My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

[Witchyjoshy]

If you're self-conscious, can't you just buy the toys off the internet? I don't think I'd have the nerve to walk into a store, pick 'em up and hand them to the cashier.

My father already has enough to deal with, what with the fact that I'm gay and in a relationship (which he knows about now)

I don't want to add "playing with little girls' toys" to the list of things he has to deal with.  It's a lot easier to smuggle in toys from the store than it is to hide the box that something I ordered comes in.  (Plus I tend to use the internet for things I can't find locally, rather than vice versa)

That being said, it's good to break your comfort zone now and then.

[Captain Jack Harkness]

If you're self-conscious, can't you just buy the toys off the internet? I don't think I'd have the nerve to walk into a store, pick 'em up and hand them to the cashier.

That's how I got my brushable Mcdonalds toys.  Well, other then handing them to the cashier.  I had to ask for them behind the counter.  As in, you can buy them independent of a happy meal.

[Witchyjoshy]

I got one of the McDonald's Mario toys that way, actually.  Asking for it and buying it independently of the happy meal.

[Captain Jack Harkness]

I got one of the McDonald's Mario toys that way, actually.  Asking for it and buying it independently of the happy meal.

Oh yeah?  Neat.

I got Celestia (from the year last), Rarity (from the year last as well), Twilight, Pinkie, Fluttershy, Cheerilee, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Lily Blossom, and Applejack.  Note that the first two are stand toys, and the others are clippable to things like...backpacks and such.

[TheL]

I can't wait to see what they do with Alicorn Twilight in season 4.  (No, I'm not spoilering that.  It's been all over the Internet for weeks now, and the episode has already aired.

[JohnE]

I'm still hoping for some scenes with Rainbow Dash teaching her how to fly.

[Material Defender]

I see that the half as long season had a half as long as should have been episode. For a episode that was basically a musical, and played out like a stage musical (Complete with jumping around to set pieces as opposed to making a continuous story), I think it was fairly good. If it wasn't for the fact it felt like they put hyper drives on it. If it wasn't a musical, I'd probably say it was a lot worse.

I used toys to play wargames as a kid, and would probably do so again if I was given a chance. Thus playmobils, action figures, micro-machines, and legos were ideal for that. The barbie I had got its hair burned off. I have no interest in purchasing pony toys, though purchasing a Tardis mug has come to me.

[Witchyjoshy]

So I managed to pick up a dual pack for about $4 cheaper than it should've been thanks to a clerical error.  I was actually fine with paying the full price, but the manager there ended up reimbursing me the difference after I brought it up for future reference.

So... I now have Princess Luna and Rarity I'm actually quite the fan of both of them, and Tabitha is definitely one of my favorite VAs.

As far as buying it goes... no one said anything.  No one even looked at me funny.  If they thought it, they were good at hiding their thoughts.  And it wasn't all that harrowing, either.  It felt pretty ... well, not natural, but certainly not that hard.

The key was not to make excuses right off the bat

[Captain Jack Harkness]

Just remember Zachski:  With the brony fandom's size, you're not the only one out there gobbling up pony toys.

[Witchyjoshy]

Just remember Zachski:  With the brony fandom's size, you're not the only one out there gobbling up pony toys.

I know.  I'm just surprised there's that many bronies in this part of Wisconsin XD

Also, trying to brush Luna's hair resulting in becoming crazy and magnificent all at once.  The little spritely stuff is kinda neat, too.  In the meantime, I've managed to contain it in a barrette.  Hopefully it won't break free and devour the world.

[Cerim Treascair]

Just remember Zachski:  With the brony fandom's size, you're not the only one out there gobbling up pony toys.

I know.  I'm just surprised there's that many bronies in this part of Wisconsin XD

Also, trying to brush Luna's hair resulting in becoming crazy and magnificent all at once.  The little spritely stuff is kinda neat, too.  In the meantime, I've managed to contain it in a barrette.  Hopefully it won't break free and devour the world.

Would it be such a bad way to go?

[Captain Jack Harkness]

You know, I know these videos are technically out of date at this point, but I still really enjoy CR's retrospective on the franchise.  I'll just leave these here.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K2aIA6nOiw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K2aIA6nOiw</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtZlXfpWXFo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtZlXfpWXFo</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k59z3Hv0uR8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k59z3Hv0uR8</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrW3MxUN69Q" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrW3MxUN69Q</a>

I just adore these videos so much because of the perspective they offer.

[JohnE]

Finally got a chance to watch the episode. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a little liquid pride in my eyes.

[Cerim Treascair]

*pats John and offers a tissue*

[Captain Jack Harkness]

Okay you know what?

I'm hoping some bronies leave the fandom over this.  We could do with less bronies.

I honestly can't believe these people ever got into the show in the first place with the attitude they're displaying about this episode.  I'm not saying everyone who is nay-saying the episode is bad, but a lot of them are just... petty and whiney.  (Present company excepted, because even if I disagree, at least that opinion is well thought out)

This is a very polarizing episode, too.  Most people seem to either love it or hate it, I've encountered very few people with any in-between opinion.

You know, I have seen plenty of brony behavior recently, and this is so incredibly true.  The fandom is turning on its own because of fucking CANDY-COLORED PONIES.  Of all the things to get butthurt about, it had to be this.

Seeing the fandom go through this is sad, but maybe a purge would be for the best.  Gilda ditched RD because of bad attitude, and IMO there's a lot of Gilda's in this fandom.

Edit:  Holy balls.  Holy freaking balls.  Drawfriend 720 is 102 images long.  Furthermore, only one is saucy (and mild, IMO).