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Title: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: vhs on May 12, 2022, 08:51:16 PM
Recently, I've seen this photo circulating on social media (usually through aesthetic accounts):
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A "My Little Pony Personal Stereo Cassette Recorder with Headphones," but I can't find any information on it besides this Amazon UK listing (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toy-Brokers-Personal-Cassette-Recorder/dp/B0007XC1HU) (out of stock).
It states it was (supposedly) first listed at the beginning of 2002 (likely a placeholder date) and by the company "Toy Broker." There's also a logo for something named "Ideal." Which leads me to this item:
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"My Little Pony Walkie Talkies," detailing its features: "Flexible Antenna, Battery Operated, Powerful Signal, Push to Talk," also found on Amazon UK (https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Little-Pony-Walkie-Talkies/dp/B0002CYUF2).
Similar packaging, same companies and labeling, and similar use of pony stock art. Dated as the beginning of 2004 (again, placeholder likely). I can't find anything else on this item either.
If anyone has any other sightings and/or information, I'd gratefully appreciate it!  :nerdy:
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: stjarne on May 12, 2022, 09:14:22 PM
i've personally never seen these before, & don't have any information to add but these are too cute! yet more G3 merch to add to my wishlist.. lol
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: Loa on May 13, 2022, 01:04:16 AM
Sebby is an expert on accessories, she may know!
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on May 13, 2022, 06:17:36 AM
the walkie talkies are more likely to exist than the cassette player
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: Loa on May 14, 2022, 02:06:29 AM
I believe we have to summon Sebby with snacks.
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: Sebby6 on May 14, 2022, 02:11:08 AM
*grabs snacks and runs* Both exist for sure. The might have been by a licensee in Europe which is probably why you don’t see them much
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: Lancer on May 17, 2022, 05:31:53 PM
Yes, they exist and I have both...somewhere in storage.  They are probably UK exclusive items, and were harder to find even at the time.  I think mine came from Toymaster, but I kind of vaguely remember seeing the walkie talkies in another shop too, maybe a department store like Fenwicks or Beales.

Ideal still exists: https://www.instagram.com/idealgamesuk/ I think they made a few G3 merchandise items in the early days.  Pretty sure these were in the shops around 2004.

Here's my Facebook album of G3 merchandise with photos I took before packing everything away.  There's a pic of the cassette player in there, possibly the walkie talkies too. :)  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1038816319465646&type=3
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: stjarne on May 17, 2022, 06:30:54 PM
Yes, they exist and I have both...somewhere in storage.  They are probably UK exclusive items, and were harder to find even at the time.  I think mine came from Toymaster, but I kind of vaguely remember seeing the walkie talkies in another shop too, maybe a department store like Fenwicks or Beales.

Ideal still exists: https://www.instagram.com/idealgamesuk/ I think they made a few G3 merchandise items in the early days.  Pretty sure these were in the shops around 2004.

Here's my Facebook album of G3 merchandise with photos I took before packing everything away.  There's a pic of the cassette player in there, possibly the walkie talkies too. :)  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1038816319465646&type=3

i have to say your g3 merch collection is spectacular, i'm envious. :satisfied: thats a lot of stuff i've never seen before!
Title: Re: Looking for information on G3 merch
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 18, 2022, 06:28:13 AM
Those are very cute
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