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[MicahRainbow]

Hi, I'm Micah! I technically made my account months back but was too awkward to make my intro post, but I've finally plucked up the courage to hopefully not make a fool of myself! While trying to think of when I got into MLP, it hit me that I genuinely can't remember a time in my life before I was obsessed with the franchise, or horses in general. I was born in 2000 and come from the UK, so by the time I was old enough to be forming interests and memories G3 was in full swing and both G1 cartoons were being rerun on freeview channels. It was the ideal time for a small child who was obsessed with horses to discover MLP  Right now one of my favourite ponies is Bow Tie, because I recently managed to get a vintage toy of her and everything about her just makes me smile, from he pose to her freckles <3

[Meadowhaven]

Hi Micah! Welcome! <3

I was also obsessed with horses growing up, and MLP naturally followed. ^__^ I was an early 80s child, and knew nothing about the cartoons because we were a country family living out in the boonies and never even had a TV until I was around 12, so my love was built on the original G1 toys alone. Could rarely afford the ponies new (except when Grandma visited for the holidays, hee), so most of my lovelies were found in second-hand thrift stores or gifted from friends. But I was sure to always save the pony points from those I did get new, and send in for the G1 mail-order ponies! Some of my fondest memories.

It wasn't until I moved out on my own and rediscovered my box of G1s lovingly packed away in a box under my bed that my passion for collecting really got going, though! As an adult with a job, I could suddenly afford to buy any pony I wanted but could never have as a child (though most still took some planning and saving for), and that passion hasn't waned in the years since. It really is just so much heartwarming fun, and all my ponies still make me smile every day.
 
Blossom has always been my original fav! I have a whole bookcase with three shelves dedicated to just her. I can totally understand your affection for Bowtie, though, she is quite adorable, and one of my childhood ponies, too. But Blossom was my first, and so, my dearest. <3

[Heart Of Midnight]

Welcome to the Arena!

[pinkkittywinks]

Hello Micah and welcome to the Arena

Love pkw xxx

[katrine2309]

Welcome!

I love Bowtie to! She was actually my first pony I’m an early 80’s child too. Hope you have fun at the forums!

[Spinky69er]

Welcome to the Arena

Glad to have you with us here on the forum!

[Loa]

Hi and welcome to the Arena!
Please enjoy yourself

We've got our 20th anniversary coming up next month too!

[SnorkMaiden]

Welcome, Micah! Bowtie is a lovely pony.

[achab1984]

Welcome to the arena! I also have been obsessed with horses and ponies my whole life also! You have joined a great group to enjoy your loves!