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Title: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: RavenFeather on November 19, 2012, 06:57:58 PM
So, a guy I know from the Minnesota Brony Facebook Group just sent me an image he found.  Hoping this one is real.

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Underwater City of Aquastria?  Could it be?  Sea Ponies?  Might not be 100% show Canon if it's a book, but I'll take it!!

Also, found the original linke here http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/herd-of-my-little-pony-books-coming-in-2013_b61045 (http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/herd-of-my-little-pony-books-coming-in-2013_b61045)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Flitter on November 19, 2012, 07:00:40 PM
Here's the article itself
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/herd-of-my-little-pony-books-coming-in-2013_b61045
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Post by: dxgirly on November 19, 2012, 07:02:23 PM
omg! SO exciting!
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Post by: suelovesmlp on November 19, 2012, 07:05:12 PM
I would love that!
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Post by: Winter Bones on November 19, 2012, 07:08:11 PM
 :shocked:

I hope there's G4 sea ponies. Please be G4 sea ponies...!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: HawaiianRain on November 19, 2012, 07:09:43 PM
Probably a season 4 story arc.
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Post by: LadyMoondancer on November 19, 2012, 07:12:54 PM
I went to the website of Little Brown Books and searched for "My Little Pony" . . . it seems legit!  It does mention those titles!!!!

http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/search/?q=my%20little%20pony&agegroup=ADULT
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Saja on November 19, 2012, 07:15:18 PM
Awesome, I cant wait!!
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Post by: ZennaBug on November 19, 2012, 07:29:20 PM
I would be so happy!!!!!!!!!!!  :cheer:  I have always thought sea ponies would look cute in the G4 style.
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Post by: DazzleKitty on November 19, 2012, 07:30:53 PM
That......would be awesome. I so hope it's true!
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Post by: JazzMatazz on November 19, 2012, 07:36:15 PM
 :what:  SEAPONIES?! :frolic: I like the g1s I do have, the babies were cute with their floats.
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Post by: Saber-Toothed Crow on November 19, 2012, 07:44:28 PM
*crosses fingers and hopes for sea ponies*
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Post by: Ginger on November 19, 2012, 08:29:06 PM
EEEeeee! I would TOTALLY get back into G4 collecting if they came out with seaponies!!!
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Post by: babylicketysplit on November 19, 2012, 08:39:31 PM
LOL  love the idea, but they couldnt come up with a better name than aquastria?   LMAO  XD that sounds so lame to me for some reason... 
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Post by: tikibirds on November 19, 2012, 08:42:30 PM
Sea ponies would be sweet
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Post by: reanna-mator on November 19, 2012, 09:12:33 PM
Aquastria sounds a bit awkward, but they can call it whatever they like as long as we get G4 sea ponies.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: ShannonInPonyland on November 19, 2012, 09:29:05 PM
Ah this is so exciting!! :happy:
I absolutely adore the original sea ponies but it would be awesome to see them come back to life in G4 time! I just hope that they're structured more like the G1 sea ponies and not like the G3 mermaid-ish ponies....
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Post by: BerryPunch on November 19, 2012, 09:34:36 PM
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Post by: ZennaBug on November 19, 2012, 09:35:51 PM
LOL  love the idea, but they couldnt come up with a better name than aquastria?   LMAO  XD that sounds so lame to me for some reason... 

hehehe, I just said it out loud.  If you use a Sean Connery voice, it totally sounds just like how I would imagine he pronounces "Equestria!"  :lmao:  I lol'd at my own joke.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: PurpleCheeseStick on November 19, 2012, 09:54:35 PM
If they actually made seaponies canon and made toys of them, I WOULD BUY EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM.  :shocked:
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Post by: Rhini on November 19, 2012, 09:58:23 PM
LOL  love the idea, but they couldnt come up with a better name than aquastria?   LMAO  XD that sounds so lame to me for some reason... 

hehehe, I just said it out loud.  If you use a Sean Connery voice, it totally sounds just like how I would imagine he pronounces "Equestria!"  :lmao:  I lol'd at my own joke.
LOL ZENNA XD

But Sea ponies yes yes yes!!  :cheer:

*pleasemaketoyspleasemaketoyspleasemaketoyspleasemaketoyspleasemaketoys*
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 19, 2012, 10:36:23 PM
I wish they were in the show, but at Comic Con, the people who work on it said they weren't going to have them.
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Post by: Spike on November 19, 2012, 10:57:32 PM
I hope they release a Minty Sea Pony! Shoobadoobedoo!

Also I hope they release some of the G1's as G4's.. Like Parasol and Bright Eyes :p
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: xdartfrogx on November 19, 2012, 11:24:18 PM
WHA????? The suspense... it's already killing me! *I don't think I can wait till spring!!!! That would just be EPIC to have seaponies again!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Betelgeuse on November 19, 2012, 11:47:40 PM
YAY! Sea Ponies are coming back! I hope. Hopefully there isn't a whole lot of negativity in the FiM fanbase though.

The name of the underwater city is cringeworthy though. :C
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: RavenFeather on November 20, 2012, 12:00:42 AM
YAY! Sea Ponies are coming back! I hope. Hopefully there isn't a whole lot of negativity in the FiM fanbase though.

The name of the underwater city is cringeworthy though. :C

Well, from at least my group on Facebook, G1 is better received than the other older gens.  It may help I sometimes do G1 Movie Marathons of some of the really good stories.... But even beyond my group, they seem to have fully embraced Firefly and Surprise at least, and many seem to know of at least Tirak and Scorpan.  Sea Ponies...seems it's pretty divided, the people who love them, and the people who don't know what do think of them XD  I haven't seen any Sea pony hate, maybe people poking fun at 'Shoobedoo', but that's about it.  Sea Pony Lyra seems popular enough!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Betelgeuse on November 20, 2012, 12:11:11 AM
YAY! Sea Ponies are coming back! I hope. Hopefully there isn't a whole lot of negativity in the FiM fanbase though.

The name of the underwater city is cringeworthy though. :C

Well, from at least my group on Facebook, G1 is better received than the other older gens.  It may help I sometimes do G1 Movie Marathons of some of the really good stories.... But even beyond my group, they seem to have fully embraced Firefly and Surprise at least, and many seem to know of at least Tirak and Scorpan.  Sea Ponies...seems it's pretty divided, the people who love them, and the people who don't know what do think of them XD  I haven't seen any Sea pony hate, maybe people poking fun at 'Shoobedoo', but that's about it.  Sea Pony Lyra seems popular enough!
Lucky. The only reactions I usually see from bronies about G1 is rude hate.
Yeah, hopefully it'll be accepted by a lot of fans.
"Shoobedoo" is often poked fun at by G1 fans so that would be expected.
I never understood how Lyra was dubbed a sea pony. Then again, I don;t understand her apparent "human obsession" either.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: DazzleKitty on November 20, 2012, 12:39:01 AM
I am starting to wonder if these will be merponies, though. The G3 Ponyville line had such a thing. But then again, the G1 little merponies were simply adorable.....

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Post by: hathorcat on November 20, 2012, 02:35:31 AM
Ooooooh! Exciting!!!
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Post by: StarDapple on November 20, 2012, 04:14:17 AM
Yay Sea Ponies!  Can't wait to see them!   :frolic:
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Post by: Dragonflitter on November 20, 2012, 07:28:43 AM
EEEeeee! I would TOTALLY get back into G4 collecting if they came out with seaponies!!!

THIS!!!!!
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Post by: Applejax on November 20, 2012, 10:30:19 AM
Please make sea pony G4s Hasbro!
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Post by: Lady.Arachnia on November 20, 2012, 11:48:49 AM
I would love to have G4 Seaponies!!! Please Hasbro...please??? *blinks with eyelashes*
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Post by: StarlightGaze on November 20, 2012, 12:05:46 PM
I so want to see seaponies!

I saw a lot of Bronies reactions to them and they were not pleasant. I don't understand what all the hate is about.

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Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 02:26:22 PM
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Um...
Horse-fish?
I am disappointed.

Love the style, though. Spike is adorable, the eyes are great, and the colors are beautiful. Lots of people on some pony image site do not seem to like it, though.

They seem kinda lifeless, though. :|

edit: censoring some pony image site is kinda low.

[Mod edit: censor is there for a reason. Refrain from trying to get around it, please. -SDS]
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Malicieuse on November 20, 2012, 02:29:23 PM
That art style looks gorgeous! Also, it seems there will be both seaponies and mermares!
And the main 6 have fins? Loving it!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 02:32:05 PM
"Celebrated artist Mary Jane Begin introduces fans to a brand-new land in the world of MY LITTLE PONY – the underwater city of Aquastria, ruled by KING LEO. When TWILIGHT SPARKLE receives an invitation to visit the underwater world, she invites all her pony friends and SPIKE to travel with her. Together, they learn of the long-held rivalry between the seaponies and the mermares, and must navigate the oceanic world, confront danger, make new friends, and race to the finish in this adventure that takes place in a shimmering new MY LITTLEPONY world that has never been seen before!"

I LOVE the style. Just needs a wee bit more emotion.
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Post by: NoPonySpecial on November 20, 2012, 02:39:35 PM
I so want to see seaponies!

I saw a lot of Bronies reactions to them and they were not pleasant. I don't understand what all the hate is about.


Really? The majority of the Bronies I've heard from adore sea ponies. *shrug*
I'm not sure if I would want sea ponies or not. The only reason I liked them was for their kick-flank song. But hey, if they add sea ponies at some point (or if that fishy-horse is how sea ponies look in G4) then I can dig 'em.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 02:41:39 PM
Yeah, Sea Pony Lyra is one of the more popular fan characters. Sea ponies seem to get love.
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 20, 2012, 02:46:18 PM
We shall see how this turns out!  :)
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Post by: Malicieuse on November 20, 2012, 02:46:42 PM
I so want to see seaponies!

I saw a lot of Bronies reactions to them and they were not pleasant. I don't understand what all the hate is about.


Really? The majority of the Bronies I've heard from adore sea ponies. *shrug*
I'm not sure if I would want sea ponies or not. The only reason I liked them was for their kick-flank song. But hey, if they add sea ponies at some point (or if that fishy-horse is how sea ponies look in G4) then I can dig 'em.

Not over at EQD. Reactions are pretty negative there. (Including how the book art style looks too much like old gens. *eyeroll*)
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Post by: banditpony on November 20, 2012, 02:51:48 PM
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Um...
Horse-fish?
I am disappointed.

Love the style, though. Spike is adorable, the eyes are great, and the colors are beautiful. Lots of people on some pony image site do not seem to like it, though.

They seem kinda lifeless, though. :|

[slight content edit - SDS]

If ponies have short noses and what not, I would expect the similar styling with a seapony. curious horse fish.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 02:53:52 PM
I so want to see seaponies!

I saw a lot of Bronies reactions to them and they were not pleasant. I don't understand what all the hate is about.


Really? The majority of the Bronies I've heard from adore sea ponies. *shrug*
I'm not sure if I would want sea ponies or not. The only reason I liked them was for their kick-flank song. But hey, if they add sea ponies at some point (or if that fishy-horse is how sea ponies look in G4) then I can dig 'em.

Not over at EQD. Reactions are pretty negative there. (Including how the book art style looks too much like old gens. *eyeroll*)
Eyeroll indeed. It doesn't even look like the other gens.
EQD people get upset at lots of things.  :huh:
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Galactica on November 20, 2012, 02:54:36 PM
I am sure Hasbro is going to make sea-ponies or mer-mares or something-  they are probably cheaper to manufacture than 4 legged ponies, and they seem to be a frequent re-occurrence with MLP-  I can't wait to find out :D

I am not surprised or dismayed that there are people whining about the idea, when has there been ANY new MLP idea/story/product/artwork  that did not trigger a whine-fest?

And not just at EQD either...
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: banditpony on November 20, 2012, 02:58:41 PM
I am not surprised or dismayed that there are people whining about the idea, when has there been ANY new MLP idea/story/product/artwork  that did not trigger a whine-fest?

And not just at EQD either...

This is /so/ true. SO, SO true.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Malicieuse on November 20, 2012, 03:01:21 PM
I am not surprised or dismayed that there are people whining about the idea, when has there been ANY new MLP idea/story/product/artwork  that did not trigger a whine-fest?

And not just at EQD either...

This is /so/ true. SO, SO true.

Can't say i fully agree with that. Not every product or story gets a flat out "No". O.O
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Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 03:09:36 PM
I am not surprised or dismayed that there are people whining about the idea, when has there been ANY new MLP idea/story/product/artwork  that did not trigger a whine-fest?

And not just at EQD either...

This is /so/ true. SO, SO true.

Can't say i fully agree with that. Not every product or story gets a flat out "No". O.O
Agreed with the person above me. Most things, like the comics, Bronies are very excited for.
Love your new avatar.  ;)
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Post by: Galactica on November 20, 2012, 03:19:10 PM
I read the EQD post- there were a lot of negative comments but a lot of positive comments too- I just think that people like to be given a chance to complain- and not just the people at EQD.

I am just saying that based on how often and loudly people everywhere complain when there is a new idea/product/etc (ie the new episodes, the comic, the artwork on the comic, the funko ponies, the blind bags, the RD Welovefine bag...)  - it seems unlikely that Hasbro will listen or care this time.

Plus little girls love mermaid ponies and mermaid stuff in general-  Hasbro is definitely going to cash in on that at some point...
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Post by: Taxel on November 20, 2012, 03:19:26 PM
Aquastria. . .really? Really? REALLY?!

That is literally the best they could come up with, recycling Equestria and making it absolutely terrible. >.<


The cover is. . .interesting. The "sea pony" doesn't really fit G4 style at all, in my opinion, but its really interesting. I love the betta-like fins and colors, but I think the eye is too long.
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Post by: banditpony on November 20, 2012, 03:21:45 PM
Really guys? Because I see lots of complaints here every time something is released.

Edit: At first it used to bug me, and there were many times I thought about not coming here because some of the negativity was affecting me. But we are all entitled to our feelings, and we all are entitled to say those feelings. And no one will ever be satisfied with anything Habsro does or doesn't do. We all want something different.

For instance, anything G4, there are many people who still comment how they don't like G4, or are tired of G4 (although that is not as prevalent as before). Anything "Brony" there are people who complain how Hasbro is "catering to brony". Any blind bag, complaints that there are not enough brushables. Boys, "troll hair!" or don't like the mold, brushables... "pink!" "not enough releases" "meh!" "not a background character" "same pose" "it is a background character". :muffin: Pony, I shouldn't have to explain what happened -- an extreme amount of happiness, and an extreme amount of unhappiness.

There is ALWAYS complaining either 1) not enough background characters or 2) that a background character was made.

Comics, well, XD complaining there are too many covers. There was complaining someone didn't like how it was digitally colored. etc etc.

:)


 Should I continue? Because quite honestly, when new things are released, I see tons of negativity.
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Post by: scarletjul on November 20, 2012, 03:24:21 PM
Interesting. . .   :)
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Post by: HollowZero on November 20, 2012, 03:25:03 PM
Quote from: BerryPunch
edit: censoring [mod edit] is kinda low.

Um. It's full of horrific imagery, so no, it's not "low". It's appropriate.

Also, yeah, typical brony reaction to the art not being exactly like the show. Don't worry, they do this with fanart all the time, it's a thing they do. They'll still buy the stuff (and complain about it after the fact) but that's what Hasbro wants. Buying stuff.

Regardless, if I was a child, you know, what this entire line is catered to, I would adore that seapony. She is like a betta fish--beautiful fins, and very fantastical. I adore the style, and hope they actually show up in a line..that would be amazing. :)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: majikarte on November 20, 2012, 03:28:10 PM
I'm not a fan of seaponies (they just look really silly to me, and I don't like the lack of symbol), but I wouldn't mind if there were G4 toys of them just for some variety. As for this art, I don't really like it, Pinkie's hair looks really nice, but something just seems kind of off about Dash and Twilight.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: tulagirl on November 20, 2012, 03:30:44 PM
I don't know if this will be wonderful until I see what they look like.  I would rather them just do an anniversary set of sea ponies from the G1 line rather than make a G4 sea pony with those awkward heads and mismatched bodies.  And if they are not brushables...they just won't appeal to me unless they are blind bag size.

As far as complaining goes that is just part of the collector world. I see it in contemporary doll forums too...we all have differing opinions. ;)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Galactica on November 20, 2012, 03:31:28 PM
I am very curious to see what they come up with- I hope that they can be displayed (like with a float or something)
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Post by: Pinecone on November 20, 2012, 03:33:12 PM
Oh my gosh, thanks for posting that cover. It's gorgeous. The sea pony is obviously based on betta fish! And Spike looks so cute.

(Nature fact: Did you know that there is also a sea dragon? It is in the same family as the sea horse, but looks like a pile of weeds.)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Galactica on November 20, 2012, 03:37:54 PM
I love seadragons!  I visit the leafy seadragon tank every time I go to the aquarium-  Australia is so lucky....

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Post by: Sanadaookami on November 20, 2012, 03:43:11 PM
First thoughts-
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??? Not sure if I like it :/
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 20, 2012, 04:15:27 PM
I bet they'd re-use the Celestia mold if they made sea pony toys, you know... ;)
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Post by: DazzleKitty on November 20, 2012, 04:24:40 PM
First thoughts-
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??? Not sure if I like it :/

I think the pink one is kinda pretty, but I LOVE the Bratz seaponies. Sure wish I had the funds to by myself one.

But if they look like they do on the picture posted, they could still make them look very pretty. I'm open to them until I see what they actually look like.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Pinkie21 on November 20, 2012, 04:31:34 PM
Just saw the cover.  Um...I kind of like the design in and of itself.  I just wish it wasn't My Little Pony (we already have "sexy-eyed" seaponies in other lines).   Actually, I don't even see a seapony.  That thing is a betta-pony.  Like a mutant hybrid.  Not sure if want.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Flitter on November 20, 2012, 04:51:51 PM
I just saw the post on EQD. Hm, that wasn't what I'd expect G4 sea ponies to look like but ok. It does look like a betta fish and I do love betta fishes. I wonder if they will show up in the carton or toyline at all. Admittedly G1 sea ponies kinda weird me out so I don't know how I'd like a G4 version. I guess I'll make that decision if they do show up as toys.
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Post by: Dragonflitter on November 20, 2012, 06:17:22 PM
Wow, that design on that cover is not what I was expecting! Interesting idea, can't wait to see the full book.
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Post by: UnicornTamer on November 20, 2012, 06:26:31 PM
G4 seaponies, yea!
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Post by: sailorstitch on November 20, 2012, 06:31:40 PM
OMG!!!!! *squeals* I work at a Hachette warehouse. I can use my employee discount and get the books for at least 75% off!

sailorstitch
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 06:50:56 PM
Quote from: BerryPunch
edit: censoring [mod edit] is kinda low.

Um. It's full of horrific imagery, so no, it's not "low". It's appropriate.

Also, yeah, typical brony reaction to the art not being exactly like the show. Don't worry, they do this with fanart all the time, it's a thing they do. They'll still buy the stuff (and complain about it after the fact) but that's what Hasbro wants. Buying stuff.

Regardless, if I was a child, you know, what this entire line is catered to, I would adore that seapony. She is like a betta fish--beautiful fins, and very fantastical. I adore the style, and hope they actually show up in a line..that would be amazing. :)
Full of horrific imagery?
Full of?
Really?
Out of 158507 images as of now, only 7901 are explicit, grimdark even less. Which are hidden by default. You guys don't censor Deviantart which has way more bad images. (with the ratio)
 :hmm:


I agree, though. She looks like a Beta Fish! :D
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Foxtale on November 20, 2012, 06:59:24 PM
They did say they were seaponies vs some sea horses.....I wonder if that scaley thing is the sea horse or seapony?
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: MoongazerThePony on November 20, 2012, 07:01:16 PM
I think the style is creepy.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Pinecone on November 20, 2012, 07:10:12 PM
Certain image sites are full of terrible people and racist opinions. Furthermore, if mods decide it's not appropriate to link, we can trust their decisions. There are plenty of brony sites out there where you can probably link to anything all day, so I don't suggest complaining about it here.

[slight content edit - SDS]
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Starbright on November 20, 2012, 07:11:59 PM
Dude! I love that, it's gorgeous. O.O Can't figure out why Twilight is doing pushups lol. I wonder if we'll get two designs, seaponies and "mermares" and which one that one is.

The mane six don't look like they normally do so we can probably assume some differences between that cover and the toys.

Also lol the seapony can be a King but the ponies can't have a Queen? :P
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 07:35:05 PM
I hope the King isn't evil. Time to break that MLP stereotype!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: StarlightGaze on November 20, 2012, 07:37:36 PM
The mermare looks lovely! I'm geeking over it because it has almost the exact body like the mermare I designed, assuming they have fish tails. I love aquatic ponies!

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She's the beta-like fish on the right. Although I think they look nice with horns too.

Aquastria does sound pretty silly though. The underwater city I named is Corral Reef.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 07:42:49 PM
The mermare looks lovely! I'm geeking over it because it has almost the exact body like the mermare I designed, assuming they have fish tails. I love aquatic ponies!

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She's the beta-like fish on the right. Although I think they look nice with horns too.

Aquastria does sound pretty silly though. The underwater city I named is Corral Reef.
I really love those designs.  :lol:
Never seen a shark-pony, but I'm likin' it!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: StarlightGaze on November 20, 2012, 07:59:45 PM
The mermare looks lovely! I'm geeking over it because it has almost the exact body like the mermare I designed, assuming they have fish tails. I love aquatic ponies!

She's the beta-like fish on the right. Although I think they look nice with horns too.

Aquastria does sound pretty silly though. The underwater city I named is Corral Reef.
I really love those designs.  :lol:
Never seen a shark-pony, but I'm likin' it!

Thanks! Both the dolphin and shark ponies are hippocamp variants. :)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Zenobiaa on November 20, 2012, 09:37:58 PM
Sea ponies? All my yes! Though they aren't really what I thought they would look like.

Aquastria does sound kind of funny too...but I can't say I hate it. Saying it almost gives me the feeling I'm saying it underwater.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: StarlightGaze on November 20, 2012, 09:42:26 PM
Now that I think about it, I'm not really sure if that aquatic pony on the cover is a mermare or a seapony. I guess we'll have to wait until somebody gets a copy.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 20, 2012, 09:49:00 PM
Sea ponies? All my yes! Though they aren't really what I thought they would look like.

Aquastria does sound kind of funny too...but I can't say I hate it. Saying it almost gives me the feeling I'm saying it underwater.
Oh gosh it does!  :P
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Tropical_Sunset on November 20, 2012, 10:01:52 PM
I dislike the art.  The image is so busy and vivid, it hurts my eyes to look at it.  And the ponies really do look lifeless.  I can't quite tell what sort of interaction is supposed to be going on here.  Are they happy about the horse thing? Upset? What is Twilight even doing?  Eugh. 

The concept and story sound interesting, though.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Rosencrantz on November 20, 2012, 10:07:32 PM
Now THAT'S a funky cover. Kind of like? Want to see in toy form.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Honeycomb on November 20, 2012, 10:15:48 PM
I like the cover! If they really make toys like this seamare or whatever we will call it, I will buy them! Finally something that looks different!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Heliodor on November 20, 2012, 10:24:12 PM
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edit: censoring [mod edit] is kinda low.

Um. It's full of horrific imagery, so no, it's not "low". It's appropriate.

Also, yeah, typical brony reaction to the art not being exactly like the show. Don't worry, they do this with fanart all the time, it's a thing they do. They'll still buy the stuff (and complain about it after the fact) but that's what Hasbro wants. Buying stuff.

Regardless, if I was a child, you know, what this entire line is catered to, I would adore that seapony. She is like a betta fish--beautiful fins, and very fantastical. I adore the style, and hope they actually show up in a line..that would be amazing. :)

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Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Rika_of_Thunder on November 21, 2012, 07:06:11 AM
WOWOW I really LOVE that art style~!! I can't wait to see the designs of all the sea pones~
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: NoDivision on November 21, 2012, 07:21:30 AM
I'm not a fan of the art, but that's just a stylistic thing. I think the little fins that the mane 6 have are so cute!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Galactica on November 21, 2012, 08:16:33 AM
Oooh- I didn't notice that the six had fins- how interesting!  I wonder if they will release toys with fins?

The mermare looks lovely! I'm geeking over it because it has almost the exact body like the mermare I designed, assuming they have fish tails. I love aquatic ponies!

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She's the beta-like fish on the right. Although I think they look nice with horns too.

Aquastria does sound pretty silly though. The underwater city I named is Corral Reef.

Very cute!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: knitgirl on November 21, 2012, 11:46:16 AM
That looks like a mermare to me on the cover too.  I want the short cute sea ponies as toys, I would seriously buy EVERY.SINGLE.ONE.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: babylicketysplit on November 21, 2012, 02:13:54 PM
that cover is beautiful! :)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 21, 2012, 02:59:39 PM
that cover is beautiful! :)
I like it.
A little creepy but still beautiful
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Tupin on November 21, 2012, 03:25:38 PM
Let me go on record saying that I'm pretty much a G1/G4 fan exclusively, though I don't mind the other gens, just aren't my cup of tea. I apologize for other bronies who may act hostile to it, but it's not their cup of tea and they express it more boisterously. I don't think it's okay to stereotype them like that. I see tons of seapony and other G1 stuff in brony circles. Heck, even Minty is relatively popular...

This cover doesn't look terrible, I do like the art style. It's different.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: achab1984 on November 21, 2012, 03:50:22 PM
I would also love to see sea ponies!!  :)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: NoPonySpecial on November 21, 2012, 04:34:59 PM
I hope the sea ponies have sea horse tails, and the mermares have mermaid tails and front hooves. :3
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: ZennaBug on November 21, 2012, 05:40:59 PM
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Hmm.  It looks like a betta fish!  Not what I was expecting/hoping for, but I will reserve judgement until I see more of these sea ponies.  It has potential, but I was hoping for something more... shoo be do.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Archer on November 22, 2012, 08:46:38 AM
I think, considering that the mane six don't look like they normally do on this cover, that it's right to assume that if a toy was made of this pony, or it appeared in the show, it wouldn't look exactly like this image :)

That said, i love it :) I love how bright and stylized the cover is and am actually interested to read the story :D Plus i love the new pony logo with the scales and would totally buy the mane six with their little fins :)

Also, is it just me or are the ponies wearing bubble necklaces??? They don't have helmets like spike so i'm assuming that would allow them to breathe underwater :)
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: BerryPunch on November 22, 2012, 09:16:03 AM
I think, considering that the mane six don't look like they normally do on this cover, that it's right to assume that if a toy was made of this pony, or it appeared in the show, it wouldn't look exactly like this image :)

That said, i love it :) I love how bright and stylized the cover is and am actually interested to read the story :D Plus i love the new pony logo with the scales and would totally buy the mane six with their little fins :)

Also, is it just me or are the ponies wearing bubble necklaces??? They don't have helmets like spike so i'm assuming that would allow them to breathe underwater :)
Yeah, I thought those maybe are gills, but I'm more and more thinking those are necklaces.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: xkelpiex on November 23, 2012, 09:09:04 AM
Where can I buy this book?!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: hathorcat on November 23, 2012, 03:10:45 PM
Where can I buy this book?!

They are out in "Spring 2013" - you ll probably find them in both toy and regular book sellers.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Wardah on November 23, 2012, 03:11:36 PM
I think those who are upset about how the sea ponies look are mostly just upset because they don't look like the fan art versions. I guess the FIM fandom also suffers from "fannonesia" where they forget that the official works do not have to follow fannon.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Galactica on November 27, 2012, 09:13:06 AM
I think the artwork is pretty- but

There will always be people who like to complain, I hope the artist doesn't get her feelings hurt by some of the meaner comments-   sometimes people can be so insensitive.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Salli on November 27, 2012, 09:20:21 AM
I want the seaponies to look more g4-style too but I am willing to give anything a chance as long as it's not MORE mane 6! Also, when the g4's came out I thought they were hideous. I have no clue why I thought that because now I think they are so incredibly adorable!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Dragonflitter on November 27, 2012, 09:32:51 AM
I guess the FIM fandom also suffers from "fannonesia" where they forget that the official works do not have to follow fannon.

Man, I though the FiM fandom invented that disorder.

haha j/k j/k  ^^;


Although I do find the style of the art on the cover to be weird, I don't mind the design for the seapony so far. I'm not going to hold my breath that seaponies will appear in the show or as toys, though. Books for a series usually don't follow the official release unless they are "writing out what happened in the episode" type of books.
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: rtattles on November 27, 2012, 09:39:23 AM
Mmmm I don't know what to think. I love the general design of the seapony, but there's something about her head and eyes that shout BARBIE to me that I dislike. Hopefully the toy itself will look more MLP and a lot prettier. I love Betta fish and I hope the seaponies will come with transluscent fins. They'll be so pretty!
Title: Re: Possible Sea Ponies in the Future?
Post by: Whippycorn on November 27, 2012, 09:55:00 AM
I love sea ponies, but I don't even have a G1 sea pony yet.  :(
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