Pony Life and G4.5

[BubbleTea]

I ordered pony life Trixie on Amazon. I can't wait until she arrives Tuesday/Wednesday.

A lot of people on here are annoyed that mlp is becoming too "trendy". While I do see the frustration I also think that going in that direction is a good idea on Hasbro's part. All the big current toy lines are following some kind of trend and have a surprise element. Hasbro isn't really in the wrong for trying to catch up with the rest of the competition. And the way hasbro is following up on these trends isn't too bad. The fashion style size ponies have "trendy" unicorn flower crowns and "trendy" mermaid tails that are completely removable. The surprise element isn't too bad either since you can tell which pony you're buying (and you get accessories too, a rare commodity). Additionally, many of the current popular lines have large eyes with details inside and these do too 

[tailrustedtealeaf]

I think Hasbro jumped on the trend too late honestly. I have some tin-foil ideas about what will happen to the toy trends but I just think it's too little too late...

[Sunset]

I feel like Hasbro has often jumped on trends.  Weren't the Petite Ponies Hasbro's response to Polly Pocket and the Dream Beauties in response to Fashion Star Fillies?     And more recently there was the blind bag trend which Hasbro has been on the band wagon since fairly early into G4.  And lets not forget the sudden appearance of Equestria Girls after the popularity of Monster High.

[Taffeta]

I feel like Hasbro has often jumped on trends.  Weren't the Petite Ponies Hasbro's response to Polly Pocket and the Dream Beauties in response to Fashion Star Fillies?     And more recently there was the blind bag trend which Hasbro has been on the band wagon since fairly early into G4.  And lets not forget the sudden appearance of Equestria Girls after the popularity of Monster High.

This is all true.

EQG amuses me because it was a response to MH but also a way to bring Jem ideas back into a more successful line, which then inspired Mattel to bring out another music themed doll line...

The two companies are like scrapping kids in the playground sometimes.

[Lilja]

I feel like Hasbro has often jumped on trends.  Weren't the Petite Ponies Hasbro's response to Polly Pocket and the Dream Beauties in response to Fashion Star Fillies?     And more recently there was the blind bag trend which Hasbro has been on the band wagon since fairly early into G4.  And lets not forget the sudden appearance of Equestria Girls after the popularity of Monster High.

And flocked toys was a trend in the '80s, as was scented toys. Hasbro has always been changing MLP around into whatever form they think will make them the most money in the moment. Not saying people have to like every form they take of course, but it is how the toyline has always worked.

Even blind packed surprise accessories isn't really anything new for MLP. We had that in G1 with the Secret Surprise Ponies and Birthday Pony. (But yeah, it's an extremely hot trend right now for better or worse)

[Dragonflitter]

EQG amuses me because it was a response to MH but also a way to bring Jem ideas back into a more successful line, which then inspired Mattel to bring out another music themed doll line...

The two companies are like scrapping kids in the playground sometimes.

Digging into the histories of warring companies can be very fascinating. If you want entertaining, look up the console wars and see how Nintendo, Atari, and Sony have interacted over the years. It's amazing.

[lonewolf]

A lot of vitriol against bronies in this thread.

LOL comments are turned off on the video. I WONDER WHY

Hasbro has gotten a jump on the fact after Dec. 31st comments will be disabled on ALL videos considered "made for kids" (and all the other junk  associated with the Youtube/COPPA thing).

The trailer was taken off of Facebook and Twitter too, and more than likely it's because of the song. I'd sooner say because concerned parents  complained about it (and what the singer has done in the past). Not exactly "family friendly".

And actually some bronies are interested in it, or willing to give it a chance. Though as expected the ones from that certain message board are going after it and people who like it (even trying to claim they're the reason the video was taken down).

 As for me: The toys are , though G3.5 is still the worst. As for the gens: This is definitely G4.5. I call the slight redesign of the G4's G4.3 now. I'll wait and see with the show.

 That one pose of Pinkie does keep reminding me of something:

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[Leave a Whisper]

This far exceeds 3.5. I'll take 3.5 over these ugly things. And yeah, I'm still placing my bets on angry parents.

[brightberry]

This far exceeds 3.5. I'll take 3.5 over these ugly things. And yeah, I'm still placing my bets on angry parents.

Agreed.  I never had anything against 3 or 3.5.  Yes, the cartoon was made for toddlers but it was cute and appropriate for its target audience.  The same can’t be said of 4.5.

I already know I don’t like the animation.  It’s as irritating as being in a room full of flies for me.  I do hope those that are into it get their fill though.  Modern technology means we get to watch both new and old episodes.  So I’m not put out in any way.

[EnaRocketQueen]

Maybe I'm the only one who couoldn't stop laughing at the video, especially when the song says "check my nails" and it zooms in on the ponies' hooves!

[Dragonflitter]

Maybe I'm the only one who couoldn't stop laughing at the video, especially when the song says "check my nails" and it zooms in on the ponies' hooves!

Okay I can't say I actually laughed but that part did make me crack a smile.

[Taffeta]

Though as expected the ones from that certain message board are going after it and people who like it (even trying to claim they're the reason the video was taken down).

Those kinds of bronies think that everything happens because of them. Back in the real world...it's more likely to be parents, because probably Hasbro stopped caring about their crazy bronies the moment they decided to shift in a new direction.

I don't like 3.5, I find the plush babies creepy. But some of the ponyville figures are cute.

I'm not offended to the point of mad protest about this line or the cartoon, I just think it's stupid. But I do hope it is 4.5. If anything it belongs to G4, but whether it's meant to be a new generation is unclear because Hasbro probably will never move on from G4 and, judging by the leftover movie stock, neither will toystores...sigh

G3 was an amazing line and should not even be dragged into the discussion. Every aspect of G3 is superior to every aspect of whatever that video was Hasbro posted on their account. I'd also argue it's mostly superior to G4 because it has diversity of character, but that one is a personal choice.

I really don't like the G3 animation that much but at least they're ponies and not digital splats.

[LadyMoondancer]

I feel like Hasbro has often jumped on trends.  Weren't the Petite Ponies Hasbro's response to Polly Pocket and the Dream Beauties in response to Fashion Star Fillies?     And more recently there was the blind bag trend which Hasbro has been on the band wagon since fairly early into G4.  And lets not forget the sudden appearance of Equestria Girls after the popularity of Monster High.

True, true.  And I'm still convinced they "borrowed" the idea of symbols from Care Bears, which was released just prior to the start of G1.

My main complaint about the blind bags is that none of the companies use biodegradable materials for the packaging, so they're creating waste for no reason.  Like your toy is already in a plastic bubble, put the "surprises" in a paper package inside.

[Kazzellin]

… Haven't read the entire thread on this, but just looking at the pictures, are we sure this isn't a spoof of some kind?

[TheBeatlesPkmnFan42]

… Haven't read the entire thread on this, but just looking at the pictures, are we sure this isn't a spoof of some kind?

Of course not. They're available on Amazon, have been being promoted by Hasbro on their social medias, and are starting to show up on store shelves (at least in some places outside the US). This is G4.5.