The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => Pony Brag Arena => Topic started by: Shaiyeh on September 25, 2017, 07:13:27 AM
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Eeeeep!
Yesterday hubby and I went to the mall, and they just opened a 2nd hand shop right next to it, so we thought we'd go check it out.
The first thing I see is a tub of ponies on the top of a shelf, so I quickly dashed over and grabbed the tub. It had more ponies than I could buy, sadly, (they were a tad pricey) but luckily iPonyland on IG (I can't remember the username here on the arena, but I'm pretty sure she's here too!) managed to snatch the rest up today (there were a couple valuable pieces in the tub, so I'm really happy another collector got them). :frolic:
(keep in mind tho I haven't cleaned or styled any of the ponies yet in the pictures :) )
I had a VERY hard time choosing what ponies I was going to pick up, but I ended up getting Mommy & Baby Brother Sweet Celebrations, Clover and a very nice upgrade to my baby Cotton Candy.
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(https://flic.kr/p/YLH8KG)Pony Haul (https://flic.kr/p/YLH8KG) by shai b (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152485193@N04/), on Flickr
I'm really happy with the ponies I chose, Clover is about as near mint as they come - she even smells like new pony! There's a tiny speck of regrind on her NDS shoulder, but that's all, except a small mark on her DS which will come off with a surface wash. No eye scuffs, cheek rubs or anything. She's a stunner!
I'm really happy, because I used to own Clover, but in quite poor condition, with chopped off hair (that I rehaired in just the off shade >-< the joys of early collecting, eh. this was back in '07 xD ) and major eye rubs. MAJOR upgrade, in other words (if it's an upgrade when you don't own the first one still?)
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(https://flic.kr/p/XLbjhw)Clover (https://flic.kr/p/XLbjhw) by shai b (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152485193@N04/), on Flickr
Baby Cotton Candy is amazing, too. I admit I've edited these pictures quite heavily, but that's only because my lighting is bad (yay fish tank lighting xD ) and my camera didn't pick up the colours very well in the blue light xD It really is PINK IRL. And has some original curl to it. And as far as I can she, not cut. (my old one has white, dry and cut hair) She also has a faint new pony smell :3
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(https://flic.kr/p/YLHdxN)Baby CC2 (https://flic.kr/p/YLHdxN) by shai b (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152485193@N04/), on Flickr
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(https://flic.kr/p/XPGn5M)Baby CC1 (https://flic.kr/p/XPGn5M) by shai b (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152485193@N04/), on Flickr
And last but not least, 2 ponies I didn't have in my collection at all before. I now have parts of every family >-< I did a dumb thing at the shop, because Daddy SC was in the tub, too, but I was convinced - as was hubby - I had him on my shelf at home, so I didn't pick him up (they were quite expensive. If I could have afforded all the ponies, I would've bought EVERYTHING, but I had to limit myself to 4 ponies). I had a feeling in my gut I should go over budget just a tad to get daddy pony as well, but I didn't... and who do I find on my shelf at home? Daddy Bright Boquet >-< So, in other words I'm ISO daddy SC! but still, I'm very happy with mum&boy. They're a bit dirtier and with messier hair, and name tagged under the hoof, but other than that in really amazing condition, too!
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(https://flic.kr/p/YLHc8o)Mommy and Baby Brother SC (https://flic.kr/p/YLHc8o) by shai b (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152485193@N04/), on Flickr
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Congratulations, they're all so beautiful!
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Wow congrats. That is the most amazing baby cotton candy!
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Wowowow look at the pink hair on that Baby Cotton candy! I Have never seen it so bright! Good picks! Congrats
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Thanks everyone! I'm super scared she'll fade, so until I have safe shelving with some kind of UV protection, she'll eb spending some time in a box with my other still pink ponies. Makes me a bit sad that I can't have her out, but I'd rather have that than fading that gorgeous hair :lovey:
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They're all so beautiful! Congrats to you!
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Adorable ponies - awesome find! :biggrin:
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what were the other ones? :)
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Oh nice find and great picks! That Baby Cotton Candy is perfect.
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Thanks everyone!
what were the other ones? :)
There were some pretty nice finds in the lot, quite a few weren't in as good condition as the ones I picked tho. There was also a baby sapphire ring and a surprise twins mom + one baby. Super happy iponyland got them, here's a link to a pic of the rest on her account. :)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlfGxXHfrI/?taken-by=iponyland (https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlfGxXHfrI/?taken-by=iponyland)
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Oh wow. These are my favourite type of brags - G1s in the wild!! What gorgeous condition they are all in. So much PINK hair on baby Cotton Candy! Major congrats on snagging Clover too. She is one of my favourites from that set :lovey:
Major congrats :cheer:
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Thanks everyone!
what were the other ones? :)
There were some pretty nice finds in the lot, quite a few weren't in as good condition as the ones I picked tho. There was also a baby sapphire ring and a surprise twins mom + one baby. Super happy iponyland got them, here's a link to a pic of the rest on her account. :)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlfGxXHfrI/?taken-by=iponyland (https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlfGxXHfrI/?taken-by=iponyland)
ha dont even gotta click that photo i know it by reading :D a surprise newborn was in too, would have gotten all those rares at this price
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That Clover is amazing!
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Kiwi & Loa - thank you! :)
Thanks everyone!
what were the other ones? :)
There were some pretty nice finds in the lot, quite a few weren't in as good condition as the ones I picked tho. There was also a baby sapphire ring and a surprise twins mom + one baby. Super happy iponyland got them, here's a link to a pic of the rest on her account. :)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlfGxXHfrI/?taken-by=iponyland (https://www.instagram.com/p/BZlfGxXHfrI/?taken-by=iponyland)
ha dont even gotta click that photo i know it by reading :D a surprise newborn was in too, would have gotten all those rares at this price
Of course - I would have bought the whole tub if I'd been able to afford it. It really was a steal for a lot of them (and very overpriced for others)! Sadly, being short of funds ruins the fun. But hey at least it went to another collector ;)
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WOW! That is an awesome find! Its getting harder and harder to find them in the wild anymore.
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What a sweet find, especially that beautiful Clover! Congrats! :D
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Congrats! They seem to be in Very good condition! : )
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Awesome find!! You picked out some lovely ponies :heart:
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Wow, how exciting and great finds! I agree, that Baby Cotton Candy is gorgeous
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Oooh, lovely! Love the pink hair on Baby Cotton Candy :)
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That baby CC is just so pink!!! Nice finds :frolic:
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Amazing find! I love Clover! I was obsessed with MLP Tales when I was younger. I even managed to find the G1 Tales Patch at an antique market!!