G1 Basic Fun Retro Ponies: A Collector's Guide: CELESTIAL PONIES and 40th Anniversary

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CONTENTS:
  1. Checklists
  2. What we know about Basic Fun and My Little Pony
  3. Is your pony vintage or retro?
  4. Basic Fun My Little Pony Merchandise:
    1. 35th Anniversary Classic Collection
    2. Rainbow Collection - Series 1
    3. Pretty Parlor with Peachy
    4. Unicorn & Pegasus Collection - Series 1
    5. Earth Pony Collection - Series 1
    6. Rainbow Collection - Series 2
    7. "Stranger Things" Upside-Down Applejack
    8. "Stranger Things" backpack
    9. SDCC 2019 exclusive Majesty
    10. G3 Retro Ponies
    11. Unicorn & Pegasus Collection - Series 2
    12. Earth Pony Collection - Series 2
    13. Twinkle-Eyed Collection
    14. 40th Anniversary Collector Ponies
    15. 40th Anniversary Plush Ponies
    16. 40th Anniversary Celestial Ponies
    17. 40th Anniversary Rescue at Midnight Castle minis
    18. 40th Anniversary Mystery Minis
    19. 40th Anniversary pearly Cotton Candy, Blossom, and mini Glory
  5. Prototypes
  6. Future Prospects, News, and Rumors
    1. Baby Ponies
    2. Flower Fantasy Ponies
    3. New "40" symbols for the original 6?
Checklists

Visual checklists: Click to enlarge!
Feel free to share among your pony friends, but please do not remove the credits! <3


Full Size Ponies:

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World's Smallest MLP:
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Mashem's:
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G3 Collection:

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Text Checklist: Copy and Paste
Basic Fun Retro Ponies Checklist

Classic Collection

  • Butterscotch
  • Bluebelle
  • Cotton Candy
  • Snuzzle
  • Minty
  • Blossom
Rainbow Collection
  • Starshine
    • Scented
    • Unscented
  • Skydancer
    • Scented
    • Unscented
  • Moonstone
    • Scented
    • Unscented
  • Windy
    • Scented
    • Unscented
  • Parasol
    • Scented
    • Unscented
  • Sunlight
    • Scented
    • Unscented
  • 5-Pack
Unicorn & Pegasus Collection - Series 1
  • Glory
  • Moondancer
  • Sunbeam
  • Twilight
  • Medley
  • Firefly
Pretty Parlor with Peachy
  • Pretty Parlor with Peachy
Earth Ponies - Series 1
  • Bubbles
  • Seashell
  • Applejack
  • Bowtie
Unicorn & Pegasus Collection - Series 2
  • Gusty
  • Heart Throb
  • Sparkler
  • Sparkler (white/red tail)
  • Surprise
Earth Pony Collection - Series 2
  • Tootsie
  • Lickety-Split
  • Cherries Jubilee
  • Posey
Twinkle-Eyed Collection
  • Sweet Stuff
  • Sky Rocket
  • Gingerbread
  • Fizzy
Exclusives
  • "Stranger Things" Applejack
  • 2019 SDCC Majesty
Mashem's
  • Butterscotch
  • Bluebelle
  • Cotton Candy
  • Snuzzle
  • Minty
  • Blossom
"World's Smallest" Ponies
  • Butterscotch
  • Bluebelle
  • Cotton Candy
  • Snuzzle
  • Minty
  • Firefly
G3 Ponies
  • Applejack
  • Pinkie Pie
  • Rainbow Dash
  • Fluttershy
40th Anniversary Collector Collection
  • Butterscotch
  • Bluebelle
  • Cotton Candy
  • Snuzzle
  • Minty
  • Blossom

40th Anniversary Plush
  • Firefly
  • Glory
  • Moondancer
40th Anniversary Rescue at Midnight Castle minis
  • Twilight
  • Applejack
  • Bowtie
  • Medley
  • Moondancer
  • Firefly
40th Anniversary Mystery Minis
  • Ember
  • Moondancer
  • Cotton Candy
  • Bubbles
  • Spike
  • Gusty
  • Starflower



What we know about the My Little Pony products by Basic Fun:

  • The company producing them is called Basic Fun (formerly Bridge Direct)
  • http://mlpretro.basicfun.com/
  • This company has a 3-year My Little Pony plan
  • Individual ponies retail for $9.99 each
  • Most individual ponies come with a ribbon, comb, and poster.
  • They have been found in many stores within the USA.
  • They will be available in other parts of the world as well.


Is your pony Vintage or Retro?

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Basic Fun My Little Pony Merchandise


35th Anniversary Classic Collection

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Packaging variations:
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(Photo courtesy of Veronica C.B.)


Here's what we know:
  • Ponies come with a comb, ribbon, and small poster.
  • The Target SKU number for these ponies was 086-00-2831.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies are no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.





Rainbow Collection - Series 1

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Packaging variations:
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NON-scented Rainbow Ponies
(Photo courtesy of @BethMcBeth)


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Exclusive packaging from Cotton On in Australia and New Zealand
(photo courtesy of Kelly Ann)


Here's what we know:
  • Ponies come with a brush, comb, ribbon, and round sticker.
  • This series has been released in both scented and non-scented varieties
  • The Target SKU number for these ponies was 086-00-4538.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies are no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




Pretty Parlor with Peachy
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Product description
Girls have loved Hasbro's My Little Pony since the 1980s, so to mark the 35th anniversary of the brand, we've recreated the original Pretty Parlor playset in authentic detail! The playset opens to reveal a dressing platform and mirror where you can primp and style your ponies for the big show. It includes an exclusive pony, Peachy, and her friendly cat Twinkles, as well as a basket saddle, 2 hats, brush and bridle. The playset closes up for on the go fun. Relive your childhood, and share the fun with My Little Pony fans of all ages with this timeless toy.

What we know:
  • The Target SKU number for this item was 086-00-2778.
Price: $19.99

Where to buy:
  • This set is no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.





Unicorn & Pegasus Collection - Series 1
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Here's what we know:
  • Ponies come with a brush, comb, ribbon, and round sticker.
  • The Target SKU number for these ponies was 086-00-2877.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies are no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




Earth Pony Collection - Series 1
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Variations:
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(photos courtesy of @whizzer18)


Here's what we know:
  • Ponies come with a brush, ribbon, and comb.
  • The Target SKU number for these ponies was 086-00-2477.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies are no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




Rainbow Collection - Series 2
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Here's what we know:
  • Ponies are presumed to come with a brush, ribbon, and comb.
  • The Target SKU number for these ponies was 086-00-2465.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies are no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




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"Upside Down" Applejack


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Packaging variations:
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Rightside-Up packaging
(Photo courtesy of @BethMcBeth)


Here's what we know:
  • Stranger Things Applejack comes with a brush and ribbon.
  • She is based off the Netflix show "Stranger Things"
  • She is a US Target exclusive
  • The Target SKU number for this pony was 323-01-2761.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • This pony is no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.






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Princess Ponies Backpack
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Here's what we know:
  • This backpack is made to promote the Netflix show "Stranger Things"
  • Fit & style
    • Large interior compartment
    • Additional front storage ,perfect for storing school supplies
    • Extra durable double zippers
    • Back loop for hanging
    • 2 side pockets to hold water bottles
    • Reflective trims for safety
  • Going back to 1984 with the Netflix's Vintage My Little Pony- Stranger Things Backpack. This backpack features Rugged polyester, a large interior main compartment with secret hidden map inside , closures with double zippers that's perfect for storing books and supplies, and electronics.

    Dimensions (Overall): 16 inches (H) x 12 inches (W) x 5 inches (D)

  • US Target exclusive
  • It features the unnamed G1 ponies referred to by collectors as Princess Royal Purple and Princess Royal Pink
  • The Target SKU number for these ponies was 069-03-1854.
Price: $17.99

Where to buy:
  • This item is no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




SDCC Exclusive Retro Majesty

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Here's what we know:
  • This exclusive Majesty is made in the spirit of the original G1 Majesty
  • "Available exclusively at the Basic Fun! booth (No. 1034) from July 18-21, this majestic pony features an all-over cutie mark design with a pearlescent finish, and extra-long, blue and silver metallic hair. The unique pony comes in a matching window display box, and is perfect for collectors of any age — but playable for ages 3 and up."
  • This item was only available at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con
Price: $19.99

Where to buy:
  • This pony is no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.





G3 Pony Collection

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Article: http://www.youloveit.com/dolls/760-...tle-pony-retro-classic-generation-3-toys.html


My Little Pony Retro Classic Generation 3

  • Applejack
  • Pinkie Pie
  • Rainbow Dash
  • Fluttershy

Where to buy:
  • These ponies are no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.





Unicorn & Pegasus Collection - Series 2

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Variations:
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(Heart Throb photos courtesy of @whizzer18)


Here's what we know:
  • Ponies are presumed to come with a comb, ribbon, and sticker.
  • The Target SKU number for these ponies were 086-00-3755 (Gusty), 086-00-3755 (Heart Throb), 086-00-9252 (Sparkler), and 086-00-8412 (Surprise).
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies are no longer being produced. They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




Earth Pony Collection - Series 2

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Here's what we know:
  • Ponies come with a brush and ribbon.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies may still be found at Meijer, Cracker Barrel, or Boscov's, as well as potentially at retail outlet stores like Marshall's.
  • They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




Twinkle-Eyed Collection

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Variations:
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Gingerbread variant photos by @Clipper


Here's what we know:
  • Ponies come with a comb, ribbon, and sticker.
Price: $9.99

Where to buy:
  • These ponies may still be found at Meijer, Cracker Barrel, or Boscov's, as well as potentially at retail outlet stores like Marshall's.
  • They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




40th Anniversary Collector Ponies

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Here's what we know:
  • Ponies come with a brush, ribbon, and mini collector poster.
Price: $14.99

Where to buy:
Butterscotch:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJXNB2Y5
Minty: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJXF511F
Bluebelle: https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Anniversary-Original/dp/B0BJXQ81TJ/
Blossom: https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Anniversary-Original/dp/B0BJY7F18S/r
Cotton Candy: https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Anniversary-Original/dp/B0BJXZ77NH/
Snuzzle: https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Anniversary-Original/dp/B0BJY7YJSL/
  • These ponies may be found at Meijer, Cracker Barrel, or Boscov's, as well as potentially at retail outlet stores like Marshall's.
  • They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




40th Anniversary Plush

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Here's what we know:
  • Some ponies have a 40th Anniversary logo under one hoof.
Price: $14.99

Where to buy:
Firefly:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Anniversary-Unicorn/dp/B0BJYFHMGB/
................https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Unicorn-and-Pegasus-Plush-Firefly/2544305941
Glory: https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Anniversary-Unicorn/dp/B0BJYD8NZ6/
...............https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Unicorn-and-Pegasus-Plush-Glory/3405931066
Moondancer: https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Anniversary-Unicorn/dp/B0BJXWXNL2/
...............https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Unicorn-and-Pegasus-Plush-Moondancer/1732935062
  • They may be found on auction sites like Ebay or through third-party sellers on sites like Walmart.com and Amazon.com, as well as online sites and stores that carry collectible and/or pop culture-related items.




40th Anniversary pearly Cotton Candy, Blossom, and mini Glory

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Here's what we know:

  • Set includes Blossom and Cotton Candy with a pearly sheen, as well as a mini Glory. Includes brush.
Price: $19.99

Where to buy:



40th Anniversary Celestial Ponies

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Here's what we know:
  • Based on this unreleased concept art of "Fancy Swirl Ponies" from the 1980s:
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Price: $14.99

Where to buy:
Aurora:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Celestial-Ponies-Aurora/3238329879
Nova: https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Celestial-Ponies-Nova/3765226204
Polaris: https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Celestial-Ponies-Polaris/3968262952
Milky Way: https://www.walmart.com/ip/My-Little-Pony-Celestial-Ponies-Milky-Way/1286649127

All on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPJZHT6Y




40th Anniversary Rescue at Midnight Castle minis

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Here's what we know:
  • 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTORS SET My Little Pony is celebrating 40 years of magic and friendship. Join in the celebration when you take him this limited edition collector set!
    6 PONIES INCLUDED This set includes 6 My Little Pony figures, including Firefly, Twilight, Applejack, Medley, Moon Dancer, and Bowtie.
    RECREATE YOUR FAVORITE SCENES Recreate your favorite scenes from the My Little Pony Rescue at Midnight Castle animated series with your classically-styled mini figures!
    2-INCH MINI FIGURES Standing about 2-inches tall, these adorable pony mini figures are perfectly sized for display or play!
    REAL HAIR TAILS Each pony has a real hair tail that your little ones will love to brush, style, and braid.
Price: $19.99

Where to buy:



40th Anniversary Mystery minis

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Here's what we know:
  • Pony fan Eleanor C. has figured out what codes on the bottom of the boxes correspond to which ponies:
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  • 1: Starflower
    2: Cotton Candy
    3: Gusty
    4: Moondancer
    5: Bubbles
    6: Spike
    7: Ember

    So the box in the photo above would have a Bubbles inside because the 3rd digit from the end is a 5.
Price: $3.99 - 5.99 depending on retailer

Where to buy:







Prototypes

A "prototype" is an item that is created to pitch to manufacturers and/or retailers in hopes that they will choose to put the item through production. The existence of these items and photos is in NO way a guarantee that they will be produced.


Flutter ponies
(Not being produced at this time)

[This news acquired through a company representative at the 2019
My Little Pony Fair]

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Photo from the New York Toy Fair 2019 Basic Fun display



Pretty Parlor with Lemon Drop
(Not being produced at this time)

[This news acquired through a company representative at the 2019
My Little Pony Fair]

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Photo from the New York Toy Fair 2019 Basic Fun display

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(Lemondrop Prototype photos courtesy of Apostolos Kampitsas)







IN THE FUTURE: News & Rumors


Previously:

xCanadensis had the incredible opportunity to go to the Dallas Toy show, where she was able to get lots of amazing details on upcoming MLP merchandise from Basic Fun:




These 40th Anniversary ponies were spotted on Amazon Spain and Amazon Australia showing new interpretations of the original 6's symbols:
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These 40th Anniversary prototype photos were posted by xCanadensis on Twitter on 9/20/22:

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They are allegedly already slated to be available at Amazon and other retailers.
Follow xCanadensis on Instagram.


Facebook user Kaylea received this response from Basic Fun on 7/8/22:
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MLPTP member @LadyMoondancer received this letter from Basic Fun after sending an inquiry:
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The Flower Fantasy Ponies are NOT confirmed at this time. As the letter above states, retailers will have to approve the distribution before production will be confirmed.



The MLPTP was sent this screencap of a conversation with Basic Fun on 10/20/19:
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This Facebook exchange seems to confirm the future release of Baby Ponies:
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This placard was on display via a 2019 My Little Pony Fair staff member on behalf of Basic Fun:
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Where we were also told:
- Flutter ponies are not planned to be produced at this time
- Lemondrop and Pretty Parlor set is not planned to be produced at this time
- The Target exclusive item will be something "like the Stranger Things Applejack"


Foxtale said:
- The Purple Playset (the recolored pretty parlor) was not picked up by a retailer. Which in turn means they are not going to be produced at this time (not necessarily scrapped but not being made yet either). That being said, it was implied that they are trying to work on something even more exciting in the near future so keep your eyes peeled! So the main point of the bullet was that something new and exciting is on the way so stay tuned!

-The hesitation for showing the purple playset and the flutter ponies back in Feb. was that no retailer had purchased them yet. This means there was no guarantee they would be made so as to not get people’s hopes up. Unfortunately someone else did end up taking pictures and they made it out there when they were not confirmed.



Media/Etc:

Video from Better Homes and Gardens posted on 3/6/18:

 
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I just bought 5 of the 6 at my Target today! I used the info MBJ gave, called them and they held them for me. Unfortunately, they didn't have Cotton Candy, but I'm happy that I was able to get what I got!

But if anyone does come across an extra Cotton Candy and wants to part with it for cost + shipping, let me know!
 
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Indigo eh? My sister works at the Head Office. Time to get her to watch for the Pretty Parlour for me. I got the re-releases of these guys the last time they were done (10 years ago?) but OMG I want the pretty parlour if Indigo picks it up when made...
 
So far I ended up with 4 of 6. I was going to get only Minty, but once I saw everyone's Ponies I thought this is a chance to sorta relive the joy of opening new G1s like when I was a teen, so I said "GIMME ALL OF DEM". And my lovely Poopsie found me 4.

Oh, and I have an extra Bluebelle if anyone needs her. I just want cost and shipping. And a hug.
 
Packaged pictures of the Rainbow ponies have shown up too. But not in stores yet as far as I know. The good news is that the actual Sunlight figure has her proper symbol rather than her cloud looking like a green blob, lol. Guess that one was a prototype.
 
So far I ended up with 4 of 6. I was going to get only Minty, but once I saw everyone's Ponies I thought this is a chance to sorta relive the joy of opening new G1s like when I was a teen, so I said "GIMME ALL OF DEM". And my lovely Poopsie found me 4.

Oh, and I have an extra Bluebelle if anyone needs her. I just want cost and shipping. And a hug.

Would you ship Bluebelle to the UK? She is the only one I really want x
 
I broke down and bought 1 today. I wasn't going to because I have the first set of re-released original 6 and getting them again seemed redundant but I wanted the poster and couldn't help myself, my store had Snuzzle, Blossom, Cotton Candy and Butterscotch. I left with Butterscotch. If anyone is looking for a particular one I have 2 Targets right by me, I don't mind looking for ya.
 
I broke down and bought 1 today. I wasn't going to because I have the first set of re-released original 6 and getting them again seemed redundant but I wanted the poster and couldn't help myself, my store had Snuzzle, Blossom, Cotton Candy and Butterscotch. I left with Butterscotch. If anyone is looking for a particular one I have 2 Targets right by me, I don't mind looking for ya.

@Gingerbread I'm still looking for Cotton Candy. If you'll pick one up for me, I can pay cost + shipping.
 
I really want a Minty
 
@bluerose9978 I am driving by there this afternoon, I will pop in and see if she's still there. If so I'll grab her!
@Ology I will look for Minty too and grab her if she's there.

The ponies weren't located with the FIM at my Target. I really had to search around before I found them. They were on an endcap in the toy isles with a bunch of other rereleased 70's-80's toys. There was Strawberry Shortcake dolls, Stretch Armstrong... but they only had one tiny section allotted for the ponies and it wasn't for each pony but just all mixed together. They only had 4 out, so I wonder if they have more and just restock as needed since it's such a limited space? Seems to be a theory that fits with some of the stories I hear with people having a hard time finding them.
 
When I got mine, my husband called Target and they just got them ready for us to pick up. But they only had 5 of the 6. So someone had already bought Cotton Candy. Our Target is pretty small. My husband also went to two other Super Targets and they had them but no Cotton Candy. Apparently little girls around here are snatching them up :)
 
I want to find them in the wild! I went to Target yesterday and their space was gone! The sticker was still there but a stocker had pushed the SSC dolls over into it. I keep getting the feeling that I will never see them even though they sold out on day 1 here.
 
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