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Title: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: heftysmurf76 on August 17, 2018, 12:59:35 PM
CloverofMist found the 3rd Wave of Anniversary ponies at Target today, she found Moondancer and left Sunbeam behind, just look at the new shinyness!!!!!!

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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 17, 2018, 01:03:41 PM
Izdead.

Also, she has a rainbow brush. I am wondering whether that is an actual release or a batch that escaped the stable a little earlier than expected. Should she have a rainbow sticker on her brush? Did the prototypes have that?

But seriously. If those do not turn up here I will be very cross O.O.

So amazing, thank you for sharing the image :D
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: heftysmurf76 on August 17, 2018, 01:07:47 PM
Izdead.

Also, she has a rainbow brush. I am wondering whether that is an actual release or a batch that escaped the stable a little earlier than expected. Should she have a rainbow sticker on her brush? Did the prototypes have that?

But seriously. If those do not turn up here I will be very cross O.O.

So amazing, thank you for sharing the image :D
I wonder if they didn't escape a little early too! CloverofMist is located in Murray, Utah so it stands to reason these gals may be headed to other West coast locations, I hope they make it overseas to you Taffeta!! :D
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: brightberry on August 17, 2018, 01:08:38 PM
I can't wait!  Must have these!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Shatyr on August 17, 2018, 01:08:52 PM
Oh wow! Did anyone manage to get the DCPI number?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Magicharp on August 17, 2018, 01:09:43 PM
OMG!!!! WANT!!!  :dribble: :dribble: :dribble:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 17, 2018, 01:10:55 PM
Izdead.

Also, she has a rainbow brush. I am wondering whether that is an actual release or a batch that escaped the stable a little earlier than expected. Should she have a rainbow sticker on her brush? Did the prototypes have that?

But seriously. If those do not turn up here I will be very cross O.O.

So amazing, thank you for sharing the image :D
I wonder if they didn't escape a little early too! CloverofMist is located in Murray, Utah so it stands to reason these gals may be headed to other West coast locations, I hope they make it overseas to you Taffeta!! :D

Thank you for the wishes! If they make it by Christmas then I will be happy, even if it's just on Amazon. I have waited since 1984 to get any of those ponies new, so if they coincide their UK release with my getting paid for teaching, then I won't be responsible for my actions...O.O
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: heftysmurf76 on August 17, 2018, 01:11:35 PM
Here's teh barcode and receipit :D
Oh wow! Did anyone manage to get the DCPI number?
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Thank you for the wishes! If they make it by Christmas then I will be happy, even if it's just on Amazon. I have waited since 1984 to get any of those ponies new, so if they coincide their UK release with my getting paid for teaching, then I won't be responsible for my actions...O.O

Totally wouldn't blame you for being irresponsible with your own actions on these!!!  I'm dead meat if they release the Waterfall playset or seaponies!!!!!(DARE TO DREAM I know!!!!)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 17, 2018, 01:12:01 PM
Wow! :wow: So many beautiful unicorn and pegasi ponies. :faint: I must buy Moondancer, Twilight and Medley at least.   

I also hope they make it overesas. I'm so happy to see these but I'm a little sad that I have a limited pony budget right now.  :sad:


Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 17, 2018, 01:12:09 PM
CloverofMist found the 3rd Wave of Anniversary ponies at Target today, she found Moondancer and left Sunbeam behind, just look at the new shinyness!!!!!!

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 :frolic: Ahhhh!

Thank you Clover and Hefty
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Magicharp on August 17, 2018, 01:13:20 PM
So what about Bow-Tie and Applejack? Buttons and Seashell? Are they going to be out too? I hope so!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Shatyr on August 17, 2018, 01:13:49 PM
Here's teh barcode and receipit :D
Oh wow! Did anyone manage to get the DCPI number?
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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 17, 2018, 01:14:30 PM
Wow! :wow: So many beautiful unicorn and pegasi ponies. :faint: I must buy Moondancer, Twilight and Medley at least.   

I also hope they make it overesas. I'm so happy to see these but I'm a little sad that I have a limited pony budget right now.  :sad:


Ponyfan


I have a limited budget as well. Basically, if they come to the UK, I will buy all of them and then a couple of others to open. But if not...I will have to choose :'(

We've had no indication of any other set coming out yet than this one, so who knows. I think these are a couple of months early. I had assumed they might appear in the US for Christmas, so around Black Friday - but it's still August O.o.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: heftysmurf76 on August 17, 2018, 01:15:56 PM
Bless you and your Smurfy goodliness!
Always happy to help :D
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 17, 2018, 01:17:43 PM
So what about Bow-Tie and Applejack? Buttons and Seashell? Are they going to be out too? I hope so!

There has no been no word about them releasing the earth ponies. That's just wishful thinking at this point
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Magicharp on August 17, 2018, 01:20:49 PM
So what about Bow-Tie and Applejack? Buttons and Seashell? Are they going to be out too? I hope so!

There has no been no word about them releasing the earth ponies. That's just wishful thinking at this point

I Hope they get released soon. I want to have those ponies in my life again.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: PrincessTiffy on August 17, 2018, 01:21:34 PM
I haven’t even see the rainbow ponies in stores yet! Congrats on finding her.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 17, 2018, 01:22:42 PM
Its interesting to note on the box art that Moondancer posed ponies  have swapped with Glory posed ponies.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: heftysmurf76 on August 17, 2018, 01:24:48 PM
Its interesting to note on the box art that Moondancer posed ponies  have swapped with Glory posed ponies.
Oh wow! I didn't even catch that, Good eye!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: bright rabbit 1 on August 17, 2018, 01:25:30 PM
I hope they are released here in the U.K I so want to get my hands on two Moondancers and turn one into Mimic.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 17, 2018, 01:28:48 PM
 :drunk: I'll probably wait on these to arrive at my Target unless the rainbows show up first.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Majesty on August 17, 2018, 01:30:32 PM
They're releasing more ponies than what they did with the anniversary 3 packs so that good.  Plus, they did a playset.  Are the eyes smaller like they were with the anniversary 3 packs?  If someone can post comparison pics of G1's versus the anniversary one that would be great.  I love how brandy new they look, perfect symbols and G1 goodness.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: banditpony on August 17, 2018, 01:47:56 PM
That moondancer is so white. XD

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Teddy on August 17, 2018, 01:49:09 PM
Omg, I need that Moondancer!!! And Twilight! <3
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sunset on August 17, 2018, 01:52:09 PM
Geez,  I’m not in a position to buy these yet.  I thought I had a few more months to save up!  Glad there is confirmation that they will actually be in stores though.  I was a little worried with the TRU thing and all that this third wave might not make it.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: LadyMoondancer on August 17, 2018, 01:53:58 PM
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!

Thank you SO MUCH for this great news!!

Its interesting to note on the box art that Moondancer posed ponies  have swapped with Glory posed ponies.

That's because its art from the original backcard!  :)  I assume the prototypes were reversed (in the 80s) but switched before mass production.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 17, 2018, 02:51:42 PM
Brickseek says my Target has it in stock, but I should be less big on pony spending for a bit! Gah!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: MerryAnvil on August 17, 2018, 03:12:08 PM
These are absolutely gorgeous, oh my goodness! Unfortunately my family and I don't shop at Target (personal issues haha) so that might make it a bit difficult, but I'll have to see if I can get them anyways!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on August 17, 2018, 03:16:52 PM
I didn't realize they were on wave 3 already!  I haven't even seen Wave 2.  I guess I better get Wave 2 off of Amazon and head out to look for these.  Glory and Medley are some of my favorites.  I would love to have them new and minty!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 17, 2018, 03:35:18 PM
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!

Thank you SO MUCH for this great news!!

Its interesting to note on the box art that Moondancer posed ponies  have swapped with Glory posed ponies.

That's because its art from the original backcard!  :)  I assume the prototypes were reversed (in the 80s) but switched before mass production.

Thank you LM. My childhood Moondancer was second hand, so I never saw the original box. :)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 17, 2018, 05:40:36 PM
I'm at target.  No uni/peg on the floor.  They cannot find it via dcpi they told me it's the earth ponies... >_< They scanned the earth pony aND showed me  matches the dcpi on the receipt pictured...

So I had them scan the upc sku from the photo posted.  Told me it's the earth ponies!  Lol.  Doesn't make sense  :blink: I told them no its different.  The #s under the sku is different. 

Ugh!  I was completely puzzled n confused and left T.  Enough for tonight.

I guess my question is does Target have the same sku for the unis peg as the earth ponies?  I asked 2 different employees to look up the sku.  Both directed me the earth ponies.  Told me that's the sku for those ponies...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 17, 2018, 06:48:37 PM
I'm at target.  No uni/peg on the floor.  They cannot find it via dcpi they told me it's the earth ponies... >_< They scanned the earth pony aND showed me  matches the dcpi on the receipt pictured...

So I had them scan the upc sku from the photo posted.  Told me it's the earth ponies!  Lol.  Doesn't make sense  :blink: I told them no its different.  The #s under the sku is different. 

Ugh!  I was completely puzzled n confused and left T.  Enough for tonight.

I guess my question is does Target have the same sku for the unis peg as the earth ponies?  I asked 2 different employees to look up the sku.  Both directed me the earth ponies.  Told me that's the sku for those ponies...

Perhaps that one was a fluke?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 17, 2018, 06:55:27 PM
The receipt of the dcpi matches the tag on the shelf for the earth ponies.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on August 17, 2018, 06:56:43 PM
Maybe they assign them all one number to make inventory easier?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 17, 2018, 06:59:38 PM
I believe the peg & unis have the same sku as the earth ponies. 

I'm at target now. I had them scan the sku of the box pic posted.  Employee went to back room and brought me a set of earth ponies.  He said they have nothing else.  And said they probably share the same sku. -_-
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: LadyMoondancer on August 17, 2018, 07:11:31 PM
I think they either share a Dcpi or there are 1 unique dcpi per set plus 1 for all ponies.

Had same experience with employee pulling collector ponies. Advise calling Target ahead of time to ask about those SPECIFIC ponies.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 17, 2018, 07:14:35 PM
Get this!  They had a full set of rainbow ponies. I told them I'll buy the set.  Upon ringing me up, the clerk said the system is limiting 2 ponies per household!!! :shocked:

WHAT!?!?

I conveyed again I wanted a set, they're all different.  They said "sorry, you can pick 2 and only buy 2...." :( 

*sigh*
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 17, 2018, 07:23:29 PM
Is the "limit of 2" a thing at any other stores? I'm alright with making multiple trips, but it sucks for ponypals who have to travel long distances.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: toyjunky on August 17, 2018, 07:27:11 PM
I think these are a couple of months early. I had assumed they might appear in the US for Christmas, so around Black Friday - but it's still August O.o.

That was my thought too, that we would see them show up in stores closer to the holiday season. Just when I thought it was safe to stop going to multiple Targets looking for ponies. That does explain something I saw a little while ago on the Basic Fun facebook page though.

Jennifer Rufo: Basic Fun Toys I was so happy to just get the Pretty Parlor and scented Rainbow Ponies at Target in the US this past week. When and where is this gorgeous Unicorn and Pegasus collection???! 🤗🤗🤗

Basic Fun Toys: They're hitting shelves now!! Keep an eye out!💖😍

Shana Schottenstein: Basic Fun Toys will these be at target too or other places?

Basic Fun Toys: Our pretty ponies will only be available in Target 💫

Courtney Gwen Jones: any chance of a release in australia? for any of the ponies?

Basic Fun Toys: Find us in Australia late Fall! 💫💖

Courtney Gwen Jones: Wait wait. My fall or US fall? Autumn is next year for me.

Basic Fun Toys: Courtney Gwen Jones US Fall!

There was also a UK question about the Pretty Parlor:

Anna Britton-Lewis: Any chance any of the 35th anniversary ponies will be in UK stores soon?

Basic Fun Toys: We're working on it!

Sophie Rolf: Is it going to be available in the UK?

Basic Fun Toys: The Pretty Parlor Playset is currently only sold in the US but we are working on making our way to the UK!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 17, 2018, 07:30:27 PM
It must be new.  Bc when I bought the earth ponies set when they were 1st released there was no such limit!  There are obvious ways around it...u can have multiple ppl with u purchase 2 each,  Or do multiple transactions of 2 at self checkout, Or possible pay at a different cashier per 2, Or simply ask the cashier to do separate transaction (some employees won't care, the employee I met was strict but following policy of course!).  What's most important is to not trigger the system like I did unknowingly tonight
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: LadyMoondancer on August 17, 2018, 08:14:30 PM
The limit is a store to store choice.  Will depend on the manager.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 17, 2018, 08:18:17 PM
Do you really think so Ladymoondancer?  Since the msg in system itself popped up... wouldnt think it's the store managers rule.  Or can they really setup their own system prompts like that???   :blink:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Gizmo on August 17, 2018, 08:20:57 PM
Can't believe they're already out!

Thank you so much Hefty for the pictures, this is amazing.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: LadyMoondancer on August 17, 2018, 08:41:06 PM
Do you really think so Ladymoondancer?  Since the msg in system itself popped up... wouldnt think it's the store managers rule.  Or can they really setup their own system prompts like that???   :blink:

Yeah, I think it's an individual store thing and that they can put limits like that into the store's inventory system.  (More efficient than running around telling every single employee "Okay, you can sell three of Item A per customer, 2 of Item B per customer,  5 of item C per customer" . . . I mean, how would they remember it all?)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: toyjunky on August 17, 2018, 08:50:13 PM
I know Target has made limits before with some other kinds of products, limited quantity items, or very popular toys for instance Hatchimals. Out of curiosity, did you have them search for them and bring them out from the back? I could possibly see them limiting the items if they came from the back storage area verses the sales floor. Let's hope this is an individual manager decision and not wider spread.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on August 17, 2018, 08:54:34 PM
Oh boy, I haven't even gone out to buy the Rainbow Ponies yet, these are coming out too fast!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 17, 2018, 09:16:21 PM
Yes Toyjunky.  There were no retro ponies on the shelf.  So I asked employee to look up the dcpi (brickseeker said instock) and he said they did have some in the stockroom.  He didn't personally limit me and he attempted to ring all 6 rainbow ponies.  The system prompted him "limit 2 per household" and he he just followed protocol. I than asked if I could return tomorrow to buy 2 more (as the system limited), he was hesitant (as it did say per household) but said yes...

I hope it's not widespread to other Targets as well.  But I don't think Id want to risk checking out with more than 2 ponies and being told the same thing.  I asked my husband to go with me tomorrown we'll do 2 separate transactions (2 ponies each).  Please post if any of you run into this similar situation.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: katrine2309 on August 17, 2018, 10:53:10 PM
Oooh! She is so white!

I just ordered Windy and Starshine (I wanted Moonstone, but she was sold out). I’m really hoping this 3rd wave will make it to stores here *crossing fingers*.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on August 17, 2018, 10:55:43 PM
Well I'm going to try and go tomorrow.  It's an hour drive to my closest Target.  If they try to limit me to two, I'll just tell them they can either sell them to me now or I will buy them from Amazon and they'll lose the sale altogether and see how they like that.  I don't have to drive an hour to be told they don't want my money.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: vortex1310 on August 17, 2018, 10:56:26 PM
I gotta say this is distressing. I had something similar happen.

I asked a Target employee to look up the number and he brought a case out from the back. When I selected 2 rainbow ponies then decided to get 2 more different ones, he said he could only sell me 2 before even ringing them up.

He didn't mention a system message he just said "to be fair to others and because it's part of the reset". Thankfully there was another employee that stated "They're not Funkos" and he begrudgingly relented.

I just don't think this is fair. Sure if someone wants to buy a whole case of the same item but they're all different styles. What if you have 3 kids that each want a pony?!

I can't say for sure but the employee was being really pushy about only letting us have 2 and it was before he started ringing them up. I really feel like if there was a system message that popped up when scanning all 4 he wouldn't have let us purchase them so maybe the register message is set by the individual store?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: LadyMoondancer on August 17, 2018, 11:20:00 PM
I wonder if they have been having a lot of people continually clearing out their entire stock to scalp on eBay. :/
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 17, 2018, 11:40:49 PM
I wonder if they have been having a lot of people continually clearing out their entire stock to scalp on eBay. :/


I've been wondering this as well. Target has had some people complaining about how they handle limited edition Funkos lately. Some people claimed that they saw other people buying all of the limited edition Funko characters at once only to see Ebay listing hours later from their area of the same Funko character.

I wonder if Target has noticed a trend of people buying most if not all of the Rainbow ponies at once and felt that the limit would make it "more fair" for more people to have a chance to buy them. Don't get me wrong, if I could I would buy all 5 of the Rainbow ponies I'm missing at once (I only have Moonstone right now) .

If all the pony sets share the same DCPI number with the Collector Ponies then that might be another factor in Target limiting them because the system wouldn't be able to tell the difference between Cotton Candy and Moonstone so if someone happened to notice a larger number of retro ponies being bought each time that might be another reason for the limit.



Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Shy Violet on August 18, 2018, 12:27:51 AM
 :freak:

omg the rainbows aren't even here yet! Please everything come to Canada!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Strawberrysweets on August 18, 2018, 01:46:58 AM
Come to europe please ;^;
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: StrawberryScoops on August 18, 2018, 05:09:49 AM
@Shy Violet  The Rainbows are here in Canada now. They were at my local Toys R Us store and I saw them online at a Toys R Us this morning.

We should get the Unicorn and Pegasus ones when they get a full release (or within a month like the Rainbows). I’m curious to see if they start showing up now or closer to the fall. Until more than one person finds them I can’t help but wonder if it was a packing mistake.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 18, 2018, 08:55:19 AM
Do you really think so Ladymoondancer?  Since the msg in system itself popped up... wouldnt think it's the store managers rule.  Or can they really setup their own system prompts like that???   :blink:

They often do that when high level scalper-scum start cleaning them out, they can't keep up with pre-orders and are getting complaints from angry customers.

I think I'll just order the box and get Sunlight and a second Starshine.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 18, 2018, 09:40:06 AM
On the positive if they are limiting it suggests they are selling. But there are a lot of scummy scalpers around sadly.

Though I have seen collector ponies on ebay uk at retail price which suggests that might be a business selling that way directly. ..
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Miniature Sheep on August 18, 2018, 10:08:52 AM
Hold on, a repro Moondancer?! Fingers crossed she comes to the UK! If not, then I don't necessarily mind getting her from abroad, but I'd prefer the experience of getting a brand new G1 pony in a shop, seeing as I'm too young (by a hair) to have experienced that. It's a simple thing but I think it'd still be nice.
Thank you for sharing this, I would never have known otherwise! :heart:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 18, 2018, 10:16:02 AM
Hold on, a repro Moondancer?! Fingers crossed she comes to the UK! If not, then I don't necessarily mind getting her from abroad, but I'd prefer the experience of getting a brand new G1 pony in a shop, seeing as I'm too young (by a hair) to have experienced that. It's a simple thing but I think it'd still be nice.
Thank you for sharing this, I would never have known otherwise! :heart:

All this.

Although she didn't get sold in the UK originally. So you didn't miss anything really ;)

At this point even if it's just on Amazon, I will still be happy if I'm able to buy and open a Medley and a Glory from new.

I really hope they appear somewhere in greater quantities by November so I have a chance to get one for my sister for her birthday. But the rainbow brush makes me a mite wary about whether this one has shot out of production a little faster than she should. Maybe they will all have rainbow brushes though. Hard to know at this point...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sunset on August 18, 2018, 11:25:51 AM
Somebody found this new code but brickseek isn’t showing anything in my area.

https://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker?sku=086-00-2879 (https://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker?sku=086-00-2879)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 18, 2018, 11:30:58 AM
Somebody found this new code but brickseek isn’t showing anything in my area.

https://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker?sku=086-00-2879 (https://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker?sku=086-00-2879)
Also coming up as nothing in my area. Perhaps the unicorns being put out early was a fluke?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: BlushingBlue on August 18, 2018, 11:51:17 AM
But the rainbow brush makes me a mite wary about whether this one has shot out of production a little faster than she should. Maybe they will all have rainbow brushes though. Hard to know at this point...

The Unicorn & Pegasus assortment was displayed with rainbow-stickered brushes at Toy Fair, so it seems like that's how they're meant to be. Not sure why, but maybe it's somehow cheaper to produce 2X brushes with a sticker than 1X with and 1X without?

Somebody found this new code but brickseek isn’t showing anything in my area.

https://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker?sku=086-00-2879 (https://brickseek.com/target-inventory-checker?sku=086-00-2879)

So are the Collector and Rainbow ponies getting shunted into the "Master" DCPI, and each uni/peg is getting its own individual DCPI? :blink:

For any interested parties, the rest of the numbers are:
086-00-2874 - Firefly
086-00-2875 - Medley
086-00-2876 - Twilight
086-00-2877 - Glory
086-00-2878 - Sunbeam
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 18, 2018, 11:56:51 AM
But the rainbow brush makes me a mite wary about whether this one has shot out of production a little faster than she should. Maybe they will all have rainbow brushes though. Hard to know at this point...

The Unicorn & Pegasus assortment was displayed with rainbow-stickered brushes at Toy Fair, so it seems like that's how they're meant to be. Not sure why, but maybe it's somehow cheaper to produce 2X brushes with a sticker than 1X with and 1X without?


Ah, they were? Interesting. I was trying to see on the toy fair images but couldn't tell. In that case, I guess it's fine then. These are probably just early escapees but it looks like they;re going to be on shelves in the US in September for real...

And this makes me wonder. People in the other thread are talking about Rainbows and a later release date and being out of stock. I am wondering whether all the Rainbows have been sent out to Target (like I think Wardah originally suggested) and the delayed date is actually the release date for these - but Amazon don't yet have a distinction on their system to figure that out?

Otherwise it seems weird...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 18, 2018, 12:11:00 PM
I checked two Targets today. One had no retro ponies at all but the other had 4 Collector Ponies and 1 Pretty Parlor set. When I scanned one of the collector ponies  to see if there was anything about a limit it just said "My Little Pony" without the character name and nothing showed up in the scanner I used mentioning a limit on them.



Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: toyjunky on August 18, 2018, 02:20:15 PM
These are probably just early escapees but it looks like they;re going to be on shelves in the US in September for real...

And this makes me wonder. People in the other thread are talking about Rainbows and a later release date and being out of stock. I am wondering whether all the Rainbows have been sent out to Target (like I think Wardah originally suggested) and the delayed date is actually the release date for these - but Amazon don't yet have a distinction on their system to figure that out?

Otherwise it seems weird...

I think there are two aspects at hand in regards to Target's inventory:
1)If the individual stores already have the orders in and have received the shipment.
2)The decision of the management team to put them out on the shelves.

I'm thinking it's a combination. As many of us have noted in the last month as we have checked our local Targets, many of them are still running a clearance section on those end caps, which means no reset of product. For those who reset the end caps (labels/prices), I also noticed a large delay in products being put onto the shelf. So far only ONE Target I have gone to across multiple cities has actually had the rainbows in stock. About half of them still did not have tags for them, and I have been to a LOT of Targets. Also, some places have (or are getting in the future) a "mini Target" which are smaller Targets with less inventory. These will not have them, so no point in looking. The reason I mentioned it is because the Target company plans to have 130 small-format stores nationwide by the end of 2019. If your Target only has about 3 aisles for toys it is more than likely a mini.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on August 18, 2018, 03:14:27 PM
Took the trip to Target and decided to go to one the next town over as well.  Found four of the Rainbows at one and both had Collector Poses, but I'm still missing Cotton Candy, Moonstone, and Parasol.  For some reason, neither has ever had Cotton Candy when I've gone.   I had no trouble purchasing the other four Rainbows plus the Pretty Parlor at one go, so maybe the limit is only on the third wave. 
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on August 18, 2018, 09:36:35 PM
This is the one set I'll buy if I can every one of them. Because I clearly remember playing with these characters as a kid.

Now comes the waiting, my local stores were saying out of stock on Moondancer, I'll keep the tab open to keep checking back. ^.^ Don't know if any stores in my area have two only limits but I've only found two on the shelf. Couldn't buy them because I didn't have the money. Why does that always happen....least to me anyway?

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 18, 2018, 09:59:21 PM
Blushingblue: thx so much for the dcpi post :heart:

Sadly BS says none uni/peg in my area *sigh*.  Other mlp members have stated their T store did not have a limit on ponies, one mem stated limit 4 and only I encountered limit 2 :huh:  Looks like it depends on your local T store policy.

Anyhow... I'm loving Moondance & twilight, can't wait to get them :heart: 

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: CherryTreats on August 19, 2018, 07:35:19 AM
Ooh, I love Moondancer--so pretty! That sucks about the limits! I have never encountered any limits. I checked four Targets and none have the set with Moondancer. When using the DCPI, they brought rainbows and collector ponies. I can check the 5th Target, but using those individual DCPIs on brickseek show no stock anywhere near me. One Target has four rainbows on the shelf as of yesterday. I left them there, as I have all the rainbows. I think they also had three Pretty Parlors. And one Target had one rainbow and a couple Pretty Parlors.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on August 19, 2018, 02:36:11 PM
I'll be so thrilled if I can see the unicorn and pegasi set on the shelves. I haven't seen the rainbow ponies either over here on the east coast yet -- just the Pretty Parlor (but that was pretty awesome in itself and gave me warm fuzzies).

Edit: And if Basic Fun ever makes the first baby ponies set, I'm dead. Just take my money now.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: billietallent on August 19, 2018, 09:23:35 PM
For Canadians:

It seems that the rainbows & collectors are only available in certain Toys R Us stores/online. If I try to click on the product pages for them (from Google), it overrides and takes me back to the main TRU page. I guess this means it's tracking my IP or something, and the ponies aren't available in my province (Saskatchewan). :/
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: SunnyDazeAhead on August 19, 2018, 09:56:19 PM
I bought 4 rainbow ponies in one transaction and had no issue about a limit but I used self check out so I don't know if that makes a difference?? :huh:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: toyjunky on August 19, 2018, 09:58:23 PM
So are the Collector and Rainbow ponies getting shunted into the "Master" DCPI, and each uni/peg is getting its own individual DCPI? :blink:

I could be wrong, but I believe each set is only listed in Target's inventory under the master dcpi for that particular set/group. In other words, the six ponies all have the same number  in Target's inventory even though you can find individual numbers listed for them on Brickseek and on Target's website. If you play around with Brickseek (which I did and you can too) you will find that you can find a different code for each individual pony. Now, when you search for the individual pony they will all say "out of stock" (or this stays consistent at least for me). However, when you search with the master dcpi number for the whole set, it will then show you who has them "in stock". I will add though, that "in stock" may not mean on store shelves. I have been to a number of Targets that say "in stock" but no space yet on the shelves for them (which means they may have been in the back and I did not ask or maybe still on order?) I know this applies for the collector six and rainbows for sure.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Shy Violet on August 19, 2018, 11:23:16 PM
For Canadians:

It seems that the rainbows & collectors are only available in certain Toys R Us stores/online. If I try to click on the product pages for them (from Google), it overrides and takes me back to the main TRU page. I guess this means it's tracking my IP or something, and the ponies aren't available in my province (Saskatchewan). :/

So you're not able to order them from the website? I just checked and the listings are gone now, they were there this morning. This could mean they are temporarily sold out. I know from Monster High collecting that new things went in and out of stock when they were first released. I have not gotten a shipping notice yet so hopefully all is well. I'm going to try to check my store tomorrow too. 
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on August 20, 2018, 07:05:20 AM
What I want to know is in stores where there is a limit, is there a sign stating that limit?  If not, I think you can argue that they don't have a posted limit and therefore you do not have to abide by it.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: PrincessNikki on August 20, 2018, 09:53:39 AM
Im most excited for Sunbeam. Never had her and nobody i was friends with did either so shes kinda new to me. i love her brightness. her and moondancer might be best friends because they are opposite themed!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on August 20, 2018, 10:50:03 AM
So, are the third wave scented as well?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 20, 2018, 10:56:57 AM
So, are the third wave scented as well?

I don't think so.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 20, 2018, 11:47:38 AM
Fine by me if they aren't scented lol. I quizzed my mom on the Rainbow scents and she couldn't guess any of them.
Since I caved and bought some Rainbows I'll end up buying all six from this wave.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: billietallent on August 20, 2018, 12:34:58 PM
For Canadians:

It seems that the rainbows & collectors are only available in certain Toys R Us stores/online. If I try to click on the product pages for them (from Google), it overrides and takes me back to the main TRU page. I guess this means it's tracking my IP or something, and the ponies aren't available in my province (Saskatchewan). :/

So you're not able to order them from the website? I just checked and the listings are gone now, they were there this morning. This could mean they are temporarily sold out. I know from Monster High collecting that new things went in and out of stock when they were first released. I have not gotten a shipping notice yet so hopefully all is well. I'm going to try to check my store tomorrow too.

Apparently it's just a weird website glitch or maybe you're right and they're out of stock; my friend checked with her friend that is an employee at our store and she says they have them in stock, so yay! Time to make a trip to TRU! I was really annoyed at paying $20/pony at EB Games.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 20, 2018, 01:03:04 PM
I'm pretty sure only the Rainbow ponies are scented also. :) I hope I find the rest of the Rainbows and the unicorns and pegasi soon. One Target I checked on the weekend only had 4 Collector Ponies and the other had none at all.



Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on August 20, 2018, 03:36:18 PM
My area is notorious for scalpers of any toy brand gutting the isles at local Targets, so if there is a limit I'm all for it.  I'll keep an eye out, so far the rainbow ponies are just now being put out and the only two I've found is Starshine and Sky Dancer.

'Naturally when I don't have money to spend on ponies, being an adult sucks sometimes. >_<
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Powder1026 on August 20, 2018, 11:20:21 PM
Has anyone spotted them in So Cal yet??

I know I'm a noob and all here, but I have had great luck finding the collectors and the rainbow sets. I ended up with a few duplicates while trying to find "the right one" to keep as my MiB. I don't know if I'm allowed to offer, but if someone needs helping getting one and I have it maybe we can work something out? I'm not trying to scalp, just offering before I return the excess to the store.(Please don't ban me.:( I promise I'm not a scammer or a scalper. The posts on this board is how I was able to find them so I just want to give help back to the community.)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 21, 2018, 05:28:05 AM
Has anyone called and gotten the employees to tell you which ones are in stock over the phone? Trying to think of how you formulate my question. "Is it the white Pegasus?"
I know I'm a noob and all here, but I have had great luck finding the collectors and the rainbow sets. I ended up with a few duplicates while trying to find "the right one" to keep as my MiB. I don't know if I'm allowed to offer, but if someone needs helping getting one and I have it maybe we can work something out? I'm not trying to scalp, just offering before I return the excess to the store.(Please don't ban me.:( I promise I'm not a scammer or a scalper. The posts on this board is how I was able to find them so I just want to give help back to the community.)
Some people have bad luck finding them, so it may be worth making a sales post to see if anyone is really looking for some.  :)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 21, 2018, 05:32:06 AM
Has anyone spotted them in So Cal yet??

I know I'm a noob and all here, but I have had great luck finding the collectors and the rainbow sets. I ended up with a few duplicates while trying to find "the right one" to keep as my MiB. I don't know if I'm allowed to offer, but if someone needs helping getting one and I have it maybe we can work something out? I'm not trying to scalp, just offering before I return the excess to the store.(Please don't ban me.:( I promise I'm not a scammer or a scalper. The posts on this board is how I was able to find them so I just want to give help back to the community.)

Scalpers are people who buy with the sole purpose of reselling them at a higher price. That's clearly not you xD so don't worry. I am sure you will be able to find homes for your excess ponies, and if not, taking them back to the store means someone else will have a chance to spot them :) Good luck finding them all new homes!

I have sent a message to Basic Fun to ask them about wave 3 in the UK but given the unreliability of their answers about the UK release thus far...I am not holding out huge hopes. Still, I heaped a bunch of praise on them because I think the third wave looks amazing and I want to buy all of them...I will only be able to do that if they're available here, because the $ is so strong against the £ at the moment. If they're not coming here, I want to know in good time so that I can snag a Medley and a Glory at least from someone - and a Twilight or someone for my sister.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 21, 2018, 09:59:35 AM
Tailrustedtealeaf:  I laughed when I read your post :lol:  I've had quite a few funny run-ins at Target re: rainbow ponies.  I hope it will go smoother for you.  I didn't call in but these are my in-store experiences :lookround:

I asked for the pink rainbow pony, the clerk gave me  "Windy", I told him no, that's purple I want the pink one (Parasol).  He took a closer look and was confused-_-

I asked if the rainbow ponies were in stock, the clerk insisted the original ponies were it, he even walked me our to the end cap and pointed at the sku.  Told me "these are the rainbow retro ponies" (different colored bodies & all together they are the colors of the rainbow...)  Lol-ru serious? I'm dumbfounded by the situation -_-

When I used the sku from the wave 3 sightings, they brought out a set of earth & rainbow ponies.  I showed the clerk the picture of Moondancer and asked if they had that specific pony back in the stockroom.  The clerk pulled out Sunlight and told me that's the pony I'm looking for.  I told the clerk no, the pony is white and it's a unicorn, reiterated it has a horn... the clerk was dumbfounded than laughed very loudly that he didn't notice the horn -_-

Lol. I began thinking... a lot of ppl don't know a unicorn from a pegasus.  I just say the pony with the horn or pony with wings.  I'd jus simplify it Tailrustedleaf.  First give dcpi, then describe visually and than give the name of the pony last (less confusion.. what? What's the name? Huh?? -lol).  White pony(unicorn) with rainbow hair.
 Reiterate it has a horn. This kind of symbol. Name is this.

You might get lucky & talk to someone really smart and not have any issues with the call :cool:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 21, 2018, 11:12:25 AM
I did speak with someone in the toy department when I was just asking if they were in stock, and asked "are they in the Pony aisle, or on the retro endcap?" and they said the endcap. That guy knows whats up.
Kiwichi your post is so frustrating! Sunlight and Moondancer aren't even the same color...
Maybe the name on the front? Would they recognize that?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 21, 2018, 03:22:56 PM
What I want to know is in stores where there is a limit, is there a sign stating that limit?  If not, I think you can argue that they don't have a posted limit and therefore you do not have to abide by it.

No.  There was no sign.  Employee just told me the system said "limit 2 per household" after scanning the 3rd pony (I wanted to buy the set-6).  I didnt ask to see the screen or anything.  They were closing in 10 mins, and I still needed to run to the store next door, so I just obliged.

But I believe this is a store to store issue.  My friend in the same state went to her local Target and purchased 4 rainbow ponies in 1 transaction and there was no limit!  So, I think it was just my T store :mad:  The "Limit x ponies per household" issue varies store to store, from the sounds of it only a few stores have the limit and majority of T stores do not have a limit.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: toyjunky on August 21, 2018, 08:32:29 PM
Has anyone spotted them in So Cal yet??

I know I'm a noob and all here, but I have had great luck finding the collectors and the rainbow sets. I ended up with a few duplicates while trying to find "the right one" to keep as my MiB. I don't know if I'm allowed to offer, but if someone needs helping getting one and I have it maybe we can work something out? I'm not trying to scalp, just offering before I return the excess to the store.(Please don't ban me.:( I promise I'm not a scammer or a scalper. The posts on this board is how I was able to find them so I just want to give help back to the community.)

Not in So Cal yet that I have found, but then again I can't be everywhere, that's a LOT of Targets.....lol  :lol:
If you do find them though, be sure to post. I need one of those suspect pin boards with the yarn going from all the different Targets.

In regards to your extras, I agree with tailrustedtealeaf about the sales post. You might also want to mention that you have some in the other 35th thread as there are many people who have had no luck so far in finding them.

tailrustedtealeaf -
From my general experience in asking questions over the phone looking for other things, I can relate with Kiwichi's experience stories. People are clueless (and if any of you reading this are one of those employees who is great just know it isn't you) and often it leads to frustration. The only times I have had success is when they call directly from store to store (never done this for ponies though).

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Powder1026 on August 21, 2018, 09:06:19 PM
HOLY CRAP!!!! I got 5/6 of the 3rd wave!!!!! I live in San Diego, but got them at the Target in the Grossmont Center store (for those who are in the area). Th only one that I didn't get was Sunbeam, had she been there though... lol. They must have just brought out the case or something because all the boxes are mint except for Glory (just a small ding on a corner).  HAPPY TUESDAY! :D

I'll look up the other 35th post to see if I can find some homes for the other ones. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on August 21, 2018, 11:06:20 PM
HOLY CRAP!!!! I got 5/6 of the 3rd wave!!!!! I live in San Diego but got them at the Target in the Grossmont Center store (for those who are in the area). Th only one that I didn't get was Sunbeam, had she been there though... lol. They must have just brought out the case or something because all the boxes are mint except for Glory (just a small ding on a corner).  HAPPY TUESDAY! :D

I'll look up the other 35th post to see if I can find some homes for the other ones. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!

Congratulations! And shout out to my hometown for delivering on the goods.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sunset on August 22, 2018, 05:43:57 AM
Congrats on finding them!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on August 22, 2018, 08:46:03 AM
Get this!  They had a full set of rainbow ponies. I told them I'll buy the set.  Upon ringing me up, the clerk said the system is limiting 2 ponies per household!!! :shocked:

WHAT!?!?

I conveyed again I wanted a set, they're all different.  They said "sorry, you can pick 2 and only buy 2...." :( 

*sigh*

Wow, now that's just mean.  I would avoid that Target in the future. Luckily my Target has no such restriction.
Unluckily my Target sells out of everything immediately and the only time I've gotten lucky was in finding an unopened carton...

I am so excited about these new ponies!!  ALL of my original ponies are in this set!!!! (Except I never had Twilight)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 22, 2018, 01:16:57 PM
Galactica: I got a reply to from BF.  Target does not have the right to limit ponies per their agreement. :shocked:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 22, 2018, 02:27:13 PM
Galactica: I got a reply to from BF.  Target does not have the right to limit ponies per their agreement. :shocked:
Oh, the drama!
Did they believe that they were Funkos?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on August 22, 2018, 03:20:15 PM
Galactica: I got a reply to from BF.  Target does not have the right to limit ponies per their agreement. :shocked:

GASP!

You should print out your response from BF and demand to speak to the store manager...  and then get your ponies.  All of them.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 22, 2018, 03:33:16 PM
Galactica: I got a reply to from BF.  Target does not have the right to limit ponies per their agreement. :shocked:

GASP!

You should print out your response from BF and demand to speak to the store manager...  and then get your ponies.  All of them.

Lol.  I definitely would!  But that T is sold out of rainbow ponies again.  I'll have to keep watch with brickseeker. ;)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Dreamchaser on August 22, 2018, 03:33:57 PM
Ooh an nice shiny white Moonbeam! Maybe in future waves we will get Tootsie pose and Suprise pose.
I wish they would bring back the big brother ponies already.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Noasar on August 22, 2018, 03:57:03 PM
HOLY CRAP!!!! I got 5/6 of the 3rd wave!!!!! I live in San Diego but got them at the Target in the Grossmont Center store (for those who are in the area). Th only one that I didn't get was Sunbeam, had she been there though... lol. They must have just brought out the case or something because all the boxes are mint except for Glory (just a small ding on a corner).  HAPPY TUESDAY! :D

I'll look up the other 35th post to see if I can find some homes for the other ones. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!

Congratulations! And shout out to my hometown for delivering on the goods.

SERIOUSLY!! I have just come back to the UK from San Diego and NOW they decide to stock them?  :yikes:

That’s it, I’m going back!! Get my bag!  :lol:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: achab1984 on August 22, 2018, 07:20:31 PM
Crazy how these are showing up already!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Powder1026 on August 22, 2018, 09:39:20 PM
Congratulations! And shout out to my hometown for delivering on the goods.

Looking at your location makes it ironic...I'm originally from N. Cali lol.  :lol:

My friend found more of the 3rd wave at the Pt. Loma target out near Sports Arena so now I have my whole set. This is so freaking awesome! I don't know how I feel about the hair coloring on Glory and Moondancer though...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: toyjunky on August 22, 2018, 09:53:39 PM
Powder1026:

Out of curiosity, what number showed up on your receipt for the uni/peg ponies? Was it 086002831?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on August 24, 2018, 07:48:30 AM
Nobody has posted a picture of all the ponies in hand yet? I guess not too many of them have actually escaped the store room yet-

I hope I can find them!  I'll try once they seem to be everywhere ;)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 24, 2018, 07:51:10 AM
Nobody has posted a picture of all the ponies in hand yet? I guess not too many of them have actually escaped the store room yet-

I hope I can find them!  I'll try once they seem to be everywhere ;)

I think Icey (?) posted a picture in either this or the other thread of all six in their boxes...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 24, 2018, 08:12:40 AM
Nobody has posted a picture of all the ponies in hand yet? I guess not too many of them have actually escaped the store room yet-

I hope I can find them!  I'll try once they seem to be everywhere ;)

I think Icey (?) posted a picture in either this or the other thread of all six in their boxes...

It's in the other anniversary pony thread. I quoted the picture in that thread so more people can see the pictures.  :)  I'm really hoping I find either unicorns/pegasus or Rainbow ponies this weekend but with how my luck has been running on the Rainbow ponies I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much.


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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on August 24, 2018, 08:34:12 AM
Do we know which DPCI actually works for the unipegs? Is it the master code?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 24, 2018, 09:29:12 AM
The only way I got rainbow ponies was using the dcpi and having T employee pull them from the stockroom.  I'm doubtful.  IF they had any peg/uni in stock they wouldn't even be on the shelf  :huh:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 24, 2018, 12:04:20 PM
I went to Target and found ponies but it was 10 Collector Ponies :lol: instead of Rainbows or unicorns/pegasus :sad:  There was no Peachy and Pretty Parlor set either.

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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Powder1026 on August 25, 2018, 04:14:45 PM
Powder1026:

Out of curiosity, what number showed up on your receipt for the uni/peg ponies? Was it 086002831?
Yup, and it showed up like that for the whole wave.

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Nobody has posted a picture of all the ponies in hand yet? I guess not too many of them have actually escaped the store room yet-

I hope I can find them!  I'll try once they seem to be everywhere ;)
Crap, I took a pic of the set, but forgot I need to go host it somewhere to link to it...I'll post it once I find a small space to post it lol.

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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Majesty on August 26, 2018, 12:46:49 PM
amazon doesn't have the wave 3 set yet and some people on ebay posted Moondancer and another from the set and are charging $45 for each pony.  :rant:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 26, 2018, 12:53:32 PM
amazon doesn't have the wave 3 set yet and some people on ebay posted Moondancer and another from the set and are charging $45 for each pony.  :rant:

I suggest sit back and prepare for the long haul. That's an insane scalp price.
Same issue for us over here although you'll probably get them on Amazon before they get to the UK.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: katrine2309 on August 26, 2018, 12:57:40 PM
Weee! I am so excited! I have bought Windy and Starshine for my nieces, and I definitely want to get them Glory and Monndancer too. And Medley. And Sunbeam. And Twilight. Yeah- I want them all! :lol:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: glitterball on August 26, 2018, 01:27:47 PM

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Oh they look lovely!!!
I can't wait for them to reach the UK - Glory and Moondancer look so bright!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on August 26, 2018, 01:33:00 PM
I love looking at them <3

But if I have one twitch, it's the rainbow brush. It would be fine, surely, to not have the rainbow label on the brush? I mean, I think...*racks brains* I think my MOC Medley and Glory do have shooting star brushes...?? Does that sound right? So it's not a huge leap - but the rainbow stickers...are special and should really only be for Rainbow Ponies.

I remember I used to keep Windy's brush and comb in a special bag as a kid because they were 'her special rainbow brush and comb' xD. Its really weird seeing these other ponies with them. But it's a really minor twitch given that I will take them in pretty much any packaging and with pretty much any accessory so long as they get here this time xD.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Majesty on August 26, 2018, 02:25:26 PM
It's obvious we don't have lighter shades of pastel for these ponies, not sure if they don't have pastel or they wanted to give the ponies an upgrade but at least with the white ponies you can only make them white so they look like brand new G1's from back in the 80's.  I'm in awe of the nice symbols too.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Chibiskittles on August 26, 2018, 02:32:30 PM
Spotted (and subsequently bought after a mini dance in the aisle) in Orchard Park/Buffalo NY.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 26, 2018, 02:38:07 PM
I love looking at them <3

But if I have one twitch, it's the rainbow brush. It would be fine, surely, to not have the rainbow label on the brush? I mean, I think...*racks brains* I think my MOC Medley and Glory do have shooting star brushes...?? Does that sound right? So it's not a huge leap - but the rainbow stickers...are special and should really only be for Rainbow Ponies.

I remember I used to keep Windy's brush and comb in a special bag as a kid because they were 'her special rainbow brush and comb' xD. Its really weird seeing these other ponies with them. But it's a really minor twitch given that I will take them in pretty much any packaging and with pretty much any accessory so long as they get here this time xD.

I agree with Taffeta.  :)  I'm sure Basic Fun just might not have thought out the difference between  a shooting star brush with rainbow sticker and shooting star brush without. I wonder if Basic Fun was in a hurry to get these out and just went ahead with rainbow sticker brushes instead of removing the sticker on them.

When I was a child, I had a comb/brush bucket that I keep almost all of my pony and doll combs in. I had Medley growing up and also had a pink shooting star brush.


I don't mind the slightly darker colors on the unicorns/pegasus ponies. I think they look great. :)  I can't wait to get some of the unicorn and pegasus ponies.   I need Twilight for my Twilight army.


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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on August 26, 2018, 07:06:26 PM
Weee! I am so excited! I have bought Windy and Starshine for my nieces, and I definitely want to get them Glory and Monndancer too. And Medley. And Sunbeam. And Twilight. Yeah- I want them all! :lol:
Ooh, I really wish my cousins were younger so that I could get them these! But one's just starting college, so yeah XD Maybe my friend's daughter would like one . . . *starts plotting*
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Einhornbaby on August 28, 2018, 11:54:46 AM
Oh man they are sooo beautiful <3 Thank you all for sharing!!!


btw, if you are there and able to pick one up for me and ship it to germany, that would be super super awesome :D PM me please in case!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Wardah on August 30, 2018, 10:46:13 AM
It's obvious we don't have lighter shades of pastel for these ponies, not sure if they don't have pastel or they wanted to give the ponies an upgrade but at least with the white ponies you can only make them white so they look like brand new G1's from back in the 80's.  I'm in awe of the nice symbols too.

Aren't they supposed to be darker? Like in 35 years the originals are probably at least slightly faded so it's not fair to compare the two.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 30, 2018, 11:00:08 AM
I hit 4 T stores and the uni/pegs were no where to be found.  Employees have no idea, no info, and have not seen such product. 

*sigh*  I'm going to chalk it up to that the uni/pegs haven't arrived in my area of town. -_-
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on August 30, 2018, 02:49:40 PM
I need to make my weekly Target check to see if my stores have the Rainbows or unicorns/pegasus ponies in stock. I know they had the Pretty Parlor for a few weeks but it was gone last time I checked.


Sorry you haven’t found them yet Kiwichi. :hug:  I haven’t found them either.


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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: BuckinghamAlice on August 30, 2018, 07:30:35 PM
Gonna be checking Target tomorrow for rainbows or unicorn & pegasus ponies.  Last time I visited a Target I grabbed the Pretty Parlor (yay!) and there was only one other pony there (Cotton Candy) but that was two weeks ago and I'll be visiting a different Target.  i almost never get to go look because I don't have a car and none are in walking distance, lol.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: PrincessTiffy on August 30, 2018, 07:37:44 PM
No sign of the rainbows near me. Found the parlor, but would rather have the rainbows. Found the Pegasus and unicorns at one. Only bought sunbeam as the other two I wanted, Glory and Moondancer were gone. Would of bought the other three, but the quality wasn’t very good, wonky eye ponies.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on August 30, 2018, 07:51:59 PM
Curious, where are the sightings of the uni/pegs so far?

I've read: California, neveda, texas, utah.  Anywhere else?  Seems like west coast is getting them all first  :(

And ty Ponyfan :heart:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pinkie21 on August 31, 2018, 07:24:31 AM
Found ‘em in Dallas!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on August 31, 2018, 02:14:51 PM
Powder1026:

Out of curiosity, what number showed up on your receipt for the uni/peg ponies? Was it 086002831?
Yup, and it showed up like that for the whole wave.

Post Merge: August 25, 2018, 04:42:44 PM

Nobody has posted a picture of all the ponies in hand yet? I guess not too many of them have actually escaped the store room yet-

I hope I can find them!  I'll try once they seem to be everywhere ;)
Crap, I took a pic of the set, but forgot I need to go host it somewhere to link to it...I'll post it once I find a small space to post it lol.

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Oooooh thank you!  A feast for the eyes!

I am trying not to check Target compulsively- it just makes me late for work and I'm pretty sure our Target will get them when they become more common... maybe I'll wait for Ladymoondancer to get lucky and then start looking like I did with the last set :D
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on August 31, 2018, 02:28:12 PM
I’m checking my local Targets today — let me know if you’re looking for anything in particular and I’ll see if I find  it. The Rainbows and Pretty Parlors are in my area, not sure about the rest.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sunset on August 31, 2018, 04:20:31 PM
Found ‘em in Dallas!

Uggg!  I’ve checked 3 Targets along I-20 and 2 more besides and didn’t find any of the third wave. 
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 01, 2018, 11:40:31 AM
I  checked two Targets today and didn't find any of the unicorn/Pegasus set but I did find a full set of Rainbow ponies. :cheer: I got Starshine and Windy. I also noticed something really interesting about the boxes of the Rainbow ponies (more on that in the other thread) :) 


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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: toyjunky on September 01, 2018, 11:57:20 PM
Been to multiple Targets in the last week and still no unicorns/pegasus set. However, many of them did have complete sets of the collector six. So those are still actively being shipped/stocked for now. I also noticed more rainbows starting to show up.

Another thing I noticed, and I am not sure how to describe this very well, is that there appears to be some variation in how
much retro MLP some Targets are getting. Some of the Targets I have visited had shelf space for all three (Pretty Parlor, Rainbows and the MLP assortment tag) and these were on the retro end cap facing the games. This was consistent for all Targets that had their toy aisles all in a row going the same direction. A few of the Targets I went to had toy aisles that went multiple directions. At those Targets there was only ONE tag for retro MLP, the "MLP assortment" tag. These were located in a designated space (along with Lite - Brite, carebears etc. ) that was part of a much larger shelf of other products.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Jollylittlefox on September 03, 2018, 07:29:37 PM
I'm in Los Angeles and haven't seen them yet, but I've only checked a couple of Targets and there are a ton of them. It was extremely tough finding the rainbow ponies out here, but I got them all between 3 stores.

Now, I'm thinking this will be even harder because they have the same master DPCI as the collector ponies. Blerg. Lots of stores out here have the collector ponies, so to find out by phone, you have to explain to the employee the difference between them, lol. So far, I haven't had any luck on the phone, but at the very least, the two girls I've spoken to have been really nice/helpful and have looked at the ponies they have. I tell them it says "Unicorn and Pegasus Collection" on the box and the ponies will have unicorn horns or wings. I think this descriptor distinguishes them enough from the collector set for them to know the difference. Sure wish they had a different DPCI though, like the rainbow ponies, to make this easier on shoppers and store employees.

I saw that the rainbow ponies had individual DPCIs, but that always said they were "out of stock" in the greater Los Angeles area, when some of the stores did, in fact have them, under the master DPCI.

Can't we all just go to Target and get the collection and frolic with them? And then restock when they sell out, so we can all just have fun. PONIES FOR ALL!!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: CherryTreats on September 04, 2018, 03:20:19 AM
I checked 8 Targets lately and none had Moondancer, etc., but I did see about 31 rainbows, some in the usual boxes and many bilingual boxes (I didn't buy any since I have all of them). And a lot of collector ponies, mostly in the newer style boxes.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: ladygodiva on September 04, 2018, 03:52:07 AM
I hope that in Europe we can also buy them!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on September 04, 2018, 10:26:25 AM
I think the pegs and unis are slow to come out- but they are coming!

Checked my Target in downtown Seattle early this morning, and they were fully stocked with Peachy's Parlor, rainbow ponies and classic ponies,  but so far no unicorns or pegasus....

I'm so dang excited it's ridiculous...

My Peachy Parlor ordered from Amazon arrived over the weekend and it is super cute, and I think more durable than the old one. I remember how brittle that one was, I recall the hinges broke really easy...  my son loved the set although he is too young to really play with it he ran around in circles with Peachy and the brush-
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 04, 2018, 12:14:59 PM
This is what my usual Target looked like when they had the Rainbow, Collector's and Peachy and the Pretty Parlor. They had stocked the PP in the wrong spot. It shold be on the bottom shelf with the ponies.

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Saturday there were no Pretty Parlor sets or unicorn/pegasus ponies but was a full set of Rainbows and several Collector Ponies.  The other Target I went to had no retro ponies at all and I haven't seen Collector Ponies there for months


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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: BlushingBlue on September 04, 2018, 01:07:38 PM
Medley and Sunbeam were at my local Target in Carmel, Indiana this weekend, so the Unicorn & Pegasus set has made it to the midwest. :) That Target also had a bunch of newly-stocked Rainbow and Collector ponies, but they have been out of the Pretty Parlor for a while now.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on September 04, 2018, 04:05:16 PM
Medley and Sunbeam were at my local Target in Carmel, Indiana this weekend, so the Unicorn & Pegasus set has made it to the midwest. :) That Target also had a bunch of newly-stocked Rainbow and Collector ponies, but they have been out of the Pretty Parlor for a while now.

Weeeeee~ thanks for the update BlushingBlue :frolic:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Evilunicorn on September 06, 2018, 07:35:26 AM
I'm just trying to find the wave 3, but all of my Targets (except one?) has gotten rid of their retro endcap. If I ask about the retro ponies they just tell me to look in the pony section. Oh well, I'll keep looking for wave 3.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sweet Daes on September 06, 2018, 07:40:37 AM
I'm just trying to find the wave 3, but all of my Targets (except one?) has gotten rid of their retro endcap. If I ask about the retro ponies they just tell me to look in the pony section. Oh well, I'll keep looking for wave 3.

Really? Because when I went looking for them, the dude I talked to looked on his phone and was able to point me to right where they were.

My closest Target is going through an entire store reset (which is ANNOYING OMG because now they have handbags, bras and socks in three different places) but they still have an up-to-the-minute electronic catalog.

It might be a long shot because you may have already, but you may want to ask the manager of the department. That was the dude's title that I talked to.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Evilunicorn on September 06, 2018, 08:20:54 AM
I'm just trying to find the wave 3, but all of my Targets (except one?) has gotten rid of their retro endcap. If I ask about the retro ponies they just tell me to look in the pony section. Oh well, I'll keep looking for wave 3.

Really? Because when I went looking for them, the dude I talked to looked on his phone and was able to point me to right where they were.

My closest Target is going through an entire store reset (which is ANNOYING OMG because now they have handbags, bras and socks in three different places) but they still have an up-to-the-minute electronic catalog.

It might be a long shot because you may have already, but you may want to ask the manager of the department. That was the dude's title that I talked to.

Thanks! The person that told me to just check the pony section seemed pretty irritated to start with and didn't want to give me the time of day. Next Target run, I'll ask a few different employees.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Gator on September 07, 2018, 10:04:24 AM
New ponies sighted in Target here in Georgia, USA.  They only had Glory left.  Since I have oodles of G1 Glory and Moondancer, I left this one behind.  I am on the hunt for Twilight and Sunbeam though. 
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on September 07, 2018, 11:10:50 AM
New ponies sighted in Target here in Georgia, USA.  They only had Glory left.  Since I have oodles of G1 Glory and Moondancer, I left this one behind.  I am on the hunt for Twilight and Sunbeam though.
Ooh, that’s exciting! I wonder if they’ve made it to Florida yet? Maybe I’ll check after work!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 08, 2018, 11:30:45 AM
I didn't find any unicorn/pegasus ponies today but my Target had another full set of Rainbows in English only boxes. They must have sold the entire set of bilingual boxed Rainbow  ponies in a week.   There were 4 left after I bought mine.  They also had restocked the Pretty Parlor and Peachy set. :cheer:


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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nessa16 on September 09, 2018, 06:36:20 AM
Our only Target got rid of the retro endcap. I am very disappointed because I really want waves 2&3. Amazon doesn’t have them except from 3rd party scalpers and cannot find them anywhere else for decent/retail price online. Super bummed.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Roseprincess1 on September 09, 2018, 09:05:15 AM
my hubby got me three of these lil ladies for my birth day.
 :lol:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 09, 2018, 08:39:34 PM
Our only Target got rid of the retro endcap. I am very disappointed because I really want waves 2&3. Amazon doesn’t have them except from 3rd party scalpers and cannot find them anywhere else for decent/retail price online. Super bummed.

That reeks!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: BlushingBlue on September 10, 2018, 08:20:05 AM
Our only Target got rid of the retro endcap. I am very disappointed because I really want waves 2&3. Amazon doesn’t have them except from 3rd party scalpers and cannot find them anywhere else for decent/retail price online. Super bummed.

Awww :hug: There are plenty of people right here on the Arena who could help you out, myself included! I'm more than happy to pass along any ponies people need for cost+shipping. We have to share the pony love! ;)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on September 10, 2018, 10:14:02 AM
Our only Target got rid of the retro endcap. I am very disappointed because I really want waves 2&3. Amazon doesn’t have them except from 3rd party scalpers and cannot find them anywhere else for decent/retail price online. Super bummed.

Don't panic yet- the Rainbows are just starting to stick on the shelves after selling out instantly-  and most Targets haven't even put out wave 3 yet at all.  I think as stock starts to stabilize we will see more and they will be easy to get on Amazon and other places- Target may even put them online to sell.

Already I have seen that the 5 pony Amazon set is back in stock (although these 5 doll sets always go on sale at some point so I would wait until the price falls):
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Fun-Little-Retro-Rainbow/dp/B07DNW27YS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536599467&sr=8-1&keywords=retro+my+little+pony

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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nessa16 on September 11, 2018, 06:17:43 AM
Our only Target got rid of the retro endcap. I am very disappointed because I really want waves 2&3. Amazon doesn’t have them except from 3rd party scalpers and cannot find them anywhere else for decent/retail price online. Super bummed.

Don't panic yet- the Rainbows are just starting to stick on the shelves after selling out instantly-  and most Targets haven't even put out wave 3 yet at all.  I think as stock starts to stabilize we will see more and they will be easy to get on Amazon and other places- Target may even put them online to sell.

Already I have seen that the 5 pony Amazon set is back in stock (although these 5 doll sets always go on sale at some point so I would wait until the price falls):
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Fun-Little-Retro-Rainbow/dp/B07DNW27YS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536599467&sr=8-1&keywords=retro+my+little+pony

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I did see this set but it says shipping is usually in 1-2 months. I would think that would mean not currently in stock? I heard a lot of people canceled their preorders for the singles because they kept pushing out the shipping date. Is that accurate?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on September 12, 2018, 08:27:35 AM
Our only Target got rid of the retro endcap. I am very disappointed because I really want waves 2&3. Amazon doesn’t have them except from 3rd party scalpers and cannot find them anywhere else for decent/retail price online. Super bummed.

Don't panic yet- the Rainbows are just starting to stick on the shelves after selling out instantly-  and most Targets haven't even put out wave 3 yet at all.  I think as stock starts to stabilize we will see more and they will be easy to get on Amazon and other places- Target may even put them online to sell.

Already I have seen that the 5 pony Amazon set is back in stock (although these 5 doll sets always go on sale at some point so I would wait until the price falls):
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Fun-Little-Retro-Rainbow/dp/B07DNW27YS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536599467&sr=8-1&keywords=retro+my+little+pony

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I did see this set but it says shipping is usually in 1-2 months. I would think that would mean not currently in stock? I heard a lot of people canceled their preorders for the singles because they kept pushing out the shipping date. Is that accurate?

How odd, when I click the link it says shipping in 1-2 weeks, there are reviews already so it seems they are finally shipping.  I cancelled my order for the 5 pony set, but got my pre-order of the Pretty Parlor last weekend (they came out the same time)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on September 12, 2018, 12:08:46 PM
Found most of the Rainbows at TRU this morning... I decided instead of the odd-coloured Parasol (too light!), I would rather have a very nice Moonstone (as the old one I used to have had a bad neck seam rip and head/body mismatch) and a nearly perfect Starshine!  Moonstone's box is a little crushed on the back corner, but as she is going to be MIB display only, I don't care that much.  YAY!  Now if I magically somehow find Snuzzle I will have all of these ponies that I really actually want... unless that Pretty Parlour somehow makes it up to Canada.... :D
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 15, 2018, 02:14:38 PM
Congrats lovesbabysquirmy! :)


I found a full set of the unicorn and pegasus ponies at my Target today. :cheer: :cheer: The only Rainbow ponies left were Sunlight and Windy.


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I surprised to see them as last week that Target had another full set of Rainbow ponies. Maybe it was the store lighting  but Firefly and Medley's symbols didn't seem as glittery as I expected.

My Moondancer's tail looks like there is another color mixed in besides the red. I don't mind as I think it looks nice but are all the Moondancers made this way?


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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on September 15, 2018, 02:32:29 PM
Sigh. All these pics of these wave 3 ponies make me impatient for this set to get here. And I bet we really do have six months or so to wait, too, knowing our luck. But then we've been waiting since 1984. I just really want to go into a store and find some of these. I like the Rainbows ok, but if you gave me a choice between this set and the past 2, I'd probably pass on the first 2 waves, even though Windy is part of that set.

They look so pretty :'( Come to the UK quickly, pretty unicorn and pegasus poniessss...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: brightberry on September 15, 2018, 02:46:38 PM
I haven’t seen any yet either.  But I know I will be wanting two sets. 
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 15, 2018, 03:42:26 PM
Congrats lovesbabysquirmy! :)


I found a full set of the unicorn and pegasus ponies at my Target today. :cheer: :cheer: The only Rainbow ponies left were Sunlight and Windy.


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I surprised to see them as last week that Target had another full set of Rainbow ponies. Maybe it was the store lighting  but Firefly and Medley's symbols didn't seem as glittery as I expected.

My Moondancer's tail looks like there is another color mixed in besides the red. I don't mind as I think it looks nice but are all the Moondancers made this way?


Ponyfan

They're gorgeous! :drunk:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Silversnow on September 15, 2018, 04:36:02 PM
So in love! Anyone attending PonyCon that could help me get them?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tuneful87 on September 15, 2018, 06:29:21 PM
Exciting, these look really good! Very curious to see comparison shots of these unboxed next to the originals.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: QuillHeart on September 15, 2018, 08:43:44 PM
DPCI Numbers:

    Glory - 086-00-2877
    Moondancer - 086-00-2879
    Sunbeam - 086-00-2878
    Twilight - 086-00-2876

    Firefly - 086-00-2874
    Medley - 086-00-2875

Found them here: https://www.mlpmerch.com/2018/08/third-35th-anniversary-retro-ponies-set-on-target-website.html

Post Merge: September 16, 2018, 09:05:16 AM

086002831 I've seen this number floating around on this thread. Went to search what it links back to, and wasn't able to find anything. Is this a master number? For the whole set do you think? That's what an earlier post said (I'm not able to find it to quote it for some reason) has anyone else had any luck?

Post Merge: September 16, 2018, 09:07:27 AM

Powder1026:

Out of curiosity, what number showed up on your receipt for the uni/peg ponies? Was it 086002831?
Yup, and it showed up like that for the whole wave.
I figured it out, obviously. Anyone have any luck with this number?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 16, 2018, 12:16:54 PM
I didn't realize at first that the brushes are supposed to match the ponies tail ribbons.:) I think it's a nice extra touch. 

To those that neck gap and head alignment are important to both the Moondancer and Sunbeam I found had a neck gap and Firefly and Twilight's heads are look a little squished on their bodies but that might just be from pressure on the pony head from the box. I didn't even notice it on Twilight until after I got her home.

The number on my receipt is 086002831. It says MLP 2 @ $9.99



Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on September 16, 2018, 01:51:24 PM
DPCI Numbers:

    Glory - 086-00-2877
    Moondancer - 086-00-2879
    Sunbeam - 086-00-2878
    Twilight - 086-00-2876

    Firefly - 086-00-2874
    Medley - 086-00-2875
Thank you so much -- those numbers were so helpful! I searched the Target website and they're showing as in stock, but only at a Target just out of my usual range. I wonder if I should make a long trip or wait for the other Targets to get them stocked . . . Anyway, that's super exciting!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on September 16, 2018, 03:22:25 PM
The master number is coming up as out of stock at my target. Darn it. I wish it had numbers for each set rather than individual ponies or one catch-all.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sunset on September 16, 2018, 05:03:29 PM
DPCI Numbers:

    Glory - 086-00-2877
    Moondancer - 086-00-2879
    Sunbeam - 086-00-2878
    Twilight - 086-00-2876

    Firefly - 086-00-2874
    Medley - 086-00-2875
Thank you so much -- those numbers were so helpful! I searched the Target website and they're showing as in stock, but only at a Target just out of my usual range. I wonder if I should make a long trip or wait for the other Targets to get them stocked . . . Anyway, that's super exciting!

You where able to see individual ponies in stock at a store through Target?  How did you do it?  Whenever I search using those individual codes it always comes up as out of stock in general.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on September 17, 2018, 08:28:11 AM
DPCI Numbers:

    Glory - 086-00-2877
    Moondancer - 086-00-2879
    Sunbeam - 086-00-2878
    Twilight - 086-00-2876

    Firefly - 086-00-2874
    Medley - 086-00-2875
Thank you so much -- those numbers were so helpful! I searched the Target website and they're showing as in stock, but only at a Target just out of my usual range. I wonder if I should make a long trip or wait for the other Targets to get them stocked . . . Anyway, that's super exciting!

You where able to see individual ponies in stock at a store through Target?  How did you do it?  Whenever I search using those individual codes it always comes up as out of stock in general.
Yes, I was able to, but the website was tricky. I was lucky because the site's cookies placed me in the wrong geographical location and set my store as the specific faraway Target that had the ponies, but I did try a search of all Targets after that and it just came up with "no results found." So for some reason it will only work if you are searching the specific store that has those ponies. :huh:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 22, 2018, 12:23:31 PM
My Target still had the same set of unicorns/pegaus ponies that was there last week. (The 2 I bought last week, Twilight and Moondancer were missing  They had the 4 remaining unicorn/pegasus ponies  2 Snuzzles, and 1 Minty today. One of the Snuzzles was in the 1st style Collector box but I think she might have been repackaged and returned. She had a large blue mark on her and her mane looked messy compared to the other Snuzzle on the shelf. There were also two Pretty Parlor sets.

I bought Sunbeam today. :) She has a couple of marks on her but she's still really pretty. The retro ponies were in the same spot they've been for the last few weeks but the proper shelf tag for them had the Pretty Parlor on it.

I'm wondering now if the Rainbow ponies will get restocked or if only the unicorn/Pegasus set will be restocked from now on?

Ponyfan

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: CherryTreats on September 23, 2018, 09:37:56 PM
I finally found all the new ones at one Target! They put them out recently. I had checked the same Target only a week or two ago. They are so pretty! :D Three other Targets I checked did not have any of the new ones, but had rainbows and collectors.
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Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on September 27, 2018, 12:20:26 PM
I finally found all the new ones at one Target! They put them out recently. I had checked the same Target only a week or two ago. They are so pretty! :D Three other Targets I checked did not have any of the new ones, but had rainbows and collectors.
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Wow! So pretty!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 27, 2018, 12:23:44 PM
I finally found all the new ones at one Target! They put them out recently. I had checked the same Target only a week or two ago. They are so pretty! :D Three other Targets I checked did not have any of the new ones, but had rainbows and collectors.
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Now that's a pretty sight!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 27, 2018, 12:26:34 PM
I finally found all the new ones at one Target! They put them out recently. I had checked the same Target only a week or two ago. They are so pretty! :D Three other Targets I checked did not have any of the new ones, but had rainbows and collectors.
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Congrats. :) They look fabulous together. I'm still looking to complete my Rainbow and Unicorn/Pegasus sets.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on September 28, 2018, 09:08:21 PM
This set has arrived here in northern Cali, I saw it with my own eyes. If you're out hunting and have time to check the other isles. Guessing this might be the case, I browsed and found them tucked in an isle that was across from the other MLP items.

Wanted so badly to buy Firefly but I didn't want to be greedy and left her for someone else to find and delight over. Because nothing beats buying a G1 new in the store after all these years.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on September 29, 2018, 07:57:39 AM
I found another full set of the unicorn/pegasus ponies today with an extra Medley left from the first set that Target got. I bought 3 of the first set. The 2 Snuzzles and 1 Minty were still on the shelves and there were no Rainbow ponies.

Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on October 03, 2018, 10:25:01 AM
I found another full set of the unicorn/pegasus ponies today with an extra Medley left from the first set that Target got. I bought 3 of the first set. The 2 Snuzzles and 1 Minty were still on the shelves and there were no Rainbow ponies.

Ponyfan

Ugh! So lucky!  I keep checking, but there is still only a small assortment of collectors and rainbows
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: hyenacub on October 03, 2018, 02:28:46 PM
AHH I have been wanting a picture of Sunbeam!  She looks great!  The only 35th nniversay one I would *consider* getting.  hm I need to commission  baby Sunbeam.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 03, 2018, 02:32:03 PM
My million dollar question is, will anyone be bringing the unicorns and pegasus to ponycon O.O.

And if they do, will I be able to resist them O.O.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Kiwichi on October 03, 2018, 03:19:20 PM
OMG the ponies are gorgeous!!!  *faints*

No signs wave 3 in the here, midwest US... *sighs*
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on October 04, 2018, 03:30:56 PM
Guys, I am so happy! I’ve been checking three Targets for what seems like weeks, and there was never a sign of Wave 3. Today I went to a Target I hadn’t checked in a while and my heart sank as I saw just a full set of collector ponies and Sunlight with rainbow ponies behind her. I figured I should at least look through them just to be sure. Right behind Sunlight was Glory! She was the only one there but that’s okay. She was my first pony originally, along with Peachy. ^.^ I asked an employee if there were any in the back, and he said there weren’t but that once I bought Glory it would trigger the Target system to order more, which would probably arrive on Monday then. I found that interesting, because it seemed like the computer didn’t count the collector ponies as the same thing as Wave 3.

Anyway, I’m going to check again Monday; let me know if you’d like me to pick up any I possibly find, I’d be glad to help out. I don’t think I need any more than the Glory I found today, so if I do find a set I’d be glad to get it for someone who’s looking for it.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on October 05, 2018, 01:37:09 AM
With these now being released, have they gone through all three planned years or can we expect more to be revealed?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 05, 2018, 03:43:09 AM
It is rumoured but remains to be confirmed that this is just the first year.

What might come next, however, we're waiting on Basic Fun to confirm. I guess the toy fair may be the first time that happens - although I guess we don't know what kind of schedule they're working to. It seems like the US races ahead of everywhere else so it might be that the first confirmation we get of anything else is someone finding it in the States...

It's fun to wait and see ;)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: achab1984 on October 05, 2018, 12:36:14 PM
I finally found all the new ones at one Target! They put them out recently. I had checked the same Target only a week or two ago. They are so pretty! :D Three other Targets I checked did not have any of the new ones, but had rainbows and collectors.
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I love that picture! :)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: bladed on October 05, 2018, 12:55:59 PM
wait, i'm confused... been reading through the thread but... are these available in the UK in stores? (ANY of these sets) i'm not really up to date on these releases...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on October 05, 2018, 02:19:21 PM
Here's my pics of the unicorns and pegasus set.

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Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 05, 2018, 02:21:22 PM
So pretty. Congrats Ponyfan. :3
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on October 05, 2018, 02:24:33 PM
So pretty. Congrats Ponyfan. :3


I only own Sunbeam, Moondancer and Twilight so far. These are in the store pics I took. ;)


Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on October 05, 2018, 02:34:43 PM
Wow it's so fun to see them looking brand new in their packages like that... I can't wait till they get here!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 05, 2018, 02:38:47 PM
*packs bag and heads off to raid Ponyfan's town*
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on October 05, 2018, 03:00:01 PM
*packs bag and heads off to raid Ponyfan's town*

*waits for Taffeta to arrive to show her where to find ponies*

Ponyfan

Post Merge: October 06, 2018, 10:19:57 AM

I checked my lucky Target again today. The 2 Snuzzles and Minty were still there along with a new Bluebelle (She wasn't there last week) and only Medley and Sunbeam left from the unicorn/pegaus set.  There were also 3 Pretty Parlors.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 07, 2018, 11:07:02 AM
*packs bag and heads off to raid Ponyfan's town*

*waits for Taffeta to arrive to show her where to find ponies*

Ponyfan

Post Merge: October 06, 2018, 10:19:57 AM

I checked my lucky Target again today. The 2 Snuzzles and Minty were still there along with a new Bluebelle (She wasn't there last week) and only Medley and Sunbeam left from the unicorn/pegaus set.  There were also 3 Pretty Parlors.


Ponyfan

People are leaving Medley behind? Gasp! The HEATHENS!

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on October 07, 2018, 02:51:05 PM
They did have a pair of Medleys last week so one found a new home. :)  I just realized that Target had a full set of ponies last week so at least 5 were sold maybe more since Bluebelle appeared.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 07, 2018, 03:17:37 PM
Did we ever find out if Basic Fun said yes or no to the Celestial Swirls?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nhal039 on October 08, 2018, 12:41:11 PM
Not wave 3 but Australia is getting in wave 2 (so far 4 out if the 6) the distribution is getting better
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 09, 2018, 12:25:06 PM
Not wave 3 but Australia is getting in wave 2 (so far 4 out if the 6) the distribution is getting better

I'm really glad these are proving to be more global than they originally suggested. To begin with we weren't getting Collector Ponies, but we did  -so I hope that they will get to more places in Europe and also out to Aus and NZ as well if the others sell well. It's interesting that here the Rainbows seem to be John Lewis's focus right now but Toymaster only has CPs in their magazine for the Christmas period.

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nhal039 on October 09, 2018, 01:54:33 PM
The rainbows have different packing to in au, the packing is in a navy blueish with a basic rainbow at the bottom. The box is rather bland
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 09, 2018, 02:07:38 PM
The rainbows have different packing to in au, the packing is in a navy blueish with a basic rainbow at the bottom. The box is rather bland

That's interesting. Got any photos?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 09, 2018, 02:52:13 PM
The rainbows have different packing to in au, the packing is in a navy blueish with a basic rainbow at the bottom. The box is rather bland

And the package crazy continues! Pictures needed!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nhal039 on October 10, 2018, 01:06:15 AM
I will try get some from friends. I don't have the ponies in hand yet to take pics myself. I just saw the back of the Box and it only has the 4 ponies on it so it looks like skydancer and moonstone will not ever be coming to au. The distributor is also cotton on which is mostly a clothing store so it was very unexpected that they would actually get in ponies

Post Merge: October 10, 2018, 01:07:26 AM

I have seen on Facebook people struggling to find starshine I wonder if some ponies are getting short packaged? It's a very strange run but so glad they are being found globally
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 10, 2018, 12:13:43 PM
I will try get some from friends. I don't have the ponies in hand yet to take pics myself. I just saw the back of the Box and it only has the 4 ponies on it so it looks like skydancer and moonstone will not ever be coming to au. The distributor is also cotton on which is mostly a clothing store so it was very unexpected that they would actually get in ponies

Post Merge: October 10, 2018, 01:07:26 AM

I have seen on Facebook people struggling to find starshine I wonder if some ponies are getting short packaged? It's a very strange run but so glad they are being found globally

hey hun, i just ordered mine from Cotton On NZ, darn i didn't know they will only be doing the 4, i need skydancer in my life :sad:
where did you find out about the blue  packaging?
ps i just read they (the 4 rainbows) are exclusive to cotton on.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nhal039 on October 10, 2018, 12:54:07 PM
There are pictures up on Facebook of the packaging :) people have got them from cotton on already
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 10, 2018, 12:56:44 PM
the wait is killing me, hopefully i will have them on hand before the weekend.:D
im such an idiot, they have free shipping till midnight tonight and in my hast i pressed click and collect...........
throws fakies at myself :P
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: MLPLover77 on October 10, 2018, 04:50:57 PM
Oh my goodness! I can't wait!  :biggrin: I definitely want Firefly and Medley.  And possibly Twilight. I already have Moondancer and Glory so not sure if I'll buy the 35th Anniversary editions.  I've been stalking my Target for new ponies. So far I've only seen the Collector ponies and the Rainbow ponies. I'm in Sarasota, FL. 

Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: achab1984 on October 10, 2018, 06:11:26 PM
The rainbows have different packing to in au, the packing is in a navy blueish with a basic rainbow at the bottom. The box is rather bland

I came along some pictures of them on Instagram! I was like " WHAT?!!!" when I saw them. And there is only four ponies pictured on the back. That is if I remember right......
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 10, 2018, 06:37:32 PM
The rainbows have different packing to in au, the packing is in a navy blueish with a basic rainbow at the bottom. The box is rather bland

I came along some pictures of them on Instagram! I was like " WHAT?!!!" when I saw them. And there is only four ponies pictured on the back. That is if I remember right......
are there any links, i would love to see :D
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: achab1984 on October 11, 2018, 08:57:08 AM
So what about Bow-Tie and Applejack? Buttons and Seashell? Are they going to be out too? I hope so!

I was wondering that the other day! They skipped them!
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 11, 2018, 09:02:20 AM
I don't think they've necessarily skipped because we haven't had Basic Fun comment on any future sets decisively yet I don't think. Just some rumours, I believe, from stuff they've said and so on.

But it makes sense that they'd have different types showcased, not just all Earthies. I mean this way they've done Collector Ponies, unicorn and pegasus ponies and rainbow ponies. Three different sets from the early years. I wouldn't mind if they didn't do the y2 set, to be honest. Y3 is much more iconic to me as a Brit and I wouldn't mind if it was shy pose BT and AJ in the set as we had them too...

So Ihope they will skip the y2 set and go to y3 if they do more Earthies. BUT I know in the US the y2 earthies have more of a presence than they do here. So they might get a release too.

The downside of doing the y2 earthies is they won't ever have another use for the sitting pose again. That doesn't make a lot of production sense. But then, they did Moondancer and Sunbeam, and that doesn't have a lot of great remake potential either...so...
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: LadyMoondancer on October 11, 2018, 10:30:53 AM
As long as they skip the BBE set . . . that's the only set where I think I'd cry if they made them.  :P  (If they still had BBEs that is.)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 11, 2018, 01:26:51 PM
As long as they skip the BBE set . . . that's the only set where I think I'd cry if they made them.  :P  (If they still had BBEs that is.)

XD

Basic Fun Announces The Beddy Bye Eyes
Lady Moondancer: :bawl:
Basic Fun:Oh look. Our customers are overwhelmed with joy.
 Lady Moondancer :wail:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Al-1701 on October 11, 2018, 01:54:57 PM
Still no sign of Wave 3 here in MI.  I have seen the Collectors with the wrap around packaging, but I'm wondering if we're several months behind the curve here.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on October 12, 2018, 04:43:37 AM
As long as they skip the BBE set . . . that's the only set where I think I'd cry if they made them.  :P  (If they still had BBEs that is.)
I with you on that. :lol: Although wouldn't it be awesome if they made that set in regular poses :heart:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 12, 2018, 05:46:46 AM
As long as they skip the BBE set . . . that's the only set where I think I'd cry if they made them.  :P  (If they still had BBEs that is.)

XD

Basic Fun Announces The Beddy Bye Eyes
Lady Moondancer: :bawl:
Basic Fun:Oh look. Our customers are overwhelmed with joy.
 Lady Moondancer :wail:

XD

As a special gift set of course! Featuring previously unreleased BBE babies like Truly. With BBE. Of course ;)

In seriousness, I think it is unlikely as I think if Basic Fun is doing any googling to find out people's opinions, they'd realise that set divides people. Not worth spending the money on the mechanism design. But I also think it unlikely they will sell regular versions. I will literally stampede anyone in my way to get a regular baby Shady, as she's been a want of mine forever, but I don't see it happening.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: heathersmoo on October 12, 2018, 11:48:22 AM
There's a full set of rainbows stinking up the Fashion Square mall Target in Orlando if someone has need.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Mareacooda on October 12, 2018, 01:24:45 PM
I excited see more  retro G1s! I have Snuzzle, Skydancer and Sunlight all ponies I don't have orginal G1s...
Out 3rd wave I like Moondance and Twilight...
I love bring 3rd year Rainbow ponies like Starflower... and babies
Anyone else like see some other yrs re released?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 12, 2018, 03:02:35 PM
As long as they skip the BBE set . . . that's the only set where I think I'd cry if they made them.  :P  (If they still had BBEs that is.)

XD

Basic Fun Announces The Beddy Bye Eyes
Lady Moondancer: :bawl:
Basic Fun:Oh look. Our customers are overwhelmed with joy.
 Lady Moondancer :wail:

XD

As a special gift set of course! Featuring previously unreleased BBE babies like Truly. With BBE. Of course ;)

In seriousness, I think it is unlikely as I think if Basic Fun is doing any googling to find out people's opinions, they'd realise that set divides people. Not worth spending the money on the mechanism design. But I also think it unlikely they will sell regular versions. I will literally stampede anyone in my way to get a regular baby Shady, as she's been a want of mine forever, but I don't see it happening.

Note to self: If you see a woman with rocket boosters heading for the retro pony section, run to the side, not the front.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on October 13, 2018, 11:26:00 AM
I checked Target again today and only Medley was left from the unicorn/pegasus set. :sad: There were still 2 Snuzzle and a Minty but Bluebelle was gone.


Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Haruna on October 13, 2018, 07:16:46 PM
I excited see more  retro G1s! I have Snuzzle, Skydancer and Sunlight all ponies I don't have orginal G1s...
Out 3rd wave I like Moondance and Twilight...
I love bring 3rd year Rainbow ponies like Starflower... and babies
Anyone else like see some other yrs re released?
Yes! I'm afraid of wanting too much, but I'd really love to see the first set of babies rereleased, mostly so that little girls could play with them. :heart:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: banditpony on October 14, 2018, 06:29:45 AM
I excited see more  retro G1s! I have Snuzzle, Skydancer and Sunlight all ponies I don't have orginal G1s...
Out 3rd wave I like Moondance and Twilight...
I love bring 3rd year Rainbow ponies like Starflower... and babies
Anyone else like see some other yrs re released?

Oh totally.
My fave ponies are from later years so I am sure I'll never see them. XD
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 14, 2018, 06:48:40 AM
The Baby Ponies and the Baby Sea Ponies. :lovey:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Sunset on October 19, 2018, 06:11:41 AM
I finally found the 3rd wave!  :frolic: I've already posted a review video, link is in my sig.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 19, 2018, 06:26:59 AM
I finally found the 3rd wave!  :frolic: I've already posted a review video, link is in my sig.

That's awesome Sunset!  :green: :green: :green: :hifive:
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: achab1984 on October 19, 2018, 06:53:11 AM
I finally found the 3rd wave!  :frolic: I've already posted a review video, link is in my sig.

This is awesome that you found the whole set! :)
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: DreamvalleyMLP on October 19, 2018, 01:06:20 PM
Did they erase the sculpted shoe on Firefly's (and Medley's) bent front leg ? (I don't know what else to call that weird line around her hoof  -_- )
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Ponyfan on October 19, 2018, 01:30:24 PM
I finally found the 3rd wave!  :frolic: I've already posted a review video, link is in my sig.



Congrats Sunset :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

I'm hoping I will find more Wave 3s and Rainbows over the weekend.


Ponyfan

Post Merge: October 20, 2018, 11:35:35 AM

I went to Target and they had restocked retro ponies but instead of it being the unicorns/pegasus set there was a full set of Collector ponies :sad:  I'm afraid they might be there for quite a while as I have all of the Collector ponies I need. There were also 3 Pretty Parlors but no Rainbows. My Target has not had Rainbows for the last few weeks.

Ponyfan
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on October 20, 2018, 05:32:09 PM
I made a trip to Target yesterday and they finally had Cotton Candy, Moonstone and Parasol so I could finish the first two waves but no third wave ponies.  Maybe by the time I get back down there in a month or so they'll have some.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: pony_magick on October 25, 2018, 04:35:19 AM
I finally found all the new ones at one Target! They put them out recently. I had checked the same Target only a week or two ago. They are so pretty! :D Three other Targets I checked did not have any of the new ones, but had rainbows and collectors.
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I so want them all, plus the Pretty Parlour! Why can’t NZ get in on the fun? We got the 25th anniversary ponies so why not the 35th?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 25, 2018, 12:07:00 PM
pony-magic. have you tried getting hold of mighty ape (they are are big supplier of pop culture and toys in NZ) or Harvey Wholesale's (a toy supplier in NZ) if they plan on getting them in.
i keep meaning to email mighty ape but keep forgetting.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: pony_magick on October 25, 2018, 01:54:12 PM
That’s a brilliant idea! I didn’t think of them as I don’t buy much from them. I might email another store here in Christchurch that might also be interested.

I’ve email Mighty Ape and will let you know the response. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 25, 2018, 01:58:15 PM
oh yes please, yes fingers crossed. they were really good when i emailed them earlier this year about the my little pony loyal subjects figures. they asked for pictures of them then said they would be in in a couple of months and they were :D
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nhal039 on October 25, 2018, 02:24:07 PM
pony-magic. have you tried getting hold of mighty ape (they are are big supplier of pop culture and toys in NZ) or Harvey Wholesale's (a toy supplier in NZ) if they plan on getting them in.
i keep meaning to email mighty ape but keep forgetting.

A person emailed basic toys (or the company that actually makes the ponies), they said cotton on would be the sole supplier of the ponies in au, so chances are that no other stories here will stock them. We where all so surprised to learn the cotton on had exclusive rights to them
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 25, 2018, 02:26:13 PM
:sad:
thanks for the heads up hun. when was that do you know?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: pony_magick on October 25, 2018, 02:32:20 PM
That sucks! If they’re the sole provider then they should sell the rest! Has anyone asked them if they plan to release the others?
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 25, 2018, 02:52:27 PM
what cotton on? no i haven't.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: nhal039 on October 25, 2018, 03:09:47 PM
That sucks! If they’re the sole provider then they should sell the rest! Has anyone asked them if they plan to release the others?

The way toy companies work is basic fun would only supply what the stores ask for, the stores dictate terms for the most part rather than the supplier (this isn't always accurate but for the sake of simplicity its easier to explain this way). This is reflected in Cotton on having an exclusive box with just 4 ponies, cotton on would have made in there agreement that they would be sole suppliers.
I would guess that since mlp is new to cotton on and they must slowly be expanding in to a toy range that they where quite conservative in the amounts they ordered in. They would have choosen the 4 they did rather than the 6 as they thought they would sell better. Asking cotton on to expand the range is the way to get what you want, also rally up lots of people to support this and all get them to email cotton on to get them to listen
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: pony_magick on October 25, 2018, 04:59:16 PM
Emailed Cotton On and they aren’t going to be selling any other ponies other than the 4 rainbow ones they currently have. :(
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: shabbychicdee on October 25, 2018, 06:42:17 PM
aw thats a shame. really quick response though.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Taffeta on October 26, 2018, 01:19:39 PM
Emailed Cotton On and they aren’t going to be selling any other ponies other than the 4 rainbow ones they currently have. :(

But by asking them the question, you might have put a thought into their heads. It would probably not hurt if more of you guys from that region of the world contacted them with similar questions (not all on the same day of course, lol), as it might well make them think again.
Title: Re: Third Wave of 35th Anniversary Ponies spotted in stores (Target)by Cloverofmist
Post by: Galactica on October 26, 2018, 04:13:45 PM
pony-magic. have you tried getting hold of mighty ape (they are are big supplier of pop culture and toys in NZ) or Harvey Wholesale's (a toy supplier in NZ) if they plan on getting them in.
i keep meaning to email mighty ape but keep forgetting.

A person emailed basic toys (or the company that actually makes the ponies), they said cotton on would be the sole supplier of the ponies in au, so chances are that no other stories here will stock them. We where all so surprised to learn the cotton on had exclusive rights to them

Well, at least for now- maybe that will change by later this year or next year- in the past places like ToysRus have had exclusive rights to certain lines- but then the ponies (or dolls) popped up in other places anyway-  I assume that exclusivity is not "forever" probably just for a limited time.  Maybe other retailers can jump in once the exclusivity period is over (it is never super long for toys- maybe till christmas)

I do think it is a good idea though to contact Cotton and tell them you want the OTHER ponies-   it also couldn't hurt to contact your other main retailers and ask for these products- 

I can tell you definitively that Companies put a lot of stock into this kind of feedback-  I had a case involving big box stores like Costco and Target (major retailers here) and I discovered that they both have a formula that they use for customer inquiries (and complaints)- like every 1 person complaining = 25 people probably had the same issue... (same probably works for asks)
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