Wave 4 Blind Bags - Introducing Princesses!

By Sam, New Ponies & Merch Editor

Hey everypony! I'm out of town so merchandise news may be a bit late until the end of the week. Looks like the fourth wave of blind bags are on their way.

Breezie

Island Rainbow

Forsynthia

Rainbow Wishes

Junebug

Princess Luna

Trixie Lulamoon

Lyra Heartstrings

Princess Cadence

Flippity Flop

Flitter Heart

Gardenia Glow

Skywishes

Sapphire Shores

Diamond Rose

Cinnamon Breeze

Ploomette

Golden Delicious

Sunny Rays

Princess Celestia

Ribbon Wishes

Fluttershy (Glow-in-the-Dark)

Interesting to note that there is not a single earth pony in this release.

Thanks to Equestria Daily for the news and images.

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My Little Pony FiM "It's About Time" (Clip) - The Hub

By Kate, Editor in Chief

The Hub has released a teaser clip for this weekend's episode (March 10, 2012).



Season 2, Episode 20
It's About Time

"When Twilight Sparkle receives a strange and vague warning about impending doom and disaster from her future self, she drives herself nearly mad in an attempt to stall a cataclysmic event, but her uncertainty makes finding answers difficult."

Via EQD & MutatingRaven 

My Little Pony Project 2012

By Kate, Editor in Chief

Image Source

The My Little Pony Project is coming to Los Angeles, May 5 - May 26, 2012.

"Hasbro's MY LITTLE PONY Project returns in 2012 with a year-long global celebration of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, an art exhibition dedicated to My Little Pony's favorite charities around the world. 2012 marks the first world tour of the MY LITTLE PONY Project, engaging talents in Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo, Japan. 

This special exhibition launches in Los Angeles on May 5, 2012 at Toy Art Gallery and will showcase the MY LITTLE PONY Project charity ponies,18" My Little Pony figures designed by international fine artists, and My Little Pony pop-up shop by WeLoveFine. Select shops from Toy Art Gallery to JapanLA, Joyrich, Munky King, and more will host secret pony items, turning Melrose Avenue into "My Little Pony Avenue". Please join us in celebrating the world of My Little Pony. 

Featuring ponies by:
6%DOKIDOKI
64 Colors
Ana Bagayan
Angry Woebots
Blamo (Mikie Graham)
Blythe (Junie Moon)
Chikuwaemil
COPE2
DABS & MYLA
Eimi
HIME+YOU
Indie
Jillian Kate
J*RYU
Julie West
Kano
Kukula
Lisa Alisa
Luke Chueh
Madoka Kinoshita
Martin Hsu
Mark Mothersbaugh
Miso
Miss Kika
Onch Movement
Pee-wee Herman
Perez Hilton
Shojono Tomo
Sket One
Spank!
TOUMA
and more"

The My Little Pony Project originated in 2008, part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of My Little Pony.

"For 25 years, Hasbro’s beloved MY LITTLE PONY® brand has brought fun, friendship, and joy of play to millions of little girls around the world. In honor of this remarkable milestone, Hasbro is sponsoring the “MY LITTLE PONY PROJECT: 25 Ponies for 25 Years” program. The “MY LITTLE PONY PROJECT: 25 Ponies for 25 Years” program is an international collection of 18” MY LITTLE PONY figures designed by popular culture’s influential people and organizations. The program was created not only to be a celebration of the whimsical nature of the brand, but also as a way to support Give Kids The World Village, a non-profit that strives to provide magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses. We’re inviting a host of international celebrities, fashion designers, and artists to design a one-of-a-kind MY LITTLE PONY figure. The entire “MY LITTLE PONY PROJECT: 25 Ponies for 25 Years” collection will be unveiled at a New York City event in fall of this year. Ponies from the “MY LITTLE PONY Project: 25 Ponies for 25 Years” collection will also be available for auction, with a portion of the proceeds going to Give Kids The World Village. We invite you to learn more about Give Kids The World Village by visiting their web site at www.gktw.org. Whether you played with MY LITTLE PONY yourself or know a special little girl who still does, tap into your magical MY LITTLE PONY memories and keep checking the site for updates about the most whimsical, wonderful event of the year!"

The Junko Mizuno Collector Pony was based on a design for the 2008 My Little Pony Project.

Junko Mizuno Collector Pony

The MLP News Toy Map

By Kate, Editor in Chief

Maps and ponies - screenshot of Season 2, Episode 12 "Family Appreciation Day"

Hi Ponyfans,

Sorry I've been MIA around here for the past month (and really since the beginning of the year, aka when I went back to my day job full time). Being a new parent is a bit of a bumpy ride, and I'm still trying to figure out how to fit this site into my new life. Luckily, Sam has been awesome at keeping this site running - Thank you Sam!

So here I am trying again to get back in the saddle again (pun intended). One thing I know I've been remiss in is addressing the messages from our Submissions Page. One of the most common submissions we receive lately are toy sightings, letting us know when a long anticipated pony toy is finally available in stores. While sometimes we'll do a post about toy releases, it can be a little hard to keep track as things roll out at different times, in different stores, states, and countries. I kept on thinking there had to be a better way.

And so, I'm proud to introduce the MLP News Toy Map! Anyone can add a marker to the map with what ponies are newly available at what local stores (no sign-up required, though entries will require moderator approval before being posted). And as people add information to the map, you'll be able to see what toys and merchandise are available close to you.

Of course, this map will only be as good as you make it, so it's a bit of an experiment. But I think it has a lot of potential to become a great resource for pony toy lovers. I hope you all think so too, and will start adding markers with your toy sightings soon.

Happy pony shopping!

Editor in Chief
My Little Pony News