Since the start of the year it has been one of the hottest topics in collectors land: the
re-releases of G1 ponies to celebrate My Little Pony's 35th Anniversary. In our
previous poll we had a question about these ponies, and one of the more popular requests was that of more ponies.
Those people will certainly be happy after reading this post, as we've got confirmation that a second wave is coming in
April July this year! This time we'll see the year 2 Rainbow Pony set, with Skydancer, Moonstone, Starshine, Windy, Sunlight, Parasol and Peachy as part of the Pretty Parlor Playset. They're not only designed, but also packaged like the original ponies: the retro releases come with a comb, brush and sticker.
As mentioned before, a little patience is required until
April July, as listed on
Webhallen where the images were found. And it's rumored that at least 3 more releases are planned for this year, and that there is a possible three year plan so fingers crossed!
And for those interested, these ponies are not from Hasbro's own factories, but are manufactured by
The Bridge Direct (who also own Basic Fun, formerly Tech 4 Kids). Under license, of course!
Update: The release date has been pushed back to July 2018.
My Little Pony 35th Anniversary Retro G1 Moonstone
My Little Pony 35th Anniversary Retro G1 Parasol
My Little Pony 35th Anniversary Retro G1 Skydancer
My Little Pony 35th Anniversary Retro G1 Starshine
My Little Pony 35th Anniversary Retro G1 Sunlight
My Little Pony 35th Anniversary Retro G1 Windy
My Little Pony 35th Anniversary Retro G1 Pretty Parlor Playset
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ReplyDeleteThey already made Firefly few years ago and that still catches dust in some stores.
DeleteThat would be cool if they remake firefly
DeleteIn regards to the ponies I prefer jewel eyed collection
DeleteThe pony that comes with the Pretty Parlor is Posey.
ReplyDeleteIt's Peachy.
DeleteNo, it's Peachy. Odd that The Bridge Direct themselves messed up and put Cotton Candy's name in the image...
DeleteThey didn't necessarily mess up, there are just several pieces of paper with ponies' names on them that come with this playset.
DeleteActually its Peachy.
DeleteThe new Sunlight is awful!!! Yuk!! I hope that is just a prototype. Some of the colours are just weird. I am happy they are in the original molds. So that's something.
DeleteI've been waiting for this day for so long ♥
ReplyDeleteBetter news to hear would have been international sightings. I would love to collect the 35th Anniversary ponies, knowing there's yet more to come that I may never be able to acquire is sad.
ReplyDeletegive us holly dash and we'll give you these.
DeleteThe Rainbow Ponies are only being sold in Europe. :(
Deletehttp://mlpretro.basicfun.com/rainbow-ponies/#where-to-buy
I got all six right here in MI.
DeleteI can’t believe that so many ponies are back!!!
ReplyDeleteI guess once again I won't be able to get these in Australia. But oh my god do I want them.
ReplyDeletefirst wave wasn't yet in store yet...
ReplyDeleteWhen are you going to add these to the database?
ReplyDeleteYou forgot the part where that's a G4 database.
DeleteWhere can you buy them?
ReplyDeletewtf is wrong with Sunlight's flanks in the second photo? That symbol is so wonky that it makes me sad.
ReplyDeleteThat's not Cotton Candy. That's the old set that folds into a carrying case with namecards you can switch in to show who is inside.
ReplyDeleteThat aside, I'm really glad more of these are coming, as they actually have slightly different colours from my old G1 originals. At least I'll have something to buy while I avoid the anorecix G4 reboot models like the plague. I had really hoped it was just a movie fad, but oh well.
Where will these ponies be sold? Will it be a target only exclusive like the first wave and does anyone know what day in april they will hit stores? I'm from IL and luckily I got all 6, 35th anniversary ponies! I don't want to miss out on these babies!
ReplyDeleteAccording to the manufacturer these will be Europe Exclusive.
DeleteThey're showing up at Targets now.
DeleteWhy does Sunlight's symbol look so gross??? :(
ReplyDeletePrototype. They'll probably fix it.
DeleteNeeds more Wind Whistler. Also must have that playset!! I didn‘t get it as a kid (i got other stuffs though). Still. Must have!!
ReplyDeleteYour article is wrong. These wont be out until this summer.
ReplyDeleteThe article isn't wrong, but the retailer has changed the release date afterwards. We'll update the post shortly.
DeleteJULLYYYYY???????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I had my heart set on APRIL!!!
ReplyDeleteIs the playset shown going to be available for purchase too? Looking forward to more ponies!!
ReplyDeleteThe 2nd wave isn't til' July?
ReplyDeleteI just found some of the second wave and the parlor available for pre order on Amazon with estimated release dates August-October.
ReplyDeleteDo you have the link for the Parlor Set? Can't find it on amazon (UK & Germany)
DeleteI emailed Basic Toys about the Rainbow Ponies and first they told me to check with my local stores as to when they would be on shelves because shipments had gone out. I was already at Target and they can never find these in their system and they don't know squat. I told BT this, then got a response that they would be available here in the US in Sept. WTF?!?!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info! I tried e-mailing them myself, but they still haven't responded to me. The push back to September stinks, but it's better than nothing.
DeleteThanks for the info, so upset that we have to wait that long. I've been to two different Targets last week and I didn't see any.
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ReplyDeleteI was able to pick up all 6 rainbow ponies at a South Dakota Target this morning.
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