Rebeldream finds the Twinkle Twirl Dance Studio on sale at Wal-Mart with 2 free sparkle ponies (Desert Blossom, Peachy Pie, Denim Blue, Rainbow Swirl).

TraderTif spots some interesting pony-related merchandise, including brushes, combs, and tags for your luggage. Check it out at All Aboard Toys.

Frilly Frocks Plush Update: There are no plans to make another jumbo plush item available through the points program. If your order for the plush Frilly Frocks pony was postmarked before January 18th, 2005 and you do not receive one because stock is depleted, you will be receiving a postcard with information regarding this situation. It would appear Hasbro has decided to make more of plush ponies for both the US and Canada. The postcard will give instructions on what to do if you want to wait the 17-20 weeks it will take to get the plush or if you want to have your points returned (so be sure you keep an eye out for this and respond to it when you get it). If you have had your points returned and you know your order was postmarked before the deadline stated above, call Hasbro for information on how to get back on the list. (Our thanks to Hasbro and everyone who worked hard to resolve this.)

Frilly Frocks plush update from Hasbro (taken from the official site): Prior orders for the FRILLY FROCKS Jumbo Plush Pony are being processed based on the date received. Some orders already have been fulfilled. For those who submitted orders but have not yet received the item, both in the U.S. and Canada, please note the following: Each person who submitted an order that was postmarked by January 18 and has not yet received the FRILLY FROCKS pony, will receive a written response indicating that due to back order problems there will be a delay in shipping the item. Those who submitted orders postmarked after January 18 will receive a full refund of their points and shipping/handling fee. Some customers have indicated they would prefer to receive a substitute product instead of a refund. Unfortunately, in this instance no suitable alternative product is available. We appreciate your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.

Also, UK McDonalds have ponies now (the same as the previously seen Dutch editions).

In G3 news, how about a camera? (Thanks, Laura.)

And if you love the classic MLP line, you have to check out this Glory figurine now available from the Hamilton Collection (we're trying to get some ordering information and will post when we have it in a few days). See pics on the MLPTP (thanks, ktexp2).

From Hasbro's management presentation:

My Little Pony delivers a wonderful, caring, not edgy world that girls and their moms love again. Around the world, there are over 20 million ponies in little girls' hands. And our intent is to keep the product as special as ever in 2005.

A Hasbro properties group team has developed extensive publishing and licensing programs to surround little girls and enhance their enjoyment of the brand.

For 2005, the new scene is Butterfly Island. A magical place where you might just find a Pegasus pony. The Butterfly Island adventure playset lets girls experience that magic at home.

In 2004, we had a breakout with the My Little Pony So-Soft pony, a soft, oversized My Little Pony to feed and nurture. For 2005, we bring Good Morning Sunshine, a pony that seems to be truly alive and that responds to every little girl's nurturing touch.

For holiday 2005, the Hasbro Property Group has developed a wonderful holiday movie entitled A Very Minty Christmas. This movie will be distributed direct to video through our Paramount Home Video relationship. Of course, we will offer toys and storybooks that lets girls enjoy this adventure at home.

Also, Breezie reports that an additional run of Frilly Frocks is being put together for Hasbro, Canada, to help fill some of the orders there. It might take a long time to get them, 17-22 weeks was suggested, but at least they are trying to fulfill the orders now.