And we have some My Little Pony news from Australia. This might be already a bit old perhaps, but we still wanted to report about it since we think it's very interesting nonetheless: A total of three new Retro G1 plushies have been spotted by two different companies. Have all information below.
New G1 Retro Plushies Available in Australia
First G5 Plush Spotted on Taobao
While we were still posting about the latest G4 items hitting stores in the US and Europe, over in China the first G5 plush are already being posted online. The photos from this post originate from Taobao and their IdleFish "second-hand market" app. A user there apparently got hold of four G5 plush by Just Play, who released plenty of G4 plush in the past.
Store Finds: Plush Quad, G1 Funko POP, Easter Gifts & More
While we're waiting for what G5 is going to bring us plenty of G4 merchandise is still being released in stores. In this store finds post we cover tons of items for Easter, but also the G1 Funko POPs, a new magazine figure and more!
(If we missed anything due to the hectic week with G5 news, we're very sorry! Feel free poke us on social media about what we missed!)
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: Mega Friendship Collection, Scented Plush, Sparkler Variant & More
We're back with another store finds post! After the pre-order announcements from Mighty Jaxx and Funko it's time to take a look what's all available right now. There's quite a variety of items in this post, ranging from ornaments to scented plush and Kinder Surprise eggs.
If you happen to find brand new stuff in your local store, then feel free to write us a small message with photos.
Stock Images for My Little Pony Plush by Just Play
Potion Surprise Batch 2A at Target + Other Store Finds
Just before the (expected) new wave of MLP figures and sets will be released on the shelves, we're posting the backlog of stores finds still left in our mailbox and social media channels. The biggest news right now is of course the first finds of the second Potion Surprise blind packs, which we'll start with. Below is more My Little Pony news from around the world.
If you happen to find brand new stuff in your local store, then feel free to write us a small message with photos.
Big W Australia now Selling Limited Edition Cotton Candy Retro Plush
New Plush Lines Announced by Toy Factory
New York Toy Fair 2020 Wrap-Up
Hasbro
Hasbro didn't reveal many new items this year. Most of the items shown were Reveal the Magic Toys that are actually already available. Several new items have been spotted though, including the officially announced "Kiss my Unicorn" Princess Celestia and the Unicorn Sparkle Collection which comes with DJ Pon-3, Rarity, Starlight Glimmer, Trixie and Twilight Sparkle. Alongside those two we also got a glimpse at the Potion Princess Cadance, the Potion Dress-up Rarity and new Fashion Squad singles of Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle.There was also an absence of Cutie Mark Crew, which leaves the question what future this line will see in 2020.
And lastly we can't ignore the absolutely adorable Fluttershy juice box cushion that was on display next to the Kiss my Unicorn figure. No idea what their plans are with this, but I sure hope this will be taken in production!
(Photos by My Froggy Stuff, Hasbro & Toy Caboodle)
Basic Fun
Retro PoniesBasic Fun did show their upcoming sets of the second series of the Earth Ponies, Unicorns and Pegasi Ponies alongside the first set of Earth Ponies. The ponies that will be released as part of the Earth Pony II set are Cherries Jubilee, Lickety-Split, Posey and Tootsie. The Unicorn and Pegasi Ponies are Gusty, Sparkler, Suprise and Heart Throb.
Mega Mashems
Brand new are these Mega Mash'ems, which are larger versions of the well known Mash'ems/Fash'ems that we've known My Little Pony versions of since 2013. This new line will start with 4 figures: Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy in blind capsules.
Meijer has listed the Mega Mash'ems last week, including a high quality render of the packaging, but it seems to be down again.
(Photos by Juegos Juguetes y coleccionables)
Just Play
More licensed product news come from Just Play, who will start to release My Little Pony plush this year, as well as another release of the large Pinkie Pie styling head, possibly with new packaging and accessories.(Photos by Toy Caboodle)
WizKids
The role-play oriented figure designer WizKids recently released their unpainted miniatures, which are now in display in both packaged form and some painted samples. If you're interested in painting your own, they are available on Amazon.
(Photos by Bizzarro Toys)
YuMe
A new name here is YuMe, who showed their first line of My Little Pony licensed products. And they start off with a pretty large line-up, including plush in various sizes, a "Magic Advent Calendar" and most excitingly: a line of collectible stampers called Pony Pals. These small stampers with pony-figures come in their own dome, with their matching pet and interchangeable flooring to customize the domes. On the display we learn that the first series will include the mane 6 and 2 others who were (purposely) left out of frame. Perhaps Trixie and Potion Nova?While the name YuMe probably sounds unfamiliar for you, people within the EMEA (Europe, Middle-Eastern, Africa) region will get to know them very well over the next year, as they become the primary partner for plush for these markets. This is especially welcome, as the amount of plush licenses dropped significantly in the past few years.
(Photos by Scott Rubin, thanks to Ayu for the heads-up)
Kotobukiya
The bishoujo statues by Kotobukiya were also on display, but the most recent reveal of the colored Applejack statue was absent. However, the teaser poster for Sunset Shimmer was there and we get the confirmation that the Rainbow Dash statue will have a slightly increased MSRP compared to the other girls, which is also reflected on their US website now.(Photo by Scott Rubin)
That was all for the 2020 New York Toy Fair! If you missed anything in this post, or have photos of your own, feel free to contact us.
Store Finds: Cutie Cuffs, Deep Cuts, Missing Storm King & More
If you happen to find brand new stuff in your local store, then feel free to write us a small message with photos.