G4 Some previous generation characters are making a return via Playskool

Hasbro never lost the rights to any characters. That's been discussed and debated since G4 first came out. I'll quote my buddy hathorcat because she knows her stuff, lol!

"Just because they dont own the TMs to a set of pony names doesnt prevent them selling licensing rights to the concept of "Vintage My Little Pony" - they havent lost the rights to a grey pony with pink hair and hearts as symbols, they didnt have the "right" to that combination to start with - what they have had, but have perhaps not continued the registration of, is the name "Snuzzle" and its association with "toy pony". So until the re-register that while they can license Snuzzles artwork they cant license Snuzzles name with a TM mark [although if HB and the licensee wish to they can still name the pony Snuzzle, just that they do so without legal protection].
The whole point in TM is to protect intellectual rights and prevent infringement - i.e. Hasbro dont want to go to the time and effort to create Twilight Sparkle and then find that someone else produces a purple unicorn with stars as symbol and starts calling her Twilight Sparkle. The easiest and simplest way in theory to prevent this is to TM the name. However, with G1 I think Hasbro may wonder whether it is worth the effort and cost to TM a set of names - especially if they are largely not giving any of these ponies actual names on licensed merch. Maybe they will maybe they wont - who knows with HB."
 
I NEED those! Wonder when they'll come out?!
 
CocoChipooRocks said:
How did they end up getting the rights back to so many old characters? The reason that Faust couldn't use the G1 ponies in G4 is because Hasbro was unable to reclaim their rights, but know they're making merchandise with them and even toys! They even brought back Tirek and Scorpan! I wonder how they're able to use their old characters again after not being able to for so long? Either way, I hope they can start making toys of them again!
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I'm thinking maybe that was a lie to placate G1 collectors. I think Hasbro told Faust that they wanted to use Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Sweetie Belle Etc because kids were more familiar with them than the old G1 designs. Now, I think the lie is only that they couldn't get the rights back. I'm sure they could but would have to pay for them and why do that when they have the rights to Pinkie Pie et all? Remember, G4 was an expensive gamble for them, why spend that much more money when they don't need to?
 
As glob is my witness I will own these or raze the country trying!

MIIIIIINNNNTTTTYYYYY!
 
Oh noes! My like ruined your beautiful 888! Now I must make it 999. LIkee likee.
 
So cute.....really excited to see these
 
I'll have to look out for them! They're so cute and they're chubby! Yes Minty is back! hallelujah! :D
 
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