Hey all!

[Shileah]

Hey all,

I'm Lea, I'm 38, from Germany, and I'm pretty new to the collector world! As you might guess from my age, I grew up playing with G1 ponies and I loved them. I had a collection from over 70 ponies, plus various play sets. As probably many did with their old toys, I sold most of my stuff when I grew up and stopped playing with them. I kept a box of my most favourite and oldest ones though and they always had a place in my heart. I've now decided to try and restore my collection and complete it in the process, and while researching on the net, I found this forum - so here I am!

Aside from MLP, I am into computer games a lot and also work for one as a community person. If I'm not hanging around at the computer, I enjoy crafting a lot - it used to be sewing, now I'm totally into resin casting. I'm living with my finacé and two bunnies. No kids yet!

As I just started collecting, my plans on what exactly to collect will probably still change, but right now, I plan completing/concentrating on G1 years 1 - 5ish, not necessarily all lines per year - ponies take up space! I'll probably be more of a lurker on the boards, but as a total noob, there isn't much wisdom I can add here, anyways!

[Diamond]

Welcome to the Arena.  Glad you kept your old favorites, who are they?

[BethMcBeth]

Welcome back to ponies!!

[ghouldilocks]

Resin casting! What an interesting thing to get into. There are at least a few people here who make repro accessories, so you aren't alone in that hobby!

Welcome to the Arena. 

[Vintageg2]

Welcome to the arena!
Good luck on finding your childhood ponies back

[Shileah]

Welcome to the Arena.  Glad you kept your old favorites, who are they?

Thanks for having me! 

I kept Minky, Firefly, Peachy from the Pretty Parlour, Medley, Sunbeam and several others - baby ponies, Twinkle Eyes ponies, Morning Glory (didn't keep the original wings unfortunately), Sugarberry,  my Sundae Best ponies, two Brush 'n Grows and a few others. I also still have many accessories from the baby ponies and first tooth babies. I'll be happy to show a few pictures -  as soon as I  can move again, I got hit by my very first lumbago this morning and I am unable to leave the bed at the moment. Talking about old age! 

Post Merge: December 30, 2015, 09:12:36 AM

I managed to move to my computer, where I have a few pictures of my collection. They aren't perfect and I have some new additions on the way (just won an ebay auction on a show stable an hour ago, yay!), but it gives you guys an impression!

The babies, plus some bonus original 80s Strawberry Shortcake dolls
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My G1's
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These were additions I made every now and then when I saw a pony in a shop and couldn't resist, plus some G4 and blind bag ponies
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Overview on those I kept from childhood days
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Accessories from childhood, plus some Strawberry Shortcake stuff (companions and a shoe, and the pillow probably was from a Barbie bed)
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Recent additions. I've got another blossom, she needs a new tail though
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Sooo proud on her! She came with the accessories shown and is in mint condition. And it was a bargain too!
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More recent additions. They do not fit into my planned collection range but it was an offer I could not refuse!
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There are some additional pictures which I put into an album. If anyone wants to take a look, you can find it here: http://imgur.com/a/ayKZ6

[Bekuno]

Hi, Shileah! Welcome to the Arena!

The ponies you have are so beautiful, I love seeing all those babies together  I'm glad you kept a box of your favorites, many others weren't so lucky! Have fun collecting and enjoy the forums!

[Spinky69er]

Ooohhh i love!!! and your little strawberry shortcake accessories too

Welcome to the Arena - i'm sure you will have a blast!

[achab1984]

Welcome to the arena You have an awesome collection!

[Sweet_Stuff]

Cool collection!!
Hope you enjoy the forums!