My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic [Archive]

Koi

03-21-2011, 09:17 PM

I've heard right now most of the viewers are either stoner teenage boys, teenage girls, and little girls. So, yes?

Have you watched the show by the way? I love that Lauren Faust is the developer of this show. Which probably the reason I love this show so much, because I loved all the other things that she has developed as well, like Foster Home, Power Puff Girls. Majority of the episodes are amazing, the first two weren't the best but after those ones are like amazing episodes, and simply some of the most entertaining things you will watch. Most likely do to Pinkie Pie and her amazing randomness and songs, and and and and. Omg, I need to watch more pony related things on youtube now.

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oldmanwinters

03-21-2011, 09:22 PM

Well, I do like the Powerpuff Girls, although I always associated the show more with Craig McCracken.

I've never seen any of Pony, but that clip does look pretty funny and the show does have a pretty impressive voice acting cast. So... maybe I need to watch some more Youtube bits myself.

Koi

03-21-2011, 09:26 PM

All the episodes are on youtube. : o

gobo

03-21-2011, 09:39 PM

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:o SOLD! Damn, girl. You got me hooked, just like that. This is not the girls-only MLP my sister forced me to ignore, back in the day.

Eiko

03-21-2011, 10:34 PM

I use to love My Little Pony back in the day. That clip is quite funny.

Hero

03-21-2011, 11:50 PM

I put this on for my daughter every Saturday when the latest episode goes to Youtube. She may be only 3-months old, but she loves it.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e198/Ken_Flatt2/Blaise/Blaise_Mlp.jpg

Raph's Girl

03-22-2011, 01:24 PM

I absolutly love this show. I was never much of a fan of the original (also refered to as G1 Pony's) but the new one is AWESOME. I've even begun to collect the figs (so far I have Twilight Sparkle, Apple Jack, and Rainbow Dash). I like how there's some modern twists (like the Michael Jackson pony that hired Rarity to make him a bunch of costumes.). Also Princess Celestia (who rules Equestria from... Canterlot. Heh..get it? Canterlot instead of Camelot?) and her sister Princess Luna/Nightmare Moon are normal horses, most of the males (like Apple Jack's brother Macintosh) are Clydesdales and of course there's Zecora the Zebra (yes she's from Africa).

One of my fave characters in the show is Spike the baby dragon. He's a horny little bugger with his hots for Rarity. *lol*

One of the weird things tho is if Celestia is just a princess who are her parents? Does she have any other siblings? It would seem so since she has a nephew (Luna couldn't be the mother since she was trapped in the moon for 1000 years).

BubblyShell22

03-23-2011, 09:52 AM

I'm not able to watch this show, but I'm sure it's good. I used to love MLP back in the day (my fave ponies were Sundance, Baby Sundance, and the Flutter Ponies). Maybe I can catch this elsewhere if I get time or even think about it.

Raph's Girl

03-23-2011, 10:44 AM

Koi

03-23-2011, 01:01 PM

One of the weird things tho is if Celestia is just a princess who are her parents? Does she have any other siblings? It would seem so since she has a nephew (Luna couldn't be the mother since she was trapped in the moon for 1000 years).

Just Faust's writing choice.
Yes, My Little Pony is riddled with pink, the leader is a Princess instead of a Queen and there probably aren’t enough boys around to portray a realistic society. These decisions were not entirely up to me.
http://msmagazine.com/blog/blog/2010/12/24/my-little-non-homophobic-non-racist-non-smart-shaming-pony-a-rebuttal/

Also, Luna and Celestia are sisters; they said so in the first episode.

Raph's Girl

03-23-2011, 01:20 PM

Just Faust's writing choice.

http://msmagazine.com/blog/blog/2010/12/24/my-little-non-homophobic-non-racist-non-smart-shaming-pony-a-rebuttal/

Also, Luna and Celestia are sisters; they said so in the first episode.

Never said Luna and Celestia weren't sisters. Im just wondering if they have another sibling about since Rarity has stated she has a crush on Celestia's nephew. Luna was trapped in the moon for 1000 years. Did Luna have him before she was trapped in the moon? If so then the nephew would be like 1000 years old. *lol*

Koi

03-23-2011, 10:26 PM

You could ask the Lauran herself if you really want the answer over on DA.
http://fyre-flye.deviantart.com/

I am guessing it was just an added character for the moment for Celestia's family. Nothing you should really look into... I don't think MLP will ever talk about moms. If you haven't noticed with the Cutie Mark Crusaders they only really have sisters. The only pony so far to have an expansive family with a mom is Applejack. Maybe in the land of ponies adults don't always exist. After all, the demographic for this show is suppose to be little girls. So wouldn't it be mostly filled with young female ponies? I don't know. I am rambling...

I don't look to much into shows to care enough to even ask questions like you do.

Raph's Girl

03-24-2011, 12:40 AM

The only pony so far to have an expansive family with a mom is Applejack.

Well actually that's her grandmother. I'd LOVE to have a Granny Smith fig! :D Another elderly pony was seen working in Cloud City.

And there's at least 1 married couple in town. Mr. and Mrs. Cake (Cup and Carrot...seriously...that's their names. Carrot Cake and Cup Cake :lol: )

Raph's Girl

03-26-2011, 01:44 PM

Further proof of how awesome this show is. From this week's ep we learned:

1: Buffalo's apperantly represent Native Americans
2: Trains litterally run on horse power (good lord. Didn't they get tired?!)
3: They get drunk on salt! :lol:

They should just really make figures of the entire Apple family. Cuz darnit now I want one of cousin Braeburn! *lol*

Koi

03-26-2011, 02:20 PM

I was so upset I didn't see Derpy in this episode. I loved the Fluttershy is a tree joke.

Chaotix12345

04-24-2011, 06:52 PM

I friggin' LOVE this show. Ever since I watched the first episode, I was hooked. The writing is clever, the jokes are hilarious, the songs are some of the best I've EVER heard in an animated series, and every character is likeable. This show is second only to Sgt. Frog in my heart as my favorite show of all time. I really hope Hasbro takes advantage of the expanded fan base and has Shout! Factory release some awesome DVDs. This is one of those shows that I absolutely MUST own on DVD. Consider me a fan! :)

As for who my favorite character is, I just adore Fluttershy. She is one of the most adorable characters I've ever seen in a show and everytime she's on screen, I just go "D'AWWWWWW!". I just wish Hasbro would release a show-accurate PVC figure of her. She's one of the only main ponies without one.

Raph's Girl

04-24-2011, 10:38 PM

As for who my favorite character is, I just adore Fluttershy. She is one of the most adorable characters I've ever seen in a show and everytime she's on screen, I just go "D'AWWWWWW!". I just wish Hasbro would release a show-accurate PVC figure of her. She's one of the only main ponies without one.

I agree. MLP is such an awesome show. I just wish there was an individual Spike figure. Spike only comes with the Princess Celestia Pack or a Balloon pack with Twilight. :/ The regular Twilight fig comes with Owloicious! But I have figs of Apple Jack, Fluttershy, Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity. I want ones of the rest of the Apple family now! Apple Jack and Twilight are my faves.

One of the best eps of the season has to be the one that revealed how they got their Cutie Marks. It was so neat how everyone was connected before they even met!! I also find it amusing that Pinkie Pie is Amish. Also the whole thing with Apple Jack going to Manehatten (get it? Manehatten!) to visit her aunt and uncle Orange (apple's and orange's! Hahaha....in the end we're truly all fruit).

I figure that Ponyville is either in upstate NY or in New Jersey. Close enough to Manehattan and Fillydelphia (Princess Celestia mentioned the town once). Almost visible from Manehattan. And since Canterlot is so close to Ponyville....uh..hmm...trying to figure out the real world towns is kinda fun. *lol*

Sage Ninja

04-26-2011, 06:14 PM

which pony is derpy? Also this look like a crack induced dream. I'm in.

Raph's Girl

04-26-2011, 06:25 PM

which pony is derpy? Also this look like a crack induced dream. I'm in.

This be Derpy:

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110401135031/mlp/images/8/8a/DerpyCompetition1.png

http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/Derpy_Hooves

Shellsweet

04-26-2011, 07:47 PM

I've been watching this show faithfully too!

I used to play My little ponies with my cousins and had a baby Fluttershy when I was little haha.

She's still my favorite, and I was so excited to see a new show!

WHAT I love about this show though is that anyone can watch this show.
It's also a -great- show for our new generations.

It shows girls that you can be pretty, tomboyish, smart, silly, anyone you want to be.
I think the "Moral Lessons in Friendship" are well written and quite clever.

what I admire about this show too is that even though they have "Bronies" (Boy Ponies) A character like Rarity who focuses on fashion and beauty, she does that for herself instead of trying to impress her friends (Though sometimes she does Haha, especially in that episode she got those wings and outshined Rainbow Dash) OR to attempt to catch a Bronie's attention.

I just really like the idea of a character being a role model for trying to be beautiful for your own satisfaction instead of other's.

My brother who is 17, he watches it with me even though he denies it. ;P

This show is defenetly worth checking out, guys. If you haven't yet, you need to fix it asap! haha.

Oh! and my Favorite ponie is Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie for anyone is that curious LOL!

AND DON'T FORGET SPIKE, PEOPLES!

Raph's Girl

09-16-2011, 04:24 PM

Heads up that My little Pony Friendship is Magic Season 2 starts tomorrow (saturday)!!

At 9am ET/6am PT on The Hub Network.

This season they're introducing interesting takes on Greek/Roman mythology starting with Discord, the god of Chaos voiced by non other than John "Q" De Lancie!! Now the clips I've seen refer to him as a Dracoepuus (Dragon Horse) but really he's a Chimera. Well actually he's Q in the form of a Chimera. Same power setting, same actor! :lol:

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Note: In this clip you can see statues of the Pony versions of Pan, Calliope, and Cupis/Eros.

Candy Kappa

09-16-2011, 04:38 PM

I made my girlfriend addicted to this show, sadly we can't find any show accurate toys in out local toy stores... it makes her crazy :P

Raph's Girl

09-16-2011, 04:50 PM

I made my girlfriend addicted to this show, sadly we can't find any show accurate toys in out local toy stores... it makes her crazy :P

Yeah. None of the figs are really show accurate and yet I've still purchased the main group (Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie). I refuse to get Princess Celestia cuz she's the wrong colour.... :/

Candy Kappa

09-16-2011, 04:59 PM

Yeah. None of the figs are really show accurate and yet I've still purchased the main group (Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie). I refuse to get Princess Celestia cuz she's the wrong colour.... :/

the ones with plastic hair seems closely modeled to look show accurate, but the only place I've seen them is in the My little Pony Toy review on That New Toy Smell.

The only Celestia we found was a pink one that spoke... Horrible dubbed Norwegian...

Raph's Girl

09-16-2011, 05:32 PM

The only Celestia we found was a pink one that spoke... Horrible dubbed Norwegian...

Yeah. Princess Celestia figs are pink or Twilight Sparkle purple. :ohwell: I haven't seen a speaking one tho. Ive only seen the box sets that have 3 of the ponies (Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Rarity) and Spike with her. The regular Twilight Sparkle fig comes with Owloishous for some reason. :/

Dontebell

09-20-2011, 03:40 PM

There's an Interview with Lauren Faust at Equestria Daily

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/exclusive-season-1-retrospective.html

and Director Jayson Theissen

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/09/exclusive-season-2-audio-interview-with.html

Koi

09-25-2011, 01:00 PM

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Raph's Girl

09-25-2011, 01:29 PM

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Hahaha... I knew somebody would do that. I loved the Star Wars ending for the latest ep of FIM. Now for the inevidable gif of those ballet dancing native american buffalo. :lol:

Suine Hallock

09-29-2011, 09:45 AM

I am a very open brony! Fluttershy is totally my girl!

I managed to score the Ponyville Pony set of 12, which are in the smaller Ponyville style, but have show accurate sculpted hair. Very cute! I've got most of the first releases of figures and playsets too. I even have my Deadpool figure helping Applejack with her harvesting!

Cowabunga Carl

09-29-2011, 03:17 PM

This show is amazing. It took me a while to get around to watching it, but I'm glad I did. Apple Jack and Rainbow Dash are my favorites.

Candy Kappa

09-30-2011, 06:13 PM

Managed to snag 7 blind bag ponies for the prize of one, all six main ponies and the one who looks like Derpy but sadly isn't

The store I found them in, some kid had opened all the bags and scattered the ponies in the box. Since the rpice was a bit steep I asked one of the stores clerks how many ponies was meant to be in one bag. he didn't know so he just let me fill up one of the opened bags, and it just managed to hold 7 figures.

later I found a character card in the bag and it stood on the bag "sold separately" which was a clue that it was meant to be 1 pony in each bag. I gave them to by girlfriend.

Cowabunga Carl

09-30-2011, 11:29 PM

Raph's Girl

10-01-2011, 05:16 PM

So I finally got around to watching the first two episodes of season 2 finally. Have to say I enjoyed them. I like how they brought back the cutie mark brigade and used them to start things off. I hope they get their cutie marks this season.

Well the thing is we already know what their cutie marks are as the action figures have them. Mostly because of their G3 counterparts.

Scootaloo has a Butterfly with two small yellow flowers
Sweetie Belle has a sparkly pink heart

Apple Bloom tho is a G4 only pony so there's no known cutie mark for her.

Interesting note I just found in regards to Princess Celestia and the reason why she's a princess instead of a Queen:

"Princess Celestia was originally supposed to be Queen Celestia, as is logical considering her position, but Hasbro requested the name be changed as Disney has caused princesses to be associated with good and queens associated with evil. Princess Celestia is the highest authority, with no king or queen who outranks her."

That makes no sense at all!!! Sleeping Beauty's mother is a good queen, Ariel's mom was a good queen.... :ohwell: Heck Ariel became queen (and died off screen) according to CInderella 3! Yo Hasbro! Watch "The 10th Kingdom!" ever hear of the 5 GOOD queen's who saved the kingdoms?! *mumbles*

Oh and there's no episode this week. The next new ep is on the 15th of October. Luna pops back up for the Halloween episode. That should be fun. I guess Halloween (or Nightmare Night) was created because of the stuff she did 1000 years ago.

Rikirk

10-02-2011, 12:12 AM

Its not a bad show,...its intelligent and very well written.
Its also very funny when pinky is around. And yes I like Derpy too.

The only thing I dont like is the theme song. Its a bit irritating.

Raph's Girl

10-02-2011, 01:33 AM

Its not a bad show,...its intelligent and very well written.
Its also very funny when pinky is around. And yes I like Derpy too.

The only thing I dont like is the theme song. Its a bit irritating.

Yeah I generally FF thru that. *lol*

Cowabunga Carl

10-02-2011, 11:56 PM

I like the theme song. It's one of the few I can actually listen to. Normally I can't stand theme songs.

ViraltheVirus

02-14-2012, 04:39 PM

I never watched MLP:FiM and frankly, I never will. The reason for this is because I refuse to be a fan of something this overrated (don't you think there's already enough videos and fanart of it?). I not trying to offend anybody, but MLP:FiM looks like pure trash.:ohwell:

Candy Kappa

02-14-2012, 04:55 PM

ViraltheVirus

02-14-2012, 05:09 PM

First of all, I'm new here so please show some respect. Second, talk about disrespecting someone's opinion. Look, I'm not going to get into an argument with anyone, but please respect people's opinions. Also, I've watched several clips of MLP: FiM on Youtube and to me it looked tasteless, so I have watched enough to give an opinion on it. And yes, MLP:FiM is overrated if you haven't noticed already.

Candy Kappa

02-14-2012, 05:20 PM

so you have watched some or not, contradicting your previous post much

ViraltheVirus

02-14-2012, 05:24 PM

When I said I haven't watched MLP:FiM, I meant by a full episode not 1-3 minute clips. I apologize I wasn't quite clear in my statement, but your disrespectful comment was completely unnecessary.:tsad:

Candy Kappa

02-14-2012, 05:34 PM

I was not being disrespectful. You've watched a few youtube clips and it's not your thing, good for you. But just dismissing as trash, now that's disrespecting. At least give the pilot a view before you form a ignorant statement.

At least give it something a chance before going "herpa derpa, I haven't tried it, but surely it must taste like poop"

ViraltheVirus

02-14-2012, 05:42 PM

Archon_Turtle

02-14-2012, 05:46 PM

Again, I remind you that I'm new here so go a little easily on me ok? Also, disrespectful to what? The show? Does it even matter? I can choose to not sit through 22 minutes of something I won't find appealing. Another thing, you summing up what I said as "herpa derpa, I haven't tried it, but surely it must taste like poop" is absolutely childish. Honestly, I expected better from a TMNT fan. And you were being disrespectful with your unnecessary cursing.

Whoa. Perhaps jumping into threads for properties you have no knowledge of and calling them garbage, and then getting all crazy defensive when fans of said property (and long time board members) move to defend it, is not the way to make friends on a board you are brand new too.

Juuuuust sayin'

Also, nobody likes the "holier than thou" attitude. New or not.

Peanut

02-14-2012, 05:49 PM

I'm not going to disagree with MLP is a super f*cked fad and that the show is hardly more entertaining than most pre-school programming if you're not high, but you sound like a total asshole.

You totally came in here spouting stuff about how something you don't like, but admit to never watching, is "trash" and then got super defensive and acted like being new was an excuse to be a dick.

Remember, first impressions are everything and that was an extremely poor first impression.

Also, everyone needs to stop using the terms "herpa derpa" and "derp" they were retarded to begin with, but they're bordering on Chuck Norris levels of awful annoying internet horse(or on-topic:pony)sh*t.

Candy Kappa

02-14-2012, 05:59 PM

Again, I remind you that I'm new here so go a little easily on me ok? Also, disrespectful to what? The show? Does it even matter? I can choose to not sit through 22 minutes of something I won't find appealing. Another thing, you summing up what I said as "herpa derpa, I haven't tried it, but surely it must taste like poop" is absolutely childish. Honestly, I expected better from a TMNT fan. And you were being disrespectful with your unnecessary cursing.

the herpa derpa comment was to lighten the mood a bit, but that's just me being childish I guess. But it's pretty much true. You haven't seen a proper episode, just clips as you stated, there is a lot of clips that makes no sense out of context. But if you want to just be ignorant about something that's your thing.

Hmm. Yes, my one sh*t is unnecessary cussing, well this makes it two. So, I guess I am steaming like a drunken sailor

ViraltheVirus

02-14-2012, 06:11 PM

Hmmm..I guess you're right. I apologize for what I've said and I didn't mean to offend anyone. Maybe I should have ignored this thread instead of going head on with my "extremely poor" first impressions.

With that being said, I'm going to be taking a break from the Technodrome forums for a while. It would seem that I'm not the "friend-making" type and I wish not to further offend people.

Archon_Turtle

02-14-2012, 06:23 PM

gobo

02-14-2012, 07:24 PM

I'm new here so please show some respect.
Respect is something to earn, sir.
It would seem that I'm not the "friend-making" type and I wish not to further offend people.
One argument and you're giving up on the forum? Wuss... :P

Cure

02-14-2012, 07:34 PM

He got Dromed.

Samhain

02-14-2012, 08:00 PM

Archon_Turtle

02-14-2012, 09:52 PM

Emo quitting after 6 posts over a My Little Pony Thread is ****ing win.

Jester

02-14-2012, 10:18 PM

I miss all the good stuff.

Peanut

02-14-2012, 10:44 PM

I miss all the good stuff.

Remember when this sh*t was a daily thing? God. I can't wait for the influx of new members the launch of the new cartoon brings in.

Jester

02-14-2012, 11:07 PM

Oh, but Peanut, they are already starting to pop up... :D

Samhain

02-14-2012, 11:15 PM

Emo quitting after 6 posts over a My Little Pony Thread is ****ing win.

Better sooner than later. If just this thread made him want to leave I hate to think what would have happened had he wondered into the Video Game section with that same attitude.:P

Jester

02-15-2012, 05:05 AM

Straight up evisceration?

ViraltheVirus

02-15-2012, 06:41 AM

Before I'm on my break, I came back here to read what people had to say about me. Apparently you all think I'm a wuss and an emo wimp. No. I'm leaving to work on my social skills, it has nothing to do with do with giving up or being emo. Now if you're all through name-calling, I'll be on my mary way.

ZariusTwo

02-15-2012, 07:23 AM

I'll be on my mary way.

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Archon_Turtle

02-15-2012, 08:19 AM

I'm actually kind of curious as to how he intends on working on his social skills by leaving a social environment...

Signing up for a workshop?

Wandering the earth like Quai Chang?

Jester

02-15-2012, 08:27 AM

Now if you're all through name-calling, I'll be on my mary way.
Oh one more...
"You're claustrophobic!"

And by the by, it's "merry" way.

mysterycolor

02-15-2012, 09:14 AM

Emo quitting after 6 posts over a My Little Pony Thread is ****ing win.
at least they bowed out gracefully :) and we will always have the memories

Archon_Turtle

06-27-2012, 10:57 PM

Not meaning to necro post, but i just started watching this show a couple days ago (it's all on netflix) and i'm completely 100% hooked. We should talk about it. All the time.

Sage Ninja

06-28-2012, 12:38 AM

yeah me too. I just watched my very first episode of this series and I have to say that it was really good. I have no idea what season it's from though. I can see how both genders can get into it. My first episode(s) was two parter about Twighlights older brother Shining Armor getting married to her old foal-sitter Princess Cadence. It was really cute, and I enjoyed the singing. I think I'll look more into this. here are two songs from the episodes I saw.

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I really like the concept of male ponies, or "bronies" as they seem to be called in the show. I honestly don't remember if there was ever any male ponies in the G1 series of My Little Pony, I don't think there was though. I really like Twighlight Sparkle's big brother Shinning Armor. I hope I see more of him.

gobo

06-28-2012, 06:06 AM

The wedding was the S2 finale. I still think that PPG was a more gender-neutral girls' show, but this one's pretty good too.

Archon_Turtle

06-28-2012, 10:23 AM

The wedding was the S2 finale. I still think that PPG was a more gender-neutral girls' show, but this one's pretty good too.

I don't know that you could make a show that felt truely gender-neutral having main characters that are ponies. Everyone thinks of "the ultimate gift for little girls" whenever a pony is brough to mind. They are so associated with the female gender at a subconcious level in our heads that it would be virtually impossible to battle against.

Raph's Girl

06-28-2012, 11:46 AM

I don't know that you could make a show that felt truely gender-neutral having main characters that are ponies. Everyone thinks of "the ultimate gift for little girls" whenever a pony is brough to mind. They are so associated with the female gender at a subconcious level in our heads that it would be virtually impossible to battle against.

Welcome to the herd!! :D I am a Pegasister (that's what female fans are called but Brony has become more well known a word).

Never was a fan of the G1 series but I just can't get enough of FIM (which is G4). Can't wait for season 3 to see what all they think up!! I mean Season 2 had alot from pony Indiana Jones to even Batman.

As for Shining Armour. Before the season 2 finale Twilight had never even mentioned him! Her brother came totally out of left field. The gang had been to Canterlot a bunch of times and not once did Twilight mention "Oh yeah...there's my bro the head of the kingdom's guards!". Spike never even mentioned him and he was raised by Twilight from an egg.

Im hoping in season 3 they visit other places in the kingdom. Like Manehattan, Fillydelphia, Las Pegasus, and Baltimare. :D

NameGoesHere1066

06-28-2012, 12:25 PM

I got to give this show a shot. It looks cute.

Question, is their some hierarchy when it comes to the type of pony one is? Like are unicorn and pegasus ponies seen as better than earth ponies? And are the hybrid unicorn/pegasus ponies like the best? Because I noticed that royality or the powerful ponies are the hybred ones. Even though it doesn't seem big in the show, it just sort of seems like earth ponies are kinda at the bottom of the totem pole and the hybrid ones are at the top.

Raph's Girl

06-28-2012, 05:06 PM

Question, is their some hierarchy when it comes to the type of pony one is? Like are unicorn and pegasus ponies seen as better than earth ponies? And are the hybrid unicorn/pegasus ponies like the best?

The ponies are basically elementals. Each one has a task to perform. The Pegasi control the weather, the unicorns are basically magic based, the earth ponies help the animals and in the fall they have a race that helps the leaves fall off the trees. The main family of earth ponies are the Apple family. They are harvesters and Granny Smith (the head of the clan) founded Ponyville nearly 200 years ago.

The Alocorns (unicorns with wings) are the ruling class.

There are several episodes that explain the task each group performs. The 3 main groups (pegasi, earth, and unicorn) were once at odds with each other but several thousand years ago decided it would be best to work together. Celestia has ruled for a little over 1000 years. She controls the sun (without her it wouldn't rise) while her sister Luna (who went insane 1000 years ago) is in charge of the night elements.

There are other intellegent creatures tho. There are Buffalo (who represent Native Americans), Zebras, Donkey's (there's several that live in Ponyville), and Gryffins.

zkarlette

06-28-2012, 05:12 PM

Turo602

06-28-2012, 05:21 PM

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Frozen_Cereal

06-28-2012, 05:26 PM

Raph's Girl

06-28-2012, 07:28 PM

I used to be a MLP fan for a long time as a kid...
With all the new craze I tried watching the first ep two times already... Since it's streaming on Netflix and what not... But I haven't really gotten past that, am I missing something?

It really is a good and intellegent show. There are some things that kids wouldn't understand. Inside jokes for the adult audience...like one ep had a couple scenes in a bowling ally that included pony versions of the cast of Big Lebowski... :lol: There are some background ponies that have become almost as popular as the mane cast and have been given names (and merchandise).

Like Doctor Whooves. His cutie mark (the images on their flanks/butt's) is an hourglass. It's not his official name it's just that he looks SOO much like David Tennant plus with the hour glass cutie mark...well he was dubbed Doctor Whooves. There's even fan films about him. *lol* The Cutie marks are basically things that show up in puberty and represent what the pony's special talent is.

Peanut

06-28-2012, 09:29 PM

While I don't watch the show, I won't attack anyone for liking it. However, the bronies that push the show in people's faces and cause unnecessary trouble and arguments are likely targets for total annihilation. Here's hoping you guys aren't that way.

This. Like whatever dumb sh*t you want, just don't push it on people. The biggest problem are the people who go to great lengths to justify watching it and the harder they try the less convincing they seem. Sadly, the majority of them seem to NEED to push it on people at every opportunity and it makes the entire fan community look absolutely pathetic.

Lethal Lullaby

06-28-2012, 11:24 PM

I've been watching some MLP: FiM every now and then, and there's something about this show that makes me wanna watch more of it. :D

Archon_Turtle

06-29-2012, 12:26 PM

This. Like whatever dumb sh*t you want, just don't push it on people. The biggest problem are the people who go to great lengths to justify watching it and the harder they try the less convincing they seem. Sadly, the majority of them seem to NEED to push it on people at every opportunity and it makes the entire fan community look absolutely pathetic.

aren't most adult fandoms of childrens shows like that though? Turtles, Power Rangers, etc.

ZariusTwo

06-29-2012, 02:50 PM

This. Like whatever dumb sh*t you want, just don't push it on people. The biggest problem are the people who go to great lengths to justify watching it and the harder they try the less convincing they seem. Sadly, the majority of them seem to NEED to push it on people at every opportunity and it makes the entire fan community look absolutely pathetic.

Actually, the biggest problem are when shmucks go out of their way to make a big song and dance about how much they hate the show by calling it "dumb s*it", thus ensuring they attract the attention of those extremists in the first place

The Stryker

06-29-2012, 03:33 PM

Eh. It goes both ways. I've seen people casually say that don't enjoy the show only to be called ignorant and somehow prejudiced.

From what I've seen though it seems like MLP fans have the thinnest skin out there. The minute anything negative is said, they're screaming and crying that they're being hunted down.

I think what Peanut is saying is that a ton of fandoms on the internet like to overanalyze and blow their interests up to these ridiculous proportions in an attempt to validate it. They can't just simply like this kids show. They have to like it because it has intelligent writing and compelling character arcs. Wigguh please. Its a kids show. I ain't mad at you for liking it.

Sounds super similar to something I posted in the ninia turtle sections.

Archon_Turtle

06-29-2012, 04:20 PM

it is a little odd that a huge percentage of the adult MLP fandom seems to focus around them being fans of the show, rather than focusing on the show itself. Like they have shirts that basically say "I'm awesome because I'm a fan of the show" rather than saying "this show is awesome".

Candy Kappa

06-29-2012, 06:13 PM

From what I've seen though it seems like MLP fans have the thinnest skin out there. The minute anything negative is said, they're screaming and crying that they're being hunted down.

I do not recognize myself in this.

Not at all.

Sage Ninja

07-08-2012, 11:00 AM

The ponies are basically elementals. Each one has a task to perform. The Pegasi control the weather, the unicorns are basically magic based, the earth ponies help the animals and in the fall they have a race that helps the leaves fall off the trees. The main family of earth ponies are the Apple family. They are harvesters and Granny Smith (the head of the clan) founded Ponyville nearly 200 years ago.

does this show have the seahorse ponies the first series had? If they are like elementals wouldn't they also need the water element too?

Candy Kappa

07-08-2012, 03:06 PM

does this show have the seahorse ponies the first series had? If they are like elementals wouldn't they also need the water element too?

theres been no mention of sea-ponies as of yet. But I can't remember any ocean either close to the town the stories are mainly set in. There's rivers though.

Maybe the Changelings live in the water? :P

Raph's Girl

07-08-2012, 03:34 PM

does this show have the seahorse ponies the first series had? If they are like elementals wouldn't they also need the water element too?

Ponyville is essentially in Upstate NY. Altho there are ponds and lakes we have yet to see aquatic ponies (well except when Pinkie Pie goes Scuba Diving *lol*). Perhaps in season 3 Applejack will visit her aunt and uncle in Manehattan again and we'll see seahorses or Zecora will mention seeing them on her travels (since she's from Africa).

Raph's Girl

07-12-2012, 01:37 PM

Squee!!! IDW announced at comic con they're doing a MLP FIM comic!!! *JUAD* Imagine the crossovers that could come out of that! Infestation 3 with Ponies! (yes the question was asked "Wait and see" was the reply). Doctor Whooves being actually done proper!! :rolling:

Bossa Nova

08-04-2012, 01:41 PM

I'm going to necro this cause I can...and cause I don't see anything in the rules saying not to. And also because I can't seem to shake from my thoughts is how unbelievably awesome it would be to make custom MLP based after the four turtles...and maybe Splinter too. But! What types of ponies to use? Should they all be basic earth ponies? Or should I mix it up a bit...for example:

Donatello: I feel like he'd probably be a unicorn, as he's often shown as the least violent and a bit more sophisticated, which fits the unicorn idea so well for me. Not to mention his fascination with technology rings true for me that unicorns are a bit ahead of the game with their magic when it comes to exploring new ideas.

Raphael: He'd probably be best suited as an earth pony, as they seem to focus the most on their stamina, strength, and basic good old fashioned hard work and loyalty. If that doesn't fit Raph to a T, then I don't know what does.

Mikey and Leo give me some issues, I'm thinking Mikey best as a pegasus due to their emphasis on speed and agility, not to mention pegasi always seem the most light-hearted of the ponies for me, but then that leaves Leo out in the cold (and I won't make him a alicorn since, if anyone were to be reincarnated as such it would definitely be Master Splinter).

So yes, I'm bumping this up to hear any thoughts from those who actually care about TMNT (a bit rare on the pony forums I've noticed), and MLP (hopefully not as rare here) :D

Raph's Girl

08-04-2012, 02:48 PM

Dontebell

08-04-2012, 06:36 PM

Map of Equestria and season 2 cast poster.

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/official-map-and-season-2-cast-picture.html

Raph's Girl

08-04-2012, 07:44 PM

Map of Equestria and season 2 cast poster.

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2012/08/official-map-and-season-2-cast-picture.html

K so going by that map... Las Pegasus IS Los Angeles and looky! It's Vanhoover!! Ahahahaha.... cute!

Jelly Bean

08-06-2012, 11:02 AM

ZariusTwo

08-06-2012, 02:29 PM

Most human beings are a conflictive, negative bunch and will pick fights over anything, even good natured shows like this, because they have problems in their own life that arent fixed as easily as they are in fictional lands and communities like Equestria. They try to shatter people's appreciation and love for that sort of thing and "bring them back down to reality" since they can't personally divorce themselves from said reality

Turo602

08-06-2012, 02:50 PM

why is it this show, or other popular shows like this seem to get so much hate? I was on youtube and another site and so many people just make it their business to dump on it. And it doesn't even seem like they have any good reason to, other than because other people rave over it. :-? I don't think this show is a shakspearin master piece, but it's cute and fun. Why doesn't anyone ever consider that maybe somethings actually deserve all the hype that it is getting?

Because it's everywhere and people are getting sick of it. And in a way, it's very unnecessary. I mean, how many Arthur signatures, avatars, groups, threads, or memes have you seen out there? I mean, they probably exist, but I wouldn't know because it's not constantly being shoved in my face. What is wrong with Arthur anyway? It has a lot of the same qualities as this show, from what I keep hearing. I also know that many older people enjoy the show as well, but how come I don't keep seeing it everywhere I turn? It's like MLP fans think it's cute to like MLP.

Cure

08-06-2012, 02:56 PM

Huh. You know, I haven't even thought of Arthur like that, but you're right. For once, you're spot on.

Candy Kappa

08-06-2012, 03:47 PM

Because it's everywhere, and people are getting sick of it. And in a way, it's very unnecessary. I mean, how many Arthur signature's, avatars, groups, threads, or memes have you seen out there? I mean, they probably exist, but I wouldn't know because it's not constantly being shoved in my face. What is wrong with Arthur anyway? It has a lot of the same qualities as this show, from what I keep hearing. I also know that many older people enjoy the show as well, but how come I don't keep seeing it everywhere I turn? It's like MLP fans think it's cute to like MLP.

This old thing?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Arthurtv_logo.png

Damn that show was boring.

The pony rage of memes will die off, and then theres something new for people to hate on.

Dontebell

08-08-2012, 11:12 PM

Lauren Faust shares some secrets of FIM
http://fisherpon.tumblr.com/post/29022069129/lauren-faust-shares-some-secrets-of-fim-by

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ZariusTwo

08-09-2012, 05:39 AM

This old thing?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Arthurtv_logo.png

Damn that show was boring.

Had Neil Gaiman on it. Instant street cred.:P

It also foretold the future

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Allio

10-08-2012, 12:35 AM

Had Neil Gaiman on it. Instant street cred.:P

It also foretold the future

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Arthur has can't say anything, he was into love ducks after all

Raph's Girl

10-18-2012, 03:29 PM

Bronies hoofmark yer calendars for Nov 10th!! 3 more weeks till season 3 starts!! WOOT!!!

Seems that season 3 will feature (besides the crystal empire stuff)
the reemergence of a certain unnamed fan favorite villain — who McCarthy says will return “in a very, very awesome way.”

Ooh I hope that means Discord aka Q!! More John De Lancie goodness!! :D

http://family-room.ew.com/2012/10/18/my-little-pony-season-3-premiere/

JakeSully

10-25-2012, 08:31 PM

Who thinks Pinkie Pie is the most lovable of all ponies? i do and she's sickeningly adorable like Fluttershy is.

17thCenturySorcerer

10-29-2012, 04:07 PM

i have a parade on the day of the season 3 premeire of mlp fim. November 10- 2012. if anyone has the hub, could they please record it and post it on youtube. thank you

Raph's Girl

10-29-2012, 05:47 PM

i have a parade on the day of the season 3 premeire of mlp fim. November 10- 2012. if anyone has the hub, could they please record it and post it on youtube. thank you

The eps usually pop up on Youtube an hour or so after they air on the east coast. No need to ask anybody. Just go to YouTube.

BladeEdge86

12-02-2012, 09:39 PM

A friend of mine introduced me to it and I was extremely skeptical and wondered if he had lost his mind he did introduce to some great stuff including the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series so I gave it a shot. I watched the Discord two parter first because I was curious as to whether Discord was really as great of a villain as my friend made him out to be. It was too soon at that point to tell if I was a fan of the show yet but I was in love with Discord. I then started watching the other episode in order and after though I had a few "really I am watching this" moments I kept on watching and about 5 or 6 episodes in I was hooked.

Raph's Girl

12-02-2012, 11:04 PM

I then started watching the other episode in order and after though I had a few "really I am watching this" moments I kept on watching and about 5 or 6 episodes in I was hooked.

Welcome to the herd! :)

Cure

12-02-2012, 11:14 PM

Welcome to the herd! :)

It's posts like that that make this fandom seem more and more cult-ish.

BladeEdge86

12-03-2012, 10:01 AM

It's posts like that that make this fandom seem more and more cult-ish.

There are unsavory elements of the MLP fandom but the same is true for just about every major fandom including the TMNT fandom, just because someone the loudest voice in the room dosen't always mean they are the majority. If you don't like the show fair enough but do at least give it chance, you never know you might be pleasantly surprised I never thought in a millions years I would be into My Little Pony.

JakeSully

12-10-2012, 11:48 PM

Is Bridle Gossip anyone's fave episode?

Raph's Girl

12-11-2012, 02:58 PM

Is Bridle Gossip anyone's fave episode?

It's one of my fave eps but not my top fave ep. My top fave one is Mysterious Mare Do Well.

Bridle Gossip's on my list tho cuz it introduced Zecora and she's totally awesome. :D

Forneus

12-13-2012, 10:11 AM

Raph's Girl

12-13-2012, 02:43 PM

If I can be a hipster for a second...Ahem! I watched this show before it was popular. Back when it was coming out, there was some outrage over an article calling this the death of originality in cartoons, thanks to Lauren Faust being "lowered" down to this according to the writer...In any case, I found it bubbly and delightful and here I am now. Still watching! In fact, I indulged and got the figures of the Mane 6.

Can't wait for Discord's return, best episode is A Canterlot Wedding, Rarity is best pony, best CMC is Scootaloo, yadda yadda.

Well I started watching it when it came out for curiosity sake. I was never into the original (and after watching eps of G1 - G 3.5... Im STILL not into t hose...G4 is the best version!).

I too have figs of the mane 6 (and several varients). I also have others (Zecora, Granny Smith, Big Macintosh, Princess Cadence, Shining Armor, ect). And several shirts (One with Derpy on it that says Have a Derpy Day, and one that just says Brony. Been thinking of getting a Doctor Whooves/Time Turner one as well)

Forneus

12-13-2012, 03:09 PM

Yeah, the original set of cartoon shows, is a definite no-no for me. They certainly don't have the same mass appeal as G4 does. I'll probably start adding more figures to my smallish collection too. I'd pay top dollar for an accurate, official Discord! Or Queen Chrysalis. Loved her design.

ZariusTwo

12-13-2012, 05:25 PM

Season Four news

-Derpy is now considered "toxic" by Hasbro and will not appear at all
-To further sales of the toy, Twilight will become an alicorn.

Raph's Girl

12-13-2012, 06:57 PM

Season Four news

-Derpy is now considered "toxic" by Hasbro and will not appear at all
-To further sales of the toy, Twilight will become an alicorn.

They changed Derpy's name anyways.

As for Twilight becoming an Alicorn. That's cuz Princess Celestia has been training her (without her knowledge) to become the next ruler or something. It was hinted at in the season 3 premier.

Bossa Nova

12-13-2012, 07:07 PM

Season Four news

-Derpy is now considered "toxic" by Hasbro and will not appear at all
-To further sales of the toy, Twilight will become an alicorn.

I'm curious, where did you read that?

If it's true, I've no problem with Derpy being booted out of the scene. Her whole fiasco was just plain ridiculous and took up way too much of Hasbro's time when they could have been working on something that actually bettered their product.

As for Twilight...I can see how that'd work from a sales perspective. She's not my favorite in the slightest and her becoming and alicorn would make her THAT much more of a Mary Sue in my book, but even if it does happen, I can't imagine it much changing her friendship dynamics with the other ponies, so I don't think it'll be too huge a deal as far as the show goes once that transformation is already revealed (though it would be kind of weird. Wouldn't that means she's a princess? Why does Equestria need ANOTHER princess when there wasn't even anything for Cadence to do when she randomly showed up out of nowhere?)

BladeEdge86

12-14-2012, 08:51 PM

Season Four news

-Derpy is now considered "toxic" by Hasbro and will not appear at all
-To further sales of the toy, Twilight will become an alicorn.

I read the post that says that, since there is no way we can verify any of that I will just treat it as a rumor for now. Derpy being dropped is plausible though it is seriously disappointing to me, Derpy is a huge missed opportunity to really reach out to fans who are disabled or just seen as "different" if done right Derpy can be a great character.

As for Twilight being an alicorn I think it is very likely to happen eventually but if they do it wrong in other words too soon and without the proper buildup Twilight will become the ultimate Mary Sue.

The Stryker

12-14-2012, 10:36 PM

You're not serious right? A character to appeal to disabled people that's named DERPY? Whaaaat?

Sage Ninja

12-15-2012, 01:08 AM

how come some people keep refering to Twilight Sparkle as a Mary-Sue? How many times has she screwed up or had a melt down. She's far from perfect.

I really enjoyed seeing Twilights brother Shining Armor again in the season starter. I became a big fan of him and his relationship to Twilight in the season two finale, and Princess Candence too by extention. I like Shining Armor and Princess Cadance's realtionship as well. I hope we get to see more of Shining Armor and Cadance this season.

I think it would be nice to see Sweetie Bell, Scootaloo, and Apple Bloom finally get their cutie marks this season.

Forneus

12-15-2012, 01:27 PM

Really enjoyed today's episode. Rainbow Dash was always a great character and it was fun to see her, grow just a wee little bit today. She always get a tad better everytime, there's some focus on her and it tend to stick.

And man I love the sheer physicality of Pinkie. She's a crazy pony.

BladeEdge86

12-15-2012, 10:24 PM

You're not serious right? A character to appeal to disabled people that's named DERPY? Whaaaat?

Yes I am, Derpy means slow and uncoordinated not mentally retarded there is a huge difference. The character Derpy is an opportunity to show to look beyond mere stereotypes and try to see someone for who they really are.

how come some people keep refering to Twilight Sparkle as a Mary-Sue? How many times has she screwed up or had a melt down. She's far from perfect.

She is not a Mary Sue right now but like I said before if she becomes an alicorn and they botch it in other words do it too suddenly and without the proper buildup that is what will most likely happen.

I think it would be nice to see Sweetie Bell, Scootaloo, and Apple Bloom finally get their cutie marks this season.

I am in no rush to see that happen, I am sure they will get theirs eventually but it is fun to see all the things they do to try to get them.

The Stryker

12-16-2012, 02:12 PM

Yes I am, Derpy means slow and uncoordinated not mentally retarded there is a huge difference. The character Derpy is an opportunity to show to look beyond mere stereotypes and try to see someone for who they really are.

Oh? Great!

We're not saying you're retarded. We're just saying you're slow and uncoordinated. Phew. That's a relief.

You might as well bring in a horse to appeal to african americans and call it 'Niggy'. It's the same garbage.

Raph's Girl

12-16-2012, 04:24 PM

You might as well bring in a horse to appeal to african americans and call it 'Niggy'. It's the same garbage.

Uh actually we have Zecora the Zebra from Africa to appeal to African Americans. All the ponies were scared of her at first cuz she's different but Twilight helped the townsponies to show that she's really no different than they are (other than being a Zebra that speaks in rhyme that is).

Turo602

12-16-2012, 04:28 PM

Cure

12-16-2012, 04:34 PM

Uh actually we have Zecora the Zebra from Africa to appeal to African Americans. All the ponies were scared of her at first cuz she's different but Twilight helped the townsponies to show that she's really no different than they are (other than being a Zebra that speaks in rhyme that is).

So the zebra who's supposed to appeal to African Americans speaks...in rhymes...

愛

12-16-2012, 05:10 PM

Children's shows love stereotypes and racism.

BladeEdge86

12-16-2012, 05:59 PM

Oh? Great!

We're not saying you're retarded. We're just saying you're slow and uncoordinated. Phew. That's a relief.

You might as well bring in a horse to appeal to african americans and call it 'Niggy'. It's the same garbage.

I sure love it when people automatically jump in and judge things they do not understand, seriously the name Derpy was given to her by fans to refer to her googly eyes. That googly eyed appearance was originally the result of an animation error some fans spotted I guess they really liked her and she was given a brief speaking role in an episode and that is when it hit the fan.

The Stryker

12-16-2012, 06:09 PM

I sure love it when people automatically jump in and judge things they do not understand, seriously the name Derpy was given to her by fans to refer to her googly eyes. That googly eyed appearance was originally the result of an animation error some fans spotted I guess they really liked her and she was given a brief speaking role in an episode and that is when it hit the fan.

I understand that it's a pony with crooked eyes, a typical der dumb voice and the name Derpy.

I don't give a sh*t that it was an animation error. They ran with it and made it sorta offensive. To say THAT character would be great for disabled people is insulting.

BladeEdge86

12-17-2012, 06:53 PM

I understand that it's a pony with crooked eyes, a typical der dumb voice and the name Derpy.

Correct me if I am wrong but you don't seem like someone who actually watched the show so you understand this situation how exactly? I am not going to press this further because there is no point no offense but seriously your earlier comment about "niggy" kind of gave it away that you have no idea what you are talking about.

The Stryker

12-17-2012, 07:36 PM

Correct me if I am wrong but you don't seem like someone who actually watched the show so you understand this situation how exactly? I am not going to press this further because there is no point no offense but seriously your earlier comment about "niggy" kind of gave it away that you have no idea what you are talking about.

I watched the clip where the character spoke. The character has a typical dumb idiot voice and was constantly ruining things because she was stupid. What exactly am I missing?

To say that character 'would be great for disabled people' is insane. Basically you would be telling these poor kids "Hey! This dumb character that ruins everything and speaks slowly? That's you! It's name is Derpy! Don't you feel empowered?"

You also keep saying that I have no idea what I'm talking about. All the while acting like you know what would be an awesome character for the disabled. Riiiiight.

ZariusTwo

12-18-2012, 02:58 PM

I think Blade is probably more in love with the Derpy seen on Dr Whooves (don't ask) than the Derpy in the actual canon.

Bossa Nova

12-18-2012, 10:46 PM

Derpy was NEVER a canon pony, so folks need to really cool off with the whole 'Hasbro is playing into stereotypes' thing. She was a simple background pony that somehow or other (either through a mistake in editing or a small easter egg type prank from the producers) had eyes pointing in two different directions. That's it. The fandom saw her and became absolutely obsessed with her, just as they apparently like to do with every other background pony that has a clip longer than 2 seconds, for whatever reason.

It was the FANDOM that dubbed her as Derpy and gave her the entire background of being clumsy/slow/silly/etc. Honestly, the FIM fandom can be really intense, and the only reason Hasbro gave Derpy the little snippet that they did was to appease the fans that were going apeshit over her, and of course, the second they gave her a 'dense' sounding voice, the other half of her fans who thought she was being shoe-horned into cliche also went equally apeshit over how she was a giant stereotype. Hasbro doesn't even officially call her Derpy, but rather Ditzy Doo, as in she's just a silly, somewhat airheaded pony, and they changed her voice after the outcry as well. Honestly, Derpy is a NOBODY pony, and the only reason she has as much attention and "personality" or even a "character" at all, is because of the fans who pushed it onto her and for whatever reason believe their fanon ideas are now suddenly canon. Hasbro has nothing to do with it.

BladeEdge86

12-20-2012, 09:10 PM

I think Blade is probably more in love with the Derpy seen on Dr Whooves (don't ask) than the Derpy in the actual canon.

Actually I have never seen Dr Whooves is that a fanfic or something? Okay so the cross eyed Derpy may not have started out as canon but she was made canon as a nod to the fans at least until parents and imbeciles/trolls like The Stryker had to complain about it. I mean nobody says anything about characters that are way way more stereotypically retarded than Derpy could ever be like Patrick Star form Spongebob Squarepants.

Jester

12-20-2012, 09:12 PM

Difference is:
A. He's not called Retard McStarFish
and
B. No one ever said he's a way for the show to reach "that audience".

The Stryker

12-20-2012, 10:22 PM

Actually I have never seen Dr Whooves is that a fanfic or something? Okay so the cross eyed Derpy may not have started out as canon but she was made canon as a nod to the fans at least until parents and imbeciles/trolls like The Stryker had to complain about it. I mean nobody says anything about characters that are way way more stereotypically retarded than Derpy could ever be like Patrick Star form Spongebob Squarepants.

Like Jester said, nobody is saying Patrick would be a great role model for mentally handicapped children. THAT is where I took offense. Just a really dumb statement.

Raph's Girl

12-20-2012, 10:45 PM

Actually I have never seen Dr Whooves is that a fanfic or something? Okay so the cross eyed Derpy may not have started out as canon but she was made canon as a nod to the fans at least until parents and imbeciles/trolls like The Stryker had to complain about it. I mean nobody says anything about characters that are way way more stereotypically retarded than Derpy could ever be like Patrick Star form Spongebob Squarepants.

Dr. Whooves is a fan web cartoon on YouTube. It's one of several MLP FIM fan toons out there.

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Mona_Lisa

12-20-2012, 11:01 PM

My girls like my little pony, they have been watching it on netflix. I haven't seen anything that offended me. But maybe I haven't been paying enough attention?

12-20-2012, 11:16 PM

My girls like my little pony, they have been watching it on netflix. I haven't seen anything that offended me. But maybe I haven't been paying enough attention?

It's fine that you don't see anything offending. They are refering to a background character named Derpy. The creators of the show named her Derpy because that's what the fans called her. However, angry parents were contacting Hasbro because the name Derpy offended them due to the character's ditzy nature and voice. So now the character is nameless in the show and on merchandise. Hasbro didn't mean any harm, they were just trying to do something nice for the fans.

Candy Kappa

12-21-2012, 02:27 AM

Ditzy should never have been renamed Derpy

AT-Man

12-21-2012, 03:59 AM

My girls like my little pony, they have been watching it on netflix. I haven't seen anything that offended me. But maybe I haven't been paying enough attention?

You have to dig really deep and derive offenses from anything that might potentially be dangerously racist/sexist/telling kids to act violently. Don't be fooled if you don't find anything even the fourth time, it's there.

Allio

12-21-2012, 04:53 AM

Ditzy should never have been renamed Derpy

last I checked, said animation "error" never had a name... the only reason people thought Ditzy was her name was because a pony named "Ditzy" was mention in "winter wrap-up" which never signified who that name belonged to.

so anyone been reading the comics?

BladeEdge86

12-22-2012, 10:05 PM

Like Jester said, nobody is saying Patrick would be a great role model for mentally handicapped children. THAT is where I took offense. Just a really dumb statement.

Obviously they would have to flesh her out quite a bit more and add some traits that make her more than just clumsy and cross eyed and point out the she is NOT retarded seriously it was never stated anywhere that that was in fact the case. The point is though that I am saying that the potential is there, is it really so wrong to want to make something good out of something that may seem bad? But that is pretty much ruined thanks to, well I already said who. Why do you continue wasting your time trolling on this anyway? You got what you want Derpy except for the occasional background non speaking appearances and fan fiction is pretty much dead as a character.

On a more pleasant topic did anyone see the Apple Family Reunion episode? I may be a bit biased since Applejack is my favorite of the Mane 6 but that was a good one. We got to see Applejack in the spotlight which dosen't happen enough, more background on Granny Smith and the apple family and a nice lesson about remember the simple things that truly make moments special.

Candy Kappa

12-23-2012, 05:11 AM

last I checked, said animation "error" never had a name... the only reason people thought Ditzy was her name was because a pony named "Ditzy" was mention in "winter wrap-up" which never signified who that name belonged to.

so anyone been reading the comics?

I think it was Lauren Faust that named her Ditzy Hooves unofficially when some fans asked for a name.

not really need for " between the word error. She did start out as one and evolved to a where's Waldo-like character.

17thCenturySorcerer

01-05-2013, 05:44 PM

I think fluttershy is sexy.

8)

The Stryker

01-05-2013, 05:47 PM

I think fluttershy is sexy.

8)

Oh dear lord.

Lethal Lullaby

01-05-2013, 06:03 PM

Well :teek:.... I'm looking forward to the return of Discord. :)

Allio

01-05-2013, 06:05 PM

Oh dear lord.

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/avatars/2k3/shredder3_contributed_by_tone-master21.png

I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM! YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!!

lol, just kidding

I find it not weird, its the same way fangirls would find the turtles sexy

I've seen a guy marry a videogame character, and a woman marry a wall... this ain't strange

Raph's Girl

01-05-2013, 06:24 PM

I think fluttershy is sexy.

8)

....*slowly backs away* Uh... well I think Spike is cute but in an "Aww, looky at the cute widdle baby dragon..." kind of way..

The Stryker

01-05-2013, 07:42 PM

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/avatars/2k3/shredder3_contributed_by_tone-master21.png

I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM! YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!!

lol, just kidding

I find it not weird, its the same way fangirls would find the turtles sexy

I've seen a guy marry a videogame character, and a woman marry a wall... this ain't strange

So saying a cartoon horse made for babies is sexy isn't weird just because other weirdos exist. Ok?

Allio

01-06-2013, 12:36 PM

So saying a cartoon horse made for babies is sexy isn't weird just because other weirdos exist. Ok?

pretty much, glad we could come to an understandment... when it comes to weirdness I hold a high bar to it... thinking a cartoon horse made for babies is sexy is just not close to what I have seen

hell, marry her for all I care, just one conditions... I get invited to the wedding

The Stryker

01-06-2013, 02:04 PM

That's nice. For me though?

I think it's f*cking weird and creepy. Same goes for the turtle fangirls.

Raph's Girl

01-31-2013, 06:47 PM

So... it looks like in the season 3 finale Twilight Sparkle will evolve into an Alicorn Princess.

I know some bronies kinda expected this but it's still interesting just the same. And there's already pics of the Princess Twilight toys out! *lol*

http://family-room.ew.com/2013/01/29/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-exclusive-twilight-princess/

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2013/01/28/MLP-PRINCESS_510x317.jpg

Lethal Lullaby

01-31-2013, 07:30 PM

RaphAndDonnie

02-01-2013, 05:35 AM

ZariusTwo

02-01-2013, 03:35 PM

....For many a generation, this is their Rodimus Prime moment...:lol:

Seriously though, I think it can be handled well in the next season, I'd like something similar to when Jack O'Neil took control of the SGC in Stargate in his final year with the show...he tries to be the same guy and help out his friends, but the demands of his new role get in the way and he has to go through all these things he finds boring and get in his way.

Allio

02-20-2013, 10:15 AM

so... any body been reading the comics, they have three issues out and just came out with their first Micro today

thoughts?

Brandatello

03-10-2013, 12:09 AM

I love the comics but i would have wished it to be an episode. i dont like how hasbro is coming out with other media for us to keep up with the plot...i mean there is a book coming out that takes place after the Magical Mystery Cure episode but i think the comics really work well with the series. I'm definitely digging the art style.

Pterobat

03-10-2013, 12:32 AM

I'm not sure yet if I'm going to get caught up on this series: I've seen the first two seasons, and never got bitten by the Pony bug.

I really tried to like this series, and was always open-minded, but it never clicked with me that much. I can only think of a few episodes that I thought were memorable. It was well-made for what it was, but never blew me away.

Twilight Sparkle was my favourite Pony, though, despite her terribly unfortunate name, so I might see how she ends up with wings....

Also, yes, the septic tank-depths of Bronydom are best left unplumbed. Gyeeeahhh. :sick:

DrSpengler

03-12-2013, 08:55 AM

so... any body been reading the comics, they have three issues out and just came out with their first Micro today

thoughts?

I've been loving the ongoing by Cook and Price. Wrote up a review for the first 4-issue arc the other day. (http://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2013/03/12/idws-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-1-4-review/)

The basic story is a little typical, but Cook's script is full of wit and she utilizes the pop culture references well without overloading the book with them. Price's art, though... that's the real kicker. So much energy and detail.

I was a little lukewarm on the Twilight Micro. The story was cute, but Zahler seemed to have a harder time with the art; keeping his models consistent from panel to panel.

Still, I'm looking forward to the rest of the Micros. A lot of cool covers, as is usual with these books (love the Frazetta parody for the Rainbow Dash micro).

JakeSully

03-12-2013, 08:14 PM

Fluttershy is adorable, Pinkie Pie is funniest, Applejack is the headstrongest of the bunch, Twilight Sparkle is the most reasonable of the bunch and Rarity is actually the prettiest of the ponies, in fact if i was an animated anthropomorphic horse i would go out with Rarity.

Cure

03-12-2013, 08:21 PM

in fact if i was an animated anthropomorphic horse i would go out with Rarity.

As if you couldn't get any more f*cking gross or sick.

sdp

03-19-2013, 10:34 PM

IIRC /co/ was interested in this new "the hub" channel and we watched the block when it first aired and the MLP:FiM impressed us, of course it was written by a veteran we enjoyed but it was still MLP. We found it amusing and ironic that the best show on the block was the MLP show, the show also provided tons of reaction images which go over very well on image boards. We posted them all over /b/ and other places for fun, because it was a fun show and people only saw awesome reaction images of a MLP show. /b/ loved it and started watching the show as well and soon enough MLP craze was all over the internet. The more the show grew and the self proclaimed /b/ronies which started as something fun became something serious and the fandom grew to what it has become today. Now I am ashamed of what the MLP fandom has become to even associate that I enjoyed the show for what it was and not what the fandom has made out to believe.

I found the show to be a cutesy fun show to watch, nothing amazing but not something you'd expect from MLP. I loved Rainbow Dash and Flutter Shy and even wanted some figures of those two at one point. I found the first season quite enjoyable and fun, but it really wasn't much more than that not to the way the fandom grew it wasn't a new animated classic but I thought it was worthy of watching. The second season without Lauren Faust did feel different and wasn't as enjoyable, it still had some fun episodes but for the most part it was forgettable even though they did try to change up the formula which I give them props to. Season 2 had already been somewhat of a chore to watch but S3 was the same and actually worse than S2 since any Lauren Faust influence she had in S2 there was just none in S3. I think by this point I only watched to finish off the show I started like I often do with shows I no longer enjoy that much, I don't know why I do this. Anyway there's a few things I would've liked the show to have done like giving the stupid cutey mark crusade their cutey mark in their first episode but overall I enjoyed the last episode of S3, it works as a finale of the show and didn't leave me thining I wasted my time watching anything after S2. Now with S4 supposedly announced, I'm kind of ticked because I will feel to watch it just so I can finish off the show I started even though not only do I feel it's no longer as good and it never was a great show to begin with and what made the show fun for me which was posting random images or talking about how weird it was that MLP show was actually good were all but ruined by the fandom who actually took it all to heart.

ZariusTwo

03-20-2013, 08:21 AM

Interesting story sdp, I've seen similar sentiments from others online...how a combination of things like executive meddling, change of creative direction, oversaturisation of the product, and fans going mental about the characters contributed to the show not being as fun anymore.

On top of that, I think it's another one of those cases where the fanon for the show is actually a heck of a lot more interesting than what is put on screen. I wish parody stuff like Doctor Whooves could turn a profit, or the Spike and Rarity thing had an actual pay-off.

Raph's Girl

04-01-2013, 08:52 PM

MLP FIM has begun airing in Japan. Here's the theme song (very upbeat compared to the American theme):

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And if you're curious. Here's the awesome Italian theme:

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Allio

04-02-2013, 06:36 AM

some cool fan art of Nightmare Rarity from the idw comics has appeared

http://derpicdn.net/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMTMvMDQvMDIvMDlfNTJfMDFfMzUzXzI4NjAyM1 9fVU5PUFRfX3NhZmVfcmFyaXR5X2FydGlzdF9nbGFuY29qdXN0 aWNhci5qcGVnIl1d/286023__safe_rarity_cover_spoiler-comic_artist-glancojusticar_515833eea4c72dd83700106e_5158ad177f 123b1fcd0002fb.jpeg

Raph's Girl

04-02-2013, 12:02 PM

JoshDA7X

04-08-2013, 04:49 AM

My girlfriend is into MLP and I've only watched a few but I don't think it's too bad! Heck, she puts up with my TMNT obsession, so it's only fair for me to sit through this!

Sage Ninja

04-10-2013, 11:58 AM

the Italian one is great I liked the whole song.

I just saw the episode where Twilight sparkle becomes an alicorn and honestly I felt it was a bit forced.

ZariusTwo

04-10-2013, 12:04 PM

the Italian one is great I liked the whole song.

I just saw the episode where Twilight sparkle becomes an alicorn and honestly I felt it was a bit forced.

Toyetic episodes of any show normally are.

Raph's Girl

05-13-2013, 09:12 AM

Wildcat

05-14-2013, 04:50 AM

^ What the hell?! THAT is gonna be the MLP movie? I always thought Equestria Girls would just be a quick spinoff before the 4th season.

Ugh, it also seems like it'll stay pretty tied to to the show even though they said it wont interfere. Why not just do a special or something? This is really the movie they thought fans wanted?

Zulithe

05-14-2013, 06:34 AM

Of course they would turn them into humans... tons of new merch possibilities :/ It's cool to see them expanding into theatrical films but I wish it focused on their world and not this.

It looks to me like they are clearly drawing some inspiration from Monster High here... only instead of monster-themed teens they have their pony thing going on.

And Spike is way cooler as a dragon!

AT-Man

05-14-2013, 07:30 AM

Oh my lord, that's so much horsesh!t. I regret visiting this thread.

EDIT: I was talking about the MLP movie.

BubblyShell22

05-30-2013, 10:53 AM

Well, I've finally been able to see this show thanks to finally being able to get The Hub on my DirecTV. Don't ask me why we suddenly get the channel after not having it for years, but we do now. I have to say, I love this show. It's so cute and has some good lessons. I love Twilight Sparkle the best, though the other ponies are cool, too. I always thought Applejack was a boy because of the voice. It just sounds like AJ is a boy even though many have said AJ is a girl.

I'm just so glad I'm able to watch this show now. It's so awesome. I saw the eps "Owls Well That Ends Well" and "Party of One." Both eps were great. Can't wait to see more.

ObiWanFan4life

06-11-2013, 03:38 PM

The trailer for Equestria Girls (out on DVD in the fall and will be soon in theatres for a limited run) is out.

In the film Twilight loses her princess crown so Celestia sends her on a quest to an alternate universe (where it was lost at). There she encounters various human versions of all her friends and family (even DJ Pony!!) and enemies. I just have to say Spike is a cute puppy!!

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Ok, I have to admit that there's an abundance of terrible decisions made here. But the dumbest decision Hasbro made was to release it on the same weekend as Man of Steel.

BubblyShell22

06-11-2013, 03:45 PM

Well, sadly, I don't get The Hub anymore. I think it was just a free trial thing that they had going and then they took it away again. Up yours, DirecTV. You tricked me by thinking I had that channel back.

Sage Ninja

06-14-2013, 10:55 AM

Allio

06-14-2013, 02:55 PM

wow, this is serious? I thought at first this was some fan project animation trailer. But this is real. This looks like fan fiction. I wonder what the creative consultant Lauren Faust would have to say about this if she was still involved in the MLP project...why did she leave any way?

From what I've gathered, she wanted to concentrate on her own franchise, Galaxy Girls, where she had 100 percent control over...haven't seen anything since a little trailer

Raph's Girl

02-13-2014, 03:25 PM

They've made a sequel to Equestria Girls. It... looks more like a rip off of Jem and the Holograms now.

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BubblyShell22

02-13-2014, 04:13 PM

Ugh, as if the first one wasn't bad enough, they had to go and make a sequel? Granted, I never saw Equestria Girls, but I saw trailers for it, and it looked horrendous.

RaphAndDonnie

02-13-2014, 04:56 PM

I'll admit, I saw Equestria Girls and thought it was ok, even though Sunset Shimmer sucked as a villain and she was reformed like Nightmare Moon and Discord :ohwell: But that sequel trailer...that doesn't even make sense canonically. Twilight had a few days to go into that world to get her crown back or else the portal would close forever...so how can she be there again? :-?

ZariusTwo

02-14-2014, 04:52 AM

Ugh, as if the first one wasn't bad enough, they had to go and make a sequel? Granted, I never saw Equestria Girls, but I saw trailers for it, and it looked horrendous.

I never understood the appeal of Equestria Girls either...just shows the Bronies will eat up any old s*it fed to them and they'll support it.

If anything, I just feel like they're wasting a perfectly good oppertunity to do a new Jem movie.

Candy Kappa

02-14-2014, 05:01 AM

Equestria Girls was fun enough, but a sequel?

Unless it's the actual pony Twilight returning, I don't see how they can get their freaky human-pony hybrid powers. Did another villain steal the crown and go to the human dimension?

Leo656

02-17-2014, 10:06 PM

If anything, I just feel like they're wasting a perfectly good oppertunity to do a new Jem movie.

I totally endorse a world that has a lot more Jem and the Holograms. I loved that show for some reason. I suspect it had a lot to do with coming on right after He-Man on the USA Network back in the day.

Anyways... this is funny but, my wife recently got us watching this show. Neither of us ever paid attention to it but for some reason she DVRed a bunch of episodes and randomly put it on one afternoon, and now we pretty much watch a few every Sunday afternoon. I actually like it, it's goofy but it's harmless and sometimes it's really f*cking funny. I didn't wanna like it and she used to make fun of it too - still not sure what made her decide to start watching it in the first place - but we just kinda gave up and now we like it. The characters have a ton of personality. That's probably why it's so popular. And I didn't know Tara Strong was in it, I'm a big fan of hers.

She DVRed the Equestria Girls thing the other day but we haven't seen it yet. Seems like they're just trying to sell more toys or something, I'unno. I'm kind of out of the loop, we only saw up to early Season Two so far. She's got like 70-something episodes on DVR; has this show really been around that long? Yeesh. I find out about things late.

Wildcat

02-17-2014, 11:04 PM

Equestria Girls 2? Ehhh, as long as it stays out of the main series. I saw the first one to see what it was like. Ok I suppose. I didnt really care for it. Doubt I'll watch 2.

I started watching the series because it looked cute. I really like the environments and art style. The writing turned out to be good so I kept watching.

I didnt even know it had a huge fandom for awhile. Its funny cause its like the only cartoon I dont take seriously. I enjoy it for being fun and cheerful. Ive seen people say the fandom ruined it but If you can't push it aside and ignore it...thats really on you. Its not the shows fault.

Leo656

02-18-2014, 12:39 AM

Yeah, I never get that. "The fans ruined (Franchise X) for me." Don't talk to them, I guess? I can totally see how someone else's over- or -under-enthusiasm for something I liked could potentially skew my own enjoyment of it after prolonged exposure, so I just kind of don't bother. This is the only "fandom" message board I go on and I'm not even 100% sure why that is or how it started.

As I understand it, MLP has some odd fans. OK, so does everything? If you don't go looking for those people and what they partake in/of, it may as well not exist to you, no? Makes sense to me. You can let weird people ruin anything if you let 'em.

I'unno, it's a neat show. I'd rather just watch it and laugh at it than dissect it or its fans. I'm nobody's analyst.

I dig Rainbow Dash; she's like the punk rock Pony. I like how she's a huge narcissist. I do like how they so often show why that's bad trait to have, but seriously, anyone who could create Sonic Rain-Booms wouldn't be humble about it, probably. :lol:

Wildcat

02-18-2014, 01:53 AM

Ya I see people complain its become too popular or in your face with the internet and all. That doesn't bother me personally, it just doesn't make sense that would ruin your experience. Thats other people doing stuff.

I like all the ponies. I don't really have a favorite. Ponyville or Equestria would make a great theme park attraction. I like their houses, like the treehouse and barn. I like that cupcake train too.

Leo656

02-18-2014, 02:09 AM

I could see that as a kind of Six Flags/Sesame Place kinda thing for kids. That could actually be big money if marketed properly. I could see that being a thing. Just the merch booths and theme stores alone could be hugely profitable. But MLP has always been something that drifts in and out of popularity every few years, so maybe it doesn't have the staying power to support such an ambitious endeavor.

Wildcat

02-18-2014, 02:45 AM

Ya I don't know who would do it...Six Flags, Universal Studios? Not Disneyland.

On a side note the toys dont really match the cartoon. There was talk of LEGO sets for awhile but they said they have no plans for it.

Bossa Nova

02-19-2014, 02:23 AM

MLP toys have never really matched the cartoons. I've only really seen a huge demand for "show accurate" ponies from very recent fans of the FiM show, and many many longtime collectors easily separate the toys from the show. Personally I'm on board with them, and when it comes to ponies I don't really see the huge desire for 100% show accurate ponies-their huge play factor is their brushable hair, it shouldn't matter if it matches the show completely.

Wildcat

02-19-2014, 02:51 AM

Uhh, it does matter if theyre cartoon accurate, for collecting. We always want cartoon accurate TMNT. Why is MLP excused? Alot of opportunity for great toys here.

Alot of the Nick figures arnt cartoon accurate so I can understand peoples complaints with miss represented figures from that line. The OT figures weren't even close to being cartoon accurate...hence the Classics line.

From what Ive seen the original 80s ponies matched the cartoon. The FiM line are exaggerated to look more cute and babyish and the Princess Celestia figure was pink/purple until recently. Im sure that was weird to some kids.

Closest cartoon accurate-MLP toys are the Funko figures.

Candy Kappa

02-19-2014, 02:56 AM

The kids magazine about MLP did have screen accurate ponies, I managed to get Pinkie Pie for my girlfriend when the leftover magazines was sent back in return, but the store I work in didn't get new magazines. But I'd imagine they made one of each main character.

The blind bag collectible are nice too, except Applejack don't have her hat.

Bossa Nova

02-19-2014, 12:41 PM

RaphAndDonnie

02-19-2014, 01:58 PM

Yes, there have been some issues with ponies not being the right colors, but if you talk to many actual COLLECTORS of ponies, you'll notice that many prefer brushable hair as opposed to screen accurate molded hair, and many would prefer more ponies in general, even if they never actually made it on screen.

Yep. I collect G1-G3's (along with G4's, of course) and I would much rather the ponies have brushable hair or have some neat new feature, like the Secret Surprise ponies, then being show accurate. I used to pitch a b*itch about them not being show accurate and even tried cutting my G4's hair to match how they looked in the show but now I couldn't care less.

Leo656

02-19-2014, 10:28 PM

Wow, people do their research. Respect.

Mary wanted to watch that Equestria Girls movie yesterday. 'S'alright. More or less seemed like a long episode with an unusual plot. I liked how well everyone's personalities carried over. The voice acting and the characterization is really good in this show, I have to admit.

We don't really collect much of any toys at all anymore, let alone MLP stuff. What's hilarious is, I never cared about or watched the 80s stuff, but my older sister who didn't live with us did, and when she outgrew any of her old toys, she just dumped it all in our basement, since there was no room at our grandmother's place. So I always had boxes of Ponies sitting in the basement next to all my He-Man stuff. I barely paid attention to them, but I definitely saw them a lot. I think I might have occasionally had one of them give He-Man directions to Snake Mountain, since talking ponies would entirely fit in He-Man's existing continuity. I don't remember what any of them looked like. I wonder if any of them would be worth anything? My niece ended up with all that stuff, regardless.

As I said, we don't really collect toys anymore, but we do occasionally collect stuffed animals of licensed characters, and she was thinking about the ones at Build-A-Bear. We used to do the Build-A-Bear thing alllll the time.

Wildcat

02-19-2014, 10:47 PM

Because MLP and TMNT are two COMPLETELY different franchises and collected by different types of people??? And you'll actually notice that the original 80's ponies did NOT match the cartoon 100%, because the original 80's show didn't even really have a set cast of characters. Sure, there were more often seen ponies like Fizzy, Gusty, Wind Whistler, Buttons and North Star, but honestly, the show wasn't like how it is now. The toys themselves were all over the place, try looking up just how many ponies were released back then and you'll see that a majority of the toys released were never even IN the show.

Yes, there have been some issues with ponies not being the right colors, but if you talk to many actual COLLECTORS of ponies, you'll notice that many prefer brushable hair as opposed to screen accurate molded hair, and many would prefer more ponies in general, even if they never actually made it on screen. The bronies are a completely different fanbase than longtime collectors, many of which are young men who are used to action figures (like TMNT) where everything has to match 100%. But only up until recently, MLP has been collected by a very different type of fan, where variety and play-factor tends to outweigh screen accuracy-not to mention the fact that brushable hair is easy enough to style into television show styles. Funko figures are nice if you want something that matches the show, but they have absolutely zero play value other than sitting on your shelf and looking nice.Im not talking about the hair. Thats the toy's selling point...like I said before FiM are exaggerated to look more cutesy. The mold doesn't match. Just looked up some pics of the original MLP and the figures match pretty good. Toys that dont appear on TV isnt even an issue. OT TMNT was full of them. It is nice to have extra characters if you want them. My complaint is accuracy...not the hair or extra ponies.

Also the playsets dont really do the show justice either. Theyre more like basic backdrops. Im just saying overall they could be better. I know Funko's are just for display.

I don't talk to alot of MLP fans but I still think collectors would appreciate more accurate figures at least. Maybe even ones with non-brushing hair, like Funko. Its nice to have a choice or variation. Most of the fanmade stuff like plushies are way better than the official stuff...like this http://www.equestriadaily.com/2013/05/plushie-compilation-113.html These are fantastic, wish I had some of them.

ZariusTwo

12-18-2017, 10:23 AM

Utrommaniac

12-18-2017, 10:31 AM

I don't buy it. Looks more like fanart that someone decided to be a troll with.

FredWolfLeonardo

12-18-2017, 12:20 PM

Some alleged leaks have surfaced, with new designs for some of the Mane Six, some writers are apparently unhappy with the creative direction of the show, and there's plans to end FIM in 2019 and replace it with something more action focused
https://www.funnyjunk.com/channel/ponytime/Mlp+leaks/RDmuLEQ#70c946_6466638

Looks really fake to me.

There's no reason to change the designs or end the shown so soon. Its still going strong, we just got a movie this year that made a profit for Hasbro.

TMNT_Guy

12-18-2017, 01:40 PM

there's plans to end FIM in 2019 and replace it with something more action focused
https://www.funnyjunk.com/channel/ponytime/Mlp+leaks/RDmuLEQ#70c946_6466638
I heard the opposite: that the new show would be more cutesy and have new ponies attending a "Friendship School" so I guess we'll find out if any of this is true in time.

I wouldn't be surprised if the show was rebooted by the end of season 9 as is rumored. Disappointed, sure, but not surprised. It's an amazing feat that this toy focused series has managed to last even this long, let alone one marketed to girls. For comparison: by the time Friendship is Magic airs it's 8th season, Transformers will be on it's 4th cartoon series since 2010.

drgon78

12-20-2017, 06:55 AM

The Friendship school is in MLPFiM season 8.

ZariusTwo

02-12-2021, 02:04 PM

The new movie will be exclusive to Netflix

https://variety.com/2021/film/news/paramount-my-little-pony-movie-netflix-1234902328/

Leo656

02-12-2021, 02:11 PM

I forgot they were even doing another one. Awesome!

drgon78

02-13-2021, 06:38 AM

The movie is G5, not G4.

Now if they could just release the series on Blu Ray or at least finish releasing it on DVD.

Leo656

02-13-2021, 03:08 PM

For real. I think I'm only up to Season 4 on DVD.

drgon78

02-13-2021, 07:49 PM

Season 7 was the last DVD release.

Leo656

02-13-2021, 07:54 PM

Thanks, I was wondering. I look around online sometimes but it can be hard at a glance to tell the official releases from the bootlegs. And I'm not trying to order any bootlegs. But I did have a feeling that the Season 8 and 9 sets I've been seeing weren't legit, good to have confirmation.

Wildcat

02-13-2021, 11:53 PM

The question is will it take place way after the Finale where everyone has aged and Twilight Sparkle is now the size of Princess Celestia?

I know some were upset with her and Spike’s design updates but it made sense. I just wonder why only Royalty becomes tall.

I think it’s more likely to take place after becoming a Princess of course but they’re all still how they appeared during the series. So while she’s still new at it.

Leo656

02-14-2021, 12:23 AM

Yeah, that kinda threw me for a loop, too.

drgon78

02-14-2021, 06:55 AM

I had more of a problem with the rest of main six having bags under their eyes then I had with Twilight or Spike's design update.

Leo656

02-14-2021, 07:27 AM

Y'know, I honestly didn't even notice that. I was too busy dealing with the implications of somepony having actually spawned with Pinkie Pie, as well as the revelation that Applejack and Rainbow Dash were living together. :lol:

But seriously, Pinkie Pie had a kid. WTF. You know she's gonna be one of those "cool" Moms who smokes pot with her kids, and lets them and their friends have coke parties as long as they keep it in the basement. WHY does Pinkie Pie have a KID? :lol: I wasn't noticing much else, after that. My mind was way too blown.

I mean, I was kinda wondering who the Dad might be, but I doubt she even knows. Something tells me she gets around.

LeotheLateBloomer

02-14-2021, 07:41 AM

http://https://www.equestriadaily.com/2021/01/kidscreen-article-reveals-new-movie.html (http://www.equestriadaily.com/2021/01/kidscreen-article-reveals-new-movie.html)

“With the movie, we started development and made the decision to expand the world of My Little Pony, rather than starting from scratch with a total brand reinvention,” Thompson says. “We found ourselves with this whole decade of storytelling and really rich lore, and it felt wrong to walk away from all of that.”

"Instead of abandoning the franchise’s characters and stories, the movie will take place in the same world featured in Friendship is Magic and Pony Life, but jump ahead in time to focus on a new generation of ponies and unexplored corners of Equestria. This creates opportunities to include nods to the property’s previous iterations, both in upcoming content and consumer products offerings.

“If you’re brand-new to the franchise, I think it will grab you and pull you in,” says Thompson. “And existing fans are going to be picking out Easter Eggs for months and years to come.”

There is also some indication of the direction that Hasbro wants to take the series, wanting it to be more inclusive as well as providing some details about the main character, highlighting that they are an activist.

"The introduction of new characters and a departure from designs featured in Friendship is Magic and Pony Life is intended to shift the brand’s focus to more modern themes like diversity and inclusion.

The movie’s main character, for example, is an activist working to make the pony world a better place."

FredWolfLeonardo

02-14-2021, 11:43 AM

I mean, I was kinda wondering who the Dad might be, but I doubt she even knows. Something tells me she gets around.

The dad is Cheese Sandwich, who is Pinkies husband in the last episode.

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Wildcat

02-14-2021, 10:18 PM

So they’re gonna stay in the FIM universe and “jump ahead” to other ponies. I like that. Maybe I was wrong and it will take place after the others have aged. Kind of what I prefer.

The only thing is it says a departure from FIM/Pony Life designs. So just a stylization? Cause if it’s completely different how it would be the same world? Also mentions the movie will be cgi.

FredWolfLeonardo

02-14-2021, 10:34 PM

I was thinking maybe the new show/movie would be focused on Luster Dawn? (The pony from the final episode of FiM who is Twilight's student).

Luster Dawn in the final episode even forms her own group of friends at the very end, essentially becoming the new Mane Six.

Wildcat

02-14-2021, 11:09 PM

Ya that’d be cool. It’s partly why I prefer it takes place after the FIM group aged. It’d be interesting seeing Twilight Sparkle be in the long standing Princess role instead of going through trail-and-error which she already did.

ZariusTwo

02-25-2021, 12:25 PM

Details on the movie and the next series

https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/970xh/public/images/2021-02/1280_MLP.png?itok=ZXRCJPkV

https://www.etonline.com/my-little-pony-latest-movie-heads-to-netflix-greenlights-new-series-exclusive-161157

Leo656

02-25-2021, 01:24 PM

That sounds like a lot more of a full reboot than what they were promising previously.

Like, in no world where Twilight and the Mane 6 were around and active would any of those things happen. So that's weird.

I'unno, we'll see. My personal loyalty is to the specific FiM characters and presentation, not MLP in general, so I'd have to see more before I'd jump onboard with any new iteration.

drgon78

02-25-2021, 02:51 PM

I am in the same camp, FiM is the only thing MLP I care about.

ZariusTwo

06-22-2021, 01:47 AM

Wildcat

06-22-2021, 03:24 AM

IDW's FIM comic is coming to an end, but the Mane Six will crossover with Generation One of the franchise in a six-issue mini

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https://bleedingcool.com/comics/idw-ends-my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-replaced-by-generations/Thats cool always wanted to read these. I just find it hard to get into comics I guess. Even with Sonic. I actually have 3 digital issues that came free with the movie.
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Never commented on that previous promo image. Very nice cgi and the FIM references.

Leo656

06-22-2021, 05:35 PM

Things always end right when I start paying attention to them :lol: Sigh.

Hopefully they'll release the remaining issues that haven't been collected yet into Omnibus collections. I have all the collections of the ongoing series that have been released so far and for the most part I really like the series. Shame that it's ending but given how the cartoon's been cancelled for a while I guess it's only been a matter of time.

This mini-series looks like a neat way to wrap it up. I never cared for the G1 MLP stuff but I'll check this out.

ZariusTwo

07-02-2021, 05:17 AM

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Wildcat

07-02-2021, 05:37 AM

That’s awesome. Can’t wait to see how the Mane 6 are handled. They’ll probably mention them in the first episode. Like there whereabouts. Twilight at least.

Donut Lord is a pony :D and Liza Koshy. I’ve only seen her in the Double Dare revival but I like her.

ZariusTwo

08-12-2021, 03:01 PM

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Wildcat

08-12-2021, 11:08 PM

The look and cgi is beautiful. I wish FIM would have been done like this.

LeotheLateBloomer

08-13-2021, 01:52 AM

The look and cgi is beautiful. I wish FIM would have been done like this.

Nah, Friendship is Magic had a appealing art style of it's own. That was part of its charm.

I don't know, something about this just isn't grabbing me that much. The character models look nice at the very least.

Wildcat

08-13-2021, 02:27 AM

Well some things in FIM were a bit more stylized but you can tell it’s still the same world.

LeotheLateBloomer

08-13-2021, 03:36 AM

Er, kinda. You can see the toyline of the Mane Six in Sunny's room and the pony guards in the last shot of the trailer look the same as the ones from Gen 4 but I need to see a little more, even if they confirmed it's in the same continuity. Maybe some changelings, seaponies, and mermares.

But my original point was that this isn't really all that appealing in comparison. It looks nice but I'm not quite feeling it.

IndigoErth

08-13-2021, 10:42 AM

Heh, had to look at it again, I totally missed the MLP figures on the shelf. So... same universe, or were that MLP just a tv show in this universe? Because the theme is a little conflicting if it's supposed to be the same world.

Looks cute enough, I'm sure I'll check it out, though the tone of it feels a little too "teehee Barbie movie" to me. I get it, it's the same target audience, but eh, not crazy about that kind of somewhat superficial tone so often being used for things aimed at little girls.

The male pony gives me Flynn Rider vibes though. lol

The picture on the wall by the door, I'm guessing they are going with that old classic, the dead (or otherwise absent) mom trope.

And just gonna be honest... I'm grateful they are only heard, not seen, because god damn that cast video is annoying.

Wildcat

09-25-2021, 04:29 AM

I just watched the new movie and it’s great.

It feels exactly like FIM but with new characters. They’re not copies though. There’s similarities of course but they’re definitely different.

It does not reveal why everyone was separated or where the Mane 6 are but you just know they’ll eventually show up. Like that’s what the series will lead up to.

I know I already mentioned it but the cgi is beautiful imo. The texture and detail are wonderful. It makes the ponies cuter and the environments more inviting.

I was sad to see FIM end but this is definitely a continuation. Like a sequel about whatever happened to that world.

IndigoErth

09-25-2021, 10:11 AM

Just watched it last night as well, and have to agree, it's actually pretty good. Cute designs, nice animation, really love the environment designs. A little predictable and rushed in some spots, but doesn't really take away from it.

Is this one of those movies that starts off a series? Because it sure feels like it.

Now... not really complaints, just some things that left me scratching my head a bit:

[This is probably clear from the trailer, so won't put it in spoiler, but skip reading if you're avoiding knowing anything about it at all before watching.]

IF this is supposed to be the same world as the prior series, it does bug me that all the FiM efforts are now a waste of time. They made progress to try to make the world a better place for all species, even publishing a book and building a renowned school, but somehow relations between the ponies themselves fell apart and they started believing total BS about each other...? I find this part a little hard to swallow.

If it's the same world, then clearly it must be many generations later, and believable with all with technology there that the FiM series didn't have, but I really feel like, even if she wasn't immortal, Twilight should probably still be alive..? But if all of this fell apart then she's either dead with her work forgotten (and with a failure now ruling or no one at all) or never existed.

The way it opened made me initially think FiM could have just been a series the ponies in this movie were familiar with, and personally I think that would have smoothed over these plot holes.

Spoiling comments...
So is Sunny an alicorn now and keeping the magic horn and wings or is that just temporary...?

And so no single pony thought "Hey, maybe there's a 3rd crystal to fill this center hole and represent the 3rd type of pony." If this is going to be a series, that world is in trouble. lol

Curious about the mid credits scene and the magic hoof prints. I kind of like the angle of exploring magic in the Earth ponies, since the other two have magic.

Though my only actual criticism is making pegasi require magic to fly seems a bit forced and unnecessary for the sake of story, and conflicting with the old show if this is supposed to be the same world.

All in all, hoping it is meant to become a series or at least gets a sequel.

Bahamut810

09-25-2021, 12:55 PM

I can agree with all the positives. My biggest thing was that the "historian" (who will be un-named due to spoilers) knew what the Mane6 looked like enough to have action figures and knew their personalities and the like...so knew quite a bit about 'far' history, but not the in-between of why civilization fell apart and why the world isn't frozen to Wendigos.

IndigoErth

09-25-2021, 02:40 PM

Really good points.

If this is leading into a series, I hope it touches on all these.

Allio

09-25-2021, 06:11 PM

Well… the movie was okay. Considering that this is a lead in into the new show I guess it was fine on that front, but as a self contained film it was unsatisfactory in some parts.

Leo656

09-25-2021, 06:16 PM

Just watched it last night as well, and have to agree, it's actually pretty good. Cute designs, nice animation, really love the environment designs. A little predictable and rushed in some spots, but doesn't really take away from it.

Is this one of those movies that starts off a series? Because it sure feels like it.

Now... not really complaints, just some things that left me scratching my head a bit:

[This is probably clear from the trailer, so won't put it in spoiler, but skip reading if you're avoiding knowing anything about it at all before watching.]

IF this is supposed to be the same world as the prior series, it does bug me that all the FiM efforts are now a waste of time. They made progress to try to make the world a better place for all species, even publishing a book and building a renowned school, but somehow relations between the ponies themselves fell apart and they started believing total BS about each other...? I find this part a little hard to swallow.

If it's the same world, then clearly it must be many generations later, and believable with all with technology there that the FiM series didn't have, but I really feel like, even if she wasn't immortal, Twilight should probably still be alive..? But if all of this fell apart then she's either dead with her work forgotten (and with a failure now ruling or no one at all) or never existed.

The way it opened made me initially think FiM could have just been a series the ponies in this movie were familiar with, and personally I think that would have smoothed over these plot holes.

Didn't see it yet, but these were some of my reservations as well. If it's the same world, doesn't it kinda mean that everything the Mane 6 did in the last show kind of... doesn't matter?

I assume much will be explained but that's been throwing me off from the jump.

Anyways, didn't know this was out yet, but I'll try and look at it. I was never a fan of the larger "brand" and only specifically ever cared about the FiM characters and storyline, so we'll see if this one has enough to keep me invested.

Wildcat

09-25-2021, 11:32 PM

I thought the same thing. That FIM accomplished so much that it being undone or forgotten seems weird...but it’s also what makes me really interested. What could do that?

I understand it comes off as conveniently undoing it for the sake of this but I was thinking even if the world stayed how FIM ended the new storyline would have still been about friendship and acceptance.

This sets up an interesting mystery and uses the Mane 6 like legend characters. It seems the new ponies have to restore their history...maybe them too.

Off the top of my head I thought they could be stuck in another dimension or something. I doubt any of them are dead since killing them would cause upset. Plus their return would generate views. It’s possible but I hope not.

I agree it was predictable but it didn’t bother me. FIM was predictable towards the end and this was just to establish the new generation. It’s supposed to get a Special and full series next year.

ZariusTwo

09-26-2021, 05:27 AM

Didn't see it yet, but these were some of my reservations as well. If it's the same world, doesn't it kinda mean that everything the Mane 6 did in the last show kind of... doesn't matter?

Such is the way of any world

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Bahamut810

09-26-2021, 08:13 AM

All these questions and stuff are why I am trying to go into it like its a brand new thing.

IF this is supposed to be the same world as the prior series, it does bug me that all the FiM efforts are now a waste of time. They made progress to try to make the world a better place for all species, even publishing a book and building a renowned school, but somehow relations between the ponies themselves fell apart and they started believing total BS about each other...? I find this part a little hard to swallow.

*NOTE SPOILERS OF THE "OLD" SERIES*

If we want to get into the old show and things that are by the wayside:
1. The school, which promoted unity and legacy. The pony world we saw *only* had ponies. Where are all the other races that came in under Twililights banner?

2. Canterlot, the capitol. No one at any time mentioned canterlot. It was convenient that it not be there because of, you know, the castle with all the unity and historically based books and stained glass windows.

3. It seems like only two people knew anything about the Mane6, and had *no* idea about the symbol of the sisters (the 3 artifacts). This is strange because Hitoridad knew about Starswirl the Bearded (picture in their house).

4. According to lore, when there is disharmony in an area...Wendigos happen. Everything should be a land of ice and snow.

5. I think its strange the earth ponies didnt know *their* magic was gone as well. They are supposed to have enhanced strength.

Im sure if I kept thinking on it I could think of more contradictions to the old series. Yes, I know too much about this fkin franchise...but its fine. I don't feel bad...I am on a forum dedicated to a longstanding series about talking turtles from new york who know Ninjutsu...

drgon78

09-26-2021, 10:50 AM

I don't count this movie as cannon to G4. If anything this G5 stuff should get it's own section.

IndigoErth

09-26-2021, 04:16 PM

All these questions and stuff are why I am trying to go into it like its a brand new thing.

*NOTE SPOILERS OF THE "OLD" SERIES*

If we want to get into the old show and things that are by the wayside:
1. The school, which promoted unity and legacy. The pony world we saw *only* had ponies. Where are all the other races that came in under Twililights banner?

2. Canterlot, the capitol. No one at any time mentioned canterlot. It was convenient that it not be there because of, you know, the castle with all the unity and historically based books and stained glass windows.

3. It seems like only two people knew anything about the Mane6, and had *no* idea about the symbol of the sisters (the 3 artifacts). This is strange because Hitoridad knew about Starswirl the Bearded (picture in their house).

4. According to lore, when there is disharmony in an area...Wendigos happen. Everything should be a land of ice and snow.

5. I think its strange the earth ponies didnt know *their* magic was gone as well. They are supposed to have enhanced strength.

Im sure if I kept thinking on it I could think of more contradictions to the old series. Yes, I know too much about this fkin franchise...but its fine. I don't feel bad...I am on a forum dedicated to a longstanding series about talking turtles from new york who know Ninjutsu...
A lot of good points. It's a little confusing that these ponies (or at least one and her father) knew of the Mane 6 but not Celestia, Luna, and others.

I don't mind that there are odd contradictions happening, but it makes me curious to maybe see them sorted out if a series does happen.

Maybe the issue between ponies (and other species?) could be purely local and it's just that part of the world that needs to relearn the magic of friendship? The home areas of the various ponies were pretty close. edit: This is why they still need that map to signal friendship problems. lol

I doubt any of them are dead since killing them would cause upset.
If they're gone, I'm just assuming it was from age, given the amount of technology in this movie suggesting this is a lot farther into the future. Though it would have been nice to have Twilight still around and just a background character while this film/series focuses on another part of the world.

suction.
Well this one probably does have vacuums. :trazz:

Wildcat

09-27-2021, 01:30 AM

I’m thinking it has not been that long after FIM because Sunny’s dad knew of the Mane 6. He had to have been alive during some of that period to know stuff. I’m not sure technology indicates a huge gap of time.

I’m also thinking the other adults know more about what happened but covered it up for the sake of the feud. They feared each other more than hated. They wanted to protect themselves.

They easily agreed to let Sunny try out the gems twice and Phyllis tried to stop Sprout and his robot. He was really the only one that was hostile.
The other species might have also separated themselves and are not a concern to these 3. They were not introduced in FIM until later on. Obviously it’s mostly a mystery right now but I’m sure they’ll explain it.

Allio

02-06-2022, 01:34 AM

Rewatched the film. On a second watch through I definitely find it less enjoyable. A lot of plot contrivances and conveniences.

Leo656

02-06-2022, 02:27 AM

I completely forgot about this. I'll have to check it out before I cancel my Netflix next week.

FredWolfLeonardo

02-06-2022, 02:27 AM

Rewatched the film. On a second watch through I definitely find it less enjoyable. A lot of plot contrivances and conveniences.

Are you referring to the 2017 film or the new CGI one?

Allio

02-06-2022, 02:38 AM

The new one.

Leo656

02-06-2022, 03:07 AM

Although to be fair, the 2017 movie does have a lot of contrivance and conveniences... But the movie pokes fun at that so it's kind of okay. :lol:

I still think it was underrated. I find it at LEAST as good as most mid-level Disney animated movies. I remember every critic saying "This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen, even for a kids movie," and I'm like, "Y'all smokin' crack."

Disney has a history of paying critics to badmouth non-Disney animated films and bully theaters into giving them a limited run on only a few screens, so if you told me that's exactly what happened in 2017 I'd believe you. I mean they basically tried to run Don Bluth out of the business, it's not out of the question they'd still pull that sh*t.

LeotheLateBloomer

02-06-2022, 03:48 AM

The new CGI one was fine. Though it didn't look like something that was originally scheduled to release in theaters originally. At least in terms of it's quality.

The did like the 2017 film though I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it as much as the series but that's usually the case when a cartoon gets a movie. I would've like Starlight to be in the film more but this was likely in production before the cartoon season where she had that redemption arc, so I can understand. I was hoping the film would get a sequel because I love the animation. What helped the movie stand out was that it was the first 2D animated film for the first time in theaters since The Princess and the Frog. I miss 2D animated films.

FredWolfLeonardo

02-06-2022, 03:49 AM

One thing that I love about the 2017 film is that it is a 2D animated musical, mid-tier level Disney stuff as Leo said. What makes that such a big deal is that there are almost NEVER 2D animated theatrical films nowadays, Disney themselves are focused on live action, while almost all other animation studios in the West are almost all CG animated.

The new CGI one was fine. Though it didn't look like something that was originally scheduled to release in theaters originally. At least in terms of it's quality.

The did like the 2017 film though I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it as much as the series but that's usually the case when a cartoon gets a movie. I would've like Starlight to be in the film more but this was likely in production before the cartoon season where she had that redemption arc, so I can understand. I was hoping the film would get a sequel because I love the animation. What helped the movie stand out was that it was the first 2D animated film for the first time in theaters since The Princess and the Frog. I miss 2D animated films.

If you haven't already, you might wanna check out "My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip". Its not a direct sequel to the 2017 film, but uses the same animation style.