My Little Pony News

My Little Pony Pillow Pets

2013-05-24T01:35:00.000-07:00

This Rainbow Dash "pillow pet" was found on eBay by MLP Arena member cloud_weaver. Although it's highly likely that this is a bootleg item, it's still a very unique little plush that I thought you guys might like to see!

2013 Comic-Con Exclusive Ponies by Funko

2013-05-16T02:20:00.000-07:00

Funko is the company responsible for producing the vinyl ponies found at Hot Topic, as well as the upcoming Pop! figures. They recently released hints to their exclusive Comic-Con figures which included two ponies! Here are the hints:

56. My Little Vinyls get so clear and sparkly! - $20
57. My Little Vinyls get so clear and sparkly too! - $20

This photo surfaced on the FunkoFunatic forums:

There is a clear Ditzy Doo variant lurking behind the pencil holder! I'd hazard a guess that she is one of the exclusive ponies. As to who the second one is, only time will tell.

(via MLP Arena)

The Brony Thank You Fund 501(c)(3) Celebration Give-Away

2013-05-14T19:35:00.000-07:00

The Brony Thank You Fund has achieved tax-exempt status and are holding a pretty spectacular pony-filled giveaway in celebration. They can explain it better than I can, so here is a little copy and paste:

Admittedly, 501(c)(3) Celebration doesn't really roll off the tongue, but we're still pretty durn excited about finally getting our tax-exempt status! To create an appropriately celebratory mood, we consulted an expert on the subject, and Pinkie Pie responded "PARTIES! PRESENTS!"

Alas, we can't invite you all to a party, the Fund headquaters is a little small for that. But we can definitely get down with the idea of presents! We've reached into our big bag of goodies, and have a few major ones we'd like to share with our May donors.

So, here's the deal. We're going to make a list of all the people who donate at least $20.00 USD to us via PayPal in May. After the month is over, we're going to randomly select winners for the following amazing prizes!

First Prize #1: A Brony Thank You Fund "Standing Ovation" Poster, slightly obscured with ink marks

This is the famous Pixelkitties "Standing Ovation" poster. One of these hangs on the wall at DHX in Vancouver. Unfortuantely, this one has some ink marks on it, so it's no longer in mint condition. Specifically, the following signatures:

VAs

Ashleigh Ball

Andrea Libman

Cathy Weseluck

Nicole Oliver

Tara Strong

Tabitha St. Germain

Michelle Creber

John de Lancie

Lee Tockar

Peter New

Andrew Francis

Writers & Show Staff

Lauren Faust

Jayson Thiessen

Meghan McCarthy

Amy Keating Rogers

Sabrina “Sibsy” Alberghetti

M. A. Larson

Cindy Morrow

Steffan Andrews

Daniel Ingram

Andy Price

Katie Cook

Stephanie Buscema

Some of these autographs, such as Lauren, Jayson and Ashleigh, can be very hard to get, and the chance to get 23 of them on a single poster is almost unheard of. There have only ever been 3 of these autographed posters, and the last one is going up for auction at Everyfree Northwest. Comes with a letter of authenticity from the Fund.

First Prize #2: Sabrina “Sibsy” Alberghetti will do a custom drawing of your OC

There's lots of artists out there that will draw a picture of your OC, but how often do you get a chance to have your OC drawn by one of the storyboard artists for Friendship is Magic? If you already have a well developed OC, or have always wanted to create the perfect one, you may never get another chance to have it done by Sibsy. For the usual legal reasons, the drawing must be of a non-trademarked pony, but if you have a pony of your own (or a friend's) that you've always wanted to have an awesome picture of, you might very well get it!

Second Prize: One of twenty MLP Trading Card Mats

Enterplay and Ultrapro teamed up to send us a box of these awesome limited edition trading mats, and we'd love you to have one. Twenty lucky donors will receive a mat at the end of the month, just the thing on which to spread out your cards for all to admire at the next Meet-Up!

To donate to the fund, just click on that happy little "Donate" button at the upper lefthoof corner of the website. Cut-off time for donations to be considered for our give-away is 11:59PM Eastern time on May 31st, 2013. Hopefully many will enter, few will win.

FAQ:

Q: Will donating more increase my chances?
A: We encourage you to donate as much as you'd like to help our causes, but donating more than $20 does not increase your chances of getting something.

Q: What are the limits on the OC drawing that Sibsy will be doing?
A: Single character, no trademarked characters, no background.

Some really spectacular prizes for fans of the show and for a great cause too! You can find out what The Brony Thank You Fund is all about here.

Thank you texasuberalles for the heads up!

Equestria Girls DVD for pre-order on Amazon

2013-05-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

The Equestria Girls film is available for pre-order on Amazon with a release date of August 6, 2013, although they just have it titled as "My Little Pony: August" for now. You can choose between Blu-ray for $17.48 or DVD for $11.89. DVDs are region 1 formatted and will come with two discs. Information on bonus features has not been released.

Future Equestria Girls merchandise will include the Little, Brown and Company chapter book, toys, apparel, and accessories.

Equestria Girls will be showing in select theatres beginning June 16. You can see a list of locations here.

(via MLPG4Merch)

My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - NY Times article + brand new trailer

2013-05-12T18:55:00.000-07:00

The New York Times has posted yet another article on the upcoming My Little Pony: Equestria Girls movie. It is accompanied by the first ever trailer for the film. Unfortunately, it does not seem as though I can embed it here. From the article:

Hasbro, the toy company that brought its Transformers and G.I. Joe properties to movie theaters, has set its sights on its next summer blockbuster: My Little Pony.

The ponies, a Hasbro staple for 30 years, have experienced a resurgence of popularity lately, thanks in part to the TV series “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.” Hoping to build on that interest, Hasbro recently revealed plans for brand extension called Equestria Girls.

The new property will get the red-carpet treatment when it premieres as a full-length animated feature at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June. The movie, created by Hasbro Studios, the company’s production division, will then be released in more than 200 theaters nationwide; its trailer will start appearing in theaters on Wednesday.

“We are responding to the desire by our fans to experience the brand in more ways,” said John A. Frascotti, Hasbro’s chief marketing officer. “They imagined themselves as which pony they would be or which pony they identified with the most.”

So Hasbro created Equestria Girls, a parallel world in which the My Little Pony characters were reconceived as teenage girls in high school. To maintain continuity, Hasbro retained the same creative talent, animation style and message of friendship.

“Our goal is to stay true to who those characters are,” said Meghan McCarthy, the head writer for the movie, adding that the high school setting allowed for new storytelling possibilities. “It’s new but still an extension of our mythology.”

The movie — titled “My Little Pony: Equestria Girls” — will be released on DVD later in the United States and other markets worldwide, followed by a television debut on the Hub network in the fall.

You can read the full article and watch the trailer here. The trailer introduces some new characters including the (human) debut of Sunset Shimmer.

Equestria Girls Site Launched

2013-05-12T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hasbro has launched their site for Equestria Girls. As of now, there is nothing there but a holding page. If you're interested in this spin-off series, keep your eyes on this page!

New Product Pre-Orders

2013-05-09T13:20:00.000-07:00

"Princess Celebration Bakery" with Mrs. Dazzle Cake and Twirly Treats (Est. July release)

On Amazon (currently unavailable)
On BBTS ($16.99)

Blind Bags Wave 8 (Neon-Bright Collection) (In Stock)

On BBTS ($48.99, case of 24)

Pinkie Pie WeLoveFine Backpack (Est. August release)

On BBTS ($54.99)

Derpy Hooves/Ditzy Doo WeLoveFine Backpack (Est. August release)

On BBTS ($54.99)

Dr. Whooves/Time Turner WeLoveFine Backpack (Est. August release)

On BBTS ($54.99)

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Groovin' Hooves Miniature Collection Set with Lyra Heartstrings, Octavia Melody, and Lyrica Lilac
Pony Lesson Miniature Collection Set with Cheerilee, Silver Spoon (and Ms. Smartypants) and Twist-a-loo (a.k.a Peppermint Twist or Twist)
(Est. July release)

On BBTS ($17.99. Set of two)

Crystal Motion Pinkie Pie (Est. July release)

On BBTS ($8.99)

Crystal Motion Rarity (Est. July release)

On BBTS ($8.99)

Compact Mirror + Comb Blind Bags

2013-05-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

An interesting little product! These compact mirror and comb sets come in blind bags. They were found at Forbidden Planet in the UK for £1.99 each. All photos belong to MLP Arena member Sonata.

They are produced by Gacha. by TOMY and come in six different styles. Very cute!

You can see the original thread and more images here.

Build-a-Bear Princess Twilight Sparkle and Spike

2013-05-08T11:25:00.000-07:00

Princess Twilight Sparkle and Spike will be Build-a-Bear's next My Little Pony releases. From what I have gathered from other employees, Twilight will be released in August along with Spike (I assume). Fluttershy will also be receiving a Build-a-Bear plush, but I'm not sure when her expected release date is. These images were found in their product image archive.

It has not been said whether Spike will be regular size or one of Build-a-Bear's Smallfrys.

(via Equestria Daily)

Pony Nurse Figure

2013-05-03T08:25:00.000-07:00

A figure of a pony nurse, referred to by many fans as Nurse Redheart, was found on Taobao by Sakuyamon. Release date is unknown.

My Little Pony Inspired Ice Cream at Ted and Wally's Premium Homemade Ice Cream

2013-04-26T22:45:00.000-07:00

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Ted and Wally's Premium Homemade Ice Cream in Omaha, Nebraska has devised a My Little Pony inspired, chocolate chip muffin flavored ice cream, pictured above. The concoction is simply called "Derpy Hooves", named after the fan favorite pegasus it is based on.

Vector by ~freak0uo

(via fisherpon @ tumblr)

Seven New MLP Books For 2013/2014

2013-04-26T20:10:00.000-07:00

The Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers catalogue for Fall 2013 - Winter 2014 included an entire segment on upcoming pony books! Lets take a look.

Long post to follow!

A very exciting release for toy fans: the Mini Pony Collectors Guide!

MY LITTLE PONY fans of all ages will go head over hooves for this complete collector’s guide to all the two-inch-tall mini ponies that come in either blind bags or packaged sets. Full-color, actual-size photos of each mini pony, and its accompanying trading card outline each wave and set, including all the secret chase figures.

The book will be blister packed with an exclusive Tealove figure, which the catalogue boasts has never before released in the U.S. This is true! Tealove was originally a part of the second wave of blind bag ponies, which never made it state-side.

Mini Pony Collectors Guide will cost $19.00 ($21.00 CAN). It will also be available as an eBook.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders Doodle Book by Emily Hughes ($13.00. $14.00 CAN):

Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle are the Cutie Mark Crusaders—they are school-age ponies eager to discover their special talents and earn their Cutie Marks! In this fun creatively prompted doodle book, attend school with the trio, help the ponies design crusader capes, decorate their clubhouse, and try out different talents!

Welcome to the Crystal Empire! by Olivia London ($4.99. $5.50 CAN. Also available as an eBook):

Twilight Sparkle tours the Crystal empire with her brother and sister-in-law. She learns all about what happened to it in the past, attends the Crystal Faire, meets lots of Crystal Ponies, and gets to stay in a special room in the castle with her very own library! Come explore the sparkling world of the Crystal empire! Illustrated with vivid brand artwork and images from the show.

Holly, Jolly Harmony by D. Jakobs ($4.99. $5.50 CAN. Also available as an eBook. Includes punch-out ornament!):

It’s Hearth’s Warming Eve in Ponyville, and the ponies put on a special pageant to celebrate the story of the founding of Equestria, a winter tale about how the three tribes of ponies learned to live together in harmony. This level 2 reader is based on a holiday episode of the television show that airs on the HUB network.

Hearts and Hooves by Jennifer Frantz ($4.99. $5.50 CAN. Also available as an eBook. Includes punch-out Valentines!):

In this Level 1 reader, the Cutie Mark Crusaders are so excited to celebrate Hearts and Hooves Day! They go on a mission to find a special somepony for their teacher, Cheerilee, but soon realize they are in big trouble when their love potion spell misfires! Based on the fan favorite television show Friendship is Magic, which airs on the HUB.

A "Super Special" chapter book by G. M. Berrow, which will be a tie-in to an animated special and accompanying toy line. Based on that, the logo, and the description below, I am guessing this book will be based on Equestria Girls. ($6.99. $7.99 CAN. Also available as an eBook):

Get an exciting longer story in our first Super Special chapter book for MY LITTLE PONY. In an effort to regain her stolen crown, Princess Twilight Sparkle steps through a magical mirror, into a completely new world where some things have changed, but true friendships remain magical!

Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare by G. M. Berrow ($5.99. $6.50 CAN. Also available as an eBook). This is the third instalment in a series of My Little Pony chapter books for kids ages 8 - 12, preceded by Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell and Pinkie Pie and the Rockin' Pony Palooza.

Rainbow Dash has always been a huge fan of the Daring Do series, but when the newest book comes out, it’s Daring Do madness! The pony wants to prove she can be just a brave and “daring” as her hero. Before she knows it, she becomes “Daring Dash.” and is doing all sorts of crazy things—tightrope walking (no wings!), hot chili pepper eating, and even sneaking inside a spooky old barn. But when Rainbow Dash offers to help Zecora by entering a scary, haunted forest alone, her friends worry she’s jumping into too much danger. Just how daring should one pony be?

Theatre release of Equestria Girls - June 15, 2013

2013-04-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

(via New York Times)

NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with the upcoming My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic spin-off Equestria Girls, you can read more here, here, and here!

According to a website called Movie News Letters, My Little Pony: Equestria Girls will be playing in select Digiplex theatres from June 15, 2013 to July 14, 2013. They appear to be weekend showings only.

(via Equestria Daily)

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Comic - Volume 1 and Official Guidebook

2013-04-17T09:50:00.000-07:00

The first volume of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic comic is available on Amazon. You can pre-order it now for $10.10. Release date is May 28, 2013. You can check it out here.

The comic contains 104 pages. According to Equestria Daily, this will include the first arc of the story plus some bonus material.

The official My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic guidebook, titled "The Elements of Harmony", is also available for pre-order. The pre-order price is $12.60 and the title will be released on June 4, 2013. You can check that out here.

It includes a forward by Lauren Faust, as well as an introduction by Meghan McCarthy (writer for the show) and Jayson Thiessen (supervising director). According to Amazon's description, the book is 256 pages and will contain character bios, an episode guide, map of Equestria, song lyrics, a collection of Twilight Sparkle & co.'s letters to Princess Celestia, and more, all in full-color. This guide looks like it's going to be a great collector's piece for fans of the show!

Hot Minute: My Little Pony's Twilight Sparkle

2013-04-12T21:40:00.000-07:00

Hot Topic has uploaded yet another MLP Hot Minute, this time starring Twilight Sparkle. She answers a few questions about herself, most notably about adjusting to life as an alicorn princess!
Other Hot Minutes:
Rainbow Dash
Fluttershy

Build-a-Bear MLP Survey

2013-04-10T19:25:00.000-07:00

The pony dolls must be a huge hit, because Build-a-Bear wants to know which MLP characters you'd like to see next!

To take the survey, click here. Ponies mentioned are the mane six, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadance, Trixie Lulamoon, Shining Armor, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders (as "Smallfrys"), as well as an option to name a pony not mentioned who you would like to see made into a plush. You will also be asked a few questions regarding an upcoming mouse doll, but don't worry, it's still the right survey.

Just a reminder that Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash are available in Build-a-Bear stores now!

Funrise Octavia Plush

2013-04-04T22:35:00.000-07:00

Funrise announced on their Facebook that Octavia will be the next pony joining their plush line. No word on when she will be released.

Season Two Pre-Order

2013-04-04T17:00:00.000-07:00

Season two of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is up for pre-order on Amazon for $34.99. It has a release date of May 14, 2013.

Japanese MLP Opening

2013-04-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

Here is the Japanese opening to My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! Uploaded by chocoreichan01 on YouTube.

UK My Little Pony Magazine Issue 18 - Collector's Tin, Stickers, etc.

2013-03-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

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I tend to skip past posting updates on the various My Little Pony magazines, but issue 18 of the UK's MLP Magazine comes with a pretty nice looking collector's tin I thought you'd guys would like to know about!

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It also comes with six stickers, pictured below.

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In case you can't see, stickers are Princess Celestia, Fluttershy and Angel, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie, and Rarity and Rainbow Dash.

Magazine also comes with a bonus surprise ring. The pony featured is random per issue.

Images and info thanks to ~SonicRainboomsXD on deviantART.

Mrs. Cake Playful Pony and Blind Bag

2013-03-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

A Mrs. Cake Playful Pony figure has been found on Taobao! She sports a new eye model.

For those who are not familiar, Mrs. Cake is a character from the Friendship is Magic cartoon. She runs Sugarcube Corner with her husband, Mr. Cake. They have twin foals named Pound and Pumpkin Cake, and also live with and employ Pinkie Pie.

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Her full name is Cup Cake. It is doubtful this name will be used on her official toy seeing as there is already a G4 pony of the same name.

A blind bag esque figure of her has also surfaced. She will likely be packaged with Pound and Pumpkin Cake in the Deluxe Miniature Collection set slated for release later this year.

Click here to see new photos of blind bag and Miniature Collection figures seen at the Toy Fair, including Queen Chrysalis, Silver Spoon, Twist, Octavia, and Lyrica, as well as new mold Fluttershy and cropped-tail Rarity.

(via The Round Stable, MLPG4Merch)

4th Dimension Twilight Sparkle up for pre-order!

2013-03-22T17:05:00.000-07:00

4th Dimension's Twilight Sparkle plush is up for pre-order. She is $24.95 and will ship out in June.

This is actually the second wave of pre-orders. The first sold out fairly quickly. If she runs out of stock before you can order one, don't fear! Check back at a later date and she may be available again.

New filly prototype on Taobao

2013-03-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

Another new brushable pony has been found on Taobao. Thanks to Sakuyamon on MLP Arena for this find!

She is a hot pink earth pony filly in the "raised leg" pose. Her hair is mint and light pink and she is marked with a candy cutie mark. The shape of her eye shines suggests she will be part of the Crystal Princess Celebration line but, as always, she may merely be a prototype who will not see an official release.

Sunset Shimmer Backcard

2013-03-21T11:00:00.000-07:00

ToyWiz has been shipping out their masquerade ponies earlier than planned. As such, we can see the backcard for Sunset Shimmer which includes a small blurb about her. It reads:

SUNSET SHUMMER knows a magical path to faraway adventures! Years ago, she was also a student of PRINCESS CELESTIA.

Rumor has it that Sunset Shimmer will make an appearance in the show. This may hint as to what she's all about. We'll see!

(via Equestria Daily)

Funko Vinyl Figures - Pinkie Pie and Lyra Heartstrings for Wave 3

2013-03-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

Hot Topic confirmed that the third wave of Funko vinyl figures will include Pinkie Pie and Lyra Heartstrings. Figures will be released around June of this year.

(via Equestria Daily)