Hi pony people!

Finally getting of my butt and moving the girls into a new Billy bookcase soon and I'd like to buy some risers to maximize the space. I have ponies of every gen except G2 (Just haven't bought any yet) and was wondering what my best options are and if certain ones work better with certain size ponies. Toy display risers seem a lot more available these days so I'd love some recommendations. 

So I noticed a new line of horse toys popping up alongside the new G5 ponies at Walmart. I saw the tags a few weeks ago but couldn't find much info online but today they finally stocked one of the toys!

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I watched a video about them, and the gimmick is that you get marks and stencils and paper and you can draw your own wings for them that can clip over their current wings. I just thought the molds were kind of cute and wanted to share, because if you're hunting for G5 ponies you're going to see these guys around 

Heyo! It's been a few years since I've been around, even longer since I tried to make a custom. I've seen from a facebook that a new store or two may have popped up in the past few years. I believe the owner of Dollyhair passed also??  (mods delete anything you need to, I'm behind on the drama!)

I just wanted to know where you lovely custom makers prefer to get your nylon hanks these days! Color matching to G1's or otherwise. Totally open to multiple opinions and stores.

As another aside, turns out I have misplaced my extra re-rooting needles. The re-rooting tool I have is a dollyhair one, I'm not sure if I need specific needles for it or if most places offer interchangeable ones. Totally open to just getting a new re-rooting tool as well though.

I've been waiting for this one! Though I could care less for Quibblepants, I'm a HUGE fan of Patton Oswalt! I've watched a lot of his stand-up and interviews and such about the loss of his wife, which I know this episode kinda touches on. Hoping for a good one.

Official Synopsis:
"Rainbow Dash's old pal Quibble Pants needs help to bond with the daughter of his new special friend because, like Dash, she's a real sports pony."

Detailed Summary:

We open up with an retro voice over sports announcement montage about Buckball! It seems this sport has really taken Equestria by storm. The Buckball Hall of Fame has been built in Appleoosa (guess we've had quite a growth there!) and it's first inductees are the ponyville team consisting os Fluttershy, Pinkie, & Snails. We zoom out to reveal the team and many other ponies are actually watching this video in a theater at the Hall of Fame.

Team Ponyville is met with a lot of excited fans! Snips works out an autograph deal for Snails in order to earn bits. While he's busy doing so, Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Dash watch another team practice. They are in Appleoosa for a big Buckball tournament, and need to get to practice soon. Dashie has been tasked by Applejack to visit all the exhibits, meaning she'll be a bit late to cheer on her team. Pinkie points out there's already a line for the museum opening, but the only person in that line is Quibble Pants, who is camping out much to Dash's surprise. He tries to claim he is a huge fan of the sport, but it's obvious his knowledge is actually quite limited. Before she can question much further, two ponies make an appearance. Clear Sky, Quibble's new girlfriend, and her daughter, Wind Sprint. While it's very obvious Clear Sky and Quibble are quite in love, Wind Sprint appears quite a bit more disconnected (though Quibbles shows her honest affection as well). As Quibble nervously rambles about what exhibit he wants to see, Wind makes it very clear she'd rather be in the stadium right now. Clear Sky is not having it however, and drags her daughter back just as the museum doors open.

Dash tries to cheer Wind up but she is still uninterested. Quibble suggests the group split up so he can have some time to catch up with Dash, and Wind quickly scampers away from them. Quibble hides with Rainbow Dash to explain that he really loves Clear Sky but knows nothing about Buckball or sports in general, which is trying to learn to impress Wind Sprint. Wind Sprints biological father was a big athelete, and she has taken on his love of sports. Quibble is terrified that his relationship with Clear Sky won't work out of Wind Sprint dislikes him, as he is trying to respect their family. He was hoping to convince Wind that he was a huge buckball fan to try and create a way for the two to bond, but his lack of understanding the sport really shows. After falling on his rear when Dash attempts to practice with him, he begs her to talk him up to Wind to try and impress her. Dash obliges and goes over to talk to Wind, introducing herself as a wonderbolt and buckball player before Wind recognizes her. She tries to tell her that Quibble Pants is a pretty great athlete just like her father was, but she remains unconvinced due to his clumsiness. We do a quick scene swap to the gift shop of the museum and the group prepares to leave for the stadium. Quibble stops to hand Wind Sprint a surprise gift, a copy of the Buckball Almanac, which she in unimpressed by. Clear Sky reminds him that while the trip and gift are thoughtful, he doesn't need to try so hard. Sky and Wind Sprint head to the stadium while Quibble laments to Dash that wind will never like him. Dash says all they need to do is find his sporty side, which she swears to bring out by the end of the trip.

Quibble thinks the idea is impossible, and Dash jokingly suggests he just be him self and bond with her over comics and rpgs. He quips that he has 17 Charisma but it's not enough (LOL) and that Wind doesn't even like Daring Do to the complete shock of Dash. She shoos him off to a small training field and explains they just need to find out what he's good at. It could be speed, strength, agility, or just everything! They start by passing the ball very slowly back and forth to each other, but he even messes that up. Next is a short race against Snips, but he barely moves an inch in the time it takes Snips to cross the line. Strength is the last attempt, where he struggles to even hold up two tiny books. Dash says she could improve him at least a little if they had time, but Quibbles is wanting the problem solved immediately. The loud cheering from the stadium distracts the pair but gives Dash an idea.

Inside the stadium, Team Ponyville is blowing the competition away. Wind Sprint is cheering them on when Quibble finally shows up to join the two. Sky asks him where he's been, and Quibble informs them that he's been making arrangements for the three to meet with Team Ponyville. Wind brightens up immediately at the idea but Sky seems more concerned, and reminds him once again that he seems to be trying to hard as Dash walks them out onto the field. Dash talks him saying, saying that Quibble is a big sports fan because he knows Wonderbolts and Buckball players. Fluttershy and Pinkie are very excited to me Quibble Pants, having heard of him from Dash previously. Unfortunately, they bring up some of his more negative traits, making the situation a bit awkward. Wind grumbles that being a fan isn't the same as being an athlete, and turns her attention to Team Ponyville, asking what it's like to plan in front of so many people. Dash interrupts however, to announce that Quibble and Wind are going to be playing against Team Ponyville during half-time. Oh no!

After commercial we cut to a bit of practice on the field before halftime. Snails is joining Quibble and Wind to complete the team. Wind Sprint is showing off her perfect athletic ability while Quibble just stands their awkwardly, completely unprepared. He panics to Dash that he idea is TERRIBLE, he is going to make a fool of himself! Fortunately Dash thought of that, and she informed Pinkie and Fluttershy that they're going to need to take it easy on him to help impress Wind. The announcer comes over the speakers to announce it's time to start! On first ball, Quibble freezes up so Pinkie sticks his leg out to buck for him, but it goes in the ponyville net, oops. Second ball, Wind ends up with the opportunity to either pass to Quibble or make the shot herself. Fluttershy laments that Quibble is wide open, so Wind tosses the ball to him, but he completely misses the kick. Third ball, Wind throws high to Quibble who makes a kick and actually lands it! Unfortunately, the ball ends up in the ponyville goal, again. With three points, Team Ponyville wins. Quibble brings out the almanac and argues with the coach that a team scores a point when a ball is kicked by an earth pony into a basket but the rule book doesn't specify WHICH basket. Dash politely informs him that even so, it's obvious how the scoring works. Quibble tries to push again but this time Wind interrupts, exclaiming that it doesn't matter because Quibble isn't a sports-pony and she isn't having fun before running off the field. Clear Sky is very upset, and even though Quibble had good intentions, she says they need to rethink things.

Quibble Pants is sitting alone outside the stadium reading through the almanac when Dash walks up and commends him for scoring a goal, even if it was for the wrong team. He isn't having it however, but Dash doesn't want to give up. After more lamenting, Dash slyly mentions that he should stop trying to pretend and should seek out a different pony to learn about sports. Back in the museum, Sky and Wind are discussing the events. Wind says she doesn't like the trip, or Quibble for that matter, and asks her mom why she does. Sky says she likes him because he's kind, smart, and has good friends. Wind says it doesn't matter, because no amount of ponies caring will make her forget about her dad. Sky gently lets her know that even though Quibble might be trying to hard, he isn't trying to replace her dad, and Wind might have room for both ponies in her life. Quibble comes in and apologizes, admits he's not sporty, and asks if they can watch the tournament together and have Wind explain buckball to him instead. Though it takes a little encouragement from Sky, she agrees. Together he and Wind watch the tournament and Quibbles reveals he's actually learned a little from reading that almanac he purchased, impressing Wind. She realizes that the book is pretty cool after all, and digs her nose in as Quibble turns to talk to Sky. Quibble apologizes again, thinking Sky still wants to end the relationship, but points out that he and Wind just made a connection! Sky explains that she wasn't going to call it quits, and just wanted them to rethink having Rainbow Dash exaggerate and lie for him. Dash and Quibble both try to pretend they don't know what she means before they are interrupted by Wind coming over to show Sky something from the book. Sky is impressed and comments that maybe books aren't so bad and that Quibble didn't need all those silly things to bond with Wind. Dash points out that he did need to buy that book though, and they all share a laugh as the episode ends.

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Oh, this was actually pretty good! I really like the designs they did for Sky and Wind, and Oswalts daughter did a pretty good job voice acting. I am probably a little biased, again because I just love Oswalt and know the story and why this episode was the way it was. I think it was handled pretty well overall, and is one of the better episodes so far.

Woo! Cannot believe FIM has made it this far. I can't wait to see this one, as it's aparently a mash up of things the voice actors always wanted to do on the show. Pretty interesting idea! I personally really loved the 100th episode celebration, so I'm down for more fun.

Official Synopsis:
"Twilight and Shining Armor Pit their wits against each other to settle a long-standing sibling rivalry, but they soon discover they are not the only competitors."

Episode Summary:
The episode opens with Spike interrupting Twilight & Starlight's paperwork with an exciting letter! It's an invitation from Shining Armor for a sibling rivalry competition. Through flashbacks, we see the more competitive side of Twilight and Shining Armor growing up, and how they would try and outdo each other in all kinds of fun events. Shining Armor has decided it's time to crown the winner for the last time!

Twilight and Spike rush to meet Shining Armor at Celestia & Luna's castle, where Shining Armor is wearing the crown (having been the last winner before the two grew up and moved out). Turns out, Celestia and Luna have decided they need better defense since Sombra's return and attack. They've brought Shining Armor back to build a new defense system, and Twilight is to be the guinea pig, tasked with breaking into the castle and stealing the Supreme Sibling crown. If she wins, she gets to be the Supreme Sibling Foreverrrr. Shining Armor explains that he has used pieces of Crystalis' throne and some of Starswirls magic to prevent any use of spells in the tower. It also cannot be flown to or reached from underground, and guards are placed in every hall. If the throne room is reached, they will have to avoid the Geese blowing their cover. Twilight returns to her own castle and lets the rest of the Mane 6 know what's going on and begin to plan their strategy. Except... Shining Armor knows exactly how Twilight works and spoils her plans. So instead, Rarity decides to plan!

We cut to a film noir style scene of Rarity and Rainbow Dash interrogating a bar tender to find an entrance. Pinkie thinks they should... go to space? Applejack decides to bring out her country star alter ego, Applecore, to distract the guards with a concert. Fluttershy and Spike plan to become super secret special agents. And Twilight? Well, she can't be involved at all!

No it's time to test these wild ideas. The guards are posed and ready, and here come Appleja- uh, Applecore, with her stage. Pinkie, Spike, and Fluttershy are in the hot air balloon with Rainbow Dash right behind. After Shining Armor and Twilight have a suspicious engagement, the hot air balloon come crashing down, with only Pinkie in it. It distracted the guards enough for applejack to steal a gem from one of the guard uniforms using a plunger device. Pinkie Pie didn't make it to space, sad. Rarity and Rainbow Dash head to the club, only to find it closed! Now who do they interrogate?? Oh, well, the gentlecolt outside will do. He points them to a sealed off and guarded secret entrance. And what's this? Guard change time! Now.... Zephyr Breeze is guarding. Rarity send out a dolled up Rainbow Dash to distract him so she can tear down the bricks. Once Rarity is finished she signals for Rainbow Dash to hurry and join her, and Dash easily gets away while Zephyr is boasting his ego up higher. Spike and Fluttershy are outside the thrown room, and Spike cuts a hole in the stained glass so they can get in. Unfortunately they still set off the guard Geese, but fall through a trap door so they aren't seen. Luna thinks it a false alarm and goes to alert Celestia about it. Twilight begins to worry that things aren't going well.

Fluttershy and Spike are stuck in the little dungeon below the throne room and lament to each other. Fluttershy explains her claustrophobia and Spike reveals that he loved being a part of Twilight & Shining Armor's competitions but he was never seen as a little brother to them like he wanted. Fluttershy reminds him that sibling dynamics are complicated, but Spike still matters to them. Suddenly, a door opens, and Rarity and Rainbow Dash are revealed inside the secret tunnels. Turns out Rainbow Dash likes pulling on levers. The four group up and decide they need to reevaluate their plans. The Mane 6 all reconven and Spike decides that Twilight should make the plan in the end. Twilight thanks him, and Spike tries to pull the "little brother" card, only to be ignored completely by Twilight, ouch.

This time, a giant party is used to distract the guards. While Rarity, now in a guard outfit, is able to get into the castle using the magic gems on the uniform. Rainbow Dash, able to outmaneuver the turbines, carries Fluttershy with her as they traverse the other areas. Zephy seems to already have lost his new job after the hole was discovered. Twilight brings Applejack to some boulders to buck through instead (with the help of Maud to give exact placement of the blows) and return underground. Inside the castle, Rarity lets another guard know it's shift change time, allowing her to take the spot outside the throne room. She opens a window so Dash and Fluttershy can make it inside. The three enter the hallway to the throne room and the geese are immediately set off, but Fluttershy calms them with the promise of a massage. Applejack, Twilight, and Spike are underground with a map, and open a secret wall to into the throne room where the whole group meets up again (including pinkie... somehow). Twilight is ready to get her crown, only for Shining Armor and the princesses to come out of hiding and inform her she has lost. But what's this? That's not the real crown! Spike had the real crown all this time, having used Luna's annoyance at the start of the episode to his advantage, so she would distract her sister and Shining Armor and side with Twilight.

Twilight and Shining Armor decide that the crown should go to Spike, their little brother.

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Updated! Finally watched it hahaha. I went in blind so I had no idea what to expect. It didn't really feel like a special episode like the 100th episode did, so that caught me off guard. I loved the tension between Celestia and Luna (holding out for one last episode about them this season... pleaseeeee?). I didn't even expect the twist at the end. It was nice of them to finally acknowledge Spike and the little brother issue. Not too bad, but not really what I was hoping for!

Well here we go folks, after nearly 9 years we've reached the end. The aptly titled "beginning of the end" has aired.

Spoilers & recap ahead!

Episode 1:
Twilight & Co are summoned to Canterlot Castle to meet with Luna and Celestia, who announce they are ready to retire and want Twilight to take the helm as new ruler of Equestria. Meanwhile, Lord Tirek and Cozy Glow are ripped from their cages in Tartarus and brought to a strange location along with Queen Chrysalis and King Sombra. Grogar, one of the infamous villains of G1, has brought these villians together to take down Equestria once and for all. Sombra, however, wishes to take matters into his own hands instead of working as a team. He quickly takes down the Crystal Empire, trapping Shining Armor, Cadence, & Flurry Heart while possessing the crystal ponies to do his bidding. But just as quickly as he reclaimed his home, he loses it once more to the Mane 6, who have arrived with the elements of harmony to banish him back to the ether once more. Though seemingly defeated, it turns out Somba is not yet done for, and his dark crystals begin popping up and he completely shatters the Tree of Harmony & it's Elements.

Episode 2:
Quickly picking up from the first Episode, Sombra has captured the Mane 6. Assuming they are out of the way, he moves on with the next part of his plan. Who needs the Crystal Empire when you can take all of Equestria now? Despite his magic-blocking crystals, the Mane 6 escape their prison quickly by digging underneath is. They quickly rush to ponyville, only to find all theirs friends and loved ones under Sombra's control and quickly marching towards canterlot. What's worse, the Everfree Forest has come to life once more without the Tree of Harmony to control it, and is growing into ponyville. The Mane 6 put up a strong front against the Forest but it is growing too quickly. Luckily, Celestia and Luna arrive in time to fight back. Starswirl also appears, summoned by the collapse of the Tree of Harmony. The three of them band together to fight off the Everfree Forest while the Mane 6 head to Canterlot, where Sombra has already taken up throne due to the Princesses absence. Discord assists the ponies, reflecting all of Sombra's spells, but ends up hit by a beam. After the ponies quickly mourn over Discord, they band together, holding hooves, and remind each other they don't need the elements. After all, the real magic is their Friendship, and it can defeat anything. Together they defeat Sombra once more, freeing the mind controlled ponies and removing the dark crystals from Equestria. Celestia & Luna return and apologize to Twilight for not giving her more time and acting rashly, and it is revealed Discord was just faking, as Discord does. But Sombra was only the first threat, and Grogar and the others are still planning to strike...


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Gotta say, it's nice to see Sombra, one of the weakest villains in the show, get some proper screen time and dialogue. Also, having Grogar combines the G1 & G4 canon, and some of his speech seems to imply G1 is more canon than we think. I believe Gusty was even mentioned, but my stream cut out and I missed the exact dialogue. Oh, and Twilight seems to be fully willing to give Starlight control of the School & her Castle when she becomes ruler.

I'm really excited to see what exactly will happen this season. I'm sad to see FIM, it's been a big part of my life, but I can't wait to see how it all ends.

Spotted on facebook today, looks like Build A Bear is still going with ponies! Cheerlie has showed up, apparently on Amazon UK? At least according to EQD.

Here's a picture though 

EDIT: She is available to purchase online now.


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Just curious if anyone has these or has read them!

I was digging through the kids books at a local thrift store and found a copy of Daring Do and the Marked Theif of Marapore.

$0.90 for a book currently retailing for $9.99? Not going to pass that up! I plan to read it on my road trip this weekend. I've read some other FIM chapter books so I'm excited