May 30, 2003
Beangrrl made more lucky purchases at a store in Washington state, including some glitter ponies and the Cotton Candy Cafe. Medley other pony friends are began having fun with the little ponies and their strong magnetic feet.

May 28, 2003
Throughout the month of June, keep your eyes out for the new ponies! While it may take some time for the ponies to be delivered to different parts of the country, they should start popping up in stores all over the USA. (Sorry, no news about other countries, but we hope the releases are also under way).

Singing Ponies to Keep You Occupied While You Wait for New Ponies.

May 27, 2003
Today it was announced that major warehouses (specifically for Toys R Us) have received shipments of the new ponies (one reporting 800 cases of the glitter assortment and 2000 cases of the rainbow assortment). Our great thanks to CyberSunbeam for this update. Beangrrl also made a lucky purchase at a store in Washington state.

May 22, 2003
Collectors shared their thoughts with Hasbro on the possible release of *special edition* collector ponies in the original molds and characters. Would you like to see Cotton Candy, Blossom, Minty, Butterscotch,  Blue Belle, and Snuzzle again?

May 20, 2003
Thanks Eskara1862 for updating us about the new images on www.hasbro.pl & www.hasbro.nl.

May 19, 2003
Updates to the Official MLP webpage now confirm the release in July 2003, though some sources indicate that ponies may show up in stores at any point in June and that global shipping has begun. The movie that was slated for release in October will possibly be released on video instead, but it is also possible that it is being pushed back for release in 2004. There is a video that will be released with the new ponies, but it is unclear what the content is.

May 17, 2003
Mlpcollctor found new pony images. Yay! Visit TheOuterReaches to order your very own 2003 little ponies.

May 15, 2003
Ponyland Reporter MasqueradeLuvR has more news to share with us about the new MLP release. Pony points will be released on all product packaging and can be exchanged for special products (one of those products may be a pony after all). Once products are on the shelf, http://www.mylittlepony.com will be updated with special promotions available through the points program. Baby ponies and dress-up sets will make an appearance in Spring 2004. Unicorns and Pegasi will make their appearance in Fall 2004.

May 11, 2003
A mysterious guest logs into the MLPTP chat. The guest was actually a Hasbro representative and we’re glad he stopped by! Some of the information he shared included: ponies will be released with a free video in some areas, product shipping should start soon, so first ponies may be available as early as June. Some of the exclusive playsets are just early releases and will be available on US markets in 2004. There will be a pony points program to exchange for prizes, but no exclusive mail order ponies as of now.

May 9, 2003
Updates to the products section: book cover images added.

May 9, 2003
Yet another MIB Pony makes her appearance. Thanks Lavonia for showing off Sparkleworks to us! (Yup, she got this pony as a special gift from Hasbro, too.) Sparkleworks is pearly orange, with pink hair and shiny tinsel. Her symbol is colorful fireworks. She comes with comb and charm.

May 5, 2003
MasqueradeLuvR's Rainbow Dash Album for your enjoyment.

May 2, 2003
Ooo...MOC Rainbow Dash! Pony fans everywhere ogle MasqueradeLuvR's Rainbow Dash sent right to her door by a very special friend at Hasbro (sorry, you’ll have to wait until June/July to get your own). Don’t you wish you were her? Is it worth the wait? You be the judge. Things to note about the pony are that she appears pearly, is a little smaller than a regular 80s pony and she only has a symbol on one side of her rump. It is unclear if all ponies will have one-sided symbols. The release is now scheduled for mid or late June/July.

Apr 29, 2003
New 2003 puzzle products are unveiled on the MLPTP thanks to Rainbow Magic and Lightninglover. A new pony is discovered. Her name is Blossomforth and she’s white with pink hair and a purple flower symbol (possibly the unknown white pony shown in both French and German prototype images). Puzzle One  Puzzle Two

Apr 28, 2003
Book products are now making their appearance on internet book seller web pages (search for My Little Pony). Available for pre-sale, these books will release in Sept 2003. Our thanks to Tic-Tac-Toe for this update.

Apr 26, 2003
Ponies may make their first appearance in Australia in mid-May 2003. Bet you wish you lived down under, right? Our thanks to Satin Slipper for the update.

Apr 25, 2003
Ponies confirmed in the Netherlands. Product packaging will be a box made of transparent plastic with a handle (similar to a purse). The boxes will have a decorated background inside and a decorated image on the back with some info about the pony inside. Our thanks to Rainbow Dash for this update.

Apr 24, 2003
Australia’s Total Girl Magazine confirms the new release and includes a good look at both Rainbow Dash and Wysteria, the little ponies. Our thanks to Melody for giving us the scoop and for allowing us to use her image. Click here for the full image scan.

Updated July 11: Ponies would appear in Australia in June/July.

Apr 14, 2003
Hasbro confirms that no release date for the US line has been determined because shipping dates are still subject to change without their prior notice.