I'm almost sorry I bought this for my almost three-year old, because I've had to sit through this movie so many times now (and sitting through it is a major coyote moment, I would actually gnaw my own arm off to get away).It isn't just that the story is silly, it is meant for young children I realize, but the quality of the video is terrible.The animation would have been cutting edge back when Smurfs ruled the cartton airwaves, and the sound quality is just dismal.The voice overs are so cutesy than even my six year-old finds them hokey.But, the pony that comes with this is so pretty she makes up for the awful movie.Star Catcher has quickly become the favorite pony, maybe because she has wings.The pony has detailing most of the others don't have, and she's really a stand out.I would have preferred to have bought the pony without this dog of a video.
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Star Catcher is an amazing pony, because she is the first Pegasus! She also comes with a bonus 20 minute video that is absolutely adorable. Star Catcher's wings are a glossy blue, and sealed to the body pretty tight for the little ones. Mine just came today from Amazon.com...a day earlier than expected! Yay! I hope you all enjoy this delightful little pegasus!Read Best Reviews of My Little Pony: Friendship Ball - Star Catcher with VHS Here
As an adult collector of the new MLP and someone who adored the original line as a baby of the 80s :), I absolutely love this pony and video set. The pony is beautiful and unique, and definitely as described: magical. She will certainly become one of your daughter's favorites because she is truly a gorgeous pony and there isn't another one like her out yet. (Though after watching the video, I'm sure there will be when more of the Butterfly Island stuff starts coming out.)
As for the video...yes, it's a cheesy storyline. Yes, the audio quality is not all that great (but it doesn't make it unwatchable). And yes, the animation isn't cutting edge. But people need to realize two things.
First, this video is made for young children, not their parents or older siblings or even us adult collectors. Despite its collectibility and Hasbro's nods to collectors (exclusive ponies on eBay, mail-in offers, store exclusives, etc.), MLP is still a line of toy ponies marketed to little girls. The storyline may have enough cheese that it should come with a grater, but little kids will eat it up. Most kids will just be so excited to see a cartoon starring their favorite ponies that they could care less if they just sat around staring at each other for a 20-minute video. Be glad it's not that.
Second, this video was made exclusively to be packaged with a pony. And for $7.99 for both pony and video, obviously this isn't going to be the most well-made cartoon to ever hit the market. I think it is actually pretty good, considering this. The animation isn't HORRIBLE (you want to see bad animation, watch the first few episodes of the Jem cartoon from the 80s). The sound quality is a little poor at the beginning of the video, but it seems to get a bit better by the end. Either that or you get used to it. I liked this video better than the Charming Birthday one.
Basically what I'm trying to say here is that the video is aimed for young girls and it's not only free, but it's only 20 minutes long. Don't expect Shrek, okay? The pony is definitely worth it, and if you have young children I'm sure they'll love the video. Older kids will probably realize it's hokey.
I enjoyed the video. As a collector, I could definitely see the tie-ins to the product line and I'm even more excited about the new stuff that will be coming out!
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My daughter picked this out with her birthday money.It is a great deal because you also get a video with a story about the pony.They pony also has a tiara and brush and the wings are well attached.It is a great value and a must for any my little pony fan.
