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Title: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: SweetTune on June 28, 2014, 08:00:24 AM
Hi Everyone!

Hasbro has asked that I compile questions for their Q & A session during their presentation at this year's MLP Fair. Please ask your questions below. :) They will be sent in on MONDAY.

Thanks!
Summer
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Roogna on June 28, 2014, 08:02:08 AM
fyi these are the ones I asked on facebook
Why is Applejack left out of group sets (like the upcoming gothic set)? When will we see new (non Mane 6) brushables? Will the brushables that are currently set to come with EqG dolls be available separately? If not, why not?
Will the show continue to utilize the Two Sisters' castle now that Twilight has her own?
Will we see any more griffins? I loved seeing them in the Equestria Games
since Maneiac and Humdrum are exclusives now, does this mean we might get another Power Ponies episode in Season 5?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: okamigirl64 on June 28, 2014, 08:05:39 AM
Here's my questions:  ^.^
Will there be any new boy brushables that will be joining the toyline in the near future?
Is there a possibility of sea ponies joining the G4 line?

Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Vulpy on June 28, 2014, 08:21:37 AM
Oooo, this sounds awesome. x3

-Will there be any new pony races?
-Are you gonna make the Element of Harmony necklaces for brushable mane 6?
-Will we be getting any non-EQG spinoffs?
-Any plans to remake G1s in G4 form?
-Fluttershy and Twilight's blindbag molds were updated to look more accurate, but now the other mane 4 look less accurate compared to them. Will you update their molds too?
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Post by: hathorcat on June 28, 2014, 08:28:15 AM
Loving Roogna's questions! I want to echo all of them just about :P Especially whether we will see other non main 6 ponies within the main line and within the fashion style line?

Also curious as to why we are seeing such a focus on blind bag/mini figs/moulded hair ponies [this includes the new POP line]. These lines seem to get more characters and more imagination than the main line. Do Hasbro see the pony line moving towards this style of toy rather than the traditional pony with brushable hair that we know and love? [and yeah...pretty sure that one wont be answered lol].
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: shimmlight on June 28, 2014, 08:34:04 AM
My questions are pretty much the same as other people's!

- Will we see a larger variety of brushable characters released?

- Will any ponies from previous gens be remade in G4 style?

- Will there be more brushable boy ponies released?

- Will the Power Ponies be released as a brushable set?

- Will Luna ever get a show accurate toy? xD
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Sunset on June 28, 2014, 09:26:22 AM
I second the retro characters to G4 question and the more boy brushables question.

I love the POP playset because it isn't just a front but am disappointed that it is not scaled for the playful size brushables.  Will they ever consider making similar non-castle play sets for the playful size?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: wyndeboo on June 28, 2014, 09:31:29 AM
When will we get a brushable Big Mac?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Roseprincess1 on June 28, 2014, 09:35:48 AM
I would like to know.. will any of the international G4 releases that are SOO bloody hard to find, ala Skywishes, Starswirl, Rainbow flash, and such ever be getting some re releases here in the states? If so .. when?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: zombienixon on June 28, 2014, 09:52:22 AM
- The quality of a number of G4 toys leaves something to be desired.  Is there any chance that the QC could be stepped up even if it causes a price increase?

- What are the odds of the first Mane 6 Fashion Styles being re-released in the US, even if it's online only? Some sites over in Australia have some of the originals listed for sale.

- What are the odds of seeing some of the more well-known background ponies (Flitter, Cloudchaser, Lily, Daisy, Rose, etc.) in brushable form?

- Why the lack of variety in Brushable releases?  When the earliest G4 brushables came out, there was more to choose from than just the Mane 6.  Were the sales of the non-Mane ponies poor or were there production cost issues?

- On that subject, I've noticed that the blind bag sets tend to have unique molds, such as Diamond Tiara, Octavia, and Granny Smith.  Is the smaller size of the figures and the price of the sets what allow for there to be more custom molds?

- Every year, you have released brushable toys aimed primarily at older fans (Zecora, Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, etc.). Since we are a large enough demographic to have merchandise targeted specifically at us, is there any case to make a 'deluxe' line of pony toys at the same price ($10) as the Zecora and Shadowbolt Dash, but made to a higher standard of quality, with more attention paid to show-accuracy with regard to body and hair color and outfits/accessories?

- Will there be an EqG doll of Princess Cadance?


Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Aquatic Neon on June 28, 2014, 10:12:04 AM
1. Can we ever expect a collectors line of figures like you do for star wars and transformers. Releasing the original classic G1 pony favorites in G4 singles?

2. Will we start seeing more boy characters made? (besides the blind bags)

3. Was there any discussion about a 30th year anniversary? Why didn't we see any G1 ponies return for that celebration, do we still have hope on getting anything in the future?

4. Will we ever get a blind bag Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle, or Spike?

5. We liked what you did last year by putting another exclusive on hasbrotoyshop, but we weren't a fan of the character since we already had multiple Princess Twilights accessible, would Hasbro consider a limited made collectors line via online only?

6. Bring back the sea ponies please for season 5, we would love an underwater season and sea ponies flooding the stores! Has hasbro considered bringing them back again?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: hathorcat on June 28, 2014, 10:36:34 AM
3. Was there any discussion about a 30th year anniversary? Why didn't we see any G1 ponies return for that celebration, do we still have hope on getting anything in the future?


Oh oh!!! This is a fantastic question! Yes, why did a 30 year old toy line get completely blanked when other lines get a full out 365 day party :)
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: MoonStars on June 28, 2014, 10:55:36 AM
I echo all the above questions, and would expand a little on the playset question: if Hasbro *does* create some other bulding playsets, will they consider making them more robust, open and close-able, with rooms and "real" interiors (a la Paradise Estate, G1 castles, stables etc, and even a lot of the Ponyville buildings) as opposed to the facades we have seen with the g4 playsets-- even the big ones such as the castles :(  ) For example, I could see Fluttershy's cottage being awesome as a three dimensional, multi-level tree that could open out and close back up, and double as a carry case for all its little parts.

Speaking of carry cases, would Hasbro consider creating a line of cool carry cases for the G4 brushable and/or Fashion sizes, similar to the G1 stable-style carry case?

Are there any plans for a Discord figure, plush or otherwise? With arms and legs that move?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on June 28, 2014, 10:56:41 AM
what i askedon facebook:

Aren't  you worried that people will get bored /tired of the toyline if you just keep releasing the same mane    six charecters? 

when will we get    more brushables that  ARNE"T Mane  six.

why dont yo make   some  of the g1  ponys into g4 ponys.  Like firefly?

when   will we    get more  boy brushables! 
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: MoonStars on June 28, 2014, 10:58:46 AM


when   will we    get more  boy brushables! 

... And without Shining Armour- style troll hair that falls out when you touch it.

Specifially, a big, beautiful brushable Big Mac.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Vertefae on June 28, 2014, 11:06:17 AM
I'd like to know why we didn't get anything for the anniversary as well.

Also, why are most of the new brushables only being released with the dolls or in the larger favorites packs.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on June 28, 2014, 11:14:15 AM
I'd like to know why we didn't get anything for the anniversary as well.

Also, why are most of the new brushables only being released with the dolls or in the larger favorites packs.

to make them more money and to force us to buy the dolls.
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Post by: Mermaid on June 28, 2014, 11:34:58 AM
I also would like to know about the 30th anniversary

-we are getting a new DVD set of the g1 series, any plans on releasing the tales series?
-boy brushables with non troll hair?
-sea ponies?!
- more brushables?
- why can you license out all these g1 characters, but can't make them into toys?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: UrocyonFox on June 28, 2014, 11:51:44 AM
A good bit of my questions have already been asked I see

1. Will we be getting any other boy brushables? Even if they use the shining armor mold I am ok with that, I just want more boys.

2. Will we get non main 6 fashionstyles (zecora, big mac, braeburn ect)

3. Why IS Applejack left out of everything? Why is she not in the goth set, the merchandise, bracelets, stationary, or anything like that?

4. Will we ever get different poses? The blind bags have a huge variety of poses now but brushables do not.

5. Throwback ponies, could we get g1s in a g4 style?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Wildshadow on June 28, 2014, 12:51:48 PM
Can't stop thinking about this one cause this keeps me away from most of the EqD dolls D=

Since there is a lot of focus on the Equestia Girl dolls, why do they continue to be without articulation in the elbows and knees?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: QueenGusty on June 28, 2014, 01:05:55 PM
Uhm...I only really have the one...

Will there be EQG fashion packs available or shoe packs? (I'm thinking primarily for the older peglegs actually, they're going to be very short on shoes compared to the new girls so a shoe pack specifically for them would be awesome!! Maybe with a matching shoe pack for the feet girls then everyone can mix and match to their hearts desire? It's a bit hard matching shoes with the new outfits on the older dolls :( )) But yes, I'd really love to see EQG fashion packs in general.

Carrie
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Al-1701 on June 28, 2014, 01:12:05 PM
I second the retro ponies and 30th anniversary questions.

-Given that Friendship is Magic seems to be operating on a 14 month calendar now, is there any possibility of making a second series to compliment Friendship is Magic to fill the gap between seasons?

And on a more joking note this accounting temp and amateur writer could really use a job.  Will you hire me?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Dreamer on June 28, 2014, 01:27:53 PM
Will we get a show accurate Queen Chrysalis brushable?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: ponycake on June 28, 2014, 01:30:40 PM
Yes yes yes to all the questions about getting some g1s made into g4s. Even if just blindbags and just a few classic ponies I would be ecstatic over that.

I definitely think the question about the 30th anniversary should be asked too.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: gabumon on June 28, 2014, 01:57:33 PM
My questions are pretty much the same as other people's!

- Will we see a larger variety of brushable characters released?

- Will any ponies from previous gens be remade in G4 style?

- Will there be more brushable boy ponies released?

- Will the Power Ponies be released as a brushable set?

- Will Luna ever get a show accurate toy? xD

These are my questions!  with one more:

- Are there plans to keep the POP buildable ponies line going?  Will there ever be poseable POP ponies?  Will there be background POP buildable ponies?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Violet CLM on June 28, 2014, 02:07:49 PM
- Around Easter this year there was a line of eight playful ponies in little plastic bags with no accessories, who were much correspondingly cheaper than the rest of the line. People were thrilled about this! Can we expect more cheap ponies like that? Particularly if they're not rereleases?

- Near the beginning of G4, there were a lot of cases of the same ponies being released in both playful pony and blind bag forms. Will there ever be combined releases, where a playful pony comes with a blind bag of that same character right in the box? It seems like this would be an opportunity to expose collectors of both kind of figures to what you have to offer in the other line.
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Post by: lovelyjoan on June 28, 2014, 02:38:36 PM
The pop figures are interesting, but what about a my little pony Kreo line like there is for Transformers?  I could use a DJPon3 for my Soundwave.
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Post by: Noxxbunny on June 28, 2014, 02:49:37 PM
I'm also all for the questions above about more brushables that aren't the Mane 6.

But I'd also like to know if there's any plans to re-release some of the previous non-Mane 6 G4 brushables?

I got into G4 too late and now I can't find anything but Mane 6 in stores.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: rosierjay on June 28, 2014, 03:01:27 PM
first off. thank you! love that ponies are here for the next generation.

i was curious. with all the equestria girls dolls coming out (totally love), will we be seeing the dog version of spike in toy form as well? how about some of the boys in the equestria girls form?

*cough cough*Flash Sentry*cough*

like the cuties themed lines over the punk ones, and really looking forward to the pop ponies too.

more plushes?
we see picture of plushes from other countries that we have no access too. will these plushes ever be sold in US stores?

any new brushable poses planned? like the baby ponies or action poses or poseable ponies?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: MoonShadow on June 28, 2014, 04:16:40 PM
I'd like to echo what's already been asked:

Will we see new characters and males in the 3-4 inch brushable line?

Will we see new sculpts in the 3-4 inch brushable line? 

Would Hasbro consider implementing stricter quality control?  So many ponies on the shelves are dirty, have crooked eyes, and misprinted cutie marks.  The new tails (as of last spring) are also much lower quality and do not hold up well.

Why has articulation decreased in Equestria Girls?  I believe the line would be much more competitive with knee and elbow joints (ie the deluxe line).

I love you! Would you hire me? Please? (joking but serious as well! lol)
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Post by: Lorelei Redfern on June 28, 2014, 04:27:04 PM
i agree the  Quality  needs to be improved. i  bought     a    wedding castle  and it doesnt  stand  proeply its  two inches    short ont he  white and hte   white plastic    was peeking thourugh in many places.

so..  this leadsme to another question.  the news castle is 50.00 deos that mean you'll  be   making it better quality?
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Post by: LivioKelem on June 28, 2014, 05:45:45 PM
Will favorite characters from G1-G3.5 be remade into G4-brushable variant? If so, whether they will be available for buy outside internet-shops? Will there be a redesign of Port-o-Bella from G3 in G4?
Lots of interesting figures are available as a special internet edition. Meanwhile, on the shopping counters, we have a repainted mane-6 characters, and an interactive toys, which have a little value for the collectors. Do you want to please ordinary fans of the product line, who doesn't use online shops, with fresh products in the retail sale?
Will there be a pearlized ponies in a brushable edition? Or glowing in the dark pony? Or G4-series analogue with 3d cutie marks in a brushable variant? Or Pretty pattern pony, like a Daisy Paisley? Or a brushable-metallic pony?
Will EqG with pony figurines be produced again, like a based on a model that was in the series "Doll and pony", like a Celestia and Twilight Sparkle? Will there be a Princess Luna in such design? Will there be this ponies without dolls, in a single package?
Will a Princess Luna EqG, with fully functional legs, be released for sale?
Will there be a EqG(:D) of male characters?
Will there be a nostalgic line of a brushable G1-G3 figures in a they classic form?
Will there be brushable ponies like the G3 Star Catcher , who can change in color based on temperature?
Are you planning to start a new G5 generation? If so, when? Will it be a surprise?
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Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: moonsugar on June 28, 2014, 06:09:21 PM
Will we see the release of more brushable boy characters?

Also, thank you for Minty!
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Alzatia on June 28, 2014, 06:13:13 PM
How much influence do the IDW comic stories have on the show now, if any?

Any plans for more (molded hair) figure lines? Perhaps anything with articulation? Possibly with another party involved similar to FUNKO?

Is there a possibility for male Equestria Girl Dolls in the future?
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Post by: Flitter on June 28, 2014, 06:35:56 PM
I love that Funko have started putting cutie marks on both sides of their pony figures for the last few releases. The ponies have marks on both sides in the show. Why can't the Hasbro-made pony toys have cutie marks on both sides? Some of the newer releases like the Rainbow Power and Pony Mania ponies have other designs printed on both sides but still only have a cutie mark on one side.

I seems like several "fan favorites" are getting releases recently, mostly in the form of mini figure sets or blind bag figures. How is it decided what toys will be made? Where does Hasbro look to see who is popular or is it just coincidence?
Is there any way fans can express that they want a particular character made into a toy?

Also supporting the "Will we get more boys & more brushie ponies?" questions.
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Post by: FairyDust on June 28, 2014, 07:22:24 PM
Since Transformers, GI Joe, and the fans of the newer FIM MLP show get a lot of attention and a lot of cool things made for them, will you ever do something for the fans of the older generation pony fans?  Also are you planning on things that the Jem and the Hologram collectors will like?  The Integrity dolls are nice but are too expensive for the normal collector to acquire all/any of them.  Any plans on an afford able Jem doll plan that is of the way feel of the vintage Jem dolls/merchandise?
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Post by: Rainbow Dash on June 28, 2014, 07:32:04 PM
Mostly echoing the above, but clarifying things a bit so there's no question on exactly what I'm asking for. ;)  So here goes:



Will Wysteria be released as a regular brushable in addition to the transparent/glittery brushable that was a Target exclusive from Pinkie Pie's Boutique line?  She's pretty but she doesn't match the rest of my ponies.

Many thanks for bringing Minty to the G4 brushable line.  This made a lot of collectors extremely happy as Minty remains quite popular.  Along with Minty we've seen other G3 favorites like Skywishes and Rainbow Flash added to the brushable line (and a number of G3 characters have also appeared in the G4 blind bags/mini figures).  Any plans to add others to the G4 brushable (and/or blind bag) such as Star Catcher, Razzaroo, Kimono, Toola Roola, Sweetberry, Sparkleworks, Seaspray, etc.?  Also, there was a Wal-Mart exclusive set of minis that featured eight redesigned G3 characters (including Dainty Daisy, Waterfire, and Periwinkle) - any chance of seeing these ponies added to the brushable range?

A miniature G1 Firefly was recently released as an exclusive with a book showcasing various G1 characters from the '80s.  Any chance of seeing these characters done as G4 brushable and/or blind bags?

Thanks in advance for any answers you provide, and thanks once again for Minty.
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Post by: Roogna on June 28, 2014, 07:35:52 PM
How much influence do the IDW comic stories have on the show now, if any?
One of the writers told me that all pitched stories go through a rigorous screening by Hasbro to make sure they conform to what Hasbro wants for the characters. One of his pitches was turned down because Hasbro said they hadn't yet decided what *they* wanted to do with that character and their backstory. This writer is a fan of the show, and it sounds like the comics are influenced by the show and not the other way around.
and check out this interview I did
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=2531
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Post by: Violet CLM on June 28, 2014, 07:38:28 PM
Hmm... actually, a companion question to the will-we-ever-see-variety-in-brushables-again questions:

When you have in the past released non-main-character playful ponies in the basic line--for example, Lyra Heartstrings or Sunset Shimmer or Plumsweet or Diamond Rose--how do their sales numbers compare to the main characters'? And does it seem to matter whether the character is from the show (e.g. Trixie Lulamoon) or not (e.g. Flitterheart)?
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Post by: achab1984 on June 28, 2014, 07:44:19 PM
There are a lot of very good questions there.

Hasbro I hope that you do make something for us old time collects in the G1 ponies. Would love to see G1 ponies done on the G4 bodies.

Are we going to be getting a new pony body style soon? Like a G5? And if so please make it look more like a pony. Please nothing with a really big head like all the other toys out there! Those are just horrible looking. Kind of like what happened with the G3.5 ponies.
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Post by: Alzatia on June 28, 2014, 09:02:59 PM
How much influence do the IDW comic stories have on the show now, if any?
One of the writers told me that all pitched stories go through a rigorous screening by Hasbro to make sure they conform to what Hasbro wants for the characters. One of his pitches was turned down because Hasbro said they hadn't yet decided what *they* wanted to do with that character and their backstory. This writer is a fan of the show, and it sounds like the comics are influenced by the show and not the other way around.
and check out this interview I did
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=2531

I ask because since after S4 was written and before S5 was written there has been high contact between comic and show staff.

And thanks for sharing the interview! Will give it a read.
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Post by: Taxandria on June 28, 2014, 09:16:38 PM
I echo all the above questions, and would expand a little on the playset question: if Hasbro *does* create some other bulding playsets, will they consider making them more robust, open and close-able, with rooms and "real" interiors (a la Paradise Estate, G1 castles, stables etc, and even a lot of the Ponyville buildings) as opposed to the facades we have seen with the g4 playsets-- even the big ones such as the castles :(  ) For example, I could see Fluttershy's cottage being awesome as a three dimensional, multi-level tree that could open out and close back up, and double as a carry case for all its little parts.



THIS. We need some fully realized playsets instead of the facades (which keep falling down, anyway). I want to see each of the pony homes and other buildings and a palace with a front, back, and middle. Doors that open and close, windows, a ceiling, multiple floors, rooms. This would be awesome for the brushable size but also for the blind bag size. How about a playset that doubles as a display case for blind bag ponies or brushables?

Seriously, instead of multiple sets of Twilight and whoever, please actually create a HOME for our ponies. Some place for them to inhabit and where they can be on display. I can not stress this enough. It's something WOEFULLY missing and I had the stable back in 1983 so I know what I'm missing. There is an immense sense of fun and satisfaction when your ponies have a place to live and aren't just vagabonds. Pull Ponyville and Equestria together.

I would LOVE to see new and varied molds for the blind bag ponies. There's not enough diversity there plus a few of the types (like the Pinkie Pie) have a hard time standing. Flim and Flam can hardly stand though I appreciate the effort to make them different.

More minor characters as toys please.

Will you re-release the G1 mane six ever? Even if you did it in the style of G4 I would like it (anyone else? What do you think?)

Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: rosierjay on June 28, 2014, 09:59:03 PM
This question is for sweetTune-
if some of these questions get answers at the fair or what not, where will then answers be posted?
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Post by: Scraleos on June 29, 2014, 02:44:22 AM
Will you be making mini playsets for blind bags? Something along the line of the POP pony figures, but blind bag sized.
Better quality toys/merchandise please.
More variation of ponies! Fed up of seeing the mane 6 everywhere.
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Post by: brighteyes on June 29, 2014, 02:59:14 AM
Will you be making mini playsets for blind bags? Something along the line of the POP pony figures, but blind bag sized.
Better quality toys/merchandise please.
More variation of ponies! Fed up of seeing the mane 6 everywhere.

I've always wanted to know the answer to this as well.  The blind bag figures have a little hexagonal hole in one of their hoofs like they are meant to interact with something or be placed on a hex peg on a playset.  So, why do they have this hole but no playsets :-/
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Post by: DazzleKitty on June 29, 2014, 07:11:15 AM
I just want to know if the pony line is going to end up being like G3's core 7, because G4 is showing signs of it. Will they ever start releasing new brushables that are new characters every few months again?
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Post by: MoonStars on June 29, 2014, 07:38:08 AM
Will you be making mini playsets for blind bags? Something along the line of the POP pony figures, but blind bag sized.
Better quality toys/merchandise please.
More variation of ponies! Fed up of seeing the mane 6 everywhere.

I've always wanted to know the answer to this as well.  The blind bag figures have a little hexagonal hole in one of their hoofs like they are meant to interact with something or be placed on a hex peg on a playset.  So, why do they have this hole but no playsets :-/

The  ponyville playsets work perfectly for the blind bag ponies, so there is a lot out there to find secondhand.  However, it would be nice to have actual g4 related buildings for them (Cloudsdale.... Such possibilities!!), so I just want to throw in my support for this question.
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Post by: Sprinklecupcake on June 29, 2014, 08:05:05 AM
Dear Hasbro,

-Are you EVER going to release any more boy ponies/colts into the playful pony line? Particularly Big Mac?
 -What ever happened with Sweetie Blue!? (btw Thank you Hasbro for FINALLY making white celestia Fashion style and Minty!)
-Can princess Cadance be a soft pastel pink instead of hot pink?
-Can you make folded wing pegasus molds?
-Can you start a line only with background ponies and NO mane 6 ?
-SEAPONIES!? (toys of these please!)
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Roogna on June 29, 2014, 08:13:16 AM
How much influence do the IDW comic stories have on the show now, if any?
One of the writers told me that all pitched stories go through a rigorous screening by Hasbro to make sure they conform to what Hasbro wants for the characters. One of his pitches was turned down because Hasbro said they hadn't yet decided what *they* wanted to do with that character and their backstory. This writer is a fan of the show, and it sounds like the comics are influenced by the show and not the other way around.
and check out this interview I did
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=2531

I ask because since after S4 was written and before S5 was written there has been high contact between comic and show staff.

And thanks for sharing the interview! Will give it a read.

np - just wanted to share the insight I had :)


ooh..and question!
since we've already had an episode about spike beginning to hit dragon puberty, will we continue to see him grow in size and maturity?
If not, why do you plan on keeping him a "baby dragon" when he's already had a "I've reached puberty" episode?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Carrehz on June 29, 2014, 08:17:10 AM
Heh, I'm echoing others on the following questions:

- will there be any more brushable boys? (Preferably with actual hair and not troll hair) For that matter - why was the decision made to give Shining Armour troll hair, anyway?
- Will there be any more new characters other than the occasional one, or is G4 going to have a repeat of the 'core 7' years of G3? (if that.. makes sense.. -cough-) On the subject, I agree with Flitter that it'd be neat to find out how they choose characters to make into brushables - i.e. do they see which chars seem popular on the internet, or is there another factor?
- Will there be any more 'functional' playsets, since the ones we have atm are just facades? Playsets for the blind bags would be nice, as well. ^^
- Why are so many G4 ponies US exclusives? Is it Hasbro's decision or the store's decision as to which countries get which sets?
- Are there any plans to make different poses for the 'playful pony' brushables?
- Why is Applejack so neglected lately?!

Sorry for the scattered post, my mind's all over the place lately ^^;
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Mermaid on June 29, 2014, 05:01:10 PM
Oh I like the idea on asking why it was decided to give shinning armor troll hair!

Also if like to know about the two new princesses: sterling and something or other. What are the plans for them?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: squishy turdl on June 29, 2014, 05:05:11 PM
When will we get a brushable Big Mac?

Yes !!  :lol:
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: ponycake on June 29, 2014, 05:37:07 PM
YES please ask about if we'll ever get seaponies!!! 'The whole community would like to ask if you'll ever put out seapony toys, because we all want them very much.'

lol. Well I do at least. :)
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: gabumon on June 29, 2014, 07:39:45 PM
I think I agree with all the questions noted so far.  I'm just SUPER GLAD they're taking questions again.  IIRC they didn't last year.. or something.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: MANIMAL! on June 29, 2014, 08:24:27 PM

- Why the lack of variety in Brushable releases?  When the earliest G4 brushables came out, there was more to choose from than just the Mane 6.  Were the sales of the non-Mane ponies poor or were there production cost issues?



This is my main question. WHY? Is there only a very small market concerning people who want more than the main six friends? Or is it something more sinister, like a love of hearing us squeel? Or is Hasbro trying to do us a favor by preventing us from spending all our money on new characters? Did Hasbro consider they might sell more diverse characters if they made more color combinations than just "everything pink and purple"?

I would like to add by asking WHY is the next TRU exclusive pack going to be all re-releases? I think they look cool, but the whole point of those sets (for me at least) has been to get some of the variety of which Hasbro has been starving us lately.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: BerylBreeze on June 29, 2014, 09:08:03 PM
Echoing what others say about the unexciting oversaturation of mane 6 releases and desire for boy brushables.

-Transformers frequently gets special figures (including G1 "throwback" stuff) aimed at adult collectors. Why is there much less focus on My Little Pony in this aspect?
-Applejack is supposed to have freckles, but her toy has always had eyebrows. With how ponies' eye designs have changed recently, will AJ ever get her eyebrows changed into freckles?

I think I agree with all the questions noted so far.  I'm just SUPER GLAD they're taking questions again.  IIRC they didn't last year.. or something.
Last year they took questions, but they couldn't get a Hasbro rep over to the fair so the Q&A was read off a piece of paper.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: moonsugar on June 30, 2014, 02:27:06 AM
Can we add a poll to the thread for popular questions?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Carrehz on June 30, 2014, 06:55:54 AM
I would like to add by asking WHY is the next TRU exclusive pack going to be all re-releases? I think they look cool, but the whole point of those sets (for me at least) has been to get some of the variety of which Hasbro has been starving us lately.

Yes, this! I was really disappointed when this year's 'favourites collection' was revealed, I'd been looking forward to finding out which ponies were going to be in it. :(
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: LightingElectricDream on June 30, 2014, 07:44:05 AM
G1 questions:

What was the reson for creating the Magan doll? Was it to up doll sales for Hasbro? Or was there a reason for a human to join the ling sutch as girls being able to relate and feel a part of haveing a real pony?
Who was magan based off of? Was she inspired by a real person? Was she named after someone inpactalar?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Eternia on June 30, 2014, 07:56:36 AM
You guys, i already know the answer to all you questions!

"stay tuned"
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Majesty on June 30, 2014, 08:11:50 AM
When will we get a brushable Big Mac?

Yes !!  :lol:

I would agree but add that he doesn't have troll hair like Shining Armor. :P
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Flitter on June 30, 2014, 09:06:40 AM
When will we get a brushable Big Mac?

Yes !!  :lol:

I would agree but add that he doesn't have troll hair like Shining Armor. :P

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who likes Shining Armor's hair  ^^;
Big Mac would look silly with long hair or a mohawk to me.
As long as QC is good and they have no bald spots problems like some people were encountering with Shining Armor I hope more ponies are released with this hair. I think it looks better on characters with shorter manes. I wouldn't mind if some female ponies came out with that kind of hair too just for variety.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Ackryllis on June 30, 2014, 10:57:45 AM
- Will you ever have more varierity in your brushables? Boy ponies, non-mane6, different poses, twinkle eyes...

- Will we ever have crystal pony brushables like in the blindbags?

- Why wasn't the 30th birthday celebrated?

- Why is Applejack so neglected?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Skeen on June 30, 2014, 03:30:15 PM
You guys, i already know the answer to all you questions!

"stay tuned"

YOU SHOULD HAVE SPOILERED THAT OMG

I wish this wasn't what the answer to every question boiled down to.  :(

Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Al-1701 on June 30, 2014, 04:19:58 PM
You guys, i already know the answer to all you questions!

"stay tuned"

YOU SHOULD HAVE SPOILERED THAT OMG

I wish this wasn't what the answer to every question boiled down to.  :(
Considering they can only say what's in the pipeline for the next five months, they can't answer too much any other way.

The hope is Hasbro will take a hint and act on the questions they're getting.  Unfortunately, they don't seem to get the message.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: gabumon on June 30, 2014, 07:38:49 PM
Maybe they'll get the guts to say "No, we're not doing that."
I swear I'd rather hear that than "stay tuned"
 :enraged:
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: TornadoTwist on June 30, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
- Why are all the new interesting Brushables (non Mane 6) almost always US Exclusives? Why doesn't Europe gets something else then the M6?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: tootie_tails on July 01, 2014, 12:16:25 AM
Maybe they'll get the guts to say "No, we're not doing that."
I swear I'd rather hear that than "stay tuned"
 :enraged:

Hasbro's answer is always "stay tuned".
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Ackryllis on July 01, 2014, 01:10:52 AM
- Why are all the new interesting Brushables (non Mane 6) almost always US Exclusives? Why doesn't Europe gets something else then the M6?
This! The only time I saw a non-mane 6 brushable here in Finland was with one of the mane six.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Roogna on July 04, 2014, 06:19:22 AM
Will we see more of Sunset Shimmer in future episodes?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on July 04, 2014, 07:25:59 AM
Why do the Applejack toys have eyebrows?  None of the other ponies you produce have them. 
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Al-1701 on July 04, 2014, 08:42:35 AM
Maybe they'll get the guts to say "No, we're not doing that."
I swear I'd rather hear that than "stay tuned"
 :enraged:
I think it's because they don't want to completely shut the door on the idea.  We are finally getting the original cartoon on DVD again.  They might do what we're asking for at some point.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Sunset on July 04, 2014, 09:20:51 AM
Maybe they'll get the guts to say "No, we're not doing that."
I swear I'd rather hear that than "stay tuned"
 :enraged:
I think it's because they don't want to completely shut the door on the idea.  We are finally getting the original cartoon on DVD again.  They might do what we're asking for at some point.

I agree with whoever said that half the point of the questions is to keep it in Hasbro's collective mind that these are the things we want.  You never know when someone in charge might just decide to give one of these ideas a try.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: Al-1701 on July 04, 2014, 09:29:58 AM
I think that was me.

I'm hoping the DVD does well enough that Hasbro might consider catering to the G1 demand more.
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: ponyqueen on July 04, 2014, 01:18:28 PM
I love this question and it is well crafted. And I want to know the answer, and I want the answer to be yes!


- Every year, you have released brushable toys aimed primarily at older fans (Zecora, Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash, etc.). Since we are a large enough demographic to have merchandise targeted specifically at us, is there any case to make a 'deluxe' line of pony toys at the same price ($10) as the Zecora and Shadowbolt Dash, but made to a higher standard of quality, with more attention paid to show-accuracy with regard to body and hair color and outfits/accessories?

Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: rtattles on July 04, 2014, 03:34:59 PM
Mine would be:

1. Will Fluttershy ever get her "shy" eyes back? Her current ones look like she's on meth.

2. I really like Lyra, can she be re-leased like a Mane 6 instead of Cheerilee?

3. Will there ever be a Fashion Styling size Dewdrop Dazzle? She's probably my fav.

4. Can we actually see some different poses...like something more spirited and animated looking and yet not awkward?

5. Will Hasbro bring out more new characters? And can they come with the little animal pets again? I really love the pets.

6. Is it time for a new set of Mane 6 yet?

7. Can the CMC finally get their symbols on their toys?
Title: Re: Do YOU have a question for HASBRO? Ask it here to get it answered!!
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on July 05, 2014, 01:57:00 PM
Questions that have NOTHING to do with the toyline and therefore, should actually garner an answer beyond, "Stay tuned!"

1.  What benefits does Hasbro gain from interacting with its MLP collector fanbase?  The interaction with Transformers collectors and Jem collectors is much more active and responsive; what can we do as a demographic to improve those benefits for Hasbro? 

2.  What would Hasbro feel is "good relationship building" with the older collectors who may not be into G4?  Do they realize that we are a large demographic that could make them a lot of money still?  Even if they licensed products to another company, they would still make a TON of money if they chose to invest.  Or are those sales being tested by the current licensees like Loungefly and We Love Fine? 





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