I sure hope not. I don't collect blind bags.. and I only want one of each pony. So if no more characters are released in brushables.. I may stop collecting G4..This
I don't really see the point in blind bag ponies. If I was a child, I would only play with them if I had G3.5 playsets to put them with..
I sure hope not. I don't collect blind bags.. and I only want one of each pony. So if no more characters are released in brushables.. I may stop collecting G4..
I don't really see the point in blind bag ponies. If I was a child, I would only play with them if I had G3.5 playsets to put them with..
Why not make it the best of both worlds, make Blind Bag ponies into regular size brushables and give brushables the same poses the Blind Bag ponies have? I would love to have a brushable pegasus or earth pony that's in a rearing pose or a trotting pose unicorn/earth pony.
I'm wondering if maybe they're waiting for the new show season? I mean, the last ones came out after the whole royal wedding, so maybe they'll get new ones soon? At least, I hope so!
Blind bags seem like something you would get as an impulse buy or something to appease a child when you don't want to get something more expensive. Honestly, though, if you have the choice of a $2 tiny pony that's easily lost or a $5 brushable, I'd go with the brushable.
Blind bags were cute to begin with but with only a few poses and limited detail they're kind of visually boring and you can't really play with them.
Yeah, it really bothers me how most of the new stuff we see is blindbag stuff, I'm not really a fan of them. All the brushables may just be Mane 6 recolours, but at least you can do whatever you want with their hair to make them different.This!
Yeah, it really bothers me how most of the new stuff we see is blindbag stuff, I'm not really a fan of them. All the brushables may just be Mane 6 recolours, but at least you can do whatever you want with their hair to make them different.This!
That's another thing, their hair is molded. I've gotten too used to their hairstyle to be able to know whose who. With brushable hair you can style it anyway you want to stand out, rather than having a bunch of recolors.
I might be the only one that thinks this, but no matter what color scheme they are or what symbols they get or what their name is, to me, Minty will always be an applejack with a green pelt and pink and white hair and Starswirl will always be a pinkie pie with a blue pelt and pink and purple hair, and so on. (best example I can think up of; Fluttershy will always be Ranibowdash with a haircut)
Yeah even within the blind-bag line why is Hasbro making OBSCURE one-use molds for "spa" ponies, "hotity totyies" "photo finish" ponies.... when they could be doing "Reusable" molds, like different hair, more boys, for lots more characters... ugh... it just doesn't compute.
I am a blind bag addict. But in this past month I have become a brushables addict. Yes, they need MORE. MORE!!! I think they need to release every pony that they have made into a blindbag as a brushable....
I think they need to release every pony that they have made into a blindbag as a brushable....I agree 100%.
...they feel more like the inexpensive free toy in a cereal box than an actual my little pony. MLP for me is about plastic ponies with brushable hair and blind bags dont fill that for me.Also agreed 100%. Even before I was collecting MLP I knew that was the very core of the brand: pastel-colored ponies with brushable hair. It's what I expect to see from MLP.
Seriously, I'm getting worried. Lately the "leaked" ponies have all been either Mane 6 or Blind Bags. Don't get me wrong, I love Blind Bags, but I'd like to see more brushables! Any thoughts, guys?
so.. if all were going to be getting is blind bag ponys form now on.. i guess i wont be getting any new ponys. lol i'll just focus on completing my gen 1 and 3 collections. i have 1 set of Blind bag ponys and i'm happy with that. i dont really see the need to collect more and its a little sad that all the doing is small ponys. but we all know little kids. as soon as a kid puts one in there mouth and trys to swallow it (we all know that evntually it will happen) then i hope that they will go back to normal. i mean they stoppd doing the petites for a reason.They put an age limit on the blind bag ponies (age 3 and up). So I don't think it would happen cause of that. Irresponsibility of parent anyway...
but these are just my thoughts..
Seriously, I'm getting worried. Lately the "leaked" ponies have all been either Mane 6 or Blind Bags. Don't get me wrong, I love Blind Bags, but I'd like to see more brushables! Any thoughts, guys?
I have a friend who visited Hasbro's Rhode Island offices last week as part of his work as a retail toy buyer and he talked with them about MLP. He''s seen a bunch of what's coming next year (some of which should be revealed at New York Comic Con this week BTW). He was understandably guarded and not willing to get into specifics with me on account of the risk of jeopardizing his position, but what he was willing to say was that the minis are where Hasbro is seeing the action happening. They're moving like nothing else can, so expect to see a LOT of focus on the mini surprise bag sized ponies in the next twelve months. He said it was really cool stuff, though he's not a show enthusiast so he isn't familiar with the characters. That said, he gets it, because when we were talking about 2012's stuff he felt the highlights were 'the granny pony with the walker and Andy Warhol as a pony', so I think I can rely on his taste. :D
Well if they only do blindbags and brushable Mane 6, my G4 collection shall be quite small indeed.
so.. if all were going to be getting is blind bag ponys form now on.. i guess i wont be getting any new ponys. lol i'll just focus on completing my gen 1 and 3 collections. i have 1 set of Blind bag ponys and i'm happy with that. i dont really see the need to collect more and its a little sad that all the doing is small ponys. but we all know little kids. as soon as a kid puts one in there mouth and trys to swallow it (we all know that evntually it will happen) then i hope that they will go back to normal. i mean they stoppd doing the petites for a reason.This!
but these are just my thoughts..
Well if they only do blindbags and brushable Mane 6, my G4 collection shall be quite small indeed.This!
this is disappointing. they are now catering to the bronies instead of their original intended audience, little girls. this is a dramatic change :/ Because, let's face it, the bronies love the blind bags, they buy them up.This!
If blind bags is all we're going to get, then my g4 collecting days are pretty much over. And I don't think I'd be the only collector saying that.
They're cute and all but I'd rather pay the extra money to get an actual pony.
I hope for newer non-main six ponies in that caseSeriously, I'm getting worried. Lately the "leaked" ponies have all been either Mane 6 or Blind Bags. Don't get me wrong, I love Blind Bags, but I'd like to see more brushables! Any thoughts, guys?
I have a friend who visited Hasbro's Rhode Island offices last week as part of his work as a retail toy buyer and he talked with them about MLP. He''s seen a bunch of what's coming next year (some of which should be revealed at New York Comic Con this week BTW). He was understandably guarded and not willing to get into specifics with me on account of the risk of jeopardizing his position, but what he was willing to say was that the minis are where Hasbro is seeing the action happening. They're moving like nothing else can, so expect to see a LOT of focus on the mini surprise bag sized ponies in the next twelve months. He said it was really cool stuff, though he's not a show enthusiast so he isn't familiar with the characters. That said, he gets it, because when we were talking about 2012's stuff he felt the highlights were 'the granny pony with the walker and Andy Warhol as a pony', so I think I can rely on his taste. :D
...the minis are where Hasbro is seeing the action happening. They're moving like nothing else can, so expect to see a LOT of focus on the mini surprise bag sized ponies in the next twelve months. He said it was really cool stuff, though he's not a show enthusiast so he isn't familiar with the characters. That said, he gets it, because when we were talking about 2012's stuff he felt the highlights were 'the granny pony with the walker and Andy Warhol as a pony', so I think I can rely on his taste. :D
Seriously, I'm getting worried. Lately the "leaked" ponies have all been either Mane 6 or Blind Bags. Don't get me wrong, I love Blind Bags, but I'd like to see more brushables! Any thoughts, guys?
I have a friend who visited Hasbro's Rhode Island offices last week as part of his work as a retail toy buyer and he talked with them about MLP. He''s seen a bunch of what's coming next year (some of which should be revealed at New York Comic Con this week BTW). He was understandably guarded and not willing to get into specifics with me on account of the risk of jeopardizing his position, but what he was willing to say was that the minis are where Hasbro is seeing the action happening. They're moving like nothing else can, so expect to see a LOT of focus on the mini surprise bag sized ponies in the next twelve months. He said it was really cool stuff, though he's not a show enthusiast so he isn't familiar with the characters. That said, he gets it, because when we were talking about 2012's stuff he felt the highlights were 'the granny pony with the walker and Andy Warhol as a pony', so I think I can rely on his taste. :D
Really? Gosh - thats a change in plan from just a few days ago. Hasbro are not exhibiting and obviously have no exclusives other than one in association with Marvel. I know they are doing a MLP panel on Thursday and are having a press event on the night prior to first day but it seems to be that the focus is on the new GI Joe Kreos and other "boy line" brands. However if they are now intending to show some MLP product as well that will be really interesting. Cant wait to see yay! :)
how many waves do they have of the blind bags?All the waves for Blind Bags are listed here: http://www.strawberryreef.com/Index/G4/IndexBB.html
woah! sweet! last i heard of was wave 4.how many waves do they have of the blind bags?All the waves for Blind Bags are listed here: http://www.strawberryreef.com/Index/G4/IndexBB.html
so.. if all were going to be getting is blind bag ponys form now on.. i guess i wont be getting any new ponys. lol i'll just focus on completing my gen 1 and 3 collections. i have 1 set of Blind bag ponys and i'm happy with that. i dont really see the need to collect more and its a little sad that all the doing is small ponys. but we all know little kids. as soon as a kid puts one in there mouth and trys to swallow it (we all know that evntually it will happen) then i hope that they will go back to normal. i mean they stoppd doing the petites for a reason.
but these are just my thoughts..
All I was told was mini ponies are doing well and Hasbro is going to hit them hard next year. That's a good thing, right? There's no reason to think brushables would be ignored. That would just be silly.
My info has them showing stuff by appointment in a building across town - not at the convention hall, at least for other brands anyhow. I don't think Hasbro is actually formally at NYCC this year, like you said - no stand anyhow. I haven't seen anything specifically mentioning MLP, but for other brands they were showing stuff off site, more like the way they do it at New York ToyFair, however, I have also noticed that the sites that had carried news of this have since pulled their articles, so maybe something changed?
I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
I'm not sure hasbro is really making toys for "bronies".. I think they make blind bags because kids can take them to school and trade them. Just like Moshi Monsters bags, and every other tradable figure set. Kids love tiny little tradable figures. Also, I think the amount of main 6 brushables is because little girls want their favorite characters from the show.. and will always want them no matter if it's the same pony. When I was a little girl, I would ask for the same doll/toy over and over again if it came with the smallest little change and new accessories.
I just have a hard time believing that any toy company caters to adult collectors like "bronies".. Toys have been and always will be made for kids.. Places like hot topic make merchandise for "bronies".. Little kids don't shop at hot topic.. See what I mean?
That's just my input though.
I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
I'm not sure hasbro is really making toys for "bronies".. I think they make blind bags because kids can take them to school and trade them. Just like Moshi Monsters bags, and every other tradable figure set. Kids love tiny little tradable figures. Also, I think the amount of main 6 brushables is because little girls want their favorite characters from the show.. and will always want them no matter if it's the same pony. When I was a little girl, I would ask for the same doll/toy over and over again if it came with the smallest little change and new accessories.
I just have a hard time believing that any toy company caters to adult collectors like "bronies".. Toys have been and always will be made for kids.. Places like hot topic make merchandise for "bronies".. Little kids don't shop at hot topic.. See what I mean?
That's just my input though.
I would agree with you that they started as small toys for little kids to collect and trade, but I honestly think its grown beyond that. They've already aimed whole sets at bronies, (like the collector set with Nightmare Moon and ditzy :muffin: Pony hooves) to see how well they would do and they sell well enough. But I would estimate that less than half of the FIM fandom buys any of the toys at all and the majority of the ones that do buy the blind bags and very little else. I don't think it's going to be where they'll look to market full force, but I do think they plan to lean more heavily that way.
I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
I'm not sure hasbro is really making toys for "bronies".. I think they make blind bags because kids can take them to school and trade them. Just like Moshi Monsters bags, and every other tradable figure set. Kids love tiny little tradable figures. Also, I think the amount of main 6 brushables is because little girls want their favorite characters from the show.. and will always want them no matter if it's the same pony. When I was a little girl, I would ask for the same doll/toy over and over again if it came with the smallest little change and new accessories.
I just have a hard time believing that any toy company caters to adult collectors like "bronies".. Toys have been and always will be made for kids.. Places like hot topic make merchandise for "bronies".. Little kids don't shop at hot topic.. See what I mean?
That's just my input though.
I would agree with you that they started as small toys for little kids to collect and trade, but I honestly think its grown beyond that. They've already aimed whole sets at bronies, (like the collector set with Nightmare Moon and ditzy :muffin: Pony hooves) to see how well they would do and they sell well enough. But I would estimate that less than half of the FIM fandom buys any of the toys at all and the majority of the ones that do buy the blind bags and very little else. I don't think it's going to be where they'll look to market full force, but I do think they plan to lean more heavily that way.
:huh: That's pretty sad then. I wish big companies would ignore fandoms like that. That's when they really start going downhill. I mean.. most (though there are fans that appreciate previous gens too!) of that fandom hates everything before this generation. Yet they want to cater to them? Just saddening. :(
I do not care for the blind bags, not every brony goes for them !I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
I do not care for the blind bags, not every brony goes for them !I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
there is so many characters they need to make as brushable :) i hope they do release more soon
there is so many characters they need to make as brushable :) i hope they do release more soon
I'm still catching up! :biggrin: But yeah more would be very nice. I think someone mentioned it earlier, but I would bet that the new brushables will show up after the newest season starts airing. More tinsel haired brushables have popped up (I've spotted two outside of the mane six including a regular pegasus Ploomette) on toaboa and their Ebay counterpart. My guess is it tyes in with the crystal kingdom somehow.
I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
We must be patient. I would like to see some more too, but no need for doubt. I'm sure the g4 brushable line isn't going to disappear.Not to mention blind bags are quicker to make too:P
It's just really cheap and easy to make blindbags compared to brushables so they're probably just getting trigger happy at the factory.
I am losing interest in G4 because of the huge lack of new brushable characters, which is sad because G4 is what got me into MLP :mad:.
It's hard to say, although I think compared to previous generations we are getting a fair amount of brushables. That said, it's almost a given that the blind bags are going to be the thing that they'll push for awhile. Simply because of it being the most bought mlp toy by bronies.
Oh gosh no...in comparison to G1, G2 and G3, the new characters ratio in brushables is horrendous...the only thing G4 is beating right now is G3.5 and the end of G3 during Core 7.
i think they are getting ready for holiday release.. and also i think that g5's are actually going to come into production soon and g4 will be gone. just my opinion
i think they are getting ready for holiday release.. and also i think that g5's are actually going to come into production soon and g4 will be gone. just my opinionreally, why's that? considering how well the show and the toy line is doing, I really doubt it. Hasbro has a new fanbase- I don't think they are going to change anything drastically, because they want to keep these new fans.
We must be patient. I would like to see some more too, but no need for doubt. I'm sure the g4 brushable line isn't going to disappear.I agree!
It's just really cheap and easy to make blindbags compared to brushables so they're probably just getting trigger happy at the factory.