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Pony Talk => Pony Brag Arena => Topic started by: Jahlila on January 28, 2012, 01:42:44 AM

Title: Flea Market finds, Custom and my collection!
Post by: Jahlila on January 28, 2012, 01:42:44 AM: Warning: This post is pic heavy!

Phew! I've fallen waaay behind on my brags and I really need to catch up now. :P

My first finds of the year came from the local Flea Market from my usual toy guy. He always has ponies, be it fakies or real My Little Ponies. This particular morning, I was feeling pretty lucky and when I got to his stall, I realized my gut was right... again! :frolic:

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Chief was the first one I saw, standing alone on top of a mountain of toys. After digging through the piles, I found the other five girls. The worst out of the bunch is Sweet Tooth, who has black sharpie all over her back side. :( And Sprinkles is a bit of an odd ball. She only has one row of hair. Sorry, couldn't get a decent picture of it.

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This last Tuesday, my boyfriend and I drove up to Turlock to check out the Flea Market there. I hadn't had any G1 luck there is quite some time, but I figured I'd give it a shot. Several of the first stalls we came to had G3s, but I only had $5 to spend and wanted to hold out in hopes I'd get lucky. About halfway through the lot, we came to a guy who's well known for having TONS of toys. I saw the pile of colored ponies and dived straight in to find...

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Lovebeam! And Firefly and Toe Dancer too! I was so thrilled. I snatched them up along with a G3 Cheerilee #2 II and Garden Wishes for future customs. All for $3.50! I was so thrilled. :happy:

As we were heading towards the exit, my boyfriend spotted another big toy stall, so we headed over to check it out. I was scanning through the piles and boxes but didn't see anything that stuck out. Right as I was about to say I was done looking, my boyfriend smiled, pointing at a small blue tote under a table and said, "Someone is asking to go home with us." I looked to where he was pointing and my heart skipped a beat...

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Daddy Apple Delight! :lovey: I fished him out of the tub and paid $1 for him. I held him the whole way home, just thinking about how I almost left him behind. He cleaned up beautifully too! I was so happy and I have my boyfriend to thank for the sharp eyes.

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Next is the custom AlexK made for me in exchange for some G4s. I was so excited and couldn't wait to see what she would look like and she came out more beautiful than I ever imagined!

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/jahcustomedit.jpg[/img2]

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/jahclose1edit.jpg[/img2]

She's my first persona custom and I'm so happy to have her. Thank you AlexK!! :lovey:

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And lastly... My Collection! I've never taken full pictures of my collection and it was quite a challenge getting them out of storage and setting them up for pictures. I had more than I thought! :drunk:

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/collection1edit.jpg[/img2]

Here's the whole lot. I know it's not as big as other members' but I'm quite proud of it. ^.^

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Here are my childhood ponies. I am missing one or two (that I'm almost certain my cousin stole from me. lol)

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Two of my plushies, my Comic Con MIB ponies and accessories!

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My small band of G3s and my G1 puzzles. The poor puzzles have seen better days. :(

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/customs1edit.jpg[/img2]
Customs, my only porcelain, patches and ribbon in front of my show stable. :frolic:

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/g4sedits.jpg[/img2]

My G4s and G2s and my Applause Firefly plush!

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/merch1edit.jpg[/img2]

The merchandise! That's my lunchbox from when I was a kid and it still has the thermos inside too. The shirt is part of a PJ set (shorts aren't visible, sorry).

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/top1edit.jpg[/img2]

MIB 25th Anniversary re-releases and the Baby Carrying case!

[img2]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Jahlila/mecollection2edit.jpg[/img2]

And last but not least, me with my babies! :accomplished:

Thanks for looking everyone!
Title: Re: Flea Market finds, Custom and my collection!
Post by: mlpfan on January 28, 2012, 04:13:54 AM: awsome pile of ponies! congrats!
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Post by: Noasar on January 28, 2012, 04:14:05 AM: Woooow huge congrats on those G1 finds, so lucky! You have a great collection, too!
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Post by: hokuspokus on January 28, 2012, 08:21:46 AM: major congrats!

It is lovely to see your collection! :D
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Post by: kittybethy on January 28, 2012, 08:42:58 AM: Wow!! that looks great!

Congrats!
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Post by: emera_lazzaly on January 28, 2012, 10:11:46 AM: congrats!
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Post by: Whoa1234 on January 28, 2012, 10:18:35 AM: That is sooooo awesome!!
I wish my boyfriend would go pony hunting with me!
Big congrats on your new lovelies!
<3
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Post by: SourdoughStomper on January 28, 2012, 10:23:18 AM: Oh wow, what an awesome brag! :faint: Congratulations on your collection!
Title: Re: Flea Market finds, Custom and my collection!
Post by: Jahlila on January 28, 2012, 10:44:35 AM: Thank you everyone! :frolic:

Whoa1234- I'm so glad my boyfriend comes with me. He's actually helped me find ponies many times. I've got him trained well. :devious:
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Post by: FlyingPonyMonster on January 28, 2012, 11:36:47 AM: Wowee awesome!!!
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Post by: kiwimlp on January 28, 2012, 12:54:50 PM: Oh wow, those pics must have taken you ages! You have a lovely collection. Congrats on your stunning G1 finds! :frolic:
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Post by: Gingerbread on January 28, 2012, 01:19:41 PM: Nice haul! Lovebeam...lucky you! Would love to find one of the Colourswirls for a bargain :) And well done for training your boyf up so well!
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Post by: 80skatie on January 28, 2012, 01:56:54 PM: Wow such awesome new additions and such a lovely collection! Congratulations
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Post by: gazzy90 on January 28, 2012, 02:36:43 PM: Wow, lovely finds! I should visit your flea markets too, at least buy the G3s you leave behind ;)

And by the way, my boyfriend no longer comes to flea markets with me, they drive him crazy :p
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Post by: fingerpaints on January 28, 2012, 03:56:03 PM: Wow! Congrats on your finds, and your collection looks amazing ^^
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Post by: MissSleepless on January 28, 2012, 05:29:19 PM: Ohhhh lovely finds! Congratulations!
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Post by: lishe on January 28, 2012, 06:05:19 PM: Congratulations on the great finds! Love the Apple Delight family so glad that your bf managed to pick out Daddy!
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Post by: lunar_scythe on January 28, 2012, 09:08:59 PM: awesome! hehe, I'm glad you had some luck out there; it's kind of hit or miss but seems like if you find 1 G1 there, you'll find 4 or 5! Awesome collection, too, and that custom is *gorgeous*!
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Post by: ZennaBug on January 29, 2012, 12:41:20 PM: Wow, some people have all the luck! :faint: Congrats!
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on January 29, 2012, 05:57:54 PM: What a great collection - thanks for sharing your pics. :)
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Post by: Diamond on January 30, 2012, 05:54:37 PM: Huge congrats on the finds and wow what a neat collection, thanks for sharing it all with us.
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Post by: scarletjul on January 31, 2012, 10:54:27 PM: Congrats on everything! :)

Your g1 finds are lovely and it looks like you have a gorgeous collection. :)
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Post by: Timepiece on February 01, 2012, 12:33:38 AM: That is one huge catch-up! Congrats!
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Post by: Icecrystalline on February 01, 2012, 09:01:14 AM: They.are.beautiful. Congrats!
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Post by: r4fw on February 01, 2012, 08:55:07 PM: :cheer: Huge congrats on your G1 finds and on amassing an excellent collection!