Happy Holidays!

Wow, I can't believe it is already December and will soon be a new year! I've been on a bit of a pony hiatus lately but still manage to check out the boards. There are some really exciting things on the horizon for the MLP brand including a new "Newborn Cuties" line. I must admit that after seeing some photos of the new products I'm really looking forward to them.

I don't have any book updates at the moment, but stay tuned. I'm sure they'll be coming soon.

I'll be sitting on a beach sipping fruity drinks in a few short days and may not post again until the holiday festivities are over. With that said, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holiday. May all your pony wishes come true!

Calling All G2 Collectors!

As many of you know, The My Little Pony G2 Collector’s Inventory is almost ready for print! I am so excited about this project on so many levels. First, it is the first time G2 ponies will have a guide of there own, and secondly, because I had the opportunity to collaborate with some truly awesome G2 collectors to put together an amazing resource.

Priced Nostalgia Press has been really great about doing things right and not rushing the final product. However, they are determined to have the book on shelves by December in time for the Christmas rush which means all of the loose ends have to be tied up by November 15th at the absolute latest! I’ve been told that the majority of the book is formatted and ready to go, and I’ve been promised a book mock-up very soon which I am SO anxious to see!

To make the G2 Collector’s Inventory match the format of other guides in the Collector’s Inventory Series and to allow for wider release, Priced Nostalgia will be requiring me to include a price guide on the G2s. I have kept detailed records of final value auction prices over the last several years, but since G2s are so sporadic on the market it may be months or even years between listed items and prices can be all over the place. What I’d like to do is conduct a G2 “price check” survey among avid G2 collectors in which they complete a value chart for every G2 pony both loose and MIB using five dollar price ranges (Ex: $5-$10) or for higher priced items, they could include an approximate value estimate. Then all of this data could be analyzed together. I really hope that you will consider filling one out to help make the price guide as accurate as possible. The “price check survey” document can be sent to you through email and can be emailed to summer@purplepajamapress.com when complete. Please let me know if you would be willing to participate by either posting a comment or sending an email to summer@purplepajamapress.com Please provide an email address where I can send the survey.

Update 11/3/08:Wow! Thanks so much to all of you that have contacted me about participating in the G2 Price Guide Survey! You are all awesome!

It's Halloween!

Dressing up and going to a party? Handing out candy at your house? Turning off all the lights and pretending you aren't home?

Whatever your plans may be, Happy Halloween!

More Hasbro Tour Footage

While I'm waiting for things to calm down enough to find time to blog, here's another video we took of Bonnie Zacherle discussing My Little Pony during the 2008 MLP Fair Hasbro Tour. Also, if you have a specific footage request from the Providence Fair, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Better Late Than Never!

As promised (months ago...) here is a video clip we took of My Little Pony creator Bonnie Zacherle discussing how she came up with the idea of MLP. I have hours of additional footage of the Providence MLP Fair to sort through and upload, but sadly I also have about 20 other things I should be working on as well.

Now back to my list. Enjoy!

-S

Calling All Owners of The My Little Pony G1 Collector's Inventory

Get your detective hats and magnifying glasses ready! Now is your chance to report any errors, omissions, or typos you've found in your copy of The My Little Pony G1 Collector's Inventory. I am aware of few things that slipped past the editors but I need your help to see if you can find any additional mistakes! Now is your opportunity to help improve the best My Little Pony Guide available and make it even better!

Please email summer@purplepajamapress.com to report errors. Thanks for the support!

A company called Riordan based out of the UK recently released a collection of sterling silver (and enamel) My Little Pony Core 7 G3 Charms. They're cute, but for £28.99, I think I'll pass.

Not to mention, the ponies don't have symbols and are kind of loud.

Yes, I do realize that the target market is 3-6 year old girls.