You can play upcoming game Minotron: 2112 with a pony:
"Eccentric British programmer Jeff Minter has announced via Twitter that a tribute to My Little Pony will be unlockable in his upcoming iPhone game Minotron: 2112.
As in Minter's shareware-era title Llamatron: 2112, it will be possible to play this retro-styled Robotron-homage with the assistance of a droid -- an AI companion that assists the player in exterminating the games endless waves of alien aggressors. But to make things more interesting for his fans, the Llamasoft founder has added a secret mode that will unlock a laser-spitting pink pony to appear in the droid's stead."
Bubbletoys seem to be popular for G4 merchandisers. Here are two more ways to play with ponies and bubbles: The Li'l Bubble set is approximately $5, and for the Mini Stick Bubbles the price is unknown. Both were found at Jewel grocery (stores are in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana) by Sugarberry at the MLP Arena.
Season 1, Episode 20 - "Green Isn't Your Color"
March 18, 2011
"Rarity hopes to get noticed as a designer with Fluttershy's help as a model for her dresses, but Fluttershy is the one who becomes the star."
G4 ponies will be available in Australia in May 2011, according to Kisscurl:
"DIRECT from Hasbro
We introduced a new look across all My Little Pony branded entertainment and products, including television, toy, games, and licensed goods. Inspired by the new “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic” animated series, which premiered in the US in fall 2010, this new look will roll out in Australia in May 2011."
I'm a long-time pony fan. Old-school. Since the 80's. I have G1s, G2s, G3s, heck, even a couple of G3.5s. Which is to say I have a very different perspective on ponies than the folks who are just jumping on the pony bandwagon with G4s and Friendship is Magic. Not that I mind the new fans - y'all are quite welcome on my lawn. The more people who like ponies, the more ponies and episodes Hasbro will make. But the new FiM fans have different message boards (that are not the MLP Arena or MLPTP), and different opinions.
Equestria Daily is a glimpse into those opinions. Like this post on Blossomforth, Dewdrop Dazzle, and Cupcake. Basically, the author doesn't like the new ponies because they're not in the cartoons. In comparison, I'm bouncing off the walls going 'yay new ponies' like a four year old. Not that I wouldn't mind if Hasbro were to make toys of, say, the entire Apple Family, but I for one will be snagging Blossomforth as soon as I can find her in stores.
In addition to giving a view into another world of pony fandom, Equestria Daily is a decent news source. For example, they spotted this video from Toyfair giving greater insight to the new toys.
I may disagree and roll my eyes at every comment on their post, but it's worth it to see Rarity's Carousel in action. I mean, the little carousel horses on the top hold the little animal friends - cue four year old squeee!
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"CUPCAKE is good at just about everything she does. It just takes a little practice, some hard work, and maybe a bit of luck!"
Cupcake comes with a pet raccoon. A pony named Cupcake has been included in 3 previous pony generations (G1, G2 and G3), though with different coloring and cutie marks. G4 Cupcake is closest to G3 Cupcake.
Image originally from MyLittlePony.com (no longer available on site)
There are two Spring 2011 Artist Trading Card (ATC) Swaps with upcoming sign-ups at the MLPTP.
"ATC stands for Artist Trading Card. ATCs are small pieces of original artwork. The idea is to swap cards to show off your art skills and make new friends. The only limitation on ATCs is the size: 2.5x3.5 inches or 64x89mm and generally a flat surface (although you can add beads, fold out panels, or pop up elements for 3D effects.) Since this is a MLP community, the art should also tie into ponies in some fashion."
Here are descriptions of the two swaps (emphasis added):
"~The Luck of the Irish (Short Swap)- This group has to do with St. Patrick's Day. Your cards must incorperate the colors green and gold and have shamrocks somewhere in the picture. (Glitter will earn you extra pony points!) Sign-ups for this group will end on Wednesday February 23. Cards will be due to me by Saturday, March 19 and I will try my hardest to have them mailed back out by Monday March 21. This is a short amount of time, I know. You may sign up to make as a many cards as you would like. Most people make between 5 and 10.
~April Showers Bring May Flowers (Long Swap)- This group has to do with flowers, any and all flowers! Each of your cards must use the same flower. I will ask you to sign up with a specific flower. I would like to see everyone use a different flower. Sign-ups for this group will be March 1-March 8. Cards will be due to me by Friday Arpil 29 and I will mail them back out by Monday, May 2. Again, let me know how many cards you would like to make."
A Pony Meet is scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2011, 11:30 am in Perth Australia. More information, including how to get on a mailing list to be informed about future Perth Pony Meets, can be found at this MLP Arena thread.
"It's simple. Do you have two ponies that are the lovebirds of your collection? Maybe they've always been together, ever since you first got them as a kid....or maybe when she or he showed up in your growing collection it was love at first sight for one of your existing ponies. Maybe their colors just work. Maybe their symbols make it seem like they'd have something in common. Maybe you just know they're in love. No matter the reason, I want to hear about your happy couple!
The winner will be the new happy owner of a G1 Twice As Fancy Milky Way MLP!
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To enter, submit both a photo of the couple and an explanation of why these two ponies found each other."
Deadline for entry is February 28, 2011. For additional rules and information, including how to enter, visit Pretend They're Talking.
halicabi at the MLP Arena spotted a 3-D Bubble Set featuring G4 Pinkie Pie. (Also pictured is another Pinkie Pie bubble toy, which was posted on MLP News last month).
Basic Fun also had My Little Pony keychains at the Fair. Two styles were available: Crystal Pony keychains and heart shaped keychains.
Crystal Pony keychains from Basic Fun - Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and (probably) Twilight Sparkle
Heart shaped keychains from Basic Fun - Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle, and Rarity
Finally, @MyLittlePony identified the item I called Applejack's carriage playset as 'Applejack's Farm Truck,' and posted a picture of it linked up to Pinkie Pie's RC Car.
Image via @MyLittlePony (click pic for larger image)
Mama Cheaps is giving away a Friendship is Magic Gift Set. Deadline for entry is February 16, 2011, 8pm EST. "This giveaway is open to anyone from the United States who is 18 years or older." One winner will receive the playset, and another will receive a Furreal Friends Luv Cub Bear Pet. For more information, including how to enter, visit Mama Cheaps.
Photo's are up for Hasbro's My Little Pony booth at ToyFair 2011. The booth featured several ponies and playsets that have already been released, interspersed with a few new toys.
This appears to be a schoolhouse playset with Cherilee.
Photo via asmzine.com
Pony scooters will be available for Fluttershy, Twilight Sparkle, and Rainbow Dash. Ponies with scooters were also released during the G3 line.
Photo via asmzine.com
This Carousel playset comes with Rarity and an as-of-yet unidentified pink unicorn pony.
Photo via asmzine.com
While other ponies just get scooters, Pinkie Pie rocks an AC RC car. As a grown-up who deeply loves playing with Rainbow Dash's Remote Control Plane, I gotta admit I'm looking forward to this one.
Photo via asmzine.com
Photo via asmzine.com
Finally, a couple of new So Soft Newborns will be released: Pinkie Pie Learns to Walk, and an as-of-yet unidentified purple ponySunny Daze [edited May 15, 2011].
