New information about products coming to KBToys: MLP Wishing Well $9.99 (Sku: 824201; UPC: 076930233412), Celebration Super Hair ponies (Rainbow Flash and Petal Blossom) and the Celebration Salon with Amberlocks (not the value pack; thanks X-tina). See the 3' Kimono Plush that was given away during a promotion in Australia (for the Red Rooster restaurant chain; thanks Satin Slipper). Also see new bedding found in Australia (this pattern being different than the one typically found in the US; thanks Satin Slipper). Picture of the new pencil case from the UK TRU (thanks, Tic-Tac-Toe). You may browse the www.rixtins.com site to see some of the products being produced with 80s art (some of these are for sale on www.amazon.com; the rest may be found at specialty stores).

New MLP Playdoh set coming out mid-December! Grow, cut, and style Pinkie Pie’s mane and tail! Hasbro offering $100 Product Giveaway at www.mylittlepony.com. Play each day until Jan 9th. New copies of the MLP Sticker book have corrected the sticker count from 50 to 40 (thanks, SkyeSurfer). Kohls is offering this vanity case.  This was mentioned in a previous report, but at the time Kohls was updating their site and the listing was unavailable. Thanks Julie for reminding me to put it up now. Walmart still seems to have the best price on large MLP character pillows, though it would appear Target may now carry them, too (thanks, Kimono11 and Sharnofshade). Also, we get a lot of requests for MLP Birthday supplies. There are none on the market that we know of (not yet), so please let us know if you find any. Basic Fun reports that their mini MLP keychains will be coming out in Australia (thanks, Sparkle Baby Starflower). Set includes Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Minty, and Wysteria.

MO Pony Bead Bracelets are now being delivered; the charms have a flower, butterfly, and pony on them (thanks, Friskyryski). Celebration Salon now in Canada (thanks, Lovehaze). This is the one without the additional value pack ponies. A Ponyville map discovered by Merino. We also received a new email from Ponyville that starts out...

US-based collectors have been dreaming of this day...now you can buy APPLEJACK and MEADOWBROOK PONIES in two exclusive playsets. Originally sold only in Europe, these MY LITTLE PONY playsets are full of fun and available only at select retailers...

Interesting. Applejack has been in the US for some time now. Meadowbrook, too, though not as long as Applejack (and maybe they meant Amberlocks?). They were available in Australia, too, but I digress... if it had read Sweet Summertime and Winter Snow I would have been more excited. ;) hee hee...

Click Ponyville to enlarge.
Who do you suppose this is?
This sticker is found in the
Paint with Water & Sticker Book
By Bendan Publishing.
Perhaps Snowflake, though the sticker is actually quite purple...
 

Sneak Peaks of Rainbow Flash and Petal Blossom (thanks, Galaxy). It has been indicated that these are not princess ponies (though they come with crowns), but are long-haired ponies. New sources indicate that these ponies might not be out until spring (even though it was earlier indicated that they have already been shipped to stores; we simply do not know at this time which is accurate). Target and other retailers are now getting in new kid’s clothing sets, included hooded jackets and pants sets. Mervyn’s has a new floppy beach-type hat in blue-jean-style, plus other accessories (thanks, Sparklepony). New sticker kit available for sale on Barnes and Nobles (thanks, Princess Silverswirl). Petition  for a new official G3 MLP fanclub (from Peppermint Crunch).

Our computer was down earlier, so we have some news updates to catch up on. First off, there is a new survey on www.mylittlepony.com that you can fill out. Included in the survey is a question about what you’d like to see at a special MLP event that would likely be held in the year 2004 (such as sneak peeks of products for 2005; thanks AlliedMustang and Brian).

Updated 2004 Book List. Some interesting text excerpts from the UK magazine and annual, brought to us by TwilightStarshine.

“I remember a time long ago,” Kimono began, “when flying Pegasus Ponies used to ride the rainbows; the skies glowed with colour!”

Kimono is the most wise and knowing Pony in all of Ponyland. Kimono tells of times past, like when the forests were filled with beautiful Unicorns.

Interesting what these storyline snippets imply about the magical ponies of the past. Sure would make for some interesting fan-fics. Just how old is Kimono, anyway? ;)

We finally received our Dazzle Surprise. Profile Updated.

Think twice before hot-laminating your playmat, as it could melt.

Cafe and Salon value packs now available in Australia (thanks, Sunribbon).

Amazon.com now offering MLP diary and lunchbox set. A lot of people are wondering, “What is Tyvek?” If you took part in the recent Pony Points program and ordered a playmat, the playmat is made of this material. In the case of the playmat, it is a very thin, papery-plasticy material. Learn more (thanks, Sparkle-pony). Mail order items are still being delivered, so if you have not received yours, they may yet come this week or next. If you have received items in error, contact Hasbro (Hasbro might then direct you to Young America, the company handling the promotion). If you receive someone else’s package by mistake, just return it to your postal worker or post office to be resent at no charge to you. Shipping errors are now being reviewed.

Again, if you have accidentally received mail order items in a bundle with items addressed to other people, please return the items to your mail carrier, or contact your local post office (they should be able to take care of them at no cost to you). Promo-packs at Canadian Wal-Marts include Star Swirl or Autumn Skye (thanks, Lovehaze). MLP Pillow Plush found at Wal-Mart for $13.88, a much better deal than some other stores (thanks, Sparkle-pony). Basic Fun now making new MLP keychains (thanks, Nikidust). Glitter celebration 4-pack found in Big W store in Australia (thanks, Brightbow).

Promo-packs now at Wal-Mart in Canada (thanks, Lovehaze). Lots of people have not received their mail order items yet. Please wait patiently as some packages may not have been delivered yet. But be aware that there have been some reports of shipping errors where people have received boxes with other people’s boxes inside. Some details can be found here. If you have received other people’s boxes by mistake, please contact Hasbro and/or your local post office.

Dazzle Surprise makes appearance in mailbox in Nebraska, US (thanks, Kimono 11). Remember, Dazzle Surprise was shipped to US residents on Nov 4 and Oct 30th for some Canadians. It might take a while to get there, but she’ll get there! Waiting is hard, I know.

New MLP Game found at TRU (thanks, Kiyomi). It has 8 points. Click to enlarge.

Our friend, Heidi reporting from the frontlines:

“I talked to Hasbro today and they called me back at my house. I was at work but my mom took down all the info for me! Supposedly, they have indeed started shipping the items out but for some reason they have shipped everything separate. They still don't have the bracelets in to be shipped, but they shipped Dazzle Surprise out today, the playmat yesterday, and the video the day before. Crazy huh?”

Yes, very strange! But very exciting all the same.

Long awaited mail order items *might* be on their way to you soon. ;) People (Canadians in particular, it would appear) are starting to get their Dazzle Surprise ponies! Go here to find a link... Also, Berry Pickin’ Fun and Rain or Shine Garden Time now updated (thanks, Satin Slipper). Also, the MLP Fair has been confirmed for Las Vegas (August 2–3, 2004). More updates here. Can’t find MLP ornaments at Wal-Mart? Try ToysRUs or Target.

Berry Pickin’ and Rain or Shine Garden Time Pony Wear found in Australia (thanks, licketysplit and  arzosah). Interesting to note, items are packaged on card.