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Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: tinrobo on May 06, 2013, 01:43:58 AM
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Saw this girl on taobao this morning (the seller only has one and I can't buy her, sigh  :(). She's different to the original Minty, with pink eyes, no stripe in her mane and her cutie mark has a black outline... she also looks like a different shade of green?

Fingers crossed this means Hasbro are planning an official release!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Saja on May 06, 2013, 01:54:59 AM
awe. want her!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Aitsuki on May 06, 2013, 01:59:30 AM
Hmm... well, she's cute. I wonder if they'll ever do a Christmas pony for G4?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 06, 2013, 02:03:36 AM
all my want
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 06, 2013, 02:17:05 AM
It's most likely a testing pony since it don't look as polished as the other type.
I actually dont mind most of the changes...I prefer most of it, only negative are the black circles.
There was only one of those available and I got it  :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Violet CLM on May 06, 2013, 02:21:57 AM
crossing ALL OF THE FINGERS

(The blindbag Minty doesn't have black outlines! What are they doing here? So weird.)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: tinrobo on May 06, 2013, 02:27:01 AM
Congrats Sakuyamon! :)

I hope she is just a tester, I really don't like the black outlines! The older one is much prettier :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: CupcakeLoverXx on May 06, 2013, 02:29:05 AM
Although I prefer the other G4 Minty,she still looks cute...and I still want her! I hope she actually gets released this time!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 06, 2013, 02:30:50 AM
Why would they make another minty unless she was widely wanted I wonder
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on May 06, 2013, 03:18:46 AM
hmmm  intresting.  hopefully she gets a release  then. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 06, 2013, 03:35:00 AM
A good sign maybe?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Fizzy008ponies on May 06, 2013, 03:36:26 AM
mintyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy  *crosses hooves for her release*
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: bigmlpfan on May 06, 2013, 03:56:02 AM
 :happy: :inlove: :heart: :straw: :hearts:

bigmlpfan xx
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cacopony on May 06, 2013, 04:04:09 AM
she is still super beautiful that way
but the CM is kinda weird, I mean, it reminds me of honeybuzz' CM but I like her CM, unlike this one :/
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: svleonard on May 06, 2013, 04:15:00 AM
I prefer the older G4 Minty, with the non outlined cutie mark and the stripe in her hair; also, this shade of green is not as pretty.  But, I'm pleased to see another prototype come out!  Hopefully, that means we'll be seeing her in stores (eventually).
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cacopony on May 06, 2013, 04:32:53 AM
I hope we see sweetie blue too......
I really, really, really love sweetie blue's colors
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 06, 2013, 04:43:21 AM
There was only one of those available and I got it  :biggrin:

Wow!  That's super awesome!

Oh I hope she gets released - at least Hasbro's still playing around with her!  :lovey:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 06, 2013, 05:03:31 AM
Hopefully Hasbro is still planning something for us Minty-less people!! Congrats on your snag I'm glad a member here got her!!

I feel like Sweetie Blue was a test for Mrs Cake as they are a lot alike
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 06, 2013, 05:17:13 AM
AaaaaH!!!! :D have my prayers FINALLY been answered!? Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosshhhh even if this is just one Minty.... I am excited to see this!  This is my favorite Earth Pony!!! Its weird cuz I had a dream about her a few days ago!!!  I do prefer the other g4 minty but id be happy with her!


Thank you so much for sharing! If theres a point in time where they make more, Id love help obtaining one from a taobao buyer! :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cacopony on May 06, 2013, 05:27:05 AM
I feel like Sweetie Blue was a test for Mrs Cake as they are a lot alike

I think that sometimes, but then again sweetie blue has her own blindbag so I don't know anymore
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sandi on May 06, 2013, 05:45:00 AM
I'm glad more of her is being made, but I don't like that black outline. It looks weird.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Oak23 on May 06, 2013, 05:51:22 AM
I personally think the black outline has to do with that black and white cutie mark Pinkie Pie we've been seeing. maybe an anniversary pack?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 06, 2013, 06:24:39 AM
PLEASE.  :(
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 06, 2013, 06:34:40 AM
I feel like Sweetie Blue was a test for Mrs Cake as they are a lot alike

I think that sometimes, but then again sweetie blue has her own blindbag so I don't know anymore

This is a good point she does have her own BB. I think she's super pretty so I'd love if Hasbro would release her with Minty.

What I wouldn't give to know Hasbro's plan :lol:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 06, 2013, 06:40:39 AM
I feel like Sweetie Blue was a test for Mrs Cake as they are a lot alike

I think that sometimes, but then again sweetie blue has her own blindbag so I don't know anymore

This is a good point she does have her own BB. I think she's super pretty so I'd love if Hasbro would release her with Minty.

What I wouldn't give to know Hasbro's plan :lol:

That would be like being able to know the future of the stock exchange.  :silly:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: SourdoughStomper on May 06, 2013, 06:50:51 AM
I'd probably get that if it were released. :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 06, 2013, 07:23:40 AM
I feel like Sweetie Blue was a test for Mrs Cake as they are a lot alike

I think that sometimes, but then again sweetie blue has her own blindbag so I don't know anymore

This is a good point she does have her own BB. I think she's super pretty so I'd love if Hasbro would release her with Minty.

What I wouldn't give to know Hasbro's plan :lol:

That would be like being able to know the future of the stock exchange.  :silly:

Hahaha I just might prefer to know Hasbro's plans :lol:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 06, 2013, 08:09:52 AM
I really hope that they will release the other Minty we first knew about! I have emailed Hasbro a few times asking about her, but I never get a response! Perhaps this could be a prototype/error to the prototype we have been begging Hasbro to release?  Id love to know when this one with the black outline was was made! The black numbers on the bottom of the hoof read backwards say the date of production, right? Squeeee I am sooo excited right now about this random Minty appearance I am not even nervous of my wisdom tooth extraction in a few days! I am gonna wake up from the anesthesia and mumble, "Minty?" =P I wish there was more of them! Seriously.... if anyone runs into more please buy me one too!

Congrats Sakuyamon! =D Please please please take lots of pictures for us! ^-^  Please check those black numbers, id love to know if this is an old Minty or a newer one!

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on May 06, 2013, 08:11:51 AM
-dies of excitement- This is a fantastic sign, yes! I do have to say, though, if she's released like this, I'm going to have to customize one to look like the original one, because she is much prettier than this Minty by a mile.

And you know that I have to say this...if anyone finds any more of them and does a group order, I would love it if you could save me a spot! I'm going to be in and out because I'm watching my sister's dog and I don't know if I'll have Internet, of course if not I understand. That's even if anymore show up!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cron Sacchariferous on May 06, 2013, 08:14:59 AM
I think our wishes are coming into fruition! Concept Minty gal or not, I see interest in her. :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 06, 2013, 08:24:27 AM
Well that is just cool!!!!! I cant wait to see more pictures of her when you have her in hand. I hope this means that she will be coming out!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 06, 2013, 08:25:47 AM
^ Oh my gosh, YES if theres enough stock and anyone does a group order for her or Wysteria I will join in as well! =D
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on May 06, 2013, 08:29:47 AM
Oh yay!

I actually like her without the stripe - more reminiscent of the G3 Minty in my opinion. But I agree the black outline is a little odd.

Maybe we will get really lucky and she will be in one of the future playful pony waves. :) After all we no longer have TS so those girls need someone to make up the 6th :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 06, 2013, 08:30:52 AM
I can't google and load up right now, can someone post two side by side picts of the two different styles? ;)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 06, 2013, 08:33:53 AM
I really hope that they will release the other Minty we first knew about! I have emailed Hasbro a few times asking about her, but I never get a response! Perhaps this could be a prototype/error to the prototype we have been begging Hasbro to release?  Id love to know when this one with the black outline was was made! The black numbers on the bottom of the hoof read backwards say the date of production, right? Squeeee I am sooo excited right now about this random Minty appearance I am not even nervous of my wisdom tooth extraction in a few days! I am gonna wake up from the anesthesia and mumble, "Minty?" =P I wish there was more of them! Seriously.... if anyone runs into more please buy me one too!

Congrats Sakuyamon! =D Please please please take lots of pictures for us! ^-^  Please check those black numbers, id love to know if this is an old Minty or a newer one!



Of course Ill spam you with pictures and all sort of info I get out from it when I get her^^
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: LunaDehligt on May 06, 2013, 08:36:54 AM
Oh, I like minty and so want :D
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 06, 2013, 08:41:32 AM

Post Merge: May 06, 2013, 08:42:16 AM

I can't google and load up right now, can someone post two side by side picts of the two different styles? ;)

2011 found
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 the first G4 minty proto is also the one is in my Signature!

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Prince Primbrose on May 06, 2013, 08:43:10 AM
MLPG4merch on Tumblr posted her, so I rushed over to see her here. :P I hope this means a future Minty release! I liked the green body better than the sort of aqua color they've got her in now, but she's still cute.
(And the black outlines do sort of detract from the symbol... I hope that's not something Hasbro decides to stick with, lol.)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shy Violet on May 06, 2013, 08:59:34 AM
This is sooo exciting! Congrats Sakuyamon!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 06, 2013, 09:05:06 AM
Mintyyyyy! Wow, that certainly took long enough. The original prototypes were from early 2011, so they have certainly taken their sweet time with her. I like the new design, black outlines and all. I hope when she is released she looks just like that.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 06, 2013, 09:07:17 AM
maybe she is the fair model...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lon-san on May 06, 2013, 09:34:15 AM
The black outlines make her look cheap and awkward. They totally have to go. I really prefer the first prototype we saw but I'd still buy this one if it makes to the shelves. And maybe she's not really that blue. The light?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 06, 2013, 09:39:03 AM
The black outlines make her look cheap and awkward. They totally have to go. I really prefer the first prototype we saw but I'd still buy this one if it makes to the shelves. And maybe she's not really that blue. The light?

I was thinking it was the lightning or the camera too. I dunno how many pics I have seen of Sunset and many have different sorts of hues on her.
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 06, 2013, 09:48:05 AM
OMG! Shes one of my all time favorite ponies!!! If there is ever a group order - I need in!!! Thank you for sharing <3


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Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Luxrayx on May 06, 2013, 10:00:46 AM
I prefer the old one, but... Any Minty is better than no Minty  :hearts:
Seriously Hasbro, make her and I'll  love you forever  :heart:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 06, 2013, 10:08:40 AM
Hmmmm interesting. She looks super unfinished, but I'll take it as a good sign!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 06, 2013, 10:20:06 AM
I like the other one better (really miss the purple eyes), but I'll take her! :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: spookysage on May 06, 2013, 10:28:02 AM
I can't get over the black outline, it almost makes her look like a fakie to me. But more Minty is always good news! :hearts:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: josiekat on May 06, 2013, 10:41:29 AM
I really loved the first one. This one is ok I suppose. But....you know if she shows up on shelves I'll be throwing money at her like crazy. lol
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: PinkRosedust on May 06, 2013, 10:45:52 AM
Oh wow, that's interesting! I actually kinda like the black outlines, though I like the white hair stripe in the other. I can't say I prefer one version over the other though. I'd take either one!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: sleepyowl on May 06, 2013, 11:18:40 AM
I hope this is a good sign. I really love Minty and I wish they'd release a G4 of her officially.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: majikarte on May 06, 2013, 03:49:55 PM
The old one is a lot nicer, but it's so nice to have a new reason to hope!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Pinecone on May 06, 2013, 03:51:21 PM
I like the outline cutie mark. It reminds me of records. I hope they release her EVERYWHERE.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: StarlightGaze on May 06, 2013, 03:56:19 PM
They finally got her eye color right! I miss the stripes in her hair, though. The cutiemark looks weird too, I think they should use a more subtle color to outline it.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 06, 2013, 03:58:55 PM
Wow!

The black outline is so odd, but it DOES make sense if they are doing some kind of 30 year anniversary pack and trying to use black in the ponies (thinking of the glittery black-balloon mini pinkie)

OMG- maybe the Fair exclusive is a set after all !!!!   


Seriously congrats Sakuyamon- you are one lucky duck!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: DazzleKitty on May 06, 2013, 04:03:56 PM
Oooh, she might actually be getting a release. :D
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Bergamot on May 06, 2013, 04:10:21 PM
Ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh.

This is a really good sign! I really hope we see her on store shelves sometime soon! :) I agree that her coloring isn't quite as nice as the original run of prototypes, but I'd still buy seven of these, all day every day.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: scarletjul on May 06, 2013, 04:14:59 PM
Interesting. . .

I like this green better although the outline on the cutie mark looks odd.  Hope she ets a full release this time around!  :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 06, 2013, 04:17:07 PM
Don't get me wrong, I'm so happy to see Minty being re made but I really like the "green" of the older verision alot better. She looks more blue but then again it could be camera flash? I also really miss the purple eyes. I can live with the outline symbols and no stripe.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 06, 2013, 04:22:55 PM
I like the first version a lot better  :unsure:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 06, 2013, 04:42:31 PM
I actually like this one better hahaha the outlines are kinda weird but hey it's Minty so I'm not complaining! I'm going to echo a few if anyone sees her for sale and decides to do a group order I'll be all over that!! Now come on yellow filly and Sweetie Blue!! :biggrin:

Wow today has been an exciting day at Taobao!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Aitsuki on May 06, 2013, 06:05:31 PM
I just saw both Taobao Mintys next to each other.... the older one has a nicer body color. The simplification is.. mrr. I mean, she's still cute, but the original is nicer.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cacopony on May 06, 2013, 07:31:00 PM
I just saw both Taobao Mintys next to each other.... the older one has a nicer body color. The simplification is.. mrr. I mean, she's still cute, but the original is nicer.
you saw the older one on taobao?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: rosierjay on May 06, 2013, 07:31:59 PM
where can i get her?!?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 06, 2013, 07:33:34 PM
I just saw both Taobao Mintys next to each other.... the older one has a nicer body color. The simplification is.. mrr. I mean, she's still cute, but the original is nicer.

Probably comparing pictures next to each other?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Binny on May 06, 2013, 07:34:35 PM
Wow the black outlines are really bothering me for some reason. Still, yay Minty!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: rosierjay on May 06, 2013, 07:37:21 PM
so is she pretty impossible to get?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 06, 2013, 07:46:04 PM
So far only one has surfaced.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Aitsuki on May 06, 2013, 07:51:43 PM
I just saw both Taobao Mintys next to each other.... the older one has a nicer body color. The simplification is.. mrr. I mean, she's still cute, but the original is nicer.
you saw the older one on taobao?

No, no. I saw a picture that was the image from Taobao. I don't use it myself, they were saved images.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 06, 2013, 07:52:10 PM
One lonely lonely Minty, so sad so sad.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 06, 2013, 07:56:57 PM
One lonely lonely Minty, so sad so sad.

I agree!! She needs some Minty friends!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: TrixieStix on May 06, 2013, 08:28:12 PM
Yay for a minty!  :green:  I really hope she makes it as a general release, we need a minty so badly.  And more ponies in general :heart:  Congrats on getting her and thanks for sharing whooooooo~
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: gabumon on May 06, 2013, 08:57:19 PM
I hope the final release is a bit more green hued , but HAY! It's Minty!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: ShortyBoo on May 07, 2013, 12:53:53 AM
I like both, but I definitely like the cutie mark on the older one better. The black outline looks strange. I don't really care what shade of green she is, though, I do like the shade of green that the 2008 Winter Minty is, over the shade used for donkey pose Minty.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 07, 2013, 10:42:01 AM
There is one thing I am wondering about... Though I have no current plans to sell her, how much do you think she will be worth? I have seen that the previous mintys have gone up to 300 dollar, but this one, well she is a bit of a one of a kind so far...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 07, 2013, 10:54:46 AM
I'd personally pay more for the older one because they look better and were true prototypes. You never now if this one is getting a release or not, possible so.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 07, 2013, 11:55:00 AM
You'd have to take offers. It's really hard to gauge a true value. I hope more pop up...the more I look at her the more I love this version best!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Salli on May 07, 2013, 11:56:44 AM
I wish they'd just hurry up and release her already  :shakefist:

Congrats Sakeuy!!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 07, 2013, 12:03:14 PM
I like the original version too, but I;d rather have a slightly different version released than none at all!
If it was REALLY a problem, it would be easy to rehair stripes in her hair.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 07, 2013, 12:03:36 PM
There is one thing I am wondering about... Though I have no current plans to sell her, how much do you think she will be worth? I have seen that the previous mintys have gone up to 300 dollar, but this one, well she is a bit of a one of a kind so far...

My guess is that if you sold her right away when you get her, you could easily fetch $150, since people seem to have both prototype and Minty fever. That value will drop though when they come out en masse. The old prototype Mintys may take a bit of beating price-wise too, but not as badly since they are still unique. At the moment, those old Mintys are worth more simply because they have been around longer without being released. If yours does turn out to be a one of a kind, it could surpass the worth of the other Mintys sometime in the future.

The situation would probably turn out like Wysteria and Pinkie Pie. Everyone got excited about translucent ponies and thought they might be buying prototypes after those other translucent ponies were never released. Those ponies are starting to show up more and more though now, indicating a release, so prices are dropping.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Jinxxy on May 07, 2013, 12:25:17 PM
So many people have been waiting for this! So cool!! :D
She looks good with the new changes IMHO.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 07, 2013, 12:36:15 PM
I really hope that she does come out!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Moonbreeze on May 07, 2013, 01:32:09 PM
Please Hasbro, release this one! We've waited long enough for Minty!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: michelle53 on May 07, 2013, 04:20:43 PM
OMG huge fan-girl scream!!!  I need this pony like I need I need shoes:).  Please let her get a release Hasbro!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sugar on May 07, 2013, 04:34:28 PM
Must have! :squee:

Shame about the black outline on her symbol... but I wants her anyway! :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: saply on May 07, 2013, 07:11:57 PM
She's a cutie! I did like the color of the old one's hair more though. I think they changed the pink too; the prototype had what looked like Dollyhair's "Tea Rose", where the new one has "Pussycat" (fading pink)... Collectors, please correct me if I'm wrong!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 07, 2013, 07:14:19 PM
OMG huge fan-girl scream!!!  I need this pony like I need I need shoes:).  Please let her get a release Hasbro!

Yes!!! This is how I feel!!! I NEED this pony!! :lol:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 07, 2013, 08:02:23 PM
Yes need need need Minty!!! We should all email Hasbro asking for her! I wonder if Hasbro would make her by popular demand? Probably not but a girl can dream!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 07, 2013, 08:12:21 PM
She's a cutie! I did like the color of the old one's hair more though. I think they changed the pink too; the prototype had what looked like Dollyhair's "Tea Rose", where the new one has "Pussycat" (fading pink)... Collectors, please correct me if I'm wrong!
Looks more like recent FLuttershy pink, and the light pink on ponies like Star Swirl, very neon under a black light, doesn't seem to be the same as the fading pink, at least compared to a few unfaded G1s.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: svleonard on May 07, 2013, 08:17:06 PM
She's gorgeous ... except for those black outlines around her mints!  They just look too harsh against the soft pastels.  They really stand out and are distracting. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on May 07, 2013, 10:54:20 PM
MINTY MINTY MINTY MINTY PLEEEEEEEEEASE!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Binny on May 08, 2013, 01:02:06 AM
Two prototypes of the same pony must be a good sign of release though, right?

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 08, 2013, 01:39:18 AM
Two prototypes of the same pony must be a good sign of release though, right?



You never know...once I see the number on her it will be easier to make assumptions.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Mysticolt on May 08, 2013, 02:07:56 AM
So super excited to hopefully be able to get one somehow!!!    :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 08, 2013, 08:02:17 AM
Two prototypes of the same pony must be a good sign of release though, right?



You never know...once I see the number on her it will be easier to make assumptions.

Ugh you need to have her NOW!! Hahaha I'm too impatient :biggrin:
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 08, 2013, 10:26:15 AM
Im with you all! She needs a release soon! Gorgeous pony!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 08, 2013, 11:06:41 AM
Or at least she needs to flood Taobao like Pinkie and Wysteria so we can all get one!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ice Crystal on May 08, 2013, 11:14:39 AM
Ehh! I like the old one best, but heck! It's Minty. I'll take it. I really hope she sees an official release.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 08, 2013, 11:25:30 AM
That or the workers at the factory are just screwing with us.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 08, 2013, 12:03:38 PM
That or the workers at the factory are just screwing with us.

I kind of wonder this too.  They see that a certain pony is wanted or asked for and they make some.  I don't believe that is really the case, but you never know!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ice Crystal on May 08, 2013, 12:07:03 PM
I feel like in both cases Minty is almost too good to be a bootleg or knock-off. IMO, Hasbro requested that Minty be made but later decided they did not want to market her for whatever reason so they stopped producing her in the prototype stage.

This new Minty screams prototype more than the old one did. The first one was very polished and official looking, I was so sure it was going to be released! Ah well. Only time will tell.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on May 08, 2013, 04:42:22 PM
Two prototypes of the same pony must be a good sign of release though, right?



Its no proof of anything but I agree that its certainly interesting - especially as they have appeared so far apart in time scale.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 08, 2013, 06:10:35 PM
Maybe Hasbro dangled the first Mintys in front of us to test how we'd react, if she'd be desirable and they saw our reaction, how much we want her made and now they are trying a new Minty concept...just a thought...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: LadyMoondancer on May 09, 2013, 12:45:22 AM
I liked the other prototype better but hey . . . it's MINTY, I'll take it!  :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 09, 2013, 06:10:03 AM
Maybe Hasbro dangled the first Mintys in front of us to test how we'd react, if she'd be desirable and they saw our reaction, how much we want her made and now they are trying a new Minty concept...just a thought...

Oh my goodness that would be some serious trolling! :blink: "Look what we made, but there are only 12" *Hasbro sits back and watches everyone fight over the limited amount of Mintys*

We should write a book about the Minty conspiracy :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 09, 2013, 06:27:15 AM
Maybe Hasbro dangled the first Mintys in front of us to test how we'd react, if she'd be desirable and they saw our reaction, how much we want her made and now they are trying a new Minty concept...just a thought...

Oh my goodness that would be some serious trolling! :blink: "Look what we made, but there are only 12" *Hasbro sits back and watches everyone fight over the limited amount of Mintys*

We should write a book about the Minty conspiracy :P

Are there really only 12 known Mintys? Is mine counted in too? I thought there were even less...

You know, once I gett my Minty, I could pair her with my Baby Molasses and take photos of them...I know how much you guys love pairing them together XD
Oh and by the way, here is a small update: Minty have arrived at the agents' office!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 09, 2013, 07:37:48 AM
Maybe Hasbro dangled the first Mintys in front of us to test how we'd react, if she'd be desirable and they saw our reaction, how much we want her made and now they are trying a new Minty concept...just a thought...

I wanna say I heard that there were only like...3 of the first Minty's that have surfaced.  And so who knows how many have actually been made.  12 would be a conservative number.

Oh my goodness that would be some serious trolling! :blink: "Look what we made, but there are only 12" *Hasbro sits back and watches everyone fight over the limited amount of Mintys*

We should write a book about the Minty conspiracy :P

Are there really only 12 known Mintys? Is mine counted in too? I thought there were even less...

You know, once I gett my Minty, I could pair her with my Baby Molasses and take photos of them...I know how much you guys love pairing them together XD
Oh and by the way, here is a small update: Minty have arrived at the agents' office!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 09, 2013, 07:38:34 AM
Maybe Hasbro dangled the first Mintys in front of us to test how we'd react, if she'd be desirable and they saw our reaction, how much we want her made and now they are trying a new Minty concept...just a thought...

Oh my goodness that would be some serious trolling! :blink: "Look what we made, but there are only 12" *Hasbro sits back and watches everyone fight over the limited amount of Mintys*

We should write a book about the Minty conspiracy :P

Are there really only 12 known Mintys? Is mine counted in too? I thought there were even less...

You know, once I gett my Minty, I could pair her with my Baby Molasses and take photos of them...I know how much you guys love pairing them together XD
Oh and by the way, here is a small update: Minty have arrived at the agents' office!

Woot woot! Hope they get her to you soon  :)

12 was an estimate (I am pretty sure there are less than a dozen). Alright, I did some number digging for Minty. The ebay seller who had the majority of them sold 7 of them (all she had). Someone else bought a Minty directly from Taobao. So, we know there are at least 8.  I thought I had heard that there was an additional Taobao listing of 2, that someone else had bought, but I am not sure whether or not that is included in the original count.

So, there are at least 8 of the old Mintys. Now yours can be Minty 9.

EDIT: oh yeah, forgot to mention that I watched most of them get sold on ebay, and I agree with the  number that the ebay seller said. I think of the original 8, there have been 2 or 3 re-sales.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 09, 2013, 07:59:05 AM
Maybe Hasbro dangled the first Mintys in front of us to test how we'd react, if she'd be desirable and they saw our reaction, how much we want her made and now they are trying a new Minty concept...just a thought...

Oh my goodness that would be some serious trolling! :blink: "Look what we made, but there are only 12" *Hasbro sits back and watches everyone fight over the limited amount of Mintys*

We should write a book about the Minty conspiracy :P

Are there really only 12 known Mintys? Is mine counted in too? I thought there were even less...

You know, once I gett my Minty, I could pair her with my Baby Molasses and take photos of them...I know how much you guys love pairing them together XD
Oh and by the way, here is a small update: Minty have arrived at the agents' office!

Woot woot! Hope they get her to you soon  :)

12 was an estimate (I am pretty sure there are less than a dozen). Alright, I did some number digging for Minty. The ebay seller who had the majority of them sold 7 of them (all she had). Someone else bought a Minty directly from Taobao. So, we know there are at least 8.  I thought I had heard that there was an additional Taobao listing of 2, that someone else had bought, but I am not sure whether or not that is included in the original count.

So, there are at least 8 of the old Mintys. Now yours can be Minty 9.

EDIT: oh yeah, forgot to mention that I watched most of them get sold on ebay, and I agree with the  number that the ebay seller said. I think of the original 8, there have been 2 or 3 re-sales.

What price did they sell for on average?  And what was the time frame?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 09, 2013, 08:16:11 AM
Maybe Hasbro dangled the first Mintys in front of us to test how we'd react, if she'd be desirable and they saw our reaction, how much we want her made and now they are trying a new Minty concept...just a thought...

Oh my goodness that would be some serious trolling! :blink: "Look what we made, but there are only 12" *Hasbro sits back and watches everyone fight over the limited amount of Mintys*

We should write a book about the Minty conspiracy :P

Are there really only 12 known Mintys? Is mine counted in too? I thought there were even less...

You know, once I gett my Minty, I could pair her with my Baby Molasses and take photos of them...I know how much you guys love pairing them together XD
Oh and by the way, here is a small update: Minty have arrived at the agents' office!

Woot woot! Hope they get her to you soon  :)

12 was an estimate (I am pretty sure there are less than a dozen). Alright, I did some number digging for Minty. The ebay seller who had the majority of them sold 7 of them (all she had). Someone else bought a Minty directly from Taobao. So, we know there are at least 8.  I thought I had heard that there was an additional Taobao listing of 2, that someone else had bought, but I am not sure whether or not that is included in the original count.

So, there are at least 8 of the old Mintys. Now yours can be Minty 9.

EDIT: oh yeah, forgot to mention that I watched most of them get sold on ebay, and I agree with the  number that the ebay seller said. I think of the original 8, there have been 2 or 3 re-sales.

What price did they sell for on average?  And what was the time frame?

Oooo yeah good question!! I'd like to know this too
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 09, 2013, 08:51:05 AM
Unfortunately I didn't record any of this (I wish I wrote it down), but the sales went approximately something like this over time:

Pony 1: (straight from Taobao ~$5 bucks)
Pony 2: $150
Pony 3: $125
Pony 4: $90
Pony 5: $70
pony 6: $70
Pony 7: $125
Resale of Pony 7: $70 (I bought that)
Resale of a Pony: Ebay said both $400 something and $600 something so I was confused by that
Pony 8: $319

The only numbers I know for sure are the resale of pony 7 and the sale of pony 8, as I was unable to find the rest of the numbers. If anyone has the real numbers, feel free to correct this. I feel like I forgot one of the resales too.

As for timeframe, 1-7 were probably all sold around August/September of 2011. I bought mine Christmas 2011. The latest one was sold November 3rd 2012.

Her manufacture date is January 7th 2011.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 09, 2013, 09:23:33 AM
Thanks so much for that info BrightIdea. Wow whoever got the one straight from Taobao is one lucky pony
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 09, 2013, 10:55:08 AM
OMG huge fan-girl scream!!!  I need this pony like I need I need shoes:).  Please let her get a release Hasbro!

Yes!!! This is how I feel!!! I NEED this pony!! :lol:

I'll third this! :happy:


{Riding round on my iPhone - i apologize for any autocorrect}
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: maycrestmom on May 09, 2013, 12:07:42 PM
oh man this would be a dream come true...


not gonna think hasbro is gonna do a set for the fair... my guess is a styling size pinkie in that black,pink, white theme thing - don't trust hasbro do not go chinzy especially after not doing a separate fair and SDCC pony and just going all ditzy doo

yep = adding all my hooves crossed and waiting to see what happens :-)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 09, 2013, 01:03:58 PM
Oooooh....yes!  Maybe she could be for the fair!!!  Hasbro would totally score with the collectors community if they decided to make her the exclusive!  :lovey:

After all, they released Ditzy :muffin: Pony for the fanbase last year, maybe Minty this year???  Here's hoping!  :frolic:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 09, 2013, 01:31:47 PM
oh man this would be a dream come true...


not gonna think hasbro is gonna do a set for the fair... my guess is a styling size pinkie in that black,pink, white theme thing - don't trust hasbro do not go chinzy especially after not doing a separate fair and SDCC pony and just going all ditzy doo

yep = adding all my hooves crossed and waiting to see what happens :-)

Oh- don't worry about the FS black/pink/white pinkie- we have received confirmation that she is NOT the fair pony.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: maycrestmom on May 09, 2013, 02:18:06 PM
well thank goodness you got intel that FS pinkie is not the Fair pony = cool color combo = but man for $50 plus all the other expenses I have to admit that I'd be disappointed regardless of cool box art

man, I would so love Minty to be a regular brushable!  Just yah, lose the black lining the symbols
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 09, 2013, 02:26:00 PM
WOW!! $300 and some dollars for a pony!!!! WOW!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 09, 2013, 02:29:09 PM
I'd pay it for Minty lol but then again I'm crazy :lol:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 09, 2013, 02:39:35 PM
Didnt one on ebay sell for about $600+? I had it saved on my wishlist a looong time ago but i went thru my wishlist a while ago and deleted it by accident! T-T I cant remember if it sold for $600 or $900! Thats a LOT of money for a pony! =O
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ice Crystal on May 09, 2013, 02:43:49 PM
haha, I hope none of the folks who won one of those pricey Mintys will be upset if she becomes an official item. Then again, if the original is never released, they still have a very cool, unique item and imo a better looking one (assuming this new prototype is what they go with).

Although no story makes me sadder than the blind bag Fluttershy figures that were going for $200+ on eBay before she could be found in the US. A few months go by and now we can't get rid of BB Flutters.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 09, 2013, 02:48:32 PM
Didnt one on ebay sell for about $600+? I had it saved on my wishlist a looong time ago but i went thru my wishlist a while ago and deleted it by accident! T-T I cant remember if it sold for $600 or $900! Thats a LOT of money for a pony! =O

Ok I don't think I'd pay quite THAT much lol
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on May 09, 2013, 03:08:50 PM
haha, I hope none of the folks who won one of those pricey Mintys will be upset if she becomes an official item. Then again, if the original is never released, they still have a very cool, unique item and imo a better looking one (assuming this new prototype is what they go with).

Although no story makes me sadder than the blind bag Fluttershy figures that were going for $200+ on eBay before she could be found in the US. A few months go by and now we can't get rid of BB Flutters.

I even remember them being fairly pricey around the time the TRU Set came out (not $200, but still), and had been out for sometime.

$5? Ok. $10? Maybe if you REALLY want a Fluttershy. $20? Go to TRU, get the set, sell the rest.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 09, 2013, 03:16:04 PM
Are you serious, there were Blind Bag Fluttershys going for that much, those RD recolored ones!?  =O Wow... I actually had a lot of those Fluttershys! If only I could take those with me into the past... =3
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 09, 2013, 09:08:06 PM
I should maybe calm down with looking for prototypes on Taobao...I just woke up from dreaming of a new prototype Minty with a raised hoof and a pearlized Sweetiebelle... :yikes:
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 09, 2013, 10:36:12 PM
I should maybe calm down with looking for prototypes on Taobao...I just woke up from dreaming of a new prototype Minty with a raised hoof and a pearlized Sweetiebelle... :yikes:

Og good, im not alone deraming bout ponies :p


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Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sky_Rocket_Sammie on May 09, 2013, 11:33:27 PM
*cheers* There needs to be more Minty love. I hope they release her.
I remember her G3 incarnation collected socks, what's not to love about that. Quirky is good.

Actually it would be cool if Hasbro released G4 versions of the original G1 ponies. Bluebelle, Butterscotch, Peachy,Snuzzle,Cotton Candy.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 10, 2013, 12:31:25 AM
haha, I hope none of the folks who won one of those pricey Mintys will be upset if she becomes an official item. Then again, if the original is never released, they still have a very cool, unique item and imo a better looking one (assuming this new prototype is what they go with).

Although no story makes me sadder than the blind bag Fluttershy figures that were going for $200+ on eBay before she could be found in the US. A few months go by and now we can't get rid of BB Flutters.

I even remember them being fairly pricey around the time the TRU Set came out (not $200, but still), and had been out for sometime.

$5? Ok. $10? Maybe if you REALLY want a Fluttershy. $20? Go to TRU, get the set, sell the rest.

This was the very first ever Fluttershy, though. I guess the person paid a premium for getting it first, and not knowing it was going there were going to be a billion of them.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 10, 2013, 12:52:43 AM
I should maybe calm down with looking for prototypes on Taobao...I just woke up from dreaming of a new prototype Minty with a raised hoof and a pearlized Sweetiebelle... :yikes:

Now thats a heavenly dream, congrats! :3 I had a dream a few days ago that they sold the first version at Toys R Us, can you imagine how awesome that would be!? I wouldnt mind a posed leg Minty either! :P Haha are we all starting to dream about Minty? 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 10, 2013, 01:01:25 AM
I should maybe calm down with looking for prototypes on Taobao...I just woke up from dreaming of a new prototype Minty with a raised hoof and a pearlized Sweetiebelle... :yikes:

Now thats a heavenly dream, congrats! :3 I had a dream a few days ago that they sold the first version at Toys R Us, can you imagine how awesome that would be!? I wouldnt mind a posed leg Minty either! :P Haha are we all starting to dream about Minty? 

I dont really like Minty, she rub me the wrong way... but I can stand the g4 versions of the toys at least.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Prince Primbrose on May 10, 2013, 02:48:08 PM

Actually it would be cool if Hasbro released G4 versions of the original G1 ponies. Bluebelle, Butterscotch, Peachy,Snuzzle,Cotton Candy.

Now THAT I would buy.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: banditpony on May 10, 2013, 02:50:26 PM
*cheers* There needs to be more Minty love. I hope they release her.
I remember her G3 incarnation collected socks, what's not to love about that. Quirky is good.

Actually it would be cool if Hasbro released G4 versions of the original G1 ponies. Bluebelle, Butterscotch, Peachy,Snuzzle,Cotton Candy.

Snuzzle. Pleasssse. X3
Ah that would make a really sweet custom. I'll have to make one day.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: StarberryTart on May 11, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
If they made G4 brushable versions of the original G1 ponies, I'd not only buy it, but I'd preorder it.

I'd do the same with any previous generation, honestly. I don't care if I'd have to buy a new apartment for all my ponies. I'd snatch up every previous generation that I could get my hands on. The older gens in G4 form are freaking adorable.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lyra on May 11, 2013, 02:37:35 PM
*RUNS AROUND SCREAMING AND FLAILING ARMS*

I do so want a Minty!
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 11, 2013, 03:09:25 PM

Actually it would be cool if Hasbro released G4 versions of the original G1 ponies. Bluebelle, Butterscotch, Peachy,Snuzzle,Cotton Candy.

Now THAT I would buy.

I soooo want that!!! Hoow amazing would that be for real!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Zapper on May 11, 2013, 07:36:45 PM

Actually it would be cool if Hasbro released G4 versions of the original G1 ponies. Bluebelle, Butterscotch, Peachy,Snuzzle,Cotton Candy.

Now THAT I would buy.

I soooo want that!!! Hoow amazing would that be for real!

I'd love to see more older gen ponies making it into G4! I'm really stoked about that glittery Wysteria.
That being said, I don't like the black outlines. Looks like an error to me. But the rest is still very Minty! I wasn't a fan of the blue eyes. Pinks look more true to the original :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 11, 2013, 09:33:13 PM
If anyone is ever looking to sell their Minty, you know who to call  :whistle:

I also do prefer the original Minty, but I'll take anything Minty I can get my hands on. I have a feeling Minty may die in blindbag form..
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: fireglides on May 11, 2013, 10:02:32 PM
Aw, Minty's super cute.

Hmm... well, she's cute. I wonder if they'll ever do a Christmas pony for G4?

I love the Christmas pony idea! G4s need more variety in general.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Mysticolt on May 12, 2013, 01:47:58 AM
Really hoping they release Minty! Don't want to have to go to all the trouble of making a custom lol
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cinnabar on May 20, 2013, 06:56:43 AM
She has just been listed on ebay from a seller in China. They have a quantity of looks like 10 and she is $49.99 free shipping!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: reanna-mator on May 20, 2013, 07:04:50 AM
Ugh, I'd really like her, but I'm quite sure I'll never afford her until she's officially released. :( I can't in good conscience spend that kind of money on her!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Malancaiwen on May 20, 2013, 08:02:57 AM
I so wish G4 minty will be released! (as this will mean wide production of green baits for me ^^)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: dxgirly on May 20, 2013, 08:09:01 AM
Hopefully this means she'll be getting a wide release.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 20, 2013, 08:10:59 AM
I got one off ebay, I couldn't help it.  :biggrin: That one is the black outline with all pink hair though. I figure best case scenario, she's only a prototype and the better looking minty gets released and I'll have a cool test run pony, worst case she's released like this later on down the line and I got her super early.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: maycrestmom on May 20, 2013, 08:23:03 AM
well that shows the power of this board/ thread... completely sold out  :-/  ah well, guess I will still have to wait 


YES PLEASE be a regular release brushable (and I in the meantime can dream of a FS release for christmas = all done up in christmas socks of course = now that  to me would be a devine way to end the 30th year anniversary of MLP)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 20, 2013, 08:26:14 AM
I got lucky and was able to get the last one. I sure hope that she was worth that amount of money! That sure was a lot :(  Minty :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 20, 2013, 08:27:55 AM
I got one off ebay, I couldn't help it.  :biggrin: That one is the black outline with all pink hair though. I figure best case scenario, she's only a prototype and the better looking minty gets released and I'll have a cool test run pony, worst case she's released like this later on down the line and I got her super early.

Thats what I think is going to happen! It would be hilarious of Hasbro to release her with the black outline! 15 'G4 Mintys' were just found today within the past hour, so squeee hopefully they will release the original one and the black outline one will be a prototype forever!

Post Merge: May 20, 2013, 08:30:17 AM

well that shows the power of this board/ thread... completely sold out  :-/  ah well, guess I will still have to wait 


YES PLEASE be a regular release brushable (and I in the meantime can dream of a FS release for christmas = all done up in christmas socks of course = now that  to me would be a devine way to end the 30th year anniversary of MLP)

THEY ARE ALREADY GONE!? =O I JUST got one a few minutes ago and there were 6 left! OMG I hope they list more fore everyone who wanted one... T-T
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 20, 2013, 08:49:53 AM
um, not sure what you guys are seeing but I've got a seller with 8 of them still.
search

2013 HASBRO MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC ACTION FIGURE P196
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: apanda0622 on May 20, 2013, 08:51:15 AM
um, not sure what you guys are seeing but I've got a seller with 8 of them still.
search

2013 HASBRO MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC ACTION FIGURE P196

Seller re-listed ten more!  But only 8 left now!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on May 20, 2013, 09:45:25 AM

Thats what I think is going to happen! It would be hilarious of Hasbro to release her with the black outline! 15 'G4 Mintys' were just found today within the past hour, so squeee hopefully they will release the original one and the black outline one will be a prototype forever!


Wait, where are the 15 original Minty's that have been spotted today?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 20, 2013, 09:49:47 AM
I was so close to try for one, but I have no $$... Ill have to pay my bills first  >_<

Im so hoping for a Minty like this but with pink eyes. .. (Pic from Broni)
http://www.bronibooru.com/posts/31157?tags=Minty

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Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 20, 2013, 10:16:27 AM

Thats what I think is going to happen! It would be hilarious of Hasbro to release her with the black outline! 15 'G4 Mintys' were just found today within the past hour, so squeee hopefully they will release the original one and the black outline one will be a prototype forever!


Wait, where are the 15 original Minty's that have been spotted today?

This is what I'm hoping for!! :frolic:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 20, 2013, 10:34:23 AM

Thats what I think is going to happen! It would be hilarious of Hasbro to release her with the black outline! 15 'G4 Mintys' were just found today within the past hour, so squeee hopefully they will release the original one and the black outline one will be a prototype forever!


Wait, where are the 15 original Minty's that have been spotted today?

This is what I'm hoping for!! :frolic:

No they are actually mixed- 3 original and the rest black outlined. Srry, should have been more specific! I meant 15 'Minty' in general.  10 more black outlined have been spotted, I wish the original would appear again.....
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 20, 2013, 10:38:37 AM
We aren't 100% sure the original are originals.  Not until we see photos of them at least. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: LadyMoondancer on May 20, 2013, 11:54:59 AM
Miiiiinty, come to uuuuuus in stoooooores.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 20, 2013, 12:15:24 PM
um, not sure what you guys are seeing but I've got a seller with 8 of them still.
search

2013 HASBRO MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC ACTION FIGURE P196

Oh my goodness...  :drunk:  I did it!  Thank you for that, HawaiianRain.  Super helpful!  I'm a little scared I over paid...but I did it.  I'm with you Rhini - worse case scenerio she's a prototype w/the black outline.   There are two more left I believe.

Oh!  I can't believe I spent that much on a what if.  :yikes:  A bit nervous!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 20, 2013, 01:58:54 PM
Hahahaha she's soooo pretty though so don't worry!! :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 20, 2013, 02:04:49 PM
Ehhh buck it, only live once  :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 20, 2013, 02:06:04 PM
Well...off to list some (non-pony) stuff on ebay!  Time to fill my paypal fund again.  :D
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 20, 2013, 02:08:23 PM
Yeah I need to purge my room and sell whatever is left  >_<
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Bronley on May 20, 2013, 02:16:52 PM
Pics from the now sold-out eBay listings (10 posted twice = 20 so far from this eBay seller):
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So I think that is like 29 total seen Mintys so far (8 type A long ago and now 21 type B)?

Edit: fixed numbers.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 20, 2013, 02:24:36 PM
Pics from the now sold-out eBay listings (10 posted twice = 20 so far from this eBay seller):
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So I think that is like 29 total seen Mintys so far (8 type A long ago and now 21 type B)?

Edit: fixed numbers.

Actually, it should be 11 type A Mintys as I bought 3 that appeared on Taobao today. Or so it is assumed at least till I get them.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on May 20, 2013, 02:40:55 PM
well that shows the power of this board/ thread... completely sold out  :-/  ah well, guess I will still have to wait 


YES PLEASE be a regular release brushable (and I in the meantime can dream of a FS release for christmas = all done up in christmas socks of course = now that  to me would be a devine way to end the 30th year anniversary of MLP)

I would absolutely adore it if they did this.  Alternatively I would also love a Christmas train with a Minty.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 20, 2013, 02:44:37 PM
I totally agree we only live one time!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 20, 2013, 02:48:31 PM
 :good:*dreams*  A FS Minty would be GORGEOUS!   :good:
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 20, 2013, 02:55:10 PM
Pics from the now sold-out eBay listings (10 posted twice = 20 so far from this eBay seller):
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So I think that is like 29 total seen Mintys so far (8 type A long ago and now 21 type B)?

Edit: fixed numbers.

Actually, it should be 11 type A Mintys as I bought 3 that appeared on Taobao today. Or so it is assumed at least till I get them.

Im totally stalking you! Please lmk when you sell/auction them off!  :p
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Twilight Pink on May 20, 2013, 02:56:50 PM
Minty's gonna be impossible to get for me  -_- her price scares me  :cry:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 20, 2013, 07:26:03 PM
And another 10 mintys posted by the same seller folks.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: reanna-mator on May 20, 2013, 07:32:25 PM
And another 10 mintys posted by the same seller folks.

Right, this is getting silly. :(
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on May 20, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
argg!  I just can't bring myself to pay $50 for her.  $20 I could maybe do but not $50.  Especially if i want to try to get the Fair/sdcc exclusive this year.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: reanna-mator on May 20, 2013, 07:43:43 PM
argg!  I just can't bring myself to pay $50 for her.  $20 I could maybe do but not $50.  Especially if i want to try to get the Fair/sdcc exclusive this year.

And if she's suddenly appearing in this many numbers, it bodes well for an official release. :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on May 20, 2013, 07:50:59 PM
argg!  I just can't bring myself to pay $50 for her.  $20 I could maybe do but not $50.  Especially if i want to try to get the Fair/sdcc exclusive this year.

And if she's suddenly appearing in this many numbers, it bodes well for an official release. :)

Yes, that's what I'm going to keep telling myself.  And if these two (Minty and Wysteria) do well then maybe we have some hope for some G1 to G4 ponies.  Glory and Firefly seem to be really popular with the retro merchandising.  I really, really want a G4 Glory and maybe also Bowtie and Medley....
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on May 20, 2013, 07:55:15 PM
I caved.

It's a gamble for sure, but right now Minty is the last G4 I needed for a full set (minus forelock variants) , so eh, for completion, I bit.

I are happy.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Honeycomb on May 20, 2013, 08:15:15 PM
I have just bought 3 from tb! So excited!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 20, 2013, 08:21:11 PM
WOW! There is more of them! That is ok, I am going to be happy to have one. I know that she was a lot, but at least she was not over $100.00!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 20, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
WOW! There is more of them! That is ok, I am going to be happy to have one. I know that she was a lot, but at least she was not over $100.00!

I'm with ya sweets!  ^_^  And I'm happy to have secured her for me, so yay!!!

Are the ones now popping up on TaoBao the ones with or without the black lining?
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 20, 2013, 08:36:51 PM
I have just bought 3 from tb! So excited!
Old version or new version?

I'm getting afraid that since the eBay seller has so many that it will be the one to be released :(
Though I suppose we won't truly know until they start arriving or one is seen in a package.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 20, 2013, 08:42:57 PM
I just came along another seller that has her on ebay. They have two different listings of her!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on May 20, 2013, 08:45:43 PM
WOW! There is more of them! That is ok, I am going to be happy to have one. I know that she was a lot, but at least she was not over $100.00!

The sheer explosion of joy I will have when I open that box and see Minty will be well worth it.

I've been trying to track a Minty since I started collecting and had resigned myself to never having a Minty. Today, that all changed.

My pony grail has been acquired.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 20, 2013, 08:47:25 PM
I just came along another seller that has her on ebay. They have two different listings of her!
I'M SO CONFUSED!  :argh:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 20, 2013, 08:51:06 PM
I just came along another seller that has her on ebay. They have two different listings of her!

came across it...

now I am super confuzzled.
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 20, 2013, 08:53:16 PM
I just came along another seller that has her on ebay. They have two different listings of her!
I'M SO CONFUSED!  :argh:

Me too!!!! I don't know what to do!
/flails
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 20, 2013, 09:04:39 PM
SO MANY MINTIES. I never thought this day would come.
And yet I will not buy any.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 20, 2013, 09:04:54 PM
ok, now there is a third seller that is auctioning off two different ones as well!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on May 20, 2013, 09:10:42 PM
Yes, so far by my count there are 3 different sellers.  Two of those sellers are selling both version 1 and version 2 of Minty.   By my count there are about 16 version 2 Mintys and 6 version 1 Mintys on ebay right now.   

I do find it extremely odd that there are so many of two different versions running around right now.

OH, here's a thought.  Since they all seem to be sharing photos, maybe there is only one version of Minty being produced but the sellers are just borrowing photos of the other version since they figure it is close enough?
Title: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 20, 2013, 09:14:23 PM
ok, now there is a third seller that is auctioning off two different ones as well!
Two sellers with both types yes but same photos and descriptions... Suspicious.
Unless I'm missing another listing or something.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 20, 2013, 09:15:50 PM
I don't know what's going on but I'm getting sick of it, gonna try to cancel my order because this is getting ridiculous  :huh:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 20, 2013, 09:16:16 PM
I wonder if we are going to see this set of them all together later this year? I want that other one, but I really cant spend that much in one day on ponies.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 20, 2013, 09:16:47 PM
Some of those Chinese sellers have two accounts.

still it's driving me nuts lol


ok, now there is a third seller that is auctioning off two different ones as well!
Two sellers with both types yes but same photos and descriptions... Suspicious.
Unless I'm missing another listing or something.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 20, 2013, 09:27:59 PM
Can someone message me the links???  I'm not seeing them.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 20, 2013, 09:30:07 PM
can do
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 20, 2013, 10:07:28 PM
Can someone message me links too for the version 1 light green minty? Nothings coming up on ebay for me either
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: saply on May 20, 2013, 10:10:19 PM
Well, chances are they're all getting the Mintys from the same place. Perhaps the multiple accounts are coworkers in the factory or something and just sharing their photos?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Christahope on May 20, 2013, 10:53:58 PM
Hi all! I don't know if it helps, but I did ask the seller and they said they had the pink and white hair version in stock. I didn't ask directly about the 2nd version, but it came across as if they have both.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: CuddlyParrot on May 20, 2013, 11:04:28 PM
Isn't this about the time that the fair ponies would be leaked?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 20, 2013, 11:29:45 PM
Could someone link me the links too?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 21, 2013, 12:13:16 AM
Now I got even more bad new, for some reason, my agent only got hold of one minty instead of all 3...
Excuse me while I go hide under a rock and cry out all my broken dreams.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: LadyMoondancer on May 21, 2013, 12:36:11 AM
Crisis on Infinite Minties.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 21, 2013, 12:45:33 AM
I caved and bought version A Minty, aka the original release. I know she will probably be released officially as a fair exclusive, but LOL I have been waiting for this moment and saving up for it since last winter. I went ahead and got one but I dont want to pressure people into buying one especially if they dont have the $. I hope she is officially released for everyone that wants one!!! Whats funny is I forgot I emailed Hasbro a while ago about Minty and tried to make it persuasive so they could push her for release. I dont think I had much part into Hasro releasing her, Hasbro probably planned this for a while! Its just funny to my friends and I heehee, such a funny coincidence! xD
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 21, 2013, 01:37:07 AM
Man, I woulda got type A Minty if I knew she was gonna pop up in a few hours x-x It's really weird.. Also, checking one of the eBay auctions, someone took a pic of the bottom of her hooves. It says she was made in early 2010, which either indicates old stock was rooted up, or these are old pics.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: MoonShadow on May 21, 2013, 01:47:34 AM
Two-tone Minty!  You will be mine! I've completely lost my mind. :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 21, 2013, 01:52:16 AM
I just bought what I hope is a real Type A Minty as well. Need those purple eyes! Plus, if she IS the fair pony, she'll cost as much as she was on eBay, so I won't feel as though I overpaid. Unless she is still lurking somewhere on TaoBao... I checked a few places, but didn't see her.  In any case, I probably trust eBay pictures more than TB pictures and this seller had pics of her from several angles. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 21, 2013, 02:24:24 AM
Again. Where are these "Version A " Minties people a yabbering about on eBay?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 21, 2013, 04:04:26 AM
Could someone pm me the links to the version 1 Mintys?   Please.  :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sandi on May 21, 2013, 04:22:14 AM
I wanna know too! ebay or taobao? I can't find any on ebay.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 21, 2013, 04:23:34 AM
Can someone PM me the link too? Thanks :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BlueyBirdy on May 21, 2013, 04:24:31 AM
Wow, the situation has certainly escalated since the last time I checked! The plot thickens! :what:

Both versions of Minty are on ebay.com. She is actually being listed as Minty now, so a search for "Friendship is Magic Minty" should find them both.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 21, 2013, 04:34:54 AM
Another thing, why do people think the year marked on the foot means the age of the pony? I thought that those dates reflect when the molds were made, which is why Twirly Treats has her foot marked 2011 despite the fact that shes a 2013 pony.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 21, 2013, 04:39:25 AM
Another thing, why do people think the year marked on the foot means the age of the pony? I thought that those dates reflect when the molds were made, which is why Twirly Treats has her foot marked 2011 despite the fact that shes a 2013 pony.
I'm talking about the black numbers on the bottom of the hoof, not the part that's actually part of the mold itself  :) The black numbers represent when that specific pony itself was made.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 21, 2013, 04:59:09 AM
I only see one version A Minty on ebay even searching for Minty.  If there are others I'd love a pm.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 21, 2013, 05:21:33 AM
I only see one version A Minty on ebay even searching for Minty.  If there are others I'd love a pm.

That's all I see also and it's auction not BIN
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on May 21, 2013, 05:24:29 AM
It appears that the other listing for type A Minty sold out over night.  Since it is ended I believe that I can post the link?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161030510198?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161030510198?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

There were five sold in this listing.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 21, 2013, 05:50:34 AM
It appears that the other listing for type A Minty sold out over night.  Since it is ended I believe that I can post the link?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161030510198?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161030510198?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

There were five sold in this listing.

Yup!  You're good.  ^_^  I didn't purchase one of those...I couldn't afford both styles after I splurged on the other style.  *bites nails*  I hope I didn't miss out!  I like her more.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 21, 2013, 07:20:06 AM
I saw that last night before I went to bed. I book marked it. I would of got her but that was just to much money to spend on ponies. I am happy with the one that I got :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 21, 2013, 07:24:09 AM
I asked the seller with the "Minty A" for sale (the one who had the 5 that sold) to see if she had any more to list and she referenced me to the single one up for auction, saying that's her last one.  =( 

So who knows what's going on???  Tons of the black outlined ones seem to be showing up, but only a few of the non-outlined ones?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 07:47:57 AM
I've been curious about this since I joined the Arena. Why is Minty so popular? Did it start with G1 or G3? I was never interested in G3 so if it started with that, I guess I can see why I am confused by her popularity. :lol:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Malicieuse on May 21, 2013, 07:51:01 AM
I've been curious about this since I joined the Arena. Why is Minty so popular? Did it start with G1 or G3? I was never interested in G3 so if it started with that, I guess I can see why I am confused by her popularity. :lol:

She was a very popular and known character during G3. As known as Pinkie pie.
She has her own (Christmas themed) movie and a ton of toys related to her.
She is also addicted to socks.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Bow Tie on May 21, 2013, 07:53:13 AM
I've been curious about this since I joined the Arena. Why is Minty so popular? Did it start with G1 or G3? I was never interested in G3 so if it started with that, I guess I can see why I am confused by her popularity. :lol:

She was a very popular and known character during G3. As known as Pinkie pie.
She has her own (Christmas themed) movie and a ton of toys related to her.
She is also addicted to socks.

Thanks! Makes sense to me! :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 21, 2013, 08:07:23 AM
I've been curious about this since I joined the Arena. Why is Minty so popular? Did it start with G1 or G3? I was never interested in G3 so if it started with that, I guess I can see why I am confused by her popularity. :lol:

She was a very popular and known character during G3. As known as Pinkie pie.
She has her own (Christmas themed) movie and a ton of toys related to her.
She is also addicted to socks.

No, Minty was never known as "Pinkie Pie" - Pinkie has always been Pinkie.  ;)

Minty was sort of a "shout out" to collectors as she was named after an original G1 pony (along with Moondancer and a few others).  But with the multiple releases of Minty, especially with the Christmas specialties and the DVD, she gained a lot of popularity and a following.  ^_^
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Twilight Pink on May 21, 2013, 08:33:12 AM
I'm saving up my money for a Minty  ^.^ I currently have $40. But I'm gonna do some household chores to earn more money and give it to my boyfriend to but it on his debit card to use on ebay in order to get her  :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Malicieuse on May 21, 2013, 08:42:57 AM
I've been curious about this since I joined the Arena. Why is Minty so popular? Did it start with G1 or G3? I was never interested in G3 so if it started with that, I guess I can see why I am confused by her popularity. :lol:

She was a very popular and known character during G3. As known as Pinkie pie.
She has her own (Christmas themed) movie and a ton of toys related to her.
She is also addicted to socks.

No, Minty was never known as "Pinkie Pie" - Pinkie has always been Pinkie.  ;)

Minty was sort of a "shout out" to collectors as she was named after an original G1 pony (along with Moondancer and a few others).  But with the multiple releases of Minty, especially with the Christmas specialties and the DVD, she gained a lot of popularity and a following.  ^_^

Sorry, that is not what i ment. I tried to say she was as familiar/ well-known as Pinkie Pie.
My English isn't perfect. XP (I also never really saw her as a "shout-out" to older collectors. Just a pony with the same name as a G1 pony. I never even saw her as being based on G1 minty. But that's just me.)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 21, 2013, 08:45:55 AM
I'm trying to get that Minty A, wish me luck.  :cloud:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 21, 2013, 09:33:28 AM
Oh my!  I read the date on the bottom of Minty's foot from ebay(the original Minty).

She has the same date as the other old Mintys, early 2011. 

If you are into prototypes/unreleased variants, I would recommend seeking out the older version while you still can. I think she will go the way of Drama Pony and be the unreleased variant. I have a hunch that version 2 of Minty will be the released version.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 21, 2013, 09:38:34 AM
Wow- there have now been quite a few of each up on ebay-  I wonder which one will be released ??  I hope they go with the non-outlined version, which seems to be somewhat cuter.

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on May 21, 2013, 09:49:57 AM
Oh my!  I read the date on the bottom of Minty's foot from ebay(the original Minty).

She has the same date as the other old Mintys, early 2011. 

If you are into prototypes/unreleased variants, I would recommend seeking out the older version while you still can. I think she will go the way of Drama Pony and be the unreleased variant. I have a hunch that version 2 of Minty will be the released version.

I will be able to get a Minty, but I wasn't sure which one I should get. I'm beginning to think that as well. Besides, I like her more than the other one anyway, and we haven't seen the other one until just now and a bunch are popping up, so I think it'd be better for me to get the original. I really hope that this one I'm stalking doesn't sell out before I can get the money to buy her!

(and sorry I keep commenting on this  :blush: But it's Minty we're talking about!)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 21, 2013, 10:27:24 AM
Hmm.... now we need to demand Hasbro for Sweetie Blue next! xD
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: tinrobo on May 21, 2013, 10:34:41 AM
Aaah, I've been too busy to keep up with ponies and all this happens! I can't believe I missed out on old-style Minty! *cries forever*
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: brightberry on May 21, 2013, 10:50:36 AM
I love the Minty with the two color hair.  Not as excited by Minty version 2.  It would be nice if they released her.  But if not, I won't be too upset.  I'm not going to pay ebay prices for either.  That money is earmarked for G1 ponies.   :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 21, 2013, 10:51:11 AM
Aaah, I've been too busy to keep up with ponies and all this happens! I can't believe I missed out on old-style Minty! *cries forever*

Well there are still BINs for the black-outlined minty up (or should I say new auctions with BINs) -

And at least one auction for the non-black symbol Minty-  and I would be willing to bet large amounts of money that as soon as the current auction is over- another will be there to take its place (much like the glittery Wysteria and Pinkies that just keep popping up again and again).

I am dying to see which version the official release will be (but again, my bets are on the non-black outline Minty as the official release- and betting the black-outlined pony is just a test run)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 21, 2013, 11:03:12 AM
Hmm.... now we need to demand Hasbro for Sweetie Blue next! xD

Yes I was just thinking this! Come on Sweetie Blue and yellow unicorn filly (who I think we should call Buttercup XD ) !!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 21, 2013, 11:06:18 AM
Eh, Sweetie Blue is not special enough, and she had bangs, same with that yellow filly. I'd prefer new ponies. Bonbon (g4) would be lovely to see.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 21, 2013, 11:11:46 AM
Eh, Sweetie Blue is not special enough, and she had bangs, same with that yellow filly. I'd prefer new ponies. Bonbon (g4) would be lovely to see.

To each their own...I think Sweetie Blue and yellow filly are both very pretty
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on May 21, 2013, 11:19:01 AM
I am dying to see which version the official release will be (but again, my bets are on the non-black outline Minty as the official release- and betting the black-outlined pony is just a test run)

Deep down, I want this to happen because that way more people will get a shot at Minty and I'll be the proud owner of a factory prototype.

What? I'm allowed to be a little selfish:p

Course, who knows if the final Minty will be a hybrid of the two. Black outline mark on Minty V1, Minty V1s eyes on Minty V2 etc.

It's exciting to see what's gonna happen.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 21, 2013, 11:21:16 AM
Yea, I think Sweetie Drops is overdue for a release.. Surprised they haven't released Minuette in a brushable as well.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 21, 2013, 11:51:30 AM
Yea, I think Sweetie Drops is overdue for a release.. Surprised they haven't released Minuette in a brushable as well.
Or Octavia! Curious what color her hair would be, they'd clearly have to make a whole new one. Would be nice to have a pony in a nice neutral color that's not just white.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 21, 2013, 11:54:02 AM
Yea, I think Sweetie Drops is overdue for a release.. Surprised they haven't released Minuette in a brushable as well.
Or Octavia! Curious what color her hair would be, they'd clearly have to make a whole new one. Would be nice to have a pony in a nice neutral color that's not just white.
She'd be really nice too, though I have a feeling if they release her she'll probably have the same eye indention problem as Vinyl and Lyrica have. x-x
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 21, 2013, 11:56:13 AM
Darn it, I got scared and bought a black outline Minty too ^^;  Well, I passed on the black stripe Pinkie Pie, glittery PP & Wysteria, so I guess I can justify this, heh heh. And now I don't have to agonize over the possibility of having picked the wrong one. Unless BOTH become easily accessible new releases
:drunk:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 21, 2013, 12:00:24 PM
Or unless both are test runs lol.

It just seems generation there is a lack of new ponies on the market. Like they can't come out fast enough to keep up.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 21, 2013, 12:04:17 PM
Or unless both are test runs lol.

:hug:

It just seems generation there is a lack of new ponies on the market. Like they can't come out fast enough to keep up.

Yeah, not much to be excited about lately. The past two years I was giddy waiting for summer releases, but this year it's been just, "Meh."  Oh well, at least I won't be dropping hundreds and hundreds of dollars on ponies this summer. Another reason why the Minty expenditure is not too bad ^^;
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: rosierjay on May 21, 2013, 12:36:01 PM
so amazed at how popular this thread is.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 21, 2013, 12:49:46 PM
so amazed at how popular this thread is.

Heh heh, there is a reason why I picked Minty to win the derby :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cool.Breeze on May 21, 2013, 02:36:33 PM
so amazed at how popular this thread is.

Heh heh, there is a reason why I picked Minty to win the derby :)

Wishing I had done the same, now XD
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 21, 2013, 02:43:47 PM
so amazed at how popular this thread is.

Heh heh, there is a reason why I picked Minty to win the derby :)

Wishing I had done the same, now XD

Me too!! Hahaha XD
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Twilight Pink on May 21, 2013, 08:46:42 PM
If anybody is happens to buy extra Mintys, I'll happily buy one from you! Just please PM or email me!  :cry:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 21, 2013, 08:57:22 PM
If anybody is happens to buy extra Mintys, I'll happily buy one from you! Just please PM or email me!  :cry:

Is she sold out already?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 21, 2013, 09:35:04 PM
If anybody is happens to buy extra Mintys, I'll happily buy one from you! Just please PM or email me!  :cry:

There are several on eBay right now- :lookround:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starie on May 21, 2013, 11:54:38 PM
I really really want the original Minty but I can't justify the 60+ dollars the auction is going at :C I wish Hasbro would just release the version instead of toying with me for 2 years...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 22, 2013, 04:14:31 AM
Yeah I'm pretty surprised that auction is sitting at $60+ right now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that is the version they release.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on May 22, 2013, 01:08:11 PM
and the B version is at 29 :)  looks like the 50  dllrs Minty B has also 7 still available and another 4 under another seller :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 22, 2013, 01:53:29 PM
I am starting to wonder if we will see her in a set or not? This is starting to drive me crazy!!! I cant wait :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Honeycomb on May 23, 2013, 04:34:53 AM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: starflyer425 on May 23, 2013, 05:00:56 AM
GAH! my favorite sock collector has sufaced yet again! though im not a HUGE fan of the outline and hair, its still my christmas gem! patiently waiting for her.  :hope:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 23, 2013, 05:17:29 AM
The outline is growing on me. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Chinabun on May 23, 2013, 05:34:52 AM
The outline is growing on me.

Me too! Funny that... I like that one better now when I can see the listings on top of each other. I think It will be released this year, so Im holding out for the one who comes. Im not paying 60+ for it :p
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 23, 2013, 05:53:17 AM
I would much prefer the Minty A version, but not at that price...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 23, 2013, 07:12:09 AM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?

Quite possibly she will be in a set and the numbers are/will be on the box like the fan favorites from Toys R Us. That's my guess.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Zapper on May 23, 2013, 07:20:52 AM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?

Quite possibly she will be in a set and the numbers are/will be on the box like the fan favorites from Toys R Us. That's my guess.

Oh god, it would be so awesome if they did something like a "G3 Favorites" set. I mean, we already have Minty and recently we saw Wysteria popping up... Please make my wish come true, Hasbro!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 23, 2013, 07:55:30 AM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?

Quite possibly she will be in a set and the numbers are/will be on the box like the fan favorites from Toys R Us. That's my guess.

Oh god, it would be so awesome if they did something like a "G3 Favorites" set. I mean, we already have Minty and recently we saw Wysteria popping up... Please make my wish come true, Hasbro!

who knows! I would say at this point, anything is possible this year due to the anniversary.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on May 23, 2013, 07:56:10 AM
No black numbers under her foot at all? Now that is really curious - that is the manufacture date so every single one of them should be stamped with it.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 23, 2013, 08:48:06 AM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?
Hey, might I ask if they're an aqua green like most eBay photos have, or is she more of a minty green like the 2011 one?  :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shy Violet on May 23, 2013, 08:55:27 AM
I've looked through my collection and ponies that came in sets often don't have numbers on their hooves. So to me that says if she's released she's going to be in a set of some sort. I'm super excited and hopeful that they're going to release her.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: will2Bfree on May 23, 2013, 10:13:23 AM
I liked the first one we saw much better, it looked so much more finished. The two-toned hair went much better with the peppermint theme. The new one's color reminds me of a bar of soap and the black outline seems like a very strange thing to add, and is especially jarring since there's no other black in the symbol.

Personally, I think the second one looks like a slapdash job compared to how nicely the features of the first one seemed to blend (even the eye color). I would have guessed it was a factory error/reject prototype if it wasn't for the numbers it was released in.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on May 23, 2013, 10:39:35 AM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?

Quite possibly she will be in a set and the numbers are/will be on the box like the fan favorites from Toys R Us. That's my guess.

Oh god, it would be so awesome if they did something like a "G3 Favorites" set. I mean, we already have Minty and recently we saw Wysteria popping up... Please make my wish come true, Hasbro!

I would be very pleased at a development like this and yet very annoyed that so many G3 have made the jump to G4 and yet virtually no G1 have.  They don't seem to have a problem using G1 for merchandising.  Why isn't there more G1 characters represented in the toys?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on May 23, 2013, 11:22:44 AM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?

Quite possibly she will be in a set and the numbers are/will be on the box like the fan favorites from Toys R Us. That's my guess.

Oh god, it would be so awesome if they did something like a "G3 Favorites" set. I mean, we already have Minty and recently we saw Wysteria popping up... Please make my wish come true, Hasbro!

I would be very pleased at a development like this and yet very annoyed that so many G3 have made the jump to G4 and yet virtually no G1 have.  They don't seem to have a problem using G1 for merchandising.  Why isn't there more G1 characters represented in the toys?

I agree, so many g3 have been released as g4, and still only Applejack and Spike have been released from g1, do they dont seem have any problems with selling merchandise of Sundance and Sparkler and some other g1s.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 23, 2013, 12:12:51 PM
Wow a G3 favorites set would be seriously awesome- and so appropriate for the 30 year anniversary!

Maybe a G1-3 favorites set even?

Bring on the sets!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 23, 2013, 12:19:35 PM
Wow a G3 favorites set would be seriously awesome- and so appropriate for the 30 year anniversary!

Maybe a G1-3 favorites set even?

Bring on the sets!
Yes that would be awesome! There's so many different things Hasbro could do to make a pile of money...I wish they'd take ideas from us
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on May 23, 2013, 12:25:16 PM
I got my Minties today! They are the ones with the outline, but I think they are gorgeous!
They have no numbers under their hooves, what does that mean?

Quite possibly she will be in a set and the numbers are/will be on the box like the fan favorites from Toys R Us. That's my guess.

Oh god, it would be so awesome if they did something like a "G3 Favorites" set. I mean, we already have Minty and recently we saw Wysteria popping up... Please make my wish come true, Hasbro!

I would be very pleased at a development like this and yet very annoyed that so many G3 have made the jump to G4 and yet virtually no G1 have.  They don't seem to have a problem using G1 for merchandising.  Why isn't there more G1 characters represented in the toys?

I remember reading that Hasbro has some name licensing issues for most of the characters and (from what I've seen) Hasbro's pretty bent on not selling a toy unless they have a trademarkable name for it.

Course, all that means is that we won't ever get a Firefly that says Firefly on the box. It might say "Flyfire" or something else on it, but hey, the fans know;)

As to why beyond that, no idea. Maybe Hasbro thinks G3 is still fresh in people's minds so they go for that (or they still own the names and are all "we could rename Surprise and get it trademarked OR sell Minty. The latter takes less effort let's do that") Still, it's kind of weird that they don't go for the adult nostalgia market and make a playful pony set with G1s in G4 molds. Kids can still have fun with a brushable Gusty. They might not geek out over her like their parents might, but they can still have fun with her.

Shirts and non-toy items don't really count because they probably still own the designs and you don't need to have the pony's name on the shirt:p
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: xkappax on May 23, 2013, 02:04:51 PM
If they made a G1 set and it had gusty or shady in it, I think I would probably explode. Into a million pieces.

I really am excited that minty is popping up again, though. Hopefully I'll be able to get one this time. I don't really mind the outline on her symbol that much.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 23, 2013, 02:41:19 PM
Oh gosh!!! I am getting all excited just reading what your all saying!!!! 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on May 23, 2013, 03:43:18 PM
I've looked through my collection and ponies that came in sets often don't have numbers on their hooves. So to me that says if she's released she's going to be in a set of some sort. I'm super excited and hopeful that they're going to release her.  :biggrin:

:) Can you tell me which ponies that falls under? As I have ponies which were in packs and they have the stamps so I am wondering which sets specifically don't have manufacturing dates? Cool to know!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 23, 2013, 04:15:17 PM
I tried to win the Minty A for my max bid of 90, but someone outbid me  >_< I'm not willing to go any higher then that, so I'll just be content with my Minty B coming in the mail  :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 23, 2013, 04:23:41 PM
Now the regret for not buying one of those $50 type A Minty's is starting to set in.  :argh:
I was really hoping more would be posted like with the glittery Wystria and Pinkie Pie.  :sad:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 23, 2013, 04:24:34 PM
Now the regret for not buying one of those $50 type A Minty's is starting to set in.  :argh:
I was really hoping more would be posted like with the glittery Wystria and Pinkie Pie.  :sad:
Yea, there was one left, and when I went to go hit BIN, she was gone  :cry:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 23, 2013, 04:36:08 PM
Now the regret for not buying one of those $50 type A Minty's is starting to set in.  :argh:
I was really hoping more would be posted like with the glittery Wystria and Pinkie Pie.  :sad:
Yea, there was one left, and when I went to go hit BIN, she was gone  :cry:

I'm still keeping my fingers crossed the seller might post more, but I'm doubtful. (and I'm sure the price will be much higher given what the auction one is looking like even if they do.) I saw them right before I went to bed and thought I shouldn't impulse buy when I was sleepy and that maybe I should wait and see if more are listed because of the posting of that type on taobao earlier that day. Of course by morning they were gone...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on May 23, 2013, 04:40:22 PM
I've looked through my collection and ponies that came in sets often don't have numbers on their hooves. So to me that says if she's released she's going to be in a set of some sort. I'm super excited and hopeful that they're going to release her.  :biggrin:

:) Can you tell me which ponies that falls under? As I have ponies which were in packs and they have the stamps so I am wondering which sets specifically don't have manufacturing dates? Cool to know!

I know Lemony Gems doesn't have one from the Fan Favorites set (at least, mine doesn't).

Nightmare Moon, (taken from the same set) does.

It truly is a mystery.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 23, 2013, 05:58:30 PM
Now the regret for not buying one of those $50 type A Minty's is starting to set in.  :argh:
I was really hoping more would be posted like with the glittery Wystria and Pinkie Pie.  :sad:

I wouldn't totally give up on that possibility yet. I can't put my finger on what the diffference is, but these Minty A's seem somehow slightly different from the older Minty As. Might just be my imagination or differences in picture qualities, but I think they may have come from a newer production run. And in that case there could be more that appear.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shy Violet on May 23, 2013, 06:56:32 PM
I've looked through my collection and ponies that came in sets often don't have numbers on their hooves. So to me that says if she's released she's going to be in a set of some sort. I'm super excited and hopeful that they're going to release her.  :biggrin:

:) Can you tell me which ponies that falls under? As I have ponies which were in packs and they have the stamps so I am wondering which sets specifically don't have manufacturing dates? Cool to know!

I first decided to check them because I noticed Mrs Cake has numbers and Twirly Treats does not. I went and checked my collection and my daughter's, here's a quick list. I can't account for every pony since I often customize the doubles but I wrote down the ones that I know for sure came together.

Fan Favorites: Nightmare Moon has numbers, the rest do not
Castle playset: Neither Cadence or Shining Armor have numbers
Crystal Empire set: Celestia has numbers, Pinkie doesn't
Ploomette does, Twilight does not
Starbeam Twinkle does not
Sweetie Swirl does
Sweet Slumbers: AJ does, Star Dreams does not
Daisy Dreams from the TRU scooter pack does not
Sweets Boutique: Pinkie does, Sweetie Belle does not
Crystal Jewel Salon: Twilight does, Cadence does not
Pony school pals: Cheerlilee does, the 3 fillies do not

So to me it looks like they stamp the dates on 1 pony per set except for Cadence and Shining Armor from the castle. Hope that helps :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on May 23, 2013, 06:58:55 PM
I've looked through my collection and ponies that came in sets often don't have numbers on their hooves. So to me that says if she's released she's going to be in a set of some sort. I'm super excited and hopeful that they're going to release her.  :biggrin:

:) Can you tell me which ponies that falls under? As I have ponies which were in packs and they have the stamps so I am wondering which sets specifically don't have manufacturing dates? Cool to know!

I first decided to check them because I noticed Mrs Cake has numbers and Twirly Treats does not. I went and checked my collection and my daughter's, here's a quick list. I can't account for every pony since I often customize the doubles but I wrote down the ones that I know for sure came together.

Fan Favorites: Nightmare Moon has numbers, the rest do not
Castle playset: Neither Cadence or Shining Armor have numbers
Crystal Empire set: Celestia has numbers, Pinkie doesn't
Ploomette does, Twilight does not
Starbeam Twinkle does not
Sweetie Swirl does
Sweet Slumbers: AJ does, Star Dreams does not
Daisy Dreams from the TRU scooter pack does not
Sweets Boutique: Pinkie does, Sweetie Belle does not
Crystal Jewel Salon: Twilight does, Cadence does not
Pony school pals: Cheerlilee does, the 3 fillies do not

So to me it looks like they stamp the dates on 1 pony per set except for Cadence and Shining Armor from the castle. Hope that helps :)

Huh. Just checked my Starbeam Twinkle and she does have numbers. Came in the set too.

Hasbro. Masters of confusion.

[edit ~ http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,283471.0.html ~ many thanks ~ hathorcat]
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 23, 2013, 07:05:39 PM
..It sold for 230 bucks. Good god.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 23, 2013, 07:09:45 PM
..It sold for 230 bucks. Good god.

Holy crap!!!  :drunk:  I am kicking myself for not nabbing one of the 5 when I had the chance...     :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 23, 2013, 07:20:21 PM
Yeah I was watching that. Jumped $100 in the last minute!!

Can anyone tell me how to tell the date by those numbers? Thanks :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 23, 2013, 07:33:53 PM
Yeah, I wish I got one of those $50 Minty A's too...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on May 23, 2013, 07:40:17 PM
and the B sat on 29 for a long time, then ended on  50, this buyer could have just  bought one for a 49.99 ,lol they are still 2 available for that price LOL
maybe they were not aware of the other listing, or they just did not want someone to get this one for less than 50 LOL
I paid so much for the G4's  when i started collecting, I think It pays off to wait ......mostly :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 23, 2013, 07:46:54 PM
Creating a senerio:  Is there any way in which suddenly old stock would surface alongside new stock?  We saw a limited number of Lyrica prototypes pop up before they listed the with sash version.  So my guess is that they got rid of the prototype version first then started selling the final version. But with Minty both versions seemed to show up at the same time.  We know A existed before B, but I would wonder where they were sitting around for so long if the A is older stock.

Oh to have a flys view of what goes on in the production of these ponies.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on May 23, 2013, 07:54:20 PM
and the B sat on 29 for a long time, then ended on  50, this buyer could have just  bought one for a 49.99 ,lol they are still 2 available for that price LOL
maybe they were not aware of the other listing, or they just did not want someone to get this one for less than 50 LOL
I paid so much for the G4's  when i started collecting, I think It pays off to wait ......mostly :)

I...was the person who did that  :redface: I set 50 as my highest because I thought she would go for a little less, but I wanted it to automatically bid to that. If I sniped anyone on here I'm really sorry!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wysteria on May 23, 2013, 07:55:21 PM
and the B sat on 29 for a long time, then ended on  50, this buyer could have just  bought one for a 49.99 ,lol they are still 2 available for that price LOL
maybe they were not aware of the other listing, or they just did not want someone to get this one for less than 50 LOL
I paid so much for the G4's  when i started collecting, I think It pays off to wait ......mostly :)

Yup I caved, I bid $49.99 on the auction one, someone outbid me so I just went and BINed one lol. There's only one left now. I know I'll probably kick myself later but I'm glad to finally have one. Plus I trust this seller since I've bought from them before, the othe one didn't have much.

ETA: No worries Cherry Sunset:) I threw my bid in hopes it wouldn't end at $50 but what's a penny difference? Congrats:)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 23, 2013, 07:59:39 PM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: MilkyTaroMochi on May 23, 2013, 08:00:07 PM
Part of me is so tempted to (try and) get a Minty. She looks cute, and I do hope that she gets a wide-release. <3
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on May 23, 2013, 08:01:36 PM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I noticed that too! I wonder what the reserve price was on it? And if they do come out with the black Glitter Pinkie, I want to get another one and customize her with her original Cutie Mark, just because I think it would be cute  ^.^
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: cloud_weaver on May 23, 2013, 08:55:09 PM
So there are two glitter pinkies?  One with the black balloon and one with the pink one?  I noticed the seller also has the newer pink version of the FS "Black Tie" pinkie up as well.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shy Violet on May 23, 2013, 09:36:52 PM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

omg, I saw that listing and totally didn't even register in my head that she was an original and not the black balloon version  :P I was too busy looking for Minty
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BrightIdea on May 23, 2013, 10:51:22 PM
So there are two glitter pinkies?  One with the black balloon and one with the pink one?  I noticed the seller also has the newer pink version of the FS "Black Tie" pinkie up as well.

Yep, there were translucent versions of 5 of the 6 main ponies (no Twilight) spotted last year. I bet she is older than the glitter Pinkies that are being sold now.

I have the feeling Ms Minty will be showing up in a set, too :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on May 24, 2013, 02:51:35 AM
I've looked through my collection and ponies that came in sets often don't have numbers on their hooves. So to me that says if she's released she's going to be in a set of some sort. I'm super excited and hopeful that they're going to release her.  :biggrin:

:) Can you tell me which ponies that falls under? As I have ponies which were in packs and they have the stamps so I am wondering which sets specifically don't have manufacturing dates? Cool to know!

I first decided to check them because I noticed Mrs Cake has numbers and Twirly Treats does not. I went and checked my collection and my daughter's, here's a quick list. I can't account for every pony since I often customize the doubles but I wrote down the ones that I know for sure came together.

Fan Favorites: Nightmare Moon has numbers, the rest do not
Castle playset: Neither Cadence or Shining Armor have numbers
Crystal Empire set: Celestia has numbers, Pinkie doesn't
Ploomette does, Twilight does not
Starbeam Twinkle does not
Sweetie Swirl does
Sweet Slumbers: AJ does, Star Dreams does not
Daisy Dreams from the TRU scooter pack does not
Sweets Boutique: Pinkie does, Sweetie Belle does not
Crystal Jewel Salon: Twilight does, Cadence does not
Pony school pals: Cheerlilee does, the 3 fillies do not

So to me it looks like they stamp the dates on 1 pony per set except for Cadence and Shining Armor from the castle. Hope that helps :)

Awesome :) Now that makes sense...kind of :P

I think the idea that at least one pony in the set would come with a stamp makes sense. And perhaps it varies as to which pony hence why some have stamps and some dont?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 24, 2013, 03:06:35 AM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Yep! I bought Wysteria and GlitterPie from that person! =D One of my favorite sellers! ^-^
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 24, 2013, 06:53:15 AM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Yupp I snagged her :biggrin: I'm so excited!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 24, 2013, 07:34:11 AM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Yupp I snagged her :biggrin: I'm so excited!!
Grats! I tried to snag her too, but my wallet doesn't need it, so you were my saving grace  :P I asked the seller about Sweetie Blue, wonder if she has any..
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 24, 2013, 07:47:25 AM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Yupp I snagged her :biggrin: I'm so excited!!
Grats! I tried to snag her too, but my wallet doesn't need it, so you were my saving grace  :P I asked the seller about Sweetie Blue, wonder if she has any..

Thanks! I was bummed I missed the Applejack, although she was over priced so I jumped on Pinkie. Hahaha that's funny I was thinking of asking her about Sweetie Blue too!! Great minds think alike lol XD
Do you know if she's a factory worker?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Honeycomb on May 24, 2013, 07:51:31 AM
The factory workers won't speak English ... :( Pretty sure about that ...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 24, 2013, 07:55:31 AM
^ I think mango speaks english, Im a regular customer. At least the messages make sense in english without missing certain words. I asked if she and other sellers about sweetie blue, waiting for responses.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 24, 2013, 07:57:12 AM
It's a bit weird how Mango and her other account seems to be the only one finding these old 2011 prototypes though, so it is actually a possibility. Who knows, there could be more of said prototype in the factory, but the people at Taobao only getting some.
After that Minty getting 230 dollars, maybe it's a wake up call to her at how much we'll pay for these prototypes?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 24, 2013, 07:59:40 AM
^ I think mango speaks english, Im a regular customer. At least the messages make sense in english without missing certain words. I asked if she and other sellers about sweetie blue, waiting for responses.

Yeah she speaks English well. She's one of my favorite sellers.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 24, 2013, 08:02:54 AM
It's a bit weird how Mango and her other account seems to be the only one finding these old 2011 prototypes though, so it is actually a possibility. Who knows, there could be more of said prototype in the factory, but the people at Taobao only getting some.
After that Minty getting 230 dollars, maybe it's a wake up call to her at how much we'll pay for these prototypes?

$230!? (checks watch list) DANG! Glad I grabbed her for only $50! =O At least, I hope the Minty I won is the one I was after...

Anyway, I do hope that they find or make more of her laying around somewhere..... Sweetie Blue is my other grail! @_@ I wonder if they are receiving these old prototypes as freebies at the factory and they are just selling them just because? Or is it possible they are somehow buying them and selling them on ebay?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on May 24, 2013, 08:40:00 AM
Wow- that person is going to feel sheepish if these things get released!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shy Violet on May 24, 2013, 08:40:47 AM
Hey, did anyone notice the person who sold that Minty also had an ended auction for one of the original glitter Pinkies? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-G4-Sparkle-Pinkie-Pie-3-2-unreleased-Prototype-SUPER-RARE-/151049022305?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FAyeOmlA2tCjceYaZ6XVKYqzcyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Yupp I snagged her :biggrin: I'm so excited!!

Congrats!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 24, 2013, 08:54:03 AM
Thanks :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 24, 2013, 09:01:44 AM
I love to read what you all have to say. I stull cant get over what that one went out for!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 24, 2013, 10:45:27 AM
Mango just messaged me back, she said no Sweetie Blues turned up anywhere from her suppliers- pictures of Sweetie Blue and psychical comparisons to 'Mrs Cake' were included. She did say they will look out for more, hopefully some turn up soon! *crosses fingers*

*She did also say that the Sweetie Blue are an older model and have been sold out..... makes me wonder about the 5 light green Minties recently but hopefully from all the pictures the seller took its the rare 2011 one! *crosses fingers again!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 24, 2013, 12:57:02 PM
Lady Starflower, did she sell the pinkie to you because I noticed the reserve price wasn't met
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 24, 2013, 01:20:48 PM
Lady Starflower, did she sell the pinkie to you because I noticed the reserve price wasn't met

Yes I was the highest bidder but when it ended I contacted her and we made a deal. I'm so excited one down 4 to go lol
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 24, 2013, 01:27:28 PM
oh congrats! I was waiting to see if she relisted :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 24, 2013, 01:28:53 PM
Thanks. Surprisingly my highest bid wasn't too far off the reserve she wanted.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: SweetTune on May 24, 2013, 01:32:55 PM
Wait it out guys...

Glitters are coming.  :lookround:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 24, 2013, 01:36:36 PM
Are greens coming too?  :devious:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 24, 2013, 01:38:34 PM
Wait it out guys...

Glitters are coming.  :lookround:
!!!!  :frolic: :newpony:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: SweetTune on May 24, 2013, 01:38:47 PM
Are greens coming too?  :devious:

I'll have to ask. :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 24, 2013, 01:42:18 PM
Oh my gosh!!!! Are you serious :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 24, 2013, 02:14:04 PM
As in allll the glitters?? Or just Pinkie and Wysteria?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Diamond on May 24, 2013, 02:24:44 PM
I am so not paying those prices, I am one of those who want to know my pony is legally sold. LOL  But if they do sell her, I shall be finally buying a normal G4 pony.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on May 24, 2013, 02:28:16 PM
Eee!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 24, 2013, 02:46:10 PM
Eee!

I second that :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Diamond on May 24, 2013, 02:50:06 PM
As in allll the glitters?? Or just Pinkie and Wysteria?
Dang I missed that, glitters as in symbol or body? 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on May 24, 2013, 02:53:25 PM
As in allll the glitters?? Or just Pinkie and Wysteria?
Dang I missed that, glitters as in symbol or body?
As in body!  :happy:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 24, 2013, 02:59:23 PM
Meh, Glitter ponies. I'll buy them, but, booooooooooring.
I just want Minty so I can buy no less than 3 of her. If not 4.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Skeen on May 24, 2013, 03:23:36 PM
Wait it out guys...

Glitters are coming.  :lookround:

I am FREAKING OUT!!!  :D
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Diamond on May 24, 2013, 03:24:28 PM
As in allll the glitters?? Or just Pinkie and Wysteria?
Dang I missed that, glitters as in symbol or body?
As in body!  :happy:
Dang I might have to break down and buy me some G4's.  Deer heads and all. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on May 24, 2013, 03:37:41 PM
Glitters!   But is it an exclusive set.  Or individuals?  Or! 

There was a 25th anniversary Wysteria so I'd not be surprised if Glitter Wysteria is in an anniversary set. 

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 24, 2013, 05:00:54 PM
Wait it out guys...

Glitters are coming.  :lookround:

Oooh!  :happy: Great news!

Are greens coming too?  :devious:

I'll have to ask. :)


EEeee! I hope you can find out!  XD

Now the regret for not buying one of those $50 type A Minty's is starting to set in.  :argh:
I was really hoping more would be posted like with the glittery Wystria and Pinkie Pie.  :sad:

I wouldn't totally give up on that possibility yet. I can't put my finger on what the diffference is, but these Minty A's seem somehow slightly different from the older Minty As. Might just be my imagination or differences in picture qualities, but I think they may have come from a newer production run. And in that case there could be more that appear.

I hope you are right but the code on the ebay one's foot indicated a Jan 2011 manufacture date, but then again the other ver. had no code.
*fingers crossed for the ver. I like to be released*
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: dxgirly on May 24, 2013, 05:23:42 PM
I'm no good at waiting it out. "I want it, and I want it NOW." is how my mind works. I'll still get them when they come out to retail, though, to have MIB.  :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 24, 2013, 05:39:24 PM
I hope they do come out! But we do not know what they have in store for us. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wardah on May 24, 2013, 06:27:24 PM
Isn't SweetTune in charge of the Fair?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ice Crystal on May 24, 2013, 06:35:22 PM
Ohhh, maybe a G3 throwback set? Wysteria, Pinkie Pie, Minty...

This is exciting! I'm glad Wysteria is getting an official release!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 24, 2013, 06:48:28 PM
I hope it's the regular balloon color Pinkie!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Snapdragon on May 24, 2013, 06:59:41 PM
LOL, like a week after I buy them, of course they are announced as being possible releases! Such is my luck. XD Well, I'm glad to hear they might (hypothetically! ;)) be getting released!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 24, 2013, 07:36:31 PM
Squeeeeee glitters! :D YAY
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 24, 2013, 07:41:50 PM
And I just got my Glitter Wysteria for 20$ too.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Snapdragon on May 24, 2013, 07:45:19 PM
And I just got my Glitter Wysteria for 20$ too.

$20?! I had to buy mine for $40! XD Dang gurl!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 24, 2013, 07:45:54 PM
I made sure to go to the one that had no bids by 55 minutes  :P

But my real dream G4 pony, Two Tone Minty, is still too much dosh for me.

She holds that special place alongside Carribbean Delight, Beach Belle, Hip Holly, Mimic, SS Twilight, Oakly, Cutesaurus, Cha Cha Llama and the Aussie Bithflowers as expensive ponies that I'll save up for.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 24, 2013, 07:57:49 PM
Got a message back from douhikeshop, no sweeties blues and no more Minty A but they will check around. Aahhh! Sweetie Blue why you so hard to get! T_T


Post Merge: May 24, 2013, 08:00:06 PM

And I just got my Glitter Wysteria for 20$ too.

$20?! I had to buy mine for $40! XD Dang gurl!
Teehee I won Glitter Pie for $16.60 xD Funny because by the time I recive my package, she will probably already be be announced!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: babylicketysplit on May 24, 2013, 08:23:03 PM
YAY!   cant wait to see the new girls in a set :)   and OMG must have minty.  i cant afford much right now but if shes a regular release i may be able to snag one. or trade for her <3 i love me some green ponies
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wishing Well on May 25, 2013, 04:31:26 AM
Quote
douhikeshop, no sweeties blues and no more Minty A

Wait, they had Sweetie Blues?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 25, 2013, 05:28:41 AM
Quote
douhikeshop, no sweeties blues and no more Minty A

Wait, they had Sweetie Blues?

No, just checking to see "If" they had some
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wardah on May 25, 2013, 05:45:05 AM
YAY!   cant wait to see the new girls in a set :)   and OMG must have minty.  i cant afford much right now but if shes a regular release i may be able to snag one. or trade for her <3 i love me some green ponies

I really hope it isn't a set. I mean it would be bad enough if one of the glitters is only at the Fair (which is out of my reach at the moment) but if both and the Minty were I'll be gutted.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Twilight Pink on May 25, 2013, 09:34:25 AM
There are no more Mintys!  :sad: can somepony  please PM me? I'll buy an extra one off you  :cry:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 25, 2013, 09:42:06 AM
More regret over not buying a $50 Minty A. Hmph.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Zapper on May 25, 2013, 10:17:10 AM
YAY!   cant wait to see the new girls in a set :)   and OMG must have minty.  i cant afford much right now but if shes a regular release i may be able to snag one. or trade for her <3 i love me some green ponies

I really hope it isn't a set. I mean it would be bad enough if one of the glitters is only at the Fair (which is out of my reach at the moment) but if both and the Minty were I'll be gutted.

I really hope Minty is not a MLP Fair exclusive but in one of those sets that also included Nightmare Moon and DJ. Otherwise my wallet will cry :(
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 25, 2013, 10:28:13 AM
YAY!   cant wait to see the new girls in a set :)   and OMG must have minty.  i cant afford much right now but if shes a regular release i may be able to snag one. or trade for her <3 i love me some green ponies

I really hope it isn't a set. I mean it would be bad enough if one of the glitters is only at the Fair (which is out of my reach at the moment) but if both and the Minty were I'll be gutted.

I really hope Minty is not a MLP Fair exclusive but in one of those sets that also included Nightmare Moon and DJ. Otherwise my wallet will cry :(

Minty isn't going to be in the TRU exclusive. She *may* be a Target exclusive or something like that but nothing has been confirmed. I'm really hoping the type B Mintys that were recently on eBay were found prototypes and Type A will be the released version. *shrug* a girl can hope lol
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 25, 2013, 12:03:16 PM
I messaged mango asking if the recent auction for 5 of the original Minty were exactly like the ones in the picture, she said "yes the item is 'exactly the light green one with purple eyes' in the auction picture. " YAY!    Anyone who ordered one from that auction doesn't have to be scared about receiving a Minty B with the outline and pink eyes!

:frolic:

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on May 25, 2013, 12:37:19 PM
YAY!   cant wait to see the new girls in a set :)   and OMG must have minty.  i cant afford much right now but if shes a regular release i may be able to snag one. or trade for her <3 i love me some green ponies

I really hope it isn't a set. I mean it would be bad enough if one of the glitters is only at the Fair (which is out of my reach at the moment) but if both and the Minty were I'll be gutted.

I really hope Minty is not a MLP Fair exclusive but in one of those sets that also included Nightmare Moon and DJ. Otherwise my wallet will cry :(

Minty isn't going to be in the TRU exclusive. She *may* be a Target exclusive or something like that but nothing has been confirmed. I'm really hoping the type B Mintys that were recently on eBay were found prototypes and Type A will be the released version. *shrug* a girl can hope lol

Wouldn't it be cool if they like realized Lyra has already been out for a while and swapped her out with Minty in the TRU set  :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: dxgirly on May 25, 2013, 09:54:50 PM
More Minty's just popped upon ebay, if anyone is still looking for her. There are 4 listed for $49.99 BIN and one at auction starting at $19.99

They're the ones with the black outline
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: gabumon on May 26, 2013, 08:38:33 AM
^ surely this means she'll be mass-produced regular release?   

What else could it mean??  Why make dozens of prototypes???  :whoa:

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mercynova on May 26, 2013, 09:01:37 AM
^ surely this means she'll be mass-produced regular release?   

What else could it mean??  Why make dozens of prototypes???  :whoa:



Looks ever more likely doesn't it!
I knew I should have waited on getting her. I guess the only way I'll get back somthing near the $50 I spent on her is if she's the fair exclusive rather than a general release...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on May 26, 2013, 09:01:57 AM
Speaking of which there were another Type B mintys on taobao last night. The ones with the black outline.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Winter Bones on May 26, 2013, 10:21:30 AM
Type A? Type B? Doesn't matter to me, still gorgeous! :biggrin: :frolic:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 26, 2013, 11:26:16 AM
Yep, looks like Type B Minty is getting some sort of a release. To many popping up.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on May 26, 2013, 11:38:58 AM
YAY!   cant wait to see the new girls in a set :)   and OMG must have minty.  i cant afford much right now but if shes a regular release i may be able to snag one. or trade for her <3 i love me some green ponies

I really hope it isn't a set. I mean it would be bad enough if one of the glitters is only at the Fair (which is out of my reach at the moment) but if both and the Minty were I'll be gutted.

I really hope Minty is not a MLP Fair exclusive but in one of those sets that also included Nightmare Moon and DJ. Otherwise my wallet will cry :(

Minty isn't going to be in the TRU exclusive. She *may* be a Target exclusive or something like that but nothing has been confirmed. I'm really hoping the type B Mintys that were recently on eBay were found prototypes and Type A will be the released version. *shrug* a girl can hope lol

I wouldn't be surprised if the playful version is widely released and the FS is the Target (or Walmart) exclusive.

*oops sorry!  I got confused about which new pony were are talking about.  The above comment is about Black Tie Pinkie.

But I wouldn't mind if that comment  did turn  out to be prophetic about Minty.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Pinecone on May 26, 2013, 12:40:14 PM
Maybe there will be another fan favourites next year, or she's in a holiday set with Pinkie.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Honey Buzz Oregon on May 26, 2013, 04:01:01 PM
At 1am this morning there were lots of Minty's on Taobao. I just can't figure out for the life of me how to order off of that site :(
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wysteria on May 26, 2013, 04:08:25 PM
At 1am this morning there were lots of Minty's on Taobao. I just can't figure out for the life of me how to order off of that site :(

You need to find an agent that can order for you;) There's a few of them out there but it's murder waiting for them to put in an order for you! And first they have to confirm it's still available, then charge you a paypal invoice, then you have to wait and pray they get the order in before they sell out...sometimes it's just better to wait and snag one off ebay because the process can take almost a month since they check the order in, then send you a shipping charge you have to pay and it takes about 10 days to 2 weeks to arrive:/ Unless you're ordering a bigger bulk order, it's not worth it when half the chinese sellers on ebay have free shipping.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 26, 2013, 04:13:26 PM
I agree. With all the Chinese sellers offering free shipping on eBay I find it's sometimes easier to just check eBay. However sometimes some ponies don't make it to eBay. If you see one on Taobao you really like you can always try for it and cross your fingers your luck is good that day. You got to get an agent. There's lots but I've heard TB trends and Taobao now are the most popular.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 26, 2013, 07:02:45 PM
Sooo many more B Type minties on ebay!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on May 26, 2013, 08:33:14 PM
So it looks like Minty B will probably be the one that gets released after all...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: GustyFox on May 26, 2013, 08:37:24 PM
The 1st one is prettier. But I also think the 2nd one will be released. Why Hasbro? Why?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on May 26, 2013, 08:39:10 PM
The 1st one is prettier. But I also think the 2nd one will be released. Why Hasbro? Why?
Hey, isn't ANY minty to be released better than NONE?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mayeflower on May 27, 2013, 03:03:44 AM
I have this one.. she looks green, not blue as picture shows. The more I look at her, the more I love her ;)

Post Merge: May 27, 2013, 03:06:06 AM

I also got the old version with no black lining on her cutie mark as well. Well, I have to admit, I love the old version more, she is light green, with pink and white strikes of hair...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on May 27, 2013, 03:35:17 AM
The 1st one is prettier. But I also think the 2nd one will be released. Why Hasbro? Why?
Hey, isn't ANY minty to be released better than NONE?

I totally agree with that also. We have our minty now :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 27, 2013, 04:25:51 AM
I have this one.. she looks green, not blue as picture shows. The more I look at her, the more I love her ;)

Post Merge: May 27, 2013, 03:06:06 AM

I also got the old version with no black lining on her cutie mark as well. Well, I have to admit, I love the old version more, she is light green, with pink and white strikes of hair...

Good to know she isn't really that blue then :) And any Minty is Better than No Minty!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: sweetapple on May 27, 2013, 04:40:06 AM
I have this one.. she looks green, not blue as picture shows. The more I look at her, the more I love her ;)

Post Merge: May 27, 2013, 03:06:06 AM

I also got the old version with no black lining on her cutie mark as well. Well, I have to admit, I love the old version more, she is light green, with pink and white strikes of hair...

Any chance of a comparison pic? I'd love to see them both side by side!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 27, 2013, 06:29:24 AM
I have this one.. she looks green, not blue as picture shows. The more I look at her, the more I love her ;)

Post Merge: May 27, 2013, 03:06:06 AM

I also got the old version with no black lining on her cutie mark as well. Well, I have to admit, I love the old version more, she is light green, with pink and white strikes of hair...

Any chance of a comparison pic? I'd love to see them both side by side!

Yes I'd love to see a comparison pic!! :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mayeflower on May 27, 2013, 07:08:03 AM
Sure, no problem for comparison pic, but it's night time in China, need to take photo for them tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on May 27, 2013, 07:10:44 AM
Sure, no problem for comparison pic, but it's night time in China, need to take photo for them tomorrow morning.

Hahaha no problem. Thanks so much :)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mayeflower on May 27, 2013, 05:07:08 PM
Good morning :lol:

Here is the comparison pic for you~~



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Post by: Prince Primbrose on May 27, 2013, 05:10:06 PM
Good morning :lol:

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Oooh... I think they're both cute. The white hair breaking up the pink is nice, but I'd take either of them if one was released.
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Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 27, 2013, 05:10:38 PM
She is just a brighter green version, so good to see she isn't actually blue tinted :) Can't wait, got both versions on there way to me (finally)
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 27, 2013, 05:16:55 PM
Good morning to you and thank you so much for taking that pic!! It's nice to see them side by side in the same lighting. I still like version B better but I can't believe they would release her over A. Version A just looks more finished. B has that prototype look to her. In my opinion anyways :)
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Post by: Cherry_Sunset on May 27, 2013, 05:35:26 PM
I know this sounds selfish, but I do hope that they release A and that B is forever a prototype. Not only because I bought a B, but because there are very few type A's and she looks so much more finished! But regardless, I am still looking forward to my pony coming to me in the mail, and I will love her lots, even if I did overpay for her. That's the gamble you take when buying unreleased ponies!
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 27, 2013, 05:40:55 PM
I know this sounds selfish, but I do hope that they release A and that B is forever a prototype. Not only because I bought a B, but because there are very few type A's and she looks so much more finished! But regardless, I am still looking forward to my pony coming to me in the mail, and I will love her lots, even if I did overpay for her. That's the gamble you take when buying unreleased ponies!

My thoughts exactly :)
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Post by: Marigold on May 27, 2013, 05:45:24 PM
Does A have numbers on her feet?
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Post by: Flitter on May 27, 2013, 05:51:11 PM
Thanks so much for the pic mayeflower!

As it seems more and more likely that type B is to be the one that may get a release because more have surfaced, I can't help but think 'What the heck was hasbro thinking with the resesign!?'   -_-
Everything about the older ver. seems better to me; the pretty pale color, lack of outline on the cutie mark, 2 color hair.. I like type A's eye color and eyelash style better too. Every pic of type B Minty I see, her right eye especially, the top eyelash seems offset :(

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Post by: mayeflower on May 27, 2013, 05:52:42 PM
I'll just keep both of them regardless which will be officially released anyway :P

The one without black lining on cutie mark has a number on her foot.
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Post by: achab1984 on May 27, 2013, 06:18:39 PM
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WOW! There is a big difference, I like them both the same :)
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Post by: nhal039 on May 27, 2013, 06:23:27 PM
I have to be honset I like type B better in everyway expect for the symbols outlined in black, that just looks wrong. Woop woop I reckon she will be released for sure
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 27, 2013, 06:32:07 PM
I also like type B better but I still want an A XD
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Post by: cloud_weaver on May 27, 2013, 06:32:40 PM
Mayeflower, do you have a G3 minty on hand to put next to the two so we can see the color difference?
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Post by: mayeflower on May 27, 2013, 06:36:01 PM
Sorry no G3. I'm a newbie to pony world and just started collecting G4:)
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Post by: banditpony on May 27, 2013, 06:42:59 PM
I think I like A better. Mostly because I like that color of mint green. I'm extremely picture when it comes to anything of pastel blue/green nature.

(: But really, I like them both. And I look forward to either one. I am still holding onto some faith she might be released one day... (I'm resisting ebay!!)
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Post by: Sunset on May 27, 2013, 06:49:34 PM
I actually think that i do like the colors on B better.  It's just that black outline that is so jarring.  Maybe if they had used a darker pink instead?

Either way, I want a Minty and I'm not willng to pay $50 for her so here's hoping she will be widely released in one form or another.
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Post by: CarnationTwirl on May 27, 2013, 06:52:53 PM
wow, the pinks in the hair are way different.  Minty B is obviously fading pink, but Minty A is... much much lighter and more towards violet.  ...what colour is that? Fairys breath?
I do like type A better, though I do also like that they used pink for the eyes of type B. hrrrmmm
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Post by: Honeycomb on May 27, 2013, 07:16:16 PM
I like B better! But I want an A as well ...
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Post by: Shy Violet on May 27, 2013, 11:14:18 PM
Good morning :lol:

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Thank you for the comparison pic! I thought I liked version A more but I really like version B now seeing them side by side. I'd still prefer no black outline but she's definitely just as cute  :biggrin:
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Post by: Violet CLM on May 28, 2013, 02:42:07 AM
Add me to the indecisive column. I think I'd rather B's coat, A's mane, A's eyes, and B's cutie mark but with pink/green outlines instead of black.
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Post by: Carrehz on May 28, 2013, 03:46:01 AM
Add me to the indecisive column. I think I'd rather B's coat, A's mane, A's eyes, and B's cutie mark but with pink/green outlines instead of black.

My thoughts exactly :D Type B is a really nice colour!

Really tho, I'd prolly be happy with either. I just want Minty to be released already XD
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Post by: hathorcat on May 28, 2013, 03:56:44 AM
Thank you so much for that comparison picture - seeing them like that just confirms I like B better :) She is more reminiscent of the G3 version.

The head/body mismatches seem to be something which Hasbro is tackling at the moment but clearly it is something the Minty A in this picture has a little of but Minty B doesnt have...I wonder if thats an indication Minty B is newer.
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 28, 2013, 04:40:13 AM
Thank you so much for that comparison picture - seeing them like that just confirms I like B better :) She is more reminiscent of the G3 version.

The head/body mismatches seem to be something which Hasbro is tackling at the moment but clearly it is something the Minty A in this picture has a little of but Minty B doesnt have...I wonder if thats an indication Minty B is newer.

I noticed this as well and was wondering this exact thing.
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Post by: CarnationTwirl on May 28, 2013, 05:12:58 AM
the mismatch is definitely something in the plastic, and I hope this means Hasbro is addressing the issue...  A few ponies that were perfectly matched when I bought them have already started to discolor from nothing more than sitting on the shelf.
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 29, 2013, 05:10:14 AM
I just got my Minty A. The number on her hoof is 10071, and I checked which head she have, its an AJ head...well that was pretty obvious since there are only AJ and Pinkie heads for earth ponies. Mine also do have the head/body mismatch but its not that easy to spot at first glance.
One thing I noticed though is that the hair felt different...Dryer perhaps? atleast the white parts of it, it also dont look as shiny as the pink streaks.
We will see how she looks after she dried a bit, I had to wash her hair a bit since she arrived with hair in a bigger mess than the normal box hair.
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Post by: Marigold on May 29, 2013, 05:37:26 AM
So does that make her a 2011 pony?  Type A seems to be the original prototypes I think.  ?
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 29, 2013, 06:06:37 AM
Seems so, yes.
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Post by: Galactica on May 29, 2013, 12:15:06 PM
It seems so odd that the original prototypes would surface along with the new ones-

At any rate, looks like we'll see some kind of release for Minty- and I'm happy about that.  I'll feel sheepish enough when I've paid $50 for mine- which is a ridiculous amount for a pony.  The other prices were just... too high, for me at least.   
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Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 29, 2013, 12:48:59 PM
Does anyone have the Minty taobao link they could PM me. A friend wants me to grab her one...Thanks!
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 29, 2013, 01:00:23 PM
Im afraid its not that easy to nab one on Taobao...The sales of mintys are sporadic and dont always come from the same seller and they run out extremely quickly...just today I saw 20 type bs disappear in less than half a day. And depending on where you live, you might end up having to pay like 60 bucks...thats what I had to pay for my type A because of the agents cut and the shipping.
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Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 29, 2013, 01:27:12 PM
Seen some more type B's on ebay today and one type A listed :)
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Post by: Marigold on May 29, 2013, 01:57:28 PM
Right now, I don't even see any listings up.
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Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 29, 2013, 02:05:07 PM
Yep, I'll send you the link :)
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Post by: reanna-mator on May 29, 2013, 02:07:03 PM
With this many coming out, an official release has to be imminent.

Right...

Right?! >.<
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Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 29, 2013, 02:13:48 PM
I don't think the type A will be released, only one listed on ebay. I do believe type B will be. Lots of those listed and lots of them seen.
So how many Type As have now been spotted? 5-6 previously, 1 from Saku, 6 recently sold on ebay, and now one more listed on ebay that may be from one of the 5-6 originals as I beleive the seller is a member from this site. And with Saku's number reports on her pony, it's one from a couple years ago.
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 29, 2013, 02:22:08 PM
So like 14ish...?...it'll be interesting for sure to see what Hasbro has in store for us.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starie on May 29, 2013, 04:39:50 PM
I really like the pro to-Minty, but I've decided that new Minty has grown on me. Except for those darn black outlines. Those need to go  >_<
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Post by: michelle53 on May 29, 2013, 06:14:54 PM
I just won Minty on eBay for $38.  I'm really excited, but probably paid too much.  Oh well, at least I have one at long last!!
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Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 29, 2013, 06:18:11 PM
I just won Minty on eBay for $38.  I'm really excited, but probably paid too much.  Oh well, at least I have one at long last!!

Oh yay! I was trying to get a link of Taobao Mintys...:)
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Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 29, 2013, 11:36:04 PM
squeeeee my Minties  are arriving in Chicago! =D They are almost here!  :freak:
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Post by: Ren-Ren on May 29, 2013, 11:41:15 PM
Got my Minty A today! She's beautiful. There were a few black smudges on her hooves, but they washed off easily.

Hope my Minty B gets here soon!
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Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 29, 2013, 11:49:41 PM
Got my Minty A today! She's beautiful. There were a few black smudges on her hooves, but they washed off easily.

Hope my Minty B gets here soon!

Big congrats! =D You should take a picture! ^-^
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 30, 2013, 12:07:04 AM
Got my Minty A today! She's beautiful. There were a few black smudges on her hooves, but they washed off easily.

Hope my Minty B gets here soon!

Yea, ponies from chinese seller tend to be a bit dirty...I had to wash my Minty A as well when she arrived yesterday. And its almost hilarious on how messed up their manes can be! Mine looked like cousin It from the Addams when I was unpacking her. And we complain on box hair XD
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Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 30, 2013, 12:12:51 AM
Theres newly listed Minty A on ebay for auction, its got 6 days left! Already at $31.


heehee I think the seller is from the arena.... they are using the terms A and B to describe their minties!

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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 30, 2013, 04:05:36 AM
Yeah SoSilver. I believe he's on here on and off.
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 30, 2013, 05:36:53 AM
Here is a treat for you guys, Minty A meeting Baby Molasses:

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Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 30, 2013, 06:04:19 AM
Here is a treat for you guys, Minty A meeting Baby Molasses:

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AWWW! :hearts:

That is too cute! Sisters? =3 that posed leg just makes Twirly so much more excited! x'D
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 30, 2013, 06:10:19 AM
Aww cute! They do look like sisters :)
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Post by: Wishing Well on May 30, 2013, 06:17:30 AM
GAH! Now I want Minty A SO BAD!
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Post by: babylicketysplit on May 30, 2013, 07:04:03 AM
such a cute picture <3 :P
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Post by: Twilight Pink on May 30, 2013, 02:27:27 PM
My Minty has been shipped today ^.^ (along with Star Dreams) I cannot wait for them! I hope she makes it from China to Texas safely  :blink:
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Post by: achab1984 on May 30, 2013, 02:35:48 PM
Love seeing these ponies!!! :)
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Post by: Unicorn_pops on May 30, 2013, 03:48:58 PM
Got my Minty version B in today and no numbers on her either. Makes me think she will be in some set with another pony that will have the numbers.
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Post by: Violet CLM on May 30, 2013, 04:29:23 PM
Aww, she and Twirly Treats look so great together.
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Post by: HawaiianRain on May 30, 2013, 10:00:03 PM
Couple of minty Bs on taobao tonight
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 31, 2013, 12:58:31 AM
Do ya guys want more Minty & Baby Molasses photos?
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Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 31, 2013, 03:03:07 AM
Do ya guys want more Minty & Baby Molasses photos?

YES!  :dribble:
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 31, 2013, 04:00:54 AM
Ugh who else knows their Minty is en route and just can't stand the wait?!
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Post by: Lightning Twirl on May 31, 2013, 06:30:34 AM
Ugh who else knows their Minty is en route and just can't stand the wait?!

^ Meeeeee! Mines in Chicago, along with Wysteria! T-T She could come tomorrow, the next day, or... maybe today if im lucky!?   :nomail:
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Post by: HawaiianRain on May 31, 2013, 06:32:35 AM
Ugh who else knows their Minty is en route and just can't stand the wait?!

Mine just left hong kong with little bubble butt sooo it should be here next week.
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 31, 2013, 09:15:34 AM
Mine left China on the 26th so I'm thinking sometime next week : / too long in my opinion hahaha XD
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Post by: Sandi on May 31, 2013, 09:19:37 AM
I got my Minty B today. She's got lot of dirt marks. >_< Any tips on how to get them off?

I compared her to my Lyra and they have very similar body color.
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 31, 2013, 09:30:35 AM
I got my Minty B today. She's got lot of dirt marks. >_< Any tips on how to get them off?

I compared her to my Lyra and they have very similar body color.

Magic erasers are MAGIC for dirt!
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Post by: Ren-Ren on May 31, 2013, 09:36:13 AM
I got my Minty B today. She's got lot of dirt marks. >_< Any tips on how to get them off?

I compared her to my Lyra and they have very similar body color.

The marks on my Minty A came off easily with a gentle wash using water and a tissue. Hopefully yours will come off just as easily!

My Minty B should be delivered today! I plan to take pics with both Mintys and their little sister Twirly Treats once she arrives :)
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Post by: Flitter on May 31, 2013, 09:53:52 AM

I compared her to my Lyra and they have very similar body color.

Could you possibly take a photo? I'd be interested to see how close they are. :)


My Minty B should be delivered today! I plan to take pics with both Mintys and their little sister Twirly Treats once she arrives :)
:frolic: I can't wait to see those pics!

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Post by: achab1984 on May 31, 2013, 10:01:40 AM
I think that I am getting mine today, will not know till it shows up.
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Post by: GustyFox on May 31, 2013, 10:14:48 AM
I would like to see more pictures, please \o/
I'm so unsure if I should buy from China or just wait >.<
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Post by: Sandi on May 31, 2013, 11:00:33 AM
Sakuyamon: Do they sell those in Sweden?

Ren-Ren: I have tried that already and most of it didn't come off. :/

3377345: I'll do that!
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Post by: Sakuyamon on May 31, 2013, 11:06:59 AM
Sakuyamon: Do they sell those in Sweden?

Ren-Ren: I have tried that already and most of it didn't come off. :/

3377345: I'll do that!

Yup they do! Go to Clas Ohlson and search for Fläcksuddare, they come in blue and white boxes. There are other places which sell too but I find them most easily at Clas Ohlson stores.
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Post by: Sandi on May 31, 2013, 11:18:23 AM
Sakuyamon: Thanks!

3377345:

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Post by: Flitter on May 31, 2013, 11:26:10 AM
Yay! Thanks so much Sandi!
Their body color does look quite similar. Minty looks just a tinge brighter. Interesting!
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Post by: Lady Starflower on May 31, 2013, 02:32:27 PM
Lovely pics! Thanks so much :biggrin: just makes me want mine more XD
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Post by: Ren-Ren on May 31, 2013, 08:26:02 PM
Got my Minty B today! So, as promised, here are a couple pics:

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Post by: Neon Sparkle on May 31, 2013, 08:28:10 PM
OMG I want that 2nd version Minty so much!!!!
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Post by: Lady Starflower on June 01, 2013, 04:18:43 AM
They are all so cute together!! I want a Minty/Twisty family :lol:
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Post by: Malicieuse on June 01, 2013, 04:38:08 AM
Seeing them both togheter makes me like version B more. Her colors seem a lot brighter and her cutie mark blends in less with her body color. Though they shouldn't have used black as their outline color...
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Post by: josiekat on June 01, 2013, 04:49:12 AM
Seeing the two Mintys together like that have have converted me. I think I may like Minty B more now. It's good to see that they are popping up more now. I really hope that this is a good sign that she's going to be released. Or at the very least, I hope more show up on Taobao so her price gets driven down. I just can't pop $50 for her right now. :(
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 01, 2013, 04:52:53 AM
There are a bunch of auctions on eBay starting at $20 for Minty B
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Post by: Sakuyamon on June 01, 2013, 05:30:57 AM
Some more photos for you of Baby Molasses and Minty!
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I dont have much props so I have a hard time figuring out how to pose them to make each pic more interesting...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sandi on June 01, 2013, 05:33:08 AM
I love my Minty B, but I still think that the A version is a little prettier. I want her so bad, will probably never get her though. I won't pay $200+. :/

edit. Lovely pics Sakuya!  :dribble:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 01, 2013, 05:34:23 AM
I like your kitty :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: michelle53 on June 01, 2013, 05:42:39 AM
Hey, what's the deal with glittery Wysteria??  Is she something we might see in the future? 
Sorry to derail the thread, I'm just so behind in the news lately:(
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Twilight Pink on June 01, 2013, 05:49:19 AM
I still like Minty A better :/ she captures more of her G3 mother's looks. But since I have a Minty B on the way its like "Oh well, as long as I have a Minty!"  :biggrin: I'm good!  ^.^
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on June 01, 2013, 10:42:13 AM
I like A best, but I also like B.  I wonder why they decided to do away with the white stripe in her hair. 

I also wonder if she is getting a release or if her slowing numbers is a sign of it being a test. She's showing up nightly on taobao but it seems like only in very small numbers.  Seems like it is slowing down too. 
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Post by: thekozmicpig on June 01, 2013, 10:59:50 AM
Hey, what's the deal with glittery Wysteria??  Is she something we might see in the future? 
Sorry to derail the thread, I'm just so behind in the news lately:(

A couple pages back someone here who's on good terms (maybe even part of the administrative segment) of the MLP Fair said "glitters are coming" which makes it sound like Wysteria may be a fair pony. Unsure if she'll be a SDCC pony too like last year, because while it is cheaper to sell one pony at both events, Wysteria doesn't really feel like she'd make sense as a SDCC exclusive.

Also, got Minty B two days ago. She's super adorable. I think Minty has..."it". I can't quite explain what it is, but she's got that something special only a few ponies have.

In addition to Lyra comparison, I decided to put her next to Snowcatcher too because well, she's the bluest-green pony I know.

Thumbnailed due to size. Minty also has a small yellow spot on her head that will not come off. I think it's a bleach stain. I just pretend Minty is Hindu and tried to do a bindi the best she could without thumbs:p

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Pretty green there.

Bonus kind of blurry because it's hard to take an image on a patio six inches off the ground patio in 94 degree weather with an iPad of Minty in front of some mint plants that grow in my backyard:

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Gah do I love taking pictures of Minty. She's probably gonna photobomb some Facebook pictures too.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: michelle53 on June 01, 2013, 12:24:51 PM
Hey, what's the deal with glittery Wysteria??  Is she something we might see in the future? 
Sorry to derail the thread, I'm just so behind in the news lately:(

A couple pages back someone here who's on good terms (maybe even part of the administrative segment) of the MLP Fair said "glitters are coming" which makes it sound like Wysteria may be a fair pony. Unsure if she'll be a SDCC pony too like last year, because while it is cheaper to sell one pony at both events, Wysteria doesn't really feel like she'd make sense as a SDCC exclusive.

Ahhh, I see.  Thank you for clarifying that for me.  So I've seen her floating around both on the Arena and eBay, so is she like super sought-after right now? 

My Minty B is still en route, but I can wait.  I've been dying for on since the first Taobao appearance.  Green is one of my most favorite colors and I just have a soft spot for Minty to begin with:)

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 01, 2013, 02:30:39 PM
Love that picture of Minty with the mint plants...she's so photogenic lol
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Post by: Carrehz on June 01, 2013, 02:48:08 PM
Lovely photos, everyone! Minty looks super cute next to Twirly Treats :D

Minty also has a small yellow spot on her head that will not come off. I think it's a bleach stain. I just pretend Minty is Hindu and tried to do a bindi the best she could without thumbs:p

 :rofl:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shiromisa on June 01, 2013, 02:49:33 PM
Hrrrrm. Given that the black-outlined version is the same color as Lyra, I almost wonder if she's the prototype? Is that possible at all?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BlueyBirdy on June 01, 2013, 02:52:36 PM
More £30/$45 Buy It Now Minty B are on eBay right now.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 01, 2013, 02:57:40 PM
There's also a bunch of auctions starting at $20 with no bids yet
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on June 01, 2013, 03:44:52 PM
Sooo.....what if Hasbro substituted Lyra in the Fan Favs box for Minty?

1) We have seen all the Fan Favs ponies on Taobao now...except for the new Lyra who is also supposed to be in this set
2) Similar ish palette colours
3) No stamp on Minty's foot means she should in theory be part of a set

Oh and please take this wild speculation as exactly that - speculation and probably completely and utterly wrong. :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on June 01, 2013, 03:53:17 PM
That's an interesting theory.  We haven't seen the new Lyra and we have seen the others from the box set.  No one missing?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 01, 2013, 03:55:12 PM
Sooo.....what if Hasbro substituted Lyra in the Fan Favs box for Minty?

1) We have seen all the Fan Favs ponies on Taobao now...except for the new Lyra who is also supposed to be in this set
2) Similar ish palette colours
3) No stamp on Minty's foot means she should in theory be part of a set

Oh and please take this wild speculation as exactly that - speculation and probably completely and utterly wrong. :P

Even though I bought her for $50 already that would still be completely awesome!!! I was kinda wondering that too since Lyra has yet to be seen and with Lyra and Lyrica in that set that would be 2 ponies with the exact same symbol. Maybe it's a nod to us collectors by putting Minty in Lyra's place.

Post Merge: June 01, 2013, 03:55:47 PM

Well we haven't seen Cadance or Shining Armor yet....
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on June 01, 2013, 03:56:04 PM
Have we seen a confirmed SA with the blue painted hooves?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: dxgirly on June 01, 2013, 03:58:15 PM
or Diamond Tiara?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on June 01, 2013, 04:03:44 PM
Diamond Tiara has shown up a couple of times in very limited numbers.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on June 01, 2013, 04:07:08 PM
Have we seen a confirmed SA with the blue painted hooves?

We havent seen him this way.

But he and Cadence are floating around in more reasonable numbers than Lyra. So while yes that could simply be down to their presence in another set, I was thinking perhaps its just unlikely we are getting blue hooves and the SAs we are seeing are his actual release?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Prince Primbrose on June 01, 2013, 04:08:45 PM
Sooo.....what if Hasbro substituted Lyra in the Fan Favs box for Minty?

1) We have seen all the Fan Favs ponies on Taobao now...except for the new Lyra who is also supposed to be in this set
2) Similar ish palette colours
3) No stamp on Minty's foot means she should in theory be part of a set

Oh and please take this wild speculation as exactly that - speculation and probably completely and utterly wrong. :P

I wondered that too! I think dark haired Lyra was cute, but I'd rather get a Minty in the set than a double... :P
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 01, 2013, 04:25:57 PM
We've only seen pics of SA with painted hooves in toy show pictures.

And yes Diamond Tiara has been seen on Taobao
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: will2Bfree on June 01, 2013, 04:31:28 PM
Have we seen a confirmed SA with the blue painted hooves?

We havent seen him this way.

But he and Cadence are floating around in more reasonable numbers than Lyra. So while yes that could simply be down to their presence in another set, I was thinking perhaps its just unlikely we are getting blue hooves and the SAs we are seeing are his actual release?

Yeah, I'd be highly surprised (pleased, but surprised) if he's actually released with blue hooves.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on June 02, 2013, 10:19:50 AM
Sooo.....what if Hasbro substituted Lyra in the Fan Favs box for Minty?

1) We have seen all the Fan Favs ponies on Taobao now...except for the new Lyra who is also supposed to be in this set
2) Similar ish palette colours
3) No stamp on Minty's foot means she should in theory be part of a set

Oh and please take this wild speculation as exactly that - speculation and probably completely and utterly wrong. :P

I wondered that too! I think dark haired Lyra was cute, but I'd rather get a Minty in the set than a double... :P

That would be awesome!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shiromisa on June 02, 2013, 11:05:38 AM
It also sounds more logical than doubles of Lyra! I really, really hope this ends up being the case. :D
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sunset on June 02, 2013, 11:09:11 AM
Are they going to be doing glitter symbols on the favorites this year again?  If they are then we haven't seen any Mintys with glitter.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 02, 2013, 11:14:22 AM
Are they going to be doing glitter symbols on the favorites this year again?  If they are then we haven't seen any Mintys with glitter.

As awesome as that would be I don't think they are. Diamond Tiara/Bubble Butt/Lyrica don't have glitter symbols.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 02, 2013, 11:15:01 AM
Are they going to be doing glitter symbols on the favorites this year again?  If they are then we haven't seen any Mintys with glitter.

No clue, but so far it havent shown on the ponies that popped up.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on June 02, 2013, 11:22:37 AM
Isn't also the SA from the toy fair more of a sparkly pearl metallic plastic then the basic white we have been seeing. At least, he looked metallic to me.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on June 02, 2013, 11:32:59 AM
Isn't also the SA from the toy fair more of a sparkly pearl metallic plastic then the basic white we have been seeing. At least, he looked metallic to me.

I was thinking the same thing. He looked like he had a pearl coating on him.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rhini on June 02, 2013, 12:18:02 PM
All prototypes tend to be pearly for whatever reason
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on June 02, 2013, 12:42:35 PM
I also think no glitter-  and really, subbing in Minty for Lyra makes a LOT of sense!  She is a fan favorite after all, and it would be odd to have another Lyra.  Maybe the ORIGINAL plan was to have Lyra but they amended that at some point...

Lady Starflower- "smurph3000" is selling your "grail" pictured on ebay.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 02, 2013, 02:24:18 PM
Lol thanks I'm watching with fingers crossed!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Violet CLM on June 02, 2013, 04:00:59 PM
I also think no glitter-  and really, subbing in Minty for Lyra makes a LOT of sense!  She is a fan favorite after all, and it would be odd to have another Lyra.  Maybe the ORIGINAL plan was to have Lyra but they amended that at some point...
Or they wanted to have Minty but didn't have any on hand so they threw in a Lyra just for the show. Either way, I really like this idea and am crossing fingers for it to come true!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on June 02, 2013, 05:43:02 PM
I would be a little sad if the darker Lyra never came to be. I really liked her colors. I'm hoping Minty is for something else. 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 04, 2013, 02:19:00 PM
Gahhhh the tracking says she's being delivered today but I have to work both jobs so I've been gone from 7:30am-10pm. The suspense is killing me!!!! :drunk:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mercynova on June 04, 2013, 02:26:32 PM
Aah, my Minty arrived today, She's such a cutie!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 04, 2013, 02:29:08 PM
Soooo lucky XD
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HawaiianRain on June 04, 2013, 03:38:43 PM
Mine is in customs.

There could be a reason why we haven't seen dark lyra. The new set with the Mrs. Cake family. we saw no evidence that the two babies would be in the set. Nothing on Taobao.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: hathorcat on June 04, 2013, 03:45:17 PM
Mine is in customs.

There could be a reason why we haven't seen dark lyra. The new set with the Mrs. Cake family. we saw no evidence that the two babies would be in the set. Nothing on Taobao.

We did have confirmation on a press release from Hasbro they were going to filter, but visually you are right we didnt see them. Perhaps size was a factor?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on June 04, 2013, 03:57:42 PM
Lol thanks I'm watching with fingers crossed!

Oh no, is it you I'm bidding against?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 04, 2013, 04:11:39 PM
Lol thanks I'm watching with fingers crossed!

Oh no, is it you I'm bidding against?

Probably hahaha
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: babylicketysplit on June 04, 2013, 10:50:15 PM
Im hoping she is released as the holiday pony :) :) :)   in nice chirstmasy packaging!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: BerryMouse on June 04, 2013, 11:51:11 PM
Still want/need them both  :biggrin:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: tinrobo on June 05, 2013, 12:18:20 AM
Im hoping she is released as the holiday pony :) :) :)   in nice chirstmasy packaging!

This! Especially if she came with winter accessories, I would buy 50. :p
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 05, 2013, 02:00:09 AM
I just received some info from my Minty B whom is on a detour to a friend of mine in America. She as well do not have any numbers stamped on her hooves. I thought this might be of atleast a little interest since she was the first one to be sold.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 05, 2013, 06:34:36 AM
Im hoping she is released as the holiday pony :) :) :)   in nice chirstmasy packaging!


That would be awesome!! I'd buy more to keep MIB!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mercynova on June 05, 2013, 06:39:14 AM
Im hoping she is released as the holiday pony :) :) :)   in nice chirstmasy packaging!


That would be awesome!! I'd buy more to keep MIB!!

Awh that would be cool! I don't think it's going to happen but it would be nice!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Spectrum on June 05, 2013, 09:02:53 AM
That Minty A is at 400 dollars..
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 05, 2013, 09:11:31 AM
Yupp I'm watching her too and I can't believe it!! She's way past what I can pay right now.

Now a good side I finally got to meet my Minty B last night :frolic: I love her so much!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on June 05, 2013, 09:12:39 AM
That Minty A is at 400 dollars..

Wow- that surprises me, she is not that much different than Minty B-  :shocked:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 05, 2013, 09:15:55 AM
That Minty A is at 400 dollars..

Wow- that surprises me, she is not that much different than Minty B-  :shocked:

I guess someone really wants her bad!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on June 05, 2013, 09:43:24 AM
That Minty A is at 400 dollars..

Wow- that surprises me, she is not that much different than Minty B-  :shocked:

I guess someone really wants her bad!
Probably two people.  That's all it takes for a bidding war...
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 05, 2013, 09:50:30 AM
That Minty A is at 400 dollars..

Wow- that surprises me, she is not that much different than Minty B-  :shocked:

I guess someone really wants her bad!
Probably two people.  That's all it takes for a bidding war...

This is true. Luck for SoSilver!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on June 05, 2013, 10:33:51 AM
So many minties popping up every day, I think it's safe to say she'll be released sometime this year SOMEHOW, eitehr a set, or a single, I doubt a special limited edition as there are just SO MANY with a few being put on ebay every day.

Hopefully so I can just hold off and buy several when she IS released, if she isn't snatched up by everyone else of course.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: HoustonCollector72 on June 05, 2013, 10:35:23 AM
wow that minty a is already on 400 dllrs  wow wow
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 05, 2013, 10:37:15 AM
That Minty A is at 400 dollars..

Wow- that surprises me, she is not that much different than Minty B-  :shocked:

She might not be that different but she has appeared in fewer numbers and it seems she isnt the version that will be released...

But yea ay ay ay, I am glad I got mine for 11 bucks (agent share and shipping costs excluded).
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on June 05, 2013, 10:45:59 AM
She is actually quite rare still, isn't she?  There were only a very few that came out first time around and this second batch was all old stock.  So I can see why she fetches a nice price.   
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shiromisa on June 05, 2013, 10:48:39 AM
B's been showing up on Ebay for 99 cents starting bid, so I've been stalking those, haha. I like her, but not enough to need her RIGHTNOW, so unless I get one for an amazing price, I'm content waiting til the store release.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on June 05, 2013, 11:06:27 AM
Part of me wishes I had waited til later and spent....whatever instead of $50 and saved money.

Another part of me looks at my Minty and sees that forehead bleach stain Bindi and goes, "Pfft, everyone can have a non-stained Minty someday. Maybe. I can't see the future. But my girl? My girl is SPECIAL."

I think it started as rationalization, and now it's full on legit flaw love.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on June 05, 2013, 11:10:11 AM
I also like your bindi Minti.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on June 05, 2013, 12:26:00 PM
Urgh, well I was outbid past what I was willing to pay... :sad:
I hope some more may pop up.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 05, 2013, 12:27:50 PM
Yeah ended at $430 wow
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 05, 2013, 12:33:58 PM
Urgh, well I was outbid past what I was willing to pay... :sad:
I hope some more may pop up.


Sorry to hear you weren't able to get it. I hope you are able to get another some time in the future. *hugs*
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on June 05, 2013, 12:34:50 PM
I would never pay that much for a pony but I hope whoever got her is happy with their new beauty! I still wish I had caught them when there were 5 listed for $50.00  :( But oh well, I'm still hoping they release her and not the outlined version
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Flitter on June 05, 2013, 12:39:51 PM
Urgh, well I was outbid past what I was willing to pay... :sad:
I hope some more may pop up.


Sorry to hear you weren't able to get it. I hope you are able to get another some time in the future. *hugs*
Thanks <3
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shiromisa on June 05, 2013, 12:50:17 PM
I would never pay that much for a pony but I hope whoever got her is happy with their new beauty! I still wish I had caught them when there were 5 listed for $50.00  :( But oh well, I'm still hoping they release her and not the outlined version
I have a theory that may be dumb, can y'all tell me what you think?

I really still think the non-outlined version looks more finished, with the two-tone hair and different body color than Lyra and all. Is it possible that a bunch of both were made, then Hasbro went "Ehhhh I like A better, get rid of the rest" and now the factories are selling off the rejects, hence the market flooding?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: thekozmicpig on June 05, 2013, 12:52:37 PM
I would never pay that much for a pony but I hope whoever got her is happy with their new beauty! I still wish I had caught them when there were 5 listed for $50.00  :( But oh well, I'm still hoping they release her and not the outlined version
I have a theory that may be dumb, can y'all tell me what you think?

I really still think the non-outlined version looks more finished, with the two-tone hair and different body color than Lyra and all. Is it possible that a bunch of both were made, then Hasbro went "Ehhhh I like A better, get rid of the rest" and now the factories are selling off the rejects, hence the market flooding?

I hope your right. Not sure if you are, but I hope so.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starly on June 05, 2013, 12:56:03 PM
I think some of you are reaching too far in hopes that Minty A will be released and that B is just a ton of prototypes. I mean I like A more too, but really now, if B is released I'll still be happy to see at least ONE Minty on store selves even if it is just a little less pretty.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mercynova on June 05, 2013, 12:57:40 PM
Wow I really thought that Minty (or Minty plus other ponies) would be the SDCC pony this year. Guess I was wrong.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Wardah on June 05, 2013, 01:10:07 PM
I'm glad it isn't because I never would have been able to get her.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shiromisa on June 05, 2013, 01:11:37 PM
I think some of you are reaching too far in hopes that Minty A will be released and that B is just a ton of prototypes. I mean I like A more too, but really now, if B is released I'll still be happy to see at least ONE Minty on store selves even if it is just a little less pretty.
I'd actually be happy with either, so that's not the case for me. My logic might be off, but it's what makes more sense to me.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on June 05, 2013, 01:18:01 PM
I agree that Minty A looks more like the release version and should be but since all her numbers put her being made in 2011, Sadly I think Minty B will be the official release.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: michelle53 on June 05, 2013, 01:37:21 PM
I can't wait for my Minty to arrive.  I'm nervous about her coming from HK.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 06, 2013, 12:52:05 AM
There is a new Minty A on ebay listed for auction/buy now....Auction start at 400 and buy now is 600 dollar! :blink: :shocked: :yikes:
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 06, 2013, 03:40:33 AM
Now people are just going to try to take advantage
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mercynova on June 06, 2013, 04:00:07 AM
There is a new Minty A on ebay listed for auction/buy now....Auction start at 400 and buy now is 600 dollar! :blink: :shocked: :yikes:

I bet there are people out there who will buy her for that given a little bit of time.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 06, 2013, 04:02:06 AM
Now people are just going to try to take advantage

I think they would do so sooner if they knew one minty previously went for like 600 dollar. But I dunno if they do...its not always easy to keep up with all the prices.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on June 06, 2013, 04:54:28 AM
Since ebay is blocked for me at the moment (darn work!) is the listing from a china seller?  Just wondering if it is another new/old stock found or someone just selling one they have.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: maycrestmom on June 06, 2013, 04:55:47 AM
dunno... this seems kinda like a Rapunzel at this point = and give it 30 years do you really want to know that you have gained nothing except the luxury of dusting for all that time?  Wait till they find a warehouse full and flood the market  like what has happened with "nirvana" / international MLP greeks and argies from decades past? 

While I absolutely love Minty, I don't value the G4's like say an Italian yellow Minty with green or purple hair to compare Minty-s... or Colombian made ponies to speak of some considered rare MLP

so I am just waiting patiently for her to arrive on shelves = and so wishing it will be a Christmas special release (hooves crossed!)


just my two cents not to be bah humbug if you want to spend $600 on a BIN be my guest
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 06, 2013, 06:09:45 AM
Since ebay is blocked for me at the moment (darn work!) is the listing from a china seller?  Just wondering if it is another new/old stock found or someone just selling one they have.


No it seems its from a person in Florida.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: mercynova on June 06, 2013, 06:11:34 AM
Since ebay is blocked for me at the moment (darn work!) is the listing from a china seller?  Just wondering if it is another new/old stock found or someone just selling one they have.


No it seems its from a person in Florida.

Likely just someone cashing in and selling one they previously got on Taobao and not new ones popping up.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Cherry_Sunset on June 06, 2013, 08:56:30 AM
I really hope it's not from someone who bought one of her for $50.00 that one night. I do realize that people need to make money, but at that price, very few people can afford her, and I just really don't think it's fair, but as they say, life isn't fair!

If they do release Minty B, I'll probably buy a double and doll her up to look like A (but the base color will stay the same, because then otherwise nothing would be left and I could have just customized a Mane 6 character)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on June 06, 2013, 11:08:34 AM
I'm sure the new auction is from either someone lucky enough to nab a Taobao one, or someone who got the $50 one who just saw the last pony end at over $400.

Maybe they thought- hey I wanted this pony but not $400 wanted.  I don't begrudge that I guess.

I love me some prototypes, but this prototype isn't that exciting since she looks so much like the other Minty.  I'm more excited over White Celestia.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on June 07, 2013, 06:12:42 AM
I am strongly getting the vibe that Minty B will be an official release....  I cant believe the one right now for $600 BIN!  Minty Ebay Flood on May 22nd-23rd....I feel like a lucky person for seeing all that madness /)@_@(\
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 07, 2013, 06:14:05 AM
Who's the seller for this Minty A?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lightning Twirl on June 07, 2013, 06:14:25 AM
I really hope it's not from someone who bought one of her for $50.00 that one night. I do realize that people need to make money, but at that price, very few people can afford her, and I just really don't think it's fair, but as they say, life isn't fair!

If they do release Minty B, I'll probably buy a double and doll her up to look like A (but the base color will stay the same, because then otherwise nothing would be left and I could have just customized a Mane 6 character)

Could a minor sun-bleaching maybe lighten up her body to match up Miny A's body color?

Post Merge: June 07, 2013, 06:15:04 AM

Who's the seller for this Minty A?

tulipsnail I think?  :snail: something like that!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Rarityfan2011 on June 07, 2013, 04:11:24 PM
I hope Minty returns in S4.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 16, 2013, 11:31:31 PM
I saw that the Minty A wasnt sold (600 dollar is quiiiiite steap) and now its relisted in a new auction and is currently at 10.50.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 17, 2013, 04:42:31 AM
Can someone send me the link? I can't find it lol
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Unicorn_pops on June 17, 2013, 05:02:23 AM
It has a reserve set though
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: achab1984 on June 17, 2013, 05:54:25 AM
That was very high when I saw that listing. I wonder what its going to go to now?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on June 17, 2013, 06:05:01 AM
I'd guess $200-400 lol
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: michelle53 on June 17, 2013, 09:09:10 AM
My Minty B arrived!!  Woooooohoooooo do I just love her.  She is really, really beautiful and I am so thrilled to own her.  She makes such a fantastic addition to my collection.

I also got Black Tie Pinkie and Wysteria today:)
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Starie on June 17, 2013, 09:57:38 AM
i can't seem to find the Minty A auction O_O
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on June 17, 2013, 10:21:13 AM
i can't seem to find the Minty A auction O_O

PM'd you. It's not my link, but I'm following it cause I'm curious how much she'll go for.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Shiromisa on June 17, 2013, 10:41:54 AM
I bid on her briefly as a lark, knowing that I'd get outpriced almost immediately. I think my max was $10?
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on June 17, 2013, 11:34:25 AM
I saw that the Minty A wasnt sold (600 dollar is quiiiiite steap) and now its relisted in a new auction and is currently at 10.50.

I bet what happened was the winner didn't pay- or maybe he or she just had two?  I'm sure the reserve is for $400.  I find the Minty prices to be somewhat astounding given how similar she is to the Minty B... 
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Sakuyamon on June 17, 2013, 11:35:51 AM
I saw that the Minty A wasnt sold (600 dollar is quiiiiite steap) and now its relisted in a new auction and is currently at 10.50.

I bet what happened was the winner didn't pay- or maybe he or she just had two?  I'm sure the reserve is for $400.  I find the Minty prices to be somewhat astounding given how similar she is to the Minty B... 

No, there was no winner, I checked for it after it expired and I couldnt find the listing in the completed or sold categories.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on June 17, 2013, 11:40:48 AM
Nevermind!  She was listed at $400.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on June 17, 2013, 12:22:39 PM
It seems to me that if you start with a high price you'll get less interest. Something about a bidding war makes people willing to pay exhorbitant amounts, heh. Because even though there were at least two bidders wiling to pay $400+ for Minty A in SoSilver's auction, the loser didn't jump at the chance to pay the same amount for this person's. And yet, there is no guarantee if you start low that you'll get bid up to anywhere close to where you hope to be. Luck and good timing play a frustratingly large part in it, heh. SoSilver seems to have a knack for perfect timing ^^;
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Galactica on June 17, 2013, 05:11:28 PM
I think there are probably two people who were willing to pay $400+ for Minty A-  one of them got SoSilver's.

The other person probably wants the new Minty A-  but realizes that the competition is much less fierce- and probably is less keen on shelling out so much cash without a bidding war...

Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: rosierjay on June 17, 2013, 05:38:34 PM
is 400 just to throw off the curve?
gleef.
just making a custom one myself. seems like a lot less heart ache.
i'd make them in stockpiles if i had enough bases. XD
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Mysticolt on July 10, 2013, 12:25:15 AM
Mine's arrived!

Definitely my current favorite pony in my collection

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Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on July 10, 2013, 05:07:41 AM
Congrats!! She's so pretty I love her lots!!
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Ren-Ren on July 10, 2013, 09:19:27 AM
I'm so excited that she's probably getting a release this Christmas, even though I spent the $$ for her on eBay.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Marigold on July 10, 2013, 09:20:32 AM
I'm so excited that she's probably getting a release this Christmas, even though I spent the $$ for her on eBay.

I think the risk was worth it!  She is such a pretty pony.  I like her best as a G4 too.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Lady Starflower on July 10, 2013, 09:41:34 AM
I'm so excited that she's probably getting a release this Christmas, even though I spent the $$ for her on eBay.

I think the risk was worth it!  She is such a pretty pony.  I like her best as a G4 too.

Yeah I totally agree. I don't regret it at all.
Title: Re: A new G4 Minty!
Post by: Bellevi on July 10, 2013, 11:30:33 AM
Huzzah for Minty! Huzzah!
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