Back in the days Paradise Estate was also very pricy new in box.

Any area that is NOT in the city center will do As said above a lot of people are coming to party. There are really a lot of markets, people are allowed to sell in front of their houses. I did that last year after finished thrifting. Maybe by that time check out the local map for the activities because it will be listed.
I have to mention the weather If it rains, those markets also will be there.

It depends a bit where you are in the UK to point out the thrift shops and car boot markets if its G3 you are after

I need that plush when it's released

Gosh, these persons obviously don't think about the "waste" a child can bring to the climate. Just being sarcastic but you get my point

Never heard comments about keeping toys away from kids. The main thing where I live is to donate toys for the holidays. There is currently a commercial that shows an attic full of 2nd hand toys. And the kids are asked if they are ok to receive 2nd hand toys. So that's also sends a message not to waste. Nothing to feel guilty about too.

Maybe the Perfume Puff hair and otherwise g3 and g4 could be good candidates.

I am glad the Arena is still around. And where else would I get to see new releases, American conventions since I am not on Facebook? I also love ID-ing ponies and see different insights. I do think the uploading images should be easier instead of linking.

I also have the Holly Blue that was given during UK ponycon In 2012 I think. I wasn't there in 2013. And the Pinkie Pie with the yellow hair.

But yeah there were lots of those hybrids from TaoBao.