Anime Swap (complete)

[Sarahlacewing]

DONE!

Signups: approval-August 30
Partners: 9/1
Verbal Check In: 9/25
Photo Check In: 10/13
Final check in for approval and Ship: 11/2


Rules:
-You must have at least a 7 feedbacks, but they can include seller transactions, they wouldn't have to all be swaps/trades.  I would accept ebay feedback as well.  Additionally, your feedback should be 100% positive if on the Arena and 98% positive if from ebay (since sometimes things happen on ebay)
-This will be skilled based paring.  I would do my best to match skill.  If a lot of people had shipping restrictions, then the pairing might get a little hairy.  Please consider this when casting your vote.
-There will be 3 check-ins.  The first will just be a verbal progress report early on.  The next will be a regular photo update, and then finally a pre-shipping approval photo check-in at the end.
-Do not ship until you have approval.
-I reserve the right to drop anyone who is not making appropriate steps to finish on time.
-Hold on to your shipping recipients! If your custom is damaged in transit you are responsible for repairs, however the shipping costs will be split between both parties.
-There will be no extras required for this swap, however, you certainly may include extras if you wish.  This is subject to change if majority would prefer to allow a small extras limit once we are underway.
-I reserve the right to refuse or remove anyone who I feel posed a flight risk.

The form:

Arena name:
Real name and address:
Are you willing to ship internationally?
Do you have any pets or allergies that might affect your pairing?
What generations do you like to customize?
What generations would you like to receive?
Is there anything you particularly enjoy on a custom?
Is there anything you particularly dislike on a custom?

If you have read this please label your message AnimeRoxs
Please include at least 3 pictures of your most recent customs. 
Please include a list of 5 animes or specific characters from animes in this fashion:
Character name/anime name, brief description, why you like said character or anime, one relevant photograph.

Please everyone be prepared if your partner has questions for you.  Be readily available to answer such questions in a timely manner.

Members:
1. WaePonies created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362684.new.html#newfor jennifer2004

2. Sarahlacewing created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362589.0/topicseen.html for tikibirds

3. Okami_Amaterasu created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362961.new.html#new for Eluluu

4. tsukikakushi created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362488.new.html#new for RedLynx

5. rarity91 created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362468.0.html for kitkumi

6. Eluluu created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362645.0.html for tsukikakushi

7. Kitkumi created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362634.0/topicseen.html for rarity91

8. SunPony created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362379.new.html#new for Sarahlacewing

9. gemini_pony created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362459.0.html for jwalraven

10. Tikibirds created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362588.0.html for WaePonies

11. Jennifer2004 created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,362402.msg1298974.html#msg1298974 for sunpony

12. jwalraven created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,363166.0.html for Gemini_pony

13. Redlynx created http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,363402.msg1315814.html#msg1315814 for Okami_Amaterasu

Approved CSA 8/22/14

[UrocyonFox]

hmmm I'd be tempted...

[jwalraven]

This would be interesting.

[Kitkumi]

I think that I would be interested.

[SunPony]

Oooo, I would probably be interested, not sure if I would qualify or not though.

[elish2]

I am interested...except I do not watch too much anime anymore...I like some of the good 'ol stuff like Vamp Hunter D, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z was a fave and something like Mysterious Play.....but that does not mean I can't look up a picture and make something from that for someone else who is more into it...

[Sarahlacewing]

That's my biggest question because if I haven't see your picks I may not capture the essence of the character. Thoughts on that?

[shimmlight]

I'd be totally interested if I was able to do customs but I can't it's a cool idea though 

[Uninu]

I would love this! But I'm also tempted by Saja's next swap, hmmm.

[archidraca]

I know my Eldest would love to see a Hetalia pony.   Especially one of the Axis powers. Italy is our favorite. 

[Jennifer2004]

I love anime. And I think this swap sounds like a lot of fun.

That's my biggest question because if I haven't see your picks I may not capture the essence of the character. Thoughts on that?

Maybe when the participants submit their list of favorite animes and favorite characters, have them write up a short summary of the anime or a short personality bio for the characters, including why they like that particular anime or character. And maybe, if it's possible, have them include multiple pictures for each one. I'm not saying it has to be super long, maybe just a few sentences for each one, just to give your partner something to go on. I would think that the more information you include when making your list, the easier it will be for your partner to create a custom you will like, even if they aren't familiar with the animes or characters you have chosen.

~Jennifer

[rosierjay]

not sure. sounds interesting, but i don't have many anime characters i fangirl enough to get made into ponies.
now toothless. that i'd be on board for.

[tsukikakushi]

And I told myself no more swap till I got my crafty space cleaned up! You tempt me....

[aintnobuffalo]

I would if I qualified! Hopefully one day I will be in an anime swap. I'm lucky to have gotten into the HP swap for now!

[Sarahlacewing]

I think a brief bio is probably a good way to approach it. Now some characters might not be deemed appropriate, so I would reserve the right to veto characters if I thought the custom would violate arena rules. But honesty I think everyone has good sense in that regard lol.