There hasn't been any leaked pony in a while ...

[NoDivision]

I like to be surprised

Looks like there aren't many of us, but I agree! I don't mind seeing info about future releases if it comes from hasbro and we know the release is imminenet, but I prefer being surprised by new ponise than seeing leaks from taobao.

[PolkaDot99]

I wanna see new ponies! I have all the burshables but one or two that arent even in the US and some blind bags but yea.

Also I am ok with this because they are not my only collection and I do need other things from other sets so pony break is ok for now.

[RAMChYLD]

Idk. On one hand, at least it assures me that something new's coming. On the other hand, well, it keeps making my wish list grow

[lovesbabysquirmy]

I hope Hasbro is getting better control over protection of their intellectual property!  Plus being surprised when you go to look on the shelves is so much nicer than checking and re-checking and re-checking for something you want and don't know if it's coming.

[CrazyCatPony]

i just like to know what and when things are coming out so i know when to start looking!... i dont want to miss any more good stuff!

[Flitter]

I feel like there is still a steady stream of leaked new items. There still are quite a few items on there that aren't in stores yet. So many blind bags/mini figures, more Crystal Empire stuff, signs of a Walmart exclusive line called Pony Power coming up...

It can be a little frustrating seeing things on there and not knowing if it will be released or when but I'd be lying if I said I don't enjoy seeing previews.

[Starly]

I like to know what's coming out and where so I don't miss any brushables. it would suck to miss something because I found out it existed too late or something. Though there are usually "look what i found at -inserttstorehere-!" threads, but still...

[Wardah]

I have to say I like the leaks on sites like Entertainment Earth and BBTS better than Taobao. At least they give us some idea of when things will be released. It just sucks when it comes to store exclusives since they don't carry them but at least what is seen on the other sites will get a release.

[Shenanigans]

I for one like to know. It gives me something to anticipate. And when I see no new info I assume Hasbro is getting ready to end the MLP line again.

Exactly what I feel!! I get worried when nothing new has popped up...

[gemini_pony]

I for one like to know. It gives me something to anticipate. And when I see no new info I assume Hasbro is getting ready to end the MLP line again.

Exactly what I feel!! I get worried when nothing new has popped up...

I agree, and that would make me sad ;A;......Time to send the spies in!

[DazzleKitty]

I remember how sad I was when G3s started to dwindle and then they did the Bore 7. It got me out of collecting for years. Well, I don't want a hiatus again. I want years and years worth of MLP collecting to be ahead. 

MLP cannot seem to be killed off. I mean, in the last several years we've had G1, G2, G3, G3.5, and now G4s. I bet there will be a G5 someday.

[MikaylaIsSoCoolLike]

I accidentally voted for "Good!"
 

I really enjoy seeing prototypes or leaked pony toys. It helps to know what's coming so I can plan on how to spend my money accordingly.

[gabumon]

would a scientist in the audience do some research and see how many months on average have been between recent "leaks" and "release"? in G4.   Do you think it's  as short as 6 months between leak and official release?

[Iceglider]

The factories are all probably busy making toys for Christmas non-stop right now, not working on new prototypes. I'm not worried about the line ending anytime soon. The show is so popular. MLP has not been this popular since the 80's. It would be really dumb to stop making the toys. Maybe in a couple of years if FIM finishes or loses some of its fan base... Now coming out with things we collectors really like might be another story, though they are really improving in that area too. They gave us a Nightmare Moon pony! No one would have guessed that last year. I'm looking forward to seeing new ponies next year. The next pony I want to see is a brushable Big Mac.

[scarletjul]

I like knowing what's coming but I don't min being surprised, either.  I'm happy either way, as long as I get new ponies in the end.