Rebranding Brushables Spotted? (Royal Family in Packaging! Page 14)

[Sunset]

To me G4.5 would imply a much bigger shift in style.  G3.5 was radically different from G3.  These are different from the current G4s, but not that different.

I agree. If that were the case then EG would be G4.5 or G5.

But EG wasn't pony.. they were pony based dolls and a completely different line

I'm going to hold off calling these anything because I do doubt they are anything related to GoH

Did anyone see this post on MLP Merch: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/reboot-series-royal-spin-along-chariots-brushables-revealed.html

and I'm thinking that if this is a blindbag set then apparently the packaging is infact a reboot packaging: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/rarity-sets-confirmed-for-next-Fim-Collection.html

Thanks for posting this!

 Though that second listing is for the Friendship is Magic Collection which are the mini figures.  So not the first male earth pony in that size.

I am so glad that the mini figure sets will continue.

And this also goes a long way toward establishing that the whole line is going to get this new packaging if the mini figures are getting it too.

[sd_dreamcrystal]

To me G4.5 would imply a much bigger shift in style.  G3.5 was radically different from G3.  These are different from the current G4s, but not that different.

I agree. If that were the case then EG would be G4.5 or G5.

But EG wasn't pony.. they were pony based dolls and a completely different line

I'm going to hold off calling these anything because I do doubt they are anything related to GoH

Did anyone see this post on MLP Merch: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/reboot-series-royal-spin-along-chariots-brushables-revealed.html

and I'm thinking that if this is a blindbag set then apparently the packaging is infact a reboot packaging: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/rarity-sets-confirmed-for-next-Fim-Collection.html

Thanks for posting this!

 Though that second listing is for the Friendship is Magic Collection which are the mini figures.  So not the first male earth pony in that size.

I am so glad that the mini figure sets will continue.

And this also goes a long way toward establishing that the whole line is going to get this new packaging if the mini figures are getting it too.

I edited my post after I realized that set was a blind bag character set

There are some plushies on MLP Merch that have the box/tray thing they sit in with the new look as well

[Taxel]

I'm calling them 4.5 until we get some confirmation that they're not the new brushables, but it really look like they're replacing the old molds. They're a drastic change from the original G4 molds.

[sd_dreamcrystal]

I'm calling them 4.5 until we get some confirmation that they're not the new brushables, but it really look like they're replacing the old molds. They're a drastic change from the original G4 molds.

It's not as drastic as G3 to G3.5 but for many of the ponies it is a huge change. I do wonder when they will be released though...

[Sunset]

I'm calling them 4.5 until we get some confirmation that they're not the new brushables, but it really look like they're replacing the old molds. They're a drastic change from the original G4 molds.

It's not as drastic as G3 to G3.5 but for many of the ponies it is a huge change. I do wonder when they will be released though...

At this point it would seem logical that they will present them at the NY toy fair.  But sometimes some of the stuff they show there does end up on shelves early.

[Leave a Whisper]

To me G4.5 would imply a much bigger shift in style.  G3.5 was radically different from G3.  These are different from the current G4s, but not that different.

I agree. If that were the case then EG would be G4.5 or G5.

But EG wasn't pony.. they were pony based dolls and a completely different line

I'm going to hold off calling these anything because I do doubt they are anything related to GoH

Did anyone see this post on MLP Merch: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/reboot-series-royal-spin-along-chariots-brushables-revealed.html

and I'm thinking that if this is a blindbag set then apparently the packaging is infact a reboot packaging: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/rarity-sets-confirmed-for-next-Fim-Collection.html

They were still a drastic change and departure. And incredibly creepy to boot.

These don't feel like G4.5 either.

[TornadoTwist]

Hmm... they are re-releasing the first wave of the carry case brushables with their old/current molds: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/folding-playsets-getting-re-released.html

[Dragonflitter]

Hmm... they are re-releasing the first wave of the carry case brushables with their old/current molds: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/folding-playsets-getting-re-released.html

Hasbro development meeting:

Guy1: Hey Bill, if we put the same toy in a new package and make it blue instead of pink, you think the parents will buy it again?
Guy2: Hank, you're a genius! Let's give ourselves raises!

[Sunset]

Could be that they simply had a lot of the toys left that hadn't been packaged yet and the wanted them to match the upcoming line.

[Leave a Whisper]

Hmm... they are re-releasing the first wave of the carry case brushables with their old/current molds: http://www.mlpmerch.com/2016/10/folding-playsets-getting-re-released.html

Hasbro development meeting:

Guy1: Hey Bill, if we put the same toy in a new package and make it blue instead of pink, you think the parents will buy it again?
Guy2: Hank, you're a genius! Let's give ourselves raises!

 

[Carrehz]

Could be that they simply had a lot of the toys left that hadn't been packaged yet and the wanted them to match the upcoming line.

I'd bet anything this is the case. Same thing happened when Monster High redesigned their packaging.

To me G4.5 would imply a much bigger shift in style.  G3.5 was radically different from G3.  These are different from the current G4s, but not that different.

I agree. If that were the case then EG would be G4.5 or G5.

But EG wasn't pony.. they were pony based dolls and a completely different line

They were still a drastic change and departure. And incredibly creepy to boot.

No, EQG are/were a sideline, a spin-off of the main line. Ponyville was a sideline in G3 and no one was saying they should be G3.5....

[Wardah]

Could be that they simply had a lot of the toys left that hadn't been packaged yet and the wanted them to match the upcoming line.

I'd bet anything this is the case. Same thing happened when Monster High redesigned their packaging.

As well as when things changed from Rainbow Rocks to Cutie Mark Magic and again from Cutie Mark Magic to Explore Equestria. It's just for uniformity when packaging changes in the middle of an item's run. I personally like that they are going for less pink. It looks like they finally got the memo that just because something is targeted towards girls doesn't mean it needs to be slathered in pink.

[LadyMoondancer]

Seriously.   The funny thing is G1 MLP hardly ever had pink as the main background color.  Usually it was white, blue, and/or green.

[Foxtale]

Could be that they simply had a lot of the toys left that hadn't been packaged yet and the wanted them to match the upcoming line.

I'd bet anything this is the case. Same thing happened when Monster High redesigned their packaging.

As well as when things changed from Rainbow Rocks to Cutie Mark Magic and again from Cutie Mark Magic to Explore Equestria. It's just for uniformity when packaging changes in the middle of an item's run. I personally like that they are going for less pink. It looks like they finally got the memo that just because something is targeted towards girls doesn't mean it needs to be slathered in pink.

I agree this is probably what happened. I picture the poor production teams and employees having to quickly re-organize constantly to keep up with the current branding. 

[SweetLemons]

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That's all for now...I could have more soon...

I can also say that there will be other characters than the mane 6...can't say who but you'll find out at the toy fair. They'll be pretty lit. A source (who I can't exactly say) sent me these and could possibly have more later but these are scheduled for next year. It won't be all mane 6 rereleases, as they're here to somewhat establish the line. There will be new characters as well. These all lead up to the MLP movie, which will have LOADS of playsets and assorted stuff. 2017 is (in their words) MLP's biggest year since 1984.

Post Merge: October 28, 2016, 06:05:29 PM

Well a certain website also got these pictures as well. We have new pictures of the royal family.

But yeah apparently from my source there are more coming. So, there you go.

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