"Sir, we've produced far too many of the Mane Six ponies this past year, and especially too many Twilight Sparkles! People will never buy this many within a two-year span of time."
"Oh, they'll buy them. I'll make sure of that..."
Could be worse folks, Should could have been released with Pinkie Pie!Yes, that would be WAY worse. Twilight and Pinkie Pie are the only ponies I have two of. (Pinkie Pie being Shie Bright MIB, and Twilight a different pose.)
"Sir, we've produced far too many of the Mane Six ponies this past year, and especially too many Twilight Sparkles! People will never buy this many within a two-year span of time."
"Oh, they'll buy them. I'll make sure of that..."
Or..."Sir, we've produced far too many of the Mane Six ponies this past year, and especially too many Twilight Sparkles! People will never buy this many within a two-year span of time."
"Oh, they'll buy them. I'll make sure of that..."
Well, that sounds about right!
Yes, exclusives ain't nice but don't forget that the USA has a lot more exclusives. Like Zecora and the entire Nightmare Moon set...Some of those shouldn't actually count even though they are licences by Hasbro, most of those are Merch not the toys themselves. International sets seem get more toy exclusives, this would make number 7 if you don't count the Star Dreams set (which I still think was an Int'l set)... This doesn't include Target and TRU sets as I don't know how some of those are handled but I could have sworn I've seen some people outside the US state the found some of those sets, but I could be wrong x:
And the Funko figures.
And most merch.
And the comics.
And the decent t-shirts.
I think i spend more on shipping these days than actually buying ponies in store.
Yes, exclusives ain't nice but don't forget that the USA has a lot more exclusives. Like Zecora and the entire Nightmare Moon set...Some of those shouldn't actually count even though they are licences by Hasbro, most of those are Merch not the toys themselves. International sets seem get more toy exclusives, this would make number 7 if you don't count the Star Dreams set (which I still think was an Int'l set)... This doesn't include Target and TRU sets as I don't know how some of those are handled but I could have sworn I've seen some people outside the US state the found some of those sets, but I could be wrong x:
And the Funko figures.
And most merch.
And the comics.
And the decent t-shirts.
I think i spend more on shipping these days than actually buying ponies in store.
Edit: Also not everyone collects the merch., many of us just collect the toys xD
To be fare though, not a lot of US people seen some of these releases here either because of Hasbro's horrid distribution. I've never seen Diamon Rose (both the glimmer wing and the regular) and cherry pie here... I had to personally trade for those two, Zecora was an iffy one because if you didn't have a TRU you had to over price for the single online, Nightmare Moon set was also a similar situation as Zecora. Actually I haven't -seen- White talking Celestia myself. So really many of us are missing out on some things (exclusive or not).Yes, exclusives ain't nice but don't forget that the USA has a lot more exclusives. Like Zecora and the entire Nightmare Moon set...Some of those shouldn't actually count even though they are licences by Hasbro, most of those are Merch not the toys themselves. International sets seem get more toy exclusives, this would make number 7 if you don't count the Star Dreams set (which I still think was an Int'l set)... This doesn't include Target and TRU sets as I don't know how some of those are handled but I could have sworn I've seen some people outside the US state the found some of those sets, but I could be wrong x:
And the Funko figures.
And most merch.
And the comics.
And the decent t-shirts.
I think i spend more on shipping these days than actually buying ponies in store.
Edit: Also not everyone collects the merch., many of us just collect the toys xD
Than there is still Zecora (who is already not very cheap), the entire nightmare moon pack (that is huge and was not the cheapest to ship), white talking Celestia, fashion style Shining Armor/ Cadance, glimmer wing Sweetsong, glimmer wing Diamond Rose and pretty much all target/ TRU blindbag packs.
I have also never seen any of the talking plush anywhere. I mean, yes some Target/TRU packs get here (after a long time). A lot don't. Like the Celestia/ Luna fashion pack. None of the "collector" stuff got here, it never did.
So even without the merch, there is still a lot of importing for us to do. Hence why i think people going "oh noes an international exclusive, i'll never get her!" are a bit silly. I'm sure plenty of members can pick one up.
Hence why i think people going "oh noes an international exclusive, i'll never get her!" are a bit silly. I'm sure plenty of members can pick one up.
But that's why we have the trading here on the Arena too which helps to some degree. I still haven't gotten some of the Int'l exclusives because yeah shipping and some people just charge far too much for them anyway :(
I'm personally tired of all the TRU Exlusives myself but I can past most of them up because ick clones. Which is why I haven't bought very many ponies lately either, clones clones clones. Though I did forget they would be more expensive elsewhere, though it sounds like the prices are possibly somewhat similar to TRU's prices.. BlehHence why i think people going "oh noes an international exclusive, i'll never get her!" are a bit silly. I'm sure plenty of members can pick one up.
I think this works both ways. I'm getting brassed off with all the TRU and Target exclusives that never make it here, but I'm more than happy to pick up any European exclusives to trade for those if I can.
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But that's why we have the trading here on the Arena too which helps to some degree. I still haven't gotten some of the Int'l exclusives because yeah shipping and some people just charge far too much for them anyway :(
Please bear in mind that in the UK that we pay about $8 for a basic brushable before we even start looking at the sets! I know that some people go "OMG Rare!" and throw the price right up there, but ponies are expensive here and even more so in some other countries. That set with Daisy Dreams and the scooters (I can't remember which other pony is in there) is about $32. :(
I will have to get one of my international peeps to snag one for me. I am just glad they are doing anything non mane 6. I think it's kind of fun making friends to help swap ponies from different countries. It's fun to brag and just know that I have special ponies that no one locally has. I just hope they release a bunch more non-mane six. Singles, exclusives, whatever- just bring it, Hasbro!
I do have to say that I think I would be horribly frustrated if I lived in a country with no TRU. Sorry UK and Europe :(
I will have to get one of my international peeps to snag one for me. I am just glad they are doing anything non mane 6. I think it's kind of fun making friends to help swap ponies from different countries. It's fun to brag and just know that I have special ponies that no one locally has. I just hope they release a bunch more non-mane six. Singles, exclusives, whatever- just bring it, Hasbro!
I do have to say that I think I would be horribly frustrated if I lived in a country with no TRU. Sorry UK and Europe :(
There are TRUs in the UK and Europe.
I will have to get one of my international peeps to snag one for me. I am just glad they are doing anything non mane 6. I think it's kind of fun making friends to help swap ponies from different countries. It's fun to brag and just know that I have special ponies that no one locally has. I just hope they release a bunch more non-mane six. Singles, exclusives, whatever- just bring it, Hasbro!
I do have to say that I think I would be horribly frustrated if I lived in a country with no TRU. Sorry UK and Europe :(
There are TRUs in the UK and Europe.
That depends on the country. There is no TRU in Belgium.
Ploomette is seeing a release, yay!
It would truly be nice if she was available everywhere, but yay for some Europe love. Now if this possible European exclusive could actually make it to every European country this time, it would be a treat.
The Arena was how I got my only international exclusive (Rainbow Flash) so it looks like I'll need the Arena's help again! Ploomette sure is a pretty pony!
Oh boy, time to pay $40 to import another $5 exclusive. /drama
Just found her here in Italy!
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That's a beautiful sight! :)I second that! :)
Just found her here in Italy!Oh my... So many :lol:
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wow 10.90 euros !!:)
wow I wonder how much they would go for on ebay !!!
hope we get some nice Arena members to help everyone who wants her
Just found her here in Italy!Are all of the ones pictured Twilight/Ploomette or are there other character combos available in this wave?
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Just found her here in Italy!Any chance of you putting a few on your eBay store? Or a trade? ;)
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Hi:)
It's a very hectic time for me, but i will do my best to help get them:)
The only thing is that i will not be very fast with shipments.
I will keep everyone updated:)
Can someone please share when these are out in the UK? xD I probably won't be able to afford them, but still.
Just found her here in Italy!
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Oh wow, these came out fast! That's great. :D
I'm glad I already got mine though, cause I really wanted one... I got one of the ones from China before they were out. xD
They look exactly the same, so I'm just gonna share this:
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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamsteh/8250483884/)
Exploring the snow xD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamsteh/8250483884/) by Hamsteh (http://www.flickr.com/people/hamsteh/), on Flickr
Just for those that don't like the tinsel, I managed to somewhat tame it with some freshly boiled water followed by a cold shower in the sink. xD
Also bear in mind that it was slightly windy when I took the photo. ^^;
To the person on last page, she has gold tinsel hair but it looks reasonably nice. Her cutie mark has no glitter. It looks kind of weird because her tail is just blue and green where her mane has yellow purple green and orange and tinsel.
Oh wow, these came out fast! That's great. :D
I'm glad I already got mine though, cause I really wanted one... I got one of the ones from China before they were out. xD
They look exactly the same, so I'm just gonna share this:
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(http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamsteh/8250483884/)
Exploring the snow xD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamsteh/8250483884/) by Hamsteh (http://www.flickr.com/people/hamsteh/), on Flickr
Just for those that don't like the tinsel, I managed to somewhat tame it with some freshly boiled water followed by a cold shower in the sink. xD
Also bear in mind that it was slightly windy when I took the photo. ^^;
Great photo, hamsteh! Love how you got the snowflakes in her hair and everything. <3 And yay for including her little peacock pal!
Post Merge: January 09, 2013, 03:56:57 PMTo the person on last page, she has gold tinsel hair but it looks reasonably nice. Her cutie mark has no glitter. It looks kind of weird because her tail is just blue and green where her mane has yellow purple green and orange and tinsel.
You think that's weird, her blind bag figure is even worse! Solid blue tail and solid orange mane. o.0 What were they thinking?!
There are italian and spanish scalpers selling her on ebay for $38 and up, (that's more than tobao!)plus shipping. So I'm guessing that's where they're available right now.Is there? I don't see any when I searched eBay UK and US moments ago. Only Ploomette loose, which I don't want.
LOL scalpers!!!!?? some are members here (: LOLThere are italian and spanish scalpers selling her on ebay for $38 and up, (that's more than tobao!)plus shipping. So I'm guessing that's where they're available right now.Is there? I don't see any when I searched eBay UK and US moments ago. Only Ploomette loose, which I don't want.
I paid around $7 on eBay a few months ago for her prototype, I'm glad I didn't wait!I think I paid 8.99 for mine from china :)
I'm on ebay australia, and they came up when I selected international sellers, but they were loose. nothing MIB as far as I can see yet. But I doubt they're Tobao ones, being from europe.
I can't even seem to find a loose one D:There are italian and spanish scalpers selling her on ebay for $38 and up, (that's more than tobao!)plus shipping. So I'm guessing that's where they're available right now.Is there? I don't see any when I searched eBay UK and US moments ago. Only Ploomette loose, which I don't want.
I can't even seem to find a loose one D:Try searching eBay UK. Tip: The seller is a member of this forums. Look up SoSilver
There are italian and spanish scalpers selling her on ebay for $38 and up, (that's more than tobao!)plus shipping. So I'm guessing that's where they're available right now.
There are italian and spanish scalpers selling her on ebay for $38 and up, (that's more than tobao!)plus shipping. So I'm guessing that's where they're available right now.
Lol, people charge what people will pay (usually). At least they are available for people to buy. Which would you rather pay, 38 dollars for a pony, or 1000 bucks to go to europe, just for a single pony :P Ooo ponycation, that sounds like fun, now :lol:
Why does Hasbro do this? Did their psychology department find that americans dislike peacocks? I'm gonna keep waiting 'til this 2 pack is slightly old news, or the US gets her single.
Look what my mom found today! :yippee: It's nice to be nearly 30 years old and get My Little Ponies from my mom like I used to get when I was kid. :inlove:Ploomette in Finland you say? That isn't far from Norway... If anyone needs me I'll be in toy stores :P
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Yay! Thats great that they are starting to turn up somewhere else :)
Yay! Thats great that they are starting to turn up somewhere else :)
They're so close to the UK now ;A; I'm hoping >.<
Ploomette in Finland you say? That isn't far from Norway... If anyone needs me I'll be in toy stores :P
Good luck, I hope you will find her! And btw, it wasn't expensive at all, only 9,95€. ^.^*sigh* the prices one has to pay to get international exclusives...
Yay! Thats great that they are starting to turn up somewhere else :)
They're so close to the UK now ;A; I'm hoping >.<
I ll be stalking TK Maxx pretty soon I think!
Yay! Thats great that they are starting to turn up somewhere else :)
They're so close to the UK now ;A; I'm hoping >.<
I ll be stalking TK Maxx pretty soon I think!
TK Maxx sell them? Our nearest one is a fair distance away and hasn't ever had anything pony-shaped :(
Look what my mom found today! :yippee: It's nice to be nearly 30 years old and get My Little Ponies from my mom like I used to get when I was kid. :inlove:
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Yay! Thats great that they are starting to turn up somewhere else :)
They're so close to the UK now ;A; I'm hoping >.<
I ll be stalking TK Maxx pretty soon I think!
TK Maxx sell them? Our nearest one is a fair distance away and hasn't ever had anything pony-shaped :(
TK Maxx is the only place any of the bonus ponies have shown up so far in the UK - they carried the Daisy Dreams and Rainbow Flash bonus packs about 6 months after they started turning up else where in the world. They also tend to always have something pony-ish - normally the Story Packs and always half price.
Look what my mom found today! :yippee: It's nice to be nearly 30 years old and get My Little Ponies from my mom like I used to get when I was kid. :inlove:wow Congrats :)
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Yay! Thats great that they are starting to turn up somewhere else :)
They're so close to the UK now ;A; I'm hoping >.<
I ll be stalking TK Maxx pretty soon I think!
TK Maxx sell them? Our nearest one is a fair distance away and hasn't ever had anything pony-shaped :(
TK Maxx is the only place any of the bonus ponies have shown up so far in the UK - they carried the Daisy Dreams and Rainbow Flash bonus packs about 6 months after they started turning up else where in the world. They also tend to always have something pony-ish - normally the Story Packs and always half price.
Hmm, okay, I'll search harder next time I go :D
This set is now available in Germany as well.
I have one spare set for sale if anyone is interested =)
Another international release two-pack pony I'll probably never see here.....
*Flips tables*
Heheh, I also bought her from Lipin. Ploomette should be arriving today. It's a bit expensive for a single pony, but considering how high of a price she's been going for, I don't mind the cost. She's one of my G4 grails.
I don't believe she will be in the U.S. so I gave up and got her on ebay. That Chinese seller Lipin2012 seems to have them on a regular basis, for cheaps. I bought one for $15 + $2 shipping a couple weeks back, it just arrived and looks perfect. You could keep an eye on her store if you needed one (easier than finding them on Taobao) http://myworld.ebay.com/lipin2012?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 (http://myworld.ebay.com/lipin2012?_trksid=p2047675.l2559)I just got mine from there.. thats where i got my cheerilie too!
I bought from Lipin and it didn't take that long for her to arrive. I have to say that the Ploomette that i got from her was a factory reject though. Aside from having stains, she has a very noticable gap between her head and body. I actually wouldn't buy from her again.