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Messages - heftysmurf76
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« on: February 17, 2012, 12:19:24 PM »
I'm not sure what your idea of a "good swap" is, but there several swaps going on right now. Steampunk just finished taking signups the other day. The Love Swap had an epic list of participants, so did the Cherry Blossom swap. I'm sure once they are over there will be a lot more swaps too.
Like I said, I didn't mean to imply that the current ones aren't good, I simply did not find them as appealing. It was too broad a generalization I guess. But I did consider your Mythology swap, I'm just not that into Mythology and have also done one before...and THAT'S not to say I think swaps that have been done before are boring either...I mean I did mention the standards i.e Adult to baby swaps, etc  Please don't misunderstand, I'm not implying there shouldn't be stringent deadlines and rules, I'm GLAD there are, it makes folks (present company included) take the deadlines even more seriously. I just wondered if that was why, never meant for it to come across that I thought it was a bad thing. I honestly haven't noticed people not joining swaps. There are 2 swaps with decently large participant lists going on currently even. I've even seen members who rarely, if ever, join swaps signing up. I'm sorry you've found few that appeal to you, but I'm sure there will be some soon.
I dunno, I remember a time where there were like 6 or 7 different swaps in the "Gauging interest/Taking sign ups" category, and now I'd say its 2 or 3 in there at a time on average. I wonder if the reason there are so many participants in the current swaps isn't because there are so few options...I don't know, I'm just guestimating, it's not like I have any data to back this up, just conjecture tinged w/my opinion  I'm sure there will some soon too , and I hope this discussion helps spur someone into action... Doesn't someone want to host that Comic Book swap by now? 
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« on: February 17, 2012, 09:25:23 AM »
Nah I don't think they've stopped people from joining, Like, Eviecorn said, I think it's more that people are still recovering from holidays!
I noticed the trend BEFORE the holidays though...I mean I definitely AGREE that the holidays have a lot to do with it, but I don't necessarily think they're the ONLY culprit. Like I said though, this is just my opinion that I haven't seen any swaps that I'm like "OMG must join now!!!" Life. Short and sweet, life has a way of sneaking up on you in a way that affects your creativity and time to make a pony.
I think we all enjoy swaps with the best intention of doing a fantastic job and giving a wonderful gift but if I have to choose between dealing with life events or making a pony, the pony loses.
it's also on of the reasons I swore off the swaps....even doing personal trades is difficult with life getting in the way.
yes, see this is sort of what I was alluding to. And if you're not completely enamored with a swap theme, there's even greater chance of it not being a priority. To clarify, I'm not saying I think folks join swaps they're not interested in (or should), I'm just saying this coupled WITH the fact that we defineitly need to be more aware of timelines, might be why (TO ME or IMO), it seems like there are not as many swaps that strike my fancy currently...
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« on: February 17, 2012, 09:01:25 AM »
I think the stricter rules were warranted. You don't tell your boss "oh I'll come to work whenever" you go in when you are scheduled!! I don't see why it's so hard to get swaps done on time, since you are usually given way more than a month to get things in!
I'm not saying they were unwarranted, I just wondered if that was why some folks stopped joining in...I do understand the importance of getting things done on time, but I don't know if I'd compare it to a job...that also makes it seem less fun! LOL Regardless I definitely see the importance of having the stricter rules, I just wondered if they affected others willingness to participate. But as far as more swaps that you are interested in, why not come up with some ideas of your own, and see if anyone would be interested in hosting them? There are plenty of seasoned swap organizers that would probably step up to the plate
yep, already did that :-D I love running swaps (I'm one of those people who likes to organize things,) so I would definitely assist in any ideas anyone might have if I'm needed.
I think we're all trying to recover from the holidays (and the holiday swaps) ... but there are some good ones coming up (and I don't just mean mine .. cough cough. I'm kidding. )
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE feel free to "steal" ANY of my ideas and run with them...just LMK you're doing so, so I can be first in line to join! :-D What are the ones coming up though? I only see 3 gauging interest ...
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« on: February 17, 2012, 08:30:18 AM »
The swaps have seemed great to me lately actually. I think right now the new ones popping up are a little light because people are still recovering from the holidays and we have a quite a few swaps starting to wrap up in a month or two. I know I haven't gotten the swap I was going to host underway yet as I wanted to allow some stuff currently going on time to wrap up.
I don't mean to imply that the swaps available now aren't good ones, they just don't interest me as much, whereas in the past, I've been torn between 4 and 5 different swaps I wanted to be in. I guess part of it is a lot of them have been done before, or I personally have done similar ones...*shrugs* Thats a good point about the Holidays, but I think I took that into account last month, not so much now...but perhaps... Why not suggest themes for swaps and let someone else host. I've seen a few people here do that because they don't have the time to host themselves.
Thats a good idea, I definitely considered that! If anyone wants to host please chime in! A few things I'd love to see: - DC or Marvel characters ONLY swap (the comic swaps in the past have been too broad IMO)
- Disney Animated swap
- Star Wars Swap
- Star Trek Swap
- Movie theme swap (ponies designed with "collages" of our favorite moves, or characters from them
- Bella Sara swap (MLP-ized versions of Bella Sara horses)
And of course the old standbys like - G4 to G1, G1 to G4, G3 to G4, etc etc
- Adult to baby
I'd kill for another Monster High swap too! I added to the thread's title to reflect this, I'd be glad to help co-host evun...or make up the application...
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« on: February 17, 2012, 07:05:37 AM »
It used to be there were so many I wanted to be in, I had to pick and choose carefully, now it seems there are less and less I'm interested in...
I'd start my own but don't have the time for the work involved...
Has anyone else noticed this trend? Is it maybe because of the more stringent rules/feedback with shipping on time, etc? I know that's part of why I've hesitated on some that weren't AS interesting to me, but its been ages since I did a swap on here ...
I don't think its entirely to do with the transition to the new boards either... *shrugs*
Thoughts?
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« on: February 16, 2012, 12:04:57 PM »
I just love Opal ( Opalescence) Rarity's Cat from MLP Friendship is magic...She's so sassy and fun, and the perfect match for Rarity. When I first got the Kitty that came with Snowcatcher I knew exactly what to do with her, but her shape wasn't exactly right for a toon accurate version, so I caste her, then altered the sculpt and added details. visitors can't see pics , please register or loginI think she's been done before here on the boards even, but I'm glad to finally have my own 
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« on: February 16, 2012, 09:18:31 AM »
I'm drawing a blank for ideas...
I LOVE ALL candy...well all CHOCOLATE candy...
Reeses, Kit Kat, Take 5, Twix, etc etc...you name it. Love White chocolate too...
I have to think on this one coz I really want to enter!
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« on: February 16, 2012, 06:42:24 AM »
Thanks everyone! I'm glad folks like and appreciate the removable accessories! *beams*
So glad you like him Liz, can't wait for our next swap~!
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« on: February 15, 2012, 08:42:24 AM »
Liz and I recently did a private swap and I received the awesome Mystery Machine... When Liz sent me her list and I researched the choices, a drawing by her of this guy, was one of the first things that came up via Google, I took that as a sign that he was the one to go with. I knew I was taking on quite a task, but he HAD to have removable parts...I solved this by using foam accessories, so the weight wouldn't restrict anything, and sculpy for support. the "plugs" for his holes are actually coffee straw/stirrers! I'mglad to say Liz was happy with him, and really appreciated the removable accessories. Here's a reference pic for everyone, since the character is somewhat obscure: visitors can't see pics , please register or loginand without further ado, here is Ace!: visitors can't see pics , please register or loginvisitors can't see pics , please register or loginvisitors can't see pics , please register or loginvisitors can't see pics , please register or login[size=78%] visitors can't see pics , please register or loginvisitors can't see pics , please register or loginvisitors can't see pics , please register or loginvisitors can't see pics , please register or login[/size]
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« on: February 15, 2012, 06:23:19 AM »
I think I still have two somewhere. I have a look tonight when I'm home... white and pink if I remeber right...
Awesome! Please PM me if/when you find them :-D
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« on: February 15, 2012, 05:50:10 AM »
I'M OFFICIALLY DONE COLLECTING!!!!
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« on: February 15, 2012, 04:32:43 AM »
I'll take ANY color! Sending you a PM :-D
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« on: February 14, 2012, 08:23:55 PM »
Are they harder to come by now? I've searched on ebay several times and there's none, I didn't think they were that uncommon? I'd like to get my hands on at least 3, but ideally 9 or more would be great, however, I'd also like to pay reasonable prices, since these were dollar items after all...so... These are going to be for customs, so if they're prepped already, that's fine... does anyone have any Dollar General NBT fakies? P.S. Just saw the other thread on DGs, but still wanted to post this because I am actively looking to BUY some
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« on: January 23, 2012, 09:35:16 AM »
 I can't believe there haven't been more replies to this threaD!  She is AWESOME and I LURVE her concept!! She like totally fits in with the the G1s I think with the bright 80s colors and the big old Flower cutie. Its awesome how Liz pulled in all the elements of the of the Mystery Machine, and still managed to make her look like a pony they might have even released! I already have her in my display w/She-Ra, Odie and Garfield ponies! Going to try to get some pics tonite to brag again! I also am so impressed with all the clean lines Liz did and Her hair blend and eyes... My absolute favoriite part is that she is now MINE ALL MINE!!!! Thanks again Liz!!!!! P.S. We so need to do a private swap again soon!
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« on: January 22, 2012, 03:56:50 PM »
Howdy,
The Uhura(Bottom shelf second from right) is by me , I'll be happy to get her back as I had a hard time letting her go :-D
Sending a PM now...
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