My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

[RaphAndDonnie]

I'll admit, I saw Equestria Girls and thought it was ok, even though Sunset Shimmer sucked as a villain and she was reformed like Nightmare Moon and Discord But that sequel trailer...that doesn't even make sense canonically. Twilight had a few days to go into that world to get her crown back or else the portal would close forever...so how can she be there again?

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Ugh, as if the first one wasn't bad enough, they had to go and make a sequel? Granted, I never saw Equestria Girls, but I saw trailers for it, and it looked horrendous.

I never understood the appeal of Equestria Girls either...just shows the Bronies will eat up any old s*it fed to them and they'll support it.

If anything, I just feel like they're wasting a perfectly good oppertunity to do a new Jem movie.

[Candy Kappa]

Equestria Girls was fun enough, but a sequel?

Unless it's the actual pony Twilight returning, I don't see how they can get their freaky human-pony hybrid powers. Did another villain steal the crown and go to the human dimension?

[Leo656]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

If anything, I just feel like they're wasting a perfectly good oppertunity to do a new Jem movie.

I totally endorse a world that has a lot more Jem and the Holograms. I loved that show for some reason. I suspect it had a lot to do with coming on right after He-Man on the USA Network back in the day.

Anyways... this is funny but, my wife recently got us watching this show. Neither of us ever paid attention to it but for some reason she DVRed a bunch of episodes and randomly put it on one afternoon, and now we pretty much watch a few every Sunday afternoon. I actually like it, it's goofy but it's harmless and sometimes it's really f*cking funny. I didn't wanna like it and she used to make fun of it too - still not sure what made her decide to start watching it in the first place - but we just kinda gave up and now we like it. The characters have a ton of personality. That's probably why it's so popular. And I didn't know Tara Strong was in it, I'm a big fan of hers.

She DVRed the Equestria Girls thing the other day but we haven't seen it yet. Seems like they're just trying to sell more toys or something, I'unno. I'm kind of out of the loop, we only saw up to early Season Two so far. She's got like 70-something episodes on DVR; has this show really been around that long? Yeesh. I find out about things late.

[Wildcat]

Equestria Girls 2? Ehhh, as long as it stays out of the main series. I saw the first one to see what it was like. Ok I suppose. I didnt really care for it. Doubt I'll watch 2.

I started watching the series because it looked cute. I really like the environments and art style. The writing turned out to be good so I kept watching.

I didnt even know it had a huge fandom for awhile. Its funny cause its like the only cartoon I dont take seriously. I enjoy it for being fun and cheerful. Ive seen people say the fandom ruined it but If you can't push it aside and ignore it...thats really on you. Its not the shows fault.

[Leo656]

Yeah, I never get that. "The fans ruined (Franchise X) for me." Don't talk to them, I guess? I can totally see how someone else's over- or -under-enthusiasm for something I liked could potentially skew my own enjoyment of it after prolonged exposure, so I just kind of don't bother. This is the only "fandom" message board I go on and I'm not even 100% sure why that is or how it started.

As I understand it, MLP has some odd fans. OK, so does everything? If you don't go looking for those people and what they partake in/of, it may as well not exist to you, no? Makes sense to me. You can let weird people ruin anything if you let 'em.

I'unno, it's a neat show. I'd rather just watch it and laugh at it than dissect it or its fans. I'm nobody's analyst.

I dig Rainbow Dash; she's like the punk rock Pony. I like how she's a huge narcissist. I do like how they so often show why that's bad trait to have, but seriously, anyone who could create Sonic Rain-Booms wouldn't be humble about it, probably.

[Wildcat]

Ya I see people complain its become too popular or in your face with the internet and all. That doesn't bother me personally, it just doesn't make sense that would ruin your experience. Thats other people doing stuff.

I like all the ponies. I don't really have a favorite. Ponyville or Equestria would make a great theme park attraction. I like their houses, like the treehouse and barn. I like that cupcake train too.

[Leo656]

I could see that as a kind of Six Flags/Sesame Place kinda thing for kids. That could actually be big money if marketed properly. I could see that being a thing. Just the merch booths and theme stores alone could be hugely profitable. But MLP has always been something that drifts in and out of popularity every few years, so maybe it doesn't have the staying power to support such an ambitious endeavor.

[Wildcat]

Ya I don't know who would do it...Six Flags, Universal Studios? Not Disneyland.

On a side note the toys dont really match the cartoon. There was talk of LEGO sets for awhile but they said they have no plans for it.

[Bossa Nova]

MLP toys have never really matched the cartoons. I've only really seen a huge demand for "show accurate" ponies from very recent fans of the FiM show, and many many longtime collectors easily separate the toys from the show. Personally I'm on board with them, and when it comes to ponies I don't really see the huge desire for 100% show accurate ponies-their huge play factor is their brushable hair, it shouldn't matter if it matches the show completely.

[Wildcat]

Uhh, it does matter if theyre cartoon accurate, for collecting. We always want cartoon accurate TMNT. Why is MLP excused? Alot of opportunity for great toys here.

Alot of the Nick figures arnt cartoon accurate so I can understand peoples complaints with miss represented figures from that line. The OT figures weren't even close to being cartoon accurate...hence the Classics line.

From what Ive seen the original 80s ponies matched the cartoon. The FiM line are exaggerated to look more cute and babyish and the Princess Celestia figure was pink/purple until recently. Im sure that was weird to some kids.

Closest cartoon accurate-MLP toys are the Funko figures.

[Candy Kappa]

The kids magazine about MLP did have screen accurate ponies, I managed to get Pinkie Pie for my girlfriend when the leftover magazines was sent back in return, but the store I work in didn't get new magazines. But I'd imagine they made one of each main character.

The blind bag collectible are nice too, except Applejack don't have her hat.

[Bossa Nova]

Because MLP and TMNT are two COMPLETELY different franchises and collected by different types of people??? And you'll actually notice that the original 80's ponies did NOT match the cartoon 100%, because the original 80's show didn't even really have a set cast of characters. Sure, there were more often seen ponies like Fizzy, Gusty, Wind Whistler, Buttons and North Star, but honestly, the show wasn't like how it is now. The toys themselves were all over the place, try looking up just how many ponies were released back then and you'll see that a majority of the toys released were never even IN the show.

Yes, there have been some issues with ponies not being the right colors, but if you talk to many actual COLLECTORS of ponies, you'll notice that many prefer brushable hair as opposed to screen accurate molded hair, and many would prefer more ponies in general, even if they never actually made it on screen. The bronies are a completely different fanbase than longtime collectors, many of which are young men who are used to action figures (like TMNT) where everything has to match 100%. But only up until recently, MLP has been collected by a very different type of fan, where variety and play-factor tends to outweigh screen accuracy-not to mention the fact that brushable hair is easy enough to style into television show styles. Funko figures are nice if you want something that matches the show, but they have absolutely zero play value other than sitting on your shelf and looking nice.

[RaphAndDonnie]

Originally Posted by Bossa Nova

Yes, there have been some issues with ponies not being the right colors, but if you talk to many actual COLLECTORS of ponies, you'll notice that many prefer brushable hair as opposed to screen accurate molded hair, and many would prefer more ponies in general, even if they never actually made it on screen.

Yep. I collect G1-G3's (along with G4's, of course) and I would much rather the ponies have brushable hair or have some neat new feature, like the Secret Surprise ponies, then being show accurate. I used to pitch a b*itch about them not being show accurate and even tried cutting my G4's hair to match how they looked in the show but now I couldn't care less.

[Leo656]

Wow, people do their research. Respect.

Mary wanted to watch that Equestria Girls movie yesterday. 'S'alright. More or less seemed like a long episode with an unusual plot. I liked how well everyone's personalities carried over. The voice acting and the characterization is really good in this show, I have to admit.

We don't really collect much of any toys at all anymore, let alone MLP stuff. What's hilarious is, I never cared about or watched the 80s stuff, but my older sister who didn't live with us did, and when she outgrew any of her old toys, she just dumped it all in our basement, since there was no room at our grandmother's place. So I always had boxes of Ponies sitting in the basement next to all my He-Man stuff. I barely paid attention to them, but I definitely saw them a lot. I think I might have occasionally had one of them give He-Man directions to Snake Mountain, since talking ponies would entirely fit in He-Man's existing continuity. I don't remember what any of them looked like. I wonder if any of them would be worth anything? My niece ended up with all that stuff, regardless.

As I said, we don't really collect toys anymore, but we do occasionally collect stuffed animals of licensed characters, and she was thinking about the ones at Build-A-Bear. We used to do the Build-A-Bear thing alllll the time.

[Wildcat]

Originally Posted by Bossa Nova

Because MLP and TMNT are two COMPLETELY different franchises and collected by different types of people??? And you'll actually notice that the original 80's ponies did NOT match the cartoon 100%, because the original 80's show didn't even really have a set cast of characters. Sure, there were more often seen ponies like Fizzy, Gusty, Wind Whistler, Buttons and North Star, but honestly, the show wasn't like how it is now. The toys themselves were all over the place, try looking up just how many ponies were released back then and you'll see that a majority of the toys released were never even IN the show.

Yes, there have been some issues with ponies not being the right colors, but if you talk to many actual COLLECTORS of ponies, you'll notice that many prefer brushable hair as opposed to screen accurate molded hair, and many would prefer more ponies in general, even if they never actually made it on screen. The bronies are a completely different fanbase than longtime collectors, many of which are young men who are used to action figures (like TMNT) where everything has to match 100%. But only up until recently, MLP has been collected by a very different type of fan, where variety and play-factor tends to outweigh screen accuracy-not to mention the fact that brushable hair is easy enough to style into television show styles. Funko figures are nice if you want something that matches the show, but they have absolutely zero play value other than sitting on your shelf and looking nice.

Im not talking about the hair. Thats the toy's selling point...like I said before FiM are exaggerated to look more cutesy. The mold doesn't match. Just looked up some pics of the original MLP and the figures match pretty good. Toys that dont appear on TV isnt even an issue. OT TMNT was full of them. It is nice to have extra characters if you want them. My complaint is accuracy...not the hair or extra ponies.

Also the playsets dont really do the show justice either. Theyre more like basic backdrops. Im just saying overall they could be better. I know Funko's are just for display.

I don't talk to alot of MLP fans but I still think collectors would appreciate more accurate figures at least. Maybe even ones with non-brushing hair, like Funko. Its nice to have a choice or variation. Most of the fanmade stuff like plushies are way better than the official stuff...like this http://www.equestriadaily.com/2013/0...ation-113.html These are fantastic, wish I had some of them.

[ZariusTwo]

Some alleged leaks have surfaced, with new designs for some of the Mane Six, some writers are apparently unhappy with the creative direction of the show, and there's plans to end FIM in 2019 and replace it with something more action focused
https://www.funnyjunk.com/channel/po...70c946_6466638

[Utrommaniac]

I don't buy it. Looks more like fanart that someone decided to be a troll with.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Some alleged leaks have surfaced, with new designs for some of the Mane Six, some writers are apparently unhappy with the creative direction of the show, and there's plans to end FIM in 2019 and replace it with something more action focused
https://www.funnyjunk.com/channel/po...70c946_6466638

Looks really fake to me.

There's no reason to change the designs or end the shown so soon. Its still going strong, we just got a movie this year that made a profit for Hasbro.

[TMNT_Guy]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

there's plans to end FIM in 2019 and replace it with something more action focused
https://www.funnyjunk.com/channel/po...70c946_6466638

I heard the opposite: that the new show would be more cutesy and have new ponies attending a "Friendship School" so I guess we'll find out if any of this is true in time.

I wouldn't be surprised if the show was rebooted by the end of season 9 as is rumored. Disappointed, sure, but not surprised. It's an amazing feat that this toy focused series has managed to last even this long, let alone one marketed to girls. For comparison: by the time Friendship is Magic airs it's 8th season, Transformers will be on it's 4th cartoon series since 2010.