We knew absolutely nothing back in 2018 about G5, but people were already speculating on what we could expect out of it. The discussion post for that one is fascinating, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!
Go get that, the end of McDonalds ponies, and the launch of 4DE plushies below!
2011
McDonalds toys ended around this time, and fast food workers around the USA breathed a collective sigh of relief and not having to deal with us demanding very specific horse toys "for our sister" or "for our friends daughter".
2012
Ponies got a reference on The Cleveland Show, then proceeded to last 6 more years than it did!
2013
4DE Plushies were announced, and the fandom DESPERATELY wanted them after years of spaghetti manes and super awkward looking snouts.
And Fighting is Magic released a megapost on their C&D.
2014
ColtSteelStallion was another one of those early comic artists that was dropping good stuff consistently. I'd recommend reading some of his old DA pages if you want a laugh.
Cookies are good. Pony cookies were revealed today.
2018
People speculated on G5 here! It's an interesting discussion.