MLP G1 Vinyls Coming Soon

[Leave a Whisper]

It's kinda cool to think that these are targeted at us collectors.

It sure is.

Pretty cool. This is kinda what so many collectors wanted, the execution may be different then we were expecting, but these are much better than the Firefly mini figure that came out recently. This could lead to more G1 ponies too.

Yes. For the record if they are doing this, I'd love to see the Tales group. Especially since we never got Teddy, Lancer and Ace.

Post Merge: February 03, 2016, 06:58:43 AM

They aren't out yet.  They will be soon.

If they follow the trend of the Transformers figures, there will be a number of regular figures which will be displayed on the box and three mystery figures a wave which are only in silohuette and rarer.  They will be the pony, the ribbons might be an accessory that comes with it.  Also, the Transformers came with a card that had their "Tech Specs" like the backcards of the original toys, so the ponies might also come with a card with their backcard stories as well.  We'll have to see when they actually hit shelves.

You gonna get any Al?

[LadyMoondancer]

If anyone has a specific pony they want, you should let the company know.  Like, leave a message on their Facebook with a link to a picture.  The people producing them probably do not know much about G1 MLP compared to G1 Transformers and G.I. Joe, and are likely mainly going off character templates that Hasbro sent them.  (Which might explain the color inconsistencies, lol.) 

You may have noticed that Sundance's ribbon is yellow instead of blue, for example.  All her "retro" appearances show her with a yellow ribbon.  And Gusty with a red ribbon instead of pink, etc.

That said, the pony design does seem to be influenced heavily by RaMC, especially the hair (but also the face design and kind of the legs), which I'm very happy about.  Most retro G1 stuff looks very "G3" to me.

[dragonfly]

Aww, Firefly <3

[Al-1701]

You gonna get any Al?

I'm waiting to see if we get more Year 4 ponies like Wind Whistler and Fizzy.  I might message them about it, but I'm not sure how to do it outside of Facebook.

[sd_dreamcrystal]

You gonna get any Al?

I'm waiting to see if we get more Year 4 ponies like Wind Whistler and Fizzy.  I might message them about it, but I'm not sure how to do it outside of Facebook.

I remember seeing a photo of more ponies listed but it might have been a post here

[Leave a Whisper]

You gonna get any Al?

I'm waiting to see if we get more Year 4 ponies like Wind Whistler and Fizzy.  I might message them about it, but I'm not sure how to do it outside of Facebook.

Ah.

[Majesty]

I don't do facebook or that kind of social media but could someone let them know about a request for Majesty and post a pic please?  I'd really appreciate it.

[daffodil101]

Not a fan of these, but stoked for everyone who is!  Hope you all are able to get them   I prefer the original G1 rather than the retro reboots.  It is lovely to see companies give a shout out to original collectors and acknowledging where the brand came from 

[brighteyes]

Oh my gosh- is that APPLEJACK I see on the end of the first photo past Sundance?  I was so excited about Snuzzle and Minty I totally forgot she was included.  I am so excited for these now 

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[Leave a Whisper]

Think these will show up at Hot Topic?

[Rainbowrific Renia]

Think these will show up at Hot Topic?

Doubtful. Hot Topic is actively staying away from anything and everything MLP, it seems. They're already saying that they won't be carrying the Funko vinyl ponies anymore. I know, I know- "But G1 isn't G4" well... I'm not expecting HT to care about the difference. Pony is pony, and that's obviously not one of their focuses right now.

I could see these turning up at Barnes & Noble. They seem to be really big into carrying collectible figures and toys these days.

[Leave a Whisper]

Think these will show up at Hot Topic?

Doubtful. Hot Topic is actively staying away from anything and everything MLP, it seems. They're already saying that they won't be carrying the Funko vinyl ponies anymore. I know, I know- "But G1 isn't G4" well... I'm not expecting HT to care about the difference. Pony is pony, and that's obviously not one of their focuses right now.

I could see these turning up at Barnes & Noble. They seem to be really big into carrying collectible figures and toys these days.

Ah, I see. What a pity. Thanks for the insight Moonbeam.

[Rainbowrific Renia]

Ah, I see. What a pity. Thanks for the insight Moonbeam.

Sure! I'm trying to think of other places that may carry these, other than online. Hopefully they pop up in a few different stores. B&N was just the only one I could think of off the top of my head.

[UrocyonFox]

They aren't out yet.  They will be soon.

If they follow the trend of the Transformers figures, there will be a number of regular figures which will be displayed on the box and three mystery figures a wave which are only in silohuette and rarer.  They will be the pony, the ribbons might be an accessory that comes with it.  Also, the Transformers came with a card that had their "Tech Specs" like the backcards of the original toys, so the ponies might also come with a card with their backcard stories as well.  We'll have to see when they actually hit shelves.

I know they're not out yet but do we know where they will be sold when they do come out? I'd like to keep an eye out and be ready when they come out.

[Bekuno]

Ah, I see. What a pity. Thanks for the insight Moonbeam.

Sure! I'm trying to think of other places that may carry these, other than online. Hopefully they pop up in a few different stores. B&N was just the only one I could think of off the top of my head.

I think someone earlier said Hastings might be an option too. They carry lots of collectibles. I hope they do because that's much closer to me than B&N is. As long as I have some way to get them!