Um. I completely love these. These look so dynamic and the joints are well-hidden.
I'm kind of stunned right now.
Um. I completely love these. These look so dynamic and the joints are well-hidden.
I'm kind of stunned right now.
I'm so excited!! OMG that Shining Armor + Spike set is going to cost like $50 isn't it? lol
I'm so excited!! OMG that Shining Armor + Spike set is going to cost like $50 isn't it? lol
It's $39.99 sadly!! But the others aren't too badly priced!
$19.99 for Celestia and Nightmare Moon
$9.99 for the singles $14.99 for the 2 packs
LOL Rainbow Dash looks like Harry Potter wit those glasses on :lol:
LOL Rainbow Dash looks like Harry Potter wit those glasses on :lol:
And she even has a lightning mark on her like HP . . . :P
I was never a fan of brushing hair growing up. I liked action figures and articulation. I love these and can't wait to see what else they do. Fantastic.
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
Personally, I think the dynamic look of these particular toys would fall flat with brushable hair. That isn't to say that Hasbro should stop making brushable ponies altogether, but for these I don't think that would work well.
Plus it even says in that statement that they aren't going to move away from the ponies we already get. Just that they wanted to make a line that goes in a new direction.
Having such mixed feelings about these. They're definitely some of the nicest looking MLP toys Hasbro has put out, but I'm kinda concerned that (despite what they say) they'll phase out or greatly reduce the number of regular pony toys put out. New and well made pony toys are great but I don't want the them to stray SO far from MLP's roots either. I guess it's impossible to please everybody though and we could do a lot worse than these figures.
I think it could be done tho. They added hair to the SSC mini dolls they had. Brushable hair would just open up more customization options. Like I like these but in the future why can't we have a wave that is brushable?
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
Are there even going to be any new brushables at all?
I admire the sculpts and design that went on these but I will also be honest and say that I also bemoan their existence. Don't get me wrong, they're well-designed and it's great that so many like them, but I am just really annoyed at the lack of new characters, brushables, and especially the lack of effort or care they have recently given to those. What got me to buy MLP in the first place is their nice colors, simplistic charm and colorful brushable hair, and their variety despite their simplicity. I got into MLP collecting for the colorful horse dolls and certainly not for the "adult collectible" vinyls or the "SuPeR AwEsOmE xXxeXtReMeXxX!!!" action figures.
Maybe it's because I don't like the FiM show anymore that it's hard for me to appreciate these.
Now, I am not against changes, and I'm not saying these shouldn't exist, I think these will definitely do well, but I just think non-brushables should not overtake most-almost 50-60% of the toys.
While an MLP toy does not need hair to be an MLP toy, brushable hair was MLP's main thing since its conception, they really shouldn't minimize that or worse, take it away.
Couldn't they at least use the sculpting/detail that went on to these for the brushables too? We still don't even have a proper round-eyed unicorn head mold or an almond eyed pegasus+earth pony mold.
I do like articulation and I would definitely appreciate articulated brushables that have more dynamic sculpts like these. (And NEW characters of course)
sorry for the long rant
There's an interesting thing going on here with gendered toy marketing too, though. The emphasis on projectiles and shields makes it feel a lot like a "girl" line re-imagined as a "boy" line. I'm all about, to put it kindly, forgetting the gender binary, but I can't help but be reminded of the controversy of Cartoon Network cancelling Teen Titans because girls liked it but were perceived as a weak toy buying market. If Hasbro only wants to put money into making G4 an interesting toy line because boys like it too, that's a bit disheartening.
There's an interesting thing going on here with gendered toy marketing too, though. The emphasis on projectiles and shields makes it feel a lot like a "girl" line re-imagined as a "boy" line. I'm all about, to put it kindly, forgetting the gender binary, but I can't help but be reminded of the controversy of Cartoon Network cancelling Teen Titans because girls liked it but were perceived as a weak toy buying market. If Hasbro only wants to put money into making G4 an interesting toy line because boys like it too, that's a bit disheartening.
THIS. Has anyone noticed how much Hasbro has emphasized conflict and fighting with the particular images they've released in this article so far? We don't have a toy set of Twilight with her tree house library, or her owl assistant. We have her fighting a Changeling with an angry expression on her face. We don't have Celestia and Luna as sisters, we have 'Celestia versus Nightmare Moon.' We have Shining Armor wearing gladiator-style armor riding a giant dragon with a jousting lance.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the majority of the show is 'slice of life' episodes, not 'hero versus villain' episodes (those are usually saved for the seasons openers and finales). Rarity designing clothes. Fluttershy getting over her shyness. The CMC dealing with school bullies. But we don't have any fashion playsets or school playsets here. We have the main characters and villains that they can attack and fight.
I'm not saying girls toys HAVE to be about school or fashion or anything like that, but it looks to me like there's nothing in the new line to acknowledge that at all. I think this new line is very obviously trying to grab the boy toy market and not only ignoring the established market of toys aimed at young girls, but ignoring what the majority of the show is about too.
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
That aside, what's making me uncertain is more the context of these existing - "My Little Pony has long fostered a female appeal, yet Guardians of Harmony is another way for Hasbro to release products to satisfy its current large and fervent fan base of girls and boys, young and old" Hasbro's admitting they're only making these now because boys are fans too (ie: girls have always been fans, but now that there are boy fans, we need to find another way to sell to them too). Making things for boys too is great, but there's no inherent reason girls wouldn't have liked pose-able action figures as well before, they're just rarely made for girl's properties. That really bothers me.
That said, that quote does also suggest to me that this isn't meant to replace brushables either since they seem to acknowledge they need both, which I like, if not for reasons I agree with.
Hm, in all fairness, I've always preferred the more action/fantasy-oriented side of MLP and wish they would have more of it in the show like G1, so I think a focus on that here is appropriate and welcome, although at the same time, what you're saying does relate to my concern about why they're doing this now and who they think finds this appealing/necessary.There's an interesting thing going on here with gendered toy marketing too, though. The emphasis on projectiles and shields makes it feel a lot like a "girl" line re-imagined as a "boy" line. I'm all about, to put it kindly, forgetting the gender binary, but I can't help but be reminded of the controversy of Cartoon Network cancelling Teen Titans because girls liked it but were perceived as a weak toy buying market. If Hasbro only wants to put money into making G4 an interesting toy line because boys like it too, that's a bit disheartening.
THIS. Has anyone noticed how much Hasbro has emphasized conflict and fighting with the particular images they've released in this article so far? We don't have a toy set of Twilight with her tree house library, or her owl assistant. We have her fighting a Changeling with an angry expression on her face. We don't have Celestia and Luna as sisters, we have 'Celestia versus Nightmare Moon.' We have Shining Armor wearing gladiator-style armor riding a giant dragon with a jousting lance.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the majority of the show is 'slice of life' episodes, not 'hero versus villain' episodes (those are usually saved for the seasons openers and finales). Rarity designing clothes. Fluttershy getting over her shyness. The CMC dealing with school bullies. But we don't have any fashion playsets or school playsets here. We have the main characters and villains that they can attack and fight.
I'm not saying girls toys HAVE to be about school or fashion or anything like that, but it looks to me like there's nothing in the new line to acknowledge that at all. I think this new line is very obviously trying to grab the boy toy market and not only ignoring the established market of toys aimed at young girls, but ignoring what the majority of the show is about too.
Hm, in all fairness, I've always preferred the more action/fantasy-oriented side of MLP and wish they would have more of it in the show like G1, so I think a focus on that here is appropriate and welcome, although at the same time, what you're saying does relate to my concern about why they're doing this now and who they think finds this appealing/necessary.There's an interesting thing going on here with gendered toy marketing too, though. The emphasis on projectiles and shields makes it feel a lot like a "girl" line re-imagined as a "boy" line. I'm all about, to put it kindly, forgetting the gender binary, but I can't help but be reminded of the controversy of Cartoon Network cancelling Teen Titans because girls liked it but were perceived as a weak toy buying market. If Hasbro only wants to put money into making G4 an interesting toy line because boys like it too, that's a bit disheartening.
THIS. Has anyone noticed how much Hasbro has emphasized conflict and fighting with the particular images they've released in this article so far? We don't have a toy set of Twilight with her tree house library, or her owl assistant. We have her fighting a Changeling with an angry expression on her face. We don't have Celestia and Luna as sisters, we have 'Celestia versus Nightmare Moon.' We have Shining Armor wearing gladiator-style armor riding a giant dragon with a jousting lance.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the majority of the show is 'slice of life' episodes, not 'hero versus villain' episodes (those are usually saved for the seasons openers and finales). Rarity designing clothes. Fluttershy getting over her shyness. The CMC dealing with school bullies. But we don't have any fashion playsets or school playsets here. We have the main characters and villains that they can attack and fight.
I'm not saying girls toys HAVE to be about school or fashion or anything like that, but it looks to me like there's nothing in the new line to acknowledge that at all. I think this new line is very obviously trying to grab the boy toy market and not only ignoring the established market of toys aimed at young girls, but ignoring what the majority of the show is about too.
Either way, i will be really surprised if these will ever get released here. None of the big blindbag ponyville set things even got here.
Either way, i will be really surprised if these will ever get released here. None of the big blindbag ponyville set things even got here.
I know right? And if they were they would be twice as expensive ;.;
This is just a new line everyone brushables and fashion styles will still be around..
This is just a new line everyone brushables and fashion styles will still be around..
But in what form? I do believe that they will continue to make brushables of the mane 6 and the princesses. But if that's all they ever make anymore with no new characters then the brushable line might as well be dead for most collectors. I believe that is the crux of the concern.
These are neat but not really MLP in my opinion. What happened to single brushables? Well, I should ask what has been happening to them since we don't get too many that aren't mane 6 anymore.
This is just a new line everyone brushables and fashion styles will still be around..
Wait, does Chrysalis have a dagger strapped to her front leg? Uh...yeah, starting to agree this is drifting a bit from MLP.
To me they look like fighting action figures. Nothing against that, I grew up with me here He-Man and the gang, but if I buy ponies, I want pretty, peaceful creatures with beautiful hair to brush and style. Not warriors.
I wonder if little girls want these.
It seems they are again catering to a very specific crowd of customers ...
Either way, i will be really surprised if these will ever get released here. None of the big blindbag ponyville set things even got here.
I know right? And if they were they would be twice as expensive ;.;
At this point i have no idea how MLP is still a thing in Belgium. All i ever see are the big playsets and some glitter maned brushables they can't seem to get rid of. If i did not have the internet i would believe G4 was already ending.
So why Hasbro bothers making action figures like these instead of improving the toys that get a worldwide release is beyond me. Things were never this bad during G3.
Either way, i will be really surprised if these will ever get released here. None of the big blindbag ponyville set things even got here.
I know right? And if they were they would be twice as expensive ;.;
At this point i have no idea how MLP is still a thing in Belgium. All i ever see are the big playsets and some glitter maned brushables they can't seem to get rid of. If i did not have the internet i would believe G4 was already ending.
So why Hasbro bothers making action figures like these instead of improving the toys that get a worldwide release is beyond me. Things were never this bad during G3.
Oof, that's a bit worse than here. We get stuff, but slooow. We got the Holly Dash wave at least? ANd I've seen the new articulated ponies here. FS AJ and Daisy Dreams were very late in stores here and only at the Kruidvat stores, they buy left-overs.
Other then that it will be Ebay or asking here at the Arena to get these lovelies ;)
Either way, i will be really surprised if these will ever get released here. None of the big blindbag ponyville set things even got here.
I know right? And if they were they would be twice as expensive ;.;
At this point i have no idea how MLP is still a thing in Belgium. All i ever see are the big playsets and some glitter maned brushables they can't seem to get rid of. If i did not have the internet i would believe G4 was already ending.
So why Hasbro bothers making action figures like these instead of improving the toys that get a worldwide release is beyond me. Things were never this bad during G3.
Oof, that's a bit worse than here. We get stuff, but slooow. We got the Holly Dash wave at least? ANd I've seen the new articulated ponies here. FS AJ and Daisy Dreams were very late in stores here and only at the Kruidvat stores, they buy left-overs.
Other then that it will be Ebay or asking here at the Arena to get these lovelies ;)
I've asked Both Bart Smit and Intertoys and they said they wont get any new MLP at all. Even not the EQG Mini's. :(
Either way, i will be really surprised if these will ever get released here. None of the big blindbag ponyville set things even got here.
I know right? And if they were they would be twice as expensive ;.;
At this point i have no idea how MLP is still a thing in Belgium. All i ever see are the big playsets and some glitter maned brushables they can't seem to get rid of. If i did not have the internet i would believe G4 was already ending.
So why Hasbro bothers making action figures like these instead of improving the toys that get a worldwide release is beyond me. Things were never this bad during G3.
Oof, that's a bit worse than here. We get stuff, but slooow. We got the Holly Dash wave at least? ANd I've seen the new articulated ponies here. FS AJ and Daisy Dreams were very late in stores here and only at the Kruidvat stores, they buy left-overs.
Other then that it will be Ebay or asking here at the Arena to get these lovelies ;)
I've asked Both Bart Smit and Intertoys and they said they wont get any new MLP at all. Even not the EQG Mini's. :(
Really? Ugh, that is terrible. I was really looking forward to the EQG mini's. : (
I haven't seen Holly Dash or the articulated ponies either.
Something that also REALLY bothers me about these: Why do they look so angry? It's so painfully obvious that they're trying really hard to make these look 'edgy' and as 'non-threatening to dudes' as possible, which is both hilarious and sad to me.That too. Someone mentioned a comparison to She-Ra, but those toys didn't have such aggressive expressions I don't think. I'm certainly not opposed to more aggressive fighting-type figures for girls, maybe not even for MLP, but since there's already a large fanbase trying to ignore/erase any traces of it being feminine or for girls, this feels like pushing the boundaries for the wrong reasons.
Even the action figures I own and most of the others that I have seen don't have "GrRR iM HaRdCoRe!!!" expressions like these do. I'm looking at a few of my own Transformers figures right now, all of which came with weapons like guns and swords and stuff and even they look calm and cheerful in comparison to these ponies.
Either way, i will be really surprised if these will ever get released here. None of the big blindbag ponyville set things even got here.
I know right? And if they were they would be twice as expensive ;.;
At this point i have no idea how MLP is still a thing in Belgium. All i ever see are the big playsets and some glitter maned brushables they can't seem to get rid of. If i did not have the internet i would believe G4 was already ending.
So why Hasbro bothers making action figures like these instead of improving the toys that get a worldwide release is beyond me. Things were never this bad during G3.
Oof, that's a bit worse than here. We get stuff, but slooow. We got the Holly Dash wave at least? ANd I've seen the new articulated ponies here. FS AJ and Daisy Dreams were very late in stores here and only at the Kruidvat stores, they buy left-overs.
Other then that it will be Ebay or asking here at the Arena to get these lovelies ;)
I've asked Both Bart Smit and Intertoys and they said they wont get any new MLP at all. Even not the EQG Mini's. :(
lol PQ you're laughing at us about being consumerists when we all slavishly collect toys here? Come on, that's just disingenuous.
lol PQ you're laughing at us about being consumerists when we all slavishly collect toys here? Come on, that's just disingenuous.
lol I know...sorry if my comment sounded kinda pointy fingers cynical/hypocritical, but I was being sincere. I do applaud Hasbro (or any company) for innovation and business success. I :heart: capitalism! I want Hasbro to succeed in any marketing venture of course, because ponies! :biggrin:
I think we just need to keep in mind that Hasbro branching out and trying different things like this is what's keeping them afloat. I was never a fan of EQ, but they're their own line and their success is not destroying the ponies I love.
I think we just need to keep in mind that Hasbro branching out and trying different things like this is what's keeping them afloat. I was never a fan of EQ, but they're their own line and their success is not destroying the ponies I love.
I wish more people felt his way. This comment is the most logical thing I've seen since this thread popped up. Claiming that one line of toys is essentially bringing about the end of another line -that has nothing to do with it- is silly.
Something that also REALLY bothers me about these: Why do they look so angry? It's so painfully obvious that they're trying really hard to make these look 'edgy' and as 'non-threatening to dudes' as possible, which is both hilarious and sad to me.That too. Someone mentioned a comparison to She-Ra, but those toys didn't have such aggressive expressions I don't think. I'm certainly not opposed to more aggressive fighting-type figures for girls, maybe not even for MLP, but since there's already a large fanbase trying to ignore/erase any traces of it being feminine or for girls, this feels like pushing the boundaries for the wrong reasons.
Even the action figures I own and most of the others that I have seen don't have "GrRR iM HaRdCoRe!!!" expressions like these do. I'm looking at a few of my own Transformers figures right now, all of which came with weapons like guns and swords and stuff and even they look calm and cheerful in comparison to these ponies.
Did anyone even say that? Complaining about the lack of effort in other parts of the toyline is not the same as claiming that the line will end.
If you look at the amount of brushables that came out when the MLP: FiM line first ran, and then look at it now, competing with the blind bags and the small molded toys and the EG dolls, it IS obvious that the brushables are getting less attention than before. This Guardians of Harmony is just another factor that proves Hasbro is moving away from brushables to expand the line with various other types of toys. Specifically they are moving away from the nylon hair and more doing molded hair now (even the EG line has a bunch of molded hair vinyls now). People are not just making up stuff to argue about it, they're basing their opinions on what has been going on in the toy line for YEARS.
That being said, I had no idea this toy line was specifically to be paired with a new comic book series coming out soon. The comics are definitely different than the show. (But to answer someone's question from a few pages back, no, Chrysalis does not have a dagger she uses in the comic, or anything like that.)
I too wonder if this line will show up in toy stores at all, or just specialty shops. (If they had said /that/ in the article that was released, I think everyone's reactions would be a lot different! Right now we're just stuck speculating.)
People are not just making up stuff to argue about it, they're basing their opinions on what has been going on in the toy line for YEARS.
I will say this: blaming bronies is getting old. If these toys are made to coincide with the comics, then that has nothing to do with that particular group of fans. This is a line of toys for the fans of the comics and those fans aren't limited to just bronies. Yes, the comics are slightly more mature in tone than the show itself, but that doesn't mean it was meant for just bronies.
And, at the end of the day, Hasbro is still making money and that's probably all they really care about, being a business and all. I believe they actually saw an increase in sales for MLP last year? At least that what I read.
But I digress. I probably don't know what I'm talking about.
To stay on topic, I'll just say that I like the look of these toys and I have my fingers crossed that we see more from this line during the Toy Fair this weekend, specifically some different characters. I also hope that these see a wide release and don't get skipped in some places like past lines have. I think more than anything that the real problem is Hasbro's distribution... it's pretty terrible.
I just wish the changeling didn't come paired with Twilight. I want an army. :(
More boy ponies, yes! Shining Armor isn't the only boy pony in the show/comics, Hasbro!
i don't want the changlings... but i do want twilight. more than happy to trade mine off.I just wish the changeling didn't come paired with Twilight. I want an army. :(
More boy ponies, yes! Shining Armor isn't the only boy pony in the show/comics, Hasbro!
Im thinking EBAY! :biggrin: Im going to support those chinese sellers if they have singles for sale later! I want an army as well omg!!
i don't want the changlings... but i do want twilight. more than happy to trade mine off.I just wish the changeling didn't come paired with Twilight. I want an army. :(
More boy ponies, yes! Shining Armor isn't the only boy pony in the show/comics, Hasbro!
Im thinking EBAY! :biggrin: Im going to support those chinese sellers if they have singles for sale later! I want an army as well omg!!
If these are made in China.. currently some items are India and VietnamI just wish the changeling didn't come paired with Twilight. I want an army. :(
More boy ponies, yes! Shining Armor isn't the only boy pony in the show/comics, Hasbro!
Im thinking EBAY! :biggrin: Im going to support those chinese sellers if they have singles for sale later! I want an army as well omg!!
I've brushed my ponies hair more as an adult than I ever did as a kid. :P It wasn't what drew me into MLP then. I've always been more attracted by the fantasy adventure aspect than being able to comb and style my toys hair.
Interesting- well I'm still keen on getting giant Spike and Shining Armor-
I think Celestia's face is pretty weird looking, but if she comes packaged with Nightmare Moon of COURSE I'll get her.
I love Soarin.
Wouldn't it be awesome if they sold a 6 pack of changelings ?
I will say I am impressed with this line. I also love that it isn't trying to push gender stereotypes... and is marketed at kids rather than little girls or boys.
Why does Twilight look so angry?? Is this going to be like those Kirby box arts or something?
What are those steering wheels on Chrysalis? Holy herring I haven't had a laugh this good in a week.
Okay, that aside... I'm a bit mixed with this one. MLP suddenly becoming all action figures and such, not really for me I'm afraid.
Why does Twilight look so angry?? Is this going to be like those Kirby box arts or something?
Kirby box art? :huh:
Why does Twilight look so angry?? Is this going to be like those Kirby box arts or something?
Kirby box art? :huh:
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Sorry if I hadn't made myself clear
I think Celestia is pretty as a display piece but as I child I definitely would have chosen a brushable. I find this line kind of amusing and imaginative. Just, why has Hasbro not paid the same attention to the brushables? That's what is so disappointing. I stopped playing the mobile game BC there were so many ponies on there that Hasbro was just not making. Grrrr. WHY?!
Actually I thought it was a "Return to OZ" Reference. Anyone get me?
Looking at the in box pics, I wonder if all those characters in that graphic at the top of the box will be made for this line because RUMBLE!!
They look much more amazing in the real images from toy fair! The necks look normal in real life.I sure hope so because all the shots just make me think they have longer necks than they should XD
New photo of Discord for the Guardians of Harmony line! I have to admit he's lookin' pretty cool... But I'm not sure if you can take him out of the chair and take the accessories out of his hands? I mean, I think there's a difference between a toy you can play with and a figure molded to a base that is pretty much just supposed to be collected and displayed....
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Yeah, he looks like the Celestia and Nightmare Moon. Collectable figure, not jointed.
Yeah, he looks like the Celestia and Nightmare Moon. Collectable figure, not jointed.
Omgomg you could buy all three and put him next to the two of them like he's watching the show!! :haha:
New photo of Discord for the Guardians of Harmony line! I have to admit he's lookin' pretty cool... But I'm not sure if you can take him out of the chair and take the accessories out of his hands? I mean, I think there's a difference between a toy you can play with and a figure molded to a base that is pretty much just supposed to be collected and displayed....
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Yeah, he looks like the Celestia and Nightmare Moon. Collectable figure, not jointed.
How is the core line being neglected? The brushables had more variety this year than almost any year since the line began and almost everything looks good for once. We also got more new brushable characters than we usually do.
How is the core line being neglected? The brushables had more variety this year than almost any year since the line began and almost everything looks good for once. We also got more new brushable characters than we usually do.
It is being neglected by no longer having quite as much attention paid to it. The first year may not have had the same variety in different aspects of the line as we have now but it had a focus on different characters being released in the same brushable style and set. Similar to what we had seen in previous MLP gens - a focus on brushable character sets and not off shoots or gimmick lines or alternative sets.
As has been mentioned earlier in this thread, an opinion is just that...an opinion...it doesnt need everyone to feel the same or agree about it. I, personally, feel the core line has suffered (or perhaps not so much suffered as just not got quite the same attention) because Hasbro have, rightly, discovered new markets and new lines that it can make money in. I dont have to like it or agree with the way the line has changed or expanded but at the same time I understand the nature of business means that Hasbro wants to make money out of MLP not make us collectors (or even bronies) happy all the time.
I just want a straight forward, straight up line of MLP - similar to those we have seen in previous generations with lots of unique characters that I can collect. I am a simple soul :)
and make them angry/agressive.
and make them angry/agressive.
This is the part that gets me the most about the new line. I'm all for MLP toys that appeal to both genders, but do we have to make toys aggressive to appeal to boys? Do we have to have Shining Armor with a lance, Twilight Sparkle with 'attack wings' , and Chrysalis with a dagger? How the heck is that MLP!? Can we make toys for boys without making them violent?
I think it fits the spirit of the show - FiM has a lot of conflict an action, and this is a line to represent that. As much as in love pretty ponies with brushable hair and interchangeable outfits, there's more to the show than that, and I like the fact that they're starting a new line to reflect that in the merchandise.
Not that that's the ONLY part of the show, of course, but like I said, this is an entirely new line, not the successor to the main toys, and I like that. Sorry if I sound condescending, I'm not trying to force my opinions on anyone >.<
My ponies never got to go on adventures or fight bad guys, the reason being that their hair got in their way. Static poses also didn't serve them well. And that's why they ended up lost and/or forgotten. So I'm all for these poseable, hairless things regardless of male appeal or whatever :P
heheh my sister and I would stage wars between barbie mlp carebears gi joe and transformers XD we literally would just tie the manes up and be all 'bombs away' with the pegs dad had a picture of us in action once. need to see if i can get him to send it to me.I think it fits the spirit of the show - FiM has a lot of conflict an action, and this is a line to represent that. As much as in love pretty ponies with brushable hair and interchangeable outfits, there's more to the show than that, and I like the fact that they're starting a new line to reflect that in the merchandise.
Not that that's the ONLY part of the show, of course, but like I said, this is an entirely new line, not the successor to the main toys, and I like that. Sorry if I sound condescending, I'm not trying to force my opinions on anyone >.<
Also back in the G1 cartoon there was plenty of action. And I have read lots of posts here about members who made their ponies have adventures and fight bad guys (usually fakies lol) when they were kids. It wasn't all hair brushing and playing house. These just make that kind of actiony play more fun.
heheh my sister and I would stage wars between barbie mlp carebears gi joe and transformers XD we literally would just tie the manes up and be all 'bombs away' with the pegs dad had a picture of us in action once. need to see if i can get him to send it to me.I think it fits the spirit of the show - FiM has a lot of conflict an action, and this is a line to represent that. As much as in love pretty ponies with brushable hair and interchangeable outfits, there's more to the show than that, and I like the fact that they're starting a new line to reflect that in the merchandise.
Not that that's the ONLY part of the show, of course, but like I said, this is an entirely new line, not the successor to the main toys, and I like that. Sorry if I sound condescending, I'm not trying to force my opinions on anyone >.<
Also back in the G1 cartoon there was plenty of action. And I have read lots of posts here about members who made their ponies have adventures and fight bad guys (usually fakies lol) when they were kids. It wasn't all hair brushing and playing house. These just make that kind of actiony play more fun.
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
Personally, I think the dynamic look of these particular toys would fall flat with brushable hair. That isn't to say that Hasbro should stop making brushable ponies altogether, but for these I don't think that would work well.
Plus it even says in that statement that they aren't going to move away from the ponies we already get. Just that they wanted to make a line that goes in a new direction.
I think it could be done tho. They added hair to the SSC mini dolls they had. Brushable hair would just open up more customization options. Like I like these but in the future why can't we have a wave that is brushable?
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
They're just imparting life lessons to the younguns. When presented with an omnipotent maniac, do not provoke him by stealing his umbrella.
heheh my sister and I would stage wars between barbie mlp carebears gi joe and transformers XD we literally would just tie the manes up and be all 'bombs away' with the pegs dad had a picture of us in action once. need to see if i can get him to send it to me.I think it fits the spirit of the show - FiM has a lot of conflict an action, and this is a line to represent that. As much as in love pretty ponies with brushable hair and interchangeable outfits, there's more to the show than that, and I like the fact that they're starting a new line to reflect that in the merchandise.
Not that that's the ONLY part of the show, of course, but like I said, this is an entirely new line, not the successor to the main toys, and I like that. Sorry if I sound condescending, I'm not trying to force my opinions on anyone >.<
Also back in the G1 cartoon there was plenty of action. And I have read lots of posts here about members who made their ponies have adventures and fight bad guys (usually fakies lol) when they were kids. It wasn't all hair brushing and playing house. These just make that kind of actiony play more fun.
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
Personally, I think the dynamic look of these particular toys would fall flat with brushable hair. That isn't to say that Hasbro should stop making brushable ponies altogether, but for these I don't think that would work well.
Plus it even says in that statement that they aren't going to move away from the ponies we already get. Just that they wanted to make a line that goes in a new direction.
I think it could be done tho. They added hair to the SSC mini dolls they had. Brushable hair would just open up more customization options. Like I like these but in the future why can't we have a wave that is brushable?
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
What can be done with brushable toys? Anything a child can imagine. Dolls an older ponies and brushable horses can go on adventures just as well as any action hero toy. :silly:
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
Personally, I think the dynamic look of these particular toys would fall flat with brushable hair. That isn't to say that Hasbro should stop making brushable ponies altogether, but for these I don't think that would work well.
Plus it even says in that statement that they aren't going to move away from the ponies we already get. Just that they wanted to make a line that goes in a new direction.
I think it could be done tho. They added hair to the SSC mini dolls they had. Brushable hair would just open up more customization options. Like I like these but in the future why can't we have a wave that is brushable?
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
What can be done with brushable toys? Anything a child can imagine. Dolls an older ponies and brushable horses can go on adventures just as well as any action hero toy. :silly:
I'm confused as to how hair can stop one from having adventures. People have hair and it doesn't stop them. Why would it stop a toy?
This just reminds me of playing with my 4 yr old niece recently. In the course of giving her "baby" a bath, a pillow became the faucet, two large dolls because bubble bath dispensers, and random mlp castle accessories became soap.
So really, nothing can stop you with enough imagination.
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
Personally, I think the dynamic look of these particular toys would fall flat with brushable hair. That isn't to say that Hasbro should stop making brushable ponies altogether, but for these I don't think that would work well.
Plus it even says in that statement that they aren't going to move away from the ponies we already get. Just that they wanted to make a line that goes in a new direction.
I think it could be done tho. They added hair to the SSC mini dolls they had. Brushable hair would just open up more customization options. Like I like these but in the future why can't we have a wave that is brushable?
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
What can be done with brushable toys? Anything a child can imagine. Dolls an older ponies and brushable horses can go on adventures just as well as any action hero toy. :silly:
I'm confused as to how hair can stop one from having adventures. People have hair and it doesn't stop them. Why would it stop a toy?
This just reminds me of playing with my 4 yr old niece recently. In the course of giving her "baby" a bath, a pillow became the faucet, two large dolls because bubble bath dispensers, and random mlp castle accessories became soap.
So really, nothing can stop you with enough imagination.
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
Personally, I think the dynamic look of these particular toys would fall flat with brushable hair. That isn't to say that Hasbro should stop making brushable ponies altogether, but for these I don't think that would work well.
Plus it even says in that statement that they aren't going to move away from the ponies we already get. Just that they wanted to make a line that goes in a new direction.
I think it could be done tho. They added hair to the SSC mini dolls they had. Brushable hair would just open up more customization options. Like I like these but in the future why can't we have a wave that is brushable?
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
What can be done with brushable toys? Anything a child can imagine. Dolls an older ponies and brushable horses can go on adventures just as well as any action hero toy. :silly:
I'm confused as to how hair can stop one from having adventures. People have hair and it doesn't stop them. Why would it stop a toy?
This just reminds me of playing with my 4 yr old niece recently. In the course of giving her "baby" a bath, a pillow became the faucet, two large dolls because bubble bath dispensers, and random mlp castle accessories became soap.
So really, nothing can stop you with enough imagination.
It isn't the hair, it's the static body that limits what can be done. Like I feel the tradeoff will work for older kids since 8 year olds don't play the same way a 4 year old would. Tho like I've mentioned before the ideal would be these highly articulated bodies with brushable hair.
I agree! So many of the toys I had (and really liked) weren't articulated, not just G1 ponies but dinosaurs too. But getting your hands on something with articulation was fun, I was always on the look out for it.
The things is, and perhaps what the poster who said there's only so much to be done with a brushable toy was getting at, the G4 pony toys up to this point haven't been that creative. One static pose is pretty dull, especially when they're based on a cartoon that's full of such excellent, dynamic characters and interesting design. The Gaurdians of Harmony toys are much more fun, and just interesting as objects. If kids don't like the battle/action aspects, they're all removable and they can still play with the toys without them.
Besides, MLP fans are a creative bunch. I won't be a bit surprised when someone figures out how to stick rooted hair in a GOH figure, and then people can brush their action figures and harmony will be restored. Or, customized as it were.
But why can't we have both? Surely it can't be too hard to ad hair to these?
Personally, I think the dynamic look of these particular toys would fall flat with brushable hair. That isn't to say that Hasbro should stop making brushable ponies altogether, but for these I don't think that would work well.
Plus it even says in that statement that they aren't going to move away from the ponies we already get. Just that they wanted to make a line that goes in a new direction.
I think it could be done tho. They added hair to the SSC mini dolls they had. Brushable hair would just open up more customization options. Like I like these but in the future why can't we have a wave that is brushable?
I think kids will like these more than the brushables. What can kids do with those but brush their hair? With these they can act out adventures and use their imaginations.
What can be done with brushable toys? Anything a child can imagine. Dolls an older ponies and brushable horses can go on adventures just as well as any action hero toy. :silly:
I'm confused as to how hair can stop one from having adventures. People have hair and it doesn't stop them. Why would it stop a toy?
This just reminds me of playing with my 4 yr old niece recently. In the course of giving her "baby" a bath, a pillow became the faucet, two large dolls because bubble bath dispensers, and random mlp castle accessories became soap.
So really, nothing can stop you with enough imagination.
It isn't the hair, it's the static body that limits what can be done. Like I feel the tradeoff will work for older kids since 8 year olds don't play the same way a 4 year old would. Tho like I've mentioned before the ideal would be these highly articulated bodies with brushable hair.
Lots of toys are static. Toy animals especially. I had lots of adventures with a brown, plastic brontosaurus who I named Stanley for some reason. :lol:
My daughter has a lot of schleich and safari ltd. animals ranging from farm animals, to mythological, to wild animals.
I agree! So many of the toys I had (and really liked) weren't articulated, not just G1 ponies but dinosaurs too. But getting your hands on something with articulation was fun, I was always on the look out for it.
The things is, and perhaps what the poster who said there's only so much to be done with a brushable toy was getting at, the G4 pony toys up to this point haven't been that creative. One static pose is pretty dull, especially when they're based on a cartoon that's full of such excellent, dynamic characters and interesting design. The Gaurdians of Harmony toys are much more fun, and just interesting as objects. If kids don't like the battle/action aspects, they're all removable and they can still play with the toys without them.
A well timed hair whip could save your life. ;)
FYI the Hasbro reps at the Fair said the NM and Celestia don't actually move, even though they *look* jointed. it's just to make them LOOK more articulated
*sigh*
I hope that's not the case for all of these...some really look like they should move...
FYI the Hasbro reps at the Fair said the NM and Celestia don't actually move, even though they *look* jointed. it's just to make them LOOK more articulated
*sigh*
I hope that's not the case for all of these...some really look like they should move...
There is videos on them?FYI the Hasbro reps at the Fair said the NM and Celestia don't actually move, even though they *look* jointed. it's just to make them LOOK more articulated
*sigh*
I hope that's not the case for all of these...some really look like they should move...
I've watched a few review videos, the only parts of Celestia and NM that move are their wings... a leg or two as well would have been nice.
I'm just getting annoyed at Amazon stocking them, they're all over the place then gone the next second!
FYI the Hasbro reps at the Fair said the NM and Celestia don't actually move, even though they *look* jointed. it's just to make them LOOK more articulated
*sigh*
I hope that's not the case for all of these...some really look like they should move...
So I got my Nightmare Moon in the mail today, and she has cutie marks on both sides?? The heck, why did that happen? She displays well from both sides so maybe that's why she has two, but that hasn't stopped hasbro in the past from doing only one cutie mark. :pout:
FYI the Hasbro reps at the Fair said the NM and Celestia don't actually move, even though they *look* jointed. it's just to make them LOOK more articulated
*sigh*
I hope that's not the case for all of these...some really look like they should move...
Huh, I wish they hadn't done that then. If it's meant to be a static pose I'd prefer they'd hidden the seams/joins a bit more. :/
Are they available or pre-puchasable in Europe? Preferebly in the Netherlands :) :P
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Btw, I'm not a G4 fan. But these look neat!
Oh wow, yeesh! I just googled around a bit. They are EXPENSIVE! How big are they even?
Just posting to say I saw NMM at Gamestop yesterday. I didn't note the price on it, though. If she lingers for awhile, I might go back and get her.I'll have to drop by my gamestop soone
I got Nightmare Moon/Luna and Celestia at Gamestop. I am debating on whether to get Discord. At first I was sure I wanted him but his price is so high. And I've kinda gotten on a custom ponies kick so he just may have to wait. Yet, his figure is so awesome looking.Watch for sales I got him for 24 off toysrus.com a few weeks ago when they had first added him to the website. With free shipping in that sale to boot!
Gah, I dunno! I have to go to Gamestop to pre-order a game. Maybe I'll take another look at him and decide.