I suppose it is possible that the Fluttershy figure is unique, but I will bet you dollars to doughnuts that is not a unique figure either, and will also be released in some form in the Guardians of Harmony collection this fall.
SO MUCH FAIL HASBRO.
He has the head of a pony, and a body made up of all sorts of things.
It's so sad! I think a Guardians of Harmony figure could have worked for an exclusive, but it truly had to be an EXCLUSIVE!!! If they made a Tirek or Sombra figure that would have been 100% exclusive to the fair, that would have been great and made us all happy! :enraged:
If the siren mermaids can be drawn as ponies, seems maybe Discord can be too....a quick search turned up this fan video of a "baby discord" that looks a little bit pony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl33BHFbSMw:haha: I'd buy it! But only if she came in a cool box!
Eh...more like Spike the dog. I'll buy that Q can be a dog. Even I can't call him a pony, and I stretch the definition quite a bit...
Instead, I propose exclusive "Urban Applejack" with mohawk haircut, casually-worn denim jacket and animal-print miniskirt:
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I just threw her together. She'll need an earring, a cigarette and maybe heels to be the Fair Exclusive.
Discord is not a pony.They say it's a pony head in episode 1 in season 2. Though I agree, it does look like a goat lol
And I thought his head was a goat?
Hmmm, in all honesty the Gaurdians of Harmony figures are my favorite ones from G4, the rest are so bland and static.
I get people being upset that it's the same Discord with different eyes, but will the included Fluttershy be released elsewhere, or just at comic con?
In any case I have never been to comic con and don't like not being able to pay the price exclusives go for second hand, so I'm actually kind of pleased he looks so much like a figure I like and will be able to get a hold of later. If I like him with open eyes, well, I know how acetone and paint work.
and when the figure is released on STORE SHELVES with a minor paint difference? AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH
Not a pony. And I wish Fair exclusive ponies would go back to the beautiful art pony brushables they once were. And, you know, actually BE exclusive.Agreed wholeheartedly.
Does Hasbro know that other collectors outside of Bronies have LOTS of money to spend on collectable exclusives?Did you know that most of the brony fandom cannot afford an overpriced merch like that, and the small percent that has the money to buy a lot of stuff would rather spend on fanmade stuff or commissions?
I think that's the biggest issue. We just buy it. Even if we're unhappy. Many collecters act like we should be grateful for whatever Hasbro cares to send us. Because if we complain or voice concerns we might not get anything. Personally, I think a tactful negative response would be in order. To me, I'd rather have nothing than this.
The exclusives are obviously not for children, considering their price and availability. They're meant to be a collector's items. However it does seem like they think collectors are bronies. This years is clearly meant to be for bronies like last year's. Though, I think the fair will have a marked decrease in bronies because it's the same weekend as Bronycon.
Between that the dissatisfaction among collectors, there will probably be a lot of these things for sale online by this time next week.
You know at first I was upset because I thought it was overpriced but after finding out how much the non exclusive version was I'm just kinda sad it isn't anything new. However if it goes on sale at HTS it might end up being a better bargain then buying the regular one.The exclusives are obviously not for children, considering their price and availability. They're meant to be a collector's items. However it does seem like they think collectors are bronies. This years is clearly meant to be for bronies like last year's. Though, I think the fair will have a marked decrease in bronies because it's the same weekend as Bronycon.
Between that the dissatisfaction among collectors, there will probably be a lot of these things for sale online by this time next week.
As for who it appeals to I think it is supposed to appeal to FIM fans (you know since that is what the current show is) but Bronies are only a subset of FIM fans. There are plenty of collectors who are also FIM fans. The collectors who are like "ugh geefor" are not the only voice of the collecting community.
I think that's the biggest issue. We just buy it. Even if we're unhappy. Many collecters act like we should be grateful for whatever Hasbro cares to send us. Because if we complain or voice concerns we might not get anything. Personally, I think a tactful negative response would be in order. To me, I'd rather have nothing than this.