Friday, January 2, 2015

Review - Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer

Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, zoom.

This doll marks Sunset Shimmer's 'Fashion Style' debut. With the new 'Cutie Mark Magic' sub-print, the FS ponies have made the transition to all-plastic clothing, though the ponies themselves remain little-changed from the older waves.

Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, new in packaging.
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, new in package.Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, back of box.

Sunset Shimmer's body is a rich, amber-yellow--the same as her initial brushable release. Her mane comes in a nice, manageable roll, with curls throughout the tail. Her outfit is bright and bold, and oddly reminiscent of a stylized Wonderbolts uniform (at least IMO). As is often the case, Sunset's cutie mark is a central motif, and her sun-shaped earrings are nearly identical to those included with her first Equestria Girls release. Even if you're not a fan of the full outfit, these earrings, along with the necklace and barrette, look lovely as standalone pieces.

Her accessories are: top, skirt, four charms that can attach to the skirt, two earrings, goggles, a necklace, a barrette, and four boots.
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, accessories list.

The goggles ARE translucent, and her eyes are still visible when they are worn. Here she is in full bling...
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, full outfit.
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, front view.
Zoom in of Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer's broach.
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer goggles, close up.

...And here she is without:
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, minus outfit.
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer without outfit, off side.
Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer, close up of cutie mark on face.

Cutie Mark Magic Fashion Style Sunset Shimmer and Fashion Style Twilight Sparkle, together.

Bottom line: Sunset Shimmer is a brilliant addition to the existing stable of FS ponies. ;) And with Daisy Dreams still to come, it's wonderful to see that Hasbro is expanding their line-up to include characters outside of the Mane Six and princesses. Whether or not you're a fan of her bold new ensemble, the pony beneath the bling is still well-worth the $16.99 USD.


1 comment:

  1. Hello! I chanced upon your blog and loved all your toy reviews! I've always wanted to collect MLP but didn't know where to start. Especially since they've added lots of variations ><

    I absolutely love Sunset Shimmer! Her costume looks amazing; especially the goggles and those earrings! I love her without her get-up too ^^ The sun mark on her eye is really cool

    Would you mind if I linked you on my blog? :)

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