G1 Basic Fun Retro Ponies: A Collector's Guide

Stellaluna said:
Man, I really dropped the ball with these. I don't know... I guess I thought they'd always be around and that BF would keep making more. I only just recently became interested in them but I guess it's too late. My Targets don't even stock BF products anymore.
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If you're still looking for them, they pop up on Amazon and ebay from time to time. Not the same price point but still...
 
We only have once Cracker Barrel in my state and it isn't fairly easy to get to so I'll have to call before hand I suppose. By chance if any of you have a chance to grab any extra TEs if they are near you and are willing to ship them let me know!
 
I have two Cracker Barrels in my area. At what point is Basic Fun going to start selling their items there? Also is it like, completely official at this point that they're not doing business with Target anymore?
 
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Stellaluna said:
I have two Cracker Barrels in my area. At what point is Basic Fun going to start selling their items there? Also is it like, completely official at this point that they're not doing business with Target anymore?
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I'm pretty sure that Target dropped them for good. They just got hit too hard during Covid lockdown. We don't have Cracker Barrel here, so I hope some are willing to pick up extras to sell at cost.
 
Update!: My local Cracker Barrel's carry Gusty, Sparkler, and Surprise. One seems to only have a bunch of Gusty in the back while the other one has only a bunch of Sparkler in the back. Go figure. Anyway, if anyone needs these pm me and I'll be happy to help! :)
 
Stellaluna said:
Update!: My local Cracker Barrel's carry Gusty, Sparkler, and Surprise. One seems to only have a bunch of Gusty in the back while the other one has only a bunch of Sparkler in the back. Go figure. Anyway, if anyone needs these pm me and I'll be happy to help! :)
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Do they have both versions of gusty? The first wave has red in her tail and the second is like the original with no red in her tail.
 
I only bought two and both of them she has a solid green tail. I can't say for all the ones they had in the back room but they're likely all duplicates, too.
 
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Still no TE, I stopped by again yesterday *not so patiently taps foot in front of toys in store*
 
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I keep imagining people camping out ahead of time like they did for the new iPhones. That's pretty much where my priorities are - new iPhone? Meh. TE Ponies being rereleased? Throws tent, pillow, sleeping bag and some snacks in the car and speeds off to the nearest retailer.
 
Rainribbon said:
I keep imagining people camping out ahead of time like they did for the new iPhones. That's pretty much where my priorities are - new iPhone? Meh. TE Ponies being rereleased? Throws tent, pillow, sleeping bag and some snacks in the car and speeds off to the nearest retailer.
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I’ve been checking my local Toys R Us stores 2-3 times a week. I feel like I camp out, but it’s worked out for my G5 hunting. Lol
 
Skybreeze said:
I’ve been checking my local Toys R Us stores 2-3 times a week. I feel like I camp out, but it’s worked out for my G5 hunting. Lol
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Oh man, if it's worked for you that's all the validation I need. I'm fully prepared to be on a first-name basis with some of the employees. It's called *dedication*. :lolpony: Is there any new info because Oct. 1 is three days away...anything concrete to show they'll be pushed back?
 
I just got back from a little road trip and decided to check in some random Cracker Barrels on the way back. Turns out there are tons of them conveniently placed right along route I-95! Anyway, I did have some luck...especially being someone who has just started out collecting these because there was a variety. I got Trickles, Tickle, Pinwheel, Flutterbye and Sparkler.

The only Tickle I could find had a loose puffy sticker in the box that's floating around. I plan to keep my collection in the boxes because I love the packaging, but I was wondering about if it ever comes time to part with them...will MiB collectors care if I open the box only to reposition the sticker or should I just leave it as is? It's a little sad seeing it missing from its rightful place!
 
Gingerbread said:
Well, maybe it's ponies, maybe it's hashbrown casserole that keeps me going back LOL
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I'm a fan of their rainbow trout, seasonal fruit teas and old timey goodies. Their hashbrown casserole is good too. Their biscuits otoh are dry.
 
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