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Title: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: saply on March 29, 2012, 08:03:27 PM

I was inspired to make this thread after seeing that auction for a OOAK Thailand Ice Crystal (pony). Sure, we all have our armies of Cotton Candys and Twilights and Raritys and Rainbow Dashs, and I'm pretty sure that about 99% of the members here have an Applejack of some kind. But what's that one special pony (or special ponies) that really makes your collection fabulous? It could be a rare Nirvana or a TaoBao variant, or something limited edition or even an awesome custom! Please, brag to me baby. All gens are welcome, of course. And pics are not mandatory but they're definitely encouraged!


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For me, it's this cute little variant of Rarity I found on eBay. I know there are more out there but I've never seen anyone else with her!
[nudging this over to the Corral - cheers, Kiwimlp :) ]

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Trinity on March 29, 2012, 08:08:24 PM

Her head looks naked without a horn. XD

Anyway, I don't own any nirvanas or special variant ponies. Maybe someday I will.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Koudoawaia on March 29, 2012, 08:37:32 PM

I don't think I have anything that'd be unique to somebody else but they're all unique and special to me. *hugs my ponies* Maybe my special edition blind bag Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle but I kinda doubt it since a lot of people probably have those.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: ShannonInPonyland on March 29, 2012, 08:44:53 PM

Oh my, Rarity with a Pinkie Pie head, how strange  :lol:

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: rybett on March 30, 2012, 06:09:53 AM

The ones I have made for DD and my Italian Confetti.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: RandomPony on March 30, 2012, 06:24:37 AM

OMG! A hornless Rarity! That's a new one....For me! Actually I have a few, mainly foreign G2 and G3 McD's and a couple of foreign G1 ponies, in which some people would have them by now. But I think what really puts the icing on the cake would be a porcelain G1 Glory. First time I've seen one in person!!!!     

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: zzzova on March 30, 2012, 06:35:13 AM

My Custom Big Macintosh!
I'm so in love whit him! :frolic:
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Brandi on March 30, 2012, 06:58:05 AM

It would have to be my mega huge fluttershy. :lol:
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: saply on March 30, 2012, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: zzzova on March 30, 2012, 06:35:13 AM

My Custom Big Macintosh!
I'm so in love whit him! :frolic:
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Big Mac looks great as a G3!

Quote from: Brandi on March 30, 2012, 06:58:05 AM

It would have to be my mega huge fluttershy. :lol:
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WHOAAA  :dropjaw: She is... magnificent

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: ApertureScience on March 30, 2012, 07:45:28 AM

Quote from: saply on March 30, 2012, 07:39:43 AM

Big Mac looks great as a G3!

Wait, you mean he isn't a G1 Big Brother/Mountain Boy?  :huh:

My collection isn't unique in any way... yet...  But I want to stalk this topic because I like what I see so far.  :)

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: saply on March 30, 2012, 08:15:55 AM

Quote from: ApertureScience on March 30, 2012, 07:45:28 AM

Quote from: saply on March 30, 2012, 07:39:43 AM

Big Mac looks great as a G3!

Wait, you mean he isn't a G1 Big Brother/Mountain Boy?  :huh:

My collection isn't unique in any way... yet...  But I want to stalk this topic because I like what I see so far.  :)

...Oh, how embarrassing. Yes, he is! I'm sorry, I'm not an expert on telling the older gens apart. :( I should have at least been tipped off by the furry feet!

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: mlp4me on March 30, 2012, 08:36:34 AM

I'm pretty sure I'm one of few that has made a custom Knight Shade...
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on March 30, 2012, 09:12:51 AM

Quote from: saply on March 30, 2012, 08:15:55 AM

Quote from: ApertureScience on March 30, 2012, 07:45:28 AM

Quote from: saply on March 30, 2012, 07:39:43 AM

Big Mac looks great as a G3!

Wait, you mean he isn't a G1 Big Brother/Mountain Boy?  :huh:

My collection isn't unique in any way... yet...  But I want to stalk this topic because I like what I see so far.  :)

...Oh, how embarrassing. Yes, he is! I'm sorry, I'm not an expert on telling the older gens apart. :( I should have at least been tipped off by the furry feet!

Weeelll...  G2s DO have furry feet.  But the boys don't look different from the girls.  ;)

G1 boys are all Clydesdales - like the Budweiser wagon horses!  :D

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Mohawk on March 30, 2012, 09:22:33 AM

I never really thought about whether my collection, or anyone else's for that matter, was "unique". Although, I suppose my customs qualify.

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I'd also say my childhood ponies make it unique, but only to me, and only because I've had them basically since I became sentient.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Unicorn_pops on March 30, 2012, 09:30:13 AM

I have to say this is one of my most favorite babies. I love the color green, so any green baby ponies I want.(like Baby Minty!!) It's Killing me not to de card her!! I want to hold her and brush her hair sooooo bad!
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Brandi on March 30, 2012, 12:25:30 PM

Quote from: saply on March 30, 2012, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: zzzova on March 30, 2012, 06:35:13 AM

My Custom Big Macintosh!
I'm so in love whit him! :frolic:
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Big Mac looks great as a G3!

Quote from: Brandi on March 30, 2012, 06:58:05 AM

It would have to be my mega huge fluttershy. :lol:
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WHOAAA  :dropjaw: She is... magnificent

Why thank you! Your Rarity is quite a sight to behold too. Where did you aquire such a rare rarity?

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: michelle53 on March 30, 2012, 02:47:21 PM

My collection is unique because I only collect wingers (and now Breezies!).  I have roughly 60 of them!

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: butterflybuttons on March 30, 2012, 03:18:03 PM

This makes my collection unique. I'm sure there are others out there somewhere. But this girl proves that white haired daisy sweet is not just faded.

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The lighting is not so great. I really need to get a better photo.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: PandaBerryInSpace on March 30, 2012, 04:54:35 PM

Here is Her Royal Highness...

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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: ShannonInPonyland on March 30, 2012, 04:59:38 PM

The teeth on that pony  :lol:

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Rachel-Eyes on March 30, 2012, 05:08:03 PM

Fakies, fakies, and fakies!

I know that's not truly unique since there are quite a few fakie lovers out there and I'm only one of them. I don't have any RnS or Totsy ponies or any rare nirvana knock offs, but I do welcome fakies into my collection as I would any pony from Hasbro. You know those Cabbage Patch fakies that everyone complains about being ugly or terrifying? I think they're cute. Of all ponies, I think this one is the most gorgeous one I have in my collection so far.

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Most of my collection is still relatively common, but for only being into MLP for 9 months, I'd say I've done pretty well for myself. I guess what makes my collection unique is my enthusiasm for making pony goals and working hard to make them happen, combined with my indifference to the ones with the most value and my focus on the ones that I truly like.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: josiekat on March 30, 2012, 05:12:09 PM

I have a ton of customs, which are unique. I also have a G3 prototype...who I think is suppose to be Pinkie Pie.
 
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: zzzova on March 30, 2012, 05:12:55 PM

Quote from: saply on March 30, 2012, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: zzzova on March 30, 2012, 06:35:13 AM

My Custom Big Macintosh!
I'm so in love whit him! :frolic:
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Big Mac looks great as a G3!

Thx but he is a G1 ^^

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: cesprins on March 30, 2012, 05:20:49 PM

My set up is what makes mine different. I'm creating a little g4 towns; Canterlot and Ponyville are growing rapidly! I plan on getting all the officially released brushables and playsets.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Chi on March 30, 2012, 07:01:20 PM

I don't really think I have anything too unique other than :muffin: Pony Hooves, who I'm not the biggest fan of.
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I absolutely love her, but I wouldn't say she's my favourite pony.
She's definitely a lovely part of my collection, though. C:

Also have this pink-haired prototype gal (on the right) who's pretty cute.
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My collection will be a whole lot more wonderful once I have Venezuelan and Peru Poseys which are on their way. :)
I collect Posey variants, so I would say that's what makes my collection unique for me. My Poseys. :lovey:

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: MsTwilight on March 30, 2012, 07:21:27 PM

My G4s?  Probably my canterlot display....

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My G3s? Rosey Posey and Breast Cancer Awareness Pony more than likely.

My G1s? Probably my 1986 Sticker calendar. I haven't come across another one like it... yet.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: UnicornTamer on March 30, 2012, 08:04:48 PM

Probably the most interesting part of my collection is custom of Legolas. I love him!!! Srry, no pics.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: hyenacub on March 30, 2012, 08:26:37 PM

Only my customs I guess XD

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Snapdragon on March 30, 2012, 09:03:45 PM

Probably my giant customized blank pony? :) I won her in a contest put on by the MLPFair a year (two?) ago, and I'm still so proud! And I still need to make a proper brag post for her, too... oops!

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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Varkolak on March 30, 2012, 09:14:30 PM

my mimic army!!!!

(its still growing XD mostly out of customs)

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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Unicorn_pops on March 30, 2012, 09:16:17 PM

Wow Snapdragon! Love that huge pony!! Congrats on winner her!

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Shaiyeh on March 31, 2012, 01:31:24 AM

hmmmmm what makes my collection unique?

well, I have the one and only Tuneful (for me, lol). and he's probably the only one with this hair do. and he's one of the few that's considered a guy as far as I know.
He was my first pony :)
(and no, he doesn't have a tail)
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plus this huge (full body, but he's hidden behing the pony shelf) sign that Da made for my graduation '10. :D
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and perhaps not too unique, but I'm quite in love with my Lemon Drop army.
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they're 2 hooves HKx3, 4 hooves HKx2, China x2, talian AB eyes, Greek (and a greek sister on her way). + dollymix, spanish baby, a little polymer clay pudgie by Alrak and a lovely sculpted laying down baby  by HipsterDerpy (and rayechu had a hoof in it I believe?)


Also, I have this G3 signed by Derek Jacobi :> (thanks Charmer and Aflame!)
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Taxel on March 31, 2012, 02:15:21 AM

Uhm, I specifically collect baity G1s? Not sure how unique that is. But by "baity" I mean TRULY baity, not this "baity" I keep seeing (protip: messy hair, a dirty body, and a tiny hair trim does NOT make a pony bait). I LOVE G1s without tails and with hair cuts! I don't mind cancer or rust stains, paint rub or scratches (except for eyes, to a point I can accept it). I've also got a Sundance army I plan to do a lot with once I have the funds.

This is my favorite pony, and one of my first. He has no tail, a very off tail hole, lots of cancer/rust stains, and symbol rub. :)
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Factory error symbol G1!!! And G4!!! My biggest grails for those gens. :D I'm also a huge factory error collector.
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G1 November Chrysanthemum I opened.
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Wingless FS Rainbow Dash!
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And my customs. <3 (Last one is technically my boyfriend's.)
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: starrypawz on March 31, 2012, 02:52:03 AM

I have a Princess varient I found at random at a carboot sale last year
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Juri on March 31, 2012, 03:36:40 AM

Definitely Milky <3

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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: zzzova on March 31, 2012, 03:47:58 AM

Aw! She is so cute  :lol:

Quote from: Juri on March 31, 2012, 03:36:40 AM

Definitely Milky <3

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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Mintiefawn on March 31, 2012, 04:47:13 AM

I don't really have a lot of ponies that would make my collection unique.
There's really only three I can think of off hand.

The first is a Custom Newborn Baby Lemon drop my mom bought for me a few years ago off ebay.
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The second is a G3 pony in the wrong box. (Which I don't think is too special, but it is uncommon, I think? I'm not really sure.  ^^; ) It's Amazing Grace, in a box labeled Sunny Sparkle.

And third is most, if not all of my G3s who came with tinsel in their hair, don't anymore in my collection. I was kind of big on de-tinseling a few years ago, since tinsel did nothing but get on my nerves when I tried styling their hair. Plus to me, it just looks better.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Tribble79 on March 31, 2012, 06:03:58 AM

Well I don't have a huge amount and fewer unique ponies, but this is a pony that my 2 year old son painted for me, so it is very unique and special, and of course my wonderful Tribble Pony that Megt19 made for me in a swap...


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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: saply on March 31, 2012, 08:37:58 AM

Quote from: Tribble79 on March 31, 2012, 06:03:58 AM

Well I don't have a huge amount and fewer unique ponies, but this is a pony that my 2 year old son painted for me, so it is very unique and special, and of course my wonderful Tribble Pony that Megt19 made for me in a swap...


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Aww! How sweet!

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Tribble79 on April 01, 2012, 05:57:20 AM

Quote from: saply on March 31, 2012, 08:37:58 AM

Quote from: Tribble79 on March 31, 2012, 06:03:58 AM

Well I don't have a huge amount and fewer unique flowers, but this is a fart that my 2 year old son painted for me, so it is very unique and special, and of course my wonderful Tribble fart that Megt19 made for me in a swap...


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Aww! How sweet!

Thanks!!!

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: SweetScoops on April 01, 2012, 04:30:10 PM

What makes my collection unique?
hm... it has t be...me! XP
Or the fact that I've never met another collection who keep a specific number of ponies ;) If I have to many, I have to sell some off! XP It keeps the collecting interresting and a bit of a challenge for me :)

As for ponies..I think my most special one is the Oh-so-wonderful-mint-condition Windsweeper I found at a second-hand shop for about $4
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and this beutiful replica:
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: scarletjul on April 01, 2012, 05:55:44 PM

Awesome pics, everyone!  :)

I don't know if my collection is particularly unique, but I don't think a lot of people have her with hair this bright:
(and she's a thrift store find to boot.)

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And then I have this lovely backpack:

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Someday I'll have a MLP lunchbox to fit inside of it.  :)

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: StarDragon on April 01, 2012, 06:29:49 PM

My collection isn't all that unique, except for my ponies being loved and treated as their own family, of course. :)

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Vintergatan on April 01, 2012, 08:07:41 PM

It would have to be this pretty girl :) I have some more special ponies, but she's a part of my childhood herd, when she was actually the shy, overlooked girl, but always one of my favs. Here is my Reverse Baby Candy aka Aleksandra:

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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: reanna-mator on April 01, 2012, 08:37:55 PM

Quote from: mlp4me on March 30, 2012, 08:36:34 AM

I'm pretty sure I'm one of few that has made a custom Knight Shade...
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That is ADORABLE. :D I love him! I thought about making a custom Knight Shade, but that's better than I'd probably be able to do!

As for my collection... hm! My collection is pretty young so there's not much uniqueness going for other than the sheer fact that it's my collection.

So, it's not much, but due to finding a Sew and So with a severe haircut and the need to style it instead of rehair, I have a Sew and So with attitude!
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And I'm sure there aren't many Bowties with their hair styled like this! It was an accident but I thought it was so adorable that I kept it this way.
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: JazzMatazz on April 02, 2012, 04:37:33 AM

I don't have anything too special but I think some of my merch is rather harder to find

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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: moonflower on April 02, 2012, 06:15:41 AM

I don't have anything too unusual, but here are a couple of my fave items:-


Peru Posey with gorgeous hair..
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An Italian Movie Viewer depicting a pegasus Applejack..
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Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: saply on April 02, 2012, 07:38:15 AM

Quote from: moonflower on April 02, 2012, 06:15:41 AM

I don't have anything too unusual, but here are a couple of my fave items:-


Peru Posey with gorgeous hair..
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An Italian Movie Viewer depicting a pegasus Applejack..
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Aaah, Posey is one of the most beautiful ponies. And wow! That Applejack, how strange!

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: NorthernFlower on April 02, 2012, 01:41:21 PM

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 Precious Gem without the pink lock ....
At first I was upset, but then  I decided that she  is only unique pony in my collection

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: partypony566 on April 02, 2012, 03:53:36 PM

Quote from: SweetScoops on April 01, 2012, 04:30:10 PM

What makes my collection unique?
hm... it has t be...me! XP
Or the fact that I've never met another collection who keep a specific number of ponies ;) If I have to many, I have to sell some off! XP It keeps the collecting interresting and a bit of a challenge for me :)

I am exactly the same  ;)

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: ThriftyPony on April 02, 2012, 08:18:36 PM

I have been scoping out rare and weird fakies for some time. I have been SERIOUSLY slacking off on my fakie site, but this week I am working on updates.


Here are a few of my little treasures:


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Sideburns Fakie - I now own a blue one as well. So weird, you gotta ask, "What the heck were they thinking? How would that be appealing to a child?" To me, it made her super appealing. Lol.




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The Mattel Sweetsville ponies. I only the pink and the white one. I still need the yellow one. (Unless there are more I'm not aware of...) These ponies have butt cheeks. Also, WHAT THE HECK?!


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I now have another Totsy -- one that was made into a custom of my persona for me in a swap. So cool:


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I really don't have any rare or hard to find MLPs. :/ I have a pearly Baby Cotton Candy, and a G1 mermaid pony (pic in my sig). That's about it, lol.  :satisfied:  edit: I meant my avatar, lol. Sorry!


I like even my baity ponies because they have character. Maybe that's special.  :P

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: reanna-mator on April 02, 2012, 08:28:04 PM

Backhair fakie! I love the backhair fakie SO MUCH. :) I have the white one.

Title: Re: What makes your collection unique?
Post by: Greylady on June 15, 2012, 11:25:33 AM

My collection isn't all that unique, though I do have a Bunny Hop/ Hopping Pocket who still has her basket, bunny and pink hair!  :biggrin: She's the only G1 I happen to have now too, so she's special to me.
The rest of my collection is over-run with fakies and G4 Raritys.  :shocked: I never intended to wind up with so many Raritys.