Lauren Faust Answers a Bunch of Questions (Update- More Added!)

Lauren Faust hopped on 4chan's /mlp/ board for a a bit of question answering after Equestria Girls doll prototype reveal from earlier. Everything from Galaxy Girls to general pony stuff was asked.  It was brief due to how difficult it was for her to keep up in the flood of messages, but I think a lot of you will enjoy some of the answers.  Hit them all up below the break!

(Update - More questions added, find them at the bottom!)

Nightly Roundup #669

Heya guys! I'm back after an extremely busy yet very fulfilling week and it is great to see you all again. Continuing my campaign of hosting the more obscure ponies in the headers of the Roundups we have Flim and Flam tonight. Sit back and guzzle some cider with them before hitting the news. Just make sure to check for twigs in the glasses.

Check the news after the break!

Artisan Pony Crafts Compilation #18

Rarity is having a small tantrum because I woke her up so I could use her in the spotlight today. Don't complain Rarity, you look great in your little robe!

Anyhow, tons of crafts this time around! Looks like with the summer around the bend that people are crafting more and more now so I think I'll have to start posting these more often.

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Rarity's Breakdown

Drawfriend Stuff - Happy Birthday Andrew Francis!

It's time again for another birthday bash my friends! This time around we've got the birthday of Andrew Francis today, the voice for the hunky Shining Armor. Happy Birthday Andrew! I hope to see more work from you in the future.

Head on over to his Twitter and wish him a good one!

Twitter Link

Update: Added a few stragglers at the end!

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Fanart - MLP. Shining Corn Dog

Bronycurious Analysis - Why I Love Trixie So Much (And Why Others Do Too)

I had to steal this one from Digibrony for reasons that probably aren't too surprising to most of you.   The Greatest and Most Powerful ball of loveable obnoxiousness isn't something I can resist posting every chance I get after all.  Following the trend of analyzing everything, Bronycurious did a twelve minute video on what makes her such an interesting character, and why a section of the pony fandom genuinely likes the overbearing showmare.   If my trips down Q&A events/panels are any indication, there are quite a few of you who don't understand the draw at all.

Anyway, head on down below the break for some good old over-analysis of The Great and Powerful Trixie!

Tumblr Spotlight: Ask Apple Bloom / Ask Fluffle Puff / Wrecking is Magic / Ask the Mane Six

Today we've got a very special Tumblr Spotlight for you all to check out! A couple days ago the Tumblr ponies celebrated their 2nd anniversary on May 25th, the day the very first pony tumblr, Ask Applebloom, posted its first post back in 2011. So let us celebrate with them by checking out not only the revived Ask Applebloom tumblr but also some handpicked active ones you guys can follow.

As always, if you have a tumblr you would like to share, whether it is your own or someone elses, please make sure to send it my way at [email protected] for review and filing. Now, on to the tumblrs!

Equestria Girls Dolls Appear (Update - Prototypes)

A Russian website called lillu has an image of the upcoming Equestria Girls doll line.  I guess you collectors who are cool with ditching the pony side of things have something to aim for.

You can find the page for them here!

Thanks to CM4S and everyone else for the submit.

(Update: We have been told that these are actually prototypes.  The real models have new faces, axed wings and ears, and different outfits) 

Japan Time! - Bridle Gossip

Bridle Gossip was our first introduction to Zecora, as well as some of the funniest moments in the series, from Flutterguy to Twilight Sparkle's limp horn.  Needless to say, we have some interesting voices to look forward to in the Japanese version.

If you missed the last two weeks, have some links to those subbed:

Episode 7 Dragonshy
Episode 8 Look Before you Sleep

And head on down below the break for this week's episode! It starts at 7:30 AM Japan Time, or 3:30 Pacific. 

And as always, if you want to turn off the scrolling comments, hit that button in the bottom right corner. 

Drawfriend Stuff #816

I can't wait to see what they do with Daring Do in season four.  Read it and Weep was still one of my favorite episodes.  

Anyway, onward to art!

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Eeeyaie-aie-aye-eee!!

Story Updates - May 27th

Story updates! We have five in this one.  Find them all below.

Story: So Long And Thanks For All The Ponies (Update Complete!)

[Comedy] [Crossover]

Author: Sir Ginger

Description: More popular than the "Celestia's Homecare" omnibus, better selling than "Fifty-Three More Things to do When Trapped on the Moon", and more controversial than the infamous "Cupcakes", how does the story of this remarkable book differ in a universe full of... pony?

All Links below the break! 

Plushie Compilation #115

I can't remember the last time we had spa twin plushies of such quality! They certainly look happy to be in the spotlight, don't they? That or they can't wait to wrap you in seaweed and toss you in a mud bath.

Plushies once again guys! Take a lot at the goods after the break.

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The Usual!

Comic: Pokemans Diamond: Beauty Contest / Menace From Beyond / Their Little Dance

I actually have not played Pokemon in years! I had a hard enough time keeping track of the original 150 let alone all the new ones. I do admit though that quite a few of them have some pretty awesome designs.

Anyhow, comic time guys! Click for full.

Brony Thank You Fund Contest Last Call

The Brony Thank You Fund celebration Give-Away is nearing its ending.  If you still want a shot at that poster filled with signatures, art of your OC from Sibsy, or one of those MLP trading card mats, head on down below for information on how to contribute!

- The May Donor contests for a rare heavily signed poster, your OC drawn by Sibsy, or one of 20 trading card mats ends on midnight (EST) on Friday night. All donors of $20 or more will be put into the drawing for the prizes. Details at: http://www.bronythankyoufund.org/?q=node/42

- If your employer has a matching gifts program, see if you can get the Thank You Fund added. This can as much as double the value of your donation. One enterprising Brony at Google has already done so!

- If you're an artist or other vendor who would like to donate items for a raffle we're going to run at BronyCon, contact us at [email protected]. All donations will be tax deductible.

PMV: Shadows

Lets start the day off with something super creepy, because creepy seems to be the thing lately.  We have an awesome PMV dedicated to that Aviators / Glaze combo song Shadows from a few weeks ago.  Needless to say, the subject matter is pretty dark, so avoid it if you are squeamish.  Everyone else check it out below the break.

Nightly Roundup #668

I'm still sticking with silently Twilight obsessed Trixie as my headcanon.  Nothing can top it!  Too bad fanfics have done it to death.

Onward to roundup stuff! We have the usual in here, with a bit of Tara Strong being crazy.  All below the break.