I came into pony collecting when I started watching FiM  but I got really interested in G3 during the dry spell between Wave 2 and Wave 3 of Playful Ponies.  There's just so many incredible color combos and its so much fun to spend less than $10-$15 and get wonderful new ponies in the mail

Desert Palm is probably my favorite that I don't see mentioned very often:

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Other favorites I own:
Silver Rain- Her blue gradient legs and indigo mane are just breathtaking!
Wondermint- So simple, yet I love her posing and mane streaks.
Thistle Whistle- Such a complex cutie mark!  Her blue-green color really pops in combination with her flourescent mane(pictures simply cannot do her justice!).  Plus, she smells great.   

I barely appreciate the non-pony plushies I already have, so I am not going to buy any of the BABs until my favorite(Twilight Sparkle) is released

Just from the designs, it feels like it goes against the original character theme of the show-  that every girl is different!  Putting every single one of them in a skirt and makeup seems to miss that point.

This definitely happens with other fandoms too.  Especially with the presence of the internet, if spreads and gets out of control.  Eventually the scope becomes so wide, its not just children or horse lovers and animation buffs but all kinds of people with intentions good or bad.  So when you go to a meet, you're finding a lot of people who may not be like you, may be way younger or way older, people who like the show for many different reasons.   And I think that's great!  You just have to find your niche, and that's what places like this forum are wonderful for.

In general, its something you learn to deal with over time, and you keep showing up to find like-minded folks, but it does get frustrating when you want to say "These are my people!"   But really they are not.   

I think I'm going through a lull too.  Still love my ponies, but I'm really not excited to go pony hunting like I have been.  I know it will return in time. 

I always feel a little bit of fleeting guilt because ultimately I'm spending money on little plastic horses that do nothing but chill in my room, but I keep my budget reasonable and I've never found myself in a jam because of it.  They do bring me happiness, and are a great stress reliever just by being there,  its just harder to quantify in a practical way, like video games or clothes.

So if you are indeed enjoying the books, you have every freedom to brush that guilt and embarrassment away, don't make yourself feel bad by judging yourself on the standards of others. 

I never expected to become a collector either!  I had a grand total one of one pony as a child but I thought she was a little goofy looking and kinda boring since she wasn't posable/dressable-  not nearly as interesting as my Ninja Turtles, Legos, or Barbies.   Years and years later, when I got on the internet I felt like I had missed out on something because even before FiM there was a lot of pony love going around.  But I kept scorning ponies until my husband started watching season one of FiM.  I quickly fell in love with the show, the characters, the lore... then, I just  HAD to get my hands on the toys!   And we all know, with ponies, you can't just have one  six enough!    So here I am, collecting G3s and G4s but appreciating all ponies now and the love everyone here has for them!  ^-^

Unfortunately I don't think I could successfully do drawn commissions since I only work with pen and paper.  Ergo the finished product wouldn't look as sleek and professional quality as most digital art does.  Also no scanner so all I can do is take pics of a pic. 

If you could send the finished product in the mail, I'm sure people would be interested.   I know people tend to shower more attention on digital works but I think there's definitely a market for traditional art still!

I know if I were one to commission art, I'd opt for traditional <3