Equestria Daily

Comic: Bloom / Royal Training / Thunderapples

2013-06-19T16:00:00.000-07:00

Sometimes a comic doesn't need a single word of dialogue to get a message across which really shows the power of the medium. Plus you can't get more slice of life than AJ and her family for sure.

Comic time! Click for full.

Random Merch: Japanese Toy Show Stuff, Hot Topic, Cake, and More!

2013-06-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

Japan had a toy show a few days ago, with ponies running around pretty much everywhere. Not all of it was new, though there were a few tiny things like the keychains above. Their packaging is also a bit different on the movable toys with the button butt symbols.

Sakura Cheetah sent over the image above, along with this video showing off the entire thing.

And if Japan isn't your style, hit up the break for piles of random merch!

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Equestria Girls Heading to Australia

2013-06-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

World Domination

As Hasbro slowly rolls out Equestria Girls for the rest of the world, it looks like Australia is one of the first with an actual listing. Village Cinemas has announced a 24th of August release date for the movie. If you wanted to keep an eye on the page, you can find that here.

Thanks to Indigo Rush for the heads up.

Story: The Rise and Fall of the Dark Lord Sassaflash

2013-06-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

[Adventure][Crossover] "Even the first chapter manages to make this story stand out with its unique characters and unusual premise. I’m eager to read more.” - Pre-reader Pabst

Author: Dromicosuchus

Description: Wanted: Minion. Applicants should be strong, loyal, pain tolerant, cold tolerant, unambitious. Must be capable of following simple instructions. Ideal applicant should be of low to average intelligence and mildly deformed, but exceptions will be made for extraordinary candidates, with extraordinariness to be determined by employer. Must be willing to begin work immediately.

Remuneration will be in the form of room, board, and insight into the true nature of the cosmos. Extremely generous bonuses up to and including subcontinents may be awarded if merited and if circumstances permit. Interviews for the position to be conducted at 108 Haybale lane at 10:00 AM sharp on 4/7. Applicants are expected to be punctual.

—The Dark Lord Sassaflash

The Rise and Fall of the Dark Lord Sassaflash

Additional Tags: Necromancers get a bad rap

Drawfriend Stuff #839

2013-06-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

Always was a fan of lightning element stuff.

Onward to art!

[1] Source
Commission: Galloping Thundermare

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MLP Press Release - Brand Growth and Future Plans

2013-06-19T10:38:00.001-07:00

A new press release has been posted detailing pony specifically across it's various marketing fronts. It hits on the usual things, including Equestria Girls, the iOS/Android stuff, and books that are foating around Amazon. Some of the neat tidbits to pull out of it include:

Loads more books coming worldwide
Equestria Girls Comics coming from IDW, Books from Little Brown Books, and Accessories from Fashion Angels
Hasbro focusing heavily on expanding plushie throughout 2013
Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash were the most successful plush line in Build-A-Bear History
Twilight Sparkle coming to Build-A-Bear this Fall
Currently the #2 Toddler Toothpaste Brand

From toothpaste to comics, we seem to continue our world domination even if the fandom is shrinking a bit due to the haitus. Now Hasbro needs to get a side series going between breaks so we aren't so bored out of our minds! Keep the pony train rolling guys!

Thanks to Whatshisgame, Masem, Daniel, and everyone else for digging around for us!

Discussion: Ponies are Now Transformers

2013-06-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

We have seen the commercials of ponies teaming up with the Transformers over on the Hub for a few years now. Their big two beginning shows were definitely the focus early on. So imagine if you will, a crossover series where all the ponies are now transformers.

What would each of them transform into during travel? I'm going to use the image above as an example of their normal robot form (and because Trixie is best bot, sorry Sweetie Bot), but they need a vehicle or, if Beast Wars is taken into account, an animal to swap into when quick movement is required.

You can run with the mane six, or any pony you wish. If Derpy converts into a giant rolling muffin, then so be it.

Nightly Roundup #689

2013-06-18T22:00:00.000-07:00

Video game theme tonight because I absolutely love Paper Mario! Props to the artist for ponifying one of my favorite game series. And speaking as a gamer, I just found out tonight that GoG.com is having a huge summer sale on their catalog with tons of great games up for sale as well as a free copy of Torchlight! Man, with Steam sales around the corner my wallet is going to cry, heh.

Now, on to the news my pony friends!

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Music of the Day #128

2013-06-18T21:00:00.000-07:00

I'd like Gilda more if she was an obnoxious recurring villian who caused trouble for the mane cast constantly.

Onward to music of the day! We have 10 this time.

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Spotlight Instrumental Music: No Wings, No Horns (No Problem) / Destiny

2013-06-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

Epic orchestral from woody and jazzy Applejack from YourEnigma. We haven't had a purely instrumental post in a while, but these songs are great for their specific genres. Hit them up below the break!

1.) Yourenigma - No Wings, No Horns (No Problem) Ft. Sax Brony
2.) Destiny - Woody

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SFM Shorts: Confiscated / Pinkie Pie doesnt Get Her Cupcake / Rainbow Dash On Her Novel

2013-06-18T19:24:00.000-07:00

Parodies of movies, random video game characters conflicting with Pinkie pie, and remade scenes in source pony form. We have a couple of SFM shorts this time around for you all to dig through. Head on down below to check them out!

1.) [SFM/pony] Confiscated
2.) [SFM] Pinkie Pie doesn't get her cupcake
3.) Rainbow Dash On Her Novel [SFM]

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Short Editorial: Theater Etiquette

2013-06-18T17:54:00.003-07:00

We have been invading the pink isle at toys stores for two years now, but only recently have we been stuck in the same room as the target audience for an extended period of time. A reddit poster going by the name of Inorezyou tossed this little blurb up from his recent experience at the theater, and I'm sure a few of you that haven't already hit Equestria Girls up could use a few tips before doing so.

Pony was originally intended for a younger audience, and having a swarm of 15-30somethings bombard a theater might be a bit intimidating for a mom and her kids. The best thing you can do as part of a group is be respectful to the others in the theater. Try to keep the bouts of laughter to a minimum and the language PG. Shouting DERPY!!! at a pony convention is perfectly acceptable, but in a none brony focused event, it's pretty obnoxious for those outside of the loop.

I usually don't post stuff like this, but I felt a heads up might make us all look better to the general public in the long run.

How have your experiences at the theater been so far? Hit the comments up with that, or feel free to yell at me. Either or.

Speckles best pony

Convention Compilation - June 18

2013-06-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

As we drag ourselves into summer the convention news just keeps on coming! We've got a variety for you all today so make sure to check after the break to read more.

BUCK Convention Roundup
Pre-Con Activities at BronyCon
Apple Cider at SAC Brony Expo and Other News
Legends of Equestria Announces Open Server Weekend at Everfree

Drawfriend Stuff #838

2013-06-18T15:00:00.001-07:00

Is Spike grown up here? I guess so!

Time for art. Go look at stuff below the break!

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All friends or nostalgia

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Glittery Clear Derpy Joins Glittery Clear Rainbow Dash

2013-06-18T14:52:00.003-07:00

Funko has tossed their second pony related SDCC exclusive up on Amazon. There isn't an image available, but a picture from a while back (found above) may hint at what this thing looks like. There is now a limit of two per customer, but you can pick yours up over here!

Thanks to Sarah again for the heads up.

Comic: Friendship is Magic Pt3 / Long Goodbyes / Mosquito Problem

2013-06-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

After a long wait, part 3 of the epic humanized version of Friendship is Magic is out! I imagine if the show really was an anime it would be sort of like this actually.

Comic! Click for full.

Story Updates - June 18

2013-06-18T13:29:00.001-07:00

Story updates! We have a bunch today. All below.

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Story: A New Breed (Update Complete!)

2013-06-18T13:28:00.000-07:00

[Normal][Adventure]

Author: Polecat

Description: It's been many years since the Imps first invaded Equestria and the first "Specials" appeared. But with the last of "The Six" now fallen under an Imp assault, can Luna recruit and train a new group of heroes to take their place? This story will take a look at one of Equestria's potential futures, where super-powered ponies battle with dark creatures from the reaches of space itself in an effort to save all of Ponykind.

All Links after the Break!

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SDCC Exclusive Clear Rainbow Dash On Amazon

2013-06-18T12:56:00.001-07:00

It looks like Funko has already tossed their Rainbow Dash exclusive for Comic Con up on Amazon. Someone going by the name of Sarah sent this image in after receiving it. If you want one, you can find the listing here!

Poll Results: If You Are Planning to See Equestria Girls, How Will You Do It?

2013-06-18T11:00:00.000-07:00

I really need to find some time to go see this. Hopefully I can hit a theater up before it releases on iTunes or something!

Next poll: How do You Get Your Official Pony Comics?

Metropolis Comics Pony Party

2013-06-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

For all of you over in Bellflower, California, or nearby, a pony themed party is happening over at Metropolis Comics. Included in the event are four guests right from the staff, including Tony Fleecs, Thom Zahler, Amy Mebberson, and Barbara Kesel.

Expect it on the 29th or June. You can find their website event section here.

Thanks to Gavin for the picture.

Story: Pick-Me-Up

2013-06-18T09:00:00.000-07:00

[Comedy][Random]

Author: Enter Madness

Description: Twilight casts a new spell labeled as a "pick-me-up" that, among other things, gives her the ability to smell color and causes her to lose all meaning of the words "personal space."

Pick-Me-Up

Additional Tags: Twilight Sparkle can smell color

Nightly Roundup #688

2013-06-18T04:31:00.000-07:00

It's 4am here, and Scootaloo hasn't been at the top of a roundup in forever, so have that.

And the usual stuff below the break!

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BronyCon Announces M.A. Larson

2013-06-17T21:00:00.000-07:00

Twilight with wings?! How could you? Have a press release:

BronyCon Announces Writer M.A. Larson

BronyCon is pleased to announce that writer M.A. Larson will be joining its event in the Baltimore Convention Center from Aug. 2-4 this year. This is Larson’s first time coming to BronyCon.

Larson is responsible for writing many fan-loved episodes such as “Swarm of the Century,” “The Return of Harmony Parts 1 & 2,” “Luna Eclipsed” and “Ponyville Confidential.”

In addition to his work on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Larson has also written for series such as Gravity Falls, Littlest Pet Shop and My Gym Partner’s a Monkey.

For more information on BronyCon’s guests, visit their guest page and keep up to date with the latest announcements on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.

PMV: Radioactive / Lazy Applejack - Kinetic Typography / Pop Culture

2013-06-17T20:00:00.000-07:00

Darin Do, Rainbow Dash, and Changelings. That first one is a ton of fun. If you like those dubstepey PMV's with a ton of effects, check it out!

We also have a bit of typography dedicated to the Lazy Applejack song, followed by a flashy Madeon PMV. Check them all out below the break!

1.) Radioactive [PMV]
2.) Lazy Applejack - Kinetic Typography by Isegrimism [OFFICIAL PMV]
3.) [PMV] "Pop Culture"

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