Ohmigosh ohmigosh ohmigosh you guys!!!!
So a while ago, I made a wonderful pony friend here on the arena--Ember1. She is the sweetest person, and she agreed to sell me something that up until now, pony collectors online have only seen glimpses of (from old yahoo auction thumbnails). It's an actual, Japanese, TAKARA PONY PLAYSET! And it comes with Milky, an adult Takara Pony! It finally arrived today. Ember1, I can't thank you enough! You are a wonderful person and fantastic pony friend! Hugs forever! <3 <3 <3
By the way, this is an official call for help to ANYONE who can read Japanese--Please oh please won't you translate all this writing for me? It will surely lead to great advances in pony science! And now....the de-boxing!
Such pretty wrapping paper! Thanks Ember1
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loginAHHHHHHHHHH!!! <3
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loginMilky is so PRETTY! And she has a little braid!
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loginInside the Large, outer box is the actual playset, which looks like a small box itself when folded up. Time to take some serious pictures with good lighting! First, some close-ups of the art on the outer box.
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loginAnd now for the art on the playset itself. The entire thing, outside and in, is covered in amazing artwork. I believe this playset is supposed to be a Salon or Beauty Parlor.
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loginThe flaps are held together with velcro! When you pull them apart, even more beautiful artwork is revealed!
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loginAnd now...it is open!
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loginWell...almost open.
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loginTadah!
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loginDetails, details...
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loginThe mirror is actually super reflective, just like a real mirror!
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loginThe coolest part of the playset, in my opinion. When you turn the key, different little "reflections" pop up! I wish I knew what all the writing says!
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loginEverything, all together!
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loginAn accessory table to hold all of Milky's things!
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loginDoesn't Milky look adorable on her chair with her new hat??
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loginAnd with her green bow?
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loginAnd how about this headband and necklace??
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loginShe looks so sporty with her visor! And she's so pleased with all her accessories <3
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loginI wouldn't go so far as to call her vain....but she does like to look at herself in the mirror!
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loginBEST. SELFIE. EVER.
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loginMilky is so happy! Fuwa Fuwa is coming to visit! But...her hair makes it a bit difficult to accessorize. Oh dear...how embarrassing!
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loginThank you so much for reading this (incredibly long) brag thread. It's one I've waited years to post. Thanks again to Ember1, and a huge shout out also to Shelvesofwhimsy, who has made me some amazing custom Takara clothes and accessories! I can't wait to show them off soon!
EDIT!Milky and Fuwa Fuwa are so excited! Look what came in the mail! Custom clothing racks, hangers, and ADORABLE CUSTOM OUTFITS designed and created by shelvesofwhimsy!
Milky: "I'll bet we can find something for you to wear now, FuwaFuwa!"
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loginFuwaFuwa: "Wow, I look so elegant! These pearls are so pretty!"
Milky: "I'm so excited to see you in something other than your usual dress!"
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loginMilky: "Now it's my turn! Tadah! Doesn't the headband match the dress perfectly??"
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loginFuwaFuwa: "Wow, Milky, you look so professional!"
Milky:"I love the crystal heart on your necklace!"
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loginFuwaFuwa: "This necklace goes great with my dress too!"
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loginMilky: "Thanks for letting me try on the blue dress too, FuwaFuwa! Doesn't this headband look cute on me??"
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loginFuwaFuwa:"I think I'll stay in my old dress for now...but look! I found a hat! What do you think??"
Milky: "Oh dear..."
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loginAnd so the ponies sat back and relaxed amongst all their new treasures! THANK YOU SO MUCH, SHELVESOFWHIMSY!
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loginUPDATE 2:
Here they are! They took longer than planned to arrive, but wasn't it worth it?? I now own the entire takara ponywear bridal set!
Every dress comes with a matching veil, necklace, and bouquet! I can't wait to post pics of the pony's bridal fashion show tomorrow!
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loginUPDATE 3: Bridal Fashion Show!
First, some pics of the back of the bridal ponywear boxes. Any help translating would be greatly appreciated!
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loginMeanwhile, at the Takara Salon...
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loginMilky: I can't believe each dress come with a veil, necklace, and bouquet! I feel so fancy!
FuwaFuwa: Me too!....but the lace is kind of itchy!
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loginWhite with blue accents!
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loginWhite with pink accents!
Milky and Pinky decided that they should continue their fashion show at the fanciest spot around...Paradise Estate! They made the journey upon the back of FuwaFuwa's trusty steed. His name is WallaWalla, the magical giralpaca (Giraffe/Alpaca hybrid). They made it to Paradise Estate quick as a flash!
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loginMilky: I love this gown the best of all!
FuwaFuwa: Blue is one of my favorites!
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loginAfter a lovely afternoon, the ponies took WallaWalla back to the salon, where FuwaFuwa tried on one last gown.
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loginMilky: WOW FuwaFuwa, yellow is SO your color!
FuwaFuwa: You're right! This one is my very favorite!