How do you pick a favorite?

[Khema]

I see so many people on here that have their favorite pony, sometimes even an army of them. How do you pick a favorite? How do you decide which one takes priority over the others?

[Strawberry Swirl]

I couldn't tell you. It just happens for me, nothing I consciously choose. :P

[Shaiyeh]

when you have one, you'll know :3
I think for some, it's the first childhood pony, for others it's a pony that has something to do with something they love... my faves are Tuneful and Lemon Drop. Tuneful was my first pony, and Lemon Drop just happened. I have no idea why! But I do love her, and have an army.

[Stars]

I'm a G2 collector and I have favourite characters and singular favourite toys. I love Sweet Berry and will have as many of her as you can throw at me, she appealed to me most as a child and I don't know why as I was never a pink and girly kind of girl and still aren't. I think I just love her name and design. I love Ivy for similar reasons, her colours and simplicity.

My current favourite toy on my shelf though is my wedding carriage Sky Skimmer as she's just so beautiful and her mane is so silky. I love how her eyes have green gems too none of my other g2 do.

[Bibinettepony]

My fav' choice is simple: Tickle was my only MLP pony in my childhood, I am really a big fan of her even if now as a collector I have some other beautiful ponies, she is still the ONE  And I am really happy to have find some in very good condition. 

[Artemesia's Garden]

My favorite when I was little was Galaxy. I've had one or two but still looking for one with silky hair and an even purple body. I love the hair colour combos of the T.Es, the naivete of the CPs and the feyness of the wingers! So I really don't feel I could live without at least 145 ponies in my life, ha! I'm looking for the last few

[Jennifer2004]

Bowtie has been my favorite ever since I was little. I don't think I really know why or how she became my favorite, she just did. I don't think you really sit down and choose a favorite. I think it something that kind just happens on it's own, and when it does then you will know who your favorite is.

~Jennifer

[Violet CLM]

Favorites pick you.

[Jennifer2004]

Favorites pick you.

^^this

[Hervoyel]

I think that's just one of those things that happens - one of them just strikes your fancy more than the others, no selection process needed! 

[hathorcat]

Hmmm....I think it can be both intentional and unintentional. My favourites is Baby Fifi - I picked her though, favourite colour combo, her name is like a nickname of my mums and her symbol is perfect for a doggy person like myself. However my second favourite is Sundance and was completely unintentional - I ended up with a few to model pony wear and I just think she is so lovely.

So I guess it can come to you...or you can seek a favourite out for one reason or lots of them

[Tap Dancer]

I could never choose one favorite, so I have many. The entire package has to "click" for me to consider a pony to be a favorite: body color, hair color(s), symbol, and pose. I have to really like everything separately and together.

[Shaiyeh]

Favorites pick you.

^^this

It's all so clear now

[Lucky_Ladybug]

You don't generally pick a favorite; it just happens. I don't think I've consciously chosen any of my favorites. Unless perhaps I consciously chose Tex as the favorite Big Brother, due to how I use him to represent someone in a Western. But aside from him and Posey (who is likewise representing someone), my favorites have just happened when Ponies have clicked with me.

[SeashellnBubbles]

....Then one day you wake up and go "Where the heck did all these Fizzys come from?! And yet, it just seems right...