Frilly Frocks Plush update: This message was added to the official site today: Prior orders for the FRILLY FROCKS pony are being processed based on the date received. Each person who submitted an order will receive a written response. Those who submitted orders after the inventory was depleted will receive a refund of their points and shipping/handling fee.

Breezie also reports she spoke with Hasbro, CAN, which might offer the so-soft ponies along with your points back. They are still discussing other replacement options with the Rhode Island office. It is not clear if similar substitutions will be offered in the US.

Samantha reports finding the new Birthday Jewel ponies at Toys R Us in New Jersey. Included in her find was: January Joy, Fantastical February, and March Mischief. Check pics here.

Frilly Frocks Plush update: Hasbro, CAN has begun the process of declining orders it had received for the giant plush pony due to limited quantities. It is currently offering a Baby So-Soft pony as a substitution. Many Canadian collectors and parents are upset because this item is not of equal or greater value than the plush they had ordered and the order form indicates that substitutions will be of equal or greater value. Complaints are currently being issued. Hasbro, US has not been able to clarify this situation in the states or verify which of the US orders will be filled because they are still sorting them out. We will have to wait and see.

Ephany reports finding the new Birthday and Moonlight Celebration sets at Wal-Mart. Also, Efrain spots a new plush Easter basket with Sparkleworks at Toys R Us. Lovehaze shares pics of new gumball machines, as originally found by PixiePony11. Set includes Skywishes, Twinkle Twirl and Sunny Daze. Valentine's Day pics added to www.mylittlepony.com (thanks, Lauren). More people are reporting getting their Love Wishes pony in the mail. Me, too!

Chibiusa789 reports that A Very Pony Christmas might hit select theatres this holiday season. The story will feature how Pinkie Pie and her friends save Christmas. This move will be part of a special program called Kidtoon Films, which is still under review and the continuation of which will depend on its success, so it's not a sure thing yet. The movie is scheduled for October, 2005, but release dates are always subject to change.

Lady Archer reports finding Easter Egg ponies Pinkie Pie and Butterscotch at Fleet Farm (which, by the way, I forgot to put on the checklist, so I had to update it again today. If anything else is missing, [haha] let me know). Lauranthalasa81 finds the new Petal Blossom set (in plastic bag) there, too. Shlugh shares pics of new Easter items in the United Kingdom.

Glory reports she got her Love Wishes, which she ordered back in mid-December, when the form changed. Gosh, that was fast. :) Maybe we'll see more orders showing up soon.

We might also see glow-in-the-dark ponies, scented ponies, ponies with 3-D symbols, pony pets, and more, more, more! Well, you never know, right? (thanks, PonyRiot and others). The Toy Fair in mid-February might showcase some of these items...if only they would let me in the door. If anyone gets to go to the US show, take pics, and let us know!

Also, McDonald's might not have the MLP toys in until the very end of the month, so keep your eyes open, but it might be best to call them before you go in.

Also, MLPhunter reports that the Avon ponies will be available for order in March.

Oh, wait! One of the birthday ponies we thought was March is actually December Delight (thanks Caroline). She reports that she found her and other birthday ponies at Target (due to shipping error, apparently). Rats, they didn't get any at my Target, lol. New Butterfly Island ponies at Toys R Us in both the US and parts of Canada... and new Twinkle Twirl handbag at Target (thanks, Addie). No pics, but I saw it and it's cute. (Of course, I think all the bags are cute.) Books! The new books are out now (thanks, everyone).

The small plush ponies with yarn hair can be found in the 3-pack at places like Meijer, Wal-Mart, etc., but these ponies are also sold by themselves and have been seen at Target. Sparkleworks is available in this group when sold alone.

There are new Play-doh items for ponies, too. First, there are small canisters with pony stampers on top, which stamp out their symbols (Rainbow Dash, Sunny Daze, Pinkie Pie, and Twinkle Twirl). See pics here (thanks, MLPcrazy). Those are around all the stores here by me, and I figure elsewhere, too. Second, is the Amazing Paint Brush (thanks, Kitty Meow Meow Head). MLP foam chair! (thanks, TraderTif).

Canada is getting the McDonald ponies, too. Hopefully we'll see them soon.