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Pony Talk => Pony Corral => Topic started by: Carcina on April 12, 2014, 11:54:11 PM
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I'm super late on the toy train, so I'm sure the rest of you have known about this since it came out however long ago.
But I want to talk about "Pinkie Pie's Boutique"
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You know, these Target exclusive toys with the pink/black/white colour scheme.
three questions.
1. WHY
2. WHY
3. .. WHY???
I mean, they're ADORABLE, don't get me wrong, I had never seen them in my town until this week and I immediately bought Wysteria because I had never actually seen a non-mane6 pony in person before.
But what bothers me about this is... Firstly, why Pinkie? When not only is Pinkie not even REMOTELY related to fashion, but... Rarity ACTUALLY has a boutique! In the show! For real! If you're going to give a pony a whole fashion-esque line like this, why wouldn't be the one who.. fdhgjkfdhgjkfdhgdfjgh :cry:
This is a redundant post, I already know the answer; Pinkie is just more popular.
It just really upsets me how little love Rarity and Applejack get when it comes to the toys.
I am so sick of seeing all of this excess Pinkie Pie merchandise EVERYWHERE---I used to love Pinkie and it's actually made me hate the pony. It seems unfair!
It's a cute little line of toys anyway. Wysteria is my new favourite one I own.
What do you guys think of it?
Here's Wysteria at the zoo yesterday. We saw giraffees and seals and stuff.
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Woah... is that the Detroit zoo?? I was totally there today!
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I'm not a big fan of glittery toys, but I have kind of wanted Wysteria. Does the glitter come off a lot?
And yes, it's a pity Rarity wasn't the target of this line.
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Rarity would have made more sense, sure, but there's something absurdly wonderful about Pinkie Pie gone gothic. And it's a boutique, so you just know she's trying to give other ponies makeovers too.
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I think the G4 obsession/pushing with Pinkie Pie is left over from the G3 (and G3.5...) overuse of her. I think it started with the whole Licensing Show thing, where they had to select one pony to "represent" the line at the time and Pinkie got it... and then kept getting her own little promos... and then she sort of took over from there :huh: (This is, of course, all speculation. I actually have no idea what it is that makes Hasbro keep recycling her over and over again. I mean, she's cute and all, but I think pretty much every pony is.)
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I always thought that too. Pinkie does not make very much sense for the line in terms of the show and character personalities. In terms of marketing though I guess it makes sense. I would love a glitter rarity though :,-(
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I'm not a big fan of glittery toys, but I have kind of wanted Wysteria. Does the glitter come off a lot?
And yes, it's a pity Rarity wasn't the target of this line.
The glitter is actually pretty solidly attached, much to my pleasure. Wysteria is probably my favorite currently owned G4.
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As you say - you answered your own question. Its a Target exclusive line therefore you can bet the retailer was involved very actively in discussions on the line being created. Pinkie is a big seller; a whole line of pink little girls toys focused around "beauty" and "pink" - that's like manna to a girls toy buyer :P
I think what we forget sometimes is the show is the toys backup. Really the show should adapt to the toy line rather than the other way around. So if the toys say Pinkie is going goth and opening a beauty parlour, then I am going with that :P Plus Goth Pinkie is one of the coolest toys in the line so far I think - not many ponies are ever given black in their hair or have such a different colour combination. :)
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I wonder why Pinkie was the most poular in g3 line ! I mean now she has so adorable personality in show.
But then she was only boring pink monochromatic pony !
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I know it doesn't really make much sense to the show and is completely a ploy to get little girls to get pink glittery things.
BUT I LOVE THE COLOR SCHEMES.
Pink, black and white are gorgeous together. And I find it really cute.
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And it's the first time I've actually kind of considered getting/really liked an Equestria girl.
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Rarity would have made more sense, sure, but there's something absurdly wonderful about Pinkie Pie gone gothic. And it's a boutique, so you just know she's trying to give other ponies makeovers too.
So thaaaaat's where this year's TRU Favorites set came from!
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I tend to call this set Punky Pie's Boutique. It's too perfect not to!
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Rarity would have made more sense, sure, but there's something absurdly wonderful about Pinkie Pie gone gothic. And it's a boutique, so you just know she's trying to give other ponies makeovers too.
So thaaaaat's where this year's TRU Favorites set came from!
I tend to call this set Punky Pie's Boutique. It's too perfect not to!
ROTFLOL.
Pinkie does look really good with that black in there, I must admit. I have wanted to get one of the Pinkie figures and the Equestria Girls doll. Don't know if I'll have the money to set aside for it before the line is sold out, though.
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I think what we forget sometimes is the show is the toys backup. Really the show should adapt to the toy line rather than the other way around. So if the toys say Pinkie is going goth and opening a beauty parlour, then I am going with that :P Plus Goth Pinkie is one of the coolest toys in the line so far I think - not many ponies are ever given black in their hair or have such a different colour combination. :)
I totally see where you're coming from, but I honestly don't think that's the case anymore!
In past generations, definitely, it was a show based off of a toyline.
But I think in g4 it has definitely turned into a toyline based off a show.
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I wish that they would of had the glitter inside of them instead of the outside :(
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I wish that they would of had the glitter inside of them instead of the outside :(
Yeah, I don't know why Hasbro has been having this huge aversion to putting glitter inside the plastic in G4.
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If Hasbro starts making pony-themed dresses like Disney does, it could totally be a "Rarity's Pony Fashions" line...or just re-establish Pony Wear.
I think human-sized dress up dresses that Rarity made especially for children would be a hit. Maybe even a play runway?
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Those ideas are so cute!
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I think what we forget sometimes is the show is the toys backup. Really the show should adapt to the toy line rather than the other way around. So if the toys say Pinkie is going goth and opening a beauty parlour, then I am going with that :P Plus Goth Pinkie is one of the coolest toys in the line so far I think - not many ponies are ever given black in their hair or have such a different colour combination. :)
I totally see where you're coming from, but I honestly don't think that's the case anymore!
In past generations, definitely, it was a show based off of a toyline.
But I think in g4 it has definitely turned into a toyline based off a show.
Unfortunately not. The cartoon only exists to be an advert for the tv show. If Hasbro decided tomorrow to finish up the toy line, FiM would be canned just as quickly. Its got no function and it actually directly makes Hasbro no money - its just about pushing product. The difference in G4 is the sheer number of fans who have come to the cartoon and that therefore makes the show seem more important than the toy line to come people. :)
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I think what we forget sometimes is the show is the toys backup. Really the show should adapt to the toy line rather than the other way around. So if the toys say Pinkie is going goth and opening a beauty parlour, then I am going with that :P Plus Goth Pinkie is one of the coolest toys in the line so far I think - not many ponies are ever given black in their hair or have such a different colour combination. :)
I totally see where you're coming from, but I honestly don't think that's the case anymore!
In past generations, definitely, it was a show based off of a toyline.
But I think in g4 it has definitely turned into a toyline based off a show.
The G4 cartoon and toyline were developed at the same time, IIRC, but the cartoon wouldn't exist were it not for the toys - the cartoon exists to advertise the toys, after all.
More on topic, I personally like black tie Pinkie :) I adore pink and black together, it's probably my favourite colour combo.
edit: Whoops, Hathorcat ninja'd me XD
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The only bad thing I have to say about this set is about the really overpriced pony and purse set with the AWESOME looking playful brushable. Grrrr...
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I agree about putting the glitter in the plastic, like with the older sparkle ponies. It does give them a fun texture, but I wonder how well it will hold up to play.
Yeah, Rarity would make more sense for a Boutique! I wonder if they chose Pinkie Pie based on her color scheme or her personality? Or just popularity? I know pink/white/black has been a "thing" before, but I think purple/white/black could also look good :D
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I'm a huge fan of G1 sparkle ponies, and the glow'n show ponies , however I don't like an idea of G4 sparkles after what happened to the G3 divine shines
Since the quality of the plastic is so cheap they are alredy rotting, as the quality of G4 ponies is even worse than G3, that would mean real sparkle G4 will rot even faster
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I think the ponies from this set are pretty and I have got both glitter Wysteria and Pinkie (and I'm not a big fan of Pinkie!). Only peeve? The price here. TRU picked them up so it's £10 (about $16-$17) each for the 3" brushables.
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I think what we forget sometimes is the show is the toys backup. Really the show should adapt to the toy line rather than the other way around. So if the toys say Pinkie is going goth and opening a beauty parlour, then I am going with that :P Plus Goth Pinkie is one of the coolest toys in the line so far I think - not many ponies are ever given black in their hair or have such a different colour combination. :)
I totally see where you're coming from, but I honestly don't think that's the case anymore!
In past generations, definitely, it was a show based off of a toyline.
But I think in g4 it has definitely turned into a toyline based off a show.
The G4 cartoon and toyline were developed at the same time, IIRC, but the cartoon wouldn't exist were it not for the toys - the cartoon exists to advertise the toys, after all.
More on topic, I personally like black tie Pinkie :) I adore pink and black together, it's probably my favourite colour combo.
edit: Whoops, Hathorcat ninja'd me XD
:ninja: :kitty:
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I think the ponies from this set are pretty and I have got both glitter Wysteria and Pinkie (and I'm not a big fan of Pinkie!). Only peeve? The price here. TRU picked them up so it's £10 (about $16-$17) each for the 3" brushables.
It's the same over here, prices are pretty bad.
I really like the line actually! I currently only own Wysteria but will probably be getting some more things eventually. ♥
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I've decided we need more translucent brushables.
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Doesn't care for Pinkie at all, but I do think that the color scheme looks nice.
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I've decided we need more translucent brushables.
Oh! She looks so lovely without the glitter. :)
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I found two brand new Pinkie Pie boutique purseswith pony at goodwill for $2.99 each, looks like even after clearance them way down they still couldn't sell them.
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I've decided we need more translucent brushables.
She looks so much better sparkle free! I read how you did it on your dA... way beyond my skill level, level of patience, or both. ;)
Now if only she wasn't translucent she'd be perfect (I bought this one only because I love the character and I'm afraid we won't see her again in G4...but I continue to hold out hope she'll get a normal brushable release at some point). But I could definitely live with her the way she looks in your pic. :worshippy:
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Nonsensical as it is with the show in mind, I do like the black and white and pink... I haven't made the leap into purchasing, yet... the lack of Rarity may be a little bitty sore spot, and I keep trying to not spend money. But there are definitely some tempting things there.
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I've decided we need more translucent brushables.
She looks so much better sparkle free! I read how you did it on your dA... way beyond my skill level, level of patience, or both. ;)
Now if only she wasn't translucent she'd be perfect (I bought this one only because I love the character and I'm afraid we won't see her again in G4...but I continue to hold out hope she'll get a normal brushable release at some point). But I could definitely live with her the way she looks in your pic. :worshippy:
Ah it's not mine! Go give the owner your worship.
I think it is very pretty but I prefer the glitter.
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Thats Moonbreeze's Wysteria, I think :)
I adore her without the glitter - so much cuter!
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Thats Moonbreeze's Wysteria, I think :)
I adore her without the glitter - so much cuter!
Kind of makes me want to buy her a twin sister and peel it off.
Speaking of which I also love the hair accessories they came with. Cutie little roses.