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My Little Pony FiM Community |OT2| I just don't know what went wrong!
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Justifiable Homicide.
Of these figures New Zealand only got Dash, Twi, Rarity, and Pinkie. Sort it out, McD's.
Looks to be the same ones US got during the Spring. They're not really good,,,
Morgadeth
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Yeah, that's the US set, NZ missed out on half of them.
I guess this is the part where I say that my favorite episode of FiM is now my favorite episode of FiW. 
I don't see the use of only one episode as a bad thing at all, combined with the length (about minutes shorter than the last two episodes) gives the episode a migh tighter, more focused feel, where anything not necessary to the plot was cut (notice how many chunks of the original episode are missing). Not every episode needs to be a half-hour-long epic, and Cherry Bomb returns to the pacing of the first few episodes of FiW in that regard. Similarly, there's not much focus on continuity with previous episodes like there has been before, leading to an episode that's driven more by character interaction that an overarching plot. Hell, a whole new character was introduced, given a bit of development, and killed off in the episode, leading to feelings.
The plot itself I thought was pretty well executed, considering how wacky it was. It basically relies on the fact that all of the FiW Mane 6 is really dumb and super self-indulged, leading to the whole "are you even listening to me?" part. I can understand how that would rub people the wrong way, since it is pretty much done to allow the plot to follow the original episode, but it just worked for me. I thought the humor was great as always, with highlights being RD's Applejack impression, Pinkie's messing with time explaining RD's vice change, incredible peripherals, and AJ's letter. And that song. THAT SONG. It's still stuck in my head after two days. I really hope there's an extended version someday.
So yeah, to summarize my overly positive ranting, FiW has recovered from a rocky episode 6 with a great return to the form of the first few episodes that made me love the series.
I don't see the use of only one episode as a bad thing at all, combined with the length (about minutes shorter than the last two episodes) gives the episode a migh tighter, more focused feel, where anything not necessary to the plot was cut (notice how many chunks of the original episode are missing). Not every episode needs to be a half-hour-long epic, and Cherry Bomb returns to the pacing of the first few episodes of FiW in that regard. Similarly, there's not much focus on continuity with previous episodes like there has been before, leading to an episode that's driven more by character interaction that an overarching plot. Hell, a whole new character was introduced, given a bit of development, and killed off in the episode, leading to feelings.The plot itself I thought was pretty well executed, considering how wacky it was. It basically relies on the fact that all of the FiW Mane 6 is really dumb and super self-indulged, leading to the whole "are you even listening to me?" part. I can understand how that would rub people the wrong way, since it is pretty much done to allow the plot to follow the original episode, but it just worked for me. I thought the humor was great as always, with highlights being RD's Applejack impression, Pinkie's messing with time explaining RD's vice change, incredible peripherals, and AJ's letter. And that song. THAT SONG. It's still stuck in my head after two days. I really hope there's an extended version someday.
So yeah, to summarize my overly positive ranting, FiW has recovered from a rocky episode 6 with a great return to the form of the first few episodes that made me love the series.
I need better version of that image.
CHEEZMO
Obsidian fan
Ho ho ho.
Nobodyspatzy
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Xzeon, it was a bad episode...deal. You disagreeing and calling me a h8r does nothing...;p
Though related, I will be getting that horse head mask (and the Unicorn variant) for a prank I am planning with my sister...
Though related, I will be getting that horse head mask (and the Unicorn variant) for a prank I am planning with my sister...
The horse head mask is awesome, and is always a hit with crowds. Sadly I don't have any con pics uploaded at the moment, but:
CHEEZMO
Obsidian fan
I also finally landed a job. I'm now the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport.
Actually...nah. It would spoil the fun.
CHEEZMO™;39442406 said:
You should be FIRED!
CHEEZMO's face blends in so perfectly, it is frightening...except for the whole double ear thing you have going on.
SparksterMeta0
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CHEEZMO;39442200 said:
Eh. I like it.
Slamtastic
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CHEEZMO;39442200 said:
Fitting for a stupid fucking character.
Good only for allowing Bronies to feel how other fandoms feel when we shove crossovers and pony-versions down their throats.
Slamtastic
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i'm just saying
fuck dr. who and anyone who has ever liked it
fuck dr. who and anyone who has ever liked it
also homestuck
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
I'd watch it.
Didn't manage to make it out there myself, but I'm glad ya'll had a good time.
DrForester
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Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
I stopped watching after they got rid of David Tennant, the one true doctor! For some reason I just can't stand Matt Smith.
DrForester
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Eccleston > Smith > Tennant
Guess what arrived today all the way from China?
Very pleased with it, its awesome! I was planning on writing a review on it, but I dont know the first thing when it comes to fabric/materials, so I doubt Id be any help. All I can say is aside from the wings, I think it could pass for official merch.
But as far as I know, its not official - no tags. However, I find that for what I paid for - $45, it seems too cheap to be fanmade. I wonder how this was produced it does look like it was made in a factory or by some folks extremely talented. They have a bunch on Ebay too - you can get one yourself here - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=MLP+CRACKLE&_sacat=0
Very pleased with it, its awesome! I was planning on writing a review on it, but I dont know the first thing when it comes to fabric/materials, so I doubt Id be any help. All I can say is aside from the wings, I think it could pass for official merch.
But as far as I know, its not official - no tags. However, I find that for what I paid for - $45, it seems too cheap to be fanmade. I wonder how this was produced it does look like it was made in a factory or by some folks extremely talented. They have a bunch on Ebay too - you can get one yourself here - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=MLP+CRACKLE&_sacat=0
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
DrForester
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Tennant was enjoyable, but was brought down in part becasue of really bad stories from most of his time on the show, and that he never really did "Angry Doctor" well. He also never had that Hartnell "I'm an asshole" feel that Smith and especially Eccleston can channel.
Like with your pony lists, just flip 'em around and we'll be alright.
DrForester
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Eccleston has the single best scene in all of New Who.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYy5a7lzFjY&feature=relmfu#t=3m2s
And unlike Tennant, Eccleston had a "fantastic" exit.
But Tennant has the single best episode in all of New Who: Blink.
DrForester
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Best episode of Tennant's run is an episode he was hardly in....
Well, he also had Smith and Jones, Gridlock, and Midnight.
I'll grant you that Eccleston was good, introducing Jack, and with episodes like The Empty Child. I just don't think he was around for long enough to really get into his groove.
WulfMagnusson
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Thought this was apony thread and yet all I see is a "Whos the best Doctor Who" debate.
DrForester
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WulfMagnusson
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Many times and it still freaks me out. O.O
I wonder why a factory would be producing pony plushies...
Professor Beef
Banned
Well there was a fire there, albeit a short-lived one.
Owlowiscious
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"myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam myam"
For those of you who are aware of my admittedly crazy and baseless theory that Jayson Thiessen has quietly been let go and Meghan McCarthy has taken his place, check out this tweet.
https://twitter.com/MMeghanMcCarthy/status/219472498335559680
Nope. Because the question asker specifically defined "now" as meaning "for s03". And if you remember, I suggested it may have happened shortly before season 2 finished airing, possibly in the aftermath of Derpygate, at which point season 3's production was nearing completion. There would be no need to remove her as head writer for season 3, even if she took over some finalization work.
My craziness continues! I thought it was done for a minute there.
BTW, Lauren Faust says that whether Scootaloo is an orphan or not is up to Meghan now.
https://twitter.com/Fyre_flye/status/219952808005345280
Poor, poor Jayson. Drowning his sorrows on a waterslide in the rain. ;_;
https://twitter.com/MMeghanMcCarthy/status/219472498335559680
That means it's over, right? She's confirming that she's the head writer?
Nope. Because the question asker specifically defined "now" as meaning "for s03". And if you remember, I suggested it may have happened shortly before season 2 finished airing, possibly in the aftermath of Derpygate, at which point season 3's production was nearing completion. There would be no need to remove her as head writer for season 3, even if she took over some finalization work.
My craziness continues! I thought it was done for a minute there.
BTW, Lauren Faust says that whether Scootaloo is an orphan or not is up to Meghan now.
https://twitter.com/Fyre_flye/status/219952808005345280
Poor, poor Jayson. Drowning his sorrows on a waterslide in the rain. ;_;
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