The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => Pony Brag Arena => Topic started by: Marlin on April 08, 2017, 11:00:31 PM
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So I've had a busy start to my collecting year ;)
I've had the good and the bad, some long long long awaited set completers finally become mine, and some terrific luck to boot! Thought I'd share a few of my favourite goodies that I've obtained over the last few months :)
Apologies for all the text being made as a link somehow... it just goes to my flickr account?!
To begin with, I was on the hunt for a perfect regular Satin n Lace. I have a serious thing for original pink hair and original curls, and at last she became mine!! My little SnL herd was complete! She was joined not long after by a batch variation in colour SS Satin n Lace. I couldn't decide between the two softies so I've ended keeping both :blush:
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Around the same time, I finally snagged myself a gorgeous Bangles and Hippity Hop to complete my second release set of So Softs! Sooo Sooooft...
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(https://flic.kr/p/TunbLc)
Now... I have ALWAYS loved and wanted this set. I found a nice buy now on ebay - grabbed it... and then got utterly nailed by the international shipping, lol! Still, it was worth it. I just love it, and it's nearly complete - all I am missing is Scoops's apron! My kids have had a ball playing (gently) with this :)
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(https://flic.kr/p/TunbTB)
I have recently developed a thing for vintage plushies... they seem to be breeding... I now have five... :lookround:
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(https://flic.kr/p/TunbB4)
I lucked out and got myself a MO Spike! And in the lot was this lovely little curiosity. A membership card (with original sleeve) from the My Little Pony Fan Club! It's in awesome condition!
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(https://flic.kr/p/TCbdqU)
Here's the back of the card - never even written on!
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(https://flic.kr/p/T6NsMh)
I freakin LOVE this one - got myself one of those weirdo little half pony purse things!!
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(https://flic.kr/p/Tunb9R)
A lucky win saw me finally complete my Show n Glows :) Got Bright Glow and Happy Glow together. They're so purty :inlove: Still need to nab a blue hearts dazzle glow at some point though if I reeeeally want to go nuts on these ponies...
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(https://flic.kr/p/SphxTd)
I mentioned a thing about pink hair and curls... This girl I have had for a really long time. She was just perfect except for the fact she had both hers and her childhood owner's name inscribed on her belly. Months of careful sunfading later, I got most of it off and have a beautiful version of one of my favourite ponies :)
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(https://flic.kr/p/T6Nt4Q)
These next three are little one offs who I'd been after a while and whom I adore! Princess Sparkle was always a curio for me. I really wanted to see her in person; got her from the lovely nhal and I couldn't have been happier with her.
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(https://flic.kr/p/T6NsAW)
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(https://flic.kr/p/SphvT1)
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(https://flic.kr/p/T6NsDm)
Now, these next three get a special mention. I recently had a seriously poos ebay deal go down. I got a good bargain on a lot, but the seller was one of THE worst people I ever dealt with, and to add insult to injury, the majority of ponies arrived in shocking condition that wasn't obvious in the pics. It was a disaster... but all stories can have some happy endings. These three were the best off of the wingers in the lot but still needed A LOT of time and attention to rescue them. Deep cleans and hair straightening later, these three now have a special place in my herd despite their flaws :)
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(https://flic.kr/p/TunaSi)
And the best for last :biggrin: :biggrin: Talk about a bit of luck... look who I scored altogether on a pretty wicked buy now??!! Aren't they amazing!! And in perfect condition, too!! :shocked: :shocked:
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(https://flic.kr/p/Sphw65)
And as an extra surprise, when they arrived, this pony was the first one I saw in the box. I was like, HUH? She wasn't in the pics!! The seller had thrown her in!! :blink: :blink: :blink: I have wanted this pony for such a long time!!! Her symbol is a little faded but she has cleaned up beautifully. She was the most wonderful surprise. I thanked the seller and they told me they'd forgotten to include her in the pics and just added her to the box! This parcel with the TAF babies and Stockings arrived a few days after my horror ebay one, and couldn't have been a better mood elevator!!
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(https://flic.kr/p/T6Nt8h)
Cheers for looking ^.^ ^.^
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unstickied 21/4/17 (https://flic.kr/p/T6NsGY)
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Wow, wonderful ponies!! Congrats on all your purchases!!
Jules x
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these are such beautiful purchases. i especially love the fan club card and the free stockings!! :' O
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Wow, great finds! I'm seriously in love with the fan club card! :inlove:
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It's wonderful to see all the cute buys you've gotten lately! And I'm glad to hear you had a great eBay experience to cover up the terrible one!
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Those are some serious goodies, congrats on them! I wish my SnL's had hair that colour and curled, my goodness :faint:
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Those are some pretty impressive gains there, congrats to you.
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Lovely ponys!!! Congrats!
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They're all soo gorgeous!!
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What beautiful ponies!
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Wow! And how nice of the seller to throw in an extra little stockings!
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Thank you so much, everyone ^.^
The membership card is cool, huh? *resists the temptation of scribbling my own name on it, lol!*
Anyone know the value of it? I might go ask over in the corral :ninja:
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Everything is amazing! I especially love the TAF babies (one of my all time favorite sets) and your So Softs are just stunning. Congrats on all your new ponies!
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Omg all of your Satin N' Laces have such PINK hair! :dropjaw: And congrats on all your other great buys! They're really pretty!
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Thank you guys :)
I am so :blush: :blush: :blush: proud of my Satin n Laces :blush: :blush: :blush: She's one of my favourite ponies, and I have been so lucky to acquire them with such lovely pink hair and curls :)
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You just killed me, so much amazing!
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I knew this post would be amazing but :blink: :shocked: wow!
I think I just fell in love with the Satin Slipper Sweet Shoppe :blush:
With those vintage plushies, do you know if they are re-stuffed at all? I have my childhood Cotton Candy but she's not quite that perky!
Great photos too, thanks for sharing those!
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Huge congrats! You've got so many great ponies here. :)
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so many in lovely condition. I'm so jelly :blush: ;)
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Beautiful purhcases/additions. Love them all : D
I'm a sucker for nice So Soft ponies. ;D
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You have some really amazing new ponies there, Marlin. I'm glad you kept both of your Satin 'n Lace ponies. Ultra jealous of your TAF babies too!!! I still need a couple to complete my set but I'm too lazy to troll ebay for them, lol.
Congrats and thanks for sharing!! (PS: Just over a week to go until we finally meet. *squeeee*)
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Thank you so much, everyone :D :D
You have some really amazing new ponies there, Marlin. I'm glad you kept both of your Satin 'n Lace ponies.
Congrats and thanks for sharing!! (PS: Just over a week to go until we finally meet. *squeeee*)
hehe - they were both so unique and pretty... I don't regret my decision at all ^.^ And I KNOW!!!! Just a few more days! So exciting!!! :frolic: :frolic:
I think I just fell in love with the Satin Slipper Sweet Shoppe :blush:
With those vintage plushies, do you know if they are re-stuffed at all? I have my childhood Cotton Candy but she's not quite that perky!
Lol - the satin slipper shoppe really is just adorable!! You should have seen my girls playing with it, ultra cute! (I did keep a VERY close eye on them though!!). One of the things that makes me smile the most are the prices on the menu board. A .10c sundae? Yes please!!!
All the plushies are in original condition :) They all got a good clean when I got each of them, though, and a couple did get the hair straighteners through their hair! I used to think the vintage plushies were a bit on the awkward ugly side, but now I can't resist them and want them alllll!!! :lol: :lol: Pity they are so expensive to ship though :P That's awesome that you have Cotton Candy - she is definitely on my top three radar - her and Cherries Ju and Bow Tie!
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I think you've been having some amazing pony time+!! Congratulations on you gorgeous new additions. :cheer:
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Thank you, Spinky! ^.^