Would you buy a Pony for design even if you don't like the character?

[Lucky_Ladybug]

So, for those who follow the TV series (any TV series) and/or the comics (any comics).... If there's a Pony in them whose personality you don't like, but you absolutely adore their design/color scheme, would you buy the figure just because of loving the design?

[June]

I love Rainbow Dashes design, but really dislike her personality. Same with Silver Spoon.
I'm in progress of making a custom Rainbow playful size, but don't plan to get Silver Spoon because I'm not really into blind bags.

[NovelNerd]

Of course. When I buy toys I buy them for how they look. When I buy a real horse I buy for their personality( and bloodlines of course). I've always thought it was silly to buy or not buy on personality. Unless the buyer is a child then I kinda see that but just from an adult collector standpoint I buy what is visually appealing.

[PinkRosedust]

Yes. The toys always come first for me!

[Sarah Jo]

Guess I'm weird - personality and character comes first for me in all my various collections ! It's not so much "ewww I don't like HER/HIM/IT" but "why would I spend my money and use up my space on something I'm not really into".

[NorthernFlower]

Сonversely. All  characters are charming and I adore the show.  But I dont like  cartoon merch for some reason.    I  like how  Twilight Sparkle looks in toy, but I dont want her. I buy at least backgroung characters  who have no personality.....

[StarDapple]

Yep.  I also dislike Rainbow Dash, but I bought her anyway.  I also bought Sunset Shimmer even though I haven't seen the EG movie.  I tend to distance the toys from their show counterparts, unless I absolutely love their show character, like Luna or Rarity.

[Lucky_Ladybug]

Guess I'm weird - personality and character comes first for me in all my various collections ! It's not so much "ewww I don't like HER/HIM/IT" but "why would I spend my money and use up my space on something I'm not really into".

Very good point. That's usually how I feel; even if I like the design, I generally can't bring myself to buy a character if I don't like the personality. I have so little money and space as it is that I like to save it for what I really like all around.

[Elisto]

Yes, although it still makes me sad when I see a toy I really want, but don't like or otherwise care for the personality he/she is given in-show. For me that's Trixie, Silver Spoon, Mimic (I'm more apathetic towards her character but I love the toy), most of the Big Brothers, and probably a few others I'm forgetting.

[NoPonySpecial]

It depends on if I'm going to include the character in any stories. For instance, no one likes Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, but sometimes you need a bully for your stories. And based on appearances, yeah, Silver Spoon is a definite for me! Have you seen the Ponyville sized version of her? It's one of the most darling things I have ever seen, no exaggeration!

[Sarah Jo]

I have so little money and space as it is that I like to save it for what I really like all around.

Yeah, that's exactly it ! With all of the other stuff I'm into as well, I have to get pretty choosey.

An afterthought - I didn't mean to possibly sound judgmental in my last post.. that's just the thought process I personally go through when deciding whether to buy something.

[ashes]

I do - but I tend to be more of a visual person, and if a color combo/design speaks to me, then I buy it.  When I look at my pony collection, I don't dwell on their personalities so much as I just enjoy looking at them. 

[Sora]

I don't mind, their personality isn't usually important for me when deciding what toys to buy.
The exceptions to that rule are Fluttershy and Sweet Stuff. And maybe Rainbow Dash, to a lesser degree.

[elvenwine26]

The character's never influence my purchasing.  Honestly as a kid my ponies didnt' have official names or set personalities unless I was playing out a story with them.  I think it sort of sucks in terms of creative play for kids if you lock one personality into one toy because of a cartoon.  I hope that makes sense.  But anway, visual appeal is what grabs me; yes I would purchase the toy even if I didn't like the character. 

[YellowCat]

I would, I don't care because I always assign my toys their own personalities the way I did when I was a little kid.  For instance I don't like Sunset Shimmer's personality but I really like her toy.