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Title: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Noasar on March 09, 2019, 01:48:48 PM: I saw someone get some G1 pony tattoos on Instagram and it got me thinking...what would make a good pony tattoo? I love the G1 artwork and the tattoos I saw were incredibly well done, but I don’t know if I would want to get a whole pony tattooed.

Pony symbols could be a good alternative - it wouldn’t be obvious what the tattoo was relating to unless you were a collector but not would be a cute homage to pony collecting!

My favourite pony is Starglow but her symbol of a piano and candlestick doesn’t really relate to me at all (I’m not musical in the slightest), so ...I’m not sure how good a tattoo it would make. But it got me thinking - what pony symbols would work well as tattoos, and which ones wouldn’t?

Also, I would love to see any pony tattoos you have!
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Safflower on March 09, 2019, 01:55:21 PM: I would get Starshine's symbol! It really isn't obvious, and it is very pretty.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Noasar on March 09, 2019, 01:57:08 PM: Quote from: Safflower on March 09, 2019, 01:55:21 PM
I would get Starshine's symbol! It really isn't obvious, and it is very pretty.

That would be a really cute one!
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Minty_Magic on March 09, 2019, 05:27:47 PM: My original plan was actually just to get a cutie mark tattoo! I was going to get Sparkleworks’ cutie mark on my upper arm since she was my first pony and I do love fireworks. Somehow I ended up with two full ponies though, I didn’t have that much self control to stay subtle. ;) Sparkleworks and her cutie mark are there though! i’ll try and get a good healed picture of it soon! It’s not quite as vivid as it was when it was fresh, but I still love it!

I think a lot of the G3 symbols would make neat tattoos! They’re detailed enough to be interesting on their own, even to people who don’t know anything about mlp.
I think the only symbols that wouldn’t really work as tattoos are the original 6. Especially cotton candy, a patch of white spots really wouldn’t look too good imo. :P

ETA: Here is mine! :) As you can see Sparkleworks' cutie mark is still there...just with lots and lots of other details!
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And here are some pics of when it was fresh taken by the artist. It's very hard to take a picture of your own arm, so I don't feel I did it justice! :P
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Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: tailrustedtealeaf on March 09, 2019, 05:45:37 PM: G3 symbols are usually good tattoos. G1 Cotton Candy? Ehh...Some of the more abstract ones might be confusing.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: GillysJubilee on March 09, 2019, 08:08:02 PM: I think Pinkie Pie's for sure. I know the collector community's opinion of her as the annoyingly prevalent G4 toy, but she was my first G3 growing up. I have such fond memories of playing with her in her hot air balloon. And then when I got into FiM she became my favorite character. I love her bouncy hair and how fun and goofy she is. She will always be a special pony for me.
(Plus, her cutie mark is classic and cute imo. Would make a good tattoo.)
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: hilamb on March 09, 2019, 09:18:05 PM: Hmm, every gen has really amaizing symbols. There is alot to choose from.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: glitterball on March 09, 2019, 11:51:26 PM: Moon dancer - moon & stars - classic! :)
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Noasar on March 10, 2019, 12:14:26 AM: Quote from: tailrustedtealeaf on March 09, 2019, 05:45:37 PM
G3 symbols are usually good tattoos. G1 Cotton Candy? Ehh...Some of the more abstract ones might be confusing.

Ohhhh I didn’t even think of that! Yeah those would be weird!

I much prefer G1 symbols to G3 because they are simpler and more ‘retro’ looking but yeah...white blobs would be taking simplicity a bit too far!

Thanks Moondancer’s symbol would look really cute...as would parts of Nightglider’s. Although people might think you work for NASA XD
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: kingluke on March 10, 2019, 12:29:51 AM: This is my most favourite question ever! I wanted to get G4 ratity ‘s cutie mark with a needle and thread through the Diamonds with generosity written under them. Or a small pastel windwistler on my wrist or an all black kirin with a rainbow above it with the text sometimes you gotta let itrain. I know these aren’t all cutie Marks but tattoos and ponies are a match made in heaven. 😍😍😍😍
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: bladed on March 10, 2019, 04:23:00 AM: hmm, my first thought when i saw this thread was rosy love :P i'm just a fan of her and her symbol is super cute!
g3 or g4 star swirl would work too, quite abstract... baby ribbons n hearts, too... thinking of all the heart themed ponies XD
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on March 10, 2019, 08:23:49 AM: Of course it would be a little Baby Squirmy snail... IF I could get a tattoo. I am allergic to the metals in the ink.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Bekuno on March 10, 2019, 08:41:17 AM: She's a TAF but probably Nightglider. Been debating on getting a tattoo related to her for awhile now
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: JazzMatazz on March 10, 2019, 09:16:34 AM: At one point I had a whole G1 Sleeve all planned out based on back card art and books.
The older I've gotten the less I'm keen on having anything branded tattooed to me.
If I were to get a symbol tattoo my top 3 G1 themed would be Masquerade, Melody or maybe speedy. G3 a few fun ones would be Anchors Away, JazzMatazz or Boogie Woogie

I did end up with a crochet tattoo though! :biggrin: Warning this is a fresh photo I don't have a healed photo on hand. So my skin looks a bit angry!
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Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: SpacePinto on March 10, 2019, 10:17:42 AM: I can't really imagine myself getting a tattoo but if I were to have one, it would probably be Wind Whistler related, or something inspired by Rescue at Midnight Castle since it had a lot of cool imagery.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Noasar on March 10, 2019, 10:49:27 AM: These ideas are great! And those tattoos are really well done. I don’t have any tattoos but I really like them. I just never settle on any one idea long enough.

I really like the Tropical ponies too but their symbols are all very specific...the palm trees on Pina Colada could work because I enjoy travelling. The only other set I really love is Rockin Beats and they’re just...shapes.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: applejackbunny on March 10, 2019, 11:35:23 AM: I've narrowed it down to a few! All G1s as follows:

Ice Crystal
Powder
Cascade
Seashell
Gusty
Tickle
Night Glider
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: JazzMatazz on March 10, 2019, 05:23:43 PM: Quote from: Noasar on March 10, 2019, 10:49:27 AM
These ideas are great! And those tattoos are really well done. I don’t have any tattoos but I really like them. I just never settle on any one idea long enough.

I had that problem I'd sit on an idea for 5 years and then scrap it. What sold me on the crochet tattoo was a news article I read about a lady getting a crochet tattoo for her 90th birthday because you only live once :) And while I haven't been crocheting lately (I don't need any more hats for myself and no one is having babies right now) I still really love it and glad I did.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Ponyfan on March 10, 2019, 07:57:50 PM: I can't get a tattoo but I think Twilight the unicorn's stars would be a good one.

Ponyfan
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: NightGliderSA on March 11, 2019, 01:23:06 AM: Truly. She's my favourite pony, and I think her symbol lends itself to being converted to a tattoo
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Noasar on March 11, 2019, 01:38:54 AM: Quote from: NightGliderSA on March 11, 2019, 01:23:06 AM
Truly. She's my favourite pony, and I think her symbol lends itself to being converted to a tattoo

That would make a beautiful tattoo.

I showed the palm tree from Pina Colada to my wife and she said absolutely not! I thought it had a nice retro vibe to it but apparently...no! XD
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: mlp4me on March 12, 2019, 05:19:54 AM: Simple is the way I would go, Bluebelle's stars...
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Rodneytheponydude on March 13, 2019, 04:10:24 PM: I would get butterscotches symbol; since the butterflies and the pony are symbolic to me representing freedom and growth. And id colour the butterflies each one colour of the rainbow; to show that im free to express all colours of my life including my sexuality and interests and the confidence i have in myself!

Great thread :)
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Shaiyeh on March 14, 2019, 12:28:48 AM: I think g2 Sweetberry's symbol would make a very neat, cute little tattoo ^^
I personally couldn't settle on a symbol to get though, but am planning on getting a pony tattoo in black and white/lineart (like, g1 cololuring book style).
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: EnaRocketQueen on March 15, 2019, 07:47:22 AM: Mine would probably be Trixie's because I think moon and stars are really cute, or Coloratura's because I love music.

I already have a small tattoo of a duck on my arm, and I'm really thinking about getting more soon
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: StrawberrySundance on March 16, 2019, 01:52:02 PM: Sundance's it's simple but pretty. I'd probably get it on my chest (left side) since I adore chest tattoos :)

Or Lullabelle's on my ankle or wrist :)

(I can actually get a tattoo this year so it may come true XD )
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Carrehz on March 28, 2019, 04:06:07 PM: I'm not a tattoo person, but hypothetically, I'd go for Ivy and/or Nachtlicht's symbol(s) :) Nice and simple, very cute, and I like flowers and moon/stars anyway.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: gullideth on March 28, 2019, 05:41:16 PM: I actually got baby seaponies tattooed as part of a half sleeve!
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Noasar on March 29, 2019, 12:41:44 AM: Quote from: gullideth on March 28, 2019, 05:41:16 PM
I actually got baby seaponies tattooed as part of a half sleeve!

Oooh, can we see?
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Kazzellin on March 30, 2019, 11:52:33 AM: For me, I don’t think it’s which one, so much as which version. Flutterbye? Definitely! But which version of the symbol? Assuming just one, of course. If more, then I’d do all versions, spaced decently, of course. :lol:
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Roogna on March 30, 2019, 01:11:41 PM: I have a tarantula tattoo already and am thinking about my next tattoo (planning because it has to be something I really want). ....and my ponysona's cutie mark one on side is a spider and a sword, so I'd probably get that LOL

but if I was choosing an existing pony...it would be Baby Ribbs (because I love dragons)!

check out this page if you're looking for ideas http://mylittlewiki.org/wiki/Symbols_Grouped_by_Theme
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Pinkie21 on March 31, 2019, 08:57:07 PM: I actually really want Tex’s symbol tattooed on my foot or wrist. Tex is my favorite Big Brother Pony, he’s voiced by my favorite voice actor, and I’m from Texas. Plus I really like his symbol. It’s one of my favorites because of its color scheme and just the design is cool but simple.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: BubbleTea on March 31, 2019, 09:46:54 PM: I'd say seashell since she is my fav pony but many people have mistaken her symbol for a very certain...herb.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: freezestime on April 01, 2019, 12:25:22 AM: Off the top of my head, I'd have to say Sweet Sundrop's cutie mark, because she's my absolute fave G1.
Title: Re: If you were to get a tattoo of any pony symbol, which one would it be?
Post by: Skelletonimp on April 01, 2019, 05:36:09 AM: I would pick G2 Princes Crystal her symbol. Maybe in combination with a few stars (could be many ponies)
Or maybe some G3 flower symbols, like Cherrie Blossom,
or maybe some food related symbols since those ponies are my favorites to collect, G3 Rainbowberry's symbols is really cute!

Roogna, thank you for posting that site!