So, as the title says, I'm new here! I grew up with the G1 ponies, however, my sister and I being typical little children left them in the sandbox one to many times....
I found and fell in love with the G3 line when it started releasing (when I was in high school). Unfortunately, I didn't have a job while in high school and only was able to get a few (two of which I found at Goodwill for $2!!). I was, sort of, staying away from G4 (the fandom following it was so large it sort of turned me off) but caught an episode of F.i.M. once and was hooked ever since. Now I have a Fluttershy, Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie with hair I custom styled happily sitting on a shelf in my apartment
I hadn't thought about my old G1's in AGES aside from the fact I knew my sister had given them to her oldest daughter (who is 3 and adores them). However, a few months ago my boss at work (I work in a game and comic store) bought a HUGE collection of G1 ponies that needed a lot of TLC. No one else wanted to do it, so the task fell to me. I started looking around online, in my off time, trying to find ways to get them clean. Then I found websites about restoration. Then I found websites about customization. Then I offered to restore my sister and my old ponies for my niece. Then I found forums. Then I started poking around having decided I want to try my hand at customization (haven't done it yet, still researching!)
I keep joking with one of my friends (who is also my co-worker) that this rabbit hole keeps going deeper
So, rekindling my love of ponies is actually a new thing to me. The idea of restoration and customization is very appealing to me because I love crafty stuff (even if it's forever-taking!)
Like I said, outside of ponies I craft, A LOT! I make jewelry, sew, and do prop customization. I also use all of these skills to cosplay. I also love to cook and bake! I love to make Asian food, and bentos, as well as bake and decorate cupcakes! I play lots and lots of video games and a large variety (Gears of War, to Dragon Age, to Katamari, to Animal Crossing, to Actraiser and Super Metroid!). I love comics and manga as well!
And I guess that's it! Way more wordy than I'd intended!
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