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MLP Merch 5.0 is Now Live!
Welcome to the first post on MLP Merch 5.0! We're happy to announce this new version and hope you'll like it as much as we do. In this post we tell a bit more about what's changing and how we look at our future. Happy reading, and enjoy the fresh new website!

What's new?

A small change to begin with is our new name: MLP Merch. We've dropped to original name 'All About MLP Merch' because it was rarely used in that way, and didn't match our domain name.

Our biggest change is of course the new design. We went for a flat and clean design that looks good on both desktop and mobile devices without compromising on functionality. We've also updated our logo, banners and backgrounds of social media channels in the process!

Another huge change is the addition of various databases! We've finally released the MLP Blind Bag Cards Database as well as the much requested MLP Media Database. We've also merged the CCG and TC databases into the massive MLP Enterplay Database and also made the first version of the MLP Guardians of Harmony Database. We also re-introduce the Commercial Database as we've made a playlist on our Youtube channel with lots of G4 commercials!
Speaking of databases, we've also made the checklist easier to access! You can now directly visit the checklist from the sidebar on both the blog and database website. Also, you no longer need to create a 'profile' before you can start on your checklist: just create an account on our forums and you're ready to go!

Besides these big changes there have been several improvements on the design, sidebar, performance and some glitches. This includes the page selector on the bottom of the blog which wasn't working on mobile devices.

What's coming next?

Our new databases have initial content, but require some  more images and info. In the coming weeks we'll be adding listings to these databases and improve any imperfections or missing data that we can fix.
We're currently planning various polls to see what changes we can make in the next version, and hope that you provide us with feedback on the current design too. At this moment you can let us know what you would add the the database checklists. Oh and Amy might meet some new friends later as well...


We truly hope that this update helps you enjoy our website even more and gives you the ability to find out all the info you need on MLP merch. If, for any reason, you are not happy with any of these changes or have tips for further improvents, then feel free to let us know in the comments below!

- Ossie & Ilona

8 comments :

  1. Can u please make it so guests can make a checklist ?

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    1. Sadly this is not possible. If people do not login we wouldn't know who was using the checklist and we can't save the data. We could use cookies, but this means that you can't see your checklist on other computers and your checklist would be lost if you clear your browser history. And you don't have to use the forums actively, just an account with a valid emailaddress is enough to get started.

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  2. I do like the new design, and the banner is cool too! Good job, MLP Merch! And I'm glad the commercial database has returned, because I really did miss that!

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  3. Nice banner ~ Looks cool

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  4. As a longtime visitor, well done! It's looking super polished.

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  5. Oh my gosh, this is amazing! I love ALL of the new archives- you even put COMMERCIALS? The banner is awesome, the website works better, and the fresh new look is awesome. Congratulations on 5.0! :D

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  6. Looks very nice but would there be any chance of listing what episodes are on the DVDs?

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  7. Nice job on improving the mlp website a job well done i love your website keep up the good work!

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