We received so many updates and submits in response to the previous store finds post, that we decided to do a quick follow-up! In this Store Finds "Plus" we take a closer look at the McDonald's figures, Secret Rings and look at more stuff that was released at Target.
If you happen to find brand new stuff in your local store, then feel free to write us a small message with photos.

Time for the first store finds post of the year! We start off with good with the new Kinder Surprise figures, McDonald's Happy Meal ponies, valentines and more. So scroll on down, and discover all the new stuff that's available now.
If you happen to find brand new stuff in your local store, then feel free to write us a small message with photos.

The Secret Rings blind bag figures were discovered less than a month ago, and they're already starting to pop-up! These crystallized figures, that include rings to place them on, are quite a unique style of ponies and feature 12 different characters in this first wave. Aside from the Mane 6 this first wave also features Bright Sun, Fizzleshake, Locket Key, Magic Mimics, Masquerade and Sweet Sugar Pop.

But, before you can see which pony you have you need to soak them in water and reveal them. At the moment we don't know whether these have blind bag codes, but if you have any info on that then we'd be happy to hear about them!

UPDATE: The figures will be released in, at least, Saudi Arabia. We hope to be able to have more information on other countries tomorrow.
Looks like some new My Little Pony Happy Meal Toys will be given out starting tomorrow. Alongside My Little Pony, new Transformer toys will also be released. The My Little Pony figures are each modeled after their G4.5/Pony Life look. It also seems they each of them comes with a pergola inspired cart which you can connect to one another.

Happy new year everyone! It's been quite a ride the past months, and we hope 2021 will be a healthy year for everyone. There has been a lot of negativity, but for us personally we've also had our share of positive and life-changing moments. Here on MLP Merch we're going to continue for another year of pony merch, and are wondering what's going to happen in May with the NY Toy Fair, which is normally the peak of new announcements.

Because the event is a couple of months later than the regular week in February, we wouldn't be surprised if Hasbro is going to host an online presentation around that time and give a sneak-peak of what we can expect in the Spring 2021. Especially when the new movie and generation is on the horizon!

After the well-hidden announcement on the South African Facebook page of My Little Pony, we finally found more information on these figures at a Swiss toy store. The line will be called "Pony Friends", and contain more than just the Rarity, Sunset Shimmer and Princess Cadance figures from the teaser.

Back in August we learned that the line of My Little Pony Bishoujo statues would not end with the mane 6 and Sunset Shimmer, but that Princess Luna and Princess Celestia were going to be added. Now, just before the end of the year, Kotobukiya reveals the final (unpainted) sculpt design for both of the human versions. They also show the final human + pony version of Princess Luna separately, and we expect them to share the pony design of Princess Celestia soon.

 

About a month ago we reported that a listing had been found for a Best Hair Day Princess Cadance figure. At that time we had no idea what the figure would look like. Not long ago images started to surface of the Smashin Fashion line which was listed at the same time as the Best Hair Day one. I expected that this one would be similar to those but I was wrong!

A new listing has appeared on several sites revealing a new line of Blind Bags: Secret Rings. Whereas the previous one was all about potions, this one is about Gemstone themed ponies. Each box contains one ring and one pony, judging from the packaging and description these ponies are covered with paint. (or wax) and you're supposed to rinse them off and thus, your pony will be revealed.

In terms of design these have a very different look compared to their potion counterparts with these ponies having a gemstone-themed design. They are very abstract and geometric, something I personally quite like.

 

A new set from the Smashin Fashion line has been spotted, and this time on Amazon.
This two-pack features DJ Pon-3 and Pinkie Pie who both come with multiple dresses and other accessories, . We'll now also have official descriptions for these sets as well and they state that they can be displayed on both 2 and 4 legs, so thats pretty cool in my opinion.

The set is listed for $19.99 and currently in stock as well. You can find the listing below as well as more images and the official description.
Thanks to SLPhotos for the heads up!