My Little Pony (2003 toyline)

321:. One of the most uncommon ponies in this third line was released by mistake in 2004. A Pinkie Pie with the words "2003 Licensing Show" embedded into her symbol was used to promote the My Little Pony toy line at the 2003 Spring Licensing Show, and were intended to be released only at that show in a limited edition of 300. Due to a packaging error, a few were packaged as regular ponies and sold in stores. Other limited-edition ponies have been the Pony Project promotional ponies and Rosey Posey, who was given to attendees at a charity dinner held by Hasbro. 1520: 2410: 2292: 27: 340:

In 2008, the number of characters were reduced to seven: Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo, Toola-Roola, Rainbow Dash, Sweetie Belle, Cheerilee and Starsong; thus collectors referring the revamp as "Core 7". The following year in 2009, in a move referred by collectors as "Generation 3.5", Hasbro redesigned the

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Until late 2005, packaging came with Pony Points that were later used for exclusive mail orders. Unlike the "G1" line, the Pony Points had to be mailed in to order; a customer could not pay a flat fee and add points to it to lower the price. Some of the ponies available with the Pony Points program

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Recognizing the older fans of its line, Hasbro has released special collector ponies noticeably different from the regular "G3". While some had a general release as "Art Ponies", many are available through special events, such as the annual My Little Pony Collector's Convention and the

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in 2003. The revamped line of dolls was targeted to a younger audience than the previous lines. This particular era is often unofficially referred to as "Generation Three" or "G3" by collectors. Until the generation's end in 2009, there have been at least two minor revamps. A series of

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The tie-in merchandise has been released for the third generation. The characters can be found on bedding and home decor, clothing, dishware, stationery and school supplies. Plush ponies have been given away as theme-park prizes and used in

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While the line was simultaneously released in the U.S. and Europe, there are a few ponies unavailable in the U.S., such as Winter Snow and some small, fairy-like ponies called Breezies who first appeared in the animated feature

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The Ponyville figurines are fully molded plastic and smaller than the main "G3" line. Although they have their own playsets and accessories, many of the characters are the same as their larger counterparts.

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has also featured ponies in its Happy Meal promotions, as have other fast food chains. Eight characters were used in the first U.S. McDonald's promotion, while other countries' chain restaurants had four.

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skull instead of a "cutie mark". There is also a white pony available to customizers. Another is a pink pony with a breast cancer awareness ribbon. Despite the redesign as "G3.5" and the advent of the "

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A DVD containing several mini-episodes featuring the "core seven" ponies which were first available online. Packaged with the first wave of the "core seven" pony toys.

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were Dazzle Surprise, Sunshimmer and Love Wishes. Other merchandise included posters or a play mat to put buildings on. The points program ended on 31 January 2006.

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on September 22, 2008. Similar to "Crystal Princess: The Runaway Rainbow", the game also features puzzles and mini-games utilizing the Nintendo DS's capabilities.

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Featured the new "G3" unicorn, Rarity. Only released on DVD (promotional copies are available on VHS), it included "Friends Are Never Far Away" as a bonus episode.

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Featured the debut of the "G3" incarnation of Spike the Dragon. It also included Breezies, small, fairy-like ponies. It was available on VHS and DVD, and included

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Three New Pony Tales including "Come Back, Lily Lightly", "Two For the Sky" and "Positively Pink". Each story features Lily Lightly, Storybelle and Puzzlemint.

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on September 13, 2006, in North America. The game recreates events from the film of the same title, featuring mini-games and puzzles.

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Packaged in a set of the same name, with Rainbow Dash in an outfit resembling the one worn in the episode.

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A direct to video release, it was not sold on its own but packaged with some of the early "G3" characters.

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Packaged in a set of the same name, with Pinkie Pie in an outfit resembling the one worn in the episode.

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Packaged in a set of the same name, with Starsong in an outfit resembling the one worn in the episode.

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Logo from the "Generation 3.5" era (used until mid-2010, but still used in some countries as of 2011)

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and Hasbro, this DVD includes a feature-length movie, sing-a-longs and other bonus material.

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as a bonus episode. Re-released in October 2008 with a bonus Ponyville Minty figurine.

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The first video sold by itself, available in both VHS and DVD. It included

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This was a VHS included with the first Pegasus pony of the "G3" line,

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shorts and feature-length films. Most of them were produced by

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A DVD that packaged with a new Pegasus Pony, Hidden Treasure.

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Between 2003 and 2009, the ponies appeared in a series of

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under license from Hasbro. The game was released for

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