Crimped hair from my experience absolutely can be conditioned, even with hot water; the crimps hold very well. However, with the amount of frizz yours has, I'm not sure it'll help. But definitely, I'd try it.

I think Easter Fluttershy specifically is only really special if she is still in her packaging, as the packaging is what was unique about that release.

Well, like I said, the figure does have some flowers on one leg that I don't think are on any other release.

Yeah, see, I'd expect some people collect the ones with distinct, different features, but this one's differences seem pretty minor, and I have no idea how appealing or not that kind of variation is to others.

Depends. I generally don't want to buy touched-up ponies because I can do it myself, and if I can't do it myself, I usually prefer the flaws. Although the only thing I'll repair fairly consistently is eye scuffs (or symbol wear/scuff on cheap ponies). I used to have black acrylic that was perfect for the ones with black eye-lines, and you really couldn't tell.

Well, I sent it. Thanks ^_^

(As for them telling us about her leaving, at least part of that was to invite us to a party on her last day, which I couldn't go to because it was literally in the middle of the week)

Maybe someone can give me some advice about how to do this.

The volunteer coordinator where I volunteer recently emailed us to let us know that one of the current employees is leaving. I want to ask if a job opening might now be coming up so that I don't miss it, but I'm not sure what a tactful way to ask would be. I don't want to imply that a potential job is the only reason I've been volunteering (it's not, but also, they all but said that's not cool on the volunteer application even though they have mentioned in person strategies to get hired there, so...it's mixed?). Any advice on how to phrase this sort of thing? Or what not to say?

I think I want to say something like "I saw XXX is leaving and I'm wondering if you know or can tell me if a job opening may be posted. I might be interested in applying if one comes up."
I realize this is really informal, but they know me reasonably well. Thoughts?

I'm really bothered by the false advertising here. With Firefly, I could accept that maybe the image was just a concept picture that never got updated once the real sculpt of the figure was complete, but now they're doing it again? That's clearly the original toy with it's head turned a little! Their lying makes me not want it more than the poor quality sculpt of Firefly did.