"The Toys That Made Us”. Even more Interviews

[Gizmo]

If we go by previous episodes it'll be how the brand was established and end it with where it stands today. I can't see them emphasize on each generation equally within 45 minutes, realistically G2 will probably be tied to the decline in the US and G3 as the prequel to G4.

[Foxtale]

I can't wait to find out who they contact to show off their collections.

I feel like when the episodes air we are all going to like do one big thread of screen shots being like that's me! lol

[Sunset]

If we go by previous episodes it'll be how the brand was established and end it with where it stands today. I can't see them emphasize on each generation equally within 45 minutes, realistically G2 will probably be tied to the decline in the US and G3 as the prequel to G4.

I agree with this.  I believe they will at least touch on G2.  In previous episodes like the Star Trek episode and the Lego episode they did spend at least a little time talking about failures or misses within the brand.

(And I know G2 wasn't a failure internationally, but it was in the US and since this is a US based show and Hasbro is a US born company....)

[Sunset]

Former VP of Girl’s Toys at Hasbro, Maureen Souza was a HUGE part of getting the My Little Pony line onto shelves and sustaining popularity for so many years!

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[Gizmo]

Thank you Sunset for the exciting updates, this just keeps on getting better and better!

[Taffeta]

I agree with Katrine's spoiler. As a historian too, anachronism is problematic

I hope that whatever the show does, it doesn't present it as though every generation is somehow building up to G4. I hope they're all treated as separate generations, as they deserve to be.

It is a shame for G2 because of the lack of interest in the US, but I hope it is included nonetheless.

As an international, I am really only interested in it if it talks about the creation of G1. I'm not really interested in the production of the animation for G1 because it wasn't much of my childhood...so I would be happy if they focus only on toys, and not on animation at all.

[Sunset]

The incredibly lovely, Roseann Radosevich! She was one of the key designers for My Little Pony in the 80’s. Roseann also went on to become one of the lead designers for JEM and the Holograms!

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[Leave a Whisper]

In short, TTTMU is not going to be a good representation of the fandom as a whole, regardless of who they interview.

It's not going to be a representation of the fandom at all.  This show is not about fandoms.  It's about the toys and the toy industry.  I read an interview by one of the creators  and he stated that he didn't want to do a show that was about fandoms, there are already lots of those types of shows.  He wanted to concentrate on the actual toys.  I've watched all of the episodes and adult collectors/fandom are mentioned very minimally, if at all.

Thats wonderful news!

Its neat seeing some of the faces that designed the toys and playsets. So many people worked hard to make this toyline a success and keep it a success. I wonder if any of the veterans still work there today?

[LadyMoondancer]

Yeah, the show is about toys . . . not fandoms and not animation. 

When they talk about cartoons, it's to tie it into the toyline, i.e. "the He-Man cartoon really made sales take off" or "thanks to the cartoon, Prince Adam was introduced, even though the toy company had never intended He-Man to have an alter ego."

If you guys haven't seen the show yet, I highly recommend it.  It's fascinating and, a lot of the time, really funny.  ("If it's as big as a horse, PUT A SADDLE ON IT!" )

[Noasar]

I’m definitely going to watch the other episodes of the show. It sounds really good. I can’t wait for the MLP episode to come out!

[lovesbabysquirmy]

*wiggling*  cannot wait for this episode!

[Einhornbaby]

*wiggling*  cannot wait for this episode!

OMG me neither
Im so excited!

Thinking about all the other episodes I dont think we need to "fear" them talking about G4 3/4 of the episode. They didnt do it with the other toylines either so I dont think they will do it in that episode.
Im really looking forward to it!

Does anyone have an idea about when it will possible air?

[Sunset]

I haven't seen an announcement yet on when it will air.

[LadyMoondancer]

On of the interviewees said (on their Facebook) it would be late this year or early next year.  I'm guessing somewhere between December and February.

But of course production dates can change.

[mlly]

I'm not even that much of a G3 collector but if the episode does not give G3 the credit it deserves then it's worthless