Ponies on Vacation Swap! **All shipped!**

[Eviecorn]

**Shipping date has passed.  If you have not contacted me,  you need to do so immediately!**
Okay, so it's just about February, and it's most likely dreary where you are (unless you're in Aussie/NZ of course, haha.)  Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real thing, guys!  I'm here, depressed and gloomy, wishing I was on vacation.

Well, even if we can't go on vacation right now, who says our ponies can't? 


Ponies on Vacation Swap!
This would either be a persona-based or favorite Hasbro pony-based swap, whatever you prefer.  You'd need to list two ponies that your partner could choose from (either two personas, one persona and one Hasbro, or two Hasbro.)  G3 is the default generation, but due to popular demand, you can also sign up to receive a G4 if your partner is willing to make one!

The whole point is to depict the custom pony as if it's on vacation.  This can mean many different things.   Do you wish you were on the beach, perfecting your tan and sipping daiquiris?  Or do you want to be scuba diving off the coast of Tahiti?  Or are you a Paris lover and want to be soaking up some culture in the City of Lights?  How about a safari?  A cruise around Alaska?  Whatever floats your boat - your pony is going to be doing it!


Dates:
Sign-ups: February 20-March 13
Partners Assigned and Notified: March 14th
Check-in 1: April 1st by 11:00 PM EST
Check-in 2 (Photo Check-in): April 15th by 11:00 PM EST
Shipping Deadline:May 4th (you must send in a photo and get approval before you ship!)
Absolute shipping deadline is May 7th.

Rules:

1. You must be 16 years or older, according to Arena rules.
2. You must be an active member.  I need to not have a problem getting a response from you via PM.  This swap is open to members who have been here at least 3 months and have at least 50 posts.
3. You must be able to prove that you are reliable.  You should be able to provide at least 3 feedbacks, and your total feedback should be positive.  At least one feedback needs to involve some sort of swap or trade.  Feedback should come from the Arena or the TP; Ebay only works if you're stuck for a third feedback.
4. You must have knowledge of customizing.  Please be able to show me at least two examples of finished customs. 
5. You MUST ship on time.  I understand that real life problems come up, but it is your responsibility to contact me so that I'm aware of the problem and so I can make arrangements.
5a. Proper shipping is your responsibility.  Please package your customs very well.  No colored tissue paper/newsprint which could rub off on the custom.
6. Keep your partner a secret!  Don't tell anyone and risk spoiling the surprise.  You don't know who talks to who, so please don't tell anyone, even your bff.
7. If you do not check in, you cannot send or receive a pony.
8. Extras are not mandatory, but as this is a swap, you're definitely allowed to include them.  Just remember that the pony should be the centerpiece.

This swap is a G3 swap, unless you specify that you want to receive a G4 (or don't care either way.)


***Participants***


1. Eviecorn (completed, shipped, pony received!) http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,296231.0.html
2. pantherchild (completed, shipped, pony received!) http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,297359.0.html
3. xSexyWafflesx (completed, shipped)
4. KiwiSquirtBottle (completed, shipped)
5. Ellis1342 (completed, shipped, pony received!) http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,295961.new.html#new
6. Saja (completed, shipped, pony received!) http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,295409.0.html
7. Salli (completed, shipped, pony received!) http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,295439.0.html
8. red_velvet_rose (completed, shipped, pony received!) http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,297107.0.html

[Sarahlacewing]

I think this sounds like fun. I get those winter blues sometimes. I am a little hesitant though I have not actually had any luck with group swaps here on the forum. Generally speaking they have been a bad experience for me,

[KiwiSquirtBottle]

Well, Evie, if you'd just come back down south where snow is a myth...

[wiccanpony1]

Sound like fun:) im in x

[xSexyWafflesx]

This sounds difficult, but I may be up for the challenge.    We'll see where I am monetarily when sign ups happen, but I should be able to!

[Eviecorn]

I'm glad some of you are interested!  I think it could be a lot of fun, and challenging at the same time.

Sarah, I feel you on the swap experience (got burned once.) Hopefully I'll be able to discern any possible wild card bailers, but you never know.  I'm not going to give up on them just now.  It's good practice and I love making things for others. 

[puuush]

Sounds awesome. Sadly I can't participate but I'll be watching this. Great idea.
Hmmmm, Puuush would go to visit Penguins I guess. Or go party in Prague...

[harvestmgirl]

This swap sounds awesome. I'd love to be a part of it.

[Eviecorn]

So what about generations?  Does the standard G3 work for everyone?

[KiwiSquirtBottle]

I... I ♥ G4? >.< G3 would also work for me!

[Sarahlacewing]

I probably have the most g3 baits. G1 babies are my favorite but I know not everyone likes to bait them.

[True]

im voting yes even if i might not be able to enter >__< just have too much going on, but i think this idea is awesome and much needed *pictures applejack or my sona at the beach*

[xSexyWafflesx]

I <3 g4's as well, and they're readily available, but g3s work as well. 

[Eviecorn]

I think an easy solution to the G3/G4 debate would be a couple of simple questions on the form.  "Which generation do you prefer to work with, if you have a preference?" and "Do you want to receive a G3/G4 or do you have a preference?" I'll match partners accordingly.

Any flaws in that logic?

[xSexyWafflesx]

No flaws!    I like that!  :3