The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => Pony Corral => Topic started by: BlackCurtains on October 01, 2023, 10:12:44 AM
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Welcome to another interview! This time with TheClassCalico! Thanks so much :)
Personal-
Where did you get your user name?
I’ve always had a cat-themed username, but at some point or another, I switched to TheClassCalico. If memory serves, it was as simple as me liking how it looked, rather than any special meaning.
How old are you?
I am 23.
Do you go to school or work?
Currently, no.
What are your hobbies?
Needle felting, drawing, collecting (natural history items, Furbies and My Little Ponies), gaming, and sometimes researching topics of interest, usually pertaining to animals.
Do you have any pets?
Yes! I have a leopard gecko named Choy, two rats named Sugar and Honey, a cat named Pebbles and a dog named Tyson. Ironically, he’s a chihuahua.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I’m not quite sure, maybe Canada or Denmark.
Do you collect anything other than ponies?
As previously mentioned, natural history items (bones, pelts, wet specimens, etc.) and Furbies.
Ponies-
How long have you been collecting ponies?
Since I was a small child, but I've been more actively collecting since 2013 or so.
Why did you start collecting ponies?
I simply like them. I’ve always liked fantasy and a lot of the ponies have nice designs. I also think that there's a certain degree of nostalgia there influencing my interest.
Who is your favorite pony and why?
Wind Whistler. Blame My Little Pony & Friends.
Who is your favorite pony from another country?
Felicidades.
Who is your favorite fakie?
I think it’d a tie between the concerned pony and Princess Rinse ‘N’ Spit.
What pony did you get recently?
My most recent purchases were Flowerburst and Dainty. I like to think that they are a couple.
What is your favorite generation?
G1!
What is your favorite part about collecting?
I suppose that collecting itself just makes me happy, it’s satisfying. Getting a new pony is always such a nice feeling.
How big is your collection?
Relatively small, but not tiny.
What do your friends and family think about your collection?
They don’t mind. My mother buys me some ponies from time to time.
Do you still play with your ponies?
I sometimes like to stick my G3s to the fridge just to be silly. :P Other than that, no.
What rare or popular pony makes you ask why!?
Rapunzel’s price makes me want to cry.
If you had to have a pony symbol tattooed on your butt, which would you pick and why?
G1 Moondancer’s. It looks like it would make for a nice tattoo.
If you could have any pony remade in a different generation, who would you choose and why?
I’d love a G1 Lady Rainbow. She’s lovely and I feel as though she’d fit into G1 nicely.
What has been the worst part about collecting?
The expense can get a bit much sometimes. I’ve yet to start getting anything super expensive, but I know I’ll get there and looking at some of the prices alone stings a little.
What is your ultimate collecting goal?
Perhaps to acquire a genuine Takara pony.
What is your biggest collecting regret?
I got my first G1, Skydancer, and proceeded to customise her…poorly. Oops!
Who is your grail pony and why?
I don’t really have a single grail, but to name one, Ami Ami.
Do you have it?
Ha! I wish.
Do you prefer loose or MIP ponies?
I prefer ponies loose.
Quick! Close your eyes and grab a pony! Who did you get?
G3.5 Cheerilee
Are you a customizer?
Nope! Although I dabbled in it when I was younger.
Would you ever be?
Potentially! I’d like to get into it someday.
What do you think of custom ponies?
They’re great! There are some gorgeous pieces of art made by the community.
What are acceptable and unacceptable pony flaws, in your opinion?
Really anything acceptable is something that can be cleaned or is very minimal, such as a minor paint smudge. If it’s something that cannot easily be cleaned and is very noticeable, I will probably skip on the pony.
Would you rather have a bait pony or a fakie?
A bait.
Do you watch pony shows/movies?
Which ones?
I watch/have watched all of them!
Do you read pony comics?
Which ones?
I’ve read some of the G4 and G2 comics, but I couldn’t name specifics.
What is the worst thing you've ever done to a pony?
As mentioned previously, I customised poor Skydancer. She’s now missing a lot of paint and is overall a mess.
Fill in the blank!
"I wish Hasbro would add more character variety to more recent generations"
"When I was new to ponies I didn't know that Nirvanas existed"
"I think the most underappreciated pony is Copper Glow because she has such a nice design"
"I think more ponies should have 3D symbols"
"I don't like Pony Life because of the random humour"
"I love G1 because of the variety in ponies and because they look a little bit like Shetland ponies"
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Great interview, & I agree about the variety thing!!!
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Nice interview.
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These interviews are a neat thing to be doing! :)
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fun to read about you :)
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It's nice to read more interviews! It's also nice to get to know TheClassCalico a little better! :happy: