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Title: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 16, 2018, 06:44:29 PM
Anyone find these yet? I think the official start date for these are tomorrow. I am wondering if they will do the two or so a week schedule I remember used to be in place in the past.
Here's a pic of what we're looking at this year in case anyone missed the other countries getting them:
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Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: TravelingTwinkler on September 16, 2018, 08:34:50 PM
Had no idea—thank you for the heads up. These cuties are SO adorable! I'll keep on the look out.

—mari
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Foxtale on September 17, 2018, 06:41:15 AM
Oh the start date is tomorrow? I'm going to have to start calling all the McDonalds near me. :D
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 17, 2018, 08:09:40 AM
The website says the current toys are available "through the 17th". I'm a bit of a mess over the phone but my Mom wants lunch from there anyway, so I'll just enjoy some nuggets if the pony toys aren't in yet.
I'm lucky I actually can stand McDonalds. Maybe I'll pick up some extras for anyone who needs?
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 17, 2018, 04:50:50 PM
Yuck.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Khoufu on September 18, 2018, 09:16:44 AM
I saw that Dash has wheels and Spike's eyes move. Fo the others have gimmicks?
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Ragamuffin on September 18, 2018, 09:20:57 AM
I saw that Dash has wheels and Spike's eyes move. Fo the others have gimmicks?

Twilight's horn lights up and Starlight can move her legs... or something. (that's what I've heard)
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 18, 2018, 09:26:39 AM
Starlights gimmick is scampering frantically. It looks like Pinkie has the same gimmick as Rainbow, but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Strawberrysweets on September 18, 2018, 12:42:53 PM
Nooo, there is not MacDonalds near me and I need atleast Applejack ;^;
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 18, 2018, 12:51:16 PM
Week one is Pinkie Pie and Rarity. They don't have any gimmicks aside from brushable tails.
Nooo, there is not MacDonalds near me and I need atleast Applejack ;^;
I'd be happy to grab extras once it's her week!
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: sailorstitch on September 19, 2018, 02:44:00 PM
I went today after work. I got ponies, but they're ponies from last year's set. :(
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 19, 2018, 03:15:09 PM
I went today after work. I got ponies, but they're ponies from last year's set. :(
Really? That's strange.  :huh: I figured that they would want to get rid of the toys as soon as the run ends, or maybe even donate them (that would be a good PR move for them).
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: aquamarinemolly on September 19, 2018, 07:09:23 PM
I scooped up Pinkie Pie and Rarity, found a few interesting details:
-They come with a plastic tray holder to keep their tail curls in place.
-Pinkie Pie (and by extension I assume Rainbow Dash and AJ) don't seem to have any action or gimmick, they're just in a laying pose instead of a standing pose like Rarity (and I guess Twilight and Fluttershy). Starlight Glimmer seems to be unique.   
-Rarity's cutie mark is on her DS, but Pinkie Pie's is on her DNS, with a couple of visible screws that hold the figure together...
-Their combs are rad, like glittery translucent elementals, with a kinda Steven Universe vibe.
-I didn't realize how much BIGGER these figure are than the regular Cutie Mark Crew ponies.

FUN!
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Mermaid on September 20, 2018, 09:14:38 PM
I got pinkie today! They are super cute!
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on September 22, 2018, 02:45:08 PM
I've got them all! Got Fluttershy and Twilight at one McDonald's yesterday, and the rest at another today. They only put out two at a time to actually put into the meals, but as far as I know they should all get them in a box together at the same time, so you should be able to ask for them to check the back for the rest. When I went in today and told them I was looking for all but the two I already got, they went into the back and grabbed the box that they were shipped in and they were all in there.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Mermaid on September 23, 2018, 02:14:40 AM
I picked up flutter shy and twilight today! I’m on the hunt for rarity and starlight!
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: rtattles on September 23, 2018, 05:48:52 PM
They are so much bigger than I thought. i bought 3, but I don't think I will complete the set.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on September 23, 2018, 08:54:03 PM
I went hunting for the 2nd pair , I got Pinkie and Rarity last Monday, the store told me the second pair was going to be out by Friday , I went today and got Fluttershy and Twilight , so I have half of the set. 1-4 so far , I also got some Transformers for my baby nephew  :)


Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Lady.Arachnia on September 24, 2018, 12:17:07 AM
Owh my gosh.....those are sooooo cute!!!
I hope we (accross the Big Pond i.e. Europe/The Netherlands) get them to!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 24, 2018, 08:15:15 AM
I've got two extra Rarities now. I'm betting on the one closer to campus having TwiShy.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Carrehz on September 24, 2018, 08:23:50 AM
I went today after work. I got ponies, but they're ponies from last year's set. :(
Really? That's strange.  :huh: I figured that they would want to get rid of the toys as soon as the run ends, or maybe even donate them (that would be a good PR move for them).

I know here in the UK, they seem to hang onto old toys in case they run out of the current wave, I guess they do that in the US too? Weird that they still had some from last year, though o.O
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: chateaushelton on September 24, 2018, 09:36:36 AM
My daughter wanted to go to McDonald's yesterday specifically for this reason!

We got Rarity - and I'm sure we'll go back again.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: sailorstitch on September 25, 2018, 06:37:17 AM
I got Pinkie on Sat. Going back on Wed.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Khoufu on September 25, 2018, 09:42:04 AM
I'm gonna wait to see if I can find em at the flea market fir 50 cents.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 25, 2018, 01:18:02 PM
It seems like I missed Twilight and Fluttershy. Got Rainbow and Spike, and the McDonalds near campus was handing out some masks from last year (not...really a toy).
Unless I stumble upon a Mcdonalds selling 3/4 I'll have to get them second-hand.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: nessy_86 on September 25, 2018, 04:42:03 PM
I'm waiting on finding 5-8. I got all the rest last week so hopefully they show up soon! I really want a Spike even if he is a little goofy looking. :)
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on September 25, 2018, 10:49:44 PM
It seems like I missed Twilight and Fluttershy. Got Rainbow and Spike, and the McDonalds near campus was handing out some masks from last year (not...really a toy).
Unless I stumble upon a Mcdonalds selling 3/4 I'll have to get them second-hand.
mine still has those 3 and 4, I was looking for the next pair , but they just have 1-4 at the moment

if you need me to pick up a pair for you of the 3/4 let me know .
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: sailorstitch on October 15, 2018, 05:28:36 PM
Has anybody found Applejack or Starlight Glimmer yet?
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on October 15, 2018, 05:56:12 PM
Has anybody found Applejack or Starlight Glimmer yet?
You should be able to snag em in the next two days before they turn over to the next toy round. I got AJ at one location, and my boss was kind enough to pick up Starlight for me. So I've got all 8!
I do have an extra Fluttershy if needed.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: nessa16 on October 16, 2018, 07:18:27 AM
I too have an ectra FS I would love to trade for RD or AJ. Those are the only other two I want bit keep missing them here.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: nessa16 on October 17, 2018, 08:27:51 AM
I too have an ectra FS I would love to trade for RD or AJ. Those are the only other two I want bit keep missing them here.

Well I was able to get AJ yesterday even though they had made the switch to Pokémon and Hello Kitty already.  They had her and Rarity leftover.  I still have not seen RD, so if anyone would like to trade, please let me know. 
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on October 17, 2018, 08:38:07 AM
Oof, yeah today is the official switchover day. If you guys know some mcdonalds employees, now's the time to get them to get you some extras.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: sailorstitch on October 18, 2018, 06:40:59 AM
I went yesterday and they'd already switched over. Luckily,  I want the Pokemon set too. As far as I can tell, my McDonald's never got AJ or Starlight.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: nessa16 on October 18, 2018, 09:59:08 AM
I went yesterday and they'd already switched over. Luckily,  I want the Pokemon set too. As far as I can tell, my McDonald's never got AJ or Starlight.

Did you ask if they had any leftovers? That’s what I did to get AJ.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: sailorstitch on October 18, 2018, 05:37:15 PM
I went yesterday and they'd already switched over. Luckily,  I want the Pokemon set too. As far as I can tell, my McDonald's never got AJ or Starlight.

Did you ask if they had any leftovers? That’s what I did to get AJ.

Yeah. She was having trouble finding any girl toys. When she did find some, they were all Hello Kitty.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: achab1984 on October 18, 2018, 07:13:36 PM
LOL! I wont be collecting these, but I think that spike was to cute! His eyes! :)
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: nessa16 on October 19, 2018, 07:40:33 AM
LOL! I wont be collecting these, but I think that spike was to cute! His eyes! :)
Lol, he was one of the ones I actually did not want.  His eyes creep me out.
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: SaraMari on October 19, 2018, 07:43:45 AM
Yeah I love Spike but I wish he had normal eyes. I missed half of this set, my McDonald's never seemed to get them, but luckily this morning I found Rainbow Dash and Applejack at a church sale for just a few cents. Only 2 more to go!
Title: Re: 2018 McDonald's Ponies (USA)
Post by: Khoufu on October 19, 2018, 09:09:21 AM
A kid had Spike in a box of free stuff so he's the only one I have. He's my only Spike so I may keep him.
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