These are pretty cute, but I definitely like some more than others. Oof, blind bags can be such a hassle. :/

Have and love her. I love the bright, cheerful colors combined with the glittery symbol. Plus, she’s one of the precious few unicorns to come out of G3.

I think this thread should be renamed. It started as a thread about who isn't a fan and has evolved into just general Funko discussion.

Seconded. Obviously discussion about if/why you’re done with Pops should still be welcome. It should be up to Zapper, of course—maybe she’d rather we made two separate threads?

So, I’ve kind of gone in the opposite direction. Funko started making a “Retro Toys” line of Pops, and they caught me hook, line, and sinker. I have all the classic MLP ones that were just released, plus two Popples, the Candy Land gang (except for that elusive Plumpy... grrrr!), Peaches n Cream Barbie, My Pet Monster, and a handful of others. They really match with the cutesy aesthetic of Pops in general.

I really love that the unified style makes creating bizarre dioramas so easy. You can have Dwight from The Office hanging out with Polly Pocket, The Fantastic Four, a bunch of anime characters, and a couple of guys from “KISS”... and it all looks like it belongs together.

I’m also a bit afraid that this line might be coming to a close. :/ 2020 was tough on a lot of companies, and BF MLPs had troubled distribution to begin with. I’m going to quietly hope that the upcoming G5 reboot will renew interest in the franchise as a whole, and maybe give the BFs a boost.

Does anyone know the status of their licensing deal with Hasbro? That was a big topic of discussion here a while back, but I haven’t heard it brought up in a while.

The Bishoujo Luna statue from Kotobukiya is now available for preorder: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/155528

She’s so pretty! She comes out just in time for Halloween, too. This is the first entry in Kotobukiya’s MLP series that I’ve purchased. I’m planning to get Celestia as well. I love how fantasy-inspired they are compared to the EQG characters.

There's going to be a 2nd wave of the Extra dolls.



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Ooh, I can’t wait for more info! I was able to turn up a few blurry product photos and a bit of info... It seems the next wave will be on true MTM bodies! I’m unsure why they didn’t just go that route with the first wave, but it’s definitely good news!

Here’s the article I turned up. The hairstyles and dolls are gorgeous, but the fashions are a bit more of a mixed bag, IMO.

Quote from: Nemesis on March 11, 2021, 06:09:24 PM

I wonder if I’m the only one who thinks G2s had the best playsets and accessories?

We're on a mind melt again because I thought just that when I saw this photo. The best in all of pony history might have been the G2 onesies.

I challenge anyone to find cuter Ponywear than Puff’s dragon onesie. X3

In general, all of the G2 sets were so vibrant and cheerful-looking. Definitely some of the most underappreciated items in MLP history.

I actually just finished unboxing Ruby.

I have the original six, and Krystal on the way. I like the line overall, but I don’t think I’ll be buying any more now that I have the seven rainbow colors. Having to shampoo the goop out of their hair after each unboxing gets old fast (I had to wash Sunny’s hair several times to get rid of the stickiness and lingering “hairspray smell”). Today I had to repair a split in Ruby’s scalp at the hairline, and plug several tufts back in with my rerooting tools and glue... They’re beautiful dolls, but tragically have quality control issues.

On the positive side, their clothes are pretty awesome. Very detailed with contrasting fabrics and accents. I also love the shimmery face-ups and blushing—it really sets them apart from anything else in the playline doll market. Sunny’s hair color and style seem to be a nod to Sailor Moon, which  wins major points with me as well.