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Title: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Starly on July 08, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Spoiler: No Minty.

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Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Aquatic Neon on July 08, 2013, 08:17:32 PM
Awesomeeeeeee love the artwork except Princess Cadence incorrect vector on everything, oh and Lyra with Twilight's Vector... otherwise great! Love that Diamond tiara has her crown!
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Marigold on July 08, 2013, 08:38:03 PM
Is Lyra the same as her other release?
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Tabbyclaw on July 08, 2013, 08:40:50 PM
Shining Armor looks like a corgi.

-Tabby
the princess with claws
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: StarDapple on July 08, 2013, 08:46:08 PM
Odd that Shining Armor looks more like a baby than an adult.  I kinda wish they would have given him different hair for the release too.  I'd love to have that Diamond Tiara though!
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Twilight Pink on July 08, 2013, 08:55:27 PM
What happened to Chrysalis's dang neck?! DX
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: gabumon on July 08, 2013, 08:57:15 PM
I really want this set, except for I don't need Cadence The Spare.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Flitter on July 08, 2013, 08:57:46 PM
I took those pictures  -_-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3377345/9240683756/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3377345/9240671688/

Actually, those were taken on the Hasbro vendor table but I won that set in the raffle!

With the exception of the painted hooves, Shining Armor is just the same as the Wedding Castle release as far as I can tell.

Lyra's hair is the same as the Wedding single. This ver. has the new rounder head mold though and to me the color of her body seems just ever so slightly lighter green.

I'll take some de-boxed pics of these in the next couple days probably  ;)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: will2Bfree on July 08, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Glad to see they really did decide to paint Shining Armor's hooves. They skimped out on that the last time.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Marigold on July 08, 2013, 08:59:38 PM
Thanks 33. I've been wondering is I need a Lyra or not. If she was darker green like in the promo shots I would have wanted her. But if she is not very different then maybe not.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: n66x on July 08, 2013, 09:15:48 PM
It looks amazing but i wish they would stop giving Chrysalis pegasus wings....
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: rybett on July 08, 2013, 09:24:45 PM
Hasbro, why you have to make SA's hair so trollish?  And would it have KILLED y'all to sub Minty for Lyra?  Sheesh!  OK, whine over.  Great slide show!!  Ponies, noms and nature.  Serious eye candy.  Now to the big question: do I move to that beach, or the first waterfall?  Decisions...  :)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Cron Sacchariferous on July 08, 2013, 09:35:05 PM
Can't wait to get my hooves on this! :P
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: FlashSentry on July 08, 2013, 09:58:25 PM
I cant wait to buy this!!! Ugh come to TRU already!!
LOL I love how :muffin: Pony doesn't have a name... Just s symbol of a muffin. Who does she think she is? The next "Prince"?  :lol: I can see it now- Featuring the artist formerly known as ":muffin: Pony".  :P
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Lightning Twirl on July 08, 2013, 10:03:44 PM
Are the crowns paper? :O Hasbrooooo......LOL! I cant tell, but are the cutie marks glazed in glitter like the first set?

LOL Bubbles name is Muffin!

Vector for Lyra....@_@
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Flitter on July 08, 2013, 10:10:33 PM
Are the crowns paper? :O Hasbrooooo......LOL! I cant tell, but are the cutie marks glazed in glitter like the first set?

LOL Bubbles name is Muffin!

Vector for Lyra....@_@

No glitter on the cutie marks, and yes the head pieces are paper with elastic around the back.
I think it's kinda silly Princess Cadance has no crown at all.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Watercolors on July 08, 2013, 11:07:27 PM
Paper accessories... incorrect vectors... troll shining armor... completely incorrect Queen Crysalis...
I guess I'll just be getting this for Bubbles!


Oh and did anyone notice Crysalis's vector? Whats wrong with her neck??
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Ren-Ren on July 08, 2013, 11:12:04 PM
Hmm... since I already have Diamond Tiara I think I'll just try to pick up the "muffin lover" 2nd hand somewhere. I do love Cadance, but I already have about 10 of her. 

Well...I suppose that I should pick up the set to be a good consumer. But I won't have any problem having the patience to wait until it goes on sale, heh.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Aitsuki on July 08, 2013, 11:21:26 PM
I'm definitely getting it. Will probably end up trading or giving away Lyra, Cadence, and more than likely Shining Armor.. But the others I do want. If I could get SA rehaired properly by someone, he could stay, otherwise I don't need another..... but I have a lovely purple spare tiara for DT already, and of course I can't wait for to get my hands on that googly eyed pony.....
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Starly on July 08, 2013, 11:55:53 PM
Ah yes, give me all your doubles! I will customize and rehair them to my hearts content! >.>
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: hathorcat on July 09, 2013, 01:27:36 AM
Thanks for the pictures 33 :) Pictures seem to end up all over the place at the moment with no credit.

I ll admit that other than Diamond Dazzle Tiara I was not really excited about this set...seeing it in photographs and I am still meh. Perhaps it will appeal more in person.

Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on July 09, 2013, 02:20:01 AM
man I want this set! I don't want to pay scalpy ebay prises tho

any ponies on the US wanna help a pony out?

PM me if you can led a hoof help me land this set 
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Jinxxy on July 09, 2013, 02:37:13 AM
I am so dissapointed with Queen Chrisalys!

It's just, so sad that they re-used a pony not even over her own species. The pegasus wings are NOT correct at all, she has STICKERS for holes, Horn is Way off, but worst of all, her little signature creature poof thing is made of paper?
Bad try hasbro!

Also, Bubbles looks way off. Her eyes should be more yellow and less orange. Her body colour should also be lighter..

*crosses arms*
Blahh!


Thanks for pics though! It's nice to see who is going to make the cut!
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: dxgirly on July 09, 2013, 02:52:54 AM
I really like the packaging! I can't wait to get this set.  :)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: HorsingAround on July 09, 2013, 03:00:41 AM
Paper accessories... incorrect vectors... troll shining armor... completely incorrect Queen Crysalis...
I guess I'll just be getting this for Bubbles!


Oh and did anyone notice Crysalis's vector? Whats wrong with her neck??

Me too.  :huh:  I really can't get over the paper accessories!  :(
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Carrehz on July 09, 2013, 03:39:41 AM
...paper accessories, really? :/ Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I'd much rather they had *no* accessories to those flimsy paper things. (Chrysalis' crown.. thing almost looks like it was taped onto the box, if that makes sense XD I'm not saying it *was* I'm just saying that's what it looks like, lol) Ah well. 

I was really hoping Minty would be in this set :< But I guess I'm not really surprised, haha. Is it just me, or does Chrysalis' tail look really, really thin? :x I know G4s tend to have thinner tail hair in general (compared to other gens) but still, dang. Plus her vector is all messed up as others have said :p.

Heh, I like what they did for 'the pegasus that shall not be named'. I kind of half-expected them to do something like that tbh.

Lyrica looks cute :heart: (Does she have the visible eye-dents like Vinyl Scratch does? if that makes sense? Just wondering since she has different eyes).

Overall I'm looking forward to this set C: Kinda annoyed about another Shining Armour/Cadence release, but then again I'm not really a fan of them anyways. -shrug-

edit: Also, yay for no glittery symbols! I haaaate glitter :P.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Teddy on July 09, 2013, 03:51:02 AM
Who is Lyrica Lilac? Where is she from? o.O
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: LunaDehligt on July 09, 2013, 03:54:05 AM
Yey so want that box :D
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Carrehz on July 09, 2013, 04:50:37 AM
Who is Lyrica Lilac? Where is she from? o.O

Apparently she's a semi-obscure background pony from some eps of FiM o3o I hadn't heard of her prior to the reveal of this set, either.

Dunno why they made her specifically (perhaps because she has the same symbol as Lyra :P), but she's cute ^_^ I like her unicorn eyes. (Also, Lyrica Lilac is an adorable name! :heart:)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Shenanigans on July 09, 2013, 05:05:43 AM
I will be picking up this set for sure :) Paper tiaras though... yuck. Good thing I'm deboxing :)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: disturbed-rainbow on July 09, 2013, 05:39:39 AM
Laffs!!! Is it just me or does shining look like a munchkin kitty?
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: StoryDreamer on July 09, 2013, 05:47:09 AM
Hasbro said you never know where Minty will turn up. Me thinks she's going to be a Christmas release.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: achab1984 on July 09, 2013, 06:16:00 AM
I love that set!!!! I cant wait to get it :)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: hathorcat on July 09, 2013, 06:56:35 AM
Hasbro said you never know where Minty will turn up. Me thinks she's going to be a Christmas release.

*hoping aboard this hopeful train* :)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Wardah on July 09, 2013, 07:18:49 AM
I am so dissapointed with Queen Chrisalys!

It's just, so sad that they re-used a pony not even over her own species. The pegasus wings are NOT correct at all, she has STICKERS for holes, Horn is Way off, but worst of all, her little signature creature poof thing is made of paper?

Actually I think the holes are painted on just like the cutie marks and eyes are. Not that it makes it that much better but at least paint won't peel off with time.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: ShortyBoo on July 09, 2013, 07:19:04 AM
Out of the set, I only want Shining Armor, Diamond Tiara and Bubbles. So spending a lot on the set doesn't really appeal to me. I'm not even sure I'd be able to sell off the ones I don't want. Anyone know how horribly expensive this set will be? Besides not having one near me, their way inflated prices are the other reason I don't like to buy from TRU.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: HawaiianRain on July 09, 2013, 07:30:12 AM
Overall i am disappointed with the set. SA just looks so out of place amidst all the brushables.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: cleverLC on July 09, 2013, 07:40:15 AM
I'm really excited for this set.  An extra alicorn to customize, Shining Armor--and Lyra will become Minty when I get through with her!

Shining Armor looks like a corgi.

Woof! :D

Who is Lyrica Lilac? Where is she from? o.O

She's one of the high-society ponies from the "Becoming Popular" song in the Season 2 episode "Sweet and Elite." :)  She's also in the garden party at the end of that episode--I want to say she's one of the ones who's really nice to the mane 6 after the initial shock.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Marigold on July 09, 2013, 07:45:16 AM
One is a cat...and now...one is a corgi.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Galactica on July 09, 2013, 08:07:07 AM
Hasbro said you never know where Minty will turn up. Me thinks she's going to be a Christmas release.

I'm sure of it!  There is a new "Very Minty Christmas" scheduled for release in October 2013- since Ashleigh Ball and Tara Strong are featured actors, my guess is a G4 take on it-http://www.amazon.com/Little-Pony-Friendship-Magic-Christmas/dp/B00DQFWFMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373382382&sr=8-1&keywords=minty%27s+christmas

I'm HOPING that a toy will be released with the DVD- but even if released separate that would be okay with me :D

As for the new Favorites collection-  I like it but am very disappointed by the cardboard crowns/hair thingies...  I think it would be better not to have anything at all than a sad cheap paper copy of what the pony would have come with if they had wanted to spend five more cents on the accessories...  sigh.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Spike on July 09, 2013, 08:39:45 AM
They should change Shining Armor's name to Shrinking Armor XD
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Aquatic Neon on July 09, 2013, 08:53:54 AM
I am so dissapointed with Queen Chrisalys!

It's just, so sad that they re-used a pony not even over her own species. The pegasus wings are NOT correct at all, she has STICKERS for holes, Horn is Way off, but worst of all, her little signature creature poof thing is made of paper?
Bad try hasbro!


I second this I am so happy they finally are making more awesome characters, but the execution is straight terrible, they could have done so much better but all they care about it saving money and making money... It's sad really look at G1 ponies so many moulds, and different kinds, colors, designs. Boys, sea ponies, newborns, wingers, flutter ponies, earth ponies, unicorns, pegasus, baby earth, baby unicorn, baby pegasus, baby boys, sweetheart sisters, baby sea ponies, teeny tiny, the list goes on and on... I just don't understand how they can get worse over the years rather than better :/

Also why in the world is Lyrica considered a favorite since when, never heard one person like her, swap her for Bon Bon. And Shining Armor and Princess Cadence, should be Big Mac, and a Changeling.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: brightberry on July 09, 2013, 09:16:11 AM
I'm kind of intrigued by the idea of wiping off all that paint and coming up with a black pony.  That would be nice.  I don't know what to do with the others though.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Marigold on July 09, 2013, 09:17:14 AM
She kind of looks like Toothless.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Sunset on July 09, 2013, 10:08:06 AM
Hasbro said you never know where Minty will turn up. Me thinks she's going to be a Christmas release.

*hoping aboard this hopeful train* :)

Yes, *Christmas* train with Minty!  That's what I really want!
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: partypony566 on July 09, 2013, 11:10:41 AM
I love this set! Want!
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Lunar Dust on July 09, 2013, 11:36:11 AM
Love the set and will pick one up but not till a sale. As I have many other pony things I want first and this is not a must have right away set.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on July 09, 2013, 12:12:44 PM
Incorrect coloring/vectors aside. I want this set because I don't own any of the characters.  Am waiting for Shining Armor to start herding the other ponies. Corgi's are one of my favorite breeds, so that comment has stuck.

Muffins?? Least Ms D has a name. Though I l :dizzy:ike what someone said about "the pony formerly known as...." She keeps getting more name changes. It will confuse her poor self.

What's the cost for US folks? Am sure it's cringe worthy.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: spottedslug on July 09, 2013, 12:27:35 PM
I want it and I'm happy it will be made. Flaws and whatnot.

Since we're all talking about what we really want... I want an accurate Chrysalis and oh, 4-5 changelings in a playset with costumes of some sort so they can turn into other ponies. :heart:
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Galactica on July 09, 2013, 02:44:21 PM
I took those pictures  -_-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3377345/9240683756/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3377345/9240671688/

Actually, those were taken on the Hasbro vendor table but I won that set in the raffle!

With the exception of the painted hooves, Shining Armor is just the same as the Wedding Castle release as far as I can tell.

Lyra's hair is the same as the Wedding single. This ver. has the new rounder head mold though and to me the color of her body seems just ever so slightly lighter green.

I'll take some de-boxed pics of these in the next couple days probably  ;)

LUCKY YOU!  I'm so very very very curious to see the comparison between the standard Lyra and the one in this box-  the Toyfair pix made her look dark green but she looks identical in this set-  do you have a regular Lyra to compare?

Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: StoryDreamer on July 09, 2013, 02:45:22 PM
Hasbro said you never know where Minty will turn up. Me thinks she's going to be a Christmas release.

I'm sure of it!  There is a new "Very Minty Christmas" scheduled for release in October 2013- since Ashleigh Ball and Tara Strong are featured actors, my guess is a G4 take on it-http://www.amazon.com/Little-Pony-Friendship-Magic-Christmas/dp/B00DQFWFMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373382382&sr=8-1&keywords=minty%27s+christmas

I'm HOPING that a toy will be released with the DVD- but even if released separate that would be okay with me :D

As for the new Favorites collection-  I like it but am very disappointed by the cardboard crowns/hair thingies...  I think it would be better not to have anything at all than a sad cheap paper copy of what the pony would have come with if they had wanted to spend five more cents on the accessories...  sigh.

I'm hopeful that it will be G4, but there's no indication on IMDB or IMDB Pro there's a new movie or tv-movie in the works. :(  Like did Amazon get the incorrect imported data or something?
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Galactica on July 09, 2013, 02:50:46 PM
Hasbro said you never know where Minty will turn up. Me thinks she's going to be a Christmas release.

I'm sure of it!  There is a new "Very Minty Christmas" scheduled for release in October 2013- since Ashleigh Ball and Tara Strong are featured actors, my guess is a G4 take on it-http://www.amazon.com/Little-Pony-Friendship-Magic-Christmas/dp/B00DQFWFMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373382382&sr=8-1&keywords=minty%27s+christmas

I'm HOPING that a toy will be released with the DVD- but even if released separate that would be okay with me :D

As for the new Favorites collection-  I like it but am very disappointed by the cardboard crowns/hair thingies...  I think it would be better not to have anything at all than a sad cheap paper copy of what the pony would have come with if they had wanted to spend five more cents on the accessories...  sigh.

I'm hopeful that it will be G4, but there's no indication on IMDB or IMDB Pro there's a new movie or tv-movie in the works. :(  Like did Amazon get the incorrect imported data or something?

Normally I'd think that was the case- Amazon messes up all the time.  But... it showed up right after the Minty ponies started popping up in droves, so.... ?   I'm no expert though- if new movies always show up on IMDB first- then chances are it's a mistake of some sort.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: PinkRosedust on July 09, 2013, 04:04:54 PM
Aw man, I was actually really looking forward to Lyra with darker green in her hair.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: reanna-mator on July 09, 2013, 04:31:32 PM
Despite little nitpicks about the packaging, which will be recycled anyway, I think it's pretty good. I'm just not wild about three of the included ponies being ones already in my herd.

I'll admit that I'm thinking about using Cadance for a custom. But having the two included here is a good deal for those who didn't want to have to buy the castle to get them both.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: kakenterprise on July 09, 2013, 05:10:08 PM
So is Lyra the exact same as her previous version??

I hope she's a tad different but it doesn't look like it.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Aitsuki on July 09, 2013, 05:20:26 PM
Ah yes, give me all your doubles! I will customize and rehair them to my hearts content! >.>

<.< >.> You... want doubles? We could work something out.... Maybe, when I get the set.. you could rehair my Shining and you can have the doubles? XD
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: StoryDreamer on July 09, 2013, 05:39:35 PM
I'm hoping I can maybe split the pack up with someone when the time comes.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Binny on July 09, 2013, 06:08:50 PM
Haha, they just gave :muffin: Pony a muffin symbol. :lol: Guess they are going the Hot Topic route. :)
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Galactica on July 09, 2013, 06:27:42 PM
Haha, they just gave :drama: Pony a muffin symbol. :lol: Guess they are going the Hot Topic route. :)

They are as tired of the whining and complaining as everyone else I guess
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Pinecone on July 09, 2013, 07:20:29 PM
Those paper crowns are super stylish. Somewhere, Rarity is mad jealous.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Kaeldre on July 09, 2013, 07:27:41 PM
I'm torn!  I want this for Chrysalis and Bubbles but Chrysalis looks so bleh... but Chrysalys~ D:
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: PinkRosedust on July 09, 2013, 11:17:09 PM
I'm having mixed feelings about Grey Pony not being given a real name. On the one hand, I tend to enjoy running gags like that (for instance, Arnold's lack of last name in Hey Arnold!, or the mystery of which state the Simpsons really live in) but on the other hand, I wish they had just given her the name Ditzy Doo ages ago because I still feel it suits her. It's so weird that they just put a picture of a muffin. It bugs me when ponies don't have names.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: hathorcat on July 10, 2013, 02:04:51 AM
Haha, they just gave :drama: Pony a muffin symbol. :lol: Guess they are going the Hot Topic route. :)

They are as tired of the whining and complaining as everyone else I guess

:like:
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: StarSwirl05 on July 10, 2013, 04:46:43 AM
Diamond Tiara seems so out of place.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Marigold on July 10, 2013, 04:56:46 AM
Aw man, I was actually really looking forward to Lyra with darker green in her hair.

I was too.  I really liked the darker colors.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Dragonflitter on July 10, 2013, 06:49:38 AM
LOL that's it, her name is officially Muffin! XD I approve, Hasbro. I'll be calling her that from now on. (Which is an upgrade from Bubblebutt, which I used to call her lol)

I actually am a big fan of this favorites release. We didn't get even ONE of the Mane 6 stuck in there! Three of the six are previous releases, but this is a great opportunity for some people (like meeeee) to get the Shining Armor and Cadance without shelling out tons of wallet dough for a play castle that takes up way too much room.

The paper accessories are getting stale though... I'm tired of Hasbro thinking this is acceptable. I can almost understand it for a collector's item, which these 'fan favorites' are supposed to be, but so many of the other G4's come with paper accessories and there's just no way those kind of accessories can stand up to any amount of playtime with a child! Like these paper masks the new Mane 6 and Sunset Shimmer singles are wearing? Yeah, I give those holding up for six months, tops, with any normal kid. Which just isn't fair to them.

I'm not saying the G1's never had any paper accessories (the Birthday Party Pack had paper hats with pompoms on the top), but it wasn't used nearly as much as the G4 line has made use of it. And the G3 line used it almost not at all (even the G3 Party Cake got a plastic party hat!).

I guess we collectors can feel good about how rare and expensive these G4 accessories are going to be in 20 years though. :P
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: Flitter on July 10, 2013, 06:09:43 PM
Hey Everyone, would you like to see a few pics of them out of the box?  :biggrin:

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It's a bit washed out in my pic but Chrysalis' eyes look really neat in person. Bright neon green irises!

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Sadly one of her bubbles on her decal is a little messed up. I will hopefully be able to find a new one loose once the set is in stores.

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Comparison Wedding Castle ver. left, Favorite Collection right.
The only difference I notice in the painted hooves.
Edit: I just noticed the fav. collection ver. has darker eye color.

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Comparison Wedding Castle ver. left, Favorite Collection right. Pretty much the same. The fav. collection ver. I think her body might be just slightly brighter pink.

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Comparison Pony Wedding single left, Favorite Collection right. Differences are fav. collection ver. has the new head mold with rounder cheeks and I think her body is just slightly brighter green.

These can be viewed larger on my flickr (link is in my sig) and I'd like to ask please don't re-post these anywhere without putting my flickr as the source.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: StarSwirl05 on July 10, 2013, 06:31:08 PM
Is Chrysalis actually black-colored and not violot-colored like Nightmare Moon?
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: scarlettkitty81 on July 10, 2013, 06:39:37 PM
I got Diamond Tiara on ebay cheap so the only one I really want is Bubbles aka "muffin". Hope fully someone on here will sell one cheap. I would love to just pay the price she would be if you take the cost of the whole set and divided it by the number of ponies. I assume they will be approx. 8$ each if the set is the same cost as last years. If anyone knows they will be selling "muffin" please let me know!

Katie
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: thekozmicpig on July 10, 2013, 06:40:26 PM
I am totally ok with Bubble pony's name being a muffin symbol. Not the word "muffin", but the symbol for muffin. Like that brief period in the 90s when Prince changed his name to a symbol, that's her name. She woke up one day, realized how much she liked muffins, and got her name legally changed to that.
Title: Re: New Favorites collection box.
Post by: cleverLC on July 10, 2013, 07:49:38 PM
My boyfriend's dad has carpentry tools.  I'm itching to get my hands on Chrysalis JUST so I can drill the holes in her.
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Post by: Starly on July 10, 2013, 08:10:07 PM
Funny how even Hasbro drives her muffin obsession, I've gotten sick of it in fanart, no love for the mailmare side of her

Oh well, Lyra is a good rehair cantidate, as in Shining Armor. But I may be too picky about keeping them factory and may just not touch them.
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Post by: Twilight Pink on July 10, 2013, 08:59:16 PM
That's it… Chrysalis' new name is 'Queen Moldy Spots', because those white spots (a.k.a. her "holes") looks like white mold spores >_<
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Post by: Pinecone on July 10, 2013, 09:19:43 PM
Ohhh Chrysalis looks MUCH better out of the box!
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Post by: Kitzka on July 10, 2013, 09:40:25 PM
They all look great out of the box. Thanks for posting pics.




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Post by: Prince Primbrose on July 10, 2013, 09:45:30 PM
So, Lyra's colors didn't change, meh. Ditzy's name is just a picture of a bubble, and that's cute. I like the box, but some of those vectors are wild.

And are those paper headdresses/crowns or stickers or what?  :blink:
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Post by: PinkRosedust on July 10, 2013, 11:36:42 PM
Wow, 3377345 thanks for posting pics! If you happen to have a Lily Blossom, would it be too much to ask that you take a photo of her and Lyrica (that's her name, right?) side by side to see how their colors compare?

I am actually liking this set more than I thought now that I see loose owner pics. I hadn't even heard of the new head mold until this thread. Looks cute!
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Post by: hathorcat on July 11, 2013, 01:43:19 AM
Thanks so much 3377345 for the pictures!

I ll admit to being disappointed that there is not more of a colour difference on Lyra but I actually think Queenie is nicer than I thought. Is the choppy hair and elastics exactly how she came out the box? I kind of like that.
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Post by: BerylBreeze on July 11, 2013, 02:28:41 AM
The paper crowns are just lazy D: If they couldn't afford to add plastic crowns, why add them at all?
They might look nicer if they didn't have that big white border, even though the masquerade/luchador masks were also paper these just look cheap by comparison.

The muffin is cute, but they kinda should make a proper name for her just to end the confusion...
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Post by: cleverLC on July 11, 2013, 05:19:50 AM
The muffin is cute, but they kinda should make a proper name for her just to end the confusion...

At this point, there's no safe name to pick.  Any name that is officially established will create all kinds of butthurt.
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Post by: Sunset on July 11, 2013, 06:21:19 AM
I personally like that they didn't name her.  I think that it could be a fun running gag.  I just personally would rather they had used her cutie mark as the symbol instead of a muffin.   Although, on the other hand, the disconnect between the symbol and her cutie mark might fit her mismatched eyes.  As others have said, at this point no one will be happy and at least this way, children can call her what ever they want.
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Post by: josiekat on July 11, 2013, 07:00:07 AM
I'm really excited for this set. I'm glad I don't have to buy the castle to get SA and Cadance.
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Post by: Marigold on July 11, 2013, 07:12:46 AM
If anyone doesn't want their paper crowns I am looking for them.  I bought most of these as loose prototypes so I don't have their silly crowns.
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Post by: ravengusty on July 11, 2013, 07:15:24 AM
It probably won't be too hard to change the 'spots' on Chrysalis into actual holes with a bit of craftyness. Oh my my my the pony formally know as D---- is now just a muffin. I still don't get the popularity of her. I'm mostly into G1s though and don't watch much of the cartoon. I like Chrysalis though and hope to get her. I'm hoping I can buy it off toys r us US site at some point as it probably won't come to the UK.

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Post by: achab1984 on July 11, 2013, 09:10:04 AM
Gosh I cant wait to get this set!!!  :)
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Post by: StarDapple on July 11, 2013, 09:23:48 AM
Chrysalis looks wonderful!  I would love to have her in my collection.  Still don't think I would buy the whole set though, since I bought the Wedding Castle playset with Shining Armour and Cadence already.
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Post by: Flitter on July 11, 2013, 09:40:48 AM
Is Chrysalis actually black-colored and not violot-colored like Nightmare Moon?
Yes she looks black to me, definitely not purple-y like NMM.

And are those paper headdresses/crowns or stickers or what?  :blink:
They are paper with elastic around the back similar the the masks on thenewest wave of singles.

Wow, 3377345 thanks for posting pics! If you happen to have a Lily Blossom, would it be too much to ask that you take a photo of her and Lyrica (that's her name, right?) side by side to see how their colors compare?
You're welcome  ^.^
I do have lily Blossom. I'll take a pic little later.

Is the choppy hair and elastics exactly how she came out the box? I kind of like that.
The elastics come in like that. I just smoothed out her hair a little and re-tied them. I kinda like it too. I did lightly trim a few crazy stray hairs but yes that is how the ends came.  :)
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Post by: n66x on July 11, 2013, 01:01:08 PM
Wuahhh, now that i've seen Chrysalis out of the box i have nothing bad to say she is perfect!
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Post by: Galactica on July 11, 2013, 01:06:43 PM
Wow Chrysalis looks cuter out of the box!  Too bad Lyra isn't a different color green, but I guess that's not too surprising.  At least there are a few new ponies in this set!
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Post by: hathorcat on July 11, 2013, 02:35:44 PM
Thanks again 3377345
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Post by: Flitter on July 11, 2013, 03:20:17 PM
Here's the comparison, PinkRosedust.
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Post by: Twilight Pink on July 11, 2013, 03:47:55 PM
I just noticed that Lyrica is an Earth pony! :shocked:
Man i'm slow  >_< the eyes threw me off Xs
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Post by: Pandora on July 12, 2013, 12:55:28 AM
No Minty?!   -_- :cry:
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Post by: lonewolf on July 12, 2013, 01:31:21 AM
Nice to get a good look at them instead of some phone camera images in bad light.

I expected Chrysalis wouldn't look that good. She looks decent enough though (the blind bag size one coming out completely beats it). I actually drew her as a pony alicorn a while ago: http://lonewolf3878.deviantart.com/art/Alicorn-Chrysalis-299970784
Like many people, if the lack of holes becomes a problem I have a Dremel and know how to use it.
But man did they mess up her image on the back. Half of her neck is missing.  :crazy:

I wanted to get Shining Armor, but not the castle so this is just the ticket for me (it will give me a Cadence double though).

I wonder why they decided to make Lyra a little huskier? And why didn't they use an actual pic' of her?

Diamond Tiara is my absolute least favorite pony, so I'm not sure what I'll do with her (you should see how I've got my BB size toy of her displayed  :devious: ).

The idea of Drama Pony copying Prince has been getting around, so I'm fully expecting to see some art of it soon (and if not I might have too) :silly: . That and her holding a muffin at the end of EqG pretty much makes her love of muffins canon. But her bubbles are decals? Hasbro isn't getting that cheap now are they?

I wish they had just given her the name Ditzy Doo ages ago because I still feel it suits her. It's so weird that they just put a picture of a muffin.
They might get yelled at for that name too (especially since they made a human version of her). At least with a muffin they've avoided many of the complaints on both sides. 

Overall I guess I'll still get the set. The big NMM, Shadowbolt Dash, and new BB sets come first though.
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Post by: Honeycomb on July 12, 2013, 02:27:29 AM
Those photos of Chrysalis are really cool! I like her!
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Post by: Aitsuki on July 12, 2013, 05:57:26 PM
Ooooooo, Chrysalis' hair blend is so awesome!! She looks great, just a little drilling on her legs when I get my  own.....
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Post by: PinkRosedust on July 12, 2013, 07:32:13 PM
Here's the comparison, PinkRosedust.
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Perfect, thank you so much!
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Post by: Starly on July 12, 2013, 07:53:00 PM
But her bubbles are decals? Hasbro isn't getting that cheap now are they?
...They just mean her cutie mark paint, it's not any different than it always has been.

Better than accidentally calling paint 'stickers'. I don't understaaaaaaaaaaand.
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Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on July 12, 2013, 07:53:23 PM
Thanks for the deboxed pictures. Helps in deciding if I want it or not. And I do.
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Post by: xdartfrogx on July 12, 2013, 08:49:54 PM
Gosh, I still need to land my paws on the first TRU set... Time is thinning quickly!!!
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Post by: Deep Purple Crystal on July 13, 2013, 07:21:10 PM
The Bubbles looks superb.
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Post by: shabbychicdee on July 13, 2013, 10:38:37 PM
two harp symbol ponies :huh:

can't wait for it  but also why repeat lyra again?? she looks the same  :blink: is she exactly the same?
and to add paper accessories are really cheap, great one hasbro, i will now buy them individually because of that and omg
 :lmao: cupcake for a name :lol: how pc of hasbro for the poor nameless pony, i will give her a name, hugs
miss D. Bubbles
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Post by: hathorcat on July 14, 2013, 03:15:12 AM
two harp symbol ponies :huh:

can't wait for it  but also why repeat lyra again?? she looks the same  :blink: is she exactly the same?
and to add paper accessories are really cheap, great one hasbro, i will now buy them individually because of that and omg
 :lmao: cupcake for a name :lol: how pc of hasbro for the poor nameless pony, i will give her a name, hugs
miss D. Bubbles

33 compared the Lyras earlier in this thread. If I remember correctly the new Lyra has the new head mould and there is a touch of colour difference.
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Post by: gabumon on July 14, 2013, 07:48:47 AM
I don't mind the harp symbol being re-used because they did add some nice other details to Lryica/Lilac, necklace.

It's no use complaining (because I'm getting the set) but the new head mold... Looks too big, my 2c.
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Post by: jennovazombie on July 14, 2013, 02:10:46 PM
WEEEW I'm so excited to get this set! I really like how Chrysalis looks, the wings painted on the wings is really interesting.
Too bad my ToysRUS is still stocking stuff from last year, might have to wait till the holidays before they have these ones on the shelves.
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Post by: Shrojjy on July 14, 2013, 03:55:47 PM
looks like i'll be getting this and turning shining armor and lyra over to my little sister.
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Post by: CupidStrikes on July 19, 2013, 10:04:02 AM
Ooooh, seeing the set unboxed and in natural lighting...I think I might just import this set (wish all TRUs would stock it but oh well). I don't mind having two Lyras (maybe I'll gift the new one), and I'm debating selling Diamond Tiara but I really want the others now 8'3 So glad TRU US let you pay your import tax in advance.
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Post by: Salli on July 19, 2013, 10:51:18 AM
I'm really excited for this set with the drought of new brushable characters we've lived through. I am really happy they included SA in this set for selfish reasons, I am hoping people sell of their extras so I can buy some for customizing :D

Cadence? Meh. ANother Lyra? Meh.

But I love all the rest (paper crowns=lame) and can't wait to get my hands on them :)

Thank you so much for posting this!!
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Post by: achab1984 on July 19, 2013, 02:52:31 PM
I cant wait to get them all :)
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Post by: gabumon on July 20, 2013, 04:37:41 PM
just preordered mine!!!!!

I hope it works.  never paid with PP before
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Post by: Aitsuki on July 20, 2013, 07:54:04 PM
You did, gabu?? Where??
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Post by: thekozmicpig on July 20, 2013, 08:16:44 PM
You did, gabu?? Where??

*is not gabumon*

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20876356 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20876356)
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Post by: Prince Primbrose on July 20, 2013, 08:19:49 PM
Whoa! Thanks for the preorder link! <3
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Post by: Cwk123 on July 20, 2013, 08:25:54 PM
Should I preorderor not? Ive never preordered from TRU before. I just dont want to preorder and pay shipping when it might make it to stores first. What to do?!
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Post by: anthologia on July 20, 2013, 08:42:52 PM
Should I preorderor not? Ive never preordered from TRU before. I just dont want to preorder and pay shipping when it might make it to stores first. What to do?!

Personally, I'll pre-order if they have some kind of sale. >>
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Post by: gabumon on July 20, 2013, 08:55:40 PM
^ sorry to be link less , thanks for posting.

(I had a crazy evening an I got a little more twitchy/excited when I saw the preorder go up.)
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Post by: Aitsuki on July 20, 2013, 09:58:51 PM
*happy dance all around the room*

Okay, I just have to say, I have the COOLEST mom EVER. I will be getting both Shadowbolt RD from eBay soon, and she just pre-ordered the Fan Set for me!!!
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Post by: Wishing Well on July 20, 2013, 11:11:49 PM
:O Pre-order for 35$

...But I don't want to pay TRU int'l shipping (Rather pay the 14$ for a 500> Bubble envelope package)
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Post by: Sarah-Bee on July 21, 2013, 02:41:01 AM
Is Cadence the same as her previous releases, does anyone know?
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Post by: Doedeardarling on July 21, 2013, 04:42:26 AM
Am I the only one who is just not impressed with this collection? I think Hasbro is just getting cheaper and lazier by every new release and it's making me wonder if I want to collect G4s at all anymore. Paper crowns, really now?
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Post by: hathorcat on July 21, 2013, 05:19:21 AM
Is Cadence the same as her previous releases, does anyone know?

Minor minor colour difference in the body - probably explained in batch differences. 33 has posted pictures earlier in this thread which show a good comparison.
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Post by: Sarah-Bee on July 21, 2013, 05:37:57 AM
Thanks Cat! Do you know, I looked at the start of the thread then the end and bypassed the middle with the info I needed. Clearly I need more tea :P lol
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Post by: Aquatic Neon on July 21, 2013, 11:36:03 AM
For preorder on Toysrus.com http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20876356

Very interesting it's $10 cheaper than the first collections set! Awesome news, So you get three larger ponies, for only $5 a piece! Great deal, can someone please let me know if this is a preorder deal or is this how much it will cost in the store? I'm waiting to buy from the store because I'm picky about factory defects and messed up hair so I try to pick the best looking set overall, so I won't be getting a random preorder selection.
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Post by: GoodyGumdrop on July 21, 2013, 03:55:54 PM
I just went ahead and pre-ordered, because who knows how fast this will sell out in the stores? People tend to do crazy things when that silly muffin pony is involved, and I'm not driving all over kingdom come to find one.

I do really love the Queen Chrysalis though! (My main reason for buying the set).
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Post by: gabumon on July 21, 2013, 04:40:39 PM
What shipping date is showing for you?  are we really waiting till 9/17/2013?
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Post by: dxgirly on July 21, 2013, 07:56:48 PM
Last year the exclusives shipped sometime after people were finding them in stores. I actually ended up canceling mine because I found them in my TRU first, and didn't want to wait for when their .com warehouse got them it.
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Post by: PolkaDot99 on July 21, 2013, 09:32:46 PM
I really hope it's going to be the same price in store! That is a lot lower than I thought it would be!
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Post by: Aitsuki on July 22, 2013, 12:16:34 AM
Mmm, I don't know if that price will stay.... remember last year?? It started at $45, but it went up because so many people wanted it, TRU hiked up the price.... that's why I've nabbed mine on preorder for this lower price.
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Post by: Galactica on July 22, 2013, 08:53:20 AM
I pre-ordered my set ! (Even though I have most of them already on the grey market, lol)

I love these friendship sets despite some of the areas where I think they could have improved...
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Post by: GoodyGumdrop on July 22, 2013, 10:07:51 AM
What shipping date is showing for you?  are we really waiting till 9/17/2013?

Mine shows a shipping date sometime in September. And yes, I'll probably wait...the whole reason I prefer to buy things online is because I am physically limited to how much driving I can do (stupid ankle injuries)!

I'm not digging the paper hats that come with these sets though. Someone needs to make a real crown for Queen Chrysalis...or maybe some kind of sculpted, tiny barrette? Hmm....
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Post by: Tirac on July 22, 2013, 06:21:55 PM
I love how they all have their names except for Drama pony who's got a muffin.
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Post by: rearing_palomino164 on July 22, 2013, 06:36:51 PM
I really like those!
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Post by: HoustonCollector72 on July 22, 2013, 06:37:42 PM
I'm waiting on a sale  on their stores :). Last year after i bought toys they had a bogo 50% and on black friday they had them priced 20 dllrs less, so i will wait on the favorites sets to get lower , kinda not thrilled to get them this time around, so is that big NM talking , Cadence went down to 12.99 at some places later on ! Will see ..... Plus the other 2 Coronation sets  , is a lot to buy all at once anyway!
For sure will wait on the talking moving PTS even at 50 she is way too expensive for my wallet Lol
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Post by: rosierjay on July 22, 2013, 06:43:52 PM
wow!! that's awesome!!
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Post by: gabumon on July 25, 2013, 05:10:50 PM
Huh.  Still in stock.  Now I feel a lil silly for so rabidly preordering mine... Oh well.  Ya never can tell.   

Plus maybe Hasbro stocked extra this time around... Which would surprise me, because last years are still shelf warming.
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Post by: achab1984 on July 25, 2013, 05:31:26 PM
For preorder on Toysrus.com http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20876356

Very interesting it's $10 cheaper than the first collections set! Awesome news, So you get three larger ponies, for only $5 a piece! Great deal, can someone please let me know if this is a preorder deal or is this how much it will cost in the store? I'm waiting to buy from the store because I'm picky about factory defects and messed up hair so I try to pick the best looking set overall, so I won't be getting a random preorder selection.

I am the same way. I collect my ponies and keep them in there boxes. So I do not want ones that look horrible in there home. I hope that is the price in the store :)
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