In the past few days we've seen and heard of several people trying to identify the pony inside of the Secret Rings blind bags by the 5-digit code that is printed on the packaging. Sadly, this code does not identify the pony inside. Nor did we find any other codes on the packaging that help with that.

After the incredibly long wait for the Minty & Pinkie Pie 2-pack, Hasbro seems to pick up the speed regarding the Fashion Squad 2-packs. This week a brand new 'Best Friends' set was spotted at a Czech toy store revealing that a 2-pack with Princess Cadance and Twilight Sparkle is coming soon.

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!

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.

 

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!

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