Any one know when the Crystal empire colletion is due to come out?

[gustystarr]

I'm really looking forward to it and I'm just curious as to when, if any one knows, it's suppose to come out. I'm guessing when the next season of FiM comes out but if anyone has more information it would be very helpful, thanks.

[rayedelsol]

I don't know, but I wanted to watch this thread in case anyone does

[Eternia]

I thought I read August?

[Rion]

I'd guess maybe sometime July or August, especially considering Target has started to clearance out their Canterlot line.

[Phekzhen]

I'd guess maybe sometime July or August, especially considering Target has started to clearance out their Canterlot line.

They clearance out things to make more room, and the pony wedding is coming out right now.

There is 0 official information out there on Crystal Empire. We've only seen pictures of the merch via Taobao and the royal couple wedding set from SoSilver, which was sent to him from Hasbro, he says. We all know that Taobao merch comes out many months before they hit shelves, so we still have no ideas when these toys will come out.

[scarletjul]

The guess was July/ August because that's when the Canterlot line came out last year but we haven't heard anything.  I was also thinking they are getting rid of Canterlot to make room for Crystal Empire but I really have no idea for sure- I'm just hopeful. 

[aerieberry]

My guess is the fall. The final push for the wedding merch needs to be released (officially, july-august) and not to mention the "collector sets" such as the one with nightmare moon. The new season of FiM should premiere around that time too, so I'm going to stick with my theory of September/October.

[hathorcat]

The guess was July/ August because that's when the Canterlot line came out last year but we haven't heard anything.  I was also thinking they are getting rid of Canterlot to make room for Crystal Empire but I really have no idea for sure- I'm just hopeful. 

This would be my guess...but right now "guess" is as good as it gets. With TRU confirming their Favourites line launch for July/August I wouldnt be surprised if Target have a similar launch time for their exclusive line. Plus it seems logical that they brought Canterlot out at that time for a reason probably the pre Christmas rush so Crystal Empire will likely also be on shelves at the equivalent time 2012. Its launch is probably not going to be affected by the Royal Wedding products - as these are retailer wide not store specific.

[Flitter]

No idea yet but I bet they will let us know more about it at the Pony Fair next weekend!
At least I hope they do and those attending can relay the info...

[hathorcat]

No idea yet but I bet they will let us know more about it at the Pony Fair next weekend!
At least I hope they do and those attending can relay the info...

I certainly hope any information they have is better than last years "stay tuned" to every single question

[ShortyBoo]

I would imagine sometime between late July and early August since that's when the Canterlot set appeared in Target last year. That's when they do their toy aisle reset (where they rearrange everything and put the new stuff out) so I'm sure it will be around then.

I was at the Target down the street from me last weekend and the toy section was a mess. Nothing was organized (ponies spread out in 8 different places in 3 different aisles) and a lot of the toys were on clearance.

[Flitter]

I certainly hope any information they have is better than last years "stay tuned" to every single question

I know right.
I can understand that they can't release info too soon but we are seeing in box pics already. I think they should let us know!  /feeling impatient