MLP Series 3 Mystery Mini Discussion

Postby **AquaticNeon** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:11 pm

Stunning we love you Funko keep up the awesome work!!! Best ponies available! Nightmare Moon is one amazing surprise she was my most wanted after Chrysalis!!!

Postby **missauru** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:14 pm

Best set yet, imo. I have wanted one or two in the past but I want a bunch of these! Excellent work, Funko

Postby **Arloe8** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:20 pm

Wonder if we will ever get color accurate versions of the rest of the Mane 6. Need a color Rarity and Applejack. I know there will be a GITD variant with this set. The quality and detail of the mini lines keep going upward. Ready for wave 4

Postby **frankusho** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:40 pm

This is a great set. I wonder what the Hot Topic exclusives (if any) will be.

Postby **renirawr** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:58 pm

I sold all of my pony mystery minis since they don't do much for me, but I love this wave! Still gonna skip getting any of the black ones, since that's the main reason I sold the others, but definitely need Chrysalis, Nightmare Moon and whatever HT exclusives there will be.

Also, is it just me or do Luna's eyes look... odd?

Postby **AquaticNeon** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:12 pm

Sadly Lunas eyes seem to have gotten the same fate as mini Aj, Pinkie.. oh well..

I have a feeling maybe the Hot Topic exclusives will be

Colored Rarity
Colored Applejack
Colored Big Mac
Colored Sweetie Drops
Colored Daring Do

Or maybe
Glow in the Dark Princess Luna
Glow in the Dark Queen Chrysalis
Glow in the Dark Nightmare Moon

Or maybe a combo? with Colored Spike, Candance, Cheese in Wave 4 I bet!

Postby **frankusho** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:22 pm

We do still have those random Chinese GITD Pinkie Pie and RD ones from a while back
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Postby **Galacticat** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:25 pm

So much want! I am so pre-ordering this box the SECOND it comes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they don't do any more 1/72 chase figures... or if they do, I hope they are ones I don't care about like Applebloom.

Postby **Seachell** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:26 pm

I'm super excited for Nightmare Moon and Chryssie! Also that Maud looks great. But, uh... is it just me or is Luna's eye very, very tiny?

Edit: Oh, whoops. Looks like people noticed before I replied!

Postby **Valde** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:28 pm

Galacticat wrote:So much want! I am so pre-ordering this box the SECOND it comes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they don't do any more 1/72 chase figures... or if they do, I hope they are ones I don't care about like Applebloom.

I assume they will keep with all 1/12 for the ponies, knock on wood.

I'm glad we are getting all of these characters, the secondary and thirdary ponies are really the most fun.

Postby **frankusho** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:34 pm

Valde wrote:
Galacticat wrote:So much want! I am so pre-ordering this box the SECOND it comes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they don't do any more 1/72 chase figures... or if they do, I hope they are ones I don't care about like Applebloom.

I assume they will keep with all 1/12 for the ponies, knock on wood.

I'm glad we are getting all of these characters, the secondary and thirdary ponies are really the most fun.

Yeah, I think the standard case comes with all 12 pictured, at least that's what I remember from ordering a standard series 2 case.

Postby **AquaticNeon** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:49 pm

frankusho wrote:We do still have those random Chinese GITD Pinkie Pie and RD ones from a while back

I'm almost positive they are fakes, the creators of the fakes show accurate of Pinkie/RD/DJ/Derpy also have glow versions of all four, the fakie china creators probably assumed there was a glow and show accurate version of all four so they made them that way. I don't think Pinkie or RD are going to be included.

Postby **brand42** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 3:24 am

This is a really awesome wave!!!

Lately, the Mystery Mini lines at HT have had 3 exclusives per line so if that holds up, I'm going to guess that it'll be the color versions of Spike, Cadence and Cheese Sandwich. Which I definitely want but I still want color versions of AJ and Rarity at least.

Postby **Kaljor** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:16 am

brand42 wrote:This is a really awesome wave!!!

Lately, the Mystery Mini lines at HT have had 3 exclusives per line so if that holds up, I'm going to guess that it'll be the color versions of Spike, Cadence and Cheese Sandwich. Which I definitely want but I still want color versions of AJ and Rarity at least.

I am not sure if those will be the color versions being released. The second series had Fluttershy, Lyra, and Spitfire as the color versions, and those were based upon figures released in series 1. They can still do color versions of some from series 1 and 2 if they wanted, especially AppleJack and Rarity, since they are part of the Mane 6. We will just have to wait and see.

Postby **Birdeh** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:01 am

I'm hoping for more GITDs! <3

Postby **Galacticat** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:17 pm

AquaticNeon wrote:
frankusho wrote:We do still have those random Chinese GITD Pinkie Pie and RD ones from a while back

I'm almost positive they are fakes, the creators of the fakes show accurate of Pinkie/RD/DJ/Derpy also have glow versions of all four, the fakie china creators probably assumed there was a glow and show accurate version of all four so they made them that way. I don't think Pinkie or RD are going to be included.

I am positive they are non-licensed products. There is a slightly "off" DJ as well. The fakes look pretty good- and it may even be that they are made by the same company that makes Funko (that happens a lot- a Chinese factory will make a few more runs of something to sell for itself). But I'm sure they are not prototypes or authorized/licensed Funko products.

In other news I ordered the case already! Toywiz and Entertainment Earth both have listings up already! I probably should have waited but couldn't stand the thought of them selling out- and I think this series will be VERY popular.

Postby **Birdeh** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:50 pm

I'm so conflicted right now, lol

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Postby **frankusho** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:03 pm

I figured they would be non-licensed products lol

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Postby **Galacticat** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 5:06 pm

frankusho wrote:I figured they would be non-licensed products .

Yeah- there have been a LOT of non-licensed Funko products around lately. I guess it speaks to Funko's popularity and success- but they can't be happy about it.

At first I thought maybe they were prototypes or factory seconds- and will admit I got a set of the ponies that include the GITD Pinkie and Dash with that thought in mind. But there have been more and more available- from so many different Chinese sellers- on ebay, Taobao, AliExpress, Amazon- it is clear that they are NOT Funko products or extras. I read this article that seemed to be pretty consistant with what we are seeing: http://qualityinspection.org/china-factory-taobao/

Hopefully Funko is doing well enough that the increasing sales of non-licensed product aren't hurting it too much. I'm sure they hurt a little though- which is a bummer since it means fewer new products for us...

Postby **brand42** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:37 pm

They're out now!!!!

Had a hunch and checked out my local HT and since BOGO 50% is going on, I got the entire case. The HT exclusives are color Celestia, Cadence, Cheese Sandwich, Spike and Black Maud.

Postby **Arloe8** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:47 pm

brand42 wrote:They're out now!!!!

Had a hunch and checked out my local HT and since BOGO 50% is going on, I got the entire case. The HT exclusives are color Celestia, Cadence, Cheese Sandwich, Spike and Black Maud.

We have heard rumors of a GITD Luna I believe. And the HT exclusive Celestia is actually a glitter variant.

Postby **brand42** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:52 pm

Just opened up the Celestia and yes, she is a glitter variant of the milky sort and not clear.

Chrysalis was really awesome (and I don't even like her that much) so all you fans of her will be super happy when you get her.

Postby **Arloe8** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:04 pm

Congrats! can't wait for them to show up in Georgia. Definitely will be buying a case.

Postby **XXDCXBATMAN** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:10 pm

I'm pretty sure Celestia is glow, not glitter.

Postby **Birdeh** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:35 pm

Any real life pictures?

Postby **brand42** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:06 am

Sure! Had to run lots of errands today and have not had a chance until now. For specific close up requests, just ask away!

stated odds on back of box. Hooray for no more 1/24's!!!

CMC's with Rainbow Dash for size comparison

Spike and Celestia with Twilight for size comparison

Postby **Kitzka** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:43 am

Brand

Thanks so much for all of the pics. These are awesome. I didn't collect many from series two of the mm but I think there are a few from this set that I want. Probably enough that I will need to get a case.

Lara

Postby **brand42** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:49 am

Kitzka wrote:Brand

Thanks so much for all of the pics. These are awesome. I didn't collect many from series two of the mm but I think there are a few from this set that I want. Probably enough that I will need to get a case.

Lara

My pleasure! I forgot to mention that this time around, the Hot Topic cases contain just 12 so it won't be as costly as the cases of 24 for series 1 and 2.

Postby **AquaticNeon** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 3:55 pm

Really love how there are only 1/12 this time so no need to worry about the exclusives looks like the series 1 and 2 HT exclusives will be the rarest ones for now. Why doesn't it say black Luna is HT exclusive? She is in color in the EE, target, barnes, set? Also side note Luna and Chrysalis look amazing so much need in larger vinyls.

Looks like we will get...
Colored Princess Luna
Black Princess Luna
Colored Princess Celestia
Glow Princess Celestia
Colored Princess Cadance
Black Princess Cadance
Colored Shining Armor
Black Shining Armor
Colored Spike
Black Spike
Colored Maud Pie
Black Maud Pie
Colored Cheese Sandwich
Black Cheese Sandwich
Colored Nightmare Moon
Colored Queen Chrysalis
Colored Sweetie Belle
Colored Scootaloo
Colored Apple Bloom

Really cool love how they laid it all out this time! I hope we get Black Celestia, and the CMC maybe as target exclusives?!

Can I use your pictures in a video brand42?

Postby **Birdeh** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:11 pm

Does Tia glow in the dark? She looks like she should.

Postby **AquaticNeon** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:24 pm

Celestia is Glow in the Dark, and also Princess Lunas eyes look much better! Remember how tiny they looked in the original pictures, although her wings are too big, but I'm not complaining I'm very satisfied with these sets!

Postby **wenhol8710** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:53 pm

These look really good - hoping they hit Hot Topic's website during Hot Cash so I can pick up a case...

Postby **AquaticNeon** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:12 pm

How much longer does Hot Cash last? Also how much do they cost each brand? And how much for a whole case?

Postby **wenhol8710** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:21 pm

AquaticNeon wrote:How much longer does Hot Cash last? Also how much do they cost each brand? And how much for a whole case?

Hot Cash starts the 17th (16th if you're a HT +1 member) and runs through the 27th. Unless they've raised their prices, minis are usually $8.50 each.

Postby **AquaticNeon** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:44 pm

wenhol8710 wrote:
AquaticNeon wrote:How much longer does Hot Cash last? Also how much do they cost each brand? And how much for a whole case?

Hot Cash starts the 17th (16th if you're a HT +1 member) and runs through the 27th. Unless they've raised their prices, minis are usually $8.50 each.

Thanks for the heads up wow now I kinda hope they don't show up till the 16th so I can get a great deal on them! Yea thats what I was wondering if the price went up?

Postby **brand42** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:07 pm

AquaticNeon wrote:Really love how there are only 1/12 this time so no need to worry about the exclusives looks like the series 1 and 2 HT exclusives will be the rarest ones for now. Why doesn't it say black Luna is HT exclusive? She is in color in the EE, target, barnes, set? Also side note Luna and Chrysalis look amazing so much need in larger vinyls.

Looks like we will get...
Colored Princess Luna
Black Princess Luna
Colored Princess Celestia
Glow Princess Celestia
Colored Princess Cadance
Black Princess Cadance
Colored Shining Armor
Black Shining Armor
Colored Spike
Black Spike
Colored Maud Pie
Black Maud Pie
Colored Cheese Sandwich
Black Cheese Sandwich
Colored Nightmare Moon
Colored Queen Chrysalis
Colored Sweetie Belle
Colored Scootaloo
Colored Apple Bloom

Really cool love how they laid it all out this time! I hope we get Black Celestia, and the CMC maybe as target exclusives?!

Can I use your pictures in a video brand42?

Sure, you may! As for Celestia, mine doesn't really glow in the dark very well. At least not like the series 1 Muffins but I'll check again later on just to be sure.

Also, HT's prices for minis are still 8.50.

Postby **Galacticat** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 2:04 pm

Oooh- thank you for the photos! I'm relieved about the HT exclusives. I want Cadance regular-color but not nearly so bad as I wanted Chrysalis and Nightmare Moon and Luna-

Glow in the Dark Celestia, colored Spike, colored Cheese, and black Maud are all pretty cool but I won't mind picking these up individually- and will probably have to since I don't think I'll be stopping by HotTopic in person. The last time I ordered a case "worth" online, they sent me a bunch of individuals rather than a case so that wasn't cool.

Postby **wenhol8710** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:01 pm

solsticeadam wrote:
Galacticat wrote: The last time I ordered a case "worth" online, they sent me a bunch of individuals rather than a case so that wasn't cool.

I wondered about this, since I doubt Ill gain access to a full case in stores.

They list full cases separately on their site, and they don't always sell them for every set of minis. They did for the last set of ponies though. If you just order 12 individually, you definitely won't get a case.

Postby **Birdeh** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:12 pm

I need to get a hold of a GITD Tia.

Postby **Galacticat** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:49 pm

wenhol8710 wrote:
solsticeadam wrote:
Galacticat wrote: The last time I ordered a case "worth" online, they sent me a bunch of individuals rather than a case so that wasn't cool.

I wondered about this, since I doubt Ill gain access to a full case in stores.

They list full cases separately on their site, and they don't always sell them for every set of minis. They did for the last set of ponies though. If you just order 12 individually, you definitely won't get a case.

I never did see a case available for the last two sets- they must have sold out very fast!

Hopefully they stock them well this time although I have my doubts given how well they've kept up with demand for Luna and Celestia.

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