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Friendship is Magic Character Videos

Screenshot from Fluttershy Video


PensivePine at the MLP Arena found some character introduction videos for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic on the Hasbro website. The videos can be found here. There are videos for the main characters (Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash & Rarity) as well as one for Princess Celestia.

2010 Pinkie Pie Holiday Ornament

Photo by MLP News


American Greetings has released a 2010 Pinkie Pie Ornament. The ornament retails for $10. It is available at the Card America store in the Laguna Hills Mall; MLP News is uncertain about availability in other locations and stores.

The ornament is in the G3.5 (2009-present) style, and MLP News believes it is the first holiday ornament to be released in that style.

Deadline Extended: "The Dream Mirage" Art Contest at MLP Arena

Image originally from MyLittlePony.com


toola has extended the deadline for "The Dream Mirage" Art Contest at MLP Arena. Entries will now be accepted until November 1, 2010

NorCal Equine Rescue Charity Auction


Support NorCal Equine Rescue (aka Horse Plus Humane Society) by bidding in this charity auction. 50% of the proceeds go to support NER.

The auction includes the Celebration Castle, the Show Stable, 21 G1 ponies (1982-1995), and 21 G3 (2003-2009) ponies.

The auction ends tomorrow, October 1, 2010.

1st Friendship is Magic Episode Description from Ultra

Image from Discovery Press Page


Ultra submited this 1st episode description for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic:
"I just found it on my DVR's program guide.
The description reads:
After trying to warn Princess Celestia about the return of the wicked Night Mare Moon, Twilight Sparkle and Spike travel to Ponyville where they meet Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy."

Friendship is Magic Gift Set Available October 2010

Image from Hasbro


Hasbro has announced that the Friendship is Magic Gift Set will be released October 2010. The announcement was part of a press release on Hasbro's 2010 Holiday Releases.
"MY LITTLE PONYFRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC GIFT SET
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: October 2010 [emphasis added])
This fall, girls will have the opportunity to make some new friends with the introduction of MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC Gift Set. Based on the original MY LITTLE PONY entertainment, scheduled to debut on the "The Hub" television station in Fall 2010, this set welcomes back some familiar faces and introduces exciting new friends to the brand. The MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC Gift Set includes PINKIE PIE, TWILIGHT SPARKLE, PRINCESS CELESTIA, APPLE JACK and SPIKE THE DRAGON figures in addition to a storybook that reveals the fun-filled story behind these wonderful pony friendships."

The Hub Announces "Sneak Peek Sunday" Schedule

Image from Discovery Press Page


The Hub has announced that their first day of programming, 10-10-10, will be a "Sneak Peek Sunday", debuting the new programs the channel will be showing. The regular programming schedule will begin Monday, October 11, 2010, and will be announced on October 4 on hubworld.com.

The schedule for October 10, similar to the tentative schedule MLP News posted on Monday, is as follows:
"10:00 AM: "The Twisted Whiskers Show"
10:30 AM: "Dennis And Gnasher"
11:00 AM: "Cosmic Quantum Ray"
11:30 AM: "Atomic Betty"
12:00 PM: Hub Family Movie: Garfield
2:00 PM: "Pound Puppies"
2:30 PM: "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic"
3:00 PM: "Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bitty Adventures"
3:30 PM: "Fraggle Rock"
4:00 PM: "Cosmic Quantum Ray"
4:30 PM: "Deltora Quest"
5:00 PM: "Men In Black"
5:30 PM: "Batman Beyond"
6:00 PM: "Meerkat Manor"
6:30 PM: "The Twisted Whiskers Show"
7:00 PM: "Family Game Night"
8:00 PM: Hub Family Movie: Garfield"

Toys R Us Sale On Rainbow Dash Plane and Family Convertible

Image from HasbroToyShop


Toys R Us is having a sale for 25% off the Rainbow Dash Plane or the Family Convertible. This reduces the price to $14.99. The sale runs until October 2, 2010.

There are coupons available for $5 off these playsets and $5 off a $25 Toys R Us purchase, to make the deal even better.

$5 off a $25 Purchase at Toys R Us

Image originally from MyLittlePony.com


There is a new Toys R Us coupon available here for $5 off a $25 purchase. Coupon expires October 3, 2010.

Australia & New Zealand Mermaid Pony Contests

Image by Hasbro


There are similar Mermaid Pony contests on in Australia and New Zealand. It's implied that the contests are for children, but I was unable to find an age limit. Enter by coloring in a mermaid pony picture (pictures are available on the contest sites). If you have a Mermaid Pony proof of purchase, you can win a My Little Pony bedroom pack. Other entries can win mermaid pony toy prize packs. Entries are limited to residents of the respective contest countries. Contests end on December 4, 2010.

Click for more information, including the coloring pages and entry forms: Australian Mermaid Pony Contest; New Zealand Mermaid Pony Contest.

Discount on Dented Boxes of MLP Fair Ponies

Image from My Little Pony Fair 2010 Site


Dented boxes of My Little Pony Fair 2010 ponies are available at a discount at the MLP Fair 2010 website. The ponies in dented boxes are $25 each; otherwise, they are $35 each. MLP Fair 2010 ponies are only available for shipping to US addresses.

Seth Green to Meet with Hasbro Regarding Apocalypse Pony Toys

Image from @sethgreen


Last week Seth Green tweeted,
"Meeting Hasbro next week! Want Apocalypse Ponies toys? Help me trend #ApocalypsePonies !!"
The Apocalypse Ponies, pictured above, were originally featured in Green's stop motion animation series, Robot Chicken.

Kisscurl's Unauthorized Guide to the UK Ponies

Photo by Kisscurl


Kisscurl has created a "My Little Pony UK Style Unauthorized Guide". She posted a teaser at the MLP Arena, and unveiled the book at the Aussie Pony Fair last weekend.

For more information, visit the MLP Arena thread.

Hubworld.com Updates

Image from Hubworld.com


As announced in Hasbro's Investor Update, hubworld.com was re-launched yesterday, replacing the teaser site with the final version of the website.

The Friendship is Magic page includes new images, and some new brief character descriptions.

There is also a new game, My Little Pony Adventures in Ponyville. In this RPG style game, you create a pony, and play mini-games or interact with other ponies to earn points and friendship sparkles. Points earn new pony wardrobe choices; friendship sparkles help you to discover your pony's cutie mark. The ability to save the game appears to be tied to membership in the HubClub; membership won't be available until October 10, 2010.

There is also Hubworld content featuring the G3/3.5 ponies (2003-2010), including webisodes and Coloring Books. There is a new Winter Fun Coloring Book available.

New MyLittlePony.com

Screenshot of mylittlepony.com


MyLittlePony.com got a new look yesterday to tie in with the upcoming TV series and new toy line.

The home page features a introductory video with the new My Little Pony Theme song. I believe this is the video previously described as being shown at the San Diego Comic Con. In the background of the video are a boy pony, an elderly pony, and some small pony children.

The Meet the Ponies page has been updated with descriptions of the new ponies. There are also coloring books for each of the new ponies, and a personality quiz (I am apparently like Twilight Sparkle).

RestoreDoll.com Sale

Image from Hasbro


RestoreDoll.com is having a sale for 50% off Katsilk Nylon doll hair, reducing the price to $1.88 per skein. There is no end date listed for that sale.

There is also another sale for 20 skeins for $22.60, or $1.13 per skein when you buy 20. This sale ends October 23, 2010.

This doll hair can be used for restoring or customizing My Little Ponies. Colors can be seen here.

Thank you to ZarineBashire at the MLP Arena for posting about this sale.

The Hub Tentative Launch Day Schedule

Image from Discovery Press Page


The Toonzone Forums have posted a tentative schedule for The Hub's first 2 days, October 10 and 11, 2010. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is premiering on the launch day, with a first showing at 2:30pm and a 5:00am repeat.

"Sunday, October 10
6:00AM Kenny the Shark
6:30AM Kenny the Shark
7:00AM Kenny the Shark
7:30AM Kenny the Shark
8:00AM Kenny the Shark
8:30AM Kenny the Shark
9:00AM The Twisted Whiskers Show
9:30AM Dennis and Gnasher
10:00AM The Twisted Whiskers Show
10:30AM Dennis and Gnasher
11:00AM Cosmic Quantum Ray
11:30AM Atomic Betty
12:00PM TBA
12:30PM TBA
1:00PM TBA
1:30PM TBA
2:00PM Pound Puppies
2:30PM My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
3:00PM Stawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures
3:30PM Fraggle Rock
4:00PM Cosmic Quantum Ray
4:30PM Deltora Quest
5:00PM G.I. Joe: Renegades
5:30PM Hub Sneak Peek
6:00PM Meerkat Manor
6:30PM The Twisted Whiskers Show
7:00PM Family Game Night
8:00PM TBA
8:30PM TBA
9:00PM TBA
9:30PM TBA
10:00PM G.I. Joe: Renegades
10:30PM Hub Sneak Peek
11:00PM Deltora Quest
11:30PM The Twisted Whiskers Show
12:00AM Family Game Night
1:00AM Meerkat Manor
1:30AM Cosmic Quantum Ray
2:00AM G.I. Joe: Renegades
2:30AM Hub Sneak Peek
3:00AM Dennis and Gnasher
3:30AM Atomic Betty
4:00AM Fraggle Rock
4:30AM Pound Puppies
5:00AM My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
5:30AM Stawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures

Monday, October 11
6:00AM Atomic Betty
6:30AM Men in Black: The Series
7:00AM Deltora Quest
7:30AM Batman Beyond
8:00AM The Twisted Whiskers Show
8:30AM Fraggle Rock
9:00AM The WotWots
9:30AM In the Night Garden
10:00AM Animal Mechanicals
10:30AM Maryoku Yummy
11:00AM The WotWots
11:30AM In the Night Garden
12:00PM Animal Mechanicals
12:30PM Maryoku Yummy
1:00PM Stawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures
1:30PM Fraggle Rock
2:00PM Fraggle Rock
2:30PM Tutenstein
3:00PM Atomic Betty
3:30PM The Twisted Whiskers Show
4:00PM Pictureka!
4:30PM Men in Black: The Series
5:00PM Deltora Quest
5:30PM Batman Beyond
6:00PM Meerkat Manor
6:30PM Endurance
7:00PM Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
8:00PM-6:00AM TBA (not up on TVGuide.com yet)"

The MLP Arena's Third Annual Holiday Custom Swap

MLP Custom Swap Logo (Image Source)


The MLP Arena is having its Third Annual Custom Swap. There are two swap options: a Classic Pony Swap for simpler customizations, and a Ponies Plus Swap for more intricate designs. Sign ups end October 2, 2010. For more information including how to sign up, visit the MLP Arena thread.

UK PonyCon ‘10 Charity Custom Fundraising Auctions

Image from Hasbro


The UK Ponycon is holding Custom Pony auctions to raise money for The Riding for the Disabled Association. Several talented customizers donated ponies for the auctions: Gaspode, Kaibagirl007, Magick, TheDaisy, DaffyDilly, PolarisX, and AlexK each donated a custom pony. The customs are up for auction on eBay UK.

Winners of Miss's Moving Day Countdown Art Competition

Image from Hasbro

Congratulations to Ristvak and SillyBilly, winners of Miss's Moving Day Countdown Art Competition!

Week In Review: September 19-25, 2010

Pinkie Pie's Billboard - Image from @tuckross


Here are the highlights from the week of September 19-25, 2010.

Top Stories:
New Ponies and Merchandise:
New Events:
New Contests:
New Swaps:
Check out the Calendar for more upcoming events, and ongoing contests and swap signups.

Aussie Pony Fair tomorrow!


The Aussie Pony Fair is tomorrow!

Aussie Pony Fair
Fair Details:
State: Perth
Location: Belmont Youth and Family Services
275 Abernethy Road, Cloverdale 6105
Date: 26th September 2010
Time: 10am - 2pm - Setup will commence from 9am
Cost:
$10 - Booth (includes Admission),
$4 - Admission - Adults,
$2 - Admission - Children

PlaySaver and Coupon

Image from Hasbro

Hasbro has a new coupon site, PlaySaver.com. They're currently offering a coupon for $5 off either one Rainbow Dash Plane or one Mommy and Pony Vehicle.

Thanks to Becky1012 at the MLP Arena for posting about this offer.

Character Descriptions for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Image from the Discovery Press Page


The Discovery Press Page for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic includes character descriptions of the main cast.


Twilight Sparkle - Image from the Discovery Press Page

"TWILIGHT SPARKLE-
Dutiful and intelligent, TWILIGHT SPARKLE is obsessed with one thing: studying magic! She once studied so much, she made no time for anypony else. That is until her mentor, PRINCESS CELESTIA, charged her with the study of a special kind of magic--- friendship! Newly converted to the joys of having friends, she uses her knowledge and unusually powerful gift for magical spells to help her new companions in PONYVILLE. Though sometimes she gets on her “high horse” about what’s right or wrong, her eagerness to learn and lend a helping hoof endear her to her new friends in PONYVILLE, and when the going gets tough, her love for her friends transform her into a natural born leader!"

Rainbow Dash - Image via saevitia at the MLP Arena

"RAINBOW DASH-
Capable and athletic, RAINBOW DASH lives for adventure! When any problem should arise that involves traveling to distant lands or dealing with a magical, mysterious beast, RAINBOW DASH is the first to volunteer! Brave and bold, anypony who has ever seen this rainbow-haired Pegasus in the air has been left in jaw-dropped awe of her speed, agility, and, well, her confidence. She’s quite positive she’s the fastest pegasus pony alive, and truth be told, she probably is. Yes, she’s a bit proud, and a bit mischievous, and when the chips are down, and danger is a-brewing, RAINBOW DASH always, always comes through, proving time and time again that she is a true hero!"

Pinkie Pie - Image by Brittany Harriman

"PINKIE PIE-
To say that PINKIE PIE marches to the beat of her own drum is certainly an understatement! Giggly, playful and brimming over with energy, it’s not unusual to find this pink pony prancing and skipping joyfully through the streets looking for fun, doing cartwheels, singing a song in a silly voice and making up her own ridiculous lyrics. By far the silliest pony around, nothing makes her happier than evoking a giggle and a smile from her friends. She is the freest of free spirits, always acting on her whims, following her heart, talking your ear off and getting a laugh or two along the way."

Applejack - Image by Brittany Harriman

"APPLEJACK-
Having grown up working hard to keep her family’s famous apple business growing, APPLEJACK has come to be known as the most down-to-earth, resourceful and dependable pony this side of PONYVILLE! A proud farm pony to the core, she’s not afraid to get her hooves dirty and to her, there’s nothing a little horse-sense and elbow-grease can’t take care of. APPLEJACK has an impeccable ability to break a situation down to its core and fix it fast and usually topped off with a wacky country anecdote told with a charming dose of country twang."

Rarity - Image via Malancaiwen at the MLP Arena

"RARITY-
RARITY could possibly be the most beautiful unicorn you’ve ever seen. As she prances down the street, her coat gleaming pure white and her royal purple curls bouncing, everypony’s head turns--- and boy does she love it! A talented fashion designer, her biggest dream is to one day design for PRINCESS CELESTIA herself. At first glance she may seem a typical debutant, vain and entitled, but it’s simply not so! Generous to a fault, she’s believes so badly that the world should be beautiful she’s all too eager to simply give away the designs she works so hard on and to offer anypony a custom RARITY makeover. And should you make it through one; you’ll learn that RARITY’s greatest beauty is her heart."

Fluttershy - Image by Eskara1862 at the MLP Arena

"FLUTTERSHY-
A graceful, fawn-like filly, FLUTTERYSHY’s gentle, serene ways make her unusually attractive to all types of forest animals, whose care and well-being are her highest priority. She’d like nothing more than to spend every waking moment caring for her animal friends in her secluded meadow cottage, and that’s because FLUTTERSHY is, well… shy. Sweet, soft-spoken and often fearful, her pony friends treasure her kindness, but have to work hard to help come out of her shell."
Thank you to MLPStarsongfan and Gizmo at the MLP Arena for posting about the Discovery Press Page for MLP:FIM.

Voice Actors and Staff for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic


Images from the Discovery Press Page


MLPStarsongfan at the MLP Arena posted the Voice Actors and Staff for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The information was originally posted on the Discovery Press Page. The voice cast for the main characters is,
"Twilight Sparkle (voice: Tara Strong)

Applejack (voice: Ashleigh Ball)

Rarity (voice: Tabitha St. Germain)

Fluttershy (voice: Andrea Libman)

Rainbow Dash (voice: Ashleigh Ball)

Pinkie Pie (voice: Andrea Libman)

Spike (voice: Cathy Weseluck)"
Production credits are listed as,
"Developed for Television By Lauren Faust

Executive Producer Lauren Faust

Producer Sarah Wall

Story Editor Rob Renzetti

Supervising Director Jayson Thiessen

Co-Directors James Wooton Ridd Sorenson

Music By William Anderson

Main Title Theme By Daniel Ingram"
Thank you to Gizmo at the MLP Arena for providing the link to the Discovery Press page.

The 7th Annual MLP Arena's Holiday Swap

Image from Hasbro


The MLP Arena announced their 7th Annual Holiday Swap. There are actually several swaps included:
  • traditional $10 swap
  • traditional $30 swap
  • children’s swap
  • card swap
  • sock swap
  • themed customs swap
  • art swap
Signups are open until October 2, 2010. For more information, including how to signup, visit the MLP Arena thread.

Site Highlight Friday: Strawberry Reef


Today, a great G3 (2003-2009) site: Strawberry Reef. G3 Ponies are indexed in a number of different ways to make it easy to find the pony you're looking for - name, body type, color, and characteristic indexes are included, and more are under construction. There's also a price guide, covering many ponies. There's still a lot of information in development, but it's a good site that's only getting better.

About Site Highlight Friday: Every Friday My Little Pony News features a great My Little Pony related site. The site is also added to the Featured Sites page. Sites featured on Site Highlight Friday are not affiliates or sponsors of My Little Pony News. If you have a suggestion for a great site to feature, please Contact My Little Pony News.

New: Mermaid Pony Undersea Melodies Playset

Image from Hasbro


Hasbro has posted a new Mermaid Pony Undersea Melodies Playset on their site.
"Put on an "undersea" concert with your pretty MERMAID PONIES figures! While your PINKIE PIE pony figure wears a headset accessory to "direct the action", put your STARSONG pony figure on the "stage" to "sing" into the microphone accessory. Change "instruments" from "guitar" to "keyboard" and more with each "song" so their performance is always different. Their starfish friends accessories will always be there in the front row, cheering the show and doing "the wave"!"
(I think this "description" belongs on The "Blog" of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks!)

The playset retails for $10.99, and is available at HasbroToyShop.com

ambar_jul's 1000th Post Contest


little pony egyptian III by ~AmbarJulieta on deviantART

ambar_jul is having a contest to celebrate her 1000th post at the MLP Arena. To enter, create a pony persona for ambar_jul, based on her likes:
"Colors: preferably bright and vibrant;red, orange, yellow, white,very vibrant pink, black and green (i hate purple, not purple please!!!!)
I adore my country MEXICO, so she must to be very mexican (we have a great culture full of life, just check internet! catrinas, alebrijes, headdres, etc)
I love cats (any kind), foxes and wolves
And i want a pegasus!!!"
The winner will get a custom pony by ambar_jul. Visit her deviantArt page for examples of her work.

Entries are due October 15, 2010.

Broadway Showtune Swap

Image from Hasbro


Heftysmurf76 at the MLP Arena is hosting a Broadway Showtune Swap.
"The main objective of this swap will be to create a pony based on your favorite Broadway song , musical, or character!

This can be from anything from Hello Dolly to The Lion King, but should be based on a musical that was once or currently is on Broadway. As long as its musical related though, its fair game!"
Signups are open until October 22, 2010. For more information, visit the MLP Arena thread.

Pinkie Pie Billboard

Image from @tuckross


Pinkie Pie is on a billboard! As part of the Hub's big ad launch, the billboard (pictured above) went up in Hollywood, CA, and was tweeted about by @HubTvNetwork.

MLP Arena 5th Annual Halloween Coloring Contest

Image from Hasbro


The MLP Arena is having its 5th Annual Halloween Coloring Contest. There are 3 divisions for entry: Design Your Own (simple pony art), The Big Picture (more complex pony art), & Color Ours (coloring a picture provided for the contest). You can enter up to two entries per division.

Entries are due October 26, 2010. For more information, including the picture for the Color Ours Division, a list of prizes, and how to enter, visit the MLP Arena thread.

Bubbly Art Contest


Halloween My Little Pony Soaps by ~the-beth on deviantART


thebeth, maker and seller of adorable pony soaps, is holding a Bubbly Art Contest at the MLP Arena and MLPTP.
"I would really like a cute design that I can use on business cards, or the little gift tags I package the soaps with. I figured I'd hold an art contest!

This contest is open to anyone!

Here are the rules:
Everyone can enter up to 3 times, if you have different ideas- go for it!
The entry must contain at least one pony who is either made of soap, or not made of soap but has some sort of soapy reference (bubbles encouraged!)
please... NO NEKKID PONIES!!!
This can be digital or tradition media
There is no text required, but you may add it if you like
Entries must be sent to me in a PM, or you may ask me for my email if you'd like to send it there.

I will be accepting entries until October 20th.
Once the submission period is over, I will choose my favorite and post a poll for everyone else's favorite.

PRIZES!
The two winners (my favorite and the poll winner) will receive 2 My Little Pony soaps of their choice. They will be completely customizable! You can choose poses, colors, fragrances, and even some add-ins like glitter.
The entry I choose will also be featured on any card I give out with my soaps and many credits and shout outs will be given! I hope to sell a lot on etsy, so you'll get exposure for your art!"
For more information, visit the MLP Arena or MLPTP thread.

Winners: Modesty's Custom Pony Contest


My Little Haalima by ~lizstaley on deviantART


Congratulations to spankwagon, lizstaley, and topios, winners of Modesty's Custom Pony Contest. Winners were announced by Modesty here.

Chicago Pony Meet November 6, 2010

Image from Hasbro Coloring Books


It's the first ever Chicago Pony Meet:
"So it's official, everyone! The first ever Chicago meet will be taking place on Saturday, November 6th, 2010 from 10am to 5pm at the apartment of red_velvet_rose in Rogers Park, IL. It's off the Red Line, but a bit west, so a bus transfer is probably necessary if you're coming by CTA. Exact directions will be given privately once the actual weekend is upon us.


Your hosts:
red_velvet_rose
ebmerc
LadyFizzy

If you want to attend, please RSVP as soon as you can by PMing one of the hosts."
For more information, visit the MLP Arena thread.

Become a My Little Pony with New iPhone App

Ring-A-Pony Cell Phone (Image via Amazon)


A new iPhone App called Replace Your Face allows you to become a My Little Pony. According to AppModo,
"With Replace Your Face’s intuitive interface, it has never been easier to ‘replace’ the face of a celebrity with yours and your friends’ faces. With over 150 faces available, you can be anyone from Mister T to Mr. Rogers. Can’t find the right celebrity? Try picking from your favorite decade, funny baby photos, or other unique genres including My Little Pony."

NYC Central Park Picnic Ponymeet

Image from Hasbro Coloring Books


The NYC Central Park Picnic Ponymeet, originally scheduled for last weekend, is being rescheduled. Visit the MLPTP thread to vote for a new date.

PinkieMint's Contest "My Beautiful Pony"

Image by Hasbro


PinkieMint at the MLPTP is hosting a contest. To enter, post a picture and description of your pony persona (a pony that represents you) and why you want to win in this thread. One lucky winner will get an art wallpaper of his or her persona made by PinkieMint. The contest ends this weekend.

Toys R Us $5 Off $25 Coupon - Expires 9/26/2010

Image from Hasbro


dragonfly at the MLP Arena shared a Toys R Us Coupon, available here. The coupon is good for $5 off $25 in Toys R Us Stores, and expires Sunday, September 26, 2010.

Monthly ATC Swap III/IV - Autumn/Halloween

Image from Hasbro


Signups are open for the 3rd monthly ATC (Artist Trading Card) Swap at the MLP Arena. Signup deadline is September 23, 2010.
"This round, we will make 5 cards, for 5 different members! This means you will also recieve 5 different cards from different members. We will also have two themes!

Themes
Halloween is just around the corner! So is Autumn (if not already here), and here we have our two themes!
You choose - do you want Halloween cards or Autumn cards? Sign up for one, or both!
There'll be one list for Halloween and one for Autumn with participants. If you have chosen both themes, your name will be on both lists. This does not mean you have to do 5 cards for each list. It's just to keep track on who wants what kind of art."
Visit the MLP Arena thread for more information, including how to sign up.

Week In Review: September 12-18, 2010

From this week's new merchandise: Four Little Ponies of the Apocalypse T-shirt (Image from shirt.woot)

Here are the highlights from the week of September 12-18, 2010.

Top Stories:
  • Highlights from Hasbro's Investor Update - Amongst the highlights: MLP: Friendship is Magic will be in the 1:00pm-3:00pm "Kids Afternoon Block", which is targeted at 6, 7 and 8 year olds; also, the final version of The Hub website will be launched September 27, 2010, and will include films, clips, games and video-on-demand. 
  • AngelBear at the MLPTP is offering toys, including ponies, in trade for postcards to her daughter's Kindergarten class. Postcards need to be delivered to the school by December 1, 2010.
New Ponies and Merchandise:
New Contests:
New Swaps:
Check out the Calendar for more upcoming events, and ongoing contests and swap signups.

Site Highlight Friday (Saturday): Rainbow Forest


Hi pony fans, my apologies for bringing you this week's Site Highlight Friday a day late. This week we feature a G2 focused site, Rainbow Forest. This site includes clear photos and descriptions of the ponies released between 1997 and 2003. Each pony is given an informative page, organized by year of release. Particularly interesting is the inclusion of different international names for each pony. Accessories are also listed, and variations/re-releases. It's a great resource for fans of the G2 ponies.

About Site Highlight Friday: Every Friday My Little Pony News features a great My Little Pony related site. The site is also added to the Featured Sites page. Sites featured on Site Highlight Friday are not affiliates or sponsors of My Little Pony News. If you have a suggestion for a great site to feature, please Contact My Little Pony News.

Get a Pony for a Postcard



AngelBear at the MLPTP is offering toys, including My Little Pony, in exchange for postcards.
"My daughter is in Kindergarten and her class is doing a cute activity to learn about the world. They made a gingerbread man who "escaped" and they want us to ask people we know to send postcards from anywhere around the world (except Utah) stating they have seen the gingerbread man. They ask for you to write on the back of the post card how you spotted the gingerbread man and include simple details about the area you live in. An example is: "We spotted the gingerbread man here in New York, he was riding the subway!"

The students get to keep the postcards and they are going to mark it on a map.

Anyone who sends a postcard will get one free toy from me in the mail. All you have to do is email me a picture of the STAMPED postcard you are sending and what toy you want me to send you (pics below [here]). Please also include your address. NO HOLDS. This is a first-come, first-serve thing."
For more information visit the MLPTP thread. Postcards need to be received by the school by December 1, 2010.

Custom Raffle for Roku


Real Custom Ophelia by =RevRuby on deviantART


RevRuby at the MLP Arena is hosting a custom raffle for her kitty, Roku.
"Roku is my kitty and i miss him terribly. see when i moved from my last place to my current town i was homeless. Roku is living with my best friend, but even tho i have a nice, comfy home now, it has a $250 pet deposit i must pay before moving Roku in. try as i might i can't save the money. between raising 3 lil girls and paying bills $250 is hard to come by. all at once."
Entries are $1 each, or ten for $5. Entry deadline is September 30, 2010. There will be three winners of custom ponies by RevRuby:
"1st gets a pony commission of whatever they choose
2nd gets a mcd's commission of whatever they choose (as long as i can do it that small...
3rd gets a simple mcd's commission (pony hair or sculpted, no plastic tail removal, and re-paint, no additional sculpting or leather altho prolly some jewelry...)"
Visit the MLP Arena thread for how to enter.

Plattinum Entertainment's Toy & Collectible Show, New Jersey

Image from Hasbro


Plattinum Entertainment is hosting a Toy and Collectibles show at the Elks Lodge in Flemington NJ, this Sunday, September 19, 2010, from 10am-3pm. Entry is $5. MLPTP member tinkerbee will be there selling 80s toys including My Little Pony.

Meet My Little Pony Creator Bonnie Zacherle at Virginia Playground Grand Opening Celebration

Bonnie Zacherle at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con (Source)


My little Pony creator Bonnie Zacherle is going to be signing autographs at a playground opening in Virginia this Saturday.
"The Claude Moore Fun for All Playground will celebrate its grand opening on September 18th, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility, located at 800 Waterloo Street in Warrenton, Virginia.

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My Little Pony creator Bonnie Zacherle will also be on hand to sign autographs and My Little Pony prints (available for a nominal donation to the playground fund). Ms. Zacherle personally volunteered her time to transform the playground’s two horsey spring riders into My Little Pony-themed riders."
Thank you to My Little Pony Collecting for linking to this story.

Win A Complete Set of Dolly Mix Ponies from UK PonyCon

Image from UK PonyCon


The UK PonyCon is holding a raffle to win a complete set of 20 Dolly Mix Ponies.
"1 ticket costs £1 (GBP)
10 tickets cost £5
20 tickets cost £10"
You can enter until October 19, 2010. The contest is "open to everyone, regardless of your location", and you do not have to attend UK PonyCon to enter. For information on how to get tickets, please visit UK PonyCon.
"Please remember that UK PonyCon is a non profit organisation so all money raised from this prize draw will benefit the convention and the charity it supports, which this year is the RDA."