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I really don't like how they're trying to pull the older gens into their silly Mane 6 hype >n< It's like they think people aren't capable of enjoying anything MLP related when it doesn't pertain to those characters. Which really couldn't be further from the truth because I think that many people agree they'd rather have variety over 13790482 versions of the same pony (*looks mournfully at my shelf of surplus Pinkie Pies that somehow multiply without my permission whenever I get a pony lot*). The lack of variety is one of the things that made me lose interest and take that five-year hiatus from ponies, and one of the reasons I stopped buying G4s from stores. G1 (and to an extent, G3) was the perfect example of how to have iconic characters while still retaining the variety of ponies to keep them from being boring.I'm with everyone on the G2s as well. As one of the generations I barely missed in stores but still grew up with (sorta; PC game and all), it annoys me to see them completely ignored like this. I would most definitely buy repros if they sold them in stores!On the positive side, I would totally get that Applejack though because I adore the pose for her! G3 Applejack is also a personal fave of mine <3
I understand needing to have core characters in a cartoon series that runs for nine seasons, because it would be confusing to viewers if each episode focused on a different character out of hundreds (because I'm sure there were hundreds of different designs in G3), but I don't see why the toyline has to reflect this. I think they made a mistake in keeping them so closely tied. I've always seen the MLP cartoons and toylines as very seperate which is why "show accuracy" never bothered me.
IMO, they wanted to try something new-- it was the third attempt of having a "core" cast. It went on long enough that something had to be working for them... and the fact they dropped random new characters so early on makes me wonder if that they weren't selling?
It remains to be seen though, if this current strategy will keep working for Hasbro, or if they'll need to reinvent MLP again in some way to keep the brand alive.
Speaking of the meh-six, Hasbro is now calling first G1's the 'mane six' as well >.<
I guess I can see why main 6 succeeded where core 7 failed... Core 7 was a late-line decision, whereas G4 always had the main 6. It's easier to succeed if it's like that all along, rather than completely overhauling the line near the end of its run, you know? Plus G4 had the TV show to back it up...
Quote from: EnaRocketQueen on August 02, 2019, 04:16:04 AMI understand needing to have core characters in a cartoon series that runs for nine seasons, because it would be confusing to viewers if each episode focused on a different character out of hundreds (because I'm sure there were hundreds of different designs in G3), but I don't see why the toyline has to reflect this. I think they made a mistake in keeping them so closely tied. I've always seen the MLP cartoons and toylines as very seperate which is why "show accuracy" never bothered me. IMO, they wanted to try something new-- it was the third attempt of having a "core" cast. It went on long enough that something had to be working for them... and the fact they dropped random new characters so early on makes me wonder if that they weren't selling?
Hey Hasbro, can we have some new ponies please? ...Please? G5? Spare G5, Hasbro?
Quote from: cottoncandycafe on August 02, 2019, 12:58:19 AMHey Hasbro, can we have some new ponies please? ...Please? G5? Spare G5, Hasbro?Ugh, don't get your hopes up, we already know the G5 cartoon is going to have the same cast of six ponies as FiM, just with revamped character designs and storyline. I doubt they're going to change their marketing strategies where the toys are involved.
Things can change in concept phrase, yeah, but I very much doubt they're going to make such a wild change as "we're keeping the same characters people have come to love from G4" to "we're going to make a whole new cast," as cool as that would be.