Background Ponies Appreciation Club

[IronM17 5,347]

G5 has some really interesting Bg-Pony designs. Well, I am not sure if Jazz really fits into the category of a background pony or more a supporting pony, but I will post my newest vector of her here. I really love the design of that Pony. 

Picture on DeviantArt

This is also a really beautiful picture of her.

https://twitter.com/LuminousDazzle/status/1521403930827280384?s=20&t=S0Igurh6VnbFl5j12aYELA

Edit: it is btw. interesting that Jazz has always different hoof colors in every episode she made an appearance.

Edited May 23, 2022 by IronM17

[Landi 600]

The Pilot special to Make your mark gave a good look at some of G5's background ponies, some of which even getting prominent roles. My favorite of the background ponies that were shown in MYM so far is Windy. She's just a nice fun character overall, and might be one of this generation's background pony staples.

Another nice background pony is Jazz. That being said, background isn't the most fitting title for her considering that she works for one of the main characters. Still, she has an interesting design and personality that could have potential. 

These two possible twins shown early in the special look cool, and they remind me of Pickle and Barely from G4:

Here is an image of Posey and some of the other ponies who seemed to be against magic for most of the special. I'm not really sure if Posey would constitute as a background pony given her role as the antagonist, but I'll include her anyway:

Lastly, I want to mention this unknown unicorn shown at the end of the special. Little is known about her or in what way she is affiliated to the mysterious alicorn, but she still looks like an interesting character who may have a lot of potential.

Whether or not the writing for this special was good or not, at least it did a good job at featuring some of G5's background ponies. 

Edited May 31, 2022 by Landi
Fixing some spelling errors

[Toastypk 923]

On 2022-05-31 at 4:00 PM, Landi said:

The Pilot special to Make your mark gave a good look at some of G5's background ponies, some of which even getting prominent roles. My favorite of the background ponies that were shown in MYM so far is Windy. She's just a nice fun character overall, and might be one of this generation's background pony staples.

 

Windy has grown on me for sure even more. Definitely want to protect from ponies picking on her.

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Another nice background pony is Jazz. That being said, background isn't the most fitting title for her considering that she works for one of the main characters. Still, she has an interesting design and personality that could have potential. 

But don't forget Rocky!

I like his interesting choice of wing color to against body color.

[Rosy Moonlight 369]

I like Jazz Hooves in the way she reminds of Sassy Saddles from G4 but I don't like how she looks in Make Your Mark.

I do hope her coloring and ear animation will get better in time.

Also, I think that Rocky looks cute and I wonder if he likes Rocky Road ice cream.

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Equestria Girls version of Shimmy Shake and Lighthoof in bikinis by charlieXe (suggestive):
 

Spoiler

 

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,921]

On 2022-06-03 at 4:40 AM, Toastypk said:

Windy has grown on me for sure even more. Definitely want to protect from ponies picking on her.

But don't forget Rocky!

I like his interesting choice of wing color to against body color.

What could they be afraid of?  

[IronM17 5,347]

I don't know if she really counts as a background pony, but sicne I don't know who to post elsewhere, I post it here. A self made vector of Sugar moonlight from g5. 

Picture on DeviantArt

[North Star 5,218]

Toola Roola and Coconut cream by Pirill and Discorded 

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,921]

On 2022-11-19 at 8:57 AM, IronM17 said:

I don't know if she really counts as a background pony, but sicne I don't know who to post elsewhere, I post it here. A self made vector of Sugar moonlight from g5. 

Picture on DeviantArt

Reminds me of a candy cane  

[Landi 600]

G5 continues to have a great selection of cool background ponies. While G5 may be heavily flawed, I think that it's background ponies actually rival those of G4. 

My favorite of the generation is probably still Fifi. I'm a bit surprised that we don't have more fanart of her considering her similarities to Derpy. Still, what we do have is great. 

 

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,921]

Image 3 stands out as the best for me  

[Nightfall Gloam 18,258]

Was not expecting to see fresh art of Lighthoof and Shimmy Shake but, considering how little fanart of them there is, especially something safe to post on MLPF, I'm glad. (Speaking of Lighthoof/Shimmy Shake fanart, I've been practicing human anatomy and plan on doing humanized fanart of them both once I feel like I can more competently draw humans, or even ponies as humans! Admittedly Lighthoof's mane looks like it might be more difficult, but, I'm willing to give it another chance!)

Anyway, time to appreciate these two underrated ponies!

Artist: banquo0 on Derpibooru

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1000/10 character design. I love these two.

Thought I'd add the artists quote as well since, well, I 110% agree with and endorse this statement!

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51 minutes ago, Nightfall Gloam said:

Was not expecting to see fresh art of Lighthoof and Shimmy Shake but, considering how little fanart of them there is, especially something safe to post on MLPF, I'm glad. (Speaking of Lighthoof/Shimmy Shake fanart, I've been practicing human anatomy and plan on doing humanized fanart of them both once I feel like I can more competently draw humans, or even ponies as humans! Admittedly Lighthoof's mane looks like it might be more difficult, but, I'm willing to give it another chance!)

Anyway, time to appreciate these two underrated ponies!

Artist: banquo0 on Derpibooru

Thought I'd add the artists quote as well since, well, I 110% agree with and endorse this statement!

Completely agree - I love those two!

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,921]

I also agree, love these cheerleading ponies  

[Landi 600]

The latest episode of TYT featured a plethora of background ponies. Not only that, but it even includes the return of Fifi: 

Once again I'm glad to see all the scree time background ponies have been given in this generation.

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,921]

The best place to dance  

[Tacodidra 61,051]

I have a new favorite in G5. The latest TYT short introduces this interesting-looking ice cream pony. A descendant of Strawberry Scoop, maybe?

Based on the Derpibooru tags, the name Vanilla Swirl seems to be used for her. Not sure if that name will stick, though – what little we see of the cutie mark appears to be a cherry.

In any case, she already has (very cute) fan art!

Art by terra0940

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,921]

@Tacodidra  Thinking of pink and yellow ice cream taste  

[Landi 600]

On 2023-09-27 at 10:11 AM, Tacodidra said:

I have a new favorite in G5. The latest TYT short introduces this interesting-looking ice cream pony. A descendant of Strawberry Scoop, maybe?

Based on the Derpibooru tags, the name Vanilla Swirl seems to be used for her. Not sure if that name will stick, though – what little we see of the cutie mark appears to be a cherry.

In any case, she already has (very cute) fan art!

She definitely has a fun and unique design. I'm sitting here wondering whether or not that is real ice cream in her mane and also whether she's an Earth Pony wearing an ice cream cone on her head or if she's a unicorn and that's actually what her horn looks like. I'm not sure whether this is an OC that made it into the show or if she's a staff made background character, but either way this is an example of the creativity being put into the background ponies of G5.

[ZiggWheelsManning 9,921]

Ice cream may need a cup of hot chocolate.