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Title: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Sunset on February 21, 2020, 08:46:09 AM
So news has already started to flow from the New York Toy Fair this year!  I thought it might be good to have a single place to compile any announcements or pictures found.

So far MLPMerch has posted two of the new items that Hasbro has officially announced.
A large talking Celestia and a pack of blind bag correction, 3 inch molded mane sized unicorns
 https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/02/hasbro-reveals-two-new-my-little-pony-Products.html (https://www.mlpmerch.com/2020/02/hasbro-reveals-two-new-my-little-pony-Products.html)

Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Ragamuffin on February 21, 2020, 09:14:02 AM
There's also a typical set with the Mane 6 and Princesses coming out, for... $90?! I hope that's a placeholder... I don't think a set like that has ever been that expensive. They're usually only like $60 or 70 at most; even the big fashion style ones, I think.

There's no information on it further than its name and price. No pictures or description yet...: https://www.abgee.co.uk/my-little-pony-mega-friendship-collection.html

"My Little Pony Mega Friendship Collection". "Mega" I feel implies a large number... I wonder who all is in it? I hope it's not just the princesses and Mane 6... with maybe Potion Nova thrown into the mix.

I predicted we would see DJ P0n-3 during the fair and I was right about that. :biggrin: We haven't seen her brushable yet, though, just that figure. I wonder if we'll get a Minty brushable too. :lol: I can imagine that they'll show off the EQG Fashion Squad set of her at least.

I just found out those unicorns aren't minifigures/blind bags, but are full-sized 3 inch figures!
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: gabumon on February 21, 2020, 11:02:07 AM
stalking thread! 
 :happy:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Taffeta on February 21, 2020, 11:15:36 AM
Genuinely so shallow posting here but really only stalking for Basic Fun news xD
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 21, 2020, 11:25:18 AM
There's also a typical set with the Mane 6 and Princesses coming out, for... $90?! I hope that's a placeholder... I don't think a set like that has ever been that expensive. They're usually only like $60 or 70 at most; even the big fashion style ones, I think.

There's no information on it further than its name and price. No pictures or description yet...: https://www.abgee.co.uk/my-little-pony-mega-friendship-collection.html

"My Little Pony Mega Friendship Collection". "Mega" I feel implies a large number... I wonder who all is in it? I hope it's not just the princesses and Mane 6... with maybe Potion Nova thrown into the mix.

I predicted we would see DJ P0n-3 during the fair and I was right about that. :biggrin: We haven't seen her brushable yet, though, just that figure. I wonder if we'll get a Minty brushable too. :lol: I can imagine that they'll show off the EQG Fashion Squad set of her at least.

I just found out those unicorns aren't minifigures/blind bags, but are full-sized 3 inch figures!

Which is probably exactly what it will be.  >_< Like that one M6 pack with Luna and I think Minty and Maud.

 Or the Mane Six Giant Merpony pack, instead of Skystar, Novo, Salina Blue, Silver Stream and Haven Bay.

Or that "show hair accurate" fashion style pack. Can't they do anything else for a change?

Post Merge: February 21, 2020, 11:25:41 AM

Genuinely so shallow posting here but really only stalking for Basic Fun news xD

That's not shallow
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: shabbychicdee on February 21, 2020, 11:53:04 AM
Genuinely so shallow posting here but really only stalking for Basic Fun news xD
me too ;)
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Sunset on February 21, 2020, 12:18:40 PM
There's also a typical set with the Mane 6 and Princesses coming out, for... $90?! I hope that's a placeholder... I don't think a set like that has ever been that expensive. They're usually only like $60 or 70 at most; even the big fashion style ones, I think.

There's no information on it further than its name and price. No pictures or description yet...: https://www.abgee.co.uk/my-little-pony-mega-friendship-collection.html

"My Little Pony Mega Friendship Collection". "Mega" I feel implies a large number... I wonder who all is in it? I hope it's not just the princesses and Mane 6... with maybe Potion Nova thrown into the mix.

I predicted we would see DJ P0n-3 during the fair and I was right about that. :biggrin: We haven't seen her brushable yet, though, just that figure. I wonder if we'll get a Minty brushable too. :lol: I can imagine that they'll show off the EQG Fashion Squad set of her at least.

I just found out those unicorns aren't minifigures/blind bags, but are full-sized 3 inch figures!

Your right!  I find it a little concerning that the continued trend towards non-brushable ponies.

Re: the big multipack.  I think it’s guaranteed to have the mane 6 but maybe it will be like the last TRU exclusive pack that came with 12 ponies.  On the other hand, I’d rather not be tempted to buy large packs even if it’s “only half-filled” with mane 6.  So hear me Hasbro!  Either big packs should be a minimum 75% new characters or save the new characters for single releases!
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Carrehz on February 21, 2020, 01:53:18 PM
*crosses fingers for Basic Fun news*
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on February 21, 2020, 02:05:20 PM
I kind of want the molded unicorn set.  Then I can easily create customs without having to figure out how to get the plugs out to rehair them.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Ragamuffin on February 21, 2020, 02:15:16 PM
I kind of want the molded unicorn set.  Then I can easily create customs without having to figure out how to get the plugs out to rehair them.   :biggrin:

Optimistic way to look at things! :biggrin:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on February 21, 2020, 08:09:33 PM
I'm hoping they reveal more non-Mane 6 brushables. The molded set with DJ and Starlight is a good start but I want to brush their hair, you know?
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Sunset on February 22, 2020, 10:19:13 AM
Video posted on Hasbro’s Twitter

 https://mobile.twitter.com/Hasbro/status/1231256049459630080?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet (https://mobile.twitter.com/Hasbro/status/1231256049459630080?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Taffeta on February 22, 2020, 10:27:30 AM
Video posted on Hasbro’s Twitter

 https://mobile.twitter.com/Hasbro/status/1231256049459630080?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet (https://mobile.twitter.com/Hasbro/status/1231256049459630080?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)

I'm getting mixed vibes from that post and whether we're meant to see this as interim or a whole new thing.

I find irony in the obviously brony protest comments.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 22, 2020, 11:12:59 AM
Video posted on Hasbro’s Twitter

 https://mobile.twitter.com/Hasbro/status/1231256049459630080?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet (https://mobile.twitter.com/Hasbro/status/1231256049459630080?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)

That display was pretty sparse. But then, so is Hasbro's creativity.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Ragamuffin on February 22, 2020, 11:19:29 AM
There's apparently a Cadence set like the Celestia and Luna Fashion Squads. Pics aren't great, though.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on February 22, 2020, 12:36:04 PM
Is that the entire display? It's so small... I hope they still end up showing more, particularly new normal ponies (y'know with the nylon hair...). The set with Starlight and DJ with the molded hair is cute and all but I want to brush their hair... please Hasbro.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Sunset on February 22, 2020, 01:09:20 PM
I agree that the display is really small.

In other news, here are some pictures by bizarro_toys on Instagram of the Basic Fun ponies

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B84ihgtARyU/?igshid=vwue92421v24 (https://www.instagram.com/p/B84ihgtARyU/?igshid=vwue92421v24)

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B84hzcWgWAY/?igshid=14q7fm04phq8s (https://www.instagram.com/p/B84hzcWgWAY/?igshid=14q7fm04phq8s)
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 22, 2020, 01:14:47 PM
I'm hoping Tootsie will be more green and less yellow
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: shabbychicdee on February 22, 2020, 02:11:31 PM
Surprise  :hearts:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 22, 2020, 03:08:19 PM
I'm hoping Tootsie will be more green and less yellow

Glad to know I'm not the only one who noticed that she is more yellow.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Taffeta on February 22, 2020, 03:10:08 PM
Thanks Sunset :D

Nice to see Surprise at last too! I am trying to work out if her balloons are blue or whether it's the lighting.

Lickety Split genuinely looks more like the continental European version than the y3 version. That isn't a bad thing though.

I can't remember what shade Tootsie was in the UK photos. It may be the picture, we'll have to see.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Carrehz on February 22, 2020, 03:27:09 PM
aaa, they're all so gorgeous! It's nice that they're making Heart Throb; I *still* haven't gotten my paws on an original HT ^^;

Tootsie's so yellow :O I wonder if they'll change her colour for the final release. And is it just me, or are Gusty's symbols purpler than the original's? I'm not as familiar with US Gusty's symbol, I only have the UK version.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 22, 2020, 04:04:55 PM
Gusty is so white and pristine looking. I'm tempted.

Surprise's hair is awesome!
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: achab1984 on February 22, 2020, 05:42:47 PM
I cant wait to see the Basic Fun ponies to come out!!! :) Like I need more new ponies! LOL
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 22, 2020, 05:48:11 PM
I cant wait to see the Basic Fun ponies to come out!!! :) Like I need more new ponies! LOL

I wanna see those baby ponies! I sure hope they'll give us Big Brothers.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: caseysealia on February 22, 2020, 06:21:56 PM
Oh my goshh Heart Throb is stunning I can't even. I'm so excited for these girls, they look so accurate! And the ones that don't it suits them well!! Its so weird seeing a crisp clean Gusty and Surprise! And unpopular opinion, but Tootsie looks cute yellow! Gusty's symbols also look better color wise to me as well.

G4 is dead to me
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Mrs. Prospector on February 22, 2020, 06:46:47 PM
G4 is dead to me

Couldn't agree more. There's no toys at the booth we haven't seen yet. It feels like even with these new designs, Hasbro is desperately trying to keep G4 relevant, with all the products trying to rely on outdated memes and what's trendy at the moment (The "bestie!" description of that kissing Celestia toy and the "om nom nom" Dash pillow are the worst offenders here). MLP really needs to start anew instead of increasingly milking and dumbing down the generation that has lasted an entire decade at this point.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: shabbychicdee on February 22, 2020, 07:37:33 PM
Oh my goshh Heart Throb is stunning I can't even. I'm so excited for these girls, they look so accurate! And the ones that don't it suits them well!! Its so weird seeing a crisp clean Gusty and Surprise! And unpopular opinion, but Tootsie looks cute yellow! Gusty's symbols also look better color wise to me as well.

G4 is dead to me
agree with everything here.
 though i have mint versions of everything i find tootsie interesting being the yellow colour or she would be exactly what i have already and gusty and surprise would be more white so may have to put on the want list.
and adding to the last 2 comments......hasbro is dead to me. g4 toys ended long ago.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: otocolobus_manul on February 22, 2020, 07:48:07 PM
Still not a single pony life Rainbow Dash. I was hoping for mane 6 brushables, and I’m still let down.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Sunset on February 22, 2020, 07:53:08 PM
Still not a single pony life Rainbow Dash. I was hoping for mane 6 brushables, and I’m still let down.

That says a lot doesn’t it.   I guess there’s that nom nom pillow  :shrug:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Safflower on February 22, 2020, 08:47:29 PM
Yeah geeze, Tootsie is neon. Also, Sparkler's tail being half purple half red is interesting.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: TheBeatlesPkmnFan42 on February 22, 2020, 09:35:24 PM
Still not a single pony life Rainbow Dash. I was hoping for mane 6 brushables, and I’m still let down.

Yeah I'm really surprised they didn't show her there? We know she's coming out because of the (now deleted) trailer for the toys...
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Dragonflitter on February 22, 2020, 09:43:07 PM
Ooooo Sparkler was my first pony as a child! I may have to cave in and get her when Basic Fun releases her, even though I still have my original (quite beat up er loved) and several minty versions of her lol.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: brightberry on February 22, 2020, 09:45:30 PM
Oh,  I’m loving the Basic Fun’s!!  This is so exciting to see!

I don’t have a Tootsie, so I hope she turns a bit more green in the final release.  I like the new color, but I like the old color more.  I also love Sparkler’s new tail!  I hope they keep it.  Would be neat to see Gusty’s tail with a 2nd color too.

Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: WingsOfMasquerade on February 23, 2020, 12:23:14 AM
Hooray for Toyfair!
And Surprise! Even though she wasn't at the UK one, everybody kind of knew she'd be on the set but it's nice to see her for real with the insta photos you found. But really, why are photos of BF so hard to find? I was doing tons of searches all over the internet and that insta is the ONLY photo of BF that I could find at all that wasn't their new electronic care bears or whatever. It's weird, it's like no coverage...

I'm still SUPER happy with the new set coming out.
This gang is just so nostalgic...it seems like for lots of people. I must own them all!
Cherries Jubilee with that soft pink hair...so nice. She'll look a cute variant.
I do wonder why they're treating Sparkler differently than everyone else.
Dollyhair has "Wisteria" hair that is her exact color from days of old, so it is well known that companies can make such a color.

I hope there's more news from them since this lasts thru Tuesday, I think.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Aflame on February 23, 2020, 01:59:40 AM
RERELEASES!!!!! can't wait come on basic fun send loads to the uk *makes grabby hands at all *G1s*
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on February 23, 2020, 05:30:22 AM
If the pony life pillows go on clearance I'll be harvesting the embroidery to make patches.
I guess it'll be nice to have yet another year to focus my hobby budget elsewhere.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Carrehz on February 23, 2020, 07:09:47 AM
I guess it'll be nice to have yet another year to focus my hobby budget elsewhere.

Yeah, this is how I see it, too. Hasbro's loss is other companies' gain ;)
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Taffeta on February 23, 2020, 08:16:36 AM
RERELEASES!!!!! can't wait come on basic fun send loads to the uk *makes grabby hands at all *G1s*

They were all (except Surprise) at our Toy Fair in London in Jan so we can hope to see them at some point this year :D
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Sunset on February 23, 2020, 08:33:05 AM
Additional Basic Fun photos.  Sadly, there seem to have been no other ponies at the booth.  And at least one person on Facebook claimed that the Basic Fun people said that they where having trouble finding retailers so this might be the last set.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub (https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub)
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 23, 2020, 09:36:54 AM
Additional Basic Fun photos.  Sadly, there seem to have been no other ponies at the booth.  And at least one person on Facebook claimed that the Basic Fun people said that they where having trouble finding retailers so this might be the last set.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub (https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub)

That would suck hardcore.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Taffeta on February 23, 2020, 10:55:29 AM
Additional Basic Fun photos.  Sadly, there seem to have been no other ponies at the booth.  And at least one person on Facebook claimed that the Basic Fun people said that they where having trouble finding retailers so this might be the last set.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub (https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub)

Doesn't seem to be a shortage of retailers here, they keep appearing in more and more places :/ But I guess the US market is going to make or break the line in the end.

Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: gabumon on February 23, 2020, 11:58:34 AM
Ugh nothing good by Hasbro this year.

Maybe we need to start a Basic Fun Arena at this point.
 :yikes:

Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on February 24, 2020, 07:11:51 AM
Additional Basic Fun photos.  Sadly, there seem to have been no other ponies at the booth.  And at least one person on Facebook claimed that the Basic Fun people said that they where having trouble finding retailers so this might be the last set.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub (https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub)

If they would open up orders on their site for us to buy from them directly, I would in a heartbeat.  Even if it was a little more expensive because I had to pay shipping and didn't get a bulk discount, it would be worth it because I don't make it to Target overly often as it's an hour away and nowhere closer to me sells these.  I know they sell on Amazon but they only seem to put up the extra stock that they didn't send to the retailers so it's hit or miss if the ones I'm looking for will be available for purchase.  (Seriously, why don't they want our money?)
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 24, 2020, 07:14:17 AM
Additional Basic Fun photos.  Sadly, there seem to have been no other ponies at the booth.  And at least one person on Facebook claimed that the Basic Fun people said that they where having trouble finding retailers so this might be the last set.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub (https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub)

If they would open up orders on their site for us to buy from them directly, I would in a heartbeat.  Even if it was a little more expensive because I had to pay shipping and didn't get a bulk discount, it would be worth it because I don't make it to Target overly often as it's an hour away and nowhere closer to me sells these.  I know they sell on Amazon but they only seem to put up the extra stock that they didn't send to the retailers so it's hit or miss if the ones I'm looking for will be available for purchase.  (Seriously, why don't they want our money?)

I would so buy from them. Still, we can't be too mad. They've done a phenomenal job so far.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Pokeyonekenobie on February 24, 2020, 07:22:46 AM
Additional Basic Fun photos.  Sadly, there seem to have been no other ponies at the booth.  And at least one person on Facebook claimed that the Basic Fun people said that they where having trouble finding retailers so this might be the last set.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub (https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub)

If they would open up orders on their site for us to buy from them directly, I would in a heartbeat.  Even if it was a little more expensive because I had to pay shipping and didn't get a bulk discount, it would be worth it because I don't make it to Target overly often as it's an hour away and nowhere closer to me sells these.  I know they sell on Amazon but they only seem to put up the extra stock that they didn't send to the retailers so it's hit or miss if the ones I'm looking for will be available for purchase.  (Seriously, why don't they want our money?)

I would so buy from them. Still, we can't be too mad. They've done a phenomenal job so far.

I know!  That's why I would be sad if this ended already.  I would love for them to get to baby and the big brother lines.  I selfishly admit that I want custom bait.  And I know that HQG1C does these but some of them are a bit pricey for me to stock up on.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: missbonbon on February 24, 2020, 08:33:26 AM
I really hope they don’t discontinue this!! I’ve been so happy to see these go farther than previous years and wanted to see more keep coming :( our target sells out pretty fast so I don’t know how it can’t be a good seller for them
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Wardah on February 24, 2020, 08:46:22 AM
Additional Basic Fun photos.  Sadly, there seem to have been no other ponies at the booth.  And at least one person on Facebook claimed that the Basic Fun people said that they where having trouble finding retailers so this might be the last set.

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub (https://www.instagram.com/p/B86lyC5gEVy/?igshid=sr1gk749aeub)

If they would open up orders on their site for us to buy from them directly, I would in a heartbeat.  Even if it was a little more expensive because I had to pay shipping and didn't get a bulk discount, it would be worth it because I don't make it to Target overly often as it's an hour away and nowhere closer to me sells these.  I know they sell on Amazon but they only seem to put up the extra stock that they didn't send to the retailers so it's hit or miss if the ones I'm looking for will be available for purchase.  (Seriously, why don't they want our money?)

I would so buy from them. Still, we can't be too mad. They've done a phenomenal job so far.

I know!  That's why I would be sad if this ended already.  I would love for them to get to baby and the big brother lines.  I selfishly admit that I want custom bait.  And I know that HQG1C does these but some of them are a bit pricey for me to stock up on.

That's kind of the same reason I want them to do Sparkle Ponies. I know HQG1C has glittery baits but they are a bit pricey and only come in white. I'm lazy and would like already colored baits to start with.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on February 24, 2020, 08:55:41 AM
If Sparkler comes with two colors in the tail I must have her!

I refuse to buy the revamped G4 stuff, it just does not appeal to me. The weird shaped heads and odd vacant eyes.

How come the G1 eyes look like they're feeling kind eyes and the new G4 eyes look like they're planning to murder you in your sleep?
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Ragamuffin on February 24, 2020, 09:29:21 AM

How come the G1 eyes look like they're feeling kind eyes and the new G4 eyes look like they're planning to murder you in your sleep?

G1 eyes are gentle, horselike... Pony Lifes' are forward-facing like a cat's, topped off with slit pupils that are right in the middle of the eye. Other gens have a round pupil, and the pupil and iris always touch the top of the eye, looking up. G4s eyes looked forward, while still touching the line of the eyelashes. In some of the 2017/movie ponies, namely Fluttershy, eyes looked "forward", like in the Pony Lifes. PLs seem to have the most sclera going on too... other gens have such big pupils/irises, while PLs have a lot of white. :huh:

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For reference, here are the "weird pupils" that some 2017 ponies had:
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I Photoshopped a picture of my Pinkie to have bigger, rounder pupils instead of her "cat eyes". Not perfect as it was a quick edit but I think it's an improvement:
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I made this because I like Fluttershy and Twilight a lot, but Pinkie, Applejack, and Potion Nova are less cute in my opinion because of their eyes.

Sorry for infodumping XD I'm passionate about pony eyes...
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 24, 2020, 09:53:36 AM

How come the G1 eyes look like they're feeling kind eyes and the new G4 eyes look like they're planning to murder you in your sleep?

G1 eyes are gentle, horselike... Pony Lifes' are forward-facing like a cat's, topped off with slit pupils that are right in the middle of the eye. Other gens have a round pupil, and the pupil and iris always touch the top of the eye, looking up. G4s eyes looked forward, while still touching the line of the eyelashes. In some of the 2017/movie ponies, namely Fluttershy, eyes looked "forward", like in the Pony Lifes. PLs seem to have the most sclera going on too... other gens have such big pupils/irises, while PLs have a lot of white. :huh:

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For reference, here are the "weird pupils" that some 2017 ponies had:
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I Photoshopped a picture of my Pinkie to have bigger, rounder pupils instead of her "cat eyes". Not perfect as it was a quick edit but I think it's an improvement:
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I made this because I like Fluttershy and Twilight a lot, but Pinkie, Applejack, and Potion Nova are less cute in my opinion because of their eyes.

Sorry for infodumping XD I'm passionate about pony eyes...

I love your comparisons Ragamuffin.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Dragonflitter on February 24, 2020, 10:02:16 AM
Wow that eye analysis really is... eye-opening! lol.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: shabbychicdee on February 24, 2020, 10:40:08 AM
If Sparkler comes with two colors in the tail I must have her!

I refuse to buy the revamped G4 stuff, it just does not appeal to me. The weird shaped heads and odd vacant eyes.

How come the G1 eyes look like they're feeling kind eyes and the new G4 eyes look like they're planning to murder you in your sleep?

 :nod:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: toyjunky on February 25, 2020, 10:31:30 AM
I am excited for the new Basic Fun G1 ponies. Hopefully they still get picked up by retailers and we can look forward to them later this year. We are lucky we have gotten as many as we have. My only concern is that the G3's are going to shelf warm (as I already see them doing) and so we wont' get the next waves ordered since the tendency has been to run the products under the same code.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Taffeta on February 25, 2020, 10:35:55 AM
Kudos again Ragamuffin on your diagrams xd.

As for whether they will continue or not, they did originally say three years and this is year three. If this is where it ends then it is. It will be sad, but they've done a huge amount for us and we can't be greedy. Then again, all the speculation is based on hearsay and no formal statement from BF about their intentions going forward.

It would be sad to not have Powder and Skyflier, but I guess there's the money for the moulds to consider, so maybe we won't ever get them. BF have almost filled all the early adult pony gaps from the UK line with their products, which are now so plentiful on shelves here - but Powder and Skyflier are outstanding. Still, even if we don't get them, I'm super grateful for all Basic Fun has brought here.

Last year's line at the 2019 London toy fair were 100% ponies that HAsbro didn't bother to sell in the UK - the 2nd set Rainbows and the unipegs. How can I complain given that they did something even Hasbro didn't manage to do 30+ years ago?
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Foxtale on February 25, 2020, 05:55:58 PM
I agree that the display is really small.

In other news, here are some pictures by bizarro_toys on Instagram of the Basic Fun ponies

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B84ihgtARyU/?igshid=vwue92421v24 (https://www.instagram.com/p/B84ihgtARyU/?igshid=vwue92421v24)

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B84hzcWgWAY/?igshid=14q7fm04phq8s (https://www.instagram.com/p/B84hzcWgWAY/?igshid=14q7fm04phq8s)

Thank you for posting and sharing my account!

 I am glad you guys got to see my pictures. (Most circulating the internet are the same set.)

As a huge My Little Pony fan I wanted to make sure everyone received the coverage these amazing toys deserve.  :)

A note, these are still prototypes so they can change in production. Also, they care deeply about getting the ponies right so even if one batch is slightly too green or not pink enough the next one should be better. There is a reason we received unscented versions of the Rainbow Ponies. ;)

There are still more exciting plans for pony in the future. We just have to make sure to keep supporting the releases and going to our local stores and requesting them. :D

If anyone has any additional questions not answered here about Basic Fun ponies let me know ;D
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on February 25, 2020, 10:54:34 PM
I think Heart Throb is a must for me. She was one of my favorites as a child. I had her so-soft version and always loved it when she appeared on the show. I'm also really drawn to Tootsie and Lickety Split.

I'd buy more brushable PL characters but there don't really seem to be any...
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Dreamer on February 26, 2020, 07:16:37 AM
I'd be very sad to see the Basic Fun ponies go, but I'm very grateful for all the ponies they gave us! I got a Medley from them and I love her to bits
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 26, 2020, 07:38:13 AM
Basic Fun Does what Has-don't.  :snicker: :rolleyes:

They'll have my money for however long they keep going. :good:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: MimicPower on February 26, 2020, 08:16:02 AM

There are still more exciting plans for pony in the future. We just have to make sure to keep supporting the releases and going to our local stores and requesting them. :D

If anyone has any additional questions not answered here about Basic Fun ponies let me know ;D


I am glad to read that!! Do you know if the rumors about the plans about baby ponies/big brothers are real?
Thanks for your pictures! this year we have barely had information about the Basic Fun stand.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: JazzMatazz on February 26, 2020, 10:44:29 AM
Am I the only one who noticed the G1 roller skates in the Hasbro booth?   :inlove: I hope they are adult sized!
Found this review it's in spanish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVLiNzPPU5c

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Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Foxtale on February 26, 2020, 12:00:27 PM

There are still more exciting plans for pony in the future. We just have to make sure to keep supporting the releases and going to our local stores and requesting them. :D

If anyone has any additional questions not answered here about Basic Fun ponies let me know ;D


I am glad to read that!! Do you know if the rumors about the plans about baby ponies/big brothers are real?
Thanks for your pictures! this year we have barely had information about the Basic Fun stand.

As of right now, the only items confirmed for this year so far are the ones shown. There were A LOT of releases over the past year or so. This is giving the retailers a chance to catch up before releasing the next big thing. ;D
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 26, 2020, 12:06:13 PM
Am I the only one who noticed the G1 roller skates in the Hasbro booth?   :inlove: I hope they are adult sized!
Found this review it's in spanish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVLiNzPPU5c

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I didn't see that!
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Carrehz on February 26, 2020, 01:09:12 PM
Oooh, nicely spotted, JazzMatazz! I love that shirt ^^

I've found these, I don't think they've been posted already?

https://www.figures.com/2020/02/24/new-york-toy-fair-2020-yume/
Pony Life figures

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/monogram-international-releases-new-products-at-toy-fair-new-york-2020-booth-177-301006192.html
these have My Little Pony listed, but I haven't been able to find any photos - given the other franchises it's listed with, I think this is G1? :D I think they're keyrings.

Has anyone else found it REALLY hard to find Toy Fair photos/coverage/etc this year? I swear it gets more difficult to find stuff every year.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Foxtale on February 26, 2020, 02:55:05 PM
Oooh, nicely spotted, JazzMatazz! I love that shirt ^^

I've found these, I don't think they've been posted already?

https://www.figures.com/2020/02/24/new-york-toy-fair-2020-yume/
Pony Life figures

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/monogram-international-releases-new-products-at-toy-fair-new-york-2020-booth-177-301006192.html
these have My Little Pony listed, but I haven't been able to find any photos - given the other franchises it's listed with, I think this is G1? :D I think they're keyrings.

Has anyone else found it REALLY hard to find Toy Fair photos/coverage/etc this year? I swear it gets more difficult to find stuff every year.

As far as I understand, there wasn't much out available to photograph this year. I checked Monogram Int's booth and didn't see any ponies. I can''t wait to see what they come out with. :D

Aw man, I wish I had gone to the YuMe booth! I want more information on that Celestia Plush with the "real hair".

I found some more pictures of their booth! :D

https://thegeekiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-02-22-11.05.42-768x1024.jpg

https://thegeekiary.com/tfny-day-1-2020-recap-hasbro-yume-dst/78658
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Galactica on February 26, 2020, 04:45:15 PM
I agree that the display is really small.

In other news, here are some pictures by bizarro_toys on Instagram of the Basic Fun ponies

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B84ihgtARyU/?igshid=vwue92421v24 (https://www.instagram.com/p/B84ihgtARyU/?igshid=vwue92421v24)

 https://www.instagram.com/p/B84hzcWgWAY/?igshid=14q7fm04phq8s (https://www.instagram.com/p/B84hzcWgWAY/?igshid=14q7fm04phq8s)

Thank you for posting and sharing my account!

 I am glad you guys got to see my pictures. (Most circulating the internet are the same set.)

As a huge My Little Pony fan I wanted to make sure everyone received the coverage these amazing toys deserve.  :)

A note, these are still prototypes so they can change in production. Also, they care deeply about getting the ponies right so even if one batch is slightly too green or not pink enough the next one should be better. There is a reason we received unscented versions of the Rainbow Ponies. ;)

There are still more exciting plans for pony in the future. We just have to make sure to keep supporting the releases and going to our local stores and requesting them. :D

If anyone has any additional questions not answered here about Basic Fun ponies let me know ;D

I'm happy to see this! I love your feed on insta- I didn't realize you were an Arena member!

Agree going to your local stores and asking them to carry Basic Fun ponies counts for a LOT!
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Dragonflitter on February 27, 2020, 09:35:03 AM
Basic Fun Does what Has-don't.  :snicker: :rolleyes:


Okay this made me laugh. :lmao:
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Wardah on February 27, 2020, 09:45:41 AM
I'm honestly disappointed in general with Hasbro this year in general on their non licensed "girl" stuff. There was no LPS at all. And very little for MLP. I'm guessing they want to keep a tight lid on G5 but would it have been that hard to at least have more from the next wave of stuff on display?
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Carrehz on February 27, 2020, 01:11:36 PM
Toy Fair in general was pretty disappointing this year, I thought. I was hoping for some Enchantimals pics :(

It does feel like there was less girly stuff there, too; I figured it was just cause most of the sites I could find covering it focused on "boy" stuff i.e. horror movies, superheros, etc but now idk...
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: MoonstoneFluff on February 27, 2020, 02:12:01 PM
I hate to feel so negative about it but there's just nothing that appeals to me in the slightest. On the plus side I suppose that means I can focus on vintage stuff but the new offerings just... do not spark joy.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: PinkRosedust on February 27, 2020, 04:40:43 PM
Excited for the retros but we already knew about them so eh. Can't bring myself to care much for the current Hasbro ponies. :(

I do like to see more G1 merch, can't have too much of that I suppose. It would be nice to get some new artwork for it though. The one face they use on every different character is cute but has gotten old lol.

Basic Fun Does what Has-don't.  :snicker: :rolleyes:

Hahaha beautiful
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Carrehz on February 27, 2020, 06:25:21 PM
MoonstoneFluff I feel the same :( It's not like I was expecting anything different, I guess, but still.

I suppose it's nice of Hasbro to give our wallets a break for once. ;)
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Loa on February 27, 2020, 10:20:43 PM
OT but I NEED that Scooby stuff!
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on February 28, 2020, 04:28:55 AM
I'm honestly disappointed in general with Hasbro this year in general on their non licensed "girl" stuff. There was no LPS at all. And very little for MLP. I'm guessing they want to keep a tight lid on G5 but would it have been that hard to at least have more from the next wave of stuff on display?
What I thought was funny is that I've seen a few places and even a few MLP fan call this current iteration of MLP as G5... not G4.5

Either way I'm less than impressed with things in the toy lines right now, I haven't been able to go by Target to get any of the retro ponies since they released the first wave lol.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: invaderhorizongreen on February 28, 2020, 07:07:57 AM
Color me rather unimpressed, I have some hope but with the way things are going that might not last.
Title: Re: New York Toy Fair 2020!
Post by: Leave a Whisper on February 28, 2020, 07:59:36 AM
OT but I NEED that Scooby stuff!

I wonder if it's for the upcoming movie?
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