Shanktastic 7 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 With the newest addition to the show, the rainbow powers. I have started to question the fact that will MLP go to honestly sh*t? Hasbro has expanded the series just a little bit to much for all they want is m money, but hey its my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna 831 466 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 The show is awsome I disagree . 1 ask-princess-luna/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yummychickenblue 303 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 Well maybe. You need to remember that that's all the show really needs to do, sell toys Faust chose to make it as good as she did. I iught the rainbow powers were a 1 time thing though. Check out my EQTV channel The Chicken Coop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 It's always been there to sell toys. Season 1 and 2 every building was a playset. Golden Oaks Library, Canterlot Castle, etc. As it progresses any toy based show does this. It's actually far more subtle than how cartoons did it in the 80s. It's up to talented writers to introduce toy concepts in creative ways so we watch a REALLY GOOD toy commercial. Which FiM is. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 The show's primary goal has always been one 22 minute long tv commercial per episode. It's just the people behind the show that wish to make it awesome (DHX), the fans and their input that help spread the show's popularity, and Hasbro generally being cool with both in general and not being so obnoxious with the show's primary intent that help to make Friendship is Magic a truly awesome and memorable show in this day and age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 (edited) The show's primary goal has always been one 22 minute long tv commercial per episode. It's just the people behind the show that wish to make it awesome (DHX), the fans and their input that help spread the show's popularity, and Hasbro generally being cool with both in general and not being so obnoxious with the show's primary intent that help to make Friendship is Magic a truly awesome and memorable show in this day and age. Ultimately story is key. If they can tell a story that's interesting they've earned their toy shill. People also keep calling the rainbow power a "Deus Ex Machina". It was a little contrived in convenient but it's not like they didn't build it up a season. People keep using that term without knowing what it really means. Edited August 2, 2014 by Jammo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke87654 1,849 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 Heel. Ultimately story is key. If they can tell a story that's interesting they've earned their toy shill. People also keep calling the rainbow power a "Deus Ex Machina". It was a little contrived in convenient but it's not like they didn't build it up a season. People keep using that term without knowing what it really means. True, I'm just happy all of my stated elements for the show has made everyone involved happy. As for the Rainbow Power, I've always felt Season 4's Macguffin was a better term for it anyway as it was build up in Season 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megas 28,136 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 As others have already said, the show has always been a glorified toy ad, it's just a matter of putting effort into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 (edited) MLP has ALWAYS been a toy commercial. G.I.Joe is a toy commercial Transformers is a toy commercial He-Man was a toy commercial Pretty much 90% of the cartoons that came from the 80s and anything derived from that sort of thing(Brats and Monster High being good examples of the later) is a glorified toy commercial. Edited August 2, 2014 by Shoboni 5 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,884 August 2, 2014 Share August 2, 2014 (edited) Ultimately story is key. If they can tell a story that's interesting they've earned their toy shill. People also keep calling the rainbow power a "Deus Ex Machina". It was a little contrived in convenient but it's not like they didn't build it up a season. People keep using that term without knowing what it really means. You sir have earned my undying gratitude for saying that. The point of HUB is to be a way for Hasbro to advertise their products. The art comes from the Studio and creators. I think that they are doing a bang up job. Look at this way ... even the Beatles needed a new pool. Kudos to whoever gets that reference and why it's applicable. Edited August 2, 2014 by Jeric 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks 10,817 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 The point of the show is to sell toys which is fine so long as it maintains its quality. The show overall is pretty good it has its flaws but even the best shows do, season 4 though was a whole lot of meh which is not an encouraging sign but there were also a few really good episodes so I guess we will have to see how season 5 pans out. Rarity Get's Cockroaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephala 2,635 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 I think it depends on how tightly Hasbro begins to leash MLP. Currently, they're giving an exorbitant amount of freedom to the creators, but with the last two seasons it seems to me that they're putting more pressure in it being a "toy commercial". ^^; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Untitled Goose Q 5,138 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 As said before, the point of the show is to sell they toys, so if you are worried about it becoming a big advert, you are too late. 1 On 4/22/2016 at 6:16 PM, The Nightly Spectre said: One does not ask why The Questioner is awesome. One should instead ask their gods if they ever compare to the awesomeness of the one and only Questioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Testa 5,505 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 Of course it is an advertisement to sell toys. Its a well done, engaging, entertaining, and down right wonderful advertisment. It works too, and as long as they keep the story and characters engaging they will rake in the bits. http://www.fimfiction.net/user/Billy%20G%20Gruff http://billyggruff.deviantart.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVpSXbUpDYTcaFHTPiPjYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZRD WZRD 1,929 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 Hmm I kinda thought the rainbow powers were a one time thing 1 Check out my channel for awesome video reviews and analysis! https://www.youtube.com/c/LZRDWZRD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowPastel 185 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 Who knows? could be worse.... My cider brings all the ponies to the yard and they're like its better than yours, damn right it's better than yours. I can teach you, but I have to charge DeviantART YouTube Facebook Instagram Cosplay.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skbl17 200 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 The show's been an advertisement since the beginning. That's the point of a merchandise driven show, to sell merchandise from the franchise. Everything, from Princess Cadence to Rainbow Power is there to sell toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'aiq the Liar 5,804 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 The show has been a commercial from the get go. They brought it back to sell toys, and by and large it exists to sell crappy cheapo plastic toys and dolls to little girls. So while they may do a pretty decent job in writing in these new toy products (like rainbow power and Princess Luvbutt) it is still just a giant commercial. http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/vera-yeoman-r5921Muh pleb tier OC .http://mlpforums.com/blog/1663/entry-12477-pony-waifu-wedding-13-maiq-x-fleetfoot/ MLP forum's #1 Fleetfoot fan also married to fleetfoot <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cedar 1,408 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 The show has been one big advertisement since the first episode. The only difference is that, at least according to the producers, Hasbro has been smart enough to give them considerable leeway to create a good show with good stories so that it's not a horribly blatant commercial. In fact, I think the only thing I can honestly say was an obvious set-up for the toyline was the Rainbow Power story arc of Season 4, and even that was done pretty darn well, all things considered. Roleplaying OC: Red Cedar - Cast Character: Applejack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,884 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 Hmm I kinda thought the rainbow powers were a one time thing I believe that is a strong possibility, and if not they will likely only be used or referenced in a finale. Even the EoH didn't come into play all that much as a weapon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/ 651 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 Rainbow Powers? I'm sure i've seen them but haven't known the name, could someone clarify? Enter the Forest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 Rainbow Powers? I'm sure i've seen them but haven't known the name, could someone clarify? The super-mode they use to defeat Tirek. "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/ 651 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 The super-mode they use to defeat Tirek. Thank you. I don't really think it will have too much effect on the show, but I sadly do see this coming back more than most of us would like. Hasbro needs new toys, and the powers add a new design. All about the money in the end, but I don't think the show will be destroyed. Twilight became an Alicorn and the fandom didn't fall apart (Though a lot of them yelled at their TV's), so I think we'll be fine with it. The show has resisted becoming purely a source of money so far, and I don't think it's going to give way any time soon. 1 Enter the Forest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Thunder Dash 7,825 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 MLP has always been a toy commercial. But honestly, it has not stopped the writers and producers from making an awesome show. 3 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeWg-TtBRMfqketa1ELyKGg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/menelik-david-kenneth-cannady 2nd SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thunder-dash-alternative/tracks Pony.fm: https://pony.fm/thunder-dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 August 3, 2014 Share August 3, 2014 (edited) I believe that is a strong possibility, and if not they will likely only be used or referenced in a finale. Even the EoH didn't come into play all that much as a weapon. Rather than using it as a super weapon I think each individual pony should channel it once to fix the issue in the area they were sent to fix. The animatic showed that they were gonna go on missions. So after getting to the root of the problem they normally do they go into their rainbow form to give a big final speech that sets everything right. Just a cool effect where every pony proves themselves in their finest hour. This would give the powers a long term use but keep them from become a superpower fix-everything. Embody your element... And it will come. Edited August 3, 2014 by Jammo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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