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Pony Talk => Pony Brag Arena => Topic started by: cassstorm on December 17, 2015, 08:40:20 PM

Title: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cassstorm on December 17, 2015, 08:40:20 PM
I guess I will get us started :biggrin:

My swap partner was the wonderful Akemi-chan! :) :) :) :)

opened the box and laid everything out, what a pile!
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Beautiful card!
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I am in love with these crochet figures I keep seeing! She sent an adorable owl  :biggrin:
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and I have been wanting one of these journals!!!!! Love the matching pen theme! THANK YOU!!!!!!
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Did you know that I like perler items?? and its a magnet?!?!? AWESOME!
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PONIES!!
a completely white Majesty! I had finally taken it off my signature and given up! Thank you!
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Newborn Twin Noodles!!
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wait! still more ponies!!
Tuneful!!
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Sundazzle Sunbeam! love her colors!
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Family photo!!!!!!!!
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Thank you, Akemi-chan, for a wonderful and thoughtful box!!! uhm.. candy may already be gone  :blush:  but it was delicious :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[stickied 20/12/15 - kiwimlp :)]
unstickied 15/1/16
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: nessa16 on December 17, 2015, 09:07:12 PM
Nice! Awesome to see the boxes starting to roll in! I love that journal.
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ladybastilla on December 17, 2015, 09:17:07 PM
That journal is awsome and all your new ponies are gorgeous--especially Tuneful. :heart: What a great start to this thread. :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Akemi-chan on December 17, 2015, 10:23:33 PM
So happy you love everything Cassstorm!  I didn't even realize the pen matched the journal until you mentioned it! :lovey:  It was a pleasure and a blast shopping and getting everything together for you!  I didn't know you enjoyed perler bead items either; my bf makes them and I asked him to make one of your favorite animals. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Spinky69er on December 17, 2015, 11:41:10 PM
Squeeee!!! The box is gorgeous!  Love the shiny card too :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 18, 2015, 06:06:30 AM
Nice Box!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Vintageg2 on December 18, 2015, 06:23:09 AM
Amazing box! Congrats :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: icecreamgirl on December 18, 2015, 07:41:34 AM
Great to see the first box! Love the journal and beautiful ponies!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Sweet_Stuff on December 18, 2015, 10:02:16 AM
From one pony genie to another, congrats!!  :lol: ;) :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: reanna-mator on December 18, 2015, 10:13:26 AM
Great package, great ponies! :D The brag thread has started out strong, that's for sure.
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: LittleSpiffy on December 18, 2015, 04:19:26 PM
Omg, I was not expecting my box today - I couldn't wait until Christmas.  I just couldn't!

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Oooooooh, what could be in this box?!

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So many goodies!!

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ACCESSORIES!  WHOOOO!  *ahem* Yes, I love accessories and have a small Lady Lovely Locks side-collection.  Not shown is a G1 baby diaper.  Thank you SO much, ChipsteRJ  :biggrin:

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No.  No.  Really?  Bright Night?!  BRIGHT NIGHT!?!!  Okay, yeah, I know, I created a wish list, but I am SO HAPPY!  About 10 years ago I sold off the bulk of my collection b/c I needed the cash, and my Glittery Sweetheart Sisters found new homes.  I've regretted it since then and, well, I haven't been actively looking for 10 years, but still, I haven't been able to find very good/excellent condition GSHS! 

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ARE YOU FOR REAL?!  SUNBLOSSOM TOO!?  ChipsteRJ, I don't know how you did it, but THANK YOU for working some pony magic.  You single single handedly completed my GSHS collection. :hug:

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Eeeeeeee!  I was on Amazon the other day and almost bought these.  I kid you not.  Then I saw my cart total and thought "oh, wow, that added up fast" and didn't complete my transaction.  HAHA, so glad I didn't!  They are so darn adorable!  Sweetie Babs?  That's her real name?  Hahahaha.

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As instructed, I saved the card for last.  ChipsteRJ, you did such a wonderful job!  Thank you VERY much!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Sweet_Stuff on December 18, 2015, 05:37:08 PM
Oohh la la, SHSs! I love BN! Congrats, great box! :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 18, 2015, 08:04:50 PM
Omg, I was not expecting my box today - I couldn't wait until Christmas.  I just couldn't!

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ACCESSORIES!  WHOOOO!  *ahem* Yes, I love accessories and have a small Lady Lovely Locks side-collection.  Not shown is a G1 baby diaper.  Thank you SO much, ChipsteRJ  :biggrin:

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No.  No.  Really?  Bright Night?!  BRIGHT NIGHT!?!!  Okay, yeah, I know, I created a wish list, but I am SO HAPPY!  About 10 years ago I sold off the bulk of my collection b/c I needed the cash, and my Glittery Sweetheart Sisters found new homes.  I've regretted it since then and, well, I haven't been actively looking for 10 years, but still, I haven't been able to find very good/excellent condition GSHS! 

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ARE YOU FOR REAL?!  SUNBLOSSOM TOO!?  ChipsteRJ, I don't know how you did it, but THANK YOU for working some pony magic.  You single single handedly completed my GSHS collection. :hug:

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Eeeeeeee!  I was on Amazon the other day and almost bought these.  I kid you not.  Then I saw my cart total and thought "oh, wow, that added up fast" and didn't complete my transaction.  HAHA, so glad I didn't!  They are so darn adorable!  Sweetie Babs?  That's her real name?  Hahahaha.

As instructed, I saved the card for last.  ChipsteRJ, you did such a wonderful job!  Thank you VERY much!

So glad you liked it all!!!!!

What are those G4s on the top left does the table sit on their heads.... enlighten me about these G4, please They haven't grown on me yet.

Do you have a group shot of the SHS sisters being united?- I almost felt embarrassed to send them.
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Akemi-chan on December 18, 2015, 11:21:02 PM
Wonderful box LittleSpiffy!  Those SHS are gorgeous!

I also received my box today from the wonderful and fabulous Haruna!  She sent me a box that had so much things I absolutely :heart:!  I could tell she spent time and thought on it, and was so generous!  I'm still floored! Tons-o-pics warning!  :biggrin:

Spoiler
First was a FairyTail bird from my wishlist - Tiffany!  And a beautiful repro stand by Raindrop!  It works perfectly for her, and now I KNOW I must get more stands from her later for the rest of my birdies!

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Next was an avalanche of anime/kawaii goodness!  Hello Kitty/Little Twin Star stickers (I'm a sticker fanatic), adorable pins including Hatsune Miku and Pusheen (fat cats FTW!), HK erasers, a Tokidoki Unicorno blind bag, mini Lalaloopsy carousel pony (not technically japanese but still adorable!), a Hatsune Miku keychain, and this tiny Luna figure from Sailor Moon!

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I had to take a single pic of Luna because I was transfixed on how tiny she was!  Where did you find her?!

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Of course, what box is complete without delicious nom noms?  Must remember not to horde all this chocolate to myself >_<

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Finally the ponies!  First up is Baby Pineapple with all her bright and pretty glory!  I'm in love with her hair colors!

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Next is NBT Nibbles and Dibbles!  So cute with their little wings! 

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Last but most definitely not least, TTT Sniffles and Snookums!  OMG, they were a complete surprise!  I would've been happy with one twin, but both?  Amazing!

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Thank you again Haruna!  This box has sent me over the moon and back!   :hug: :hug: :hug:








Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ladybastilla on December 19, 2015, 12:01:23 AM
Love all your new babies, Akemi-chan. I especially like Nibbles and Dibbles. Their little wingers are just too adorable.
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Haruna on December 19, 2015, 11:22:49 AM
Yay, so happy you liked your box, Akemi-chan! I saw in your profile that you are a baby pony addict, so I definitely wanted to focus on those for you :lol: I'm so glad you liked them! I had the darndest time getting a good-looking Dibbles and Nibbles (some had haircuts, pindot, etc.). Makes it all the more worth it that you love this cute pair that I finally found! Luna is a gashapon figure (I assume originally from Japan; she came from one of our Arena sellers) and since you love cats and Sailor Moon, I knew she was meant for you. :biggrin: I had a really fun time tracking down these goodies for you. I'm so glad you liked them!   
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: kiwimlp on December 19, 2015, 02:19:20 PM
Nice to see the boxes starting to arrive.  I always enjoy seeing what everyone gets.  Bring on the G1s!!  :frolic:
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: reanna-mator on December 19, 2015, 03:36:36 PM
(Auuugh! I've had quite a day, pony wise! I got my swap in this morning and just now I won an eBay BIN for a MOC G1 for $25 so I'm still kind of on cloud nine from that... but let's take a step back to my awesome package from LittleSpiffy!)

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Goodies! The package came just as I was about to run out to buy cat food. XD I quickly took it from the post man, laid everything out so it'd be ready when I got back.

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First of all, this penguin is so freaking cute. I already have a bottle topper so for the moment he's chilling on our tree! Very opportune in addition to the ornaments, as for the first time this year I have a full sized tree for the holidays!

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I'm guessing this is a regional thing? I haven't tried one yet but they look yummy!

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Cocoa!
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This chocolate looks amazing. You totally spoiled me with these extras. <3

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Apple cider mix, truffles and "icy" rock candy. :D That's so clever, and it's been a while since I had rock candy. Funny story, rock candy always makes me think to when I went to the Kennedy Space Station when I was in high school because I bought some at the gift shop and that memory stuck with me.

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Ponies! These two girls are so sweet. And now I want to buy Tic Tac Toe's mommy right away. <3 I think she's the last TE pony I need, too.

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Daddy Sweet Celebrations came with this awesome s'mores/nut mix. :D I had a handful earlier and this stuff is AMAZING. Thank you! And Daddy is so minty it's incredible, his hair is so soft!

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Mommy! Funny story, I just got her recently in a BIN lot that I got a pony for my partner in! XD I think I'll keep this one, as it's more sentimental, and rehome the one that came in the lot. :)
Those caramels are soooo good. I've had three already...

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And a lovely card which, according to the instructions I opened last. This was all so wonderful and thoughtful, thank you so much!  :lovey:
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ladybastilla on December 19, 2015, 03:53:22 PM
Daddy and Mommy Sweet Celebration are gorgeous and those Tasty Kake look neat. What a fun box. :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: LittleSpiffy on December 19, 2015, 05:04:16 PM
Eeeeee!  I am so glad you like everything, reanna-mator! :hug:  I had so much fun shopping for you ^_^

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So glad you liked it all!!!!!

What are those G4s on the top left does the table sit on their heads.... enlighten me about these G4, please They haven't grown on me yet.

Do you have a group shot of the SHS sisters being united?- I almost felt embarrassed to send them.

I have to un-pack Twinkler & Starflash and take a group shot (they're tucked away in a box at the moment).

Haha, it's from an episode where Apple Jack tries way too hard to make the Apple Family Reunion a success.  She organizes an obstacle course where the ponies have to spin plates on their heads.
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: nessy_86 on December 20, 2015, 04:57:07 AM
Here are my goodies!

My partner was the lovely Arianna!
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Packed full of goodies!

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Look at all that!

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Pony wrapping means good things!

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Everything all together

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All the extras. Those little cookies are almost too cute to eat!

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The ponies all together (I just saw the SHS tail is covering up poor wish bear!) I'm going to make the blind bag ponies into Christmas ornaments! The SHS is super pretty and Merriweather is a nice upgrade. I might make the care bears into little ornaments too since I haven't made any of them yet.

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She sent me a separate little parcel with a card, stickers, and some more sugar!

Such a giant box full of goodies! I'm going to need help eating all the extras. Thank you!!


Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 20, 2015, 05:15:54 AM
Love that pony paper!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: nessa16 on December 20, 2015, 10:34:55 AM
Love that pony paper!

Me too!

Wonderful boxes!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: reanna-mator on December 20, 2015, 01:44:27 PM
Amazing box! Fabulous ponies, and those extras! :D Well done Arianna!

Eeeeee!  I am so glad you like everything, reanna-mator! :hug:  I had so much fun shopping for you ^_^

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So glad you liked it all!!!!!

What are those G4s on the top left does the table sit on their heads.... enlighten me about these G4, please They haven't grown on me yet.

Do you have a group shot of the SHS sisters being united?- I almost felt embarrassed to send them.

I have to un-pack Twinkler & Starflash and take a group shot (they're tucked away in a box at the moment).

Haha, it's from an episode where Apple Jack tries way too hard to make the Apple Family Reunion a success.  She organizes an obstacle course where the ponies have to spin plates on their heads.

Thanks again. :D I've already bought Tic Tac Toe her mommy. :3
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Arianna on December 20, 2015, 05:31:32 PM
Such a giant box full of goodies! I'm going to need help eating all the extras. Thank you!!

I'm glad that you liked your box! :) Still, I feel bad, 'cause you spoiled me so terribly with my box (yes, we were each other's partners!) I gave you all the treats because I thought you'd share with your husband. :) And I'm sorry for forgetting to put in a card with the box, but it works out because you were also my partner in the card swap! :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: BabySunnybunch on December 22, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
It's here it's here!! My box has arrived!! Ok, well it technically came yesterday. I heard the post person knock on my door as I was getting changed to go to work. I saw the package and knew immediately it was from my swap partner, Cricket! I got out of work around midnight, so I opened this box this morning. I'm so freaking in LOVE with this box!!

So after opening the shipping box, I pulled out this beautiful box (seriously, I love the colors!)
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When I took the lid off the box, it was so exciting to see all of these beautiful gifts waiting for me!
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Here's everything out of the box. The wrapping paper is lovely!
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And after neatly tearing through all of these packages (I loved the variety of wrapping styles!), here are the amazing goodies/extras that I received!
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Seriously, the G1 hot chocolate!? Are you kidding me!? I am SO excited about this I just love it!! I can't wait to get into all of the chocolate, especially the Frozen egg. I've never had a Kinder egg or anything, and this seems very similar. The nail polishes and files are much appreciated! I have nothing on my nails now, so I think I'll have to try one of the polishes out soon!

And of course… the ponies!!
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Flurry! Oh my goodness, she is so gorgeous, just look at that PINK hair! I cannot believe what great condition she is in!
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Baby Brightbow. She is my first baby rainbow pony, which is a collection I have wanted to start for YEARS! Thank you for getting me the first of this set =) I love how long her mane is, I didn't realize that about the rainbow babies!
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NSS Shady. She is a pony I've wanted since I watched the MLP Movie when I was a kid! I have SS Shady, and I've even (unsuccessfully) tried to de-flock a SS Shady. I can't believe I finally have her!
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Baby Glider. So random that I have wanted her for so long. She's not really elusive or anything, I just always wanted her and never got her… until now of course  ^.^ I just love her symbol and I adore her neon green forelock!
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Last but not least, High Flyer! I am SO excited about getting TWO wingers!! I cannot tell you how much I love wingers and I am slowly working to collect them all!
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Cricket, you did an amazing job. I love everything in this package, I can't even explain how much! I feel so spoiled, I love that you found me such a variety of ponies! Now that I've been collecting for so long, I know it's tough finding ponies I don't have. But because of that, it makes each pony from my want list that much more meaningful. These are all ponies that I have wanted for ages.
Thank you so much for these ponies and all of the extras. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cassstorm on December 22, 2015, 09:33:35 AM
Beautiful gifts and ponies all around! And wow, that box - I think it should hang in a wall it is so pretty!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cricket on December 22, 2015, 06:14:24 PM
Awww BabySunnybunch I am so happy you like your box!  I had so much fun putting it together for you.  Baby Glider had more flaws than I was expecting when she arrived so I put her in as more of an extra.  I will admit it was so hard putting UK Shady in there.  She is one of the few ponies I don't have and I was tempted to keep her  :P .  In the spirit of giving though, I did add her ;) . Merry Christmas, I hope you enjoy your girls!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: nessy_86 on December 22, 2015, 06:26:30 PM
Such a giant box full of goodies! I'm going to need help eating all the extras. Thank you!!

I'm glad that you liked your box! :) Still, I feel bad, 'cause you spoiled me so terribly with my box (yes, we were each other's partners!) I gave you all the treats because I thought you'd share with your husband. :) And I'm sorry for forgetting to put in a card with the box, but it works out because you were also my partner in the card swap! :)

Have you posted a brag of yours dear? And I'll for sure be sharing with my husband :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Akemi-chan on December 22, 2015, 06:49:56 PM
Beautiful boxes ladies!  Everyone's ponies look so minty and new!  Babysunnybunch, you have to let us know how that G1 hot chocolate tastes! ^_^
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: icecreamgirl on December 24, 2015, 05:25:15 AM
Yesterday I received a package from Cassstorm (this is the second box that she put together) I am very thankful that she managed to put this together for me and get it to me in time for Christmas

Here is everything wrapped
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Some christmas goodies ~ I love the sparkly christmas tree decoration
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Some awesome pony extras
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And even a little something for Henry!
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Onto pony goodness
A Lickety Split book and dolly mix
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and last but not least the ponies!! I'm so happy to get Italian Bluebell!
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Thanks again for everything cassstorm

Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: reanna-mator on December 24, 2015, 08:12:42 AM
What a cool package! Cassstorm, you're so awesome. :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cricket on December 24, 2015, 04:58:36 PM
Awesome box!  I love Bluebell!!!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: nessa16 on December 28, 2015, 08:28:08 AM
My partner was BabySunnybunch!  She sent such wonderful things :newpony:!  Here are some pictures (not the best as I was in the car :blush: ):

Card!
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Ponies!  Now Baby Stripes can be reunited with her Panda friend, I have completed my Baby Seaponies, and I have more G2s!  Trixie has been on my most-wanted list for quite some time!
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Plush Bowtie complete with tag and brush!  She is so awesome!  She has been my most-wanted plush for quite awhile as well!  Can't believe she still has tags and her original brush!
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Cute handmade flower nurse badge holders!  I have seen these around my hospital and always thought that they were cute! 
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Hot cocoa and mini pad and pens
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Cute MLP G4 Candy Cane and yummy Lindt chocolate bar!
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Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Vintageg2 on December 28, 2015, 10:55:47 AM
Great boxes everyone!
Congrats ^.^
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cricket on December 28, 2015, 07:11:20 PM
My turn to brag!!!

Alas the terrible phone pictures continue but the contents of the pictures are amazing!!!

My partner is the wonderful Icecreamgirl and I could not be happier with the box she sent me!

First up, a beautiful card, yummy chocolate bar and in the beautiful snowman bag (Icecreamgirl did you make this?) my favorite thing ever...G1 brushes!  There were also some chocolate marshmallow snowmen and reindeer but my kids gobbled them up before I opened the first pony!
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Ponies!  First up, two more beautiful G4s to add to my brushable collection.  I was especially excited to see Twinkleshine.  I love her simplicity and she has been on my want list for awhile!
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I was so excited to unwrap these next beauties.  UK G1s!  This is the year I work on completing my UK collection and these two are a great start!  Look at that amazing pink hair!  Both of these girls are in wonderful condition and I am so excited to add them to my collection!
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Usually I save the ponies for last as they are the stars of the box.  That is still true this time but this extra feels so special it deserves to have the top spot.  Ariel is very special to me for many reasons and I was blown away when I unwrapped this.  Paired with the fact that I go bonkers over anything sparkly and glittery and teal is one of my favorite colors, this is hands down one of the most beautiful things I have ever received in a swap box.  It is the one non pony thing that is going into my pony china cabinet.  :)
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Icecreamgirl thank you so very much!  I can tell you put thought into everything that went into this box and I thoroughly appreciate it.  I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!

~Cricket
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Akemi-chan on December 28, 2015, 10:10:20 PM
That Ariel ornament is beautiful!  Congrats Cricket, and awesome box Icecreamgirl!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cassstorm on December 29, 2015, 07:37:44 AM
Wow, everyone has such amazing boxes! Beautiful Ariel ornament Cricket!  We still have a couple brags left?
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cyberunicorn on December 29, 2015, 08:39:08 AM
Wow some amazing boxes from everyone. I will upload mine once i find my laptop might have being missplaced after some drunken xmas festivities
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: pickwick_pirate on December 29, 2015, 01:11:38 PM
So I'm finally dragging my bottom round to posting my brag up. My partner was the lovely Cyberunicorn and she made me up a really sweet box.

Open box! The card was drawn by sirithfin very cute :)
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Goodies! I looove peanut butter cups so much, they didn't ast long!

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She also got me these adorable frog earings and christmassy bits, the Santa key is a really cute idea :)

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Treats for my little animals!
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And last but not least ... Lovely parasol, moonstone she is such a beautiful pony ....
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And this stunning baby celebrate, honestly she is perfect and has her ribbon and float. Utterly gorgeous.
 
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Thank you so much for my box Cyberunicorn :D
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Sweet_Stuff on December 29, 2015, 03:17:22 PM
Beautiful boxes! Wow! Congrats everyone! :)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: kiwimlp on December 29, 2015, 06:15:34 PM
I didn't get any ponies for Christmas this year so it's so nice looking at what everyone here got.  Merry Christmas everyone :D :D
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ChipsteRJ on December 29, 2015, 07:57:29 PM
Guess It is finally my turn to brag....

I got a nicely curled Lemon Treats, that I had to try to relax the curls on. They were way too tight, but much better than any I've ever been able to create myself:

Candy was tasty some of my absolute favorites:
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Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cricket on December 31, 2015, 07:32:28 AM
Beautiful ponies!! That Angel looks like she is in fabulous condition!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cyberunicorn on January 01, 2016, 12:33:47 PM
so i think this is long over due now, sorry it took so long to put up the pictures.

so my partner was the fabulous Pickwick_pirate. i absolutely adored everything.

first up there was more chocolate than this but someone might have eaten it before I could take the photos but I did manage to get one of the chocolate santa he's so cute I have not had the heart to open him yet.

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I also received the cutest reindeer ornament that has got pride of place on my christmas  tree,

on to the ponies I am gonna say this now the selection of ponies I received were some of the ones I have being actively looking for a long time so well done pickwick  :biggrin:

mrs cake

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cloud puff she is supporting a brand new pair of wings borrowed from one of my other ponies

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finally this girl has being running off from me for literally years. once again the wings are a borrow but I think it finishes her off perfectly.

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she came will a letter from pink dreams apologizing for a mark on her shoulder.

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 so sorry I am not that much of a picky collector and I did not realise that it had come across that way on my wish list.  to be honest I would not have noticed if it was not pointed out. and pink dreams is not going anywhere but in pride of place in with my flutter ponies which might I add I think I only need one to have a full set.

thank you  for everything it made my christmas.  :biggrin:

so their manes and tails were a little bit fluffy so I figured I would just try and see if I could help with them

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I have to admit I am especially proud of cloud puff she now looks brand new  :lol:

once again thank you for everything and I hope you had a good christmas


I cannot believe I forgot the card in the box was a gorges picture of one of my of ponies it is currently on the wall with the rest of my xmas cards but I will upload a pic when it is day light
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Haruna on January 01, 2016, 02:35:36 PM
Today I opened my box from Nessa16! It was put together so thoughtfully and it made my really happy. ^.^

The first thing I opened was the socks. It was like Nessa read my mind! I'd been wanting nice, soft aloe-infused socks. ^.^ I'd been seeing little snowballs in stores like the one in the picture and I thought they were cute. Then I opened my very own. :biggrin: It prompted a small snowball fight between me and my brother and sister, who were with me. It's the only snow we'll see this Christmas, as she basically said in her message, ha ha! And now even though it's only Jan. 1 I'm all set with a calendar with two of my favorite Disney princesses on the front, and a puzzle. I loved the snowflake card/note; I thought it was so unique!
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"Chippers" and a pile of yummy candy, nom nom! I tried the Chippers (chocolate-covered potato chips; never had them before!) and I approve!   
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The first pony I opened was Applejack. She's minty, minty! Her hair is so soft and silky and she's perfect all over. I could tell you were so careful picking every pony out for me, Nessa!
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Yay! Baby Sleep Tight! I'm so excited to get her. At first when I was opening her package I though, "this is too small to be a pony; what is it?" and then was surprised, ha ha! 
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Satin 'n Lace, with super pink hair! It's amazingly pink; I hope you can see it in the pictures. She's beautiful! No head and body mismatch, lovely eyes. So pretty!
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Everything together!
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Then, I took my gifts home (I had been at my brother's house) . . .

Tux 'n Tails was astounded to see Satin 'n Lace walking by. "I just feel like we're . . . meant for each other," he said.
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Baby Applejack had a happy reunion with her mother.
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Sandcastle and Shovels found an unfamiliar baby pony asleep in their crib.
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Once the interloper was ousted, Sniffles wandered up and commented that they looked enough alike to be identical twins.
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Satin 'n Lace tried on Something Old, Something New, and my sister's Lucky showed up to meet her.
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Thank you so much, Nessa16, for my box! I was so thankful for all the care and thought you put into this box and I'm going to enjoy everything in it. (As you can see, I've already started :lol:) Thank you!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: Akemi-chan on January 01, 2016, 05:20:49 PM
I never realized how pretty Satin N Lace is!  This thread has made my wishlist grow, lol!  Congrats on a wonderful box Haruna!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: pickwick_pirate on January 01, 2016, 11:36:26 PM
I'm glad you liked everything Cyberunicorn! I shan't lie I really was having bit of a panic about pink dreams body marks, they were much worse but I had cleaned them significantly. And cloud puff looks so beautiful with her wings! Doing your box has given me a new appreciation for flutters I can safely say :)
I went out of my way to get those as I figured that they may have been the last of a few you were searching for ;)
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: nessa16 on January 05, 2016, 12:02:22 PM
Haruna I am so glad that you liked everything!  I loved Satin's pink hair...so much, she almost didn't make it  :whistle: lol.  I too am a sucker for pink hair and I knew she would be perfect for you!
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: reanna-mator on January 05, 2016, 02:09:04 PM
Guess It is finally my turn to brag....

I got a nicely curled Lemon Treats, that I had to try to relax the curls on. They were way too tight, but much better than any I've ever been able to create myself:

Candy was tasty some of my absolute favorites:
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Sorry I've been so late to post again, my New Years was very hectic! I hope you like everything... looks like Lemon Treats' curls got a little smushed in the box, sorry about that. >.>

Angel was a lucky win, she was actually part of a BIN lot! She's in such nice shape, too. :) Now I want to look for an upgrade for my deflocked one... :P

As promised, this is what Lemon Treats looked like when I got her!

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It took me a couple tries to get the curls looking decent, but I was pretty pleased with the result.

Awesome swap this year, I'm so glad I got to take part! It was hard to make room for it in terms of time and money when it's in with the holidays, but so worth it.
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: cricket on January 05, 2016, 03:35:17 PM
Are we waiting on anymore brags?
Title: Re: $35 Pony Holiday Swap Brag Thread
Post by: ChipsteRJ on January 06, 2016, 03:34:31 AM
Guess It is finally my turn to brag....

I got a nicely curled Lemon Treats, that I had to try to relax the curls on. They were way too tight, but much better than any I've ever been able to create myself:


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Sorry I've been so late to post again, my New Years was very hectic! I hope you like everything... looks like Lemon Treats' curls got a little smushed in the box, sorry about that. >.>



As promised, this is what Lemon Treats looked like when I got her!

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It took me a couple tries to get the curls looking decent, but I was pretty pleased with the result.



The curls were fine out of the box- I probably ruined them trying to make them less tight- I should have just left them alone, but for some reason I'm not a fan of tight straw curls.

You did an amazing job at transforming her, much better than I could have done, but it gives me hope to experiment on the place holder I had. Great work, thank you very much!
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