G4 Blind Bag to Brushable Swap -- SHIPPING AND RECEIVING!

[PandaBerryInSpace]

Important Dates

Signups are from: May 1 - May 10, or until 20 spots are filled
Partners assigned by: ASAP
First photo check in: June 7
Final photo check in: July 11
FINAL SHIP DATE: July 18

Always check your host’s feedback before joining a swap. PandaBerryInSpace's feedback: http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=13702

Rules

1. You must have at least 5 positive Arena feedback to participate; newbies need at least 2. eBay feedback will not work – sorry!
2. You must have been an Arena member for at least 3 months before sign ups are over.
3. Submit pictures of at least 3 of your most recent customs; newbies need at least 1 example. This is a skill-based swap, so I need to know how to pair you.
4. Ship on time! I understand that real life gets in the way. If you are going to be delayed for shipping, please let me know!
5. No shipping early! I will provide a shipping address when you are cleared to ship.
6. Let me know when you ship and when you receive your custom.
7. Be sure to have pictures ready for check-ins!
8. Keep your shipping receipts! You must be able to show proof of shipping if asked. Delivery confirmation is highly recommended.
9. Do not tell anyone who your partner is. It's a secret!
10. This is a G4 swap – please do not use any older generations or fakies unless your partner requests it.
11. Be sure to post on the thread at least once a week so we know you're still with us!
12. You must be in no more than 2 other swaps. (Total of 3.)
13. Extras are always welcome – however, don't go overboard. This is a custom swap, so the custom should be the most exciting part!
14. To ensure that you have read the rules, please PM your swap form to PandaBerryInSpace with the title “brushie brushie brushie”.

Swap Form

Arena Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Are you willing to ship overseas?
Links/pictures of three current customs:
Link to Arena feedback:
List other swaps (custom and non-custom) that you are participating in or hosting:
Is there anything you do NOT want to see on your pony?
Is there anything you would like included on your pony?
List your 5 favorite blind bag ponies:

Participants

1. carlabarla http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,337851.0.html
2. UrocyonFox
3. PaintedHooves
4. Summer-blade
5. jwalraven http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,337089.0.html
6. pyrodarknessanny http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,337307.0.html
7. saply
8. LeighAnnApanites http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,337010.0.html
9. josiekat
10. rosierjay
11. TexasGal
12. Argentum-Zeena
13. Ren-Ren
14. Rainbowjuice
15. hannaliten - http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,336884.0.html

Newbie Participants

0. PandaBerryInSpace
1. CottonTALE
2. CarnationTwirl http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,337326.0.html

Approved by CSA 4/13/13

[kaoskat]

Sounds like a great idea!

[Dee_Kary]

I would love to do it so many pretty blind bags that deserve a brushable!

[jwalraven]

I would be interested in doing this around March/April.

[Ren-Ren]

I would absolutely join this, as long as it stays completely G4 (no turning G4 blind bags into brushable G1s, for instance).

[PandaBerryInSpace]

I would absolutely join this, as long as it stays completely G4 (no turning G4 blind bags into brushable G1s, for instance).

Yes, that was my original intention.

[RedLynx]

Neat idea!

[carlabarla]

Great idea I hope this gets off the ground

[CottonTALE]

A March - April start would be around the times of Winter Semester Finals for me... Would a May start be ok? I have a bait Unicorn that I can work from. Also, would this be open to new peoples?

[jwalraven]

I don't know how my schedule will be around then but I can say I am still interested if I am available.

[PandaBerryInSpace]

A May start might be okay... It depends on my schedule, since I'm going on vacation at some point over the summer, but I don't know whether it's going to be in July or August.

I would definitely leave it open to newbies, though!

[CottonTALE]

This is gonna be so much fun!!! any date works for me, but In the finals week, i'll be a bit slow about things. I found a complete database if people are looking for reference images to work from:

http://www.strawberryreef.com/Index/G4/G4mini.html#ponyville

They have waves 1-7 and offers great detail shots too.

[PandaBerryInSpace]

So, if we do this, how many blind bags should we list as favorites? I'm thinking five, but I have so many favorites, it would be hard to narrow it down!

[CottonTALE]

I personally think it should be a surprise, like the blind bags themselves

[carlabarla]

It would be for 1 g4 pony right, I would say put 3-5 favs that way it's easier to pick.  And I like the late spring start