I've seen a photo of what is supposed to be the 35th aniversary ponies, we were arguing about if it was real or fake news, but since I see this post I believe they're really coming, I'm excited to see them!
Link?I've seen a photo of what is supposed to be the 35th aniversary ponies, we were arguing about if it was real or fake news, but since I see this post I believe they're really coming, I'm excited to see them!
There is a pic of them on a Target shelf. I just can't figure out how to get the pics to show >,<
Link?I've seen a photo of what is supposed to be the 35th aniversary ponies, we were arguing about if it was real or fake news, but since I see this post I believe they're really coming, I'm excited to see them!There is a pic of them on a Target shelf. I just can't figure out how to get the pics to show >,<
I clicked the link, aw they look great ! =D Is it me or have they been scaled up ? They look big to me.
You're welcome. =D
I am happy to see vintage ponies in the stores, but as someone with the full set of collector ponies, these are a bit of a disappointment. I do not need a 4th set of collector ponies, and there are over 500 other ponies they could have chosen. Why not release the first year set with Glory, Firefly, Apple-freakin-jack!!!???? I think more parents have positive memories of their childhood Firefly than of Butterscotch. (Nothing against Butterscotch, just ranting!)
Plus more dynamic or interesting poses, color combinations, breeds... If they are going to charge ten dollars for a plastic horse, I would like it if they tried a little harder.
I will only buy these if I see them on a very good clearance. Keep trying, Hasbro.
I wonder if they will be available here in the U.K, because I'm hoping to get Minty and Butterscotch as it's those two I'm missing.
Are these the exact same versions as the 2000s re-releases? I would only be interested if they were different, love the box though!Well, to start off, they are singles, not three packs. Cotton Candy and Snuzzle look to have fading pink hair. Snuzzle has diagonal hearts. And they all appear to be in the concave hoof collectors pose rather than the flat foot collectors pose of the 25th anniversary ones.
I also noticed something interesting. These look like they are in the concave hoof CP but the 25th anniversary ones are in the flat foot CP.
I would really like to know if they are CF instead of FF like last releases. Then it might be worth to buy them.They are concave foot :)
Yeah, I get that these are the first set of ponies. But are they really going to do those same 6 at *every* anniversary?
I really hope that we do get more different ponies but *not* the first set of rainbow ponies. The second set maybe or just about anything else that isn't the ponies that they have already released.
I'd be over the moon for a brand new character in the retro mold. As I said before, is the average non-collector adult really going to be drawn in by these specific characters? Or is it just the aesthetics of the retro mold and packaging. And the kids don't know the difference!
I really really hope my Target has them. I'm planning to go at lunch. I am dying to see what the poster inside is.
I really really hope my Target has them. I'm planning to go at lunch. I am dying to see what the poster inside is.
Poster? So that's why they're ten bucks. Justifies things.
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.:frolic: Please have more releases...
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.:frolic: Please have more releases...
Unless they were implying that you should go and hunt for the vintage ones.
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.:frolic: Please have more releases...
Unless they were implying that you should go and hunt for the vintage ones.
"More ponies coming soon--to a thrift store near you! If you are lucky!" :P
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.
I just wished for that a few pages ago. That was fast! :lol:
Unless they mean more anniversary merch like t-shirts and stuff. If they remake the vintage ponies I will do several backflips down the hall and into our local bank to set up a new savings account :lol:
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.
I am happy to see vintage ponies in the stores, but as someone with the full set of collector ponies, these are a bit of a disappointment. I do not need a 4th set of collector ponies, and there are over 500 other ponies they could have chosen. Why not release the first year set with Glory, Firefly, Apple-freakin-jack!!!???? I think more parents have positive memories of their childhood Firefly than of Butterscotch. (Nothing against Butterscotch, just ranting!)
Plus more dynamic or interesting poses, color combinations, breeds... If they are going to charge ten dollars for a plastic horse, I would like it if they tried a little harder.
I will only buy these if I see them on a very good clearance. Keep trying, Hasbro.
I totally agree. I'm really stoked that they decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary. (Have they decided to only celebrate anniversaries when the current gen is on the downhill slope?).
But I'm really dissapointed that they released the collectors ponies, again. I already have the ones from the 25th anniversary and the originals, of course. And yes, it would have made so much more sense to release the ponies seen in RAMC. They would appeal to both collectors and bronies a lot more than this set. Or, if they were determined to release ponies in that pose, then there are still plenty of ponies to choose from. Birth flowers maybe? Alternate birth flowers?
I just feel like those average grown ups in the toy isle are less likely to feel an affinity for these ponies specificly but just the aesthetics of gen 1 ponies.
I'm conflicted about buying these. I really want to support the idea of retro ponies. I really don't want to spend the money on *these* ponies.
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.
Got a link to that vid?
I am heading out on a hunt today. I am considering picking up any extras I may find. Would anyone like me to hunt for them? I am absolutely willing to ship internationally for Pony People.
Thank you for the pictures! Their eyes are perfect.
I was watching a friend's video review and he said that these are actually produced by a company called The Bridge Direct, not Hasbro. (But the toys are licensed from Hasbro, so they are not bootlegs.) They are the same company that made the retro Strawberry Shortcake dolls.
So they probably didn't even know that Hasbro made collector ponies in 2007. Regardless, the new retros are much better quality than the previous retros so I'm okay with this, lol. I hope they make more.
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.
Got a link to that vid?
A pony collector friend I have on FB just did a video about them and the poster inside suggests 'more' ponies to come. I forget the exact wording and need to go rewatch for it but it was something like collect all 6 and more.
Got a link to that vid?
Not really sure I should link another persons facebook videos as it's not mine, plus I have no clue how to link a fb video belonging to someone else. Don't know that it matters since Nimrodel has already posted a photo of the poster with the wording blurb on it saying 'You can collect these & More!'
Thank you for the pictures! Their eyes are perfect.
I was watching a friend's video review and he said that these are actually produced by a company called The Bridge Direct, not Hasbro. (But the toys are licensed from Hasbro, so they are not bootlegs.) They are the same company that made the retro Strawberry Shortcake dolls.
So they probably didn't even know that Hasbro made collector ponies in 2007. Regardless, the new retros are much better quality than the previous retros so I'm okay with this, lol. I hope they make more.
Thank you for the pictures! Their eyes are perfect.
I was watching a friend's video review and he said that these are actually produced by a company called The Bridge Direct, not Hasbro. (But the toys are licensed from Hasbro, so they are not bootlegs.) They are the same company that made the retro Strawberry Shortcake dolls.
So they probably didn't even know that Hasbro made collector ponies in 2007. Regardless, the new retros are much better quality than the previous retros so I'm okay with this, lol. I hope they make more.
I think we have the same friend on FB! :biggrin:
I am happy to see vintage ponies in the stores, but as someone with the full set of collector ponies, these are a bit of a disappointment. I do not need a 4th set of collector ponies, and there are over 500 other ponies they could have chosen. Why not release the first year set with Glory, Firefly, Apple-freakin-jack!!!???? I think more parents have positive memories of their childhood Firefly than of Butterscotch. (Nothing against Butterscotch, just ranting!)
Plus more dynamic or interesting poses, color combinations, breeds... If they are going to charge ten dollars for a plastic horse, I would like it if they tried a little harder.
I will only buy these if I see them on a very good clearance. Keep trying, Hasbro.
I totally agree. I'm really stoked that they decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary. (Have they decided to only celebrate anniversaries when the current gen is on the downhill slope?).
But I'm really dissapointed that they released the collectors ponies, again. I already have the ones from the 25th anniversary and the originals, of course. And yes, it would have made so much more sense to release the ponies seen in RAMC. They would appeal to both collectors and bronies a lot more than this set. Or, if they were determined to release ponies in that pose, then there are still plenty of ponies to choose from. Birth flowers maybe? Alternate birth flowers?
I just feel like those average grown ups in the toy isle are less likely to feel an affinity for these ponies specificly but just the aesthetics of gen 1 ponies.
I'm conflicted about buying these. I really want to support the idea of retro ponies. I really don't want to spend the money on *these* ponies.
How bout they just appeal to kids and collectors instead?
I am happy to see vintage ponies in the stores, but as someone with the full set of collector ponies, these are a bit of a disappointment. I do not need a 4th set of collector ponies, and there are over 500 other ponies they could have chosen. Why not release the first year set with Glory, Firefly, Apple-freakin-jack!!!???? I think more parents have positive memories of their childhood Firefly than of Butterscotch. (Nothing against Butterscotch, just ranting!)
Plus more dynamic or interesting poses, color combinations, breeds... If they are going to charge ten dollars for a plastic horse, I would like it if they tried a little harder.
I will only buy these if I see them on a very good clearance. Keep trying, Hasbro.
I totally agree. I'm really stoked that they decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary. (Have they decided to only celebrate anniversaries when the current gen is on the downhill slope?).
But I'm really dissapointed that they released the collectors ponies, again. I already have the ones from the 25th anniversary and the originals, of course. And yes, it would have made so much more sense to release the ponies seen in RAMC. They would appeal to both collectors and bronies a lot more than this set. Or, if they were determined to release ponies in that pose, then there are still plenty of ponies to choose from. Birth flowers maybe? Alternate birth flowers?
I just feel like those average grown ups in the toy isle are less likely to feel an affinity for these ponies specificly but just the aesthetics of gen 1 ponies.
I'm conflicted about buying these. I really want to support the idea of retro ponies. I really don't want to spend the money on *these* ponies.
How bout they just appeal to kids and collectors instead?
If I were going to buy a present for a kid and I wanted to get them a pony, I would be more likely to buy one that I had as a kid. That is what I meant.
We, as collectors, are a fussy group. Kids are used to FiM, my neices don't like the old ponies, not really. And I don't know that Bronies are the target market here.
I can't find these on Hasbro or The Bridge Direct's websites. Weird.
I am happy to see vintage ponies in the stores, but as someone with the full set of collector ponies, these are a bit of a disappointment. I do not need a 4th set of collector ponies, and there are over 500 other ponies they could have chosen. Why not release the first year set with Glory, Firefly, Apple-freakin-jack!!!???? I think more parents have positive memories of their childhood Firefly than of Butterscotch. (Nothing against Butterscotch, just ranting!)
Plus more dynamic or interesting poses, color combinations, breeds... If they are going to charge ten dollars for a plastic horse, I would like it if they tried a little harder.
I will only buy these if I see them on a very good clearance. Keep trying, Hasbro.
I totally agree. I'm really stoked that they decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary. (Have they decided to only celebrate anniversaries when the current gen is on the downhill slope?).
But I'm really dissapointed that they released the collectors ponies, again. I already have the ones from the 25th anniversary and the originals, of course. And yes, it would have made so much more sense to release the ponies seen in RAMC. They would appeal to both collectors and bronies a lot more than this set. Or, if they were determined to release ponies in that pose, then there are still plenty of ponies to choose from. Birth flowers maybe? Alternate birth flowers?
I just feel like those average grown ups in the toy isle are less likely to feel an affinity for these ponies specificly but just the aesthetics of gen 1 ponies.
I'm conflicted about buying these. I really want to support the idea of retro ponies. I really don't want to spend the money on *these* ponies.
How bout they just appeal to kids and collectors instead?
If I were going to buy a present for a kid and I wanted to get them a pony, I would be more likely to buy one that I had as a kid. That is what I meant.
We, as collectors, are a fussy group. Kids are used to FiM, my neices don't like the old ponies, not really. And I don't know that Bronies are the target market here.
I am happy to see vintage ponies in the stores, but as someone with the full set of collector ponies, these are a bit of a disappointment. I do not need a 4th set of collector ponies, and there are over 500 other ponies they could have chosen. Why not release the first year set with Glory, Firefly, Apple-freakin-jack!!!???? I think more parents have positive memories of their childhood Firefly than of Butterscotch. (Nothing against Butterscotch, just ranting!)
Plus more dynamic or interesting poses, color combinations, breeds... If they are going to charge ten dollars for a plastic horse, I would like it if they tried a little harder.
I will only buy these if I see them on a very good clearance. Keep trying, Hasbro.
I totally agree. I'm really stoked that they decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary. (Have they decided to only celebrate anniversaries when the current gen is on the downhill slope?).
But I'm really dissapointed that they released the collectors ponies, again. I already have the ones from the 25th anniversary and the originals, of course. And yes, it would have made so much more sense to release the ponies seen in RAMC. They would appeal to both collectors and bronies a lot more than this set. Or, if they were determined to release ponies in that pose, then there are still plenty of ponies to choose from. Birth flowers maybe? Alternate birth flowers?
I just feel like those average grown ups in the toy isle are less likely to feel an affinity for these ponies specificly but just the aesthetics of gen 1 ponies.
I'm conflicted about buying these. I really want to support the idea of retro ponies. I really don't want to spend the money on *these* ponies.
How bout they just appeal to kids and collectors instead?
If I were going to buy a present for a kid and I wanted to get them a pony, I would be more likely to buy one that I had as a kid. That is what I meant.
We, as collectors, are a fussy group. Kids are used to FiM, my neices don't like the old ponies, not really. And I don't know that Bronies are the target market here.
Sorry Aurora. I was responding to Sunset not you. ^^;
Bronies are definetly not the target market for these. Except the ones the ones who do collect older gens.
Kids will see a new toy that older relatives may have mentioned they also played with. Other kids do grow up with relatives who still have or collect ponies. My daughter has a sizeable G1 herd. Two of my littlest cousins are enchanted with my G1s and G3s. It's a matter of personal taste.
Collectors will see nostalgia and/or repetition.
How similar are these ponies to the 25th re-release? Are the colors and styles the same? Are these 35th anniversary ones closer to the originals?
How similar are these ponies to the 25th re-release? Are the colors and styles the same? Are these 35th anniversary ones closer to the originals?Snuzzle and Cotton Candy have fading pink hair, they all are in the concave foot CP rather than flat foot, they have eyes closer to the originals, they have a forelock, they are in single packs rather than three, they come with a poster, and they are of better quality. The colors are a bit different. They are much closer to actual G1s :)
I am happy to see vintage ponies in the stores, but as someone with the full set of collector ponies, these are a bit of a disappointment. I do not need a 4th set of collector ponies, and there are over 500 other ponies they could have chosen. Why not release the first year set with Glory, Firefly, Apple-freakin-jack!!!???? I think more parents have positive memories of their childhood Firefly than of Butterscotch. (Nothing against Butterscotch, just ranting!)
Plus more dynamic or interesting poses, color combinations, breeds... If they are going to charge ten dollars for a plastic horse, I would like it if they tried a little harder.
I will only buy these if I see them on a very good clearance. Keep trying, Hasbro.
I totally agree. I'm really stoked that they decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary. (Have they decided to only celebrate anniversaries when the current gen is on the downhill slope?).
But I'm really dissapointed that they released the collectors ponies, again. I already have the ones from the 25th anniversary and the originals, of course. And yes, it would have made so much more sense to release the ponies seen in RAMC. They would appeal to both collectors and bronies a lot more than this set. Or, if they were determined to release ponies in that pose, then there are still plenty of ponies to choose from. Birth flowers maybe? Alternate birth flowers?
I just feel like those average grown ups in the toy isle are less likely to feel an affinity for these ponies specificly but just the aesthetics of gen 1 ponies.
I'm conflicted about buying these. I really want to support the idea of retro ponies. I really don't want to spend the money on *these* ponies.
How bout they just appeal to kids and collectors instead?
If I were going to buy a present for a kid and I wanted to get them a pony, I would be more likely to buy one that I had as a kid. That is what I meant.
We, as collectors, are a fussy group. Kids are used to FiM, my neices don't like the old ponies, not really. And I don't know that Bronies are the target market here.
Sorry Aurora. I was responding to Sunset not you. ^^;
Bronies are definetly not the target market for these. Except the ones the ones who do collect older gens.
Kids will see a new toy that older relatives may have mentioned they also played with. Other kids do grow up with relatives who still have or collect ponies. My daughter has a sizeable G1 herd. Two of my littlest cousins are enchanted with my G1s and G3s. It's a matter of personal taste.
Collectors will see nostalgia and/or repetition.
There is a listing on ebay that has the whole set! The listeing there said the stores are only getting one set. Um I don't think that would be true! Cause that would not be very many set! I sure hope that is not true!
I can't find these on Hasbro or The Bridge Direct's websites. Weird.
From what I hear, they're a Target exclusive right now. :) Unfortunately they're not on the Target website, only in stores.
Odd though, that they're not on TBD website.
Uhhhh....
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,376802.msg1512070.html#msg1512070
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,376802.msg1512189.html#msg1512189
Am I psychic?
Sunset, your saying that these 6 ponies aren't meant to grab 80s kids, who are adults with disposable income first and foremost? That's like saying the Integrity Dolls aren't meant to grab JatH fans. Or retro Strawberry Shortcake dolls aren't for original SSC fans. These are meant to grab Collecters first. Kids will also be interested in them.
What kind of hair do they have?
Is it like real original G1 hair or is it more like the hair the 25th anniv ponies had?
;)
What kind of hair do they have?
Is it like real original G1 hair or is it more like the hair the 25th anniv ponies had?
;)
I was able to score a full set today:D I opened Minty. They are a million times nicer than the 25th ones! The hair in the tails are nice and thick. It's not G1 hair, it feels different but not in a bad way. I'm going to see if hot water will tame her mane. They are not perfect but overall very happy with them. Some things I noticed:
*Eyes are too big for the eye sockets. Some overflow from the indented spaces for them.
*plastic is smooth. Not like G1 or G3. It's harder not real squishy.
I have been drooling over this thread!
...and I have just emailed my pal in the US to see if he can find one for me :lol:
But - OMG - if they were to release any of the the unicorns... :drool:
I really really like them <3
Would somebody maybe able to pick up a Cotton Candy or Butterscotch for me and ship her to Germany? That wopuld be really awesome! I bet we wont get them here (we never got the others either).
What kind of hair do they have?
Is it like real original G1 hair or is it more like the hair the 25th anniv ponies had?
;)
I was able to score a full set today:D I opened Minty. They are a million times nicer than the 25th ones! The hair in the tails are nice and thick. It's not G1 hair, it feels different but not in a bad way. I'm going to see if hot water will tame her mane. They are not perfect but overall very happy with them. Some things I noticed:
*Eyes are too big for the eye sockets. Some overflow from the indented spaces for them.Quote*plastic is smooth. Not like G1 or G3. It's harder not real squishy.
Thanks, they do seem much nicer than I expected.
They eye socket thing is interesting. Do you mean they painted outside the lines so to speak?
I remember the 25th anniversary ponies had eyes that were too small. That was one of the complaints people had about them. Some people even tried to repaint the eyes making them more like the original.
I wonder if Hasbro made the molds for these 35th anniversary ponies too a long time ago and held on to them and now when they release them they decided to paint the eyes bigger after all.
The plastic, do you mean it's hard as in hard plastic (ish) or hard as in how some G1s can get rock hard with time?
I hope the one set per store rumor isn't true. I'm not going to be able to buy a full set at once.
Ponyfan
I'm guessing they will be like the re-released "classic" Strawberry Shortcake dolls, a bit scarce at first and then plenty, and then disappear.
I would keep an eye on ToysRUs as well because the SSC toys appeared there for a while too.
BridgeDirect (the company making the classic ponies) is the same company that made the classic SSC and Ragedy Anne/Andy (and other) toys so I expect they will follow the same trajectory...
They actually did a great job with the SSC except they cheaped out just a bit on the outfits...
I hope the one set per store rumor isn't true. I'm not going to be able to buy a full set at once.
Ponyfan
It probably isn't. Not even Hasbro's that dumb.
Sunset, your saying that these 6 ponies aren't meant to grab 80s kids, who are adults with disposable income first and foremost? That's like saying the Integrity Dolls aren't meant to grab JatH fans. Or retro Strawberry Shortcake dolls aren't for original SSC fans. These are meant to grab Collecters first. Kids will also be interested in them.
No, I absolutely never said that. I don't know how to be more clear. I said it was to grab parents or really any adult in the toy isle who had ponies as a kid. Isn't that understood to be mostly 80's kids? I said that it didn't have to be *these* ponies. I said that the average person who *did* have ponies as a child doesn't always remember specifics about the particular ponies they had. And even if they do, how much more likely it was Bow tie or Quackers or any one of the other 300 plus characters that where available?
Also, blaming Hasbro for the distribution of these is like blaming Hasbro for Build A Bear's or Loyal Subject's distribution. Hasbro has nothing to do with the distribution of licensed items.
So they released them as flat foots, then concave, then MO, then 25th anniversay set, and now these.That's right, you HAVE to have the new hat!!!!!!!!!
I have them all but I totally need these too lol. It's like this clip from the simpsons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaOgZwk9rN8
So they released them as flat foots, then concave, then MO, then 25th anniversay set, and now these.
I have them all but I totally need these too lol. It's like this clip from the simpsons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaOgZwk9rN8
I finished my video review for those interested.
https://youtu.be/Omd7wZ_Aas8 (https://youtu.be/Omd7wZ_Aas8)
I only bought Minty to unbox, however later in the video I use the pictures I took in store to compare and contrast with the earlier releases.
I finished my video review for those interested.
https://youtu.be/Omd7wZ_Aas8 (https://youtu.be/Omd7wZ_Aas8)
I only bought Minty to unbox, however later in the video I use the pictures I took in store to compare and contrast with the earlier releases.
My Target has them in the back but wasnt allowed to put them out and sell them to me yet. Which is frustrating considering how many other Targets have them available and I dont live near any others :huh:
it all depends on management. I managed to go to a Target that was setting up the endcap early. I was able to locate the DCPI online and the associate asked her manager if she could sell me a set early. I just about died in the store of excitement :)
If anyone needs it, the DCPI is 086-00-2831, My Little Pony Animal is what the tags are going to say. xD
it all depends on management. I managed to go to a Target that was setting up the endcap early. I was able to locate the DCPI online and the associate asked her manager if she could sell me a set early. I just about died in the store of excitement :)Thanks for the info! When I got to target next I will be on the lookout. And My Little Pony Animal is hilarious XD
If anyone needs it, the DCPI is 086-00-2831, My Little Pony Animal is what the tags are going to say. xD
I get annoyed whenever Hasbro make out like 1983 is the anniversary year. It isn't. I don't care what the technicalities might be about store shelves and whatever, the designs and the moulds are 1982. Besides, MLP came to the UK in 1983 and we were a year behind the US, where they began. I know people have different views on it, but I find it annoying.
My Target has them in the back but wasnt allowed to put them out and sell them to me yet. Which is frustrating considering how many other Targets have them available and I dont live near any others :huh:
My Target has them in the back but wasnt allowed to put them out and sell them to me yet. Which is frustrating considering how many other Targets have them available and I dont live near any others :huh:
That sucks! It could explain why they're not on the website?
My Target has them in the back but wasnt allowed to put them out and sell them to me yet. Which is frustrating considering how many other Targets have them available and I dont live near any others :huh:
I’m sorry. When the pearly G4 seaponies came out I found 3 at Toys R US and picked 2 to buy. When I got up to the register the employee told me the toys were street dated and he wasn’t allowed to sell me the seaponies. He told me to come back on the street date.
Ponyfan
So they released them as flat foots, then concave, then MO, then 25th anniversay set, and now these.I kind of wish I didn't sell my 25th anniversary sets for collecting and comparison reasons, but they really didn't do it for me and took up a lot of space. I may pick them up again if I can find them loose once I have a pony room again, because now those will be the only gaps in the collection..but we'll see. Collecting frustrations.
I have them all but I totally need these too lol. It's like this clip from the simpsons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaOgZwk9rN8
it all depends on management. I managed to go to a Target that was setting up the endcap early. I was able to locate the DCPI online and the associate asked her manager if she could sell me a set early. I just about died in the store of excitement :)
If anyone needs it, the DCPI is 086-00-2831, My Little Pony Animal is what the tags are going to say. xD
I will say to make sure and check all around on the toy isles. My Target looks to be resetting and all the toys are jumbled. I actually found these down the same isle on the bottom shelf in the middle of the Shopkins. There were some G4 over there, too, on the higher hooks. I should also mention I also saw several of the new gimmicky G4, namely the water globe ones, both princess and seapony, and the new bigger Celestia.
I also checked myself out on the self check. I don't know how that effects the street date issue.
My Target has them in the back but wasnt allowed to put them out and sell them to me yet. Which is frustrating considering how many other Targets have them available and I dont live near any others :huh:
I’m sorry. When the pearly G4 seaponies came out I found 3 at Toys R US and picked 2 to buy. When I got up to the register the employee told me the toys were street dated and he wasn’t allowed to sell me the seaponies. He told me to come back on the street date.
Ponyfan
Yeah, I suppose I'd been even more frustrated had I made it all the way to the register with them in hand! Glad to know Im not the only one these things happen to
Well, that DCPI saved me several trips to Target. I now have my complete set and enough doubles to ship internationally.
I also got a look at their internal scanner that shows them what other stores have in stock. Each store that had them in stock only had 6. It sounds like the initial run really is one complete set per store that stocks them.
No word from any of the extremely nice Target employees regarding additional shipments, which is a shame because that would have made this day above fantastic.
Would love to see in hand pictures and comparisons to the original 6 as soon as people are able. :) These look lovely and I might pick up my fave Butterscotch, but I'm kind of iffy on the color scheme, the new one's hair looks a very vivid bright yellow rather than the mellowy golden I'm used to.
I finished my video review for those interested.
https://youtu.be/Omd7wZ_Aas8 (https://youtu.be/Omd7wZ_Aas8)
I only bought Minty to unbox, however later in the video I use the pictures I took in store to compare and contrast with the earlier releases.
I used to work at Target, and was the one who reset movies every tuesday, so it is really fun hearing dpci and street date again!
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Whew! Thanks for letting me use all that!
As Christmas toys start to sell down, the toy aisles start to look empty, and any toy product that is in back gets pulled out and put on the shelf to fill holes. Flex. That is why the ponies were under shopkins- there was a hole to fill, and holes are bad.
I am possibly going to be on the hunt for a Minty and Bluebell for a friend... Does anyone else feel bad splitting up the set if each store is only getting 1 set each D: (the dilemma!) (plus i want an extra 1 individual pony for myself to just debox and enjoy, not the full set, so i am going where my friend is going so the set is split up even more x_x)
:o Are those classic Care Bears?
:o Are those classic Care Bears?
I *think* those may be the new 35th anniversary retro Carebear plush toys that they have just released!
:o Are those classic Care Bears?
I *think* those may be the new 35th anniversary retro Carebear plush toys that they have just released!
So they released them as flat foots, then concave, then MO, then 25th anniversay set, and now these.
I have them all but I totally need these too lol. It's like this clip from the simpsons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaOgZwk9rN8
If these do well, there's no telling what we may get next!
Hmm, I just got back from Target and no luck. I guess I'll have to try again in a few days. I DID find reproduction Holly Hobby colorforms from 1975, though! $10! That was an awesome score I wasn't expecting! They also had repro Strawberry Shortcake dolls, but I didn't get any of those because I was never really into Strawberry Shortcake. I might go back and get one for a friend, though.
He just got home and surprised me with the entire case, still in the cardboard box from the factory! Today was such a horrible day otherwise, it is such a needed pick-me-up.
So I was able to find a set at one of my Targets, employee had to go to the back but they had them! (really glad they didn’t seem to be street dated…) I grabbed Minty because I could only afford one and don’t wanna miss out, haha.
I do have a question for anyone who has unboxed Minty specifically (though maybe it’s happened to any of the others). Part of the tail on mine is super orangey/yellow. Anyone else’s been like this?? She is great otherwise but I didn’t notice it until just a bit ago and I haven’t been able to try and clean it because of the cold.
My boyfriend was working today and has been lying to me all day! I sent him the DPCI code someone posted here to check their stock, but he said they didn't come in yet. He just got home and surprised me with the entire case, still in the cardboard box from the factory! Today was such a horrible day otherwise, it is such a needed pick-me-up.
I didn't know who to unbox, but I decided on Blossom. Because I just realized that I don't actually have a full set of the original six ponies (??) and the one I'm missing is Blossom! Apparently I've got Lemon Drop in her place in my collection, lol. I just assumed LB was one of the original six.
So I was able to find a set at one of my Targets, employee had to go to the back but they had them! (really glad they didn’t seem to be street dated…) I grabbed Minty because I could only afford one and don’t wanna miss out, haha.
I do have a question for anyone who has unboxed Minty specifically (though maybe it’s happened to any of the others). Part of the tail on mine is super orangey/yellow. Anyone else’s been like this?? She is great otherwise but I didn’t notice it until just a bit ago and I haven’t been able to try and clean it because of the cold.
Congrats on Minty. :) What part of the tail is orange/yellow?
So I was able to find a set at one of my Targets, employee had to go to the back but they had them! (really glad they didn’t seem to be street dated…) I grabbed Minty because I could only afford one and don’t wanna miss out, haha.
I do have a question for anyone who has unboxed Minty specifically (though maybe it’s happened to any of the others). Part of the tail on mine is super orangey/yellow. Anyone else’s been like this?? She is great otherwise but I didn’t notice it until just a bit ago and I haven’t been able to try and clean it because of the cold.
Congrats on Minty. :) What part of the tail is orange/yellow?
After church I can post a picture, but it’s like roughly halfway down the tail. The part was hidden in the packaging behind her leg (at least in the picture I took of her in box I can’t tell anything.) I’m wondering if it’s from the little rubber band that held the hair against her leg. After we have new internet installed I can try and clean her, lol
So I was able to find a set at one of my Targets, employee had to go to the back but they had them! (really glad they didn’t seem to be street dated…) I grabbed Minty because I could only afford one and don’t wanna miss out, haha.
I do have a question for anyone who has unboxed Minty specifically (though maybe it’s happened to any of the others). Part of the tail on mine is super orangey/yellow. Anyone else’s been like this?? She is great otherwise but I didn’t notice it until just a bit ago and I haven’t been able to try and clean it because of the cold.
My boyfriend was working today and has been lying to me all day! I sent him the DPCI code someone posted here to check their stock, but he said they didn't come in yet. He just got home and surprised me with the entire case, still in the cardboard box from the factory! Today was such a horrible day otherwise, it is such a needed pick-me-up.
I didn't know who to unbox, but I decided on Blossom. Because I just realized that I don't actually have a full set of the original six ponies (??) and the one I'm missing is Blossom! Apparently I've got Lemon Drop in her place in my collection, lol. I just assumed LB was one of the original six.
I picked up my Cotton Candy and Minty at Target today. I hate buying non-thrift, but I gotta admit, this was $20 well spent. (does anyone remember how much the original g1's cost when they were released?)
I'm totally stoked that the 80's are coming back in full force, with the Etcha-a-Sketch, Teddy Ruxpin, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, and the g1 MLP singles. Sweet Nostalgia bomb, Batman!
I picked up my Cotton Candy and Minty at Target today. I hate buying non-thrift, but I gotta admit, this was $20 well spent. (does anyone remember how much the original g1's cost when they were released?) Thanks to that person who posted the DCPI number on page 10. I had to ask an employee and he so very kindly dug them out of the back, since they weren't out on the shelves. I, however, am VERY disappointed that the "one set per store" rumors are true, as this will make it very difficult to get others, if I so choose to go back, and will most likely be priced exorbitantly on online sites due to limited quantity.
Wait for me, Butterscotch.
$5 in 1982 is the same as $12.61 in 2016. :) (I couldn't find anything for 2017.) So really they are a little cheaper than the original collector ponies. I am fine with paying $10 as long as the quality is good, which I hope it is. From the pictures I can tell their tails are much fuller than the first retro set.
huffI picked up my Cotton Candy and Minty at Target today. I hate buying non-thrift, but I gotta admit, this was $20 well spent. (does anyone remember how much the original g1's cost when they were released?)
Original G1s cost $5 in 1983 money, but that is the same as $12.38 in today's money. :)
The Pretty Parlor, which cost about $11, would be $27 in today's money . . . Sure makes me appreciate the ponies that my parents bought me!
I think 2018 Teddy Ruxpin looks better than original Teddy Ruxpin--the original creeped me out a bit, lol! I saw that there is a Share Bear with her original symbol (soda) being released, she looks great.
I haven’t been able to wash my Minty yet, we don’t have heat in our house and Florida is just a liiiiiitle too cold for that right now. Now that her tail isn’t wet from me styling it it’s more like this… off white/cream color in that spot. I think it’s from what was keeping her leg to her tail (tape, I think, not a rubber band). Certainly doesn’t change my opinion of her. She looks so good… and I hope my husband starts work soon so I can maybe get another one (probably Snuzzle)
Edit: my husband made me clean her and the spot seems to be gone! I’ll post some before/after pics later so people can see. Just don’t have access to my laptop right now.
I picked up my Cotton Candy and Minty at Target today. I hate buying non-thrift, but I gotta admit, this was $20 well spent. (does anyone remember how much the original g1's cost when they were released?)
Original G1s cost $5 in 1983 money, but that is the same as $12.38 in today's money. :)
The Pretty Parlor, which cost about $11, would be $27 in today's money . . . Sure makes me appreciate the ponies that my parents bought me!
I think 2018 Teddy Ruxpin looks better than original Teddy Ruxpin--the original creeped me out a bit, lol! I saw that there is a Share Bear with her original symbol (soda) being released, she looks great.
Is there any way to bombard Bridge Direct with emails requesting certain ponies be made....for instance, I would love a repro Rapunzel!gimme all the Takara ponies. They're long overdue for being released in the U.S. If Hasbro won't make them, I can always hope for Bridge Direct to.
Is there any way to bombard Bridge Direct with emails requesting certain ponies be made....for instance, I would love a repro Rapunzel!
I don't collect G1 so I won't getting any of these but if they made a re-release of Gusty later on I might reconsider...
I wouldn't panic re how scare they are right now-
When Bridge Direct released the classic Strawberry SHortcake dolls, it was exactly the same. The store only got one each of the dolls- they were gone in SECONDS-
But they kept restocking and eventually it wasn't so hard to get them.
And then ToysRus had their own sets!
They did disappear after that though, except for the rag dolls...
I have a feeling this could cause a frenzy!it already has. i've seen some mild bickering on FB xD
My target now has a space for them. But employee wouldn't help me find them. She said they weren't in the back, but not sold, so they were some where in the store in an employee's bin awaiting reset. She told me to come back later. Tonight shelf still bare, but the new care bears are out. I ALMOST got Share Bear but decided to wait.
Thanks to you lovely people here on the Arena I was able to use the code and get myself a set on Saturday night!
Good luck to anyone still searching. Also it sounds like good news they know we like them so I'm sure there will be plenty of re-stocks (even if it takes a bit).
Here's to hoping for more ponies! Can you imagine seaponies?!?!? I can get the adults I'll never get a chance to own nice IRL ;p
I really really hope my Target has them. I'm planning to go at lunch. I am dying to see what the poster inside is.
Poster? So that's why they're ten bucks. Justifies things.
$5 in 1982 is the same as $12.61 in 2016. :) (I couldn't find anything for 2017.) So really they are a little cheaper than the original collector ponies. I am fine with paying $10 as long as the quality is good, which I hope it is. From the pictures I can tell their tails are much fuller than the first retro set.
Oh man, I was so excited when I clicked on this thread! But then the pictures loaded..... :sleepy:
I'm sorry, I really want to vote with my wallet and encourage more G1 style reproductions, but I can't justify $60 for a third set of 'the first six.' I'm not that kind of collector. I don't even have multiple sets of the G4 Mane Six! (Okay I have two Twilight Sparkles, one with wings and one without, but that's it lol.)
I'm really very thankful someone out there is paying attention to the G1 line and put them back in stores, but I'm going to need some different characters if I'm going to buy retro MLP toys. Please keep trying, Hasbro + Brdige Direct!I really really hope my Target has them. I'm planning to go at lunch. I am dying to see what the poster inside is.
Poster? So that's why they're ten bucks. Justifies things.
$5 in 1982 is the same as $12.61 in 2016. :) (I couldn't find anything for 2017.) So really they are a little cheaper than the original collector ponies. I am fine with paying $10 as long as the quality is good, which I hope it is. From the pictures I can tell their tails are much fuller than the first retro set.
Do you think that's how they should market them? XD "Special $9.99 nostalgic pricing! Get the full retro experience! Feel like you're paying now what you had to pay then!" :snicker:
I wouldn't panic re how scare they are right now-Too late, I am panicking. I've been to one Target that online said they were in stock but they weren't there. Even had a nice worker check in back but no luck. Then called every other Target with in possible driving distance and they are all out! Unless they get more I won't be getting these. I can't afford what they are selling for on eBay.
I wouldn't panic re how scare they are right now-Too late, I am panicking. I've been to one Target that online said they were in stock but they weren't there. Even had a nice worker check in back but no luck. Then called every other Target with in possible driving distance and they are all out! Unless they get more I won't be getting these. I can't afford what they are selling for on eBay.
Oh but one store did have them in stock but refused to sell them until Friday. I thought the street date was the 7th so what's up with that? :what:
I wish I would have been able to go shopping sooner. I'm so bummed out right now. :cloud: :wail:
3rd day in a row of Target visits, no luck yet...Pst I bought some extras to resell I have 2 extra sizzle and an extra bluebelle so far and I'm on my way to another target that I know has them.
I really hope they restock them. I've seen the second-hand prices and they're quite the shock!
3rd day in a row of Target visits, no luck yet...Pst I bought some extras to resell I have 2 extra snuzzle and an extra bluebelle so far and I'm on my way to another target that I know has them.
I really hope they restock them. I've seen the second-hand prices and they're quite the shock!
I'm only asking 15 plus shipping if you or any other person who can't find them wants to message me I'll be doing a sale post later today unless the Facebook get em first
Went back to my Target and snagged them finally today! I'm in Georgia, US, so all my Georgia pony friends keep your eyes open! I wasn't going to get them at first, but I love the packaging. I ALMOST want to ditch my 25th anniversary set. And I really want to open one of these just to smell them and see if they smell like my childhood ponies. I loved that new pony smell as a kid.
Edit to add: I know each store is different, but my store had them next to retro Strawberry dolls and above the new retro care bears.
Very very very faintly.Went back to my Target and snagged them finally today! I'm in Georgia, US, so all my Georgia pony friends keep your eyes open! I wasn't going to get them at first, but I love the packaging. I ALMOST want to ditch my 25th anniversary set. And I really want to open one of these just to smell them and see if they smell like my childhood ponies. I loved that new pony smell as a kid.
Edit to add: I know each store is different, but my store had them next to retro Strawberry dolls and above the new retro care bears.
And Pony Sniffers Anonymous is back in session. :lol:
Went back to my Target and snagged them finally today! I'm in Georgia, US, so all my Georgia pony friends keep your eyes open! I wasn't going to get them at first, but I love the packaging. I ALMOST want to ditch my 25th anniversary set. And I really want to open one of these just to smell them and see if they smell like my childhood ponies. I loved that new pony smell as a kid.
Edit to add: I know each store is different, but my store had them next to retro Strawberry dolls and above the new retro care bears.
So the next night, Monday, my hubby surprises me by coming home with the original stock box filled with all 6!!! :hearts: :hearts:Aww so sweet!! You lucky lady! :inlove:
He apparently went back Monday morning before work and nothing had been put out, so he waited almost an hour for them to find the ponies in the back. They must have felt sorry for him or something.
My hubby is a cowboy (hat, boots, buckle, whole deal) so picture him at Target in the middle of town asking for MLP toys :rofl::lol:
Finally called one of the further Targets today (I knew the MLP Movie also release today and I wanted to pick it up anyhow) and when the guy on the phone said they had 6 on the self I left the house right away!Sounds like something that I would do, stressing all the way in the car until I parked up and was through the shop door! :lol:
I really wish that these would come to the UK. I would love to collect a full set! Am I right in thinking that they are not made by Hasbro?
I really wish that these would come to the UK. I would love to collect a full set! Am I right in thinking that they are not made by Hasbro?
Could someone be so kind as to post the dimensions of the boxes these come in? Im trying to reorganize my shelving to make space, but I haven't been able to find any to buy in store yet.
Could someone be so kind as to post the dimensions of the boxes these come in? Im trying to reorganize my shelving to make space, but I haven't been able to find any to buy in store yet.
If you haven't gotten an answer yet Prince_Sunbeam...
The box measures:
8 inches high
6 1/8 inches wide
2 1/2 inches deep
Hope that helps you get prepared :)
I really wish that these would come to the UK. I would love to collect a full set! Am I right in thinking that they are not made by Hasbro?
I asked around via email to all the big companies and supermarkets but only got three replies. :/ Argos doesn't know, ASDA won't and the department store Fenwick said maybe. *sighs*
I really wish that these would come to the UK. I would love to collect a full set! Am I right in thinking that they are not made by Hasbro?
I asked around via email to all the big companies and supermarkets but only got three replies. :/ Argos doesn't know, ASDA won't and the department store Fenwick said maybe. *sighs*
[quote author=gullideth link=topic=389665.msg1688933#msg1688933 date=151536616gimme all the Takara ponies. They're long overdue for being released in the U.S. If Hasbro won't make them, I can always hope for Bridge Direct to.
Is there any way to bombard Bridge Direct with emails requesting certain ponies be made....for instance, I would love a repro Rapunzel!
soooo.......I picked up Blossom today, in hopes of giving it to an acquaintance (still heavily debating on going through with it, even after I giftwrapped it and all). But when I asked th Target employee if the 20% off sale included the g1 ponies, as they advertised (20% ALL MLP merch), he said no. I feel jipped. All MLP merch means ALL MLP merch. g1 ponies/ g4 movie and all. ALL.
I don't know what to think anymore. Especially after I saw a post on tumblr about how someone got a g1 pony for 20%, after THEY had an employee get it out the back. =_=; https://ponyguru.tumblr.com/post/169555336009/i-got-a-gift-card-for-christmas-woo-so-itssoooo.......I picked up Blossom today, in hopes of giving it to an acquaintance (still heavily debating on going through with it, even after I giftwrapped it and all). But when I asked th Target employee if the 20% off sale included the g1 ponies, as they advertised (20% ALL MLP merch), he said no. I feel jipped. All MLP merch means ALL MLP merch. g1 ponies/ g4 movie and all. ALL.
I guess we could interpret it as G1 are worth the full price? Or G1 collectors are bigger mugs than G4 ones and will pay full price? I dunno whether to take it as a compliment or an insult.
At least you have the option to buy them in store. I actually find myself hoping they only release this set, because I will be spitting nails if they release something exciting and it only appears in the States.
I don't know what to think anymore. Especially after I saw a post on tumblr about how someone got a g1 pony for 20%, after THEY had an employee get it out the back. =_=; https://ponyguru.tumblr.com/post/169555336009/i-got-a-gift-card-for-christmas-woo-so-itssoooo.......I picked up Blossom today, in hopes of giving it to an acquaintance (still heavily debating on going through with it, even after I giftwrapped it and all). But when I asked th Target employee if the 20% off sale included the g1 ponies, as they advertised (20% ALL MLP merch), he said no. I feel jipped. All MLP merch means ALL MLP merch. g1 ponies/ g4 movie and all. ALL.
I guess we could interpret it as G1 are worth the full price? Or G1 collectors are bigger mugs than G4 ones and will pay full price? I dunno whether to take it as a compliment or an insult.
At least you have the option to buy them in store. I actually find myself hoping they only release this set, because I will be spitting nails if they release something exciting and it only appears in the States.
I just want to save money. the g1's are well worth the $10, don't get me wrong, they're hella nostalgic, and g1's for heck's sake. But still. My wallet's getting thin. And all merch, as I said, should mean ALL merch.
Takara ponies might be tricky to re-release, since they were made by Takara and all. I have no idea how that sort of stuff works, but I'd imagine the rights for them would probably be shared between Takara and Hasbro, or somesuch? Could be tricky to license, especially if they were made by a third company (like how these are made by The Bridge Direct instead of Hasbro themselves) instead of Hasbro and/or Takara.we could ask Takara nicely? They might be willing to work with Bridge, like Hasbro let Takara work with liscensing and manufacturing,.
Takara ponies might be tricky to re-release, since they were made by Takara and all. I have no idea how that sort of stuff works, but I'd imagine the rights for them would probably be shared between Takara and Hasbro, or somesuch? Could be tricky to license, especially if they were made by a third company (like how these are made by The Bridge Direct instead of Hasbro themselves) instead of Hasbro and/or Takara.we could ask Takara nicely? They might be willing to work with Bridge, like Hasbro let Takara work with liscensing and manufacturing,.
can't be the only one who wants the Takara ponies, and if the g4 fandom can rally and change things regarding helping other fans in times of need, to getting pony names canonized, then I can't see why the original fans can't band together to get other ponies in the g1 branch of toyline more focus by the companies who may or may not have an ear open. Isn't that what a fandom community is all about, support for the franchises characters, and making stuff happen?
I wasn't EPXPECTING anythig. I was saying, its an option. A possibility. I most CERTAINLY don't expect an uprising and movements of passion and calls to action with anyone here.Takara ponies might be tricky to re-release, since they were made by Takara and all. I have no idea how that sort of stuff works, but I'd imagine the rights for them would probably be shared between Takara and Hasbro, or somesuch? Could be tricky to license, especially if they were made by a third company (like how these are made by The Bridge Direct instead of Hasbro themselves) instead of Hasbro and/or Takara.we could ask Takara nicely? They might be willing to work with Bridge, like Hasbro let Takara work with liscensing and manufacturing,.
can't be the only one who wants the Takara ponies, and if the g4 fandom can rally and change things regarding helping other fans in times of need, to getting pony names canonized, then I can't see why the original fans can't band together to get other ponies in the g1 branch of toyline more focus by the companies who may or may not have an ear open. Isn't that what a fandom community is all about, support for the franchises characters, and making stuff happen?
Just because you want it to happen isn't a reason to expect the whole community to rally to agree with you. If it means tha tmuch, though, try writing to Hasbro and Takara yourself. That'd be a first step.
I really wish that these would come to the UK. I would love to collect a full set! Am I right in thinking that they are not made by Hasbro?
I asked around via email to all the big companies and supermarkets but only got three replies. :/ Argos doesn't know, ASDA won't and the department store Fenwick said maybe. *sighs*
soooo.......I picked up Blossom today, in hopes of giving it to an acquaintance (still heavily debating on going through with it, even after I giftwrapped it and all). But when I asked th Target employee if the 20% off sale included the g1 ponies, as they advertised (20% ALL MLP merch), he said no. I feel jipped. All MLP merch means ALL MLP merch. g1 ponies/ g4 movie and all. ALL.
Instead of a complete different set, I'd like for them to release a set of iconic ponies from a bunch of different sets. So like one Twinkle Eye (either Fizzy or Mimic), and one So Soft (either North Star or Lofty) and one Sparkle (Sky Rocket?) and one Perfume Puff (Red Roses), and so on.
Instead of a complete different set, I'd like for them to release a set of iconic ponies from a bunch of different sets. So like one Twinkle Eye (either Fizzy or Mimic), and one So Soft (either North Star or Lofty) and one Sparkle (Sky Rocket?) and one Perfume Puff (Red Roses), and so on.
The first TAF set might actually be a good candidate for reproduction. I know most collectors would prefer the second set, but the first set is probably among the more recognizable for those who grew up in the 80s. They appeared in the middle of G1's run in the US (whether you were early or late on the MLP hype train, there's a good chance you saw them), they were sold worldwide and they introduced an aesthetic that spread to a lot of other sets. They weren't in the cartoon, but appeared on a lot of merchandise. They don't have any gimmicks that are difficult to reproduce. The only drawback for Bridge Direct might be that they'd have to recreate five different molds to make the set.
If they went with a reproduction of the TAF babies instead, they'd only need three molds. These would be in high demand by collectors and the designs would still be recognizable to most G1 nostalgics. Might actually not be a bad idea! The question is if they would reproduce them just as they were, or switch around the species to match their parents.
The first TAF set might actually be a good candidate for reproduction. I know most collectors would prefer the second set, but the first set is probably among the more recognizable for those who grew up in the 80s. They appeared in the middle of G1's run in the US (whether you were early or late on the MLP hype train, there's a good chance you saw them), they were sold worldwide and they introduced an aesthetic that spread to a lot of other sets. They weren't in the cartoon, but appeared on a lot of merchandise. They don't have any gimmicks that are difficult to reproduce. The only drawback for Bridge Direct might be that they'd have to recreate five different molds to make the set.
If they went with a reproduction of the TAF babies instead, they'd only need three molds. These would be in high demand by collectors and the designs would still be recognizable to most G1 nostalgics. Might actually not be a bad idea! The question is if they would reproduce them just as they were, or switch around the species to match their parents.
Or Birthflowers!
I'll bet the first set of princesses would sell well too.
Incidentally, there is an ad in a French magazine that implies that the first set of Rainbow ponies will be rereleased. (Not sure if by The Bridge Direct or by someone else . . . It showed pictures of retro SSC dolls on the same page, does TBD produce them in France?)
. . But anyway it's from a toy magazine called La Revue du Jouet (which I think translates into something like "The Journal of Play") and it shows Windy, Sunlight, and Skydancer (out of package).
So I looked up retro Strawberry Shortcake . . . currently they are produced in France by Kanaï Kids toy company. They also make retro Fisher-Price (another thing produced by The Bridge Direct in the US.)If you want to laugh, please look at some of our translations of g1 and g3 pony names.My favorite include Sifflebizz (Wind Whistler) and Millie (g3 Pinkie Pie... still don't know how they managed to give her that name).
So I sent them an email asking if they would be making retro MLPs as well. Have not heard back yet but I'll let you guys know if I hear from them. (Also Strawberry Shortcake is called Charlotte Aux Fraises in France . . . I learned something today, lol.)
Princesses would annoy me because they'd be bushwoolied. No offence, children of America ;)
LM, would it be possible to send me the link or information to that French thing privately? I can read French but I haven't seen anything relating to it online. If something was to come out in France, then the chances of it coming here are quite good, but it could just be people taking advantage of the current hype to spread around rumours...
Princesses would annoy me because they'd be bushwoolied. No offence, children of America ;)
LM, would it be possible to send me the link or information to that French thing privately? I can read French but I haven't seen anything relating to it online. If something was to come out in France, then the chances of it coming here are quite good, but it could just be people taking advantage of the current hype to spread around rumours...
Well! Its not OUR fault you guys got the dragons!
:silly:
Princesses would annoy me because they'd be bushwoolied. No offence, children of America ;)
LM, would it be possible to send me the link or information to that French thing privately? I can read French but I haven't seen anything relating to it online. If something was to come out in France, then the chances of it coming here are quite good, but it could just be people taking advantage of the current hype to spread around rumours...
Well! Its not OUR fault you guys got the dragons!
:silly:
Honestly most of our names are fine or on the level of the english ones (but of course to me they seem more ridiculous because they are in the language i speak since forever), but i love the strange names we have sometimes like Millie, Spike being named Leo,or Tiddley-Winks being Tidou (i don't get why they used a diminutive version of her original name while they translated most of them), or some of the strange translations in FiM (they translated changelings as impostors in a season 6 episode when they were called changelings since season 2), or some of the voices (Megan in MLP n Friends has a voice that sounds like a child way younger than the character is ).Also our dub of some toys are hilarious (like the talking princess twilight sparkle, who has a voice that's so bad i love it.Sounds like someone who doesn't know why she's there).I'll admit we have pretty cool names sometimes, like g3 Lily Lightly being called Irisia.Princesses would annoy me because they'd be bushwoolied. No offence, children of America ;)
LM, would it be possible to send me the link or information to that French thing privately? I can read French but I haven't seen anything relating to it online. If something was to come out in France, then the chances of it coming here are quite good, but it could just be people taking advantage of the current hype to spread around rumours...
Well! Its not OUR fault you guys got the dragons!
:silly:
Yes, yes it is. It's entirely your fault. Repent right now and make more dragons immediately. *hmph*.
To bushwoolie or not to bushwoolie. That is the question...
xD
Back on topic. LM, thanks for that, very interesting. I mean, without a pony in box it's hard to say much about who or how or when or where or any of those things. BUT all the comments about links between parent and child, the favourites from our childhood, and then the specific mention of SSC and MLP...you have to wonder what exactly is going on...
Jorgito can confirm or deny (and please correct me if I'm wrong) but I think it does talk specifically of a reissue of 1980s dolls, which is the Strawberry Shortcake thing. I guess that's as promising as we can be right now.
They did reissue those before, but I can't figure from the pictures if they're g1s or not.
Letter to Hasbro UK my next port of call...
@Jorgito, I don't think that English names are so amazing that we get to laugh at French ones ;)
I love Shady's two French names - Incognito (on my French one's card) and Petit Ombre (which I guess is Canadian?) They're both really cute.
Jorgito, what is the "cinema" part about? I was so confused by that and so was Google Translate, lol.It's definitely talking about the g4 movie, it says "carried by the release of the movie in theaters,the little ponies of our childhood are coming on the shelves"
Anyone remember Are You Being Served? (British comedy show). They had a running joke about Mrs. Slocombe's cat, Pussy. ;)
OHHHH, okay! Thanks! I guessed it was about the G4 movie but the first verb really confused Google, it kept giving me translations like "OPEN" and "GATE".That's probably because you typed "portes" instead of "portés".Without the accent it means doors or gates instead of carried
I would love it if you would! I did my best but . . . hmm . . . yeeeeah. I don't speak French. :P
In the spanish fcb forum we have been told that they will come later on to the UK and Europe, to be patient and do not fall for spending lots of money on ponies we will have a few months later. But that is all.
I must say that even though everyone does whatever he or she wants, l have seen people taking advantage of this topic and selling ponies for 5 times their actual price, playing on the wanting of others. Ebay tends to go crazy on people’s dreams.
I, personally, would not pay a little fortune for them if they are only sold in the US, ok it is a big market, but the rest of the world we do exist too. And earth ponies are not my most wanted ones. If they sell unicorns or other sets, maybe.
By the way my wish would be they put out some Mimics so that people would stop selling them as if they were made of gold. It could be so much fun to have actual new TE ponies. Same as for other HTF ponies.
Honey, we've done calls to action. We've tried to make our voices heard by Hasbro. We've tried to make our wallets heard by Hasbro, too. Hasbro is much more interested in catering to their most current audience, fans of their more modern (and less original) toy line. When the "mane 6" concept didn't work for the G3.5 era, they tried the same concept again and found adults AND kids who would buy the same toys over and over again with very slight variations. When they can make money by using the same molds and colors and materials over and over again, they don't really feel like they need to do anything else. I'm happy they threw us even the tiniest bone with these 35th anniversary ponies.I wasn't EPXPECTING anythig. I was saying, its an option. A possibility. I most CERTAINLY don't expect an uprising and movements of passion and calls to action with anyone here.Takara ponies might be tricky to re-release, since they were made by Takara and all. I have no idea how that sort of stuff works, but I'd imagine the rights for them would probably be shared between Takara and Hasbro, or somesuch? Could be tricky to license, especially if they were made by a third company (like how these are made by The Bridge Direct instead of Hasbro themselves) instead of Hasbro and/or Takara.we could ask Takara nicely? They might be willing to work with Bridge, like Hasbro let Takara work with liscensing and manufacturing,.
can't be the only one who wants the Takara ponies, and if the g4 fandom can rally and change things regarding helping other fans in times of need, to getting pony names canonized, then I can't see why the original fans can't band together to get other ponies in the g1 branch of toyline more focus by the companies who may or may not have an ear open. Isn't that what a fandom community is all about, support for the franchises characters, and making stuff happen?
Just because you want it to happen isn't a reason to expect the whole community to rally to agree with you. If it means tha tmuch, though, try writing to Hasbro and Takara yourself. That'd be a first step.
thank you immensely for the pointers. I did as you said, though they didn't help put in the toy/ electoronics dept where I bought it, but the customer service desk they sent me back to was really nice and gave me my discount. Every penny counts when buying ponies. So I'm a happy collector now.soooo.......I picked up Blossom today, in hopes of giving it to an acquaintance (still heavily debating on going through with it, even after I giftwrapped it and all). But when I asked th Target employee if the 20% off sale included the g1 ponies, as they advertised (20% ALL MLP merch), he said no. I feel jipped. All MLP merch means ALL MLP merch. g1 ponies/ g4 movie and all. ALL.
Take the receipt, advertisement, and your best firm smile back to talk to a manager.
That endcap will have it's own unique "C" part of the DPCI. (Department, Class, Item). The class belongs to those reproductions, and though any employee should have been able to read the ad and make an adjustment, most don't like to do it without a manager.
You don't need to take the pony back, just the paperwork. You are right, and a manager or decent customer service person will help.
They are just following what the computer tells them, don't take it personally. In computer world, those aren't ponies. They are repro-endcap items.
Adding to what Sunset said so much better than me, we're also talking about long dead generations which, though successful in their day, and nostalgic, and fond favourites for us, aren't in Hasbro's scheme of production.I'm 100% down for releases of different ponies across all generations rather than sticking just to the original mane 6, don't get me wrong. I would love a "MLP time capsule" that had one of the original main 6, maybe a TAF pony, a Takara, Dream Beauty, g2, g3, g3.5 and a g4 pony at random.
The Takara ponies were not especially successful, are not (as I think LM said) really nostalgic in the MLP sense, and while popular with a niche set of collectors, aren't really fond favourites. I think that so long as we don't see hide or hair of ponies like Gusty in these kind of releases, there's no chance of anything more diverse.
Takara ponies are also designed and made to be sold to a Japanese market. The expense of trying to work that out to do a global release on a questionable brand isn't going to appeal to Hasbro's pockets.
I did think the other day it would be nice if Hasbro did a set with original Applejack, Bright Bramley, G3 Applejack and G4 applejack. I know BB isn't really an Applejack, but she has to be kin...and G3 Applejack stands out. But that really would mark out 35 years. The first ponies (aside from being 1982) only mark out, well, 1982...and I guess the reissued mail orders or whatever the UK did with them.
I think they'd do better with iconic ponies, but I don't understand really why 35th anniversary of MLP has to limit itself to G1. I am pretty sure 25th Anniversary did something with G3 at the time...but we've never had a truly allencompassing set.
Or maybe the Mane 6 as G1 style or G3 style and their alleged base ponies in G4 style and them something with G2 style... I dunno. Just something to mark out the whole span of pony, rather than just what happened at the beginning.
Honey, we've done calls to action. We've tried to make our voices heard by Hasbro. We've tried to make our wallets heard by Hasbro, too. Hasbro is much more interested in catering to their most current audience, fans of their more modern (and less original) toy line. When the "mane 6" concept didn't work for the G3.5 era, they tried the same concept again and found adults AND kids who would buy the same toys over and over again with very slight variations. When they can make money by using the same molds and colors and materials over and over again, they don't really feel like they need to do anything else. I'm happy they threw us even the tiniest bone with these 35th anniversary ponies.I wasn't EPXPECTING anythig. I was saying, its an option. A possibility. I most CERTAINLY don't expect an uprising and movements of passion and calls to action with anyone here.Takara ponies might be tricky to re-release, since they were made by Takara and all. I have no idea how that sort of stuff works, but I'd imagine the rights for them would probably be shared between Takara and Hasbro, or somesuch? Could be tricky to license, especially if they were made by a third company (like how these are made by The Bridge Direct instead of Hasbro themselves) instead of Hasbro and/or Takara.we could ask Takara nicely? They might be willing to work with Bridge, like Hasbro let Takara work with liscensing and manufacturing,.
can't be the only one who wants the Takara ponies, and if the g4 fandom can rally and change things regarding helping other fans in times of need, to getting pony names canonized, then I can't see why the original fans can't band together to get other ponies in the g1 branch of toyline more focus by the companies who may or may not have an ear open. Isn't that what a fandom community is all about, support for the franchises characters, and making stuff happen?
Just because you want it to happen isn't a reason to expect the whole community to rally to agree with you. If it means tha tmuch, though, try writing to Hasbro and Takara yourself. That'd be a first step.
The utterly agonising irony if Hasbro released commemorative versions of Firefly and Glory and yet never sold them in the UK.Exactly my point. Seeing 35th anniversary pomies being sold on eBay for 49,99$ when they cost 10$ is too much for me to bare. I am not a desperate collector. Since they told us we would have them in Europe, then we will wait. Besides the US is not the only pony market in the world... at least l hope so.
Again.
People should absolutely not be paying scalpers for these ponies. Not to import them, not to get them quickly, not at all. All that will do is set the market in stone and encourage more scalpers. So let people sell them on ebay for silly money. Just don't buy them.
Instead of a complete different set, I'd like for them to release a set of iconic ponies from a bunch of different sets. So like one Twinkle Eye (either Fizzy or Mimic), and one So Soft (either North Star or Lofty) and one Sparkle (Sky Rocket?) and one Perfume Puff (Red Roses), and so on.
I did think the other day it would be nice if Hasbro did a set with original Applejack, Bright Bramley, G3 Applejack and G4 applejack. I know BB isn't really an Applejack, but she has to be kin...and G3 Applejack stands out. But that really would mark out 35 years. The first ponies (aside from being 1982) only mark out, well, 1982...and I guess the reissued mail orders or whatever the UK did with them.
I think they'd do better with iconic ponies, but I don't understand really why 35th anniversary of MLP has to limit itself to G1. I am pretty sure 25th Anniversary did something with G3 at the time...but we've never had a truly allencompassing set.
Or maybe the Mane 6 as G1 style or G3 style and their alleged base ponies in G4 style and them something with G2 style... I dunno. Just something to mark out the whole span of pony, rather than just what happened at the beginning.
The utterly agonising irony if Hasbro released commemorative versions of Firefly and Glory and yet never sold them in the UK.
After 3 different Target runs I finally found my set today! They were on an endcap near the other MLP, so if you don't see them right away, be sure to check the whole toy section, they might be hiding! I told myself I wouldn'y buy the whole set, but then i just couldn't bear to split them up, I have no self control! :P I think someone asked for comparison pics of them with the 2008 re release, and I don't think I saw any pics like that? Hope these will help someone out a little! Minty was the easiest to get to on my shelf, and my fav so she's my model ;)
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Overall these guys are MUCH better in quality than the old re release. The plastic is a little squishier (not as much as the originals though!) and they're still pretty bright, but not as bad as the 2008 releases. They also stand by themselves!
I just read on our spanish group that a swedish store has confirmed the first rainbow pony set to be delivered in their shop somewhere around February and they confirmed France too to have rainbow ponies as a 35th anniversary. So we can relax and wait here in Europe.The utterly agonising irony if Hasbro released commemorative versions of Firefly and Glory and yet never sold them in the UK.
But if they do, it won't be rerelease for the UK, it will be the first time those ponies are released there. Better late than never! :lol:
If the first Rainbow set is the next to be reproduced, I guess that feels a little bit boring, but if they look nice I will definitely be happy! And with those three molds they can easily make most of the other ponies from year 2. The shy pose in particular was used for a lot of noteworthy ponies during G1.
I just read on our spanish group that a swedish store has confirmed the first rainbow pony set to be delivered in their shop somewhere around February and they confirmed France too to have rainbow ponies as a 35th anniversary. So we can relax and wait here in Europe.The utterly agonising irony if Hasbro released commemorative versions of Firefly and Glory and yet never sold them in the UK.
But if they do, it won't be rerelease for the UK, it will be the first time those ponies are released there. Better late than never! :lol:
If the first Rainbow set is the next to be reproduced, I guess that feels a little bit boring, but if they look nice I will definitely be happy! And with those three molds they can easily make most of the other ponies from year 2. The shy pose in particular was used for a lot of noteworthy ponies during G1.
I just read on our spanish group that a swedish store has confirmed the first rainbow pony set to be delivered in their shop somewhere around February and they confirmed France too to have rainbow ponies as a 35th anniversary. So we can relax and wait here in Europe.The utterly agonising irony if Hasbro released commemorative versions of Firefly and Glory and yet never sold them in the UK.
But if they do, it won't be rerelease for the UK, it will be the first time those ponies are released there. Better late than never! :lol:
If the first Rainbow set is the next to be reproduced, I guess that feels a little bit boring, but if they look nice I will definitely be happy! And with those three molds they can easily make most of the other ponies from year 2. The shy pose in particular was used for a lot of noteworthy ponies during G1.
I just read on our spanish group that a swedish store has confirmed the first rainbow pony set to be delivered in their shop somewhere around February and they confirmed France too to have rainbow ponies as a 35th anniversary. So we can relax and wait here in Europe.The utterly agonising irony if Hasbro released commemorative versions of Firefly and Glory and yet never sold them in the UK.
But if they do, it won't be rerelease for the UK, it will be the first time those ponies are released there. Better late than never! :lol:
If the first Rainbow set is the next to be reproduced, I guess that feels a little bit boring, but if they look nice I will definitely be happy! And with those three molds they can easily make most of the other ponies from year 2. The shy pose in particular was used for a lot of noteworthy ponies during G1.
AWESOME!!
And wow, I hope they do release a set with Firefly, Glory, etc in the UK / Europe. I imagine they would sell crazy-well in the countries where they were prominent in the comics, yet not sold in toy form. Like, most people are not pony collectors and probably have no idea that they even existed anywhere.
I just read on our spanish group that a swedish store has confirmed the first rainbow pony set to be delivered in their shop somewhere around February and they confirmed France too to have rainbow ponies as a 35th anniversary. So we can relax and wait here in Europe.The utterly agonising irony if Hasbro released commemorative versions of Firefly and Glory and yet never sold them in the UK.
But if they do, it won't be rerelease for the UK, it will be the first time those ponies are released there. Better late than never! :lol:
If the first Rainbow set is the next to be reproduced, I guess that feels a little bit boring, but if they look nice I will definitely be happy! And with those three molds they can easily make most of the other ponies from year 2. The shy pose in particular was used for a lot of noteworthy ponies during G1.
Adding to what Sunset said so much better than me, we're also talking about long dead generations which, though successful in their day, and nostalgic, and fond favourites for us, aren't in Hasbro's scheme of production.
The Takara ponies were not especially successful, are not (as I think LM said) really nostalgic in the MLP sense, and while popular with a niche set of collectors, aren't really fond favourites. I think that so long as we don't see hide or hair of ponies like Gusty in these kind of releases, there's no chance of anything more diverse.
Takara ponies are also designed and made to be sold to a Japanese market. The expense of trying to work that out to do a global release on a questionable brand isn't going to appeal to Hasbro's pockets.
I did think the other day it would be nice if Hasbro did a set with original Applejack, Bright Bramley, G3 Applejack and G4 applejack. I know BB isn't really an Applejack, but she has to be kin...and G3 Applejack stands out. But that really would mark out 35 years. The first ponies (aside from being 1982) only mark out, well, 1982...and I guess the reissued mail orders or whatever the UK did with them.
I think they'd do better with iconic ponies, but I don't understand really why 35th anniversary of MLP has to limit itself to G1. I am pretty sure 25th Anniversary did something with G3 at the time...but we've never had a truly allencompassing set.
Or maybe the Mane 6 as G1 style or G3 style and their alleged base ponies in G4 style and them something with G2 style... I dunno. Just something to mark out the whole span of pony, rather than just what happened at the beginning.
Unfortunately since these are licenced to a different company I doubt they could include G4. Which is a shame because they did "Then and Now" sets for SSC since they also had the modern SSC licence. And I doubt they would have done any in between gens because G2 was considered a failure in the US and G3 is too recent for the "Nostalgia market". Tbh if they bring back a 90s toy they should bring back the original LPS.
A Spanish MLP collector just posted this screenshot on Facebook and gave me permission to share it! :DOh, I hope they come to the U.S.!
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A Spanish MLP collector just posted this screenshot on Facebook and gave me permission to share it! :D. This is wonderful news! :yay:
http://heckyeahponyscans.tumblr.com/post/169674364588
(Feel free to embed the image in the thread, I just can't because I'm on a Chromebook without a mouse or right-click option right now, ha ha. So I can't get to the image's URL.)
... It may be that Europe will get Rainbow ponies first and the Collector ponies second? Like the UK getting the Wave 2 G4 Baby Sea ponies first and the Wave 1 G4 Baby Sea ponies second . . . ;)
... It may be that Europe will get Rainbow ponies first and the Collector ponies second? Like the UK getting the Wave 2 G4 Baby Sea ponies first and the Wave 1 G4 Baby Sea ponies second . . . ;)
My thoughts exactly! :lol:
I think that this may happen. :coffee:
I think the US will get the Rainbow ponies. The Facebook chat, that was a European collector who was messaging The Bridge Direct asking if Europe would get retro ponies. So when The Bridge Direct said "Europe will get Rainbow ponies", I don't think that implies "the US will not get Rainbow ponies", if that makes sense.
I sent my own Facebook message to TBD asking if Europe will get Collector ponies / will the US get Rainbow ponies . . . I'll let you guys know if / when they answer. :) It may be that Europe will get Rainbow ponies first and the Collector ponies second? Like the UK getting the Wave 2 G4 Baby Sea ponies first and the Wave 1 G4 Baby Sea ponies second . . . ;)
Is it just me or is it sounding like Europe will only be getting the Rainbow Ponies and the US will only be getting the first 6 Ponies? :huh: Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled that those in Europe won't be left out! But this will make it maddening for anyone who, like me, wants the complete sets. I really hope I turn out to be wrong about this!
And what's this rumor about the Pretty Parlor?? Is there any chance that it's true? Surely not... it's way too good to be true.... since Peachy and The Pretty Parlor was the very first pony thing I ever got, I would just die to be able to re-live that moment! But surely a playset is way too much to reproduce just for the collector and nostalgia market....?
Oh, that's fantastic news about the Rainbow ponies!! Has there been any confirmation about whether or not these will hit the UK too? I see it looks like they're definitely coming out in Europe and technically we are still in the EU, but Europe release doesn't always = UK release so it'd be nice to know for sure..
LadyPinwheel, if you are in communication with them, can you ask them whether the UK is included in their catchall term of Europe? Because you know, it's never a sure thing...
LadyPinwheel, if you are in communication with them, can you ask them whether the UK is included in their catchall term of Europe? Because you know, it's never a sure thing...
Sure! I will ask them too. ^^ I think it's easier once the communication channel is open. So if there are any other questions you want me to ask the, please let me know. Some times with the excitement y leave things out.
LadyPinwheel, if you are in communication with them, can you ask them whether the UK is included in their catchall term of Europe? Because you know, it's never a sure thing...
Sure! I will ask them too. ^^ I think it's easier once the communication channel is open. So if there are any other questions you want me to ask the, please let me know. Some times with the excitement y leave things out.
I think just whether they will be in the UK is probably enough to be going on with. I guess we'll also need to know if they're going to be specific store exclusives and when they're going to come out, but those things are less important at the moment than the other question. So if you don't mind, that would be great. And the more they know that there's interest from lots of different countries about these releases, the more likely they might decide it's worth carrying on.
LadyPinwheel, if you are in communication with them, can you ask them whether the UK is included in their catchall term of Europe? Because you know, it's never a sure thing...
Sure! I will ask them too. ^^ I think it's easier once the communication channel is open. So if there are any other questions you want me to ask the, please let me know. Some times with the excitement y leave things out.
I think just whether they will be in the UK is probably enough to be going on with. I guess we'll also need to know if they're going to be specific store exclusives and when they're going to come out, but those things are less important at the moment than the other question. So if you don't mind, that would be great. And the more they know that there's interest from lots of different countries about these releases, the more likely they might decide it's worth carrying on.
Message sent!!
BTW, I'm sure you can help me. Here in Spain we didn't get the 6 CP ponies. We did have the piggies, but never the basic 6. Did the rest of Europe get the Basic 6? I know Italy had their collectors with variations. But I mean the US release.
Thanks for doing that. Ugh, Europe in general? I don't actually know because you guys had so many variant sets. I do know the UK had them, though. I know someone here has a catalogue with them in from Hasbro UK, and also I spoke to someone who had Bluebelle from new, but on a US card here. So probably an import right at the start.
We had no variants, just the US release of these ponies, but through weird channels with the concave set, as we didn't have the Mail Order. I know Cotton Candy and Blossom just came out in the normal set like the US had, only on slightly amended cards to remove the unicorns and pegasus ponies we didn't have. I know Snuzzle was in an Argos offr with baby bow tie's stroller and then came in the 1987 parlour. Butterscotch had the Gymkhana in 1984 and 1985 as there are 2 different boxes for this. Argos sold Bluebelle as a single pony for a while but I have no information about her card and whether she was also from the US originally. Minty I have no information for, but when I was carbooting, I picked up lots of both CF and FF ponies loose. Just in our fact file, some of the information about them is a bit hazy, like Hasbro UK themselves weren't even totally sure who they were (Minty is purple, Bluebelle's name is spelt wrong).
BUT we know the UK and the rest of Europe don't always or even often follow the same rules. I wouldn't like to guess...except that if you did get the original sets, why would they have made variants to sell there..? I meab, if they were already in the UK, and the UK did export stuff to Scandinavia at least...?
I never thought about it before, but you might have a point.
I have no information on any insert from the UK relating to the flat foots as a set. I only know we had them for sure because I've found them and have spoken to people who have evidence...
@LM - some of that set in Scandinavia. Packaged in cards marked Hasbro UK but exported. Not at all bitter here *grinds teeth* but well documented. Someone from scandinavia will be able to tell you who. This is the set that also included yellow Moondancer I think.
I'd suggest that UK / Euro collectors might want to contact The Bridge Direct and be like, "Hey, heads up, even though Glory, Firefly, etc weren't sold here, they were the main characters in this very popular comic for X number of years. So please sell them here if you ever make them."
Because The Bridge Direct wouldn't have any way of knowing about the comic (let alone which ponies were in it), and their business depends on non-collecting but nostalgic adults buying their toys, not just collectors . . .
Their contact info is here:
http://www.thebridgedirect.com/contact.php
Aw no, sorry to hear that page doesn't work for you.
Here's their snail mail address:
The Bridge Direct
301 Yamato Rd.
Suite 2112
Boca Raton, FL 33431
USA
And their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBridgeDirect/
Facebook has a messaging system, or people can post directly on their wall. :)
I cant get over how many sets of these ponies are on ebay now! Is everyone buying them to re sell them?
I have seen them for 50$ which l find really a rip off. Some people really play on others hopes. This is why l insisted on telling everypony the news l got, l hate ppl taking advantage of others.I cant get over how many sets of these ponies are on ebay now! Is everyone buying them to re sell them?
If they sell, then I guess that's all Hasbro etc need to know. More worrying is the scalping. I mean, $15, fine, cover your fees -but $30? Taking them out of stores and away from people who want them to make a profit? Morally wrong to me...
I'd suggest that UK / Euro collectors might want to contact The Bridge Direct and be like, "Hey, heads up, even though Glory, Firefly, etc weren't sold here, they were the main characters in this very popular comic for X number of years. So please sell them here if you ever make them."
Because The Bridge Direct wouldn't have any way of knowing about the comic (let alone which ponies were in it), and their business depends on non-collecting but nostalgic adults buying their toys, not just collectors . . .
Their contact info is here:
http://www.thebridgedirect.com/contact.php
I have seen them for 50$ which l find really a rip off. Some people really play on others hopes. This is why l insisted on telling everypony the news l got, l hate ppl taking advantage of others.I cant get over how many sets of these ponies are on ebay now! Is everyone buying them to re sell them?
If they sell, then I guess that's all Hasbro etc need to know. More worrying is the scalping. I mean, $15, fine, cover your fees -but $30? Taking them out of stores and away from people who want them to make a profit? Morally wrong to me...
I'd suggest that UK / Euro collectors might want to contact The Bridge Direct and be like, "Hey, heads up, even though Glory, Firefly, etc weren't sold here, they were the main characters in this very popular comic for X number of years. So please sell them here if you ever make them."
Because The Bridge Direct wouldn't have any way of knowing about the comic (let alone which ponies were in it), and their business depends on non-collecting but nostalgic adults buying their toys, not just collectors . . .
Their contact info is here:
http://www.thebridgedirect.com/contact.php
Thanks for the link to the site! I think I put in a message to them correctly. This is what I sent. I'll let y'all know if I receive a response.
"Hi! I just wanted to contact you to say how exciting it was to find retro My Little Pony in Target the other day! The whole My Little Pony collecting community is excited about it. I have just a few questions in regards to this. Will they be available in stores other than Target? Will additional ponies be released?
Finally, has the possibility been considered to engage the collecting community by making characters that have never been released? Such as the "mystery" pony (white earth pony with rainbow hair) seen in the original My Little Pony special that was never made into a toy?
Thank you for your time. I look forward to your response!"
We are launching My Little Pony retro in UK with the G1 Rainbow Ponies. They will be available through various distributors and retailers. Please follow our Facebook page for updates! :)[
Yes I am certain some have restocked! We bought out the first case from the store my boyfriend works at, and just a few days ago I went back and another set was sitting on the endcap with the other retro items. So they definitely restocked. Since I opened my first Blossom, I bought another one to keep in box, and left the rest for others.
I get the feeling you will. I feel like they've begun now with the Collector ponies over there, but as LadyPinwheel said, they're a bit more obscure in memory here, so they're going to bring us in with the Rainbow Ponies. I suspect when we get those, you'll get them too. I also think everyone in the UK should go ask them for the ponies we never had in the 80s, like I think LM suggested. Medley, Glory, Firefly, etc. Because if they're basing this on what sold where, chances are if they make those, we'll miss out on them unless we make it clear we really want them too. They are part of our childhoods as well, after all. :)Yes I am certain some have restocked! We bought out the first case from the store my boyfriend works at, and just a few days ago I went back and another set was sitting on the endcap with the other retro items. So they definitely restocked. Since I opened my first Blossom, I bought another one to keep in box, and left the rest for others.
That is great news. :) It gives me hope I find the other 5 eventually. I can't bring myself to pay 5x the retail price on Ebay.
I'm also so happy to hear that Europe will get the retro Rainbow ponies. I hope this US gets them too.
Ponyfan
Thanks to LM's tips about the contact, I sent a message on facebook last night asking about the UK.
This is the response I got:QuoteWe are launching My Little Pony retro in UK with the G1 Rainbow Ponies. They will be available through various distributors and retailers. Please follow our Facebook page for updates! :)[
So yes, guys, we are getting Rainbow Ponies. No mention of the Collector Ponies but I think LadyPinwheel nailed that with what she said about them being more obscure in Europe. Rainbow Ponies clearly not obscure, very popular.
I get the feeling you will. I feel like they've begun now with the Collector ponies over there, but as LadyPinwheel said, they're a bit more obscure in memory here, so they're going to bring us in with the Rainbow Ponies. I suspect when we get those, you'll get them too. I also think everyone in the UK should go ask them for the ponies we never had in the 80s, like I think LM suggested. Medley, Glory, Firefly, etc. Because if they're basing this on what sold where, chances are if they make those, we'll miss out on them unless we make it clear we really want them too. They are part of our childhoods as well, after all. :)Yes I am certain some have restocked! We bought out the first case from the store my boyfriend works at, and just a few days ago I went back and another set was sitting on the endcap with the other retro items. So they definitely restocked. Since I opened my first Blossom, I bought another one to keep in box, and left the rest for others.
That is great news. :) It gives me hope I find the other 5 eventually. I can't bring myself to pay 5x the retail price on Ebay.
I'm also so happy to hear that Europe will get the retro Rainbow ponies. I hope this US gets them too.
Ponyfan
Wouldn't that be awesome though? I mean they couldn't do it with every set, but if they even picked on one or two to do a swapabout so we got your ponies and you got ours? Just for one set?
Although I know you guys would ask for Mountain Boys because you're all so predictable...
*runs far far away before the pea-soup gun comes out*
My childhood mountain boys are my one comfort for the Medley and Glory that never came to live with child me when I was small :(
Hello,
The first wave of ponies will be in stores in January (Target, TRU and others, but not Walmart). It includes the original 6 ponies released in 1982:
Butterscotch
Blue Belle
Minty
Snuzzle
Cotton Candy
Blossom
There will be additional waves in Summer/Fall 2018. The Big Brother ponies are not part of 2018 plans but could be for future waves in our 3year plan.
Thank you,
Customer Service
Hey, hey, hey! I got a response. The weird thing though is that I did *not* ask about the Big Brother ponies. So either they got me confused with someone else or they have gotten that many requests that it's an automatic response.Quote
Hello,
The first wave of ponies will be in stores in January (Target, TRU and others, but not Walmart). It includes the original 6 ponies released in 1982:
Butterscotch
Blue Belle
Minty
Snuzzle
Cotton Candy
Blossom
There will be additional waves in Summer/Fall 2018. The Big Brother ponies are not part of 2018 plans but could be for future waves in our 3year plan.
Thank you,
Customer Service
So great news! Not a Target exclusive *and* they have a whole THREE YEAR plan! :frolic:
I went to a bigger target with higher hopes, and every end cap is completely trashed with broken/clearence toys so I couldnt find ANYTHING
So I bought socks and a stress relief gudetama squishy instead
Well, the first set was sold from 1982 TO 1983. The bulk of the collector ponies probably were sold in 1983 because IIRC companies tend to release new lines a few months before Christmas . . . they then sell that line throughout the year after the New Year. Like I know the G2 ponies were stamped with 1997, but really they started showing up in stores en masse in 1998.
I imagine they went with 1983 because "35th anniversary" sounds better than "36th anniversary". ;)
Hey, hey, hey! I got a response. The weird thing though is that I did *not* ask about the Big Brother ponies. So either they got me confused with someone else or they have gotten that many requests that it's an automatic response.Quote
Hello,
The first wave of ponies will be in stores in January (Target, TRU and others, but not Walmart). It includes the original 6 ponies released in 1982:
Butterscotch
Blue Belle
Minty
Snuzzle
Cotton Candy
Blossom
There will be additional waves in Summer/Fall 2018. The Big Brother ponies are not part of 2018 plans but could be for future waves in our 3year plan.
Thank you,
Customer Service
So great news! Not a Target exclusive *and* they have a whole THREE YEAR plan! :frolic:
Hey, hey, hey! I got a response. The weird thing though is that I did *not* ask about the Big Brother ponies. So either they got me confused with someone else or they have gotten that many requests that it's an automatic response.Quote
Hello,
The first wave of ponies will be in stores in January (Target, TRU and others, but not Walmart). It includes the original 6 ponies released in 1982:
Butterscotch
Blue Belle
Minty
Snuzzle
Cotton Candy
Blossom
There will be additional waves in Summer/Fall 2018. The Big Brother ponies are not part of 2018 plans but could be for future waves in our 3year plan.
Thank you,
Customer Service
So great news! Not a Target exclusive *and* they have a whole THREE YEAR plan! :frolic:
I hope they show up everywhere for everyone! :)
Hey, hey, hey! I got a response. The weird thing though is that I did *not* ask about the Big Brother ponies. So either they got me confused with someone else or they have gotten that many requests that it's an automatic response.Quote
Hello,
The first wave of ponies will be in stores in January (Target, TRU and others, but not Walmart). It includes the original 6 ponies released in 1982:
Butterscotch
Blue Belle
Minty
Snuzzle
Cotton Candy
Blossom
There will be additional waves in Summer/Fall 2018. The Big Brother ponies are not part of 2018 plans but could be for future waves in our 3year plan.
Thank you,
Customer Service
So great news! Not a Target exclusive *and* they have a whole THREE YEAR plan! :frolic:
:freak: I'm so happy there's a 3 year plan and more sets planned!! Also happy to hear that TRU is getting them, not just Target. Really hoping these come to Canada and everywhere else.
That's fantastic news! Wonder if further info will drop at this years Hascon. *crosses fingers* Would love to see what the next ponies look like plus the artwork. :frolic: :whoa: :whoa:
That's fantastic news! Wonder if further info will drop at this years Hascon. *crosses fingers* Would love to see what the next ponies look like plus the artwork. :frolic: :whoa: :whoa:
Hascon is skipping this year-- it will be back in 2019 :)
As super duper exciting it is to hear about a 3 year plan with multiple release sets- the collector in me is already distressed about shelf space :drunk: Not to mention my wallet... :money: :dizzy:
That's fantastic news! Wonder if further info will drop at this years Hascon. *crosses fingers* Would love to see what the next ponies look like plus the artwork. :frolic: :whoa: :whoa:
Hascon is skipping this year-- it will be back in 2019 :)
But the New York Toy Fair is just around the corner. Surely we will hear something from that. Usually that's when companies have their whole year's lineup on display.
As super duper exciting it is to hear about a 3 year plan with multiple release sets- the collector in me is already distressed about shelf space :drunk: Not to mention my wallet... :money: :dizzy:
That's fantastic news! Wonder if further info will drop at this years Hascon. *crosses fingers* Would love to see what the next ponies look like plus the artwork. :frolic: :whoa: :whoa:
Hascon is skipping this year-- it will be back in 2019 :)
But the New York Toy Fair is just around the corner. Surely we will hear something from that. Usually that's when companies have their whole year's lineup on display.
Hasbro is not making the retro pony toys though- look for Bridge Direct at ToyFair
That's fantastic news! Wonder if further info will drop at this years Hascon. *crosses fingers* Would love to see what the next ponies look like plus the artwork. :frolic: :whoa: :whoa:
Hascon is skipping this year-- it will be back in 2019 :)
But the New York Toy Fair is just around the corner. Surely we will hear something from that. Usually that's when companies have their whole year's lineup on display.
Hasbro is not making the retro pony toys though- look for Bridge Direct at ToyFair
Im sure someone will get some pics or video from their booth as well.
I already am in minus space. I can see this will be problematic ><
Thanks for saying that because my brain brain defaulted to Hasbro.That's fantastic news! Wonder if further info will drop at this years Hascon. *crosses fingers* Would love to see what the next ponies look like plus the artwork. :frolic: :whoa: :whoa:
Hascon is skipping this year-- it will be back in 2019 :)
But the New York Toy Fair is just around the corner. Surely we will hear something from that. Usually that's when companies have their whole year's lineup on display.
Hasbro is not making the retro pony toys though- look for Bridge Direct at ToyFair
We never had a 25th anniversary release so...yeah.
I visited my local TRU (UK) and asked them about the anniversary ponies today - they hadn't a clue - so I filled them in ;)We never had a 25th anniversary release so...yeah.
Taffeta - we have! :lol: I deffo saw them for sale in TRU UK (collector pose version, box of 3) - I can pinpoint it as I bought a Barbie Mini Kingdom 6-inch doll set in a clam-shell style case that very same day - was going through a "Pippa doll" nostalgia phase and they won-out over the pony set! I remember it well as I had low funds and had to decide which one to buy! :lol: Maybe they were very limited and not found in all stores at the time?
I thanked them for releasing these and requested the Mountain Boys to be released in the US because I have always wanted them and they are always way too expensive! If anyone else would like to see the mountain boys let them know! 💙
I thanked them for releasing these and requested the Mountain Boys to be released in the US because I have always wanted them and they are always way too expensive! If anyone else would like to see the mountain boys let them know! 💙
I thanked them for releasing these and requested the Mountain Boys to be released in the US because I have always wanted them and they are always way too expensive! If anyone else would like to see the mountain boys let them know! 💙
*nudges LAW* See? Predictable ;)
But I think it would be so nice if they did that. Release something European in the US and something US in Europe. Just in the interests of international pony good will.
Although I would like to have these as well in the UK. They were a big part of my childhood.
Let's hope that, ultimately, everything they release is available everywhere. And maybe it covers some less expected aspects like this.
BUT...
I worry a bit about having too much hope invested in this whole project before we know how much they are planning to do. I also think that probably it will only feature ponies known to the US and probably only ponies under the US names as we already have incidents of 'Princess Sparkle' here on merchandise instead of Amethyst (If that name is on it, I won't buy it >.> sorry Hasbro) and as yet absolutely no piece of merchandise relating to G1 has featured a pony not sold in the US, even if the key market for that merchandise is Europe.
Firefly on the other hand...she's on my pink socks. ;)
So I think that they're working from the US model. Which in one sense gives more hope to people here to get ponies like Firefly and Glory (given the mini ones with the book etc already existing) and then again also takes away the hope of getting some ponies that were a big part of our childhood memories (and maybe preventing people in the US getting those).
The Bridge Direct / Basic Fun have updated their website. :) Currently it's listing Rainbow ponies as "Europe only", which makes me wonder if they are waiting to see how well Collector ponies sell in the US, or . . . ?? I dunno, the rep I talked to on Facebook said it was "very likely" the US would get Rainbow ponies.
http://mlpretro.basicfun.com/
Also, they listed an email address. I am definitely going to email them and request Rainbow ponies for the US, lol. Just to be safe. ;)
Email address is: [email protected]
The Bridge Direct / Basic Fun have updated their website. :) Currently it's listing Rainbow ponies as "Europe only", which makes me wonder if they are waiting to see how well Collector ponies sell in the US, or . . . ?? I dunno, the rep I talked to on Facebook said it was "very likely" the US would get Rainbow ponies.
http://mlpretro.basicfun.com/
Also, they listed an email address. I am definitely going to email them and request Rainbow ponies for the US, lol. Just to be safe. ;)
Email address is: [email protected]
request the first 6 for the uk /europe too while your at it :D
The Bridge Direct / Basic Fun have updated their website. :) Currently it's listing Rainbow ponies as "Europe only", which makes me wonder if they are waiting to see how well Collector ponies sell in the US, or . . . ?? I dunno, the rep I talked to on Facebook said it was "very likely" the US would get Rainbow ponies.
http://mlpretro.basicfun.com/
Also, they listed an email address. I am definitely going to email them and request Rainbow ponies for the US, lol. Just to be safe. ;)
Email address is: [email protected]
request the first 6 for the uk /europe too while your at it :D
will do ! taf :D i will get charmer to ask to :)
Okay, I like most of these, but Starshine and especially Sunlight look strange.
Wait, they are making Rainbow Ponies too?!? I thought they were just doing the original six. How exciting!
Sunlight and Starlight look radioactive. :P The others look great. I'm most excited about Parasol and Skydancer because I had them as a kid.
Love that they come with stickers and the rainbow brush.
Oh man, they’re rereleasing the Pretty Parlor playset, too! I think I scared my cats with my squeal of delight.
If they ever rerelease that waterfall playset sometime, I’m telling you, this year will be my favorite year ever...
Okay, I like most of these, but Starshine and especially Sunlight look strange.
Sunlight's symbol looks like the sun is throwing up...;)
I like these more than the original retro remakes from 10 years ago though. And Windy looks pretty, if more purple than mine has *ever* been in her (long-suffering) life with me.
The brush, comb, ribbon, sticker is also nice <3. I still have my Windy's brush and it's nice to know they've nailed that detail. Though you have to wonder how much they browsed online and looked at stuff (maybe the Wiki?) to check those details or how much came from Hasbro's own archives?
Because the world always needs more Peachys?
I am cool with not having playsets, I have no space for them although it is the classic original playset.
Also if it is released here under the Pretty Parlor tag then I definitely won't buy it because the second hand one I had as a kid says Grooming Parlour Open on the label - here it's the Grooming Parlour. But we may or may not get these with their correct release names in different places - I guess we'll see.
If they all run by US release names then I will have a lot of internal debate about ponies. We haven't got to a point yet with a pony that has an alternate name here - but we also haven't seen any non-English release packaging/names either yet...
My childhood windy is grey/very pale purple. Mum remembers her being pale lavender because that's why she chose her...but she has one that's more purple than my one ever was, and I have one that's whiter than my childhood one ever has been as well, so they clearly had some dye issues in the 1980s. Apparently since then Windy's discovered fake tan.
I kind of like Starshine with that symbol on reflection. I don't know why, I think it's just there are so many Starshine symbol options, this one is just another to add to the collection?
Parasol looks like she's done something naughty. She looks so sheepish.
I like Windy and Moonstone best I think. But I would get Windy probably either way. Because Windy <3. There may even need to be two Windys, so I can have one in box and one loose to be maidservant to my Windy.
Are we sure the Rainbows are coming to the US eventually? Cause theres a website that says Europe only (really sad panda here)
Oh man, they’re rereleasing the Pretty Parlor playset, too! I think I scared my cats with my squeal of delight.
If they ever rerelease that waterfall playset sometime, I’m telling you, this year will be my favorite year ever...
This is true. I am just kinda disgusted at the company producing them...they are charging $22 USD for Sweden to buy ONE pony. Thats...ridiculous :(
Wait, they are making Rainbow Ponies too?!? I thought they were just doing the original six. How exciting!
Yes, they will come to Europe first (april I think) and eventually they will get to the USA too. ^^
This is true. I am just kinda disgusted at the company producing them...they are charging $22 USD for Sweden to buy ONE pony. Thats...ridiculous :(
Sounds more like the normal rationale for selling anything in Europe rather than the US. Everything in Europe ends up more expensive because of cost of living, and then bumped up again because why not?
Conversion to £ suggests around £16. I had already figured we'd probably get jacked up to £15 albeit I guess the rainbow ponies have brush, comb, ribbon and sticker (lol). I can probably live with that. It's just what happens when stuff gets sold here. It's not a one off example. We always pay more for the same stuff, even if it's Mattel or some other company. It's just how things are.
Mind you, if the rainbows retail in the US for $15 then cost of living-wise that is basically the equivalent to £15 or probably the SEK price. And we don't have a European retail price for the original 6 yet, if they come here - but you'd expect them to be £10 because the US they retail at $10. That's normally how it works. But I wouldn't be surprised if they are more expensive overall.
Are these already out in Sweden then? O.O.
Wait, they are making Rainbow Ponies too?!? I thought they were just doing the original six. How exciting!
Yes, they will come to Europe first (april I think) and eventually they will get to the USA too. ^^
Any word yet on whether any of the 35th Anniversary ponies will ever make it to Australia? :(
I've emailed many stores and they all say 'no, but they'll pass the tip on to their buying team'.
Wait, they are making Rainbow Ponies too?!? I thought they were just doing the original six. How exciting!
Yes, they will come to Europe first (april I think) and eventually they will get to the USA too. ^^
Any word yet on whether any of the 35th Anniversary ponies will ever make it to Australia? :(
I've emailed many stores and they all say 'no, but they'll pass the tip on to their buying team'.
OMG they're making the Rainbow Ponies. Moonstone was the 3rd G1 I got when I was a kid (still have her).
*Looks towards pocket*
Start crying wallet!
Come on let's see Glory and them now!
OMG they're making the Rainbow Ponies. Moonstone was the 3rd G1 I got when I was a kid (still have her).
*Looks towards pocket*
Start crying wallet!
Come on let's see Glory and them now!
Yep. I mean, the UK has only been waiting THIRTY FOUR YEARS for that set to get here :P Not that I'm bitter. But, well, I;m bitter.
I meant with Glory and co, if they came out ;) We had y2 Rainbows. Lots of them. According to my Mum, they were all hung up on a pillar (they have vertical cards here) and they looked so pretty she stopped and had to buy one. THe fact she remembers that after 34 years is testament to the fact Rainbow Ponies are awesome. <3OMG they're making the Rainbow Ponies. Moonstone was the 3rd G1 I got when I was a kid (still have her).
*Looks towards pocket*
Start crying wallet!
Come on let's see Glory and them now!
Yep. I mean, the UK has only been waiting THIRTY FOUR YEARS for that set to get here :P Not that I'm bitter. But, well, I;m bitter.
Bet your thrilled too. ^.^
Well I finally had a chance to sneak over to Target... however I didn't see the 35th ponies there :(If you saw the spot for retro stuff it's likely that they have them in the back, especially if you see a spot labelled "MLP Animal". Ask someone at the desk if they're in stock and they should be able to get them for you if they are!
Our Target has a small display on the back of one of the toy aisles that is for retro stuff and I did see Strawberry Shortcake dolls there but no MLP
I meant with Glory and co, if they came out ;) We had y2 Rainbows. Lots of them. According to my Mum, they were all hung up on a pillar (they have vertical cards here) and they looked so pretty she stopped and had to buy one. THe fact she remembers that after 34 years is testament to the fact Rainbow Ponies are awesome. <3OMG they're making the Rainbow Ponies. Moonstone was the 3rd G1 I got when I was a kid (still have her).
*Looks towards pocket*
Start crying wallet!
Come on let's see Glory and them now!
Yep. I mean, the UK has only been waiting THIRTY FOUR YEARS for that set to get here :P Not that I'm bitter. But, well, I;m bitter.
Bet your thrilled too. ^.^
I don’t like that the website from Basic Fun Toys, which I think has merged with Bridge Direct, says on their website that the Rainbow ponies are Europe only.
Oh lord, I just saw the news about the Rainbow Ponies and Pretty Parlour. I am shrieking (in my head, neighbors and all) with glee. I also need to start saving up some money.who needs food when G1s are being released again?!
I don't need food, right?
Oh man, they’re rereleasing the Pretty Parlor playset, too! I think I scared my cats with my squeal of delight.
If they ever rerelease that waterfall playset sometime, I’m telling you, this year will be my favorite year ever...
Oh man, they’re rereleasing the Pretty Parlor playset, too! I think I scared my cats with my squeal of delight.
If they ever rerelease that waterfall playset sometime, I’m telling you, this year will be my favorite year ever...
What's this about re-releasing the Pretty Parlour Playset? Where was this confirmed?
Edit - hey, just noticed that message said 'in 1982'. So why are they in boxes with the wrong year on them? Gah. I was born in 1982 so it annoys me when they try to push MLP into 1983 instead ;)
As super duper exciting it is to hear about a 3 year plan with multiple release sets- the collector in me is already distressed about shelf space :drunk: Not to mention my wallet... :money: :dizzy:Lucky for me I already don't have enough space for my whole collection so I ironically don't worry about space anymore. XD The only thing I'm distressed about in my wallet and the fact that buying a lot of reproductions will cut into the amount of money I can spend on original ponies. Oh well, I must have all of these no question. Who needs food and shelter? I just need ponies. :P LOL!
Poor Sunlight! Why did they screw with her symbol so much? It really does look like the sun is throwing up. :facepalm: And Starshine's symbol looks neon and not even sparkly. Other than that I think they look great though!Okay, I like most of these, but Starshine and especially Sunlight look strange.Sunlight's symbol looks like the sun is throwing up...;)
The pretty parlor was my first mlp set ever too! Super excited 😆Oh man, they’re rereleasing the Pretty Parlor playset, too! I think I scared my cats with my squeal of delight.
If they ever rerelease that waterfall playset sometime, I’m telling you, this year will be my favorite year ever...
I'm super excited about the Pretty Parlor too! It was one of my first playsets along with the Show Stable and I'm so buying it!! And both unicorns. And maybe Parasol too. XD
Oh man, they’re rereleasing the Pretty Parlor playset, too! I think I scared my cats with my squeal of delight.
If they ever rerelease that waterfall playset sometime, I’m telling you, this year will be my favorite year ever...
What's this about re-releasing the Pretty Parlour Playset? Where was this confirmed?
Here it is!
https://new.webhallen.com/se/product/281706-My-Little-Pony-Retro-Pretty-Parlor-Playset
Wait, so the only place the parlour is confirmed for at the moment is Sweden? That's about as weird as it can get (although on balance, thinking about it, Sweden did get our share of ponies like Glory and Powder. -.- eyes at Sweden suspiciously).
The burning question I have is: Does the Pretty Parlor come with Peachy??? Does anybody know? If it doesn't I will literally cry. If it does and someone can comferm this I will squeal and jump around and make my BF laugh at me. Then if it comes to the US I will camp outside Target. If it doesn't I will pay anything to import it.
Oh man, they’re rereleasing the Pretty Parlor playset, too! I think I scared my cats with my squeal of delight.
If they ever rerelease that waterfall playset sometime, I’m telling you, this year will be my favorite year ever...
What's this about re-releasing the Pretty Parlour Playset? Where was this confirmed?
Here it is!
https://new.webhallen.com/se/product/281706-My-Little-Pony-Retro-Pretty-Parlor-Playset
Wait, so the only place the parlour is confirmed for at the moment is Sweden? That's about as weird as it can get (although on balance, thinking about it, Sweden did get our share of ponies like Glory and Powder. -.- eyes at Sweden suspiciously).
:biggrin:
But to be fair, we never got any Twinkle Eyes or Flutter Ponies, so they had to throw us a bone. ;)The burning question I have is: Does the Pretty Parlor come with Peachy??? Does anybody know? If it doesn't I will literally cry. If it does and someone can comferm this I will squeal and jump around and make my BF laugh at me. Then if it comes to the US I will camp outside Target. If it doesn't I will pay anything to import it.
I haven't seen it specified anywhere. She is shown in the picture, but that's clearly a photo of the original parlor from the '80s. So there's no guarantee she'll come with it. Looking at the listed prices, the Pretty Parlor is $31, while the single Rainbow Ponies are $22 each. That seems a bit cheap for the parlor if it also comes with a pony. I hope there's a pony included, if not Peachy they could put another one in there. Perhaps one that would be very coveted by collectors, to motivate us to get the parlor.
Hoping the Sunlight in the picture is a prototype and that it will be fixed in time for release. I think it would be nice if they switched the colors of her symbol though, to have a golden sun with silver clouds instead of the reverse. I'm fairly certain that was an error on the original pony.
They're releasing Cotton Candy with Peachy's Parlor? Why?I think they just put Cotton Candy's name tag in. It would make sense for them to not just produce Peachy's tag but the other tags that originally came with the parlor too. At the photoshoot I guess they just plopped Peachy down and plucked a name card out of the pile. It does look like it's Peachy who is standing there though :)
Okay, I like most of these, but Starshine and especially Sunlight look strange.
Sunlight's symbol looks like the sun is throwing up...;)
In regards to the Pretty Parlor, I think it's interesting to note that the retro Strawberry Shortcake came with a doll. Or at least, I feel certain I saw one packaged with it when I saw it in store. I think it would be odd to try to sell the Pretty Parlor without Peachy if she originally came with it. Especially since they already have the mold and everything.
Wait, so the only place the parlour is confirmed for at the moment is Sweden? That's about as weird as it can get (although on balance, thinking about it, Sweden did get our share of ponies like Glory and Powder. -.- eyes at Sweden suspiciously).
:biggrin:
But to be fair, we never got any Twinkle Eyes or Flutter Ponies, so they had to throw us a bone. ;)The burning question I have is: Does the Pretty Parlor come with Peachy??? Does anybody know? If it doesn't I will literally cry. If it does and someone can comferm this I will squeal and jump around and make my BF laugh at me. Then if it comes to the US I will camp outside Target. If it doesn't I will pay anything to import it.
I haven't seen it specified anywhere. She is shown in the picture, but that's clearly a photo of the original parlor from the '80s. So there's no guarantee she'll come with it. Looking at the listed prices, the Pretty Parlor is $31, while the single Rainbow Ponies are $22 each. That seems a bit cheap for the parlor if it also comes with a pony. I hope there's a pony included, if not Peachy they could put another one in there. Perhaps one that would be very coveted by collectors, to motivate us to get the parlor.
Hoping the Sunlight in the picture is a prototype and that it will be fixed in time for release. I think it would be nice if they switched the colors of her symbol though, to have a golden sun with silver clouds instead of the reverse. I'm fairly certain that was an error on the original pony.
Why are the rainbow ponies 22 bucks? I'm not paying that much when 2 of them are screwed up and I can get most of them for less then 10.
Why are the rainbow ponies 22 bucks? I'm not paying that much when 2 of them are screwed up and I can get most of them for less then 10.
I think they just put Cotton Candy's name tag in. It would make sense for them to not just produce Peachy's tag but the other tags that originally came with the parlor too. At the photoshoot I guess they just plopped Peachy down and plucked a name card out of the pile. It does look like it's Peachy who is standing there though :)
Is the Cotton Candy tag even there? It kind of looks like it was photoshopped in. If it was photoshopped in, it probably means they'll use the US tags (and maybe just didn't have them on hand for the photoshoot.)
What is up with retro Sunlight's symbol? The new rainbow set looks fine otherwise, but the sheer margin of error for that symbol (it doesn't fit her colour scheme as well anymore...) irritates me greatly.do you think Hasbro will get the hint that people buying these variety of g1 retros will also want variety of characters in g4.5?
However I AM SO GRATEFUL. Now once again we can walk into a Target and finally be met, not with an endless onslaught of Mane 6 (or even Core 7) but with a perpetually shifting variety of accurate retro G1s! I have to speculate how young girls must be reacting to these in comparison to the current (mutant duck-like) G4.5s.
Targets are definitely getting more than one set. Mine has already got another six in, just barely two weeks after I got the first set. Should I buy them too and sell them on ebay, LOL?
Targets are definitely getting more than one set. Mine has already got another six in, just barely two weeks after I got the first set. Should I buy them too and sell them on ebay, LOL?
I was trying to be funny. I wouldn't do anyone that way.
Its a cheap toy. If your gonna pay 22 for it, that sucker had Better Be Really Freaking Big!
Hi! I just wanted to let you all know how excited I am to hear about your new line of retro My Little Pony. I have already bought one and look forward to purchasing more. I am sure you are inundated right now with suggestions for which ponies to produce. I hope you will bare with me as I do the same 🙂
I'm a long time collector and I think the thing that would excite me the most is if you were to produce ponies that where never produced or which were released in limited numbers or only in certain countries. There are several popular ponies which were UK/Europe exclusives. Many UK collectors are hoping that US exclusive ponies will come their way also.
An example of a pony that was never made is this rainbow pony which appears briefly in the original My Little Pony special (also known as Rescue At Midnight Castle)
https://goo.gl/images/Pi6PRS
She never received a toy form and I know I would not be the only one excited to be able to own her.
Thank you for your time!
Hey {my name}, thank you so much for reaching out! We love to hear how excited everyone is about our ponies! Your feedback is very helpful and will definitely be taken into consideration. Happy collecting! 🙂
I think everyone can agree that we'd ALL love to have that mystery pony as part of the anniversary. :D
(Thank you for mentioning about the UK too<3)
Also, I realised why Starshine looks odd. It isn't the symbol. It's the fact she's still white. I mean, we're all so used to looking at sort-of-beige-maybe-off-white-perhaps-she's-going-brown in the majority of cases...
And that one is REALLY white.
I just sent the link to my sister to inspect. Aside Sunlight's weird symbol, I like them more and more. I don't have space for all of them. But I might buy them all anyway. I am going to HAVE to get Sunlight if her symbol looks like that and it will be all LAW's fault :| I was thinking I might get away with skipping Sunlight because she's the only one I actually have on her original UK card (and nothing trumps 1984 UK card for me) but...now...I just don't know O.O.
Also, I realised why Starshine looks odd. It isn't the symbol. It's the fact she's still white. I mean, we're all so used to looking at sort-of-beige-maybe-off-white-perhaps-she's-going-brown in the majority of cases...
Its a cheap toy. If your gonna pay 22 for it, that sucker had Better Be Really Freaking Big!
Dear Hasbro. Please commission a company to make SIX FOOT TALL G1 PONIES. Because LAW wants her money's worth ;)
xD
Honestly, the conversion doesn't sound too terrible when it's in £. It sounds worse in $, admitted, and it looks horrible in SEK because the kroner (sp?) is pretty small as a unit of currency (I remember it was something like 12 to the £ when I went to Malmo years back?) That always makes it seem more expensive.
But G1 ponies by the time they ended were £6.99 for an adult. That was 20+ years ago. £15ish - if that is the price - doesn't seem too unrealistic, not when FS ponies retail for £22. Of course, if it ends up £20...that's another matter -.-
Images from the Retro Rainbow Ponies!!
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And a link to the updated Basic Fun! MLP website: http://mlpretro.basicfun.com/
Wow - I come back to this thread and see all the wonderful news about the rainbow ponies and parlour!
Brushes + stickers too - awesome!!
Hoping Dream Castle is one of the playsets that might be produced?
If Dream Castle is released, e.g. in time for Christmas, I would HAVE to buy it for my kid!! :lol:
I think I might be able to get some clearer shots. :)
Edit: Here's what I got using the Shout Factory release
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I'm so darn DESPERATE FOR THEM But the last set never got to where I lived :( So I hope these do... I'd hate to pay ebay prices!
Wow - I come back to this thread and see all the wonderful news about the rainbow ponies and parlour!
Brushes + stickers too - awesome!!
Hoping Dream Castle is one of the playsets that might be produced?
If Dream Castle is released, e.g. in time for Christmas, I would HAVE to buy it for my kid!! :lol:
Love how it just says "Europe" as if every single Euro country will get them. I bet it will just be Sweden, Spain and England. That's what they usually mean by 'Europe' - three countries :lol:
But if I can get one maybe I can trade for the collector ponies that are US exclusive. And you get them much cheaper, too :P 18 Kr is almost twice as much as 10$.
Toy companies distribute to markets, not every single country on a continent. "European market" changes from company to company. Monster High products would often show up in Spain and England but not in Germany even though they were "European exclusive" that's why I joked about these two countries.
At least France has a similar price point to Germany, so I'll wait and see how expensive they're going to get...
Toy companies distribute to markets, not every single country on a continent. "European market" changes from company to company. Monster High products would often show up in Spain and England but not in Germany even though they were "European exclusive" that's why I joked about these two countries.
At least France has a similar price point to Germany, so I'll wait and see how expensive they're going to get...
I don't really understand what MH has to do with anything, as we're talking about Hasbro :P
Toy companies distribute to markets, not every single country on a continent. "European market" changes from company to company. Monster High products would often show up in Spain and England but not in Germany even though they were "European exclusive" that's why I joked about these two countries.
At least France has a similar price point to Germany, so I'll wait and see how expensive they're going to get...
I don't really understand what MH has to do with anything, as we're talking about Hasbro :P
Because I used it as an example to illustrate that "Europe" does not have to imply all European countries.
Also Germany did not get any of the previous Anniversaries including recent collector ponies, so as a German I can joke about it all I want just like you can write about the UK :P
How widespread is Target as a store, globally speaking?
In the UK Tesco and Argos usually pick up Target exclusive ponies, although sometimes they still have the Target logo on. It's interesting that TRU in Canada aren't going to stock these...
I'm trying to figure out some logic for when the rainbows get to the UK, and TRU would be the obvious place for me for them to appear...but it's really hard to call. It might end up being Tesco O.o.
Here's a bit of fun re: Mystery Pony
if (she) were to be released, what should (she) be called?
:rainbow: rainbow hair, white body, rainbow symbol with little clouds either end (shame she's not a unicorn, though!)
Hmmm... let's see....
Rainbow Cloud?
Nimbus?
Rainbow Dreamer?
Happy Hooves?
any other ideas? :P
I just got an email response back from Bridge Direct confirmating the Rainbow Ponies are European exclusives. They have no current plans to release them elsewhere but said maybe someday that would change. So let’s keep letting them know we all want all sets released wherever we live!Why the heck would the Rainbow Ponies be Euro-exclusives, but yet they also seemed to confirm that the collector ponies were also going to get a Euro release???
Here's a bit of fun re: Mystery PonyFirst Born. After the ceramic that looks a bit like her. Because that's kind of what she often got called in the past, that's kind of what I think of her name being. It at least has pony provenance...
if (she) were to be released, what should (she) be called?
I just got an email response back from Bridge Direct confirmating the Rainbow Ponies are European exclusives. They have no current plans to release them elsewhere but said maybe someday that would change. So let’s keep letting them know we all want all sets released wherever we live!
I just got an email response back from Bridge Direct confirmating the Rainbow Ponies are European exclusives. They have no current plans to release them elsewhere but said maybe someday that would change. So let’s keep letting them know we all want all sets released wherever we live!Why the heck would the Rainbow Ponies be Euro-exclusives, but yet they also seemed to confirm that the collector ponies were also going to get a Euro release???
Thank you for reaching out to us, we love to see this much interest in our ponies! We are launching MLP retro in Europe with the G1 Rainbow Ponies and they will be available across Europe through various distributors and retailers. The new collections that are area specific right now probably will be for a while, but there is a chance that they could make their way around the world too. We do also have more MLP products in development for the fall, but we can't release which ones they are just quite yet. Once again, thank you so much for your feedback. It's very helpful to us. And as always, please stay tuned to our social media pages for the latest information because news will be posted as we get it!
I suspect that if they sell well in these regions, ponies will also travel. They haven't ruled it out from happening. Just that for a while they will be region locked. The future is open and they haven't committed either way for the long term so let's wait and see...
I suspect that if they sell well in these regions, ponies will also travel. They haven't ruled it out from happening. Just that for a while they will be region locked. The future is open and they haven't committed either way for the long term so let's wait and see...
I suspect that if they sell well in these regions, ponies will also travel. They haven't ruled it out from happening. Just that for a while they will be region locked. The future is open and they haven't committed either way for the long term so let's wait and see...
I know. But there's the problem of it also being store exclusive for me personally. I'm not paying Target's ridiculous shipping prices for a ten dollar toy, when I can get an original for less then ten dollas which includes shipping.
The SSC dolls for example, are easily accessible and my daughter still wants them. These are not.
Hasbro and Bridge Direct didn't think this through clearly and Hasbro alone is terrible with store exclusives. I had to go out of my way to try and snag Brainstorm and Perceptor at Walgreens and always came home empty handed. I had no chance at all of getting TLS Lickety-Split and Snuzzle because we have no BaM and neither Hot Topic, nor TrU could be bothered to carry them.
The scalpers hear about this kinda thing and come sniffing around.
I just got an email response back from Bridge Direct confirmating the Rainbow Ponies are European exclusives. They have no current plans to release them elsewhere but said maybe someday that would change. So let’s keep letting them know we all want all sets released wherever we live!
To be honest, I'm not that upset by this. I mean, if both Europe and the States are not each getting the releases, then it's only fair that one gets one and one gets the other. And we can always trade with each other on the forum.
This reminds me of the blind bag thing, how the States got Wave One, but then Wave Two was in Europe only.
I'm just glad that these are a thing regardless of whether some of them aren't released in my country. Better that there be a g1 presence somewhere than that nobody gets ponies, right?
Also, remember that Habsro/the Bridge Direct isn't just deciding not to have ponies everywhere just to be mean. If Target and Toys R Us are the only ones selling them in the US, it's because those where the only stores *willing* to carry them. It's not that Hasbro/TBD spurns Walmart. It's that Walmart doesn't want to sell the retro ponies or that they couldn't come to a mutualy beneficial agreement. (Or tBD is a smaller company and just isn't capable of producing on that level.). Non of these things are the "fault" of Hasbro or the Bridge Direct.
In regards to actual store exclusives, again it's not Hasbro saying "*hehehe* lets make ponies hard to find!" No, it's Walgreens/Khols/TRU/Walmart going to Hasbro and saying, "Yes, we will carry your items but in return we want something exclusive to our store to encourage people to come to *our* store to buy your items."
Like, imagine if Hasbro UK had said, "We don't want to produce ponies that aren't available to EVERYONE" and had just . . . not made the Mountain Boys, the Flower ponies, Baby Applejack etc, because Hasbro US wasn't interested in them. I'm so very happy they exist, even if it means a little extra postage and effort to get them. :)
Ah, I didn't mean to imply that they were only sold in the UK . . . but that they weren't produced everywhere (the US, South America) . . . I mean if we're getting technical literally no pony has had a universal release. Like Japan didn't get any "normal" (non-Takara) MLPs at all as far as I know. No one outside Japan got Takaras.
On First Born and the mystery pony, I honestly think their similarities are a coincidence. White magical horse + rainbows is a really common, iconic look. Whisper the Winged Unicorn also looks similar to both of them (besides being a winged unicorn obviously) and so does Starlite from Rainbow Brite, and so do Lisa Frank horses . . . My guess is that Hasbro told Sunbow "hey, we're making Rainbow ponies so put them in too" and Sunbow misunderstood and put in a very "rainbow-y" pony. :P
I know that mystery pony carries Twinkles on her back but I don't think she's a "proto-Peachy" because Peachy was suuuuch an early pony (she even has a flat-foot version) and mystery pony is too "fancy" to be a Year 1 design.
Regardless of origins, I'd love for Mystery Pony to be a 'real' pony. And hey, maybe she can just be named Mystery. ;)
I just got an email response back from Bridge Direct confirmating the Rainbow Ponies are European exclusives. They have no current plans to release them elsewhere but said maybe someday that would change. So let’s keep letting them know we all want all sets released wherever we live!
To be honest, I'm not that upset by this. I mean, if both Europe and the States are not each getting the releases, then it's only fair that one gets one and one gets the other. And we can always trade with each other on the forum.
This reminds me of the blind bag thing, how the States got Wave One, but then Wave Two was in Europe only.
I'd really prefer to there to be no exclusives period. That everywhere could get all the sets. I'm still worried about not getting any of these where I live and having no sets to offer in trade. I've contacted Indigo, and the stores in my area, and both know nothing about them. I've been torn between being excited about these being made and scared that I won't be able to get any. I know I'm luckier than some as Canada is supposed to get some and some regions don't even have that information yet. I just feel like it would be a lot less stressful if everyone knew they'd be able to buy them in local stores and not have to worry about currency conversions, mark ups, and shipping.
On First Born and the mystery pony, I honestly think their similarities are a coincidence. White magical horse + rainbows is a really common, iconic look. Whisper the Winged Unicorn also looks similar to both of them (besides being a winged unicorn obviously) and so does Starlite from Rainbow Brite, and so do Lisa Frank horses . . . My guess is that Hasbro told Sunbow "hey, we're making Rainbow ponies so put them in too" and Sunbow misunderstood and put in a very "rainbow-y" pony. :P
I know that mystery pony carries Twinkles on her back but I don't think she's a "proto-Peachy" because Peachy was suuuuch an early pony (she even has a flat-foot version) and mystery pony is too "fancy" to be a Year 1 design.
Regardless of origins, I'd love for Mystery Pony to be a 'real' pony. And hey, maybe she can just be named Mystery. ;)
Ooooo, this post made me think, "Sunbow" would actually be a lovely name! And a nice nod to her one and only appearance. *And* perfectly in harmony with the other Rainbow pony names.
I know, I know. As Taffeta said, "trademark nightmare"
But regardless, "Sunbow" is now her name in my head. *nods*
OMG. I actually think that name WOULD be possible. Because Sunbow was sold in 1998, and then the rights for its animated features were sold again and passed around and around until . . .
HASBRO bought the rights to the entire Sunbow library in 2008!
I'm no expert on law but it seems like Hasbro would have the right to that name if anyone would.
Edit: You know what would rock? If they made her AND she was sold with a DVD version of the FULL uncut Rescue at Midnight Castle. The version on the MLP & Friends DVDs has a song cut out.
Edit: You know what would rock? If they made her AND she was sold with a DVD version of the FULL uncut Rescue at Midnight Castle. The version on the MLP & Friends DVDs has a song cut out.
Edit: You know what would rock? If they made her AND she was sold with a DVD version of the FULL uncut Rescue at Midnight Castle. The version on the MLP & Friends DVDs has a song cut out.
Not sure why people think the Pretty Parlor doesn't come with Peachy? I haven't seen any news to that effect? In the one picture we've seen, Peachy is in the picture.
It's also interesting that she carries Twinkles. I don't think we see any other animals living with the ponies and there had to be reason that Twinkles was includedTwinkles could be there to advertise the Pretty Parlor. That was the only playset that didn't appear in the special in any form (although I guess whether we saw the water fall is debatable). I'm not sure many kids would feel the urge to get the parlor just for the cat though. Especially when they were just a background character in the special.
I also haven't seen anything about the retro Pretty Parlor not coming with Peachy.
I'm so disgusted.
I am torn. I want the rainbow ponies but I don't want to give stupid Bridge Direct or Basic fun or who ever the heck it is any of my money.
I asked specifically about the parlour and Peachy and didn't get any comment on it at all. All they said to me was that there were other ponies planned for the autumn but that they couldn't release what that was. They haven't mentioned the Parlour at all to me in terms of the UK and Europe so it might be that the Swedish site is getting ahead of itself in announcing something that the company aren't ready to announce yet. I guess we'll see. I would have thought it would be easy to release Peachy as well, but we should never assume anything until we are told it.
The original retail price for the Parlour was really cheap. I think in the UK it was about £2.50 for a regular adult pony and £8ish for the Parlour. Hang on....yeah. In 1983 it appeared in the catalogue for Argos at £7.95 although that's the one with the odd image featuring Butterscotch. It probably wasn't a lot more expensive in subsequent years which is why it's so popular. I don't personally see a big issue with the pricing scale given that, but...as I said before, they aren't talking about Peachy (at least not to me).
I'm so disgusted.
I am torn. I want the rainbow ponies but I don't want to give stupid Bridge Direct or Basic fun or who ever the heck it is any of my money.
I guess I'll eventually give in and ask a kind person in Europe to trade with me, if they want the collector ponies.
Not sure why people think the Pretty Parlor doesn't come with Peachy? I haven't seen any news to that effect? In the one picture we've seen, Peachy is in the picture.
Aww... I'm really bummed about the Rainbow Ponies being regional exclusives... Honestly, I would think they would sell better among kids than the collector ponies--there's just more variety. As expensive as molds are to make, it is really surprising Bridge/BasicFun would create three for such a limited release... Hopefully all sets will make their way around the rest of the world eventually.
Otherwise, I'm not looking forward to importing... I tried to send a small package overseas a few weeks ago. Post office quoted $40 bucks. I told em to forget it...
In fairness, there are kids in Europe too. And Cotton Candy and Blossom are extremely iconic here too.
It made me realise if not for the net we wouldn't know all the things we do. I mean in the eighties we had no idea of ponies in other places unless we visited. It is like someone said earlier...
Mind you if firefly etc do not come to the uk I will rage. I will still buy the retros. But I will rage. :P
Mind you if firefly etc do not come to the uk I will rage. I will still buy the retros. But I will rage. :P
Mind you if firefly etc do not come to the uk I will rage. I will still buy the retros. But I will rage. :P
Oh, feel free to! It's justified! Just make sure it's 100% confirmed they won't come to the UK first. ;)
Mind you if firefly etc do not come to the uk I will rage. I will still buy the retros. But I will rage. :P
Oh, feel free to! It's justified! Just make sure it's 100% confirmed they won't come to the UK first. ;)
Promise. It is a wound of over thirty years making and thus the rage must be just and terrifying o.o
Mind you if firefly etc do not come to the uk I will rage. I will still buy the retros. But I will rage. :P
Oh, feel free to! It's justified! Just make sure it's 100% confirmed they won't come to the UK first. ;)
Promise. It is a wound of over thirty years making and thus the rage must be just and terrifying o.o
Note to self: Take cover and send Taffeta Fireflys if such an unfortunate occhrence occurs.
That's a GREAT idea Robyn, thank you for sharing with us and we will pass this along to our team, thanks again for you feedback 😀 Have a great day 🙂
Squeeeeee! Y'all remember I sent Basic Fun a message about LM's idea of releasing mystery pony with an uncut DVD of the original special, right?
I got a reply!Quote
That's a GREAT idea Robyn, thank you for sharing with us and we will pass this along to our team, thanks again for you feedback 😀 Have a great day 🙂
Of course, there are never any guarantees but I am just so stoked right now!
Squeeeeee! Y'all remember I sent Basic Fun a message about LM's idea of releasing mystery pony with an uncut DVD of the original special, right?
I got a reply!Quote
That's a GREAT idea Robyn, thank you for sharing with us and we will pass this along to our team, thanks again for you feedback 😀 Have a great day 🙂
Of course, there are never any guarantees but I am just so stoked right now!
Which is why it's important we communicate with them. If they don't want to talk to us then they'll stop replying ;) But if we don't say anything, we can;t complain about the decisions they make...
That would also be a great pony for global release.
I’m concerned about how I may have come across in previous posts so I wanted to try and clarify my position. I fear I may have expressed my concerns too negatively.
I am happy Bridge Direct is making these ponies and I’m not upset with the company. I understand why exclusives can happen. I just don’t like it. However, like I and many others have said, it’s important to let Basic Fun/Bridge Direct know we’d like to see the other releases/ponies in our countries. As, with enough interest, they could move around. I’ve messaged them and expressed how I’d like to be able to buy the rainbow ponies and future releases in Canada. But I also told them how happy I am they are making retro ponies and that I hope they continue. I do think these ponies are great. I just really want to be able to get them. And if the Rainbow Ponies don’t come to Canada, I won’t be able to afford to get them. With currency conversions it would cost me about $28 for one pony, around $15 shipping, and $35 in customs and duty fees so $78 for one pony. I just couldn’t do it. IF the collector ponies come to Canada, and not Europe, I might be able to trade a couple and avoid the duty/taxes. I know there are many other wonderful collectors on here who are great to try and help. Canada’s lower dollar and strict customs fees are the real kicker here. So we’ll see what happens. There’s been so many items released in the US that I want which don’t make it north to the Canadian market.
So in summary, I really want the rainbow ponies but fear they will be massively out of my price range if only sold on another continent. But, I am very happy that these ponies exist. I think the most important thing we can do is thank Bridge Direct and let them know we’d like to purchase other sets in the countries we live in. They just need to know that they could make a profit on them. So let them know if you’d buy them and where you’re located :)
I checked two Targets today. The first one had no retro ponies or Care Bears at all but the 2nd one had 4 out of the 6. I think it's still the first set they got because Minty (the one I bought when I first found them) and Blossom were missing.
I got Butterscotch today. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
I'm happy that most of us will all get a chance to get a retro pony whether we find them in the US or in Europe. I think there's still a good chance that the US will also get the Rainbow poines because I think Basic Fun/Bridge direct might be doing these two sets as a test market for both the US and Europe.
I just sent Basic Fun a message telling them how much I'd love to see Rainbow Ponies in the US.
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Thank you Leave a Whisper. :) Butterscoth was my 2nd top pony that i wanted to get from the 35th anniversary ponies (Minty was first)
I got a reply back from Basic Fun that the US might see the Rainbow ponies at Target and Toys R Us.
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What I need to know is, are they worth it?
I was burned on the 25th set when I bought it, are these actually close to the originals or are they still second class reproductions?
After 3 different Target runs I finally found my set today! They were on an endcap near the other MLP, so if you don't see them right away, be sure to check the whole toy section, they might be hiding! I told myself I wouldn'y buy the whole set, but then i just couldn't bear to split them up, I have no self control! :P I think someone asked for comparison pics of them with the 2008 re release, and I don't think I saw any pics like that? Hope these will help someone out a little! Minty was the easiest to get to on my shelf, and my fav so she's my model ;)
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All 3 from the front, original release is on the left, 2008 release is in the middle (I couldn't make her stand, so she's going to have to sit like that) and the newest release is on the right
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eye comparison, original is on the bottom, newest is in the middle, 2008 is on top.
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Original on left, 2008 on right
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Original on left, newest release on right
Overall these guys are MUCH better in quality than the old re release. The plastic is a little squishier (not as much as the originals though!) and they're still pretty bright, but not as bad as the 2008 releases. They also stand by themselves!
I sent the Bridge Direct fb page a message asking about the availability of the rainbow ponies in the US and the collector ponies in Europe, and if Peachy will come with the parlor. They haven't replied yet but I figured it wouldn't hurt to have another person express interest. :)
I sent the Bridge Direct fb page a message asking about the availability of the rainbow ponies in the US and the collector ponies in Europe, and if Peachy will come with the parlor. They haven't replied yet but I figured it wouldn't hurt to have another person express interest. :)
Thank you Leave a Whisper. :) Butterscoth was my 2nd top pony that i wanted to get from the 35th anniversary ponies (Minty was first)
I got a reply back from Basic Fun that the US might see the Rainbow ponies at Target and Toys R Us.
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They also told me both that the collector ponies were definitely coming out in the UK and then that the regional exclusives would be regional for a while but may eventually come out in different places.
I think we need to be careful as we're getting inconsistent reports. Let's see how it pans out. If we're lucky, everything will end up everywhere - but till we have them showing up in stores, let's not assume.
It's nice to see so many people asking BD politely for more releases! Sorry if this has been shown in another page, but is everyone using facebook? What's their facebook? I can't find anything off their website, and the year stamp at the bottom makes me scared to contact them through there if it's a dead site. :huh:
great web site ^.^
but they say rainbow ponies only available in Europe :sad: and collector ponies only available in the US and canada :yikes:
also the photos of the rainbow ponies are exactly like mine, no difference at all so that might just be a pre-production photo
great web site ^.^
but they say rainbow ponies only available in Europe :sad: and collector ponies only available in the US and canada :yikes:
also the photos of the rainbow ponies are exactly like mine, no difference at all so that might just be a pre-production photo
Send them a Facebook message and make sure they know that you guys want ponies too!
The production photos are higher up in this thread of the actual repros as seen on the Swedish website. We haven't seen any in stores, yet, and they're being cagey about the release date. And inconsistent about regions/exclusives.
Here is the link to Basic Fun's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/basicfuntoys/
Also, the pictures on the Basic Fun website show Sunlight the correct color but Moonstone is misnamed Cotton Candy. :lol:
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sorry guys i feel like such a dummy asking but what what is the bridge direct to basic fun, is basic fun the toy manufacturer and TBD the supplier ?
sorry guys i feel like such a dummy asking but what what is the bridge direct to basic fun, is basic fun the toy manufacturer and TBD the supplier ?
To be honest, I don't understand their exact relationship either. The collector ponies have The Bridge Direct logo on the boxes and the bottom of their hooves. But it seems Basic Fun may be more involved in the actual production somehow. So maybe some kind of parent company thing going on?
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And a link to the updated Basic Fun! MLP website: http://mlpretro.basicfun.com/
I'm just noticing that the stickers have the "retro" art on them. I guess that will make it easy to tell vintage stickers from the reproductions.
I forgot Skydancers symbol was green colored. :lol: Granted it's been twenty plus years since I owned her.
Her and Moonstone were my childhood ponies, now I can buy Starshine. The one I wanted the most from this line. Hopefully everyone who wants one can find one. :enthralled:
Basic Fun! is a developer of innovative children’s entertainment products. The company was created as a result of an organized roll-up strategy, of several smaller toy companies including: The Bridge Direct, Tech 4 Kids, Uncle Milton and Good Stuff. The company’s products are sold through a well-established network of retailers and distributors around the globe and include the following product lines: Fisher-Price Classics®, Strawberry Shortcake, Lite-Brite®, Classic My Little Pony, Mash’ems and Fash’ems novelties, Pokémon Guess, Pac-Man handheld video games, Uncle Milton’s Ant Farm, Star Wars Science activities, C3 sports construction collectables and many more. For more information, visit www.BasicFun.com.
Yeah, Parasol's original sticker showed her being grape-purple, ha ha.
Here is the link to Basic Fun's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/basicfuntoys/
Also, the pictures on the Basic Fun website show Sunlight the correct color but Moonstone is misnamed Cotton Candy. :lol:
Ponyfan
With the parlour label, there's some subliminal cotton candying going on.
She's pink. I blame Pinkie Pie. Cotton Candy has to be her ancestor.
I got confused with all the different company names. :redface: Thank you for the direct link, Ponyfan!
Sunlight's symbol still kills me, but I'll be sure to ask if the rainbow ponies will ever be coming here.
So in love with those Rainbow ponies! I hope that Sunlight's markings are just prototype. But I'll be happy to have her even if they aren't.
I did find Butterscotch today! She was tossed in the back of the end cap behind other toys. She's very pretty. I'd like to find Blossom as all of mine have faded to gray.
I was successful in my Target quest today!! After multiple visits and lots of searching, I was able to get the three I wanted the most! I got Minty, Blue Belle, and Blossom! I almost didn't get Blossom because I originally had planned on choosing 2, but my mom convinced me to splurge and get Blossom too as I'd probably regret leaving her behind :P I'm so glad that I FINALLY got my hands on them! :biggrin:
I'm really impressed with how nice they are, the hair is beautiful and I think the plastic has a nice feel as well. I look forward to seeing what ponies Bridge Direct rolls out in the future! I'm sooo excited that these weren't just a one off and that there are plans for more. I'd love to see them do rare ponies like Mountain Boys or even brand new ponies, like that rainbow one from Rescue at Midnight Castle or the Galaxy ponies. I'll gladly join in the people messaging Bridge Direct and asking for those. I'd also LOVE it if they did the TAF ponies. I wouldn't complain about an affordable Night Glider!
The green symbol could be a prototype or test thing. Why would they make golden glitter on two ponies into neon colors if the rest of the set have accurate glitter symbols? I'll wait for in-hand pics.
The green symbol could be a prototype or test thing. Why would they make golden glitter on two ponies into neon colors if the rest of the set have accurate glitter symbols? I'll wait for in-hand pics.
But damn I want Starshine! I'll apply the glitter myself. Here's hoping she won't tan in 20-years.
The official site for the ponies has been updated. It now says “available now” under the Rainbow Ponies. Nothing about Europe, so fingers crossed for further releases! It also lists two retailers for the Rainbow ponies. One in Denmark and one in New Zealand.
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This is cool and not cool! What about the rest!? Argh!! This slow drop of information is driving me crazy! I want to know it all right now!! XDI hear you, I hear you!!!! :freak: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND :freak: OMG OMG OMG .............WHAT?
im going to stalk them now :P they say trade only customers :cry: but they show all the squishy pop and fush'ems which i think are done by basic fun
Here is the link to Basic Fun's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/basicfuntoys/
Also, the pictures on the Basic Fun website show Sunlight the correct color but Moonstone is misnamed Cotton Candy. :lol:
Ponyfan
With the parlour label, there's some subliminal cotton candying going on.
She's pink. I blame Pinkie Pie. Cotton Candy has to be her ancestor.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I didn't realize the stickers have new artwork on them. I'd like to see a pic of Baby Lemon Drop's sticker. :) I love that they included the rainbow sticker on the Rainbow ponies' brushes.I got confused with all the different company names. :redface: Thank you for the direct link, Ponyfan!
Sunlight's symbol still kills me, but I'll be sure to ask if the rainbow ponies will ever be coming here.
I'm glad I could help. :) I tried going the Bridge Direct Facebook page first and it said that they had merged with Basic Fun.So in love with those Rainbow ponies! I hope that Sunlight's markings are just prototype. But I'll be happy to have her even if they aren't.
I did find Butterscotch today! She was tossed in the back of the end cap behind other toys. She's very pretty. I'd like to find Blossom as all of mine have faded to gray.
Congrats. :) I got Butterscotch this weekend too.I was successful in my Target quest today!! After multiple visits and lots of searching, I was able to get the three I wanted the most! I got Minty, Blue Belle, and Blossom! I almost didn't get Blossom because I originally had planned on choosing 2, but my mom convinced me to splurge and get Blossom too as I'd probably regret leaving her behind :P I'm so glad that I FINALLY got my hands on them! :biggrin:
I'm really impressed with how nice they are, the hair is beautiful and I think the plastic has a nice feel as well. I look forward to seeing what ponies Bridge Direct rolls out in the future! I'm sooo excited that these weren't just a one off and that there are plans for more. I'd love to see them do rare ponies like Mountain Boys or even brand new ponies, like that rainbow one from Rescue at Midnight Castle or the Galaxy ponies. I'll gladly join in the people messaging Bridge Direct and asking for those. I'd also LOVE it if they did the TAF ponies. I wouldn't complain about an affordable Night Glider!
Congrats HelloGoodbye. :) I love the 35th anniversary Minty.
Ponyfan
Well this is exciting! Just imagine getting Starshine with no symbol rust? Wow!Here is the link to Basic Fun's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/basicfuntoys/
Also, the pictures on the Basic Fun website show Sunlight the correct color but Moonstone is misnamed Cotton Candy. :lol:
Ponyfan
With the parlour label, there's some subliminal cotton candying going on.
She's pink. I blame Pinkie Pie. Cotton Candy has to be her ancestor.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I didn't realize the stickers have new artwork on them. I'd like to see a pic of Baby Lemon Drop's sticker. :) I love that they included the rainbow sticker on the Rainbow ponies' brushes.I got confused with all the different company names. :redface: Thank you for the direct link, Ponyfan!
Sunlight's symbol still kills me, but I'll be sure to ask if the rainbow ponies will ever be coming here.
I'm glad I could help. :) I tried going the Bridge Direct Facebook page first and it said that they had merged with Basic Fun.So in love with those Rainbow ponies! I hope that Sunlight's markings are just prototype. But I'll be happy to have her even if they aren't.
I did find Butterscotch today! She was tossed in the back of the end cap behind other toys. She's very pretty. I'd like to find Blossom as all of mine have faded to gray.
Congrats. :) I got Butterscotch this weekend too.I was successful in my Target quest today!! After multiple visits and lots of searching, I was able to get the three I wanted the most! I got Minty, Blue Belle, and Blossom! I almost didn't get Blossom because I originally had planned on choosing 2, but my mom convinced me to splurge and get Blossom too as I'd probably regret leaving her behind :P I'm so glad that I FINALLY got my hands on them! :biggrin:
I'm really impressed with how nice they are, the hair is beautiful and I think the plastic has a nice feel as well. I look forward to seeing what ponies Bridge Direct rolls out in the future! I'm sooo excited that these weren't just a one off and that there are plans for more. I'd love to see them do rare ponies like Mountain Boys or even brand new ponies, like that rainbow one from Rescue at Midnight Castle or the Galaxy ponies. I'll gladly join in the people messaging Bridge Direct and asking for those. I'd also LOVE it if they did the TAF ponies. I wouldn't complain about an affordable Night Glider!
Congrats HelloGoodbye. :) I love the 35th anniversary Minty.
Ponyfan
I wouldn't mind another Nightglider at ALL either! And I am sure you are right re: Pinkie and Cotton Candy. Kappa does call her Cotton Candy in the movie after all so perhaps there is a connection.
And please Mr. Basic Fun, don't forget us here in SA. We are very friendly and promise to buy lots of ponies. Just send them here, ok?
Wow! They look great and Starshine's symbol is gold glitter. :) :) not the painted yellow sun. And I'm happy to see Sunlight's symbol is more accurate also. I also like how the stickers are placed in the box. Is that French on the box along with English?
I think you're right Taffeta. :) Maybe Bridge Direct misread scented stickers as scented ponies. *sniffs ponies* I wonder what they smell like?
Ponyfan
The gift set is missing Sunlight.
I was successful in my Target quest today!! After multiple visits and lots of searching, I was able to get the three I wanted the most! I got Minty, Blue Belle, and Blossom! I almost didn't get Blossom because I originally had planned on choosing 2, but my mom convinced me to splurge and get Blossom too as I'd probably regret leaving her behind :P I'm so glad that I FINALLY got my hands on them! :biggrin:
I'm really impressed with how nice they are, the hair is beautiful and I think the plastic has a nice feel as well. I look forward to seeing what ponies Bridge Direct rolls out in the future! I'm sooo excited that these weren't just a one off and that there are plans for more. I'd love to see them do rare ponies like Mountain Boys or even brand new ponies, like that rainbow one from Rescue at Midnight Castle or the Galaxy ponies. I'll gladly join in the people messaging Bridge Direct and asking for those. I'd also LOVE it if they did the TAF ponies. I wouldn't complain about an affordable Night Glider!
Congrats HelloGoodbye. :) I love the 35th anniversary Minty.
Ponyfan
The gift set is missing Sunlight.
So thrilled that Sunlight isn't Green Blob pony anymore! YAY!!
Scented! I wonder what they're scented as? I hope Starshine smells like vanilla. (I also wonder if they had leftover scents from Strawberry Shortcake and were like " . . . *sprays them on ponies".)The gift set is missing Sunlight.
The other ponies didn't want to associate with her when she was in her Green Blob phase. That's what made Sunlight stop drinking and get back on the wagon. :P
So thrilled that Sunlight isn't Green Blob pony anymore! YAY!!
Scented! I wonder what they're scented as? I hope Starshine smells like vanilla. (I also wonder if they had leftover scents from Strawberry Shortcake and were like " . . . *sprays them on ponies".)The gift set is missing Sunlight.
The other ponies didn't want to associate with her when she was in her Green Blob phase. That's what made Sunlight stop drinking and get back on the wagon. :P
Clipper and I think Deb Birge already found out that they only go through large retailers, not any small ones.NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND :freak: OMG OMG OMG .............WHAT?
im going to stalk them now :P they say trade only customers :cry: but they show all the squishy pop and fush'ems which i think are done by basic fun
Yay for the NZ collectors! :ohyeah:
Now, make friends with an independent toy shop owner + get them to order a few! :P
They look fantastic! Seriously? scented? Yes let's give folks that have asthma or scents can trigger migraines a pony. Someone was asleep at the switch but who cares cause those people in the minority. This is a huge fail and I'll have to pass on them. Because scents can set off my asthma.
I thought that was more like "new car smell" where the pony wasn't meant to smell like vanilla or anything, but the plastic just had a distinct scent.They look fantastic! Seriously? scented? Yes let's give folks that have asthma or scents can trigger migraines a pony. Someone was asleep at the switch but who cares cause those people in the minority. This is a huge fail and I'll have to pass on them. Because scents can set off my asthma.
Weren't the originals scented? People always mentioned memories of that "new pony smell"?
Yep, ponies just smell like vinyl, which I guess smells sweet. Not intentional. Though, some other sets do have added scents that were on purpose and were marketed as such.I thought that was more like "new car smell" where the pony wasn't meant to smell like vanilla or anything, but the plastic just had a distinct scent.They look fantastic! Seriously? scented? Yes let's give folks that have asthma or scents can trigger migraines a pony. Someone was asleep at the switch but who cares cause those people in the minority. This is a huge fail and I'll have to pass on them. Because scents can set off my asthma.
Weren't the originals scented? People always mentioned memories of that "new pony smell"?
I thought that was more like "new car smell" where the pony wasn't meant to smell like vanilla or anything, but the plastic just had a distinct scent.They look fantastic! Seriously? scented? Yes let's give folks that have asthma or scents can trigger migraines a pony. Someone was asleep at the switch but who cares cause those people in the minority. This is a huge fail and I'll have to pass on them. Because scents can set off my asthma.
Weren't the originals scented? People always mentioned memories of that "new pony smell"?
Quick question, what's the retail price for one of these? I didn't find any at either of the Targets in west Knoxville, and have been keeping an eye out for a set on the Arena sales forum.If you have a minute to ask someone at the help desks, the DCPI is 086-00-2831. In some cases, they just haven't set out the ponies yet. The tags will say MLP ANIMAL.
I thought that was more like "new car smell" where the pony wasn't meant to smell like vanilla or anything, but the plastic just had a distinct scent.They look fantastic! Seriously? scented? Yes let's give folks that have asthma or scents can trigger migraines a pony. Someone was asleep at the switch but who cares cause those people in the minority. This is a huge fail and I'll have to pass on them. Because scents can set off my asthma.
Weren't the originals scented? People always mentioned memories of that "new pony smell"?
Yes, I believe it's more like that though I've never had any memories of pony smell other than the ones that were intentionally scented. If I remember correctly there were three sets where being scented was part of the gimmick. The Sweetberry set, the Sundae best set and the Perfume puff set. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Well, if we could talk them into doing a mystery pony/uncut RAMC release, then it would only make sense to do a Megan/Sundance/uncut Escape from Katrina release. That would make the most sense to me.
I would love to see Cascade released.
The non pony community is also excited about these. I just checked another board for a completely different toy line someone had posted how excitedAww, that's awesome ^.^ I got kind of excited seeing the two I found yesterday. The nostalgia is real, ha ha. They're in really pretty packaging. I don't know whether to open them, it's so pretty, but I want to see the stickers and poster.
they were to see ponies they had in their childhood. :)
Ponyfan
$10 each for the Collector ponies. The Rainbow ponies haven't hit the stores yet, and may come out in Europe before other places.
$10 each for the Collector ponies. The Rainbow ponies haven't hit the stores yet, and may come out in Europe before other places.
W-w-wait what did I miss? New releases? Of rainbow ponies?? In EUROPE???
The non pony community is also excited about these. I just checked another board for a completely different toy line someone had posted how excitedAww, that's awesome ^.^ I got kind of excited seeing the two I found yesterday. The nostalgia is real, ha ha. They're in really pretty packaging. I don't know whether to open them, it's so pretty, but I want to see the stickers and poster.
they were to see ponies they had in their childhood. :)
Ponyfan
By the way, my offer still stands -- I'm probably going to another Target after work today, so if anyone wants me to pick up a particular pony I can and you can just pay me back what I paid plus shipping to you.
$10 each for the Collector ponies. The Rainbow ponies haven't hit the stores yet, and may come out in Europe before other places.
W-w-wait what did I miss? New releases? Of rainbow ponies?? In EUROPE???
@Dreamer, check this: http://mlpretro.basicfun.com
$10 each for the Collector ponies. The Rainbow ponies haven't hit the stores yet, and may come out in Europe before other places.
W-w-wait what did I miss? New releases? Of rainbow ponies?? In EUROPE???
@Dreamer, check this: http://mlpretro.basicfun.com
I'm checking and reading through the topic, this is like a dream come true!! :hearts: I'll make sure to contact The Bridge Direct for some questions and pony requests! By the way, do they make those retro Care Bears too, or are those from a different company?
$10 each for the Collector ponies. The Rainbow ponies haven't hit the stores yet, and may come out in Europe before other places.
W-w-wait what did I miss? New releases? Of rainbow ponies?? In EUROPE???
@Dreamer, check this: http://mlpretro.basicfun.com
I'm checking and reading through the topic, this is like a dream come true!! :hearts: I'll make sure to contact The Bridge Direct for some questions and pony requests! By the way, do they make those retro Care Bears too, or are those from a different company?I think they are the same company, but let me check.Nopes! It's not he same company. The Care Bears are made by the company Just Play: https://justplayproducts.com/search/care+bears
BTW, are you aware of the petition we are doing to Basic Fun about the Celestial / Fancy Swirl ponies?
The non pony community is also excited about these. I just checked another board for a completely different toy line someone had posted how excited
they were to see ponies they had in their childhood. :)
Ponyfan
I think they are the same company, but let me check.Nopes! It's not he same company. The Care Bears are made by the company Just Play: https://justplayproducts.com/search/care+bears
I think they are the same company, but let me check.Nopes! It's not he same company. The Care Bears are made by the company Just Play: https://justplayproducts.com/search/care+bears
Uh, by the way, that company is the one making the new Care Bears toys (which happen to be quite similar to the old ones... Hasbro could learn from this). They are really nice, but I'm talking about the reproductions, like that Share Bear plushie with the milkshake symbol.
I think they are the same company, but let me check.Nopes! It's not he same company. The Care Bears are made by the company Just Play: https://justplayproducts.com/search/care+bears
Uh, by the way, that company is the one making the new Care Bears toys (which happen to be quite similar to the old ones... Hasbro could learn from this). They are really nice, but I'm talking about the reproductions, like that Share Bear plushie with the milkshake symbol.
The Bridge Direct
That gift set rainbow pony box has no French on it like the rest of individual ones do. I wonder if they're just going to release a set for the US or something?
That gift set rainbow pony box has no French on it like the rest of individual ones do. I wonder if they're just going to release a set for the US or something?
Does that mean Sunlight is going to be in deficit over here? Aaaaaaaa no why this is even worse than us getting none of them
Scented... eh. They're going to discolor, but at least we have the originals/25th anniversary set to fall back on.
And you know what I desperately hope we get? 2nd year rainbows! It'd be awesome having a Confetti that's actually white and in the correct pose :biggrin:
I don't think scents necessarily discolor ponies, as I've had Candy Cane ponies and other scented ponies who are just fine. Cherry Treats discolors, but is it because she's scented or just because of her body color? Like, Gingerbread and Starshine also get "sun burns" and they aren't scented. (Also I have a Cherry Treat who is very very white . . . I think it's because she was never in the sun.)
I didn't realize that the UK didn't get the 2nd set of Rainbows (except Confetti). Wow, they really liked taunting you guys with those comic ponies, huh?
Just got an email from the toy manufacturer:
We appreciate her business and that while Rainbow Ponies are currently a European market exclusive, they are being made available to North American retailers as well. We do not have any confirmed retailer interest at this time, but hope to get them into some US stores later this year.
I fixed the capitalization in their email, but not the grammar ;)
Suggestion: we should email Target and Toys R Us and gush about how much we love the Collectors ponies and point blank say we want them to stock the Rainbow ponies and ANY OTHER retro MLPs that come out.
Suggestion: we should email Target and Toys R Us and gush about how much we love the Collectors ponies and point blank say we want them to stock the Rainbow ponies and ANY OTHER retro MLPs that come out.
Taffeta, I may be jumping the gun here as we're all waiting to see what country gets what with these retro reissues, but my Target still has another set of the Collector ponies. Speaking of trades, if you have any common
G1 Euro or UK ponies that you feel are worth the trade of a 35th pony or ponies, let me know.
@LadyPinwheel - at no point have TBD confirmed the Grooming Parlour release...but they did mention ponies in the autumn and that they couldn't reveal what those things were yet. It's more than possible the Swedish site put up something too far ahead of time and have been told to take it down because it's not time yet.
I would only take this as a worrying sign if other retailers and outlets had had it advertised and were all taking it down.
Just got an email from the toy manufacturer:
We appreciate her business and that while Rainbow Ponies are currently a European market exclusive, they are being made available to North American retailers as well. We do not have any confirmed retailer interest at this time, but hope to get them into some US stores later this year.
I fixed the capitalization in their email, but not the grammar ;)
:hifive: :green: :hearts:
I did not mean to step on any toes in regards to trades. I did say "common" euro G1, therefore less expensive, and I did say trade "ponies" plural too, so maybe three 35th ponies may be worth a UK double you have to spare. But again, this is all moot until we see what the distribution ends up being. I joked way back in the thread about getting in on some of this ebay action of overpriced retros, but that was just a joke. I'm not a person to take advantage of another.
I do not begrudge US people getting stuff. It just makes me mad how it is always this way. Ultimately geographical location is more important than the loyalty of the fanbase even though Europe kept mlp going longer in g1 and g3.
Just got an email from the toy manufacturer:
We appreciate her business and that while Rainbow Ponies are currently a European market exclusive, they are being made available to North American retailers as well. We do not have any confirmed retailer interest at this time, but hope to get them into some US stores later this year.
I fixed the capitalization in their email, but not the grammar ;)
:hifive: :green: :hearts:
OMG so its definite, they are coming to EUROPE :D :D :D
Zapper, please excuse my curiosity, but what makes you think that Spain would get the ponies sooner than German? You have some pretty swell toys there, and it wouldn't surprise me if German got the re-releases and not Spain.
The packaging of the French Strawberry Shortcake has the packaging entirely in French, using her French name (Charlotte Aux Fraises) so perhaps they do packaging 'country by country.' (French + English could be for Canada?) Which would be a cleaner, 'classier' look for a product like this.
I now have 5 out of the 6 35th anniversary ponies :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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Now I only need Blossom. I also ended up buying the retro Share Bear Care Bear with the soda symbol.
I now have 5 out of the 6 35th anniversary ponies :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: The 1stTarget I checked had the shelf label but no ponies. The 2nd Target had 3 left. I think this is still part of the first set because the ponies I bought before (Minty and Butterscotch) were still missing as well as Blossom. Now I only need Blossom. I also ended up buying the retro Share Bear Care Bear with the soda symbol.
I do hope we all see Rainbow ponies also. :)
Ponyfan
I now have 5 out of the 6 35th anniversary ponies :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: The 1stTarget I checked had the shelf label but no ponies. The 2nd Target had 3 left. I think this is still part of the first set because the ponies I bought before (Minty and Butterscotch) were still missing as well as Blossom. Now I only need Blossom. I also ended up buying the retro Share Bear Care Bear with the soda symbol.
I do hope we all see Rainbow ponies also. :)
Ponyfan
Only if we all see collector ponies too. It needs to be everything for everyone everywhere.
None of the Targets in my area have restocked; it's been a little over 2 weeks and I've checked every few days, and none of the employees have answers. Oh well. At least I got the one I really wanted... :) (Minty) Kinda kills the fun of collecting when they're so scarce...
None of the Targets in my area have restocked; it's been a little over 2 weeks and I've checked every few days, and none of the employees have answers. Oh well. At least I got the one I really wanted... :) (Minty) Kinda kills the fun of collecting when they're so scarce...
Yeah, I'm having a similar situation. I saw the first set when they were resetting the shelves and the whole set of 6 was shoved in with the Shopkins. I only bought Minty. I keep going back to check not because I intend to buy more but because I just want to see them in their proper place all displayed nicely. But since that first time they have all disappeared. I can't find them or the retro Strawberry Shortcake or the Carebears. I've found the endcap with the retro toys but there isn't a space or a tag for any of the "girls" toys.
I suppose someone could have come along and bought everything. It just seems weird that *all* of the retro "girls" toys are missing but all the board games, video games, Stretch Armstrong, Gumby, and color forms are there.
None of the Targets in my area have restocked; it's been a little over 2 weeks and I've checked every few days, and none of the employees have answers. Oh well. At least I got the one I really wanted... :) (Minty) Kinda kills the fun of collecting when they're so scarce...
Yeah, I'm having a similar situation. I saw the first set when they were resetting the shelves and the whole set of 6 was shoved in with the Shopkins. I only bought Minty. I keep going back to check not because I intend to buy more but because I just want to see them in their proper place all displayed nicely. But since that first time they have all disappeared. I can't find them or the retro Strawberry Shortcake or the Carebears. I've found the endcap with the retro toys but there isn't a space or a tag for any of the "girls" toys.
I suppose someone could have come along and bought everything. It just seems weird that *all* of the retro "girls" toys are missing but all the board games, video games, Stretch Armstrong, Gumby, and color forms are there.
The Target store I’ve bought mine has two retro endcaps. One has the retro games and the other has the retro ponies Strawberry Shortcake dolls and Care Bears although Sat the Care Bears were on the next end so. The other Target has them all on one endcap but I haven’t found the retro ponies there.
Ponyfan
I also found a few of the 35th ponies on a special G4 pony endcap (that not all Targets have), so there's another spot to check.None of the Targets in my area have restocked; it's been a little over 2 weeks and I've checked every few days, and none of the employees have answers. Oh well. At least I got the one I really wanted... :) (Minty) Kinda kills the fun of collecting when they're so scarce...
Yeah, I'm having a similar situation. I saw the first set when they were resetting the shelves and the whole set of 6 was shoved in with the Shopkins. I only bought Minty. I keep going back to check not because I intend to buy more but because I just want to see them in their proper place all displayed nicely. But since that first time they have all disappeared. I can't find them or the retro Strawberry Shortcake or the Carebears. I've found the endcap with the retro toys but there isn't a space or a tag for any of the "girls" toys.
I suppose someone could have come along and bought everything. It just seems weird that *all* of the retro "girls" toys are missing but all the board games, video games, Stretch Armstrong, Gumby, and color forms are there.
The Target store I’ve bought mine has two retro endcaps. One has the retro games and the other has the retro ponies Strawberry Shortcake dolls and Care Bears although Sat the Care Bears were on the next end so. The other Target has them all on one endcap but I haven’t found the retro ponies there.
Ponyfan
Ok, thanks. Maybe my Target is waiting to clear off one of their end caps they are using for after-Christmas clearance.
So glad to know Targets are already stocking! That was fast.
Sad to hear the rainbow ponies are currently UK only >.<
So glad to know Targets are already stocking! That was fast.
Sad to hear the rainbow ponies are currently UK only >.<
It's Europe, not UK only. In fact, the only confirmed country atm who has the rainbow ponies on pre-order is Sweden. ^^
I felt it while writing it... people often mix UK / EUR.
This is your weekly (?) reminder to email me a photo of your letter at [email protected] to get an entry in the giveaway. :P
(Exceptions being Taffeta, KarenTheUnicorn, and LadyPinwheel whose entries I marked down before going "OMG this is getting too complicated, email only from now on", lol.)
Especially important because I just got an ADORABLE pony pin of Princess Tiffany / Princess Pearl and I'd like to sneak in a giveaway for it before I go away on vacation (in February). :) Like, I might draw a name for it this weekend.
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Sorry for short notice, but the people at one Target told me there are 8 of these guys at the Target I'm headed to next. Any requests? Speak now or forever hold your peace, lol, so I can buy a particular one you're looking for. If you want one let me know soon, and just pay me what I paid plus shipping to your country.I’m missing Blossom but I’m really short on extra funds right now. :(
Edit: I finally found the elusive Cotton Candy, yay. I think just like in the 1980s she's the first one people buy so I haven't seen many of her. Anyway, my offer of picking up any of these guys for anyone who needs one still stands. There were some left behind at the Target I went to and the employees looked up other Targets and there were more. If you want one just pay me what I paid and then shipping, no more than that :)
I felt it while writing it... people often mix UK / EUR.
They do, no idea why O.o. You'd think it's be the other way around...though I guess it is confusing because the UK is in Europe and yet we tend to refer to the UK and Europe...and yeah ;) Geography huh O.O.
In any case, Europe appears to mean Europe in this case but we haven't had a specific confirmation list of countries...
Yaaaay :newpony: CC-35 has flown over the pond and is now perched, still in her box, in my kid's room, among her other ponies!
Welcome to merry England, Cotton Candy! :welcome:
Wow, the retro artwork on the box is so pretty :inlove: ah, the memories are flooding back to when I received my first-ever CC and would carefully slide her back in her plastic bubble packaging at the end of the day to keep her safe, reading and re-reading the little story at the back :lol:
If they do actually release these here in the UK, I may buy another to de-box :whistle:
I checked two Targets today and neither one had the 35th anniversary ponies out on the shelf although the tags for them were there. I only need Blossom to complete my set.I have 3 of the retros left I'm selling at 15 each plus shipping pretty sure blossom is among them if you are interested pm me and I'll check
Ponyfan
I went to my local Target yesterday to get some other things, but I thought I'd check to see if they'd restocked the 35th anniversary ponies and... nothing. I couldn't even find the tag on the shelf for them. They no longer have the retro toys and games endcap, either. All I found was a lone Teddy Ruxpin on an endcap by himself.I hope they aren't phasing them out. :huh:
mine restocked again, and i went to pick them up for another collector.. and 3 of the 4 that were left on the shelf were majorly flawed. Severe head and body mismatch on the 3.. and one of the boxes was smashed up. Had to leave them behind. Has anyone else has this happen? I was expecting to atleast find a good Blossom.. and seems like it's not possible in my area.I noticed head/body discoloration on one Blossom I saw (I haven't seen many of her) and a Snuzzle with a slightly smooshed box. I was tempted to buy Snuzzle because I could debox her without a qualm and look at her sticker and poster freely :) I didn't, though. (I'm not against deboxing these guys, but I really like how they look with their pretty packaging.)
Wow! My Target has gotten in two more sets at the same time! So they have had four so far. If they keep coming out with so many hopefully everyone who's a collector will be able to get one.
I checked one Target Saturday and didn’t find any anniversary ponies. I’m still looking for 35th anniversary Blossom.
Ponyfan
I just saw via a picture on Instagram from the Toy Fair they will be releasing the unicorns and pegasi set (Twilight, Sunbeam, Firefly, Medley, Moondancer, Glory)!
I just saw via a picture on Instagram from the Toy Fair they will be releasing the unicorns and pegasi set (Twilight, Sunbeam, Firefly, Medley, Moondancer, Glory)!
Medley was my first pony ever. I'll definitly pick her up !
Do you think you could link to the Instagram account?
*edit*. I found it
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSSt7PhwNG/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSSt7PhwNG/)
There is a Pretty Parlor displayed also!
Better photos of the Rainbow Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTZoe5AVRj/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTY6QdgsQD/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Rainbow Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTZoe5AVRj/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTY6QdgsQD/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
To look or not to look, that is the question o.o
Better photos of the Rainbow Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTZoe5AVRj/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTY6QdgsQD/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
To look or not to look, that is the question o.o
That is the question?
Better photos of the Rainbow Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTZoe5AVRj/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTY6QdgsQD/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
To look or not to look, that is the question o.o
That is the question?
Do I want to torture myself??
Better photos of the Rainbow Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTZoe5AVRj/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTY6QdgsQD/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
To look or not to look, that is the question o.o
That is the question?
Do I want to torture myself??
Better photos of the Rainbow Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTZoe5AVRj/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTY6QdgsQD/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
To look or not to look, that is the question o.o
That is the question?
Do I want to torture myself??
Your going to anyway. May as well get it over with.
Medley was my first pony ever. I'll definitly pick her up !
Do you think you could link to the Instagram account?
*edit*. I found it
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSSt7PhwNG/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSSt7PhwNG/)
There is a Pretty Parlor displayed also!
(Faints)
Holy Pony Feathers batman.....(SQUEEEEEEE!!!)
Better photos of the Rainbow Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTZoe5AVRj/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Better photos of the Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTY6QdgsQD/?taken-by=bizzarro_toys)
Showed the pictures to my sister.I'm with her. I'm so with her.
She wants them to make Fizzy and company. And Powder. And Paradise. And Lofty. And...(you get the idea).
Just showed my daughter! She's in looove with Glory too. Dunno why she needs her? She's already got the Mini Glory. She'd like Medley too.She is very sensible :D
I bought the collectors ponies for the 35th anniversary gimmick, but I'm not going to re-buy every pony I already have. It'd be different if they changed up the poses a bit. I love Sunbeam, but hate that unicorn pose!oh have non sitting ponies sitting and have seashell and bubbles in a standing pose :lol:
i just sooooooo badly want bubbles and seashell, especially seashell as iv never managed to find her unfaded without cancer spots or head body miss-match. also there just were never enough of the sitting pose ponies.Pretty sure these are Hasbro licensed, so it wouldn't really matter. It's like licensed merch with Hasbro owned characters on it. They could make Applejack and all of her set mates without a problem :) Even if they couldn't make Applejack, they could still make the rest of the set too!
but iv just had a horrible thought they might not be able to make that set as hasbro still own the rights to applejack :(
Well, I'll be most assuredly getting these. Lots of these. ALL of these! Even though we don't know where they'll be released (or when), I make this offer to anyone might miss out on US released Retro Ponies:
I am more than happy to hunt down any wanted ponies and ship them out to people for cost of pony + shipping. No one should be denied Retro Ponies due to foolish inventory strategies.
Well I emailed the company a while back about whether these sets would be available in Australia, absolutely no response - not even an acknowledgement.
Since the stores I contacted didn't even know they existed my guess is Australia isn't getting any of these at all. Maybe it will be different news post Toy Fair, but I'm guessing not.
as for anyone complaining, please stop
Quoteas for anyone complaining, please stop
There were alot of ponies the United States did not get as well. It goes both ways.
I am not trying to start anything, and I'll bow out after this message, but when I brought up trading these guys for G1 overseas ponies that I never had a chance to get as a child, I was shot down. And I would not scam anyone one. If it took two 35th anniversary ponies to equal one persons double NSS Northstar they had hanging around, so be it.
And now I can't voice my opinion?
Please don't be offended Taffeta. I enjoy reading your posts because you are so much more knowledgeable than myself when it comes to ponies.
As for anyone complaining about them rereleasing sets you already have, please stop. Don't take for granted the sure knowledge you'll have the choice whether to walk into a shop and buy them or not.
@bibliodragon - because Hasbro UK put them in all of our stories, but never sold them here. The UK is pretty much the only country who didn't get them in some form or another. My mother looked for them for me for 3 years as they were my childhood favourites.. I gave up believing they existed after a while. I did pick up Glory at a boot sale here in the middle 1990s. No idea how or why, she was also with Moondancer, and they had no tails, but seriously, you'd think I just found a MOC Mimic or something xD. Because of that, I guess Medley is the one that still hurts more than Glory. I mean, it took a long time, but I did finally have my finding Glory in the UK moment. It's still never happened for Medley. The first time I ever saw her except as a drawing was when my US trade partner brought her over for us in April 1998. It would just make my Christmas to go into Tesco or somewhere and see her.
I bought the collectors ponies for the 35th anniversary gimmick, but I'm not going to re-buy every pony I already have. It'd be different if they changed up the poses a bit. I love Sunbeam, but hate that unicorn pose!oh have non sitting ponies sitting and have seashell and bubbles in a standing pose :lol:
or have the CP ponies in other poses.......fantastic ;)
As for anyone complaining about them rereleasing sets you already have, please stop. Don't take for granted the sure knowledge you'll have the choice whether to walk into a shop and buy them or not.
True . . . And also we should remember that a lot of people buying them will be people who are not collectors, but loved these ponies as kids . . . The now-adults who lost Medley at the beach or in a bus, whose toys got given away, or are perma-lost in an attic or basement somewhere. People who haven't thought about MLP in years, but who are going to get a huge dose of nostalgia when they see these and will buy them for their kids.
Let's be happy that a bunch of kids out there will get brand new MIB G1 ponies to love--even if they are ponies we, personally, already have.
Wasn't there something that indicates they had releases planned beyond this year? I swear someone posted something that either the company themselves said or something in their product contract(?) that indicated they had released scheduled for 2-3 years...
I'm still holding out for a Dream Castle :biggrin: or at least a Show Stable and/or Nursery. And year 3 rainbows - lets see a while Confetti!
It looks like Bridge direct is trying to follow the release years . So far we've had confirmation of Collector Ponies and Rainbows and now the Toy Fair images of the unicorns and pegasus. Do we dare to hope for adult sea ponies?
Ponyfan
Hey, hey, hey! I got a response. The weird thing though is that I did *not* ask about the Big Brother ponies. So either they got me confused with someone else or they have gotten that many requests that it's an automatic response.Quote
Hello,
The first wave of ponies will be in stores in January (Target, TRU and others, but not Walmart). It includes the original 6 ponies released in 1982:
Butterscotch
Blue Belle
Minty
Snuzzle
Cotton Candy
Blossom
There will be additional waves in Summer/Fall 2018. The Big Brother ponies are not part of 2018 plans but could be for future waves in our 3year plan.
Thank you,
Customer Service
So great news! Not a Target exclusive *and* they have a whole THREE YEAR plan! :frolic:
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
@Foxtale thanks for that detail. I wish you could have asked if the UK and other countries will get stuff going forward too but I huess we just have to hope. If the US are getting rainbows it only seems fair. I think it was Lady Pinwheel that suggested that was the reason we are getting rainbows furst so kudos to her.
It would be nice if they answered our enquiries from here about stuff like this. I want to support this project but they are frustrating me by ignoring messages...
I guess my next letter is to Hasbro UK asking for Medley...
@Foxtale thanks for that detail. I wish you could have asked if the UK and other countries will get stuff going forward too but I huess we just have to hope. If the US are getting rainbows it only seems fair. I think it was Lady Pinwheel that suggested that was the reason we are getting rainbows furst so kudos to her.
It would be nice if they answered our enquiries from here about stuff like this. I want to support this project but they are frustrating me by ignoring messages...
I guess my next letter is to Hasbro UK asking for Medley...
@Foxtale thanks for that detail. I wish you could have asked if the UK and other countries will get stuff going forward too but I huess we just have to hope. If the US are getting rainbows it only seems fair. I think it was Lady Pinwheel that suggested that was the reason we are getting rainbows furst so kudos to her.
It would be nice if they answered our enquiries from here about stuff like this. I want to support this project but they are frustrating me by ignoring messages...
I guess my next letter is to Hasbro UK asking for Medley...
It definitly seems like contacting Hasbro Uk is the way to go if you want Medley, etc. Maybe you can send them some photo copies of some of the comics featuring Medley, Glory, etc. A picture is worth a thousand words and all that. That along with your personal story of childhood frustration just might be convincing enough. Especially if some other UKers will do the same.
@Foxtale thanks for that detail. I wish you could have asked if the UK and other countries will get stuff going forward too but I huess we just have to hope. If the US are getting rainbows it only seems fair. I think it was Lady Pinwheel that suggested that was the reason we are getting rainbows furst so kudos to her.
It would be nice if they answered our enquiries from here about stuff like this. I want to support this project but they are frustrating me by ignoring messages...
I guess my next letter is to Hasbro UK asking for Medley...
It definitly seems like contacting Hasbro Uk is the way to go if you want Medley, etc. Maybe you can send them some photo copies of some of the comics featuring Medley, Glory, etc. A picture is worth a thousand words and all that. That along with your personal story of childhood frustration just might be convincing enough. Especially if some other UKers will do the same.
Do you know if Hasbro UK leads or controls what is sold in the rest of Europe? Because in Hasbro Spain they have no clue about the 35th anniversary ponies... or so they say. And if UK is the one to contact, I'll be more than happy to do so too.
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
I wonder if the Fair has tried contacting Basic Fun! about coming to the Fair. This is just something that has accured to me because of how SDCC and the Fair used to share an exclusive.
SpoilerPetitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
i just sooooooo badly want bubbles and seashell, especially seashell as iv never managed to find her unfaded without cancer spots or head body miss-match. also there just were never enough of the sitting pose ponies.Pretty sure these are Hasbro licensed, so it wouldn't really matter. It's like licensed merch with Hasbro owned characters on it. They could make Applejack and all of her set mates without a problem :) Even if they couldn't make Applejack, they could still make the rest of the set too!
but iv just had a horrible thought they might not be able to make that set as hasbro still own the rights to applejack :(
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
Wow that is amazing news! Thanks for sharing this update! :thumb:
...would be nice to have a schedule for the planned UK releases :cool:
Interesting that Hasbro UK was the one who said "No, start with the Rainbow ponies, not the Collector ponies." I guess I wasn't expecting that level of detail to be involved and assumed The Bridge Direct was only dealing with "one" Hasbro (the US branch.) At most I thought maybe Hasbro would give TBD a list of what was released and be like "Have fun, lol." Sounds like Hasbro UK is more hands-on than I thought!
Interesting that Hasbro UK was the one who said "No, start with the Rainbow ponies, not the Collector ponies." I guess I wasn't expecting that level of detail to be involved and assumed The Bridge Direct was only dealing with "one" Hasbro (the US branch.) At most I thought maybe Hasbro would give TBD a list of what was released and be like "Have fun, lol." Sounds like Hasbro UK is more hands-on than I thought!
I was surprised by that, too. I really didn't expect that Hasbro were involved in this at all really, heh.
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@Foxtale that is a mite more reassuring. Thanks for so much detail. I wonder if they expected such an outpouring of excitement. It sounds like it took them by surprise.
Interesting that Hasbro UK was the one who said "No, start with the Rainbow ponies, not the Collector ponies." I guess I wasn't expecting that level of detail to be involved and assumed The Bridge Direct was only dealing with "one" Hasbro (the US branch.) At most I thought maybe Hasbro would give TBD a list of what was released and be like "Have fun, lol." Sounds like Hasbro UK is more hands-on than I thought!
I was surprised by that, too. I really didn't expect that Hasbro were involved in this at all really, heh.
They'd have to be, though. Not just for the licence, but also the amount of artwork? Poster and packaging and so on? It does make sense.
Interesting that Hasbro UK was the one who said "No, start with the Rainbow ponies, not the Collector ponies." I guess I wasn't expecting that level of detail to be involved and assumed The Bridge Direct was only dealing with "one" Hasbro (the US branch.) At most I thought maybe Hasbro would give TBD a list of what was released and be like "Have fun, lol." Sounds like Hasbro UK is more hands-on than I thought!
I was surprised by that, too. I really didn't expect that Hasbro were involved in this at all really, heh.
They'd have to be, though. Not just for the licence, but also the amount of artwork? Poster and packaging and so on? It does make sense.
I think I misworded it before - of course they had some level of involvement, but I wasn't anticipating that level of involvement. Like LadyM said, I figured it'd be more of a "idk here's a list of ponies, do what you want" kind of deal.
I wrote my letter to Hasbro after doing a very gruelling lesson plan on Japanese war crimes. Hope I didn't get the two muddled in my envelope.
I wrote my letter to Hasbro after doing a very gruelling lesson plan on Japanese war crimes. Hope I didn't get the two muddled in my envelope.
"Dear Taffeta,
thank you for your letter. However, we did not take kindly to your implications that we are similar to feudalistic warlords. We hope you enjoy Mane Six repeats in your area until the end of time.
Worst regards,
Hasbro"
Thanks for your email to ask about the possibility of stocking the Retro My Little Pony toys.
With this is mind I have passed your request on to the Buying Team. As our product ranges are regularly updated to make sure we meet demand of our customers. All decisions made to stock products, are based on customer feedback and sales.
This is why your feedback is so important. It isn't a promise it will be able to be stocked however it's a step forward to seeing it on our shelves in our stores.
Medley was my first pony ever. I'll definitly pick her up !
Do you think you could link to the Instagram account?
*edit*. I found it
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSSt7PhwNG/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSSt7PhwNG/)
There is a Pretty Parlor displayed also!
I'm going to go broke! Seriously, so excited to see how many more ponies are coming down the line. I am that weird grown adult who will squeal in Target if I find vintage style dolls or toys - LOL! I really wish they would make Bubbles and Seashell as they are my favorites. *fingers crossed*
...would be nice to have a schedule for the planned UK releases :cool:
Glitterball :) Join me! Write to Hasbro UK and ask them!! :)
...would be nice to have a schedule for the planned UK releases :cool:
Glitterball :) Join me! Write to Hasbro UK and ask them!! :)
I will start badgering them tonight :devious: :nod:
OOOh you are so tempting me Taffeta!! :biggrin: I'm not sure there are quite enough pony smiles on there though...maybe I should add more, then screencap it ? ;) :wonder: ;) :good: :whistle:
Ringlets -I dare you to screencap that explosion of pony graphic madness and send it to hasbro as an email endorsement for the retros in the UK :)
[email protected]
Or you could just write them a message saying you are looking forward to them coming out here. (Yes, I am serious O.O. They need to hear from us, we can't just assume we'll get stuff because we know from past history that doesn't work)
I got an answer from Hasbro UK...
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Response By Email (Sasha) (02/21/2018 11:02 AM)
Hi Mircalla,
Thank you for contacting Hasbro, Inc. We appreciate your interest in our company.
We license the Hasbro name, and the names of many of our brands to other companies who specialise in particular types of products.
The item you mention is actually manufactured, distributed and supported by the following company. Please contact them directly for further information:
http://mlpretro.basicfun.com/rainbow-ponies/
Thank you for your understanding. I hope you enjoy your day!
Warm regards,
Sasha"
Not much information.. as in my email I gave them the same exact link... So, not very useful, as always. No matter where Hasbro is located, they never help. :/
Good to see other people writing to Hasbro. I posted my letter today, on the way to campus this morning. Ringlets, I would love to be a fly on the wall of their office when they open your email. Although it will miss the animation...
*sigh* I got the same response as LadyPinwheel :facepalm:Maybe you could ask your local retailer(s) to carry the ponies and direct them to the wholesale site ;)
So I guess I get to send Basic Fun my pony excitement filled email too now? :wonder:
At least one of the links on their website where it shows rainbow ponies leads to a toy wholesale site in NZ, for traders to buy from, not individual customers
So excited for anniversary ponies. Are we getting any twinkle eye ponies? Those were my fav as a girl
So excited for anniversary ponies. Are we getting any twinkle eye ponies? Those were my fav as a girl
Not likely, considering that they need to have specifically made jewels and spaces to put them in their head. Too bad. The TEs are one of Hasbro's most beautiful sets of all time.
I got an answer from Hasbro UK...
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Response By Email (Sasha) (02/21/2018 11:02 AM)
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Been away from the forum for a while, so I found the first pony at my local Target by accident. It took going to 6 different Targets to be able to find the first six ponies. Like many others, I am excited to have the opportunity to get more G1 pony releases. :)
I wonder what others one they are going to be making threw the other years?
Ok let me get this straight, the collector pose ponies and Rainbow ponies are for 2018? Or are there other ones that are going to count for 2018?
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
I wonder what others one they are going to be making threw the other years?
Ok let me get this straight, the collector pose ponies and Rainbow ponies are for 2018? Or are there other ones that are going to count for 2018?
Here is the previous post by Foxtale. Sounds like the CP, Rainbow, and Unicorn/Pegasus sets are all due at sometime this year. But later it is mentioned that they are planning on only two lines per year.Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
This year counts as year one. But you never know. If they sell really consistently, then the line might last even longer. We all need to support this line and cross our fingers that they go over well with the average consumer.
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)SpoilerOriginal 6 Ponies: They are currently available at target USA (as we all know). Later this year, USA, Toys R Us and other specialty toy stores should have them as well as Target being restocked. (Walmart currently no but that may change) You should be able to order them online soon through outlets such as Amazon. Supposedly they didn't come to the UK and internationally first because HASBRO UK said that the market is more familiar with the rainbow ponies than the original 6 based on what came out in the 80s so they choose to release the Rainbow ponies first there!
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market). The rainbow ponies should be available in the Fall of 2018 in the USA as well. They are currently sold separately like the collector ponies. The mutli packs are hopefully for Black Friday and other sales.
Year 2 Unicorn and Pegasus Ponies - Available later this year in the individual boxes. They are beautiful in person! The glitter symbols are perfect and the hair is so silky. They will also come with original bows and combs.
Pretty Parlor - It is TBD who will potentially sell this. Keep supporting the pony releases and hope someone will :D
Future - They are currently working on approval for next year's items but I have mentioned that Sea Ponies would be a big deal and she seemed very interested. :D They get a lot of Big Brother requests so they are listening.
Special Ponies - Rumor has it they are working on an SDCC pony (original design) but they might not have it in time for 2018. Stay tuned.
Petitioned Ponies - They have received our mail and are looking into it! They were impressed by how organized the petition were and are currently trying to work with hasbro to make our dreams a reality. (Everything has to be approved by HASBRO).
Quality - These ponies are amazing and the team is very dedicated to making the best quality product possible so please support them. They look at all our websites and books that we have created to make the most accurate product possible. They 3D scan and model based off the original ponies. Currently they plan to release 2 lines every year for the next 3 years. Our ponies are in good hands!!! :D
edit:
I just realized, if we get mountain boys.... what if Hasbro would take some convincing to make Ice Crystal again? :stunned:
I would sell my soul for that pony >->
Google recommended me this article on Good Housekeeping about the retro ponies, nothing much new in it but it's nice to see them get some coverage.
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/toy-reviews/news/amp48004/my-little-pony-dolls-classic/ (http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/toy-reviews/news/amp48004/my-little-pony-dolls-classic/)
Maybe more random people will pick up some ponies after reading this article for nostalgia sake and the support will help expand the line.
Everybody place your bets on what will follow in the 3-year plan!
Mine are mainly on Sea Ponies and Big Brother Ponies. While it would make sense for TEs and SSs to be re-released, I feel that it won't happen :huh:
I saw them in Toys R Us this past weekend. There were only two, Snuzzle and BlueBelle. But apparently, they're already being stocked at TRU.
I still don't get the sweet -smelling thing.
Imagine if they made 5 TE ponies and no Mimic. :devious:
I still don't get the sweet -smelling thing.
The Strawberry Shortcake retro dolls they made were scented, right? (I haven't seen them) Maybe they just had some scent leftover from those and wanted to get rid of it or something, lol.
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)
. . .
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market).
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)
. . .
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market).
So apparently someone asked for them to be scented and TBD obliged. Would "the market" be retailers like Target, TRU, etc?
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)
. . .
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market).
So apparently someone asked for them to be scented and TBD obliged. Would "the market" be retailers like Target, TRU, etc?
Everybody place your bets on what will follow in the 3-year plan!
Mine are mainly on Sea Ponies and Big Brother Ponies. While it would make sense for TEs and SSs to be re-released, I feel that it won't happen :huh:
Nothing with specialized gimmicks sadly. So no TE, SS, BnG, GnS, Flutters, Princess Ponies, Color Changers etc.
Big Brothers. Hopefully both sets. DD still wants Wigwam from the second set and Tex from the first. Maybe Salty and Steamer.
Dream Castle
Earth Ponies
Celestial Ponies
Show Stable
Sea Ponies
Second Set Earth, Unicorn, Pegasus
Twice-As-Fancy
Everybody place your bets on what will follow in the 3-year plan!
Mine are mainly on Sea Ponies and Big Brother Ponies. While it would make sense for TEs and SSs to be re-released, I feel that it won't happen :huh:
Nothing with specialized gimmicks sadly. So no TE, SS, BnG, GnS, Flutters, Princess Ponies, Color Changers etc.
Big Brothers. Hopefully both sets. DD still wants Wigwam from the second set and Tex from the first. Maybe Salty and Steamer.
Dream Castle
Earth Ponies
Celestial Ponies
Show Stable
Sea Ponies
Second Set Earth, Unicorn, Pegasus
Twice-As-Fancy
I don't see why So Softs wouldn't be a possibility. There are lots of flocked toys out there now. Also a set of So Softs with perfect flocking would be a dream come true.
Everybody place your bets on what will follow in the 3-year plan!
Mine are mainly on Sea Ponies and Big Brother Ponies. While it would make sense for TEs and SSs to be re-released, I feel that it won't happen :huh:
Nothing with specialized gimmicks sadly. So no TE, SS, BnG, GnS, Flutters, Princess Ponies, Color Changers etc.
Big Brothers. Hopefully both sets. DD still wants Wigwam from the second set and Tex from the first. Maybe Salty and Steamer.
Dream Castle
Earth Ponies
Celestial Ponies
Show Stable
Sea Ponies
Second Set Earth, Unicorn, Pegasus
Twice-As-Fancy
I don't see why So Softs wouldn't be a possibility. There are lots of flocked toys out there now. Also a set of So Softs with perfect flocking would be a dream come true.
I could see them pulling off So Softs, Princesses, and Twinkle Eyes without their gimmicks. The So Softs are really just regular ponies covered in flocking. The Twinkle Eyes are like Rainbow Ponies only with different colors and the gem eyes (maybe give them glitter eyes to represent their gem eyes). Princess ponies could have gloss paint symbols.
They wouldn't be exactly like the originals, but we would have the characters.
I'd rather have "SS" ponies without flocking . . . because I don't like the flocking. :P
But I guess even if they are flocked, that would be a source of ponies that could be deflocked without feeling guilty about it. And it would be cool for those who like the fuzzy feeling.
I'd rather have "SS" ponies without flocking . . . because I don't like the flocking. :P
But I guess even if they are flocked, that would be a source of ponies that could be deflocked without feeling guilty about it. And it would be cool for those who like the fuzzy feeling.
You will embrace your fuzzy overlords and no shavey-shavey! :angry:
:silly:
toys r us going in to administration :( whats going to happen to the uk releases ?? theres no targets over here :( are they going to try the entertainer or smiths toy shops ???
Anyone hear anything about Canada yet????
Good point about contacting the stores and asking them to carry the product. The Bridge Direct can't force a store to carry their products, the store has to want it. TRU's troubles do make things more difficult and sad. Visiting TRU was such a staple of my childhood . . .
Good point about contacting the stores and asking them to carry the product. The Bridge Direct can't force a store to carry their products, the store has to want it. TRU's troubles do make things more difficult and sad. Visiting TRU was such a staple of my childhood . . .
Yes agreed- I think pestering the buyer for your local retailer is also not a bad idea... a few years ago I found the buyer for girls toys for one of those retailers- on Linked In :D
Anyone hear anything about Canada yet????
I contacted Indigo and Bridge Direct last week about the Canadian release. The Bridge Direct said we should expect them anytime now and to check/contact Indigo. My local Indigo still knows nothing about them and when I called Indigo Online's Helpline they also didn’t know anything about them. So I’m not sure what is going on. The Bridge Direct seems convinced Indigo is a partner and carrying them and Indigo representatives have no information on the product whatsoever. It’s very frustrating. Even if they can’t say an exact date it’d help to know if we were for sure getting them and what month at least.
Update: I called Indigo again and got forwarded to a manager. They said they will carry the ponies and they are just waiting to get stock in from Bridge Direct. They said they will email me when the items become available. I really hope this is true and they arrive soon! The only thing that concerns me is they said the ponies will be sold online only. This could mean we end up receiving head/body mismatched ones and/or damaged boxes. It could also reduce sales making Indigo no longer want to carry them. I really think if they were on shelves non collectors may see them, get nostalgic, and buy them for children in their lives.
I really hope these can get released everywhere for everyone. I do think it is important that we contact retailers and let them know we are interested in these retro releases. I’m also telling all my friends with children about them. I want sales to be high so retailers want to carry them and Bridge Direct will want to keep making them! I feel like Bridge Direct is sticking pretty close to the original/chronological release order so if we want later releases we need them to stick around awhile.
Hey guys!
News from Toy Fair, yesterday I had the privilege of talking to one of the women in charge of pony and I have some great official news for you all! (The close up pictures from instagram are mine ;D)
. . .
Rainbow Ponies - They really are scented!!! Each one is scented a different thing. Some are berries, some vanilla, etc but they are lovely (this was a requested for the market).
So apparently someone asked for them to be scented and TBD obliged. Would "the market" be retailers like Target, TRU, etc?
Found them at my TRU, too! At mine they are shelved with the other MLP. I like this better since it will make them easier to find or happen across. And maybe some little girls will see them and want them too.
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Does anyone have comparison pics of original vs 25th vs 35th?
Does anyone have comparison pics of original vs 25th vs 35th?
Sunset has a vid.
What ponies will be in wave 2 of 35th anniversary lonies and when will usa get them. Im so excited my 10yr old and i love original mlp
I wonder if these will still be restocking. It's been two months since they first appeared.
Getting to the store early in the morning right after they've restocked seems to be the key (they never have any ponies by the afternoon!) I'm sure that will slow down as the frenzy dies down a bit
I hope Target carries the Peachy set!!!!
Getting to the store early in the morning right after they've restocked seems to be the key (they never have any ponies by the afternoon!) I'm sure that will slow down as the frenzy dies down a bit
I hope Target carries the Peachy set!!!!
That is a good sign for the continuation of the line, but you have to wonder how many of these are being bought by ebay scalpers because ponies are "collectable"?
You guys make it sound fun.
I swear that if I walk into a store and see Windy and co on shelves in the next few weeks I might just start crying at the nostalgia of it. And then probably get escorted out by security without ponies, but you know.
They said Spring. Spring is coming. O.O
Getting to the store early in the morning right after they've restocked seems to be the key (they never have any ponies by the afternoon!) I'm sure that will slow down as the frenzy dies down a bit
I hope Target carries the Peachy set!!!!
That is a good sign for the continuation of the line, but you have to wonder how many of these are being bought by ebay scalpers because ponies are "collectable"?
You guys make it sound fun.
I swear that if I walk into a store and see Windy and co on shelves in the next few weeks I might just start crying at the nostalgia of it. And then probably get escorted out by security without ponies, but you know.
They said Spring. Spring is coming. O.O
*imagines Taffeta coming back in with a trench coat and groucho marx glasses to buy Rainbow ponies.*
You guys make it sound fun.
I swear that if I walk into a store and see Windy and co on shelves in the next few weeks I might just start crying at the nostalgia of it. And then probably get escorted out by security without ponies, but you know.
They said Spring. Spring is coming. O.O
*imagines Taffeta coming back in with a trench coat and groucho marx glasses to buy Rainbow ponies.*
Well, the Elton John Spring Basket glasses will do if supplies are short ;)
There will be Rainbow Ponies O.O. My crystal ball commands it! xD
@Sunset - this is true, although it's taking away ponies from kids who might otherwise really take to them. And also from collectors who really want them.
Besides, when you're overseas and already have to factor in shipping, it's insulting to see a seller jack the price up to $35 when you know it's $9.99 plus tax. Ebay fees aside, that's just morally offensive. Thank goodness for Arena people...but not everyone has that option.
I am already dreading the cost of Medley's set if they DON'T come here. Unlike the US, it has a bigger impact on people overseas because we have no guarantees of getting anything yet :/
So who do you think are the most popular sellers? I've seen a lot of youtube reviewers with Bluebelle and Cotton Candy.Good question -- at least around here, I'd say Blossom and Cotton Candy are the hardest to find. Cotton Candy is harder than Blossom. I feel like it's a repeat of the 1980s -- most moms? little girls? buyers in general? want the pink and purple ones. I can't blame them. Cotton Candy is really pretty, with what looks like fading pink hair. I didn't intend to at first but when I finally found her I kept her along with Minty because she's so cute.
So who do you think are the most popular sellers? I've seen a lot of youtube reviewers with Bluebelle and Cotton Candy.Good question -- at least around here, I'd say Blossom and Cotton Candy are the hardest to find. Cotton Candy is harder than Blossom. I feel like it's a repeat of the 1980s -- most moms? little girls? buyers in general? want the pink and purple ones. I can't blame them. Cotton Candy is really pretty, with what looks like fading pink hair. I didn't intend to at first but when I finally found her I kept her along with Minty because she's so cute.
Popped into Target again and an obvious restock of toys occurred, no 80s MLP though. How frustrating, why didn't I get my butt into the store in January. GRR! Actually I want the experience of getting them in store, I don't want to buy them online. lol. Still only Butterscotch.
No time to stop and ask a worker if they had any in the back not put out yet either, or if they'd be getting more, been stuck in work 12 hours a day and it makes it impossible.
Popped into Target again and an obvious restock of toys occurred, no 80s MLP though. How frustrating, why didn't I get my butt into the store in January. GRR! Actually I want the experience of getting them in store, I don't want to buy them online. lol. Still only Butterscotch.
No time to stop and ask a worker if they had any in the back not put out yet either, or if they'd be getting more, been stuck in work 12 hours a day and it makes it impossible.
Try TrU.
So who do you think are the most popular sellers? I've seen a lot of youtube reviewers with Bluebelle and Cotton Candy.
I wonder if HMV might be a good place to contact with regards UK? They already sell funkos and retro MLP notebooks so it might be something they'd be interested in.
Also Entertainer as they'e had deals with Bridge direct before
I saw all six at my TRU (Orem, UT, USA) yesterday. Sadly they were not included in the MLP buy one/get one 40% off deal.
Galactica, do you use the downtown Target? Sounds like they've been getting more ponies in but also selling out of them?
Canada update: I just received an update email from Indigo in regards to my previous inquiry. I was told that no specific release date has been set yet BUT that the Collector AND Rainbow ponies should become available in Canada in June! I’m trying not to get too excited about the rainbow ponies in case that was an error on their part just copying and pasting the ponies I mentioned. But, I can’t help but hope...
Canada update: I just received an update email from Indigo in regards to my previous inquiry. I was told that no specific release date has been set yet BUT that the Collector AND Rainbow ponies should become available in Canada in June! I’m trying not to get too excited about the rainbow ponies in case that was an error on their part just copying and pasting the ponies I mentioned. But, I can’t help but hope...
Yes, or the first batch depending on where you live.
...While Basic Fun keep insisting to me that they haven't released publically any information about a US release date for the Rainbow Ponies.
When obviously they have.
Even though the Rainbows were originally European exclusives and then were at the very least in Europe first, Europe have not had any confirmed release dates as far as I know.
Basic Fun certainly told me that there hadn't been any confirmed release dates here either.
I finally found another set at Target :cheer: :cheer:
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Ponyfan
Good housekeeping ran an article about the 35th anniversary ponies on February 26th
Link:
https://www.google.com/amp/www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/toy-reviews/news/amp48004/my-little-pony-dolls-classic/
They say the Rainbow Ponies will be available in August!
IF KB gets up and running, do ya think they'll stock the 35th Anniversary Ponies?
The rainbow ponies have been spotted in France!!
The rainbow ponies have been spotted in France!!
The rainbow ponies have been spotted in France!!
These are not mine, they are from a person in FB:
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He found them at a store named: joueclub and they are 14,99€ each.
I checked this shop, and they have stores all over France, some parts of Belgium, Italy, Andorra and Morocco.
I hope there is a distributor for Spain... :*(
June, huh? Well it was April originally and the manufacturer told me Spring, but now won't tell me anything, so I guess that's probably because there's a delay. I just wish they'd actually just say that. I mean the information is clearly out there. Why not tell people?
I wonder whether the collapse of TRU has had an impact on that delay.
17€ for a reissue pony x__x
Cheaper to get a Hasbro one on ebay. This is sad.
17€ for a reissue pony x__x
Cheaper to get a Hasbro one on ebay. This is sad.
How €17? In France they're €14.99 O.o.
17€ for a reissue pony x__x
Cheaper to get a Hasbro one on ebay. This is sad.
How €17? In France they're €14.99 O.o.
The ones I preordered are each 179 Nokr, thats 17-18 euro.
Things don’t cost the same price in all the eurozone, that is well known. Postages are not the same, rents are not the same, wages also, so l guess it is normal they don’t cost the same everywhere. And for those who find a new pony just manufactured more expensive than an old one, well it is easy: ebay and other sales platforms exist, you can always buy an old one. This is what l may do with the collector ponies since it seems that ppl that resell them just want to make business out of it. Seriously 25$ a 35th anniversary pony? Good luck selling them!
17€ for a reissue pony x__x
Cheaper to get a Hasbro one on ebay. This is sad.
~$20 for rainbow ponies? That's twice as much as the Collector ponies are! I hope they appear for $10 in the US like the CP ponies.
Also, are the retro ponies with the modern ponies at TRU or elsewhere?
~$20 for rainbow ponies? That's twice as much as the Collector ponies are! I hope they appear for $10 in the US like the CP ponies.
Also, are the retro ponies with the modern ponies at TRU or elsewhere?
but TRU is closing though so I don't know what shops they are using in the uk hopefully Asda /tesco / or smiths/entertainer toy shops :/
@Broken Irishwoman, I see no reason why the Rainbow ponies won't get to the Netherlands? We've been told they will be released in Europe, and that's Europe...:) and now they're showing up in France, which is not that far from the Netherlands...
@Broken Irishwoman, I see no reason why the Rainbow ponies won't get to the Netherlands? We've been told they will be released in Europe, and that's Europe...:) and now they're showing up in France, which is not that far from the Netherlands...
Ah, I don't know. We're excluded so often, like we're too small to count. :P Because of this, if companies mention "Europe", I automatically think of Germany, France, Spain etc...
~$20 for rainbow ponies? That's twice as much as the Collector ponies are! I hope they appear for $10 in the US like the CP ponies.
Also, are the retro ponies with the modern ponies at TRU or elsewhere?
Given all the interesting G1 stuff from the Netherlands and the mix of ponies you seem to have had over there, I'd be surprised if this project cut you out :)
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I just :cheer: over this post quite loudly making my husband jump and look at me. I have informed him that I will be spending $60 soon at Target and he smiled and dared me to spend that little.
Any idea when these will be rolling out?
:gallop:
:frolic:
I just :cheer: over this post quite loudly making my husband jump and look at me. I have informed him that I will be spending $60 soon at Target and he smiled and dared me to spend that little.
Any idea when these will be rolling out?
:gallop:
The 35th anniversary collectors ponies? They've been out since January!
Even though I hinted to my family that these would make a good birthday present, I sadly didn't get any. Possibly they were sold out if they tried to find them. So I guess I am back to trying to get a set on my own. ;) Right now I only have Blossom. Fortunately I work within walking distance of a Target.
BTW, I found a cute video that compares the 80s Collector ponies to the 35th anniversary Collector ponies, in case anyone would like to see the differences:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiuFiQNsYmQ
It even has a little skit based off a G1 pony's backcard . . . can you guess the pony? ;)
BTW, I found a cute video that compares the 80s Collector ponies to the 35th anniversary Collector ponies, in case anyone would like to see the differences:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiuFiQNsYmQ
It even has a little skit based off a G1 pony's backcard . . . can you guess the pony? ;)
The art behind the ponies in the giftpack is from a G1 poster, whose origins I can't quite remember. Very pretty poster featuring the Year 2 'regular' ponies, sea ponies, and Rainbow ponies. (You can sort of see Sprinkles and Medley frolicking back there, along with Starshine.) I wonder if the singles have the same art? Or perhaps art from the actual Rainbow pony card.I think the art is from the year two catalogue? It was a leaflet that had the art on the front and on the back had all the ponies, pony wear, and playsets that were to be released that year. Pretty sure the art on the left hand side was made into a fan club poster at one point. I think the wiki has info on it, but I'm not sure.
Maybe they wanted the ribbons tied while the ponies were in the box, for presentation reasons? If so I imagine it would be easier to have perfectly formed "premade" ribbons to slip on rather than making the factory workers individually tie them.
I just found another site that sells Rainbow ponies, based in Denmark.
They cost quite a bit more 23,39€, but the five pack costs less than in CDON's site, making it 15,60€ per pony with shipping price included.
https://www.proshop.fi/?s=retro+pony
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They are so pretty, but ouch- I hope they come to the US with slightly lower pricesThere's no doubt they cost less. Here's price comparison between Target ($19.99) and Prisma (35,95€)
I got all the Rainbow ones today!
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I got all the Rainbow ones today!
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Thank you SO MUCH for posting pictures on your blog! I love the art on the back of the boxes! Also great knowing what scents they are. <3
Edit: Does it come with a poster? I'm thinking that's what the G1 backcard pic (but without text in the middle) is?
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I don't want to be rude but I know what I am about to say will sound kinda fear monger-y...
I just find it crazy to charge more than 10€ for a G1 pony and I'm afraid this will kill the retro line in any country that isn't the US.
G4s are not cheap but they are modern and kids know them. Also you might get fashions or gimmicks along with the pony for that cost.
It looks like a bad deal for parents that aren't caught up in nostalgia.
Thanks for the pictures and scent guide. Do they smell good, or not too great? I want an apple scented Applejack!
I wondered if that was the case Lady Moondancer.
Value Added Tax (VAT) can be different in each European country, for each nation it depends on what percentage the national government has decided upon (it's 20% for most VAT-rated things in UK at present). Retail shelf prices in stores usually include the tax.
I wondered if that was the case Lady Moondancer.
Value Added Tax (VAT) can be different in each European country, for each nation it depends on what percentage the national government has decided upon (it's 20% for most VAT-rated things in UK at present). Retail shelf prices in stores usually include the tax.
This is true. Certainly it's the practice in the UK that everything is priced on shelf exactly what you will pay at till. You may have to pay for a carrier bag though.
I wondered if that was the case Lady Moondancer.
Value Added Tax (VAT) can be different in each European country, for each nation it depends on what percentage the national government has decided upon (it's 20% for most VAT-rated things in UK at present). Retail shelf prices in stores usually include the tax.
This is true. Certainly it's the practice in the UK that everything is priced on shelf exactly what you will pay at till. You may have to pay for a carrier bag though.
I'm curious, are you allowed to bring your own reusable bags? We do that in grocery stores now and I'm hoping we eventually do that at places like Target and Walmart as well.
You get used to taking your own shopping bag or tote bag everywhere very very quickly. I have a little packaway one stashed in my handbag. My grandmother would have laughed - years ago everyone used their own shopping bags/baskets rather than rely on being given a store-provided one.
There are some absolutely fabulous artisan bags about - would never have thought I'd get tote-envy in a supermarket checkout queue :)
Jealous, here in California we have both types of tax that our northern neighbor states have.
For example, sales tax in Washington state is about 8% statewide, but ~10% in Seattle. So a "$10" pony actually costs about $11 for me. Meanwhile Oregon, one state down, doesn't have a sales tax (but they do have a state income tax, which Washington state does not). So our 'cheap' prices are not necessarily as cheap as they seem.
Also keep in mind that in the US an ambulance ride will cost ~$600 minimum, having a baby in a hospital costs about ~$3500, etc. So we may be saving more on the front-end . . . but that doesn't mean we end up saving that money in the long-run. Pay now or pay later, as they say.
No, US shelf prices don't include sales tax. Sales tax is added on at the register. Sales tax also varies between states, and sometimes even between counties or cities in a state. (Which might be the same in Europe too? I don't know.)
For example, sales tax in Washington state is about 8% statewide, but ~10% in Seattle. So a "$10" pony actually costs about $11 for me. Meanwhile Oregon, one state down, doesn't have a sales tax (but they do have a state income tax, which Washington state does not). So our 'cheap' prices are not necessarily as cheap as they seem.
Also keep in mind that in the US an ambulance ride will cost ~$600 minimum, having a baby in a hospital costs about ~$3500, etc. So we may be saving more on the front-end . . . but that doesn't mean we end up saving that money in the long-run. Pay now or pay later, as they say.
I wondered if that was the case Lady Moondancer.
Value Added Tax (VAT) can be different in each European country, for each nation it depends on what percentage the national government has decided upon (it's 20% for most VAT-rated things in UK at present). Retail shelf prices in stores usually include the tax.
This is true. Certainly it's the practice in the UK that everything is priced on shelf exactly what you will pay at till. You may have to pay for a carrier bag though.
I'm curious, are you allowed to bring your own reusable bags? We do that in grocery stores now and I'm hoping we eventually do that at places like Target and Walmart as well.
Yes. To cut down on plastic bag wastage in the UK it became illegal some few years ago for stores to give bags for free. If you need a bag you can buy one for 5p or maybe a stronger reusable bag for 10 or 15p. And you are encouraged to reuse bags and bring your own carriers, even if they are from different stores. The only exception to these rules are if a store gives paper bags (like Primark do). You don't have to pay for them as they are essentially biodegradable and not plastic. A lot of stores who produce the reusable 'bag-for-life' type bags also use recycled plastic where they can.
For this reason I now go everywhere with a Sainsbury's bag in my coat pocket ;)
I wondered if that was the case Lady Moondancer.
Value Added Tax (VAT) can be different in each European country, for each nation it depends on what percentage the national government has decided upon (it's 20% for most VAT-rated things in UK at present). Retail shelf prices in stores usually include the tax.
This is true. Certainly it's the practice in the UK that everything is priced on shelf exactly what you will pay at till. You may have to pay for a carrier bag though.
I'm curious, are you allowed to bring your own reusable bags? We do that in grocery stores now and I'm hoping we eventually do that at places like Target and Walmart as well.
Yes. To cut down on plastic bag wastage in the UK it became illegal some few years ago for stores to give bags for free. If you need a bag you can buy one for 5p or maybe a stronger reusable bag for 10 or 15p. And you are encouraged to reuse bags and bring your own carriers, even if they are from different stores. The only exception to these rules are if a store gives paper bags (like Primark do). You don't have to pay for them as they are essentially biodegradable and not plastic. A lot of stores who produce the reusable 'bag-for-life' type bags also use recycled plastic where they can.
For this reason I now go everywhere with a Sainsbury's bag in my coat pocket ;)
That is true for many Counties in the US as well- Seattle for one. I have to say that it has had a dramatic and noticeable impact- within a year of the plastic bag ban, the number of plastic bags floating in the Puget Sound or caught up in fences and trees has gone dramatically down-
I feel envy (but good envy,hehe )! Hopefully distribute them soon elsewhere, I want to buy them!I got all the Rainbow ones today!
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Oh WOW!! :frolic: :newpony:
I don’t want to be negative over such a joyous subject - but any other Canadians feeling a bit bitter right now??? I do and I don’t like the feeling to be honest. Feeling left right out though!!!!!!
I wondered if that was the case Lady Moondancer.Actually it is all about taxes. I know that the main issue here in Europe with foreign good is the VAY they paid for getting it. In the EU it is up de 21% in most countries because it isn’t a first necessity good. Whilst in non EU countries that same product would be at 4% or 7% if it is considered luxury (like l have seen in Switzerland). This is why we have customs taxes. It is unfair but it is probably why they get more expensive in Europe than in the US.
Value Added Tax (VAT) can be different in each European country, for each nation it depends on what percentage the national government has decided upon (it's 20% for most VAT-rated things in UK at present). Retail shelf prices in stores usually include the tax.
I totally don't blame any company for not wanting to sell through Walmart. If you don't accept their terrible offer, you don't do business. No negotiations.
Chapters Indigo's exclusivity is a lot like TRU's Exclusives used to be. You can only get the product from them, unless you want to pay crazy mark-up from a reseller. Most important being, in Canada there is really no competition (which is either a bad thing or a good thing, depends).
I don't mind their mark-up because the Rewards program is so flexible and robust. Rewards points are earned on almost anything, you CAN redeem them on anything you want like LEGO or American Girl, they are very clear about the few exceptions, you can earn points by shopping, rating recommended books, AND writing reviews, not to mention promotions like 10x or 20x Rewards points on purchases, and.... Rewards points NEVER EVER expire! The program is free to join. Plus Chapters Indigo has twice-annual sales of 20-25% off AG and LEGO (which no other retailer really offers) with little restrictions on which items are eligible.
I also have been checking the website about once a week to see if they have popped up yet. ;)
Chapters Indigo's exclusivity is a lot like TRU's Exclusives used to be. You can only get the product from them, unless you want to pay crazy mark-up from a reseller. Most important being, in Canada there is really no competition (which is either a bad thing or a good thing, depends).
I don't mind their mark-up because the Rewards program is so flexible and robust. Rewards points are earned on almost anything, you CAN redeem them on anything you want like LEGO or American Girl, they are very clear about the few exceptions, you can earn points by shopping, rating recommended books, AND writing reviews, not to mention promotions like 10x or 20x Rewards points on purchases, and.... Rewards points NEVER EVER expire! The program is free to join. Plus Chapters Indigo has twice-annual sales of 20-25% off AG and LEGO (which no other retailer really offers) with little restrictions on which items are eligible.
I also have been checking the website about once a week to see if they have popped up yet. ;)
Do you have the Plum rewards?? I used to have the other one (I forget the name) but now I have Plum and have literally never earned a reward. I often wonder why I bother with it but perhaps I’m doing something wrong. I definitely am worried about the Chapters markup / availability!
I wonder what these stores make of all these weird folk in different countries pottering into stores to peer at the pony shelf on a regular basis...
I think at least Canada knows which store it's likely to appear in. They haven't been able to narrow it down for us in Europe at all, so each country it could be any store...at any time between now and presumably summer...
Which absolutely doesn't narrow it down at all -_-
I saw that!!! I guess that’s actually part of my disappointment too - it’s Chapters - it’s a book store that has a small retro section nestled in amongst other expensive toys. I just really felt it would be better-suited to a Walmart or Toys R Us. You don’t feel a bit ...ugh? Over the situation? Of course there’s always Chapters/Indigo online where we may have better luck getting them.
I found Starshine on JouéClub's website . . . I think the text says if you buy two ponies you get 50% off the 2nd one. So if anyone is in France, or near it, this might be a good time to buy ponies. Looks like the offer lasts from April 5th to May 15th:
https://www.joueclub.fr/fichiers/Offre-de-remboursement/Asmokids/Du-05-avril-au-15-mai-2018/ASMOKIDS-MON-PETIT-PONEY.pdf
If anyone finds the other please post the link. So far I have only been able to find Starshine:
https://www.joueclub.fr/jeux-et-jouets/asmokids/mon-petit-poney/12063947.aspx
ColdRuru, am I right in thinking that page suggests a release date of April 27th? That may explain why they are not in stores yet everywhere, though it doesn't explain the offer...
The date I've been seeing on a lot of magazine articles is August for the US.
I have been waiting for April since January, and now April is here and I have to wait until July or August. :pout:
But I guess it's a trade-off for having easy access to the Collector Ponies where others haven't, so I can wait. I just don't want to. :P
I have been waiting for April since January, and now April is here and I have to wait until July or August. :pout:
But I guess it's a trade-off for having easy access to the Collector Ponies where others haven't, so I can wait. I just don't want to. :P
And most of us are still waiting for the Rainbows, even in Europe. And some countries here are predicting July.
And I won't pretend I am not annoyed nor feel at all betrayed by the turnaround of this company from European Exclusive to August release date in the US when they won't give us any similar information for European countries or stores...and they also deny they've told anyone in the US a release date, even though it's PRINTED in that article.
Basically, some transparency would be nice :P
I just got this answer from Basic Fun! about the European distribution:
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So I was looking at the Toy Fair pictures someone posted again:oh i didn't notice that before about the 3 pack collector ponies and they are in the same group as the 25th Anniversary ponies were. funny.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfSSt7PhwNG/?tagged=melaniesmenagerie
Anyway, on the bottom row of their shelf setup they had Peachy & the Pretty Parlor (mmmm yeeah <3), the five pack giftset of Rainbow ponies, and . . . three packs of Collector ponies!
Meanwhile the upper shelves have the single packed Collector ponies (and other ponies.)
So that's interesting. I wonder if they will really release the three-packs? Or was it an early idea before they decided, nah, single packs were better? Or maybe a store exclusive for someone?
It is a bit hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like currently there are only cardboard-cutouts of the ponies occupying the three pack boxes.
@Carolina-chan, I would think they mean to include Finland in that. I actually bought my first G4 ponies in Finland (xD) but my impression of Finland's pony history with G1 is that most of the time it seemed to marry up with Sweden, Denmark etc? And I also have seen toy packages with languages including Finnish, Swedish etc. You might not be Scandinavia in the official sense but I would be surprised if you're not Scandinavia in the toy distribution sense. I'd stay positive :)
I just got this answer from Basic Fun! about the European distribution:
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My Target had 2 Snuzzles, 2 Cotton Candy, and 1 Bluebelle (now 0 cause she came home with me). No travel mugs or lunch boxes. Though to be fair I never found those, so who knows if they even had them. They were on a back end cap with other retro toys, didn't have time to see if the retro toys had their own section.
:cry:My Target had 2 Snuzzles, 2 Cotton Candy, and 1 Bluebelle (now 0 cause she came home with me). No travel mugs or lunch boxes. Though to be fair I never found those, so who knows if they even had them. They were on a back end cap with other retro toys, didn't have time to see if the retro toys had their own section.
Congrats Sammie!
Rainbow ponies are now available at Amazon UK and FR
https://www.mlpmerch.com/2018/04/second-wave-35th-anniversary-ponies.html
Yesterday afternoon I found them at Target: they were place on a low shelf on the aisle end cap, similar to where I'd first saw them about three months ago, but at a different store.
The set of six where there, but I only bought five, since Butterscotch came from TRU a while a go.
They seem to be sold out already on Amazon.fr and uk? At least they say they're out of stock, although you can still buy them, which I did. So let's see what happens.
Fall huh. I thought it was summer?
You got me all excited for a second thinking the rainbow ponies were out. :drunk:
You got me all excited for a second thinking the rainbow ponies were out. :drunk:
Sorry.
At the rate we seem to get merch around here, Q1 2019 might be the earliest I'd expect anything new. You'd think we'd have better turn over in a major metro area, but we don't.
Oh, well: gives me time to save Target gift cards.
oooohh.. I wonder if they're including the UK in "Europe". I hope so!
so any clues to when the rainbows are out here ? :/
oooohh.. I wonder if they're including the UK in "Europe". I hope so!
They have officially confirmed UK as being Europe for the Rainbows so I imagine so.
I am happy about this. It suggests to me that they've listened to our solidarity and get that we all want everyone to have everything. And it will be interesting to see if the boxes are translated like the Rainbow ones or not...I might be tempted to get a Minty to debox as I have kept my US in package.
Next project is to broaden their distribution so that unmentioned countries thus far don't miss out.
Everyone should have ponies. All ponies. All ponies for everyone, everywhere!
...Although, with all of that said, right now I would settle for a when exactly the Rainbows WILL appear (not vague periods like 'Spring') and which stores in which countries. Because as much fun as it is hunting for ponies, it's not practical to be everywhere at once just in case.
More useful info please, Basic Fun - we need to know where we can buy them so we can, you know, buy them.
And most important to me - if we are getting the collectors and the Rainbows - does that mean we're on course to get Glory and Medley's set as well? I've already said if this set comes out here I will be emptying the store shelves of them because I will want all of them and at least some to debox as well...but if they're only in the US I will have to choose only one or two :(
I’m so happy to hear that the Collector ponies will be coming to Europe. I’m hoping the Rainbow ponies will begin to show up in few months in both Wurope and the US. The first Target I checked today didn’t have any anniversary ponies but the 2nd one I checked had another full set of six. :cheer: :cheer: Somehow Bluebelle, Cotton Candy and Snuzzle jumped in my basket and came home with me.
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I’m so happy to hear that the Collector ponies will be coming to Europe. I’m hoping the Rainbow ponies will begin to show up in few months in both Wurope and the US. The first Target I checked today didn’t have any anniversary ponies but the 2nd one I checked had another full set of six. :cheer: :cheer: Somehow Bluebelle, Cotton Candy and Snuzzle jumped in my basket and came home with me.
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Did you have Lilly Drop with you at the time? ;)
UK Amazon now has Rainbow ponies for preorder, release date 1st July.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0789
Although that Starshine looks like an old Starshine with issues...
Did they really just take a photo of an original 80's Starshine, and photoshop her into the 35th anniversary packaging? :lol:
UK Amazon now has Rainbow ponies for preorder, release date 1st July.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0789JFWPV
Although that Starshine looks like an old Starshine with issues...
UK Amazon now has Rainbow ponies for preorder, release date 1st July.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0789JFWPV
Although that Starshine looks like an old Starshine with issues...
:huh: Wow...I'm not sure which is worse. This, or the Running Press Mini Firefly photoshop debacle.
UK Amazon now has Rainbow ponies for preorder, release date 1st July.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0789JFWPV
Although that Starshine looks like an old Starshine with issues...
:huh: Wow...I'm not sure which is worse. This, or the Running Press Mini Firefly photoshop debacle.
What debacle?
UK Amazon now has Rainbow ponies for preorder, release date 1st July.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0789JFWPV
Although that Starshine looks like an old Starshine with issues...
:huh: Wow...I'm not sure which is worse. This, or the Running Press Mini Firefly photoshop debacle.
What debacle?
I have minibook Firefly and was so glad that minibook Glory is a better mold. I would love a line of mini g1s.
I have minibook Firefly and was so glad that minibook Glory is a better mold. I would love a line of mini g1s.
World's Smallest should do a line of mini MLPs. They have already done Care Bears and Pound Puppies and Barbie and GI Joe.
They photoshopped G1 Firefly to advertise their product, but the actual figure itself was essentially a rearing fakie mold, with a showerhead tail. And before anyone gets onto me about that, my daughter had a fakie that looked almost exactly like that, except hers was a neon pink earth pony with neon yellow hair. But the same face and proportions.
Alot of people were displeased about it.
The mini Firefly was a huge disappointment for me as a collector.
I think, given the success of the original six ponies that the rainbow ponies will be just fine <3 Or maybe I'm just being optimistic.
The mini Firefly was a huge disappointment for me as a collector.
I think, given the success of the original six ponies that the rainbow ponies will be just fine <3 Or maybe I'm just being optimistic.
The mini Firefly was a huge disappointment for me as a collector.
I think, given the success of the original six ponies that the rainbow ponies will be just fine <3 Or maybe I'm just being optimistic.
Pre-yellowed to save us time for when the inevitable happens? :hmm: :silly:
UK Amazon now has Rainbow ponies for preorder, release date 1st July.I love how poorly it's photoshopped lol, chunks of pixels missing from her feet and tail :lol:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0789JFWPV
Although that Starshine looks like an old Starshine with issues...
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Super happy with my new ponys!
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Super happy with my new ponys!
Did you get them in Spain or did you order them online from France?
They look awesome! I'm very excited for Sunlight. She's the only one of this set that I have, but mine is super baity. I'd love a brand new one to have next to her!the only one I have opened is Sunlight and I can tell you that it is identical to a g1 in color, eyes, hair, hardness of the plastic. The only thing that varies are the symbols in glitter. I wish you have a lot of luck and arrive soon to US
I am now struggling to decide if I will debox them, as many of my collection pieces have become MIB. Or will I buy two and open one? AUGH the pain of these decisions... and if I can get a Plum rewards score out of the purchase, I will! ;D
I'm ready to buy one. Still holding out hope a release will include Wind Whistler. Please, just give me this.
I'm ready to buy one. Still holding out hope a release will include Wind Whistler. Please, just give me this.
I'm ready to buy one. Still holding out hope a release will include Wind Whistler. Please, just give me this.
Same. I'd love to see the full UK Movie Stars set!
I am now struggling to decide if I will debox them, as many of my collection pieces have become MIB. Or will I buy two and open one? AUGH the pain of these decisions... and if I can get a Plum rewards score out of the purchase, I will! ;D
I vote buy two and open one. That is what I would do if they came here. :) Which we have been told they won't.
They did say they were looking at ID websites and stuff with all of this, but the fact is that most websites only care about the US mainstream and shove all the non-US ponies away in a separate category of weird at the end. That means they're probably not looking at those ponies. They're probably only looking at what they think are the "main ponies" everyone had, because they're most well known and likely to be successful.
I am so delighted to have found some of the original 6 in Hawaii!Hang on, people. Someone let Loa out of NZ. She's roaming the world looking for ponies. Nobody is safe O.O
I am so delighted to have found some of the original 6 in Hawaii!
My Target which has them on an end cap had them restocked. Everyone but Blue Belle which I'm so glad I got her when I did. There's something magical seeing them in the stores again. As is the other retro toys, I can finally have a Care Bear!
My family didn't have money for toys per say so I had a knock off Birthday Bear. He looked legit except for being the wrong color and his tummy. There was "happy birthday" in spanish on it. :shocked: :huh: :lol:
My Target which has them on an end cap had them restocked. Everyone but Blue Belle which I'm so glad I got her when I did. There's something magical seeing them in the stores again. As is the other retro toys, I can finally have a Care Bear!
My family didn't have money for toys per say so I had a knock off Birthday Bear. He looked legit except for being the wrong color and his tummy. There was "happy birthday" in spanish on it. :shocked: :huh: :lol:
Did you grab a Care Bear?
My Target which has them on an end cap had them restocked. Everyone but Blue Belle which I'm so glad I got her when I did. There's something magical seeing them in the stores again. As is the other retro toys, I can finally have a Care Bear!
My family didn't have money for toys per say so I had a knock off Birthday Bear. He looked legit except for being the wrong color and his tummy. There was "happy birthday" in spanish on it. :shocked: :huh: :lol:
Did you grab a Care Bear?
I will next weekend when I have money for it. So far they've only had Share Bear and that's fine with me.
Probably Starshine, Glory, Moondancer, and Medley so far.I'm ready to buy one. Still holding out hope a release will include Wind Whistler. Please, just give me this.
Who are you getting Al?
Probably Starshine, Glory, Moondancer, and Medley so far.I'm ready to buy one. Still holding out hope a release will include Wind Whistler. Please, just give me this.
Who are you getting Al?
Releasing the Movie Star ponies would be a good way to break into the So Softs since they are six of the more popular and well known characters of that massive set. And they their colors and symbol designs are more accurate the prototypes (which were used for the media).
Probably Starshine, Glory, Moondancer, and Medley so far.
Releasing the Movie Star ponies would be a good way to break into the So Softs since they are six of the more popular and well known characters of that massive set. And they their colors and symbol designs are more accurate the prototypes (which were used for the media).
Probably Starshine, Glory, Moondancer, and Medley so far.
Releasing the Movie Star ponies would be a good way to break into the So Softs since they are six of the more popular and well known characters of that massive set. And they their colors and symbol designs are more accurate the prototypes (which were used for the media).
I’d love to see how the So Softs would look re-released....
I really really really want the baby ponies to be re-released!!!!
I really really really want the baby ponies to be re-released!!!!
Which baby ponies? The Baby Ponies? Baby Sea Ponies? Playtime Baby Brothers? All of them? ;p
I really really really want the baby ponies to be re-released!!!!
Which baby ponies? The Baby Ponies? Baby Sea Ponies? Playtime Baby Brothers? All of them? ;p
yeah pretty much. I don't remember seeing the earlier releases in-package, on-shelf, so I really would probably go nuts if they did a run of baby ponies with all the CUTE accessories!
I use the term "Movie Stars" to describe the set of Wind Whistler, Buttons, Shady, Magic Star, Gusty, and North Star released in UK and Europe since it's French name was "Cine-Stars". I mean this would be a good set of six to get the ball rolling with So Softs.
I know, and would prefer the deflocked Movie Star version. Besides, it would probably be more likely than them trying to make flocked ponies.
I am so delighted to have found some of the original 6 in Hawaii!
How awesome! Who did you get?
I am so delighted to have found some of the original 6 in Hawaii!
How awesome! Who did you get?
Butterscotch, Snuzzle, Minty & Blossom.
I couldn't find those other two!
Fine, unflocked.I know, and would prefer the deflocked Movie Star version. Besides, it would probably be more likely than them trying to make flocked ponies.
I'm going to be annoying now, but they're not deflocked. They're regular ponies. The SS ponies are flocked, but the Movie Stars never had flocking. Deflocks are customised SS ponies. Let's not confuse the two ;)
I think the term Movie Stars works fine. Hasbro UK might not have called them that but Argos sold Wind Whistler as a 'Movie Pony' and the card makes it impossible to avoid so that is what they are.Fine, unflocked.I know, and would prefer the deflocked Movie Star version. Besides, it would probably be more likely than them trying to make flocked ponies.
I'm going to be annoying now, but they're not deflocked. They're regular ponies. The SS ponies are flocked, but the Movie Stars never had flocking. Deflocks are customised SS ponies. Let's not confuse the two ;)
My biggest want is the Year 3 baby ponies (Baby Firefly, Baby Moondancer, etc). Just love them! But also the 2nd set of Rainbow ponies and the Year 3 unicorns and pegasi, yeah!
I admit that I don't care if they produce adult sea ponies or not. I always preferred the baby sea ponies to the adults because of their cute floats.
My biggest want is the Year 3 baby ponies (Baby Firefly, Baby Moondancer, etc). Just love them! But also the 2nd set of Rainbow ponies and the Year 3 unicorns and pegasi, yeah!
I admit that I don't care if they produce adult sea ponies or not. I always preferred the baby sea ponies to the adults because of their cute floats.
What if they do a set that includes 1 each of different sets, like the party pack.
What if they do a set that includes 1 each of different sets, like the party pack.
I don't think she meant an actual party pack but something with a popular character from different sets. Like a collectors set containing a popular TAF, a SoSoft, a Twinkle Eye, etc.
Could be a nice way to get some ponies from sets that they might not be inclined to do the whole set.
I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
But only if she came with a hat... :biggrin:
Yeah, this is supposed to be ours.I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
Pfft. :| As if most of them care.
If they do make flutter ponies, I pray to the pony gods that they don't use the original, brittle plastic for the wings, but instead use a thin FLEXIBLE plastic.
I love flutter ponies, but they're such a fail in terms of toy design. "Oops, you dropped it once, broken forever!"
If they do make flutter ponies, I pray to the pony gods that they don't use the original, brittle plastic for the wings, but instead use a thin FLEXIBLE plastic.
I love flutter ponies, but they're such a fail in terms of toy design. "Oops, you dropped it once, broken forever!"
Yeah, this is supposed to be ours.I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
Pfft. :| As if most of them care.
Yeah, this is supposed to be ours.I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
Pfft. :| As if most of them care.
Oh, right. Them too.If they do make flutter ponies, I pray to the pony gods that they don't use the original, brittle plastic for the wings, but instead use a thin FLEXIBLE plastic.
I love flutter ponies, but they're such a fail in terms of toy design. "Oops, you dropped it once, broken forever!"
Bottle plastic! Recycle, Reuse. Reduce!
Post Merge: May 19, 2018, 01:34:38 PMYeah, this is supposed to be ours.I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
Pfft. :| As if most of them care.
And the kids. Saw a little girl pick up Minty and smile.
Yeah, this is supposed to be ours.I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
Pfft. :| As if most of them care.
I don't think that's a line of thought toy manufacturers make. AJ is popular, anyway, so it's a win win.
Personally I'd pick Cherries Jubilee, but that's another matter.
I really like that these are also there for kids. They should be.
Yeah, this is supposed to be ours.I think it's pretty much for sure that "Earth Pony" would have to be Applejack ;) Gotta snare the Brony market too.
Pfft. :| As if most of them care.
I don't think that's a line of thought toy manufacturers make. AJ is popular, anyway, so it's a win win.
Personally I'd pick Cherries Jubilee, but that's another matter.
I really like that these are also there for kids. They should be.
Purely from a collector's POV: Applejack is common, I'd rather have the vintage one than an identical replica. A new pose would be ok though. But if we're throwing around names for the Earthling, I'm going to say Nachtlicht! :P
I will be genuinely surprised if we get anything from outside the US line.
And common hasn't stopped them so far ;) That's kind of the point of nostalgic toys, to attract people who remember having that pony...I guess?
I don't think it's intention is to rerelease rarer ponies...being rarer means they're less well known and thus more of a gamble to sell.
Mind you I am biased but I wanted CJ because she was a childhood pony :D
So we all have our own personal interests invested here ;)
I just want a boy pony. Any boy. If they make a boy, who would they make?sunburst :[
I just want a boy pony. Any boy. If they make a boy, who would they make?sunburst :[
I just want a boy pony. Any boy. If they make a boy, who would they make?sunburst :[
sorry if this is old news my Canadian friends but EB games Canada have these (first wave) on order now for release date 2 months from today. im now wondering if EB games in NZ will have them now and around the same date. fingers crossed for those NZ pony peeps who haven't got them from the states yet. I'm guessing they will be the same price too of around $19-$20. ;)
sorry if this is old news my Canadian friends but EB games Canada have these (first wave) on order now for release date 2 months from today. im now wondering if EB games in NZ will have them now and around the same date. fingers crossed for those NZ pony peeps who haven't got them from the states yet. I'm guessing they will be the same price too of around $19-$20. ;)
I would love to see Mountain boys! However, realistically speaking, I feel like Tex and Barnicle would be at the top of the list of most likely to be produced. Cowboys and Pirates generally have a broad appeal.
Clearly I spend too much time on Amazon but....
Basic Fun have now listed Cotton Candy for UK release on 1st July with a listing of £9.99 vs Starshine's £12.99
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07B6SK669/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527123321&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Basic+Fun%21&dpPl=1&dpID=419UT1zg2DL&ref=plSrch
Still no sign of any others though other than the French imports :/
I’m checking daily too! I’m not interested in the CP ponies tbh, just the rainbow ones. I’m sure a UK stockist will have them soon. At least, I hope so - it’s my birthday in July XD
I’m checking daily too! I’m not interested in the CP ponies tbh, just the rainbow ones. I’m sure a UK stockist will have them soon. At least, I hope so - it’s my birthday in July XD
:P You've made me feel slightly better about my checking addiction. Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I must be honest of all the collectors pose ponies it's really only Minty that I really, really want since I've never managed to find her in the wild. :(
Although I wouldn't say no to Blossom or Blue Bell. :lol:
I’m checking daily too! I’m not interested in the CP ponies tbh, just the rainbow ones. I’m sure a UK stockist will have them soon. At least, I hope so - it’s my birthday in July XD
:P You've made me feel slightly better about my checking addiction. Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I must be honest of all the collectors pose ponies it's really only Minty that I really, really want since I've never managed to find her in the wild. :(
Although I wouldn't say no to Blossom or Blue Bell. :lol:
I’m checking daily too! I’m not interested in the CP ponies tbh, just the rainbow ones. I’m sure a UK stockist will have them soon. At least, I hope so - it’s my birthday in July XD
:P You've made me feel slightly better about my checking addiction. Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I must be honest of all the collectors pose ponies it's really only Minty that I really, really want since I've never managed to find her in the wild. :(
Although I wouldn't say no to Blossom or Blue Bell. :lol:
I have been overseas so I haven't been online the last few days but my sister sent me an email to say she'd found them on Amazon for preorder as well. They have the same release date by the looks...maybe we'll get them all together? Weird if so.
Also, a heads up for US people as we now have a comparison price point to work with. Cotton Candy etc are priced at £9.99 and the Rainbows at £12.99 on Amazon. I would expect that to mean that Rainbows in the US will be $12.99.
I’m checking daily too! I’m not interested in the CP ponies tbh, just the rainbow ones. I’m sure a UK stockist will have them soon. At least, I hope so - it’s my birthday in July XD
:P You've made me feel slightly better about my checking addiction. Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I must be honest of all the collectors pose ponies it's really only Minty that I really, really want since I've never managed to find her in the wild. :(
Although I wouldn't say no to Blossom or Blue Bell. :lol:
I have been overseas so I haven't been online the last few days but my sister sent me an email to say she'd found them on Amazon for preorder as well. They have the same release date by the looks...maybe we'll get them all together? Weird if so.
Also, a heads up for US people as we now have a comparison price point to work with. Cotton Candy etc are priced at £9.99 and the Rainbows at £12.99 on Amazon. I would expect that to mean that Rainbows in the US will be $12.99.
Rainbow Ponies have brush, comb, ribbon and sticker. And are scented. I'm going to guess that's why.
Rainbow Ponies have brush, comb, ribbon and sticker. And are scented. I'm going to guess that's why.
Yeah but the Collectors Set came with a poster. I don't recall Hasbro charging us more for a single pony because it had multiple colored hair, or rhinestones, or scents, or 3d symbols. Ergo, I don't see why TBD ought to either for anyone. ^.^
Rainbow Ponies have brush, comb, ribbon and sticker. And are scented. I'm going to guess that's why.
Yeah but the Collectors Set came with a poster. I don't recall Hasbro charging us more for a single pony because it had multiple colored hair, or rhinestones, or scents, or 3d symbols. Ergo, I don't see why TBD ought to either for anyone. ^.^
I guess you posted right before I finished editing xD. As I said, brushes etc are going to cost more to make in individual colours than printing the same poster over and over again. It makes sense to me.
To balance it out, the CP set here are £9.99 which is $13.30...so we're still paying more than the US will even if the Rainbows are $12.99...
My local Target seems to have gotten rid of the display, as I haven't seen them for a few visits.Of the three I frequent, none of them seem to be keen on showing them off. They are always placed on the lowest shelf of an end cap, far too often hidden by other merchandise. It was also a long time between the first time I spotted them and the next, at least three weeks.
Too bad, I was betting on picking some on clearance!If there's anything good I had to say about Target, it's "Oh, boy! those clearance sales!"
CP had comb, ribbon, and poster.
Rainbows have comb, brush (both?), ribbon, and sticker. So they have a scent, a brush, and a specific sticker instead of the same poster. That doesn't seem like $3/£3 worth of extras to me. Especially since I don't care about the comb or sticker.
CP had comb, ribbon, and poster.
Rainbows have comb, brush (both?), ribbon, and sticker. So they have a scent, a brush, and a specific sticker instead of the same poster. That doesn't seem like $3/£3 worth of extras to me. Especially since I don't care about the comb or sticker.
EB Games has them for $19.99 CAD
I agree with Taffeta. It's super depressing to hear the USA collectors say, "Oh! They cost money? I won't buy them," when we all collectively know, if these don't sell well, they DEFINITELY will not make a 3rd re-release of G1! And I'm not trying to pick on one country but as Taffeta said, due to the market of scale, the USA will have the cheapest prices and the most availability and therefore will predict the release as successful or not.
The only reason I haven't pressed that EB Games button six times already is because the listing says, "Random assortment" so I would rather go to the actual store when they are released and pick 1 of each out. I can't do that if they won't let me "pick" the ponies online.
And I would NOT be surprised at all if Chapters Indigo marked the price up MORE, only because of the loyalty program. I would rather buy from them than EB Games though!
CP had comb, ribbon, and poster.
Rainbows have comb, brush (both?), ribbon, and sticker. So they have a scent, a brush, and a specific sticker instead of the same poster. That doesn't seem like $3/£3 worth of extras to me. Especially since I don't care about the comb or sticker.
You have to think about it in terms of overall production costs. They're making six different colours of brush and comb for this release, not just all the same colour, so that is already creating extra production costs because of different plastics and dyes. Each brush also has the sticker on it. Then there's the scenting process and also the sticker itself, which are, yes, individual to the six ponies.
Honestly, you being interested in something and it costing more money to produce are two separate issues. An item in the package doesn't become free the moment you decide you don't want it. It still costs money to produce it. Not to mention that this line probably will have extra safety testing costs because of the scents in the plastic. We're also dealing with glitter for the symbols as well. All these tiny details add up.
I find it ironic that the biggest complaints about price come from people in the country where these ponies are going to be sold cheapest. In Europe, we routinely pay over the odds for everything pony, throughout the whole of G1 to now in G4. A single Fashion Style pony at retail price can cost almost $30. Even a normal brushable G4 costs around $8 here (and more in other places).
As I said above, we're also going to pay more than $12.99 for just the collector ponies, here, let alone the rainbows. For a full set of Rainbow Ponies, it is going to cost a UK person more than $100. That's more than $20 higher total than it will cost someone in the US even if the price is $12.99 each pony. And for the collector ponies, to buy a complete set here will cost about $80. That's about $20 more again than the US. That is even taking into consideration different states and sales tax (which are included in our price up front). One Rainbow Pony here will be priced at an equivalent of $17.29. And I consider that good news, as we were expecting £15/$20 per pony.
And $3 and £3 are different amounts, so the added increment on our prices is also higher than the increment in the US. £3 is a difference of $4.
Places in Europe, particularly the Scandinavian prices we've seen, are likely to have prices even higher than that.
Not to mention all the countries who have no confirmed release date or information yet (of which there are many), for whom the price of getting these will be retail plus shipping, making them even more expensive.
I think the bottom line is, if the price is too high then maybe just don't buy the item? Besides, we don't know the price for the US yet. I just think it's really silly to decide they should be cheaper because you don't want a brush or a sticker. The originals had brushes, combs, stickers, ribbons, which is why this release does. Windy was my first pony, and I would be really sad if she was missing these accessories because you wanted it done on the cheap.
Ultimately, what we should be doing is supporting the release of these ponies, which are not hugely overpriced, in order that we get more released. I feel like people are fixating on a small thing rather than being grateful for the big thing, which is that we're getting these ponies in any form at all. And honestly, it's hard to empathise with this complaint given that I'd love to have the US pricing here, and I'm sure a lot of other people outside the US would jump at the chance of paying the equivalent of $12.99 for any of these ponies, let alone the Rainbows.
Also, if the US get $12.99 rainbow ponies and people don't buy them, it might jeopardise the future of the line. And that would hurt all of us.
CP had comb, ribbon, and poster.
Rainbows have comb, brush (both?), ribbon, and sticker. So they have a scent, a brush, and a specific sticker instead of the same poster. That doesn't seem like $3/£3 worth of extras to me. Especially since I don't care about the comb or sticker.
You have to think about it in terms of overall production costs. They're making six different colours of brush and comb for this release, not just all the same colour, so that is already creating extra production costs because of different plastics and dyes. Each brush also has the sticker on it. Then there's the scenting process and also the sticker itself, which are, yes, individual to the six ponies.
Honestly, you being interested in something and it costing more money to produce are two separate issues. An item in the package doesn't become free the moment you decide you don't want it. It still costs money to produce it. Not to mention that this line probably will have extra safety testing costs because of the scents in the plastic. We're also dealing with glitter for the symbols as well. All these tiny details add up.
I find it ironic that the biggest complaints about price come from people in the country where these ponies are going to be sold cheapest. In Europe, we routinely pay over the odds for everything pony, throughout the whole of G1 to now in G4. A single Fashion Style pony at retail price can cost almost $30. Even a normal brushable G4 costs around $8 here (and more in other places).
As I said above, we're also going to pay more than $12.99 for just the collector ponies, here, let alone the rainbows. For a full set of Rainbow Ponies, it is going to cost a UK person more than $100. That's more than $20 higher total than it will cost someone in the US even if the price is $12.99 each pony. And for the collector ponies, to buy a complete set here will cost about $80. That's about $20 more again than the US. That is even taking into consideration different states and sales tax (which are included in our price up front). One Rainbow Pony here will be priced at an equivalent of $17.29. And I consider that good news, as we were expecting £15/$20 per pony.
And $3 and £3 are different amounts, so the added increment on our prices is also higher than the increment in the US. £3 is a difference of $4.
Places in Europe, particularly the Scandinavian prices we've seen, are likely to have prices even higher than that.
Not to mention all the countries who have no confirmed release date or information yet (of which there are many), for whom the price of getting these will be retail plus shipping, making them even more expensive.
I think the bottom line is, if the price is too high then maybe just don't buy the item? Besides, we don't know the price for the US yet. I just think it's really silly to decide they should be cheaper because you don't want a brush or a sticker. The originals had brushes, combs, stickers, ribbons, which is why this release does. Windy was my first pony, and I would be really sad if she was missing these accessories because you wanted it done on the cheap.
Ultimately, what we should be doing is supporting the release of these ponies, which are not hugely overpriced, in order that we get more released. I feel like people are fixating on a small thing rather than being grateful for the big thing, which is that we're getting these ponies in any form at all. And honestly, it's hard to empathise with this complaint given that I'd love to have the US pricing here, and I'm sure a lot of other people outside the US would jump at the chance of paying the equivalent of $12.99 for any of these ponies, let alone the Rainbows.
Also, if the US get $12.99 rainbow ponies and people don't buy them, it might jeopardise the future of the line. And that would hurt all of us.
Totally agree with all Taffeta said.
Aw.. there's no Indigo OR EB Games where I live. Guess I'll have to hope one shows up on ebay later. Man, I need to move out of this dump. >_>
Aw.. there's no Indigo OR EB Games where I live. Guess I'll have to hope one shows up on ebay later. Man, I need to move out of this dump. >_>
Nahhhhh I bet one of us Canadians could pick up some for you and help you out ;)
Just a FYI: The Rainbow Ponies (with exception of Sunlight) are up for pre-order on US Amazon. The price is $9.99 releasing on August 15th!
Collector Ponies (6-Pack)
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Fun-Little-Pony-Retro/dp/B00GSOQ092/
Skydancer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT4YHPK/
Moonstone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9TNWGX/
Windy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9TN17Q/
Parasol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTHSWVG/
Starshine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789JFWPV/
Just a FYI: The Rainbow Ponies (with exception of Sunlight) are up for pre-order on US Amazon. The price is $9.99 releasing on August 15th!
Collector Ponies (6-Pack)
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Fun-Little-Pony-Retro/dp/B00GSOQ092/
Skydancer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT4YHPK/
Moonstone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9TNWGX/
Windy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9TN17Q/
Parasol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTHSWVG/
Starshine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789JFWPV/
There’s a typo on Starshine’s page that names the Rainbow ponies. It mentions a pony named Skydiver. :lol:
Ponyfan
Yeah, I was wondering the same thing! She's already been released as a single in France etc and I can't imagine they'd leave her out in the US, like these are the exact same toy ponies except in English packaging . . .
Says they aren't available to be shipped internationally?
They are being offered as a pre-order. :) They won't ship until their release date in August.
Agree that Sky Diver would be a great pony name, lol.
An Amazon review for 35th anniversary Cotton Candy's tail started falling out after a day of play and gentle brushing from a little girl. Has anyone else had any disappointment with the quality of the 35s?
Says they aren't available to be shipped internationally?
Well, of course. We can't have international pony people benefitting from cheap US prices, can we *rolls eyes*.
Says they aren't available to be shipped internationally?
Well, of course. We can't have international pony people benefitting from cheap US prices, can we *rolls eyes*.
You know what happens when we run amok with shipping Taff!
Yeah, I was wondering the same thing! She's already been released as a single in France etc and I can't imagine they'd leave her out in the US, like these are the exact same toy ponies except in English packaging . . .
Another thing that seems a bit off about that Cotton Candy review is it says Schylling Retro My Little Pony Cotton Candy There's a whole set listed under Schylling Retro ponies.. I'm just wondering where the Schylling name is coming from? Could they mean Styling instead?The picture on those pages has what I assume is a Canadian box as it is bilingual.
I agree that Cotton Candy review makes the whole line look bad. :sad:
Ponyfan
Another thing that seems a bit off about that Cotton Candy review is it says Schylling Retro My Little Pony Cotton Candy There's a whole set listed under Schylling Retro ponies.. I'm just wondering where nthe Schylling name is coming from? Could they mean Styling instead?The picture on those pages has what I assume is a Canadian box as it is bilingual.
I agree that Cotton Candy review makes the whole line look bad. :sad:
Ponyfan
The fact it's the only review makes the line look bad and could damage it further. It needs US people to go in and leave other reviews to balance out those opinions so buyers can get a better range of views, rather than just one which frankly doesn't seem to match the normal experience.
I already have. Its not my daughter's experience. I'm guessing the kid was either a lot rougher, or she got one with a major factory flaw.
“The toy industry as we know it has been around for over 100 years, and it’s not going anywhere,” Foreman added. “We’ve been through wars, financial crises, upheavals in retail, the advent of video games and mobile gaming, and we have always found a way to bounce back and thrive. We are an industry of dynamic entrepreneurs and creative innovators, and no one should bet against us.”
Okay, so this is interesting. I googled "Schylling" to find out if it's a real toy company. It is . . . and it also has the collector ponies listed on their website:On the UK Amazon they are listed as Basic Fun.
http://www.schylling.com/p/retro-my-little-pony
Is it possible that Basic Fun / Bridge Direct is producing them for the US and Schylling is producing them for . . . somewhere?? Or is Schylling maybe another branch of Basic Fun?
Just a FYI: The Rainbow Ponies (with exception of Sunlight) are up for pre-order on US Amazon. The price is $9.99 releasing on August 15th!
Collector Ponies (6-Pack)
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Fun-Little-Pony-Retro/dp/B00GSOQ092/
Skydancer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT4YHPK/
Moonstone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9TNWGX/
Windy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C9TN17Q/
Parasol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTHSWVG/
Starshine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789JFWPV/
Only $20 for the Pretty Parlor? Nice!Hmm. That seems a little too good to be true. How much was the original Pretty Parlor? But if it is, then its a really sweet deal!
Only $20 for the Pretty Parlor? Nice!Hmm. That seems a little too good to be true. How much was the original Pretty Parlor? But if it is, then its a really sweet deal!
Okay, so this is interesting. I googled "Schylling" to find out if it's a real toy company. It is . . . and it also has the collector ponies listed on their website:
Or is Schylling maybe another branch of Basic Fun?
Only $20 for the Pretty Parlor? Nice!
I wonder why no six pack - maybe it will be coming?
Pretty Parlor! That's amazing news :heart:I wonder why no six pack - maybe it will be coming?
It was available but they sold out in such a short time, I ordered mine and it has already been shipped.
I have also received my complete Rainbow set from France and wanted to note that both my Moonstones came without a comb (just the brush) which is likely to be an early production error, here's a comparison with Windy where you can see Moonstone's box does not have holes punched for the comb:
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They're amazing though, Bridge Direct have done a marvelous job! I'll be buying doubles for sure.
That's so interesting about the comb. Ironically I imagine it will be the combless ones which end up being more sought after in package in the long term as early production errors, if in fact Moonstone does in general come with that comb...
I still don't understand why the parlour. I mean, yeah, I get that it's nostalgic, but really. Although I am genuinely afraid of that massive peachy army photo getting spammed at me again, the world does NOT need more Peachys in it!
I have looked on UK amazon but I don't see it there. Though I guess there's a slim possibility they might sell it here with the proper UK name, chances are it's going to be Pretty Parlo(u)r everywhere...
That's so interesting about the comb. Ironically I imagine it will be the combless ones which end up being more sought after in package in the long term as early production errors, if in fact Moonstone does in general come with that comb...
I still don't understand why the parlour. I mean, yeah, I get that it's nostalgic, but really. Although I am genuinely afraid of that massive peachy army photo getting spammed at me again, the world does NOT need more Peachys in it!
I have looked on UK amazon but I don't see it there. Though I guess there's a slim possibility they might sell it here with the proper UK name, chances are it's going to be Pretty Parlo(u)r everywhere...
Be careful what you say Taffeta or you may summon...Them. :bolt:
I'd like Dream Castle but idk if I'd actually buy it because the box is huge (and I turned down a free one awhile ago).
I'm still kind of wondering why a pony would come with a comb AND a brush.
I'm hoping they release baby ponies
I agree on babies. I think maybe they could do babies as a set rather than as individuals, save on packaging that way, maybe with a bottle each and a bear brush and ribbon. If they stuck to the US line they could do
Baby Unicorns (Glory, Moondancer)
Baby Pegasus (Surprise, Firefly)
Baby Earth (CC, Blossom)
Or they could do 2 sets of 3, with one of each species. Since most of those were never sold here, and since I had Blossom as a kid, I'd be interested in most all early babies.
I don't really hold out hope for any European or non US release ponies in this BUT you never know. Applejack, Lemon Drop and Bow Tie could be a set of three, or they could do mother and baby sets or something with them. I doubt they'll want to make strollers, although they are small accessories so maybe? And Lemon Drop especially as I can't see us getting her any other way unless there's a playset pony release.
I agree that play and care set types would be lovely. Especially if they added in Lofty and Shady to complete the six. That set would also work with them in pairs.
Gusty/Ribbon
Heart Throb (pref for winged hearts even though I'm in the UK, it seems more correct)/Lofty
Shady/Lickety Split
If they made a regular version of baby Shady you would hear my excited squeak from the other side of the world.
I agree on babies. I think maybe they could do babies as a set rather than as individuals, save on packaging that way, maybe with a bottle each and a bear brush and ribbon. If they stuck to the US line they could do
Baby Unicorns (Glory, Moondancer)
Baby Pegasus (Surprise, Firefly)
Baby Earth (CC, Blossom)
Or they could do 2 sets of 3, with one of each species. Since most of those were never sold here, and since I had Blossom as a kid, I'd be interested in most all early babies.
I don't really hold out hope for any European or non US release ponies in this BUT you never know. Applejack, Lemon Drop and Bow Tie could be a set of three, or they could do mother and baby sets or something with them. I doubt they'll want to make strollers, although they are small accessories so maybe? And Lemon Drop especially as I can't see us getting her any other way unless there's a playset pony release.
I agree that play and care set types would be lovely. Especially if they added in Lofty and Shady to complete the six. That set would also work with them in pairs.
Gusty/Ribbon
Heart Throb (pref for winged hearts even though I'm in the UK, it seems more correct)/Lofty
Shady/Lickety Split
If they made a regular version of baby Shady you would hear my excited squeak from the other side of the world.
Couldn't agree more.
Sets of 3 babies could really work, something like:
Wave 1 a: Baby Cotton Candy, Baby Glory, Baby Firefly
Wave 1 b: Baby Blossom, Baby Moondancer, Baby Surprise
Wave 1 c: Baby Bowtie, Baby Applejack, Baby Lemon Drop
Wave 2 a: Baby Shady, Baby Ribbon, Baby Heart Throb
Wave 2 b: Baby Lickety Split, Baby Gusty, Baby Lofty
Wave 2 c: Baby Cherries Jubilee, Baby Buttons, Baby Sundance?
I made a visual of what it could look like:
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I agree on babies. I think maybe they could do babies as a set rather than as individuals, save on packaging that way, maybe with a bottle each and a bear brush and ribbon. If they stuck to the US line they could do
Baby Unicorns (Glory, Moondancer)
Baby Pegasus (Surprise, Firefly)
Baby Earth (CC, Blossom)
Or they could do 2 sets of 3, with one of each species. Since most of those were never sold here, and since I had Blossom as a kid, I'd be interested in most all early babies.
I don't really hold out hope for any European or non US release ponies in this BUT you never know. Applejack, Lemon Drop and Bow Tie could be a set of three, or they could do mother and baby sets or something with them. I doubt they'll want to make strollers, although they are small accessories so maybe? And Lemon Drop especially as I can't see us getting her any other way unless there's a playset pony release.
I agree that play and care set types would be lovely. Especially if they added in Lofty and Shady to complete the six. That set would also work with them in pairs.
Gusty/Ribbon
Heart Throb (pref for winged hearts even though I'm in the UK, it seems more correct)/Lofty
Shady/Lickety Split
If they made a regular version of baby Shady you would hear my excited squeak from the other side of the world.
Couldn't agree more.
Sets of 3 babies could really work, something like:
Wave 1 a: Baby Cotton Candy, Baby Glory, Baby Firefly
Wave 1 b: Baby Blossom, Baby Moondancer, Baby Surprise
Wave 1 c: Baby Bowtie, Baby Applejack, Baby Lemon Drop
Wave 2 a: Baby Shady, Baby Ribbon, Baby Heart Throb
Wave 2 b: Baby Lickety Split, Baby Gusty, Baby Lofty
Wave 2 c: Baby Cherries Jubilee, Baby Buttons, Baby Sundance?
I made a visual of what it could look like:
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