February 18, 2014, 03:49:17 AM
There's really a lot coming out!  I'm excited to see the EQG dolls in person.  I definitely think I'll be buying more of them.   I also am so excited about the breezies!  They are so adorable.  The snowglobe/clear ponies look interesting.  I'd like to buy some extra of those to make customs. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 18, 2014, 05:20:21 AM
Am interested in the Goth ponies. Different as all heck. The clear ones are snow globes or come with them. Thought they where just part of a clear or crystal set.
In the video the lady shook one of the snow globe ponies and said something so I believe the ponies themselves ARE the snow globes...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sora on February 18, 2014, 05:32:27 AM
I'm even more attracted to the snow globe ponies now ^_^ they look neon :D

And  :lmao: at EQG doll's mismatched legs XD
And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 18, 2014, 06:37:14 AM
Oh my gosh, there are SO many new EQG characters!  And like, 3 new pony brushables... :(

Don't get me wrong, I actually have a few EQG dolls.  But they are just so cheaply made.  Their hair is sparsely rooted, the dolls have tons of factory errors and misprints (though so do the pony brushables, thanks Hasbro), they have little to no articulation (does even the cheapest Barbie in the world not have any articulation?), and they are way too expensive to justify all of that.  It still blows my mind that they're the same price as MH dolls when some of them have painted on clothes, they all have the same face mold, their clothes are cheaply made and you can't even pose them.  Just... what.

I am very excited for the Octavia, Photo Finish, and Holly Dash brushables, though.  I'll just leave it at that for now.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 18, 2014, 07:39:17 AM



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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: reanna-mator on February 18, 2014, 08:03:01 AM
Oh my gosh, there are SO many new EQG characters!  And like, 3 new pony brushables... :(

Don't get me wrong, I actually have a few EQG dolls.  But they are just so cheaply made.  Their hair is sparsely rooted, the dolls have tons of factory errors and misprints (though so do the pony brushables, thanks Hasbro), they have little to no articulation (does even the cheapest Barbie in the world not have any articulation?), and they are way too expensive to justify all of that.  It still blows my mind that they're the same price as MH dolls when some of them have painted on clothes, they all have the same face mold, their clothes are cheaply made and you can't even pose them.  Just... what.

I am very excited for the Octavia, Photo Finish, and Holly Dash brushables, though.  I'll just leave it at that for now.

Brushables yes! EQG... mreh... I agree about the quality and I would be much more inclined to shell out for them were they more articulated and their outfits more elaborate (looks like a few of these may be remedying that problem). Does anyone have any figures for how well they tend to sell? Are people actually buying them in volumes comparable to actual ponies?

Of course if new brushables were being released in numbers matching the first couple years there would probably be no contest...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 18, 2014, 08:14:34 AM
So... it appears that new brushable ponies are:

1. Octavia -combined with doll
2. Photo Finish -combined with doll   (she has an outfit!!!)
3. Holly Dash
4. Asiago with doll????

Questions for those more observant than I:
1. Was there a new pony with that new EQ girl character- Asiago or something?
2. Is Octavia pony pictured anywhere or is there just the doll?
3. Were there any other new brushable characters I missed?

Other new ponies:
the Breezies

Same characters, different forms:
Snowglobe ponies (cadence & twilight & Celestia & Luna)
The new fashion style ponies with black stuff- (Dash, Pinkie, Twi, Rarity) What are those blue wings poking out behind them ?? (thanks Ladymoondancer!) Did anyone notice that Rainbow Dash appears to have a new wing mold?  Or am I crazy?  It looks bigger than the new FS Fluttershy - but smaller than the old FS wings? (doesn't it?)http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZgJle-RTMSg/Uv_5wFsEQmI/AAAAAAABsxU/GLKZ5bOAvBU/s1600/8.jpg
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: LadyMoondancer on February 18, 2014, 08:18:54 AM
There are 4 snowglobe princesses, I think (Cadence, Celestia, Luna, and Twilight.)

Rainbow Dash's wings look the same IMO.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 18, 2014, 08:40:23 AM
Thanks for clarifying!  So crazy that they changed Fluttershy's wings and are sticking with Rainbow's old wings, isn't it?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 18, 2014, 08:42:20 AM
Was there a new pony with that new EQ girl character- Asiago or something?

There is a pony character on her box! So I guess they'll either pull a Sunset Shimmer and release a single of her pony form (I'd appreciate that because the pony looks nice) or they will make a non-singing doll of her and package her with the pony like they do with Photo Finish and Octavia.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Marigold on February 18, 2014, 08:43:03 AM
I wonder if the snow globes will be sealed or if they are something you can open up and add or remove water from. 
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 18, 2014, 08:45:46 AM
Was there a new pony with that new EQ girl character- Asiago or something?

There is a pony character on her box! So I guess they'll either pull a Sunset Shimmer and release a single of her pony form (I'd appreciate that because the pony looks nice) or they will make a non-singing doll of her and package her with the pony like they do with Photo Finish and Octavia.
Oh I bet you're right!  Since she will be a main character in the movie- they will probably release her in droves like Sunset Shimmer.  Cool.  I wish they'd release Photo Finish & Octavia separately!  I don't personally hate the Equestria girl dolls- I think they are cute.  But I REALLY don't like the ones with non-jointed arms...  And I just saw the new Rainbow ones in the stores- their face seems to have changed... not for the better.   
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Wardah on February 18, 2014, 09:02:03 AM
Oh my gosh, there are SO many new EQG characters!  And like, 3 new pony brushables... :(

Don't get me wrong, I actually have a few EQG dolls.  But they are just so cheaply made.  Their hair is sparsely rooted, the dolls have tons of factory errors and misprints (though so do the pony brushables, thanks Hasbro), they have little to no articulation (does even the cheapest Barbie in the world not have any articulation?), and they are way too expensive to justify all of that.  It still blows my mind that they're the same price as MH dolls when some of them have painted on clothes, they all have the same face mold, their clothes are cheaply made and you can't even pose them.  Just... what.

I am very excited for the Octavia, Photo Finish, and Holly Dash brushables, though.  I'll just leave it at that for now.

I hope they have listened to complaints and improved the quality. It looks like they have feet and instead of painted clothes either removable rubber clothes or actual clothes. They at least seem to be the same quality level as Mattel's Disney Princess dolls.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: dashesndots on February 18, 2014, 09:38:07 AM
Holly Dash looks cute...not thrilled that I'll have to buy secondhand for the other two because I do not want the dolls, but hey, marketing strategy at its best I guess.

I wondered if they will do a Celestia and Luna with the fabric wings like they did for Cadance and Twilight (Fantastic Flutters)...I really like those. Not anytime soon judging by what we see here it seems.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: TornadoTwist on February 18, 2014, 09:48:52 AM
Im still figuring out who the new BB's are. This is what I have atm:

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- Sunset Shimmer
- Flash Sentry
- Spitfire
- Big Wig (Mrs Cake Mold)
- Perry Pierce or Prinpick? (Male Unicorn mold)
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111216012554/mlp/images/f/f0/Doctor_Whoof_-3.png
- Candy Apples? (Turqoise AJ Mold) (https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRu1Wx3s9L_oGGHMmaGAbf1AZwIEzzqSS943P4GQbuQ71u478tFyg) Only different hair color
- Purple Wave (Lyrica Mold)
- Apple Slice? (Green Big Mac Mold http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130627042251/mlp/images/thumb/9/98/Apple_Slice_ID_S3E8.png/150px-Apple_Slice_ID_S3E8.png)
- Helia? (Pegasus Mold http://static2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120326175955/mlp/images/thumb/8/8d/Freckles_sunflower_pegasus_S2E22.png/150px-Freckles_sunflower_pegasus_S2E22.png)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: RainbowRay on February 18, 2014, 10:10:15 AM
I like the clothes hanger pony, I'll probably look for him when he's released. He reminds me of lightbulb pony and magnet pony from previous BB waves. I'm just amused by the more unusual object cutie marks!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 18, 2014, 10:36:03 AM
I wondered if they will do a Celestia and Luna with the fabric wings like they did for Cadance and Twilight (Fantastic Flutters)...I really like those. Not anytime soon judging by what we see here it seems.

I was hoping so too! Maybe in the future? :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CrazyCatPony on February 18, 2014, 10:41:23 AM
Excited for the new brushies, not excited I'll have to buy 2 dolls to get them ( but at least I can give the dolls to my daughter) also excited for any translucent ponies  to the snow globe ones :) but celestia looks pissed that her wings are broke lol
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: RainbowAlicorn999 on February 18, 2014, 11:26:29 AM
Where are the new brushables? Can I see pics or links please?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Al-1701 on February 18, 2014, 01:13:27 PM
LadyMoondancer makes an excellent point earlier in this thread.  Consumers treat MLP as cheap because Hasbro treats it cheap.  The ponies are cheaply made, the packages are lazily designed, and the variety is almost nothing.  That doesn't keep kids attention.

I'm disappointed in what I'm seeing.  I'm afraid Equestria Girls is taking over the brand and it's frankly the weakest link in the chain.  It doesn't stand a chance against its competition.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Firehooves on February 18, 2014, 01:37:37 PM
They really need to improve the quailty of the toys, and lets face it, they ethier needs to move on to g5, or at least rebrand/retheme G4 with a new set of main characters! ^^
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: UrocyonFox on February 18, 2014, 01:42:06 PM
At least I'll save money this year. Holly dash and a few blind bags. My wallet can handle that. Hasbro you lost out, I was ready to pour some money into ponies this year, not dolls.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sawkinator on February 18, 2014, 02:22:34 PM
At least I'll save money this year. Holly dash and a few blind bags. My wallet can handle that. Hasbro you lost out, I was ready to pour some money into ponies this year, not dolls.

This. I'm only interested in a few of these new toys. The only other things I want are the Funko figures, but with those Hasbro is only getting part of the money. :P

Hm, what would be the best way to get Hasbro to up quality control? D: Spam them with complaints about bad paint and head/body mismatches?
I should've been born in the 80s... seems like G1s for the most part actually had consistency and quality.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 18, 2014, 02:49:05 PM
Questions for those more observant than I:
1. Was there a new pony with that new EQ girl character- Asiago or something?
2. Is Octavia pony pictured anywhere or is there just the doll?
3. Were there any other new brushable characters I missed?

2) Yes in one of the high res images from IdleHands
3) Nope and no concrete evidence of Adagios pony either

And as an extra point...I will get a complete list and links to images of everything seen added to the first post in coming soon by the end of this Thursday :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 18, 2014, 03:01:17 PM
Is this Luna plushie new?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12619232683/

I kinda don't pay much attn to plush anymore so sorry if it's not news. This person also has several more pony merch pics in their photostream. ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MidnightMocha on February 18, 2014, 03:02:57 PM
I vote to change Adagio's name to Asiago- the more cheese the better :)


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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 18, 2014, 03:05:16 PM

Is this Luna plushie new?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12619232683/

I kinda don't pay much attn to plush anymore so sorry if it's not news. This person also has several more pony merch pics in their photostream. ;)

Ooooh, she's very pretty.
As far as I can tell that is definitely new.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: RainbowRay on February 18, 2014, 03:06:08 PM
Oh I definitely haven't seen that Luna plushie before, she looks pretty!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sanadaookami on February 18, 2014, 03:14:29 PM

Is this Luna plushie new?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12619232683/

I kinda don't pay much attn to plush anymore so sorry if it's not news. This person also has several more pony merch pics in their photostream. ;)

Ooooh, she's very pretty.
As far as I can tell that is definitely new.

Looks like one of the Aroura ones ~I NEED her OMG~
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Roogna on February 18, 2014, 03:21:56 PM
that luna plush makes my wishlist as well :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on February 18, 2014, 03:31:33 PM
After seeing what's been revealed, I too am disaapointed about the focus on EQG compared to the actual ponies. I can understand doing a sister line with EQG, but this is a bummer. I dont mind having to buy an EQG doll to get the pony, but I wish I/we didnt have to do that in order to get a new pony brushable/figure. ^^;

I think I'd only get Holly Dash, a few BBs, the snow globe ponies, maybe the EQG dolls that have the pony with it (and just sell the dolls on eBay or something)
...and that Luna plushie. :heart:
My wallet is going to be happy this year, since I also am dissapointed with the MH stuff revealed as well.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: achab1984 on February 18, 2014, 03:32:44 PM
I cant stop looking at the new ponies :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 18, 2014, 03:36:22 PM
After seeing what's been revealed, I too am disaapointed about the focus on EQG compared to the actual ponies. I can understand doing a sister line with EQG, but this is a bummer. I dont mind having to buy an EQG doll to get the pony, but I wish I/we didnt have to do that in order to get a new pony brushable/figure. ^^;

I think I'd only get Holly Dash, a few BBs, the snow globe ponies, maybe the EQG dolls that have the pony with it (and just sell the dolls on eBay or something)
...and that Luna plushie. :heart:
My wallet is going to be happy this year, since I also am dissapointed with the MH stuff revealed as well.
May I see a link to the MH stuff? :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rosierjay on February 18, 2014, 03:55:08 PM
0.0! totally loving the mlp releases this time.
but i don't really collect brushables. only bb's and sometimes the dolls...
and several plushies i want this year too.
many. gonna have to make a pony fund....
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lyra on February 18, 2014, 04:02:04 PM

Third Breezie a blue one!
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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Razena on February 18, 2014, 04:04:56 PM
May I see a link to the MH stuff? :)

Rayedelsol on the Monster High Arena did an amazing job of gathering all the pictures of the new MH releases at the Toy Fair.  Her site is http://rayedelsol.com/ but make sure you go through to at least page 6 to see everything.  She also has some of the pony pictures.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 18, 2014, 04:13:21 PM
I vote to change Adagio's name to Asiago- the more cheese the better :)


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LOL!  I kept wondering why her name made me hungry!  Mmmm cheese!  It looks like Adagio's knees bend, so that at least makes me happy.  I care more about the legs bending than the arms for some reason.  She's pretty, though she kind of reminds me of Sunset Shimmer.  I hope she does come with a pony.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: frizzycat on February 18, 2014, 04:16:12 PM
I'm pretty disappointed that there are so many EQG dolls and so few ponies. I'm quite excited by the POP stuff, especially the house playset.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Pony Adventures on February 18, 2014, 04:19:14 PM
it's pretty common, from what i've heard,
for toy fair items to be one of kind items for display.
some of the monster high ones last year were supposedly hand painted, and the dresses, also made my hand rather than machine.
why they usually have more details at the show. or so i'd guess.
wonder how much truth there is to it.

Meanwhile at the My Little Pony booth


And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 18, 2014, 05:03:36 PM

it's pretty common, from what i've heard,
for toy fair items to be one of kind items for display.
some of the monster high ones last year were supposedly hand painted, and the dresses, also made my hand rather than machine.
why they usually have more details at the show. or so i'd guess.
wonder how much truth there is to it.

Meanwhile at the My Little Pony booth


And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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Lol! Typical.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sawkinator on February 18, 2014, 05:48:35 PM
Oh man
That Luna plush is GORGEOUS! And so show-accurate (in shape, at least). Definitely want!

Hopefully they make a Celestia, too.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: AJLareneg on February 18, 2014, 06:16:03 PM

Is this Luna plushie new?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12619232683/

I kinda don't pay much attn to plush anymore so sorry if it's not news. This person also has several more pony merch pics in their photostream. ;)

Ooooh, she's very pretty.
As far as I can tell that is definitely new.

Looks like one of the Aroura ones ~I NEED her OMG~
I'd say, judging by the fact the photo in this person's account falls in the middle of a set of pictures taken from Aurora set up, that it probably is Aurora.

I'm really excited for her. She looks GREAT! I've been waiting for someone to make a Luna plush and I really though Funrise would be the first to do it... but I gotta say, I'm glad it wasn't them. :b
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Foxtale on February 18, 2014, 06:18:55 PM

Is this Luna plushie new?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12619232683/

I kinda don't pay much attn to plush anymore so sorry if it's not news. This person also has several more pony merch pics in their photostream. ;)

Ooooh, she's very pretty.
As far as I can tell that is definitely new.

Looks like one of the Aroura ones ~I NEED her OMG~
I'd say, judging by the fact the photo in this person's account falls in the middle of a set of pictures taken from Aurora set up, that it probably is Aurora.

I'm really excited for her. She looks GREAT! I've been waiting for someone to make a Luna plush and I really though Funrise would be the first to do it... but I gotta say, I'm glad it wasn't them. :b

Wow I didn't see that at Aurora's booth. They must have really hid it on purpose. :P Can't wait to see her IRL :D

OT - Anyone have a link to images of the new Hasro LPS? I can't find any good ones.


Look at the wings on these EQG dolls. Do you think they are molded to teh shirts? (Photos from Atamaii on Instagram)

http://instagram.com/p/kdKe0lMTqq/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Ionn on February 18, 2014, 07:05:00 PM
Well that's an interesting variety of BBs. I kinda hope that unicorn is Pokey Pierce, but then again, I'm biased when it comes to blue ponies! And the stallion with hangers on his bum...I was kinda hoping those were beakers buuuut I think you guys are right.  :blink:

I'm not a plush collector but I will buy that Luna in a heartbeat. My Lunar army needs beefing up anyway!

I'm also not a G4 brushable collector but I do feel for you that are, talk about slim pickins if you don't want Black Hole Sun ponies & dolls! The snow globe ones seem kind of neat but I wonder how long they would last before they dried up inside. BTW, I'm not surprised Celestia's wings snapped off.  :lol: The rep giving the spiel in one video said they were prototypes so they probably weren't meant to stand up to a lot of handling. I do wish the Luna had clear wings; it looks like they may be glow in the dark plastic though, which is neat too.  Hey, at least the different princesses all got their own individual details instead of all being stamped out of the same mold.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 18, 2014, 07:28:34 PM


Look at the wings on these EQG dolls. Do you think they are molded to teh shirts? (Photos from Atamaii on Instagram)

http://instagram.com/p/kdKe0lMTqq/

Ugh, molded and painted in tops  :huh:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Marigold on February 18, 2014, 07:36:30 PM
I vote to change Adagio's name to Asiago- the more cheese the better :)


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Lol!   That's a great idea.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Rhini on February 18, 2014, 07:37:57 PM

it's pretty common, from what i've heard,
for toy fair items to be one of kind items for display.
some of the monster high ones last year were supposedly hand painted, and the dresses, also made my hand rather than machine.
why they usually have more details at the show. or so i'd guess.
wonder how much truth there is to it.

Meanwhile at the My Little Pony booth


And has anyone noticed snow globe Celestia's wings are COMPLETELY broken off?  :blink:

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Lol! Typical.
:lmao: my friends noticed this while we were looking yesterday XD Way to inspire confidence there



Saw this display at walmart for the Rainbow Rocks EQG, even though they didnt actually have any on there yet (apparently dora is now an EQG). The pinkie shown seems to roughly correlate to the pinkie brushable we saw.

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: G4Sweeties on February 18, 2014, 07:46:19 PM


Is this Luna plushie new?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12619232683/

I kinda don't pay much attn to plush anymore so sorry if it's not news. This person also has several more pony merch pics in their photostream. ;)

Ooooh, she's very pretty.
As far as I can tell that is definitely new.

Looks like one of the Aroura ones ~I NEED her OMG~
I'd say, judging by the fact the photo in this person's account falls in the middle of a set of pictures taken from Aurora set up, that it probably is Aurora.

I'm really excited for her. She looks GREAT! I've been waiting for someone to make a Luna plush and I really though Funrise would be the first to do it... but I gotta say, I'm glad it wasn't them. :b

Wow I didn't see that at Aurora's booth. They must have really hid it on purpose. :P Can't wait to see her IRL :D

OT - Anyone have a link to images of the new Hasro LPS? I can't find any good ones.


Look at the wings on these EQG dolls. Do you think they are molded to teh shirts? (Photos from Atamaii on Instagram)

http://instagram.com/p/kdKe0lMTqq/

Speaking of which is that Spike in the photo also new? He looks different from the BaB one.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Roogna on February 18, 2014, 07:58:42 PM
sooo....in the artwork pinkie is supposed to have TAF balloons, but in Hasbro cheapens out and just does spots on the toy? (plus I want that hair bow clip for the toy)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Catlein on February 18, 2014, 09:07:24 PM
Looks like we'll be getting a set of the mane 6 in rainbow dresses too. You can see a few of them if you squint,and Fluttershy was in a different photo.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: PinkRosedust on February 18, 2014, 10:38:37 PM
I really wish that instead of getting the main 6 characters over and over with different weird combinations of hair colors, they would just put that effort and those hair colors into new ponies. :/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: BerylBreeze on February 19, 2014, 12:38:12 AM


Is this Luna plushie new?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7411850@N04/12619232683/

I kinda don't pay much attn to plush anymore so sorry if it's not news. This person also has several more pony merch pics in their photostream. ;)

Ooooh, she's very pretty.
As far as I can tell that is definitely new.

Looks like one of the Aroura ones ~I NEED her OMG~
I'd say, judging by the fact the photo in this person's account falls in the middle of a set of pictures taken from Aurora set up, that it probably is Aurora.

I'm really excited for her. She looks GREAT! I've been waiting for someone to make a Luna plush and I really though Funrise would be the first to do it... but I gotta say, I'm glad it wasn't them. :b

Wow I didn't see that at Aurora's booth. They must have really hid it on purpose. :P Can't wait to see her IRL :D

OT - Anyone have a link to images of the new Hasro LPS? I can't find any good ones.


Look at the wings on these EQG dolls. Do you think they are molded to teh shirts? (Photos from Atamaii on Instagram)

http://instagram.com/p/kdKe0lMTqq/

Speaking of which is that Spike in the photo also new? He looks different from the BaB one.
The red tag has the Aurora logo on it.
I really hope we see these, Luna is so pretty!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Charmypony on February 19, 2014, 04:10:33 AM
Do we know when those items will be available? I can't wait to see the snowglobe ponies in real.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Wardah on February 19, 2014, 06:11:13 AM


Look at the wings on these EQG dolls. Do you think they are molded to teh shirts? (Photos from Atamaii on Instagram)

http://instagram.com/p/kdKe0lMTqq/

Ugh, molded and painted in tops  :huh:

They aren't molded on (which is what Mattel does for their Disney Princess dolls) but rubber clothes like Polly Pocket.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Cool.Breeze on February 19, 2014, 07:11:10 AM
I must have that Aurora Luna plush! OMG I hope they make larger versions * 3*

I wonder how big those sitting RD and Pinkie plushies are in front of her. I saw the smaller sitting ones already, but the plush pictured seem large for some reason... maybe it's the tags, they look small around their necks (the detailing on the eyes seems greater, too). I hope they are bigger :D I need a Fluttershy

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 19, 2014, 07:26:29 AM


Look at the wings on these EQG dolls. Do you think they are molded to teh shirts? (Photos from Atamaii on Instagram)

http://instagram.com/p/kdKe0lMTqq/

Ugh, molded and painted in tops  :huh:

They aren't molded on (which is what Mattel does for their Disney Princess dolls) but rubber clothes like Polly Pocket.

That sounds less worse (not a fan of plastict clothes) are all of the removable?   Twilight's shirt looks like  is removable, however  is hard to see from the pic but Pinkie's and Rainbow's jacket almost look molded on their shirt looks painted on  :cry:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sora on February 19, 2014, 07:28:50 AM
I must have that Aurora Luna plush! OMG I hope they make larger versions * 3*

I wonder how big those sitting RD and Pinkie plushies are in front of her. I saw the smaller sitting ones already, but the plush pictured seem large for some reason... maybe it's the tags, they look small around their necks (the detailing on the eyes seems greater, too). I hope they are bigger :D I need a Fluttershy

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So cute, but such a shame that yet again we can't have her dark blue :(
Loving the Spike though <3
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Cool.Breeze on February 19, 2014, 07:58:35 AM
I must have that Aurora Luna plush! OMG I hope they make larger versions * 3*

I wonder how big those sitting RD and Pinkie plushies are in front of her. I saw the smaller sitting ones already, but the plush pictured seem large for some reason... maybe it's the tags, they look small around their necks (the detailing on the eyes seems greater, too). I hope they are bigger :D I need a Fluttershy

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So cute, but such a shame that yet again we can't have her dark blue :(

I was just talking about that same thing to someone on another thread about Luna plushies. I'd love to see some licensed plush of Luna with her current indigo scheme, but I don't terribly mind that it's designed based off of her appearance in season one. They still missed the mark on her body colour, though ;P she was more of a periwinkle in S1, not violet.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 19, 2014, 09:16:49 AM
Well unfortunately-  at least at my Target-  the Equestria Girl dolls seem to be flying off the shelves much faster than the brushable ponies, ever since when they were first released.  They simply can't keep them in stock.  So that's probably why there are more Equestria Girls this time around?  Hasbro probably wants to ride that gravy train until it derails.

Why are the new dolls lacking articulation?  Maybe those ones sold better than the "deluxe" dolls.   I guess three year olds (my guess as to who is pointing and wanting these dolls) don't really notice.


As an aside- I love that Aurora Luna-  I try to resist plush for size reasons- but she looks fantastic!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: brightberry on February 19, 2014, 09:47:38 AM
At the Target here, the dolls are actually on the lower shelves and are at eye level to the little ones while the brushables are higher up on pegs so kids can't reach them or see them very well.  I wonder if that plays a part at all.

But I agree that the dolls are very popular with the kids.  My niece asks me for one every time we go to the store.  She doesn't understand my dismay.   :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: rosierjay on February 19, 2014, 10:07:20 AM
my sister won't let my niece get the dolls.
doesn't want to start another obsession. XD
besides ponies have less parts to lose, for the most part.
but my niece had totally lost interest in dolls, until the EQG movie. that's the only reason she wants any of them, because they're connected to ponies.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: U2QueenBee on February 19, 2014, 11:29:11 AM
I really like the snowglobe ponies but I do wonder how they will hold up over time.  I've had some of those cups/thermoses before that have water and floaty stuff in and over time the water evaporates and leaves a bit of residue (and then the decorations inside stop moving, of course.)  If they're not too expensive though I will probably get Luna. :) 

The Pop ponies/playsets look very cute, and Pinkie's sweet shop is cuter than I had expected.  I don't normally get playsets but I may have to make an exception!  I hope that Aurora Luna plush comes out too, hopefully in the UK, I would love a plush of her.  The Octavia brushable is cute too, although I'm not 100% sold on all the sorta...glam rock makeup they seem to have!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: TrixieStix on February 19, 2014, 04:12:08 PM
Why are the new dolls lacking articulation?  Maybe those ones sold better than the "deluxe" dolls.   I guess three year olds (my guess as to who is pointing and wanting these dolls) don't really notice.

They fly off the shelf much faster than the ponies as far as I can tell. BUT it's the same ponies over and over. The doll is the same character but looks different and has long hair to brush. So Hasbro did that to itself I think.

Like brightberry said too, shelf height has something to do with it. Shelves at eye levels are pretty desirable spaces.

The articulated dolls cost more money too :d that could have hurt their future prospects. Sometimes I think I'd rather buy my niece a 12$ doll she's gonna pop the leg off of than one that bends at the knee for $20-25....She's very excitable and now has a sad legless Rainbow dash, BUT her articulated Rarity which I got on sale for $10 (Huzzah!) is still holding up, so I think that thought process is totally backwards!  :lol:

I do miss the ponies from the early waves, but I do enjoy the ponies finally being made into a product. Pony or doll I'm happy they exist now. I wish we could get them without the dolls. That's a lot of money. I'll wait for a sale XD  We need the TRU BOGO free sales they used to have on ponies....
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 20, 2014, 05:27:04 AM
To be honest, EQG doesn't really well that fast here... sure they are lower on the shelf  but I think part of the problem is the price here... but it could be a number of things as to why they are not selling faster in one store here... don't know about any of the other stores
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 20, 2014, 08:56:39 AM
Ooh look! They are like the Crystal Keychains, but Metallic!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/12648491684/

(I wish they'd make Crystal Twilight and Fluttershy before the do different finishes of  RD, Pinkie, AJ & Rarity, though...)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 20, 2014, 08:58:22 AM
Hey I just realized-  none of the new ponies are Applejack!  Is Hasbro phasing her out or something? Shouldn't we have seen a FS Applejack if they were bringing her back?

And yeah- I'm sure the price point and shelf level factors in.  I'd much rather buy my niece a $12 doll that she  can mess up than a $21 one.  Luckily, she prefers ponies (although it's funny, but she prefers the princess size much better than the tiny ones- I do think that Hasbro's playful size are too small, while the fashion style are a bit too large-  a seven year old wants something right in between...

Post Merge: February 20, 2014, 08:59:41 AM

Ooh look! They are like the Crystal Keychains, but Metallic!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/insidethemagic/12648491684/

(I wish they'd make Crystal Twilight and Fluttershy before the do different finishes of  RD, Pinkie, AJ & Rarity, though...)

Those are cute!  Of course I haven't managed to acquire any of the crystal ones other than Rainbow Dash and Pinkie.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 20, 2014, 10:26:00 AM
Luckily, she prefers ponies (although it's funny, but she prefers the princess size much better than the tiny ones- I do think that Hasbro's playful size are too small, while the fashion style are a bit too large-  a seven year old wants something right in between...

Have to say I agree with your daughter :lol: . The FS have always seemed too big (so I only got the princesses) and the regular ones are a bit too small, which makes styling their hair "naturally" impossible (I really wish their manes were shorter so they could be styled similar to the G1s or if they all had a forelock...). With the alicorns I can leave their hair as-is and it looks lovely (depending on whether I've had to de-tinsel or not though...)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Violet CLM on February 20, 2014, 11:30:17 AM
The Rarity and Applejack keychains spend years in limbo, then a couple months after finally showing up, they're planned to be rereleased with a metallic finish? Sure, why not. At least there's one Applejack product on the way...
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 20, 2014, 12:14:57 PM
The Rarity and Applejack keychains spend years in limbo, then a couple months after finally showing up, they're planned to be rereleased with a metallic finish? Sure, why not. At least there's one Applejack product on the way...

Hey now don't forget the best product of all the Funko Applejack coming soon! :P #singlebraidfinallysomuchbetter
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 20, 2014, 12:37:38 PM
In my opinion the lack of Applejack is because she's the only one of the main six that doesn't have pink or purple >_<


Is like Tales Bright Eyes is one of the rare ones of the 7 friends, also she's the only one without pink or purple

So Hasbro assumes little girls won't like them     
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Marigold on February 20, 2014, 01:57:19 PM
But...orange is the best color in the WORLD!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Sapphire-Light on February 20, 2014, 07:44:43 PM
But...orange is the best color in the WORLD!!!!!!!


Now that you mention it, is curious how Applejack and Bright Eyes both have orange and  both are the less produced of their respective group   :blink:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 20, 2014, 07:51:19 PM
In my opinion the lack of Applejack is because she's the only one of the main six that doesn't have pink or purple >_<


Is like Tales Bright Eyes is one of the rare ones of the 7 friends, also she's the only one without pink or purple

So Hasbro assumes little girls won't like them     
But... Rainbow Dash has only very little if any purple in her (aka, her tail) but she gets re-releases x:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 20, 2014, 07:55:49 PM
In my opinion the lack of Applejack is because she's the only one of the main six that doesn't have pink or purple >_<


Is like Tales Bright Eyes is one of the rare ones of the 7 friends, also she's the only one without pink or purple

So Hasbro assumes little girls won't like them     
But... Rainbow Dash has only very little if any purple in her (aka, her tail) but she gets re-releases x:
She's constantly on merch :P
My main 3 reasons:
1. Brony icon
2. One of the G3s
3. Appeals to little girls more because rainbow=fun

Just my guesses :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 20, 2014, 08:41:55 PM
In my opinion the lack of Applejack is because she's the only one of the main six that doesn't have pink or purple >_<


Is like Tales Bright Eyes is one of the rare ones of the 7 friends, also she's the only one without pink or purple

So Hasbro assumes little girls won't like them     

Well, overall in terms of marketing, what do little girls like? Pink/purple! Sparkles! Magic! Rainbows! Fashion! Mothering/nurturing! That covers five of the main six.

Umm... kicking trees until the fruit falls off? Pulling wagons and selling produce? Being a responsible working adult/the voice of reason? Maybe put that one on the backburner. ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 20, 2014, 09:19:31 PM
I think it has nothing to do with orange. Honeybuzz sold like hotcakes.
I think it has to do with both AJ and Brighteyes having "boring" personalities in kids' eyes. Both are the voice of reason, both do very "adult" things and not the cool adult things but the boring ones: working hard and studying hard.

Edit: Twilight was that boring kind of character and look what Hasbro did: Princess-ification ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 20, 2014, 09:26:09 PM
Hey, with any luck, they'll all end up princesses at the end of this season! :D
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: hathorcat on February 21, 2014, 03:54:43 AM
Princess-ification ;)

New favourite word :)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: U2QueenBee on February 21, 2014, 08:53:39 AM
But...orange is the best color in the WORLD!!!!!!!

Woot, a fellow orange-lover! :D I still haven't got my hands on Honeybuzz...I hate how ludicrously expensive trans-Atlantic shipping is now, it makes it so hard to buy ponies from America when the shipping is more than the pony. :(
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: CupidStrikes on February 21, 2014, 11:45:55 AM
I think it has nothing to do with orange. Honeybuzz sold like hotcakes.
I think it has to do with both AJ and Brighteyes having "boring" personalities in kids' eyes. Both are the voice of reason, both do very "adult" things and not the cool adult things but the boring ones: working hard and studying hard.

Edit: Twilight was that boring kind of character and look what Hasbro did: Princess-ification ;)

I dunno, wasn't the point of the ponies having such varied personalities the point, so as to appeal to all children, including the bookish, quiet, and more "adult" ones? Though, Hasbro's obsession with pink and Pinkie Pie suggests their marketing department have their heads firmly stuffed into traditional gender stuff so I shouldn't be surprised if they think little girls won't want a character that reads :lol:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Zapper on February 21, 2014, 02:55:15 PM
I think it has nothing to do with orange. Honeybuzz sold like hotcakes.
I think it has to do with both AJ and Brighteyes having "boring" personalities in kids' eyes. Both are the voice of reason, both do very "adult" things and not the cool adult things but the boring ones: working hard and studying hard.

Edit: Twilight was that boring kind of character and look what Hasbro did: Princess-ification ;)

I dunno, wasn't the point of the ponies having such varied personalities the point, so as to appeal to all children, including the bookish, quiet, and more "adult" ones? Though, Hasbro's obsession with pink and Pinkie Pie suggests their marketing department have their heads firmly stuffed into traditional gender stuff so I shouldn't be surprised if they think little girls won't want a character that reads :lol:

Well, of course that's mostly Hasbro's fault and gender stereotyping comes into play big time. That's why they made Twilight a princess.
But here's the thing: kids really do tend to like the entertaining characters more, no matter how mature they are for their age, no matter their gender. AJ and Brighteyes are the least funny or entertaining characters out of their respective groups.
Before Twilight became a Princess she had this episode where she went nuts Gollum-style and apparently kids loved that.

I don't even know many adult fans who like AJ. Personally, I love her and I hate how she gets replaced by some background pony ever so often. But she is undoubtly the least popular out of the Six and in my opinion this has to do with her rather serious attitude, her job and that most of her episodes center around her being overworked or dealing with family issues. That's just not as appealing as a funny dramaqueen like Rarity, silly Pinkie Pie, rebellious RD, powerful Twilight or cutesy-wootsy Fluttershy with all her adorable animal friends.

And about Brighteyes... I really do think there are not many kids who love to do their homework. Kid!me thought Brighteyes was annoying (along with all the mean boy ponies of Tales) ;)
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 21, 2014, 03:10:18 PM
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Oh hey! I was just looking through ASM's photos (which are great by the way) and noticed these Equestira girls- they are wearing the outfits that are on that My Little Pony FIM game-  Or at least, that is what they were wearing when I deleted the game  :biggrin:

http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/mlp-equestrian-girls/IMG_0492.jpg


Also-  is it just me or do these Snowglobe ponies appear to be in different sizes?  Is that a smaller version of Celestia in the box- and a larger one loose?  Or maybe the one loose is just a prototype? (Noting the difference between the solid plastic wings and clear wings)

Doesn't the face mold look like they are GIANT pony (Styling/Chinese New Year Pinkie) size?  http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0460.jpg

I guess this was an issue in a different thread- but you can actually see in this picture that the Breezie pony wings do come from their shoulders/backs, not their butts (a relief) http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0461.jpg

Sure looks like the Castle is going to come with Twilight Sparkle (and not Luna) after all  http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0468.jpg

The POP ponies look a LOT less cute up close.  Especially the felt manes and tails, the thick yarn manes and tails, the plastic string manes and tails... http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0470.jpg  Maybe a clever customizer can save them?  Also the HEART shapes in their eyes are very off-putting.   Honestly even the nicer accessories look like a mess.  Still- I think these will probably be popular with the kids.  I can imagine my niece liking the Ms. Potato Head aspect of these guys...

A better look than I've seen so far at the Goth ponies http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0478.jpg  -  I feel like these might be pretty fun to customize.

Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 21, 2014, 03:21:17 PM
Also-  is it just me or do these Snowglobe ponies appear to be in different sizes?  Is that a smaller version of Celestia in the box- and a larger one loose?  Or maybe the one loose is just a prototype? (Noting the difference between the solid plastic wings and clear wings)

Doesn't the face mold look like they are GIANT pony (Styling/Chinese New Year Pinkie) size?  http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0460.jpg

If you look here (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4SsHOgzdmwg/UwA6jhUcQfI/AAAAAAAADMs/PkxnZPfPFtc/s1600/5.jpg), you can see that the Snowglobe ponies appear to all be the same size, just the boxes are on pedestals. And yes, Rainbow Princess Twilight Sparkle appears to be a giant styling size, in comparison to the styling strands ponies which we know are fashion style sized. :)

If I move Celestia's eyes to be level, her feet appear to also be level with the bottom of the box:

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And if I move the styling strands ponies feet to be level with Twilight's, she appears to be giant styling size:

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Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Galactica on February 21, 2014, 03:52:24 PM
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Hmm-- I'm not so sure, honestly the more I look at this picture http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0457.jpg the more it looks like two sizes to me-

Especially when the smaller size seems to have the solid wings and the larger size the translucent wings?  And doesn't the mold for the larger one- look just a little more detailed? (May be imagining things here)

So to summarize new ponies I have:

Entirely new ponies:
1) New Photo Finish http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/mlp-equestrian-girls/IMG_0481.jpg
2) Holly Dash
(Maybe Octavia and Asagio too?)
3 & 4? Breezies (although they are completely plastic and packaged with rainbow re-colors- so they look more like accessories to me than actual ponies) But at any rate-2 new Breezies-  – Sea Breezie (purple w/ blue hair) & Sunset Breezie (orange with pink hair) http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0461.jpg

Same Characters seemingly new Molds
* New Snowglobe ponies (existing characters- but better than a re-color)  Luna, Cadence, Twilight (I guess the jury is out but they may be different sizes) http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0457.jpg

Twilight and Cadence(sorry she looked pink due to the lighting I guess) – Appear to be in the GIANT Styling/Chinese New Year size- with new wings   http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0460.jpg
POP Ponies- of the mane 6 http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0445.jpg; http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0443.jpg

RE-COLORS- some new characters same molds
* New giant Talking Chrysalis http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0482.jpg
* Assorted Rainbowified recolored mane 6 (too many to keep track of or care about)
* Mane 6 re-colored as Goth ponies (AJ, FS, Pinkie, Rarity, Celestia, Twilight Sparkle) http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0478.jpg
* Cadence Colorable pony (look in top right corner of photo) http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0448.jpg  (In Luna mold)
* Blind-bag re-colors- lots of them.  http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0464.jpg

Did I miss any?  And I mean brushable ponies, not merch/plush or blind bags.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 21, 2014, 05:04:58 PM
Galactica - I get a forbidden page with this image links
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: BlueBelle on February 21, 2014, 05:14:41 PM
Galactica - I get a forbidden page with this image links

So do I.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 21, 2014, 05:30:21 PM
Where are you getting styling size Cadence from? Both of the ponies in that photo are Twilight.

Initially I get "forbidden" messages from these links but if I select the URL and hit enter again the image shows up.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Dragonflitter on February 21, 2014, 05:39:50 PM
Where are you getting styling size Cadence from? Both of the ponies in that photo are Twilight.

Oh I thought it was Cadance too! But yeah, it looks like it was just a trick of the light, making the Twilight-out-of-the-box a different color than the Twilight-in-the-box. But the one that looks like Cadance has Twilight's crown and the exact same accessories.



:cry: Ahem... WHY are my precious pony girls now covered in stupid black mascara and dressed in silk stockings!?! :cry: Are they going to the pony boardwalk? Giant talking Queen Crysallis is wearing silk stockings too! Is she going to give us pillow talk when you press her buttons? :P
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 21, 2014, 06:04:43 PM
Hmm-- I'm not so sure, honestly the more I look at this picture http://toyfair14.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/my-little-pony/IMG_0457.jpg the more it looks like two sizes to me-

Especially when the smaller size seems to have the solid wings and the larger size the translucent wings?  And doesn't the mold for the larger one- look just a little more detailed? (May be imagining things here)

I think the size has to do with perspective here. The ones that are closer forward will look bigger while the ones further back will look smaller

Post Merge: February 21, 2014, 06:10:19 PM

also while Photo Finish is a new brushable I do feel she is in the same mold as the earth ponies... and looking at the image I already can tell she will have the same problem as the first burshable for DJ... painted on glasses

and don't forget there is another new brushable single that is another unicorn
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: gabumon on February 21, 2014, 07:09:50 PM
honestly the more I look at that picture...
 :stunned:
the MORE I NEED Crystal Celestia.. NAO!!!


ahem... Yes.  Can't wait.
 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Twilight Pink on February 21, 2014, 07:26:50 PM
Galactica - I get a forbidden page with this image links

So do I.
Forbidden for me too :/ try a new link perhaps?
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 21, 2014, 07:37:07 PM
Galactica - I get a forbidden page with this image links

So do I.
Forbidden for me too :/ try a new link perhaps?
someone mentioned just select and c/p the url... it worked for some reason
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: prancingstag on February 21, 2014, 07:45:08 PM
Where are you getting styling size Cadence from? Both of the ponies in that photo are Twilight.

Oh I thought it was Cadance too! But yeah, it looks like it was just a trick of the light, making the Twilight-out-of-the-box a different color than the Twilight-in-the-box. But the one that looks like Cadance has Twilight's crown and the exact same accessories.

With G4s you just need to look at the eyes pretty much, everyone has very distinct shapes and the loose giant pony has Twilight eyes. But I was confused for a moment too - the yellow strip in the hair and the pinkish lighting make her very Cadence-esque.

Post Merge: February 21, 2014, 11:15:39 PM

Finally got onto the computer, this is what my pony roundup currently looks like.

Spoiler
Rainbow Power (currently released)

“Rainbow tinsel” brushables – Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Princess Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash
Zoom n Go – Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash
Fantastic Flutters - Princess Cadance, Princess Twilight Sparkle
Fashion Style – Rarity
Fashion Style “Styling Strands” – Fluttershy
Flip & Whirl - Rainbow Dash
Pinkie Pie’s Rainbow Helicopter playset
W9 blind bags & assorted minifigure sets

Rainbow Power (coming soon)

“Rainbow dots” brushables – Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Holly Dash
Breezie Packs – Princess Twilight Sparkle & Sunset-Breezie, Fluttershy & Sea-Breezie, ??? and ???-Breezie (http://i.imgur.com/blaDV6k.jpg)
Snowglobe Ponies – Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadence, Princess Twilight Sparkle
Design-a-Pony – Princess Cadance
Fashion Style “Great Skates” – Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash (“GREAT SKATES” IS NOT AN OFFICIAL TITLE, JUST WHAT I’M PERSONALLY CALLING THEM)
Fashion Style “Styling Strands” – Rarity
Giant Styling Size – Rainbow Princess Twilight Sparkle
Princess Twilight Sparkle’s Rainbow Kingdom playset
W10 blind bags & assorted minifigure sets (?)

POP Ponies

Single packed – Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Zecora
Double packed – Princess Luna & Rarity, Princess Cadence & Princess Twilight Sparkle
Pinkie Pie & Sweet Shoppe playset

EQG Rainbow Rocks

Doll & Pony Rarity (currently released)
Doll & Pony Octavia, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash (coming soon)

Pony Mania

Brushable size – Princess Celestia, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Princess Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash

Talking Queen Chrysalis

EQG Doll & Pony – Photo Finish

Brand new brushable character tally - 3. Holly Dash as a single, Octavia and Photo Finish as EQG D&P sets. Kind of a let down. :huh:

I'm not counting on new EQG characters, Asagio etc., to turn up as ponies until I actually see them as protos or taobao finds. All of the box art for Rainbow Rocks dolls released thus far (basic/deluxe/stamper/singing/D&P) have rainbowfied pony vectors on them, so the pony version being on Asagio's box doesn't necessarily mean that she will have a brushable companion.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Stormness_1 on February 22, 2014, 06:05:06 PM
I think I'll buy Holly Dash, the new brushables Octavia & Photo Finish (2nd hand, no way I'm EVER buying dolls retail) and the snow globe ponies. and that'll be it, unless I see BB's on sale someplace, then I'll grab a few, not a huge fan of those, but they're nice to have around.

Just like last year, I'll be buying lots of previous gens, and spending less than 2 minutes in the pony aisle when I could be bothered visiting. It took them so long to get Sunset Shimmer over here that even she isn't flying off shelves, everyone got her online, unlike the Trixie wave which was released so quickly here and all the collectors and scalpers grabbed them up like crazy. MLP seems to be dying a slow and painful death here - retailers are taking too long to get them on shelves, and aussie collectors are importing what they want elsewhere, assuming that it will be an exclusive, and be off northern american shelves before we find out for sure.

Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Lon-san on February 22, 2014, 06:28:50 PM
I think it has nothing to do with orange. Honeybuzz sold like hotcakes.
I think it has to do with both AJ and Brighteyes having "boring" personalities in kids' eyes. Both are the voice of reason, both do very "adult" things and not the cool adult things but the boring ones: working hard and studying hard.

Edit: Twilight was that boring kind of character and look what Hasbro did: Princess-ification ;)

Poor AJ ;_; She's my favorite. She's part of a visibly close family, and is a hard working type who gets things DONE.  Maybe they need to push that a little more in the merch? "Family togetherness" is a concept the kiddies likes, yes? Though the Happy Family dolls kind of fizzled...

I love the idea of the snowglobe ponies, but I'll wait to still them in person. The colors being off actually bugs me MORE on these.
Might dip into the EQG dolls for Photo Finish and Octavia brushab-I mean, dolls. XD;;
Other than that's it all about Holly Dash and the BBs. If the rainbow singles were more about coloful hair and marking and less about tinsel, I'd get Rarity and AJ but...eh.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Shiromisa on February 22, 2014, 06:46:04 PM
I think it has nothing to do with orange. Honeybuzz sold like hotcakes.
I think it has to do with both AJ and Brighteyes having "boring" personalities in kids' eyes. Both are the voice of reason, both do very "adult" things and not the cool adult things but the boring ones: working hard and studying hard.

Edit: Twilight was that boring kind of character and look what Hasbro did: Princess-ification ;)

Poor AJ ;_; She's my favorite. She's part of a visibly close family, and is a hard working type who gets things DONE.  Maybe they need to push that a little more in the merch? "Family togetherness" is a concept the kiddies likes, yes? Though the Happy Family dolls kind of fizzled...

I love the idea of the snowglobe ponies, but I'll wait to still them in person. The colors being off actually bugs me MORE on these.
Might dip into the EQG dolls for Photo Finish and Octavia brushab-I mean, dolls. XD;;
Other than that's it all about Holly Dash and the BBs. If the rainbow singles were more about coloful hair and marking and less about tinsel, I'd get Rarity and AJ but...eh.
Don't give up hope! Twilight, Flutters, and Pinkie at least seem to be getting package-accurate Rainbow Power toys, maybe we'll get the rest of them too!
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Vertefae on February 23, 2014, 02:49:36 AM
AJ actually has to be on th shelves to sell. And not all kids and collectors buy ponies because of the cartoon :/ my nieces love ponies, they don't watch the cartoon at all.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Al-1701 on February 23, 2014, 05:34:20 AM
About the Applejack/Bright Eyes thing.  What about Wind Whistler.  She was the most mature pony of the original cartoon, but she seems popular and definitely not rare.

I think Applejack and Bright Eyes' problems were not their personalities but how they were utilized.  The episodes of Tales centered around Bright Eyes were often preachy and she comes off as a holier than thou type.

Similarly Applejack's episodes tend to be the more uninteresting of the series with her contribution being the most uninteresting.  It's like they're so worried about casting her as a hick they don't want to give anything but positive attributes and when they do have to give a negative attribute they're so low key about it it's drown out by the antics of the others.

However, Wind Whistler made being smart and mature interesting and fun.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Marigold on February 23, 2014, 06:29:16 AM
I really dislike Wind Whistler as a kid.  I love intelligence but she just wasn't my favorite. I didn't like her colors so that might have something to do with it too.


Last night I dreamed I was in a race of some kind and there were prize ponies on the road you could pick up and keep. All the new dotted ponies were on the ground so instead of running I was stopping to collect them all.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: Flitter on February 27, 2014, 10:19:40 AM
Another set of photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulnomad/sets/72157641616051603/
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: StarSwirl05 on February 27, 2014, 10:38:59 AM
Another set of photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulnomad/sets/72157641616051603/
Finally movie-accurate EG dolls.
Title: Re: NY Toy Fair 2014
Post by: achab1984 on February 27, 2014, 10:48:35 AM
It was nice to see some of the toys at different angles :)
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