Lovely Tickle and SoSilver share images of new ponies from Italian Hasbro catalogue. Pony-Nut-Luna and others confirm the new mail order pony is Sun Shimmer, since Hasbro has sent out a postcard stating that stock of the first mail order is now depleted and states her by name.

Little B finds a Silly Sunshine found at a Kansas Target. The item was not listed in the computer and no others could be found in the store. A mistake? Or perhaps these items will start showing up on Target shelves soon... Can't get to the MLPTP? Temp MLPTP Frame. Ahrian shares pics of the new MLP bubblebath found at Wal-Mart. EspressoSnail reports that Hasbro finally put Sweet Song's picture up on the MLP site. :)

IPD 2004 Banner contest ending soon. Visit some of the entries! BTW, EZboards are down for updating if you're wondering why you can't get to some of the boards...

Tori reports that Marz Distributing has listed new jewel ponies for the fall. The interesting thing to note is that it lists: Star Dasher, Wondermint, Sapphire Shores, and Sunshimmer as the ponies. Last we heard, Sunshimmer was going to be the new mail order, so now we're confused. ;) So which is it going to be? Mail order? Jewel pony? Both? Hopefully this is just a name mix-up, so we'll have to wait and see who she really ends up being...

WyndSilver shares a few pages of Hasbro's recent stock report, including some notes on MLP.

Hasbro forwards a delightful email to its pony fans (visit www.mylittlepony.com to sign up for emails like this):

"As a dedicated MY LITTLE PONY collector, we wanted you to be among the first to own these new ponies!

After receiving an overwhelming response to the eBay auction held for the launch of MY LITTLE PONY in 2003, Hasbro will again offer fans and collectors the opportunity to be among the first to own a pony from the initial production run of the highly-anticipated 2004 MY LITTLE PONY basic assortment introductions. A set of 50 of each participating new pony will be sold through the eBay auctions.

Seven ponies from the Friendship Ball collection will be the first available through auction in 2004. Beginning May 7th, fans can bid online on three Jewel ponies (50 STAR DASHER, 50 SAPPHIRE SHORES, 50 WONDERMINT) and four Sparkle ponies (50 DENIM BLUE, 50 DESSERT BLOSSOM, 50 PEACHY PIE, 50 RAINBOW SWIRL). Beginning May 7th, the auction can be found at: http://hasbro.ed10.net/t/74WZ/M33O/RF/40CU72

The ponies will come fully packaged, including a brush for pony's hair. In addition, each set of ponies will be labeled with a tamper-evident seal as one of the "First 50 Pieces", making them an instant collectible classic."

Tikibirds finds new images of Petal Dove (and more). IPD 2004 Banner contest ending soon. New product pics from the UK courtesty of Tic Tac Toe.

Summing up recent events, new ponies are now showing up in Singapore and New Zealand (which means they can't be that far off for the rest of us, we hope). New Zealand now has the Sparkle ponies, too. LilAlleyCat finds new beach towel. 2004 Profiles updated.

Shannon reports Silver Song and Silly Sunshine are now out in Australia (also been popping up on eBay). Lilithdrff shares pics of the new MLP bedding for '04 (not out yet).

GoldenClopper finds new sparkle and evening wear ponies at his TRU in Singapore!!!

TickledSunriser spots more new bags at Target.

Hasbro reports MLP doing well in its first-quarter earnings.

MyKeidyLovesPonies reports the name of the new mail order will offer Sun Shimmer pony (or Sunshimmer). This pony should be available within a month and will ship to anyone who has not had their orders for Dazzle fulfilled since she became unavailable. Sorry, no pics yet!

Tina reports from Germany, "Hasbro Germany already offered different stores to make Exclusive-Ponys for them, but they were not interested, because the purchase of the quantity, they have to take, is too high for them. Toys 'R' Us is the only store, that brings out one Exclusive-Pony. It is Petal Blossom with baby. TRUs will only bring more, if they sell enough of them. There will be a new video out in August. It will be offered as a promo, together as a bundle with the new Sparkly & Jeweled Ponys. The name of the video is "Dancing in the Clouds". I've seen the Wishing Well set with the [Charming Birthday] video in several other stores, too. This is an Easter promotion. Currently at TRUs, they will give you a free Sparkle works backpack, if you buy MLP-articles for 25 Euro and over."

Spirit Dancer 3 reports MLP toothbrushes are now in the US (spotted at a local grocery store). Julzchaz finds the new style umbrella (with Sparkleworks handle) at TRU and MLP beach towels at Kmart. Baby Bellaluna finds new registry names:
 

SILVER LINING	BOW TIE	DENIM BLUE
TWIRLING FUN WITH LOOP-DE-LA (of the skating/ballet sets)

Sundazzle finds Tiny Tins in Canada. Bunny spots MLP lightswitch cover for all your pony room decorating needs...

Happy Holidays if you celebrated. See pics of the new Jewel Ponies (thanks, Aurora) estimated for release in May. Should be a good pony summer. :)
 

More pics of Silly Sunshine and Silver Song courtesy of Misanthropony. Apparently these gals have little symbols added around their hoof hearts. (Please note that these have not been seen in stores yet, but should come in anytime between now and the summer). New Cotton Candy and Rainbow Dash Charms spotted at Disney's Once Upon a Toy store (thanks, TrulyBelle).

Sea Glory finds finds pics that confirm Silver Song and Silly Sunshine. Sabrina shares pictures of her daughter’s birthday cake. Fun things to do with your Tiny Tins!