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.
Store Finds: Kinder Surprise, McDonald's, Valentines & More
Smashin' Fashion & Best Hair Day Pre-Orders + Happy New Year!
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!
Images of Pony Life: Pony Friends Figures Found
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.
Kotobukiya Shows Final Sculpts of Princess Luna & Celestia Bishoujo Statues
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.
Secret Rings Blind Bags Revealed
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.
New Smashin Fashion 2-pack Listed on Amazon
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!
Anthro Ponies? New Smashin Fashion Toys Revealed!
About two weeks ago we posted about new listings that had been spotted on Toywiz talking about Smashin Fashion figures. Today Entertainment Earth has also added these listings, but together with images as well! It turns out this a new line/set for G4 after Reveal the Magic. Three characters are included at the moment: Rainbow Dash, Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle. However in terms of design they now have an Anthropomorphic look and each of them also comes with clothing and (hidden) accessories. Judging from the packaging you're supposed to blow-up the bag and then smash it to reveal the accessories inside. It might also be possible to bend the figures in such a way that they resemble actual ponies. A listing for a Party Bus also has appeared but that one doesn't have images yet.
Get dressed with the My Little Pony Smashin' Fashion Mini-Figures! Each articulated figure includes bows, outfits, and other fun accessories to customize for your very own.
- Smashin Fashion Rainbow Dash Mini-Figure - $9.99
- Smashin Fashion Sunset Shimmer Mini-Figure - $9.99
- Smashin Fashion Twilight Sparkle Mini-Figure - $9.99
- Smashin Fashion Party Bus - $19.99
- Smashin Fashion Mini-Figure Case - $31.99
Pre-Orders for Funko Retro My Little Pony POP! Figures Available
In total there are 6 regular-size Funko POP! figures and 2 keychains, all themed after G1 ponies. Blossom, Butterscotch, Cotton Candy, Minty, and Snuzzle will be generally available, while Blue Belle will be released as a Hot Topic exclusive, and a scented Cotton Candy will only be sold at GameStop. Blossom and Cotton Candy will also be released as smaller POP! keychains.
(Even though the Funko announcement says otherwise, Hot Topic and GameStop list their exclusives as is written in this post)
Mighty Jaxx Princess Celestia XXRay Plus Figure Up for Pre-Order
After the popularity of the Freeny's Hidden Dissectibles MLP figures, the first addition is already coming soon.. in fact, tomorrow! Yes on 11/18/2020 Mighty Jaxx will add the XXRay Plus Princess Celestia to their site. Just like the other figures she has a unique dissected/x-ray design to show you both the inside and outside of her. Combined with glittery mane and tail there's plenty of detail to look at.