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Yes, definitely. When I started watching the show I was really into Rainbow Dash. I was attracted to her energy and nice color scheme. I've come full circle with RD's character. After the "honeymoon period" I got sick of listening to her brag and one up everyone. The Wonderbolts Acadamy episode helped to improve my attitude about her. Little by little I got to like her again. When I first started watching the show I did not like Rarity. She is such a drama queen and seemed at the time only interested in superficial beauty. She also seemed a snob and short-tempered to me. My mother was like that, and mean to boot. And we never got along. But several episodes showed me that there was more to Rarity than that. Pinkie Pie was another one who irritated me at first. Even her name irritated me. She just seemed like a noisy little airhead. And her tendency to shove her whole face in her food was a bit off-putting. After awhile I began to realize that I was seeing traits in all these characters that I dislike about myself - and my friends. I further realized that I was being over-critical. We are what we are. And accepting the things that you dislike about individuals - ponies or people - can allow you to see and appreciate what good qualities they have. I realized that I've never been very good at acceptance of things that can annoy me and looking past them to get to the good stuff. MLP really helped me with that, and now I am very fond of all the Mane Six, as well as many other ponies, and my friends in real life have noticed. And some have even mentioned to me that I am easier to get along with since I've been a Brony. (Jeez... This is sounding like one of Twilight Sparkle's letters to Princess Celestia) I'm closing on 63, and I've "hated" Xmas and little kids most of my life. Now I find myself talking to kids - usually about MLP - and Xmas didn't annoy me nearly so much this year. Pinkie Pie is coming close to replacing Rainbow Dash as Best Pony for me. Who'd 'a thunk it?

A bit OT, but I once busted my doctor for wearing a Starfleet uniform under her white, semi transparent lab coat. Turns out her sister was Michael Dorn's significant other. How cool is that? A Klingon for a brother-in-law...

Yeah, of course she is. Why is that a problem? It gives her character an edge. Just like Rainbow Dash being insufferably competitive and egotistical. RD is a good pony in spite of being an irritating little sh*t. That's why we love her. Same with Rarity. When push comes to shove, both have the right priorities. But like real people they can be a PIA at times. It makes them individuals. How boring would it be if they were sweet and agreeable all the time...? My last purchase of pony merch was a Rarity, even though she is probably my least favorite of the mane six. She's still a great pony and absolutely hilarious at times. The Rarity I bought is her drama queen side in spades... Pitch a fit, Rarity. We will love you anyway!

e-bay. Ships from England. $41.94 including shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/111566547472?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The ad says there's 3 left.

Big Macintosh. In fact he's my 3rd favorite pony. Got a stuffie of him a couple of days ago from England. He's just so darn sweet...

Is there anyone who knows if the mane six have known birthdays? Pony birthdays would be great excuses for pony parties and such...

Pinkie Pie's Smile Song Pinkie Pie's Laughter Song Hearts as Strong as Horses

I get all my shirts at We Love Fine. I buy men's T-shirts, and they have men's sizes up to XXXL for most designs and the best artwork I've seen. http://www.welovefine.com/41-my-little-pony

I alternate wearing MLP and non-MLP shirts all the time. I had the amusing experience awhile back of being in a three cornered conversation with a 6-year-old girl and her rather bemused mom about who we thought was best pony and second best pony. The conversation started in front of our local grocery store when I stopped to pet their dog. The mom said to her daughter, "Look, that lady has a unicorn on her shirt." I explained that it wasn't a unicorn, it was a pegasus pony from MLP. It was the hysterical. I'm old enough to be the mom's mom, and she is listening attentively while I explain about Rainbow Dash. The 6-year-old is nodding sagely all the while. It was kinda surreal... So yeah, I wear my pony shirts, hats, wristbands, and whatever else I have all the time. Never get any grief.

My Little Pony 2015 16-Month Wall Calendar I was very disappointed in this calendar. My biggest complaint is that the paper is so thin you can see right through it to what's printed on the other side of the page. The artwork of the ponies is good enough, but the surrounding layouts look like they were done by a first-grader. The numbers on the date grid are hard to read from any distance. Altogether it's a do-over. I took it down and got a different calendar - the Mark Barrett Gypsy Vanner calendar.

Nope, that's what I paid. The paint job looked especially good. One of the big draws of the piece for me. I've seen blindbag ponies that looked like they had been painted with a slingshot. Yuk!

You're absolutely right. I screwed up. I liked the item so well I just hit that "buy it now" button, and then went back and scrutinized the page. I didn't see the dreaded words "from China", and it wasnt cheap, either. So I was hoping I hadn't just bought a knock-off. Thanks for your input. I still feel guilty for not checking first, but I'm glad to know I haven't bought a knock-off.

I just bought a vinyl Applejack bank made by Diamond Select. Does anyone know if these items are licensed? I got it on e-bay. Description did not include measurements. Looks much better that the Chinese knockoffs I've seen - providing that the one I ordered looks as good as the one in the picture. There is a fairly long lag time before the item ships. Est. shipping date Feb. 16, '15. This item was describe as a "pre-order." Never run into that before either. Will update when the item arrives.

You bet I do! When I look at my MLP figures, stuffies, patches, T-shirts, rubber bracelets, and sticker book, I always SMILE. You can't put a price on that. Ponies are positive. Pony merch is a reminder of what MLP is all about - friendship and feeling good, about life, and about myself. My figures and stuffies are on a shelf near the head of my bed, so they are the last thing I see before I go to sleep, and the first thing I see in the morning. Life is good!