Pony toys - static or dynamic poses?

[Merion 783]

Sooo... Most of the G4 brushables are just standing still in this very static and somewhat boring pose (with a few exceptions of the princesses, the shine bright and glamour glow ponies)...   And let's be honest, they look pretty bland compared to the G1, G2 and G3 brushables that came in variety of poses, including some really dynamic ones. Back then we had ponies rearing, pacing, bending over, trotting, flying, even sitting. And even the old standing ponies looked slightly more interesting than the standard brushables we get these days.

 

Personally, I prefer dynamic poses for my pony figures. I liked the dynamic ones as a kid because they were fun to play with... And I still like them now, because they'd look cool on a pony figure display. That's why my favourite line of pony merch are the MightyFine figures. (I also love the 2011 Happy Meal figures for the very same reason, don't judge me )

 

So guys, what type of pose do you prefer for your pony figures?

 

 

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Edited May 10, 2016 by Merion

[LHfunk 422]

I don't have any, and when I get some they'll be the vinyl figures. But I would prefer dynamic vinyl figures.

[Luminance 2,186]

I like a bit of both. Static stances would bring a calm and cheerly nature while dynamic poses brings action and sense of adventure. The dynamic poses look more interesting to me because it emphasizes the character.

[Silver Letter 1,832]

The toys are fine they way they are more or less. But some dynamic poses wouldn't really hurt.

[ManaMinori 4,145]

Past gen poses were definitely more dynamic, and I liked that. The only dynamic poses we get in g4 come either in the blind bags, or Mc Donalds line, which is sad

Even the Funko's were just as static as the brushables.

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 41,611]

For me it is more about the pony, less about the pose. I do prefer a more dynamic pose over something that is static and plain but I could take either.

[Merion 783]

Past gen poses were definitely more dynamic, and I liked that. The only dynamic poses we get in g4 come either in the blind bags, or Mc Donalds line, which is sad

Even the Funko's were just as static as the brushables.

 

Precisely! 

I adore the Funko figures for their outstanding quality and show-accuracy, but having all of them displayed next to each other on a shelf... They would look like an army of tin soldiers, just standing upright. Pretty meh...

 

 

I've been thinking of pony poses a lot lately. A dynamic pose can really help make the figure more show-accurate by reflecting the character's personality. (Extra points if the figure has a facial expression that actually matches the poses!)

 

For instance... I wouldn't mind seeing Pinkie Pie toys in this G1 pose, because it reminds me of the way Pinkie bounces around. 

 

A rearing pose like this would pretty much fit Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Daring Do figures because... Yeah, I can imagine these characters actually rearing. (Imagine them with a facial expression like this:  )

 

This classic G1 pose would fit a shy and submissive pony, like Fluttershy or Coco Pommel.

 

And so on and so on... You get the idea

[Rarity Is Best Pony 634]

When I buy pony merch I don't look at it as toys but as collectibles, so I prefer static poses.

[Leave a Whisper 703]

Depends on the pose.

 

Shy poses are always a winner with me. Bowtie, Wysteria, Locket and Gusty have sweet faces and elegant stances.

 

Sassy static poses like the Diva, Baby Glory,January Carnation, Wingsong and Kimono poses are nice too.

 

Static and standing isn't bad, but I don't like them boring,lazy and lifeless. All of the G4 standard sized ponies feel that way and so do the Big and Baby Brothers. Not fond of the Sweetheart Sister poses either.

 

I love dynamic poses, Bubbles, G1, G3 and G4 rearing, Sugarberry, Posey, Daffidazy,Buttons and Honeysuckle.

 

Some look very ugh. I don't like the Mimic, Moondancer, Firefly or Ballerina poses.

Precisely! 

I adore the Funko figures for their outstanding quality and show-accuracy, but having all of them displayed next to each other on a shelf... They would look like an army of tin soldiers, just standing upright. Pretty meh...

 

 

I've been thinking of pony poses a lot lately. A dynamic pose can really help make the figure more show-accurate by reflecting the character's personality. (Extra points if the figure has a facial expression that actually matches the poses!)

 

For instance... I wouldn't mind seeing Pinkie Pie toys in this G1 pose, because it reminds me of the way Pinkie bounces around. 

 

A rearing pose like this would pretty much fit Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Daring Do figures because... Yeah, I can imagine these characters actually rearing. (Imagine them with a facial expression like this:  )

 

This classic G1 pose would fit a shy and submissive pony, like Fluttershy or Coco Pommel.

 

And so on and so on... You get the idea

Actually I think Pinkie would look good in the Sugarberry pose and Fluttershy on the Surprise pose.

 

Pre-Princess Twilight Sparkle would be lovely on the Powder pose too.

Edited May 16, 2016 by Leave a Whisper

[Jeric 46,852]

Dynamic. I'm a huge fan of We Love Fine's figures that they released, and some of the poses they chose (Trixie comes to mind) make for the best G4 options out there.

[Leave a Whisper 703]

Dynamic. I'm a huge fan of We Love Fine's figures that they released, and some of the poses they chose (Trixie comes to mind) make for the best G4 options out there.

 

I'd like to see please? *gives puppy dog eyes*

[Solar Cloud 493]

I'd like to see please? *gives puppy dog eyes*

Here's the We Love Fine FlutterBat.

[Leave a Whisper 703]

Here's the We Love Fine FlutterBat.

That's a great mould. She really looks like she's up in the sky. I like how her tail is propping her up too.

[Merion 783]

I'd like to see please? *gives puppy dog eyes*

 

Check out this Discord/Fluttershy one, too! 

 

Edited May 17, 2016 by Merion

[Leave a Whisper 703]

Wow!!! :0 That is so incredibly detailed! He looks like he's getting ready to make a pony burger out of poor lil Fluttershy. I like how they gave him fur and scales. Cool stuff.

[Fhaolan 4,484]

Personally, I like more variety in poses, or posable toys. I've always been a bit disappointed in Hasbro's standard G4 range due to this. Back when Hasbro actually ran their own factories they seemed to have more flexibility in the sculpting/molding process. Ever since they outsourced all of that to third-party offshore manufactories, it's like they lost the variety in order to decrease costs. 

 

This is one of the things that I hope the push towards manufacturing-grade 3D printers is going to revitalize. Take the mold requirements out of the process, and maybe we will start seeing more variety again.

[EverEverOn 346]

For me, it's more about which pony I'm getting, regardless of what pose they're in. Sure, I like dynamic poses once in a while, but being someone who likes seeing my ponies lined up in order on my shelves, I prefer static poses to make it look more unified. Even my blind bag ponies are arranged by with mold they're on, minus the Mane 6.

[SpectraDust 149]

I like a bit of both, both static and dynamic poses looks good on a shelf.

[Merion 783]

Back when Hasbro actually ran their own factories they seemed to have more flexibility in the sculpting/molding process. Ever since they outsourced all of that to third-party offshore manufactories, it's like they lost the variety in order to decrease costs

 

This makes me wonder... Outsorcing all of their production to offshore manufacturers was a clever way to save money, but why did Hasbro decide to go further? 

(Ok, I know the answer is TO SAVE MORE! but... Looks like they deliberately narrowed their range of products in order to decrease costs. That was a risky move that could have backfired easily...)

 

 

So now we only have two variants of a brushable ponies available... There used to be more and maybe that's why I'm so spoiled and expect too much. But still, why do these two variants have to be so static?

Sure, making a standard brushable pony in an epic action pose (think MightyFine's figures or the new GoH Fan Series) would render the toy far too expensive. And Hasbro makes toys for kids to play with, not collector's items so their products HAVE to affordable.

BUT a figure's pose doesn't have to be particularly action-y to be expressive. A slightly tilted head, a stretched leg or a raised hoof, an entire body slightly leaning to one side, half-folded wings... All of these nuances would make a figure look more expressive and dynamic and all of them can be achieved by using very simple molds. 

 

I dunno, guys... Maybe things would get a little more interesting if Hasbro invested in new poses and molds for each new toy line? Instead of just casting the very same model in different materials (regular plastic, transparent plastic, pearlescent plastic) and painting different patterns on it (cutie mark magic, goth outfits, ponymania ornaments and whatnot).

[Leave a Whisper 703]

I disagree with them costing more for dynamic poses though. Hasbro has had two gens with wide mould variety and they were bigger and made of better materials. A single adult pony cost a kid 5 dollars.

 

G4 brushables are only a little taller then baby ponies, sticker eyes and less hair and a single will cost a kid between 3-5 dollars. They're just plain scroogey is what they are.

Edited June 28, 2016 by Leave a Whisper

[Merion 783]

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2016/11/amazon-now-listing-new-pony-brushable.html?m=1

 

YESSS! Now that's what I'm talking about!

I've been waiting for that kind of brushables ever since G4 started!

[Merion 783]

It keeps happening! I'm so excited!

 

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2016/12/wave-19-mlp-blindbags-all-ponies-stock.html?m=1