Nightly Roundup #865

Those rainbow colored ponies look pretty cool actually. I wonder when we'll finally get more details that reveal what they actually are.

Heya guys! Cal back in Ohio for awhile so I'm back to the Roundups. Hope you're fighting off the cold if you're in the arctic death vortex here in the US. Penny

Music of the Day #243

We can make Coco the mascot for Music of the Day can't we? That's totally allowed I think.

Get some songs below! And remember to include a genre with your music submits!

Writer's Training Grounds Announcement: Resubmit Those Stories!

Derpy! What did you do with the stories everyone submitted? I can't find them anywhere! You--! You...

Aw, I just can't stay mad at you. You're only trying your best.

There was a bit of a snafu with our submission form for this week's Writer's Training Grounds. We don't have anyone's stories so far! If you've already sent your story in, head over here to this new form instead and do it again (don't worry, the form link on this week's WTG post has been amended, too). We wanna make sure your work's counted, after all!

Comic: TIME / I'm an Adult / I Now Pronounce You...

Get a gutpunch to the FEELS above with a multipart spike comic (more parts in the description), and recover with some Discord and Cantdance.  Click for full!

Drawfriend Stuff #1038

Have you praised your daily sun today? Better get on it, or Luna is going to hit the USA with another ice vortex thingy.

Get some art!

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Empress of all of Equestria

Story Updates -

Story updates! We have three again. Get them below.

Story: The Amazing Adventures of Captain Invincible (Update Complete!)

[Comedy][Slice of Life]

Author: Erin Mills

Description: While re-shelving books at the library, Twilight discovers a journal she gave to Spike years ago contains stories about the great dragon hero Captain Invincible, who fights for Truth, Justice, and the Equestrian Way, defending the city of Ponytopolis from the diabolical Dr. Spectra and other assorted dangers.

There's just two problems: Spike clearly wanted the stories to be kept private, and Twilight just can't stop reading them.

The Amazing Adventures of Captain Invincible (New Part 9!)

Additional Tags: Twilight reads Spike's superhero stories

The Rest of the Rainbow Power Giant Pony Manes

Yesterday we posted this, and today, Oktoberfest sends another.  These are stickers found in the Netherlands, including the rest of the mane 6 in their giant mane form.  Seriously, just look at those manes.  They are massive.

We still don't have any hard proof that this is season 4 related, but based on the last two years with Canterlot Wedding and the Royal Coronation, along with Rarity popping Rainbow vision in the last episode with Rainbow Thread cliffhangers, I think Rainbows are a good bet!

Anyway, enjoy the designs.  I wouldn't mind seeing these in the show. 

Plushie Compilation #138

Mrs. Cake rarely gets a header, let alone a cute filly plushie version of herself! Plus, it's a lot less repetitive than all the Flutterbat we have going on in today's compilation. So much Flutterbat!

Get all the plushies after the break.

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Mrs. Cake filly plush

Twitter: Calpain

Foil Rarity and Applejack Theme Decks at Hot Topic

According to the Enterplay Facebook Page, a few limited edition decks are hitting Hot Topic for the official MLP CCG. While the actual cards included aren't any different than the usual Rarity/Rainbow and Applejack/Twilight theme sets, these include foil versions of the secondary main ponies of each. 

Thanks to Carlo for the heads up!

Article Followup: The Bronies Come Out in Support of Ari

A few days ago, we posted up an article about a little kid who discovered the pony phenomenon all on his own.  Fast forward to today, and the thing has gone viral all over the place.  The mother decided to toss a post up thanking everyone for their support.  I guess Ari will be ponying long into the future after that one. Good work everyone!

Get the new one over here.

Fimpression: Rarity Takes Manehattan, and Letters to Celestia

As analytical reviews pile in, it seems Rarity Takes Manehattan is shaping up to be a critical favorite! Below the break, Tommy Oliver shares his thoughts and theories on the episode, while Clover Keen basks in just how relatable the episode's conflict is. Check 'em out!

Comic: Long Ago / Guess Again / Manehattan Taxi / Pet Him!

I always love these alternate theories on character origins! It's fun to see how close they are to the actual thing when and if it is over addressed.

Comics for today guys! Click for full.

Twitter: Calpain

Simple PMV Compilation #59

Ponies and music, what a simple concept.  We have five more of these for you all tonight.  Pick a song and run with it!

Story: Burning Day Brethren (Update Sequel Part 7!)

[Comedy][Crossover][Slice of Life]

Author: Cerulean Voice

Description: Three phoenixes' Burning Days occur simultaneously, against all possible odds. Deciding to take advantage of this once-in-an-eternity possibility, Philomena, Fawkes and Ho-Oh meet in the "Unbecoming" realm to share experiences of their worlds: their masters, acquaintances, apocalypse aversions and practical jokes.

Burning Day Brethren
Burning Day Reckoning (Sequel Part 7!)

Additional Tags: Three phoenixes share a bath

Spotlight Vocal Music: Day Dreamer / Everything's Staged

Vocal music! We don't even have electronic stuff this time. Get some good ol' acoustic. I haven't the slightest clue what to call the genre of the first one, but if you like Friendship is Witchcraft, it's probably worth checking out. Get them both below!

1.) Day Dreamer (Griffinilla + Caine)
2.) Jeff Burgess & The Bad Mares - 9. Everything's Staged (ft. Rina-Chan & Acousticbrony Edd) (Vocal - Pop Rock)

Animation: The day, which warms our hearts

Where does it all come from?!   Is 2014 going to be marked as the year of the fan animation? This is definitely my favorite category here on EQD.

Anyway, have some winter themed pony goodness below!

NIGHTLY ROUNDUP #864 - CANTERLOCK EDITION

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE. IT APPEARS THAT MY GLORIOUS 13 YEAR OLD DELL COMPUTER KEYBOARD NOW HOUSES THE SPIRIT OF AN ANCIENT LUNAR ENTITY. THE CAPS LOCK KEY MET AN UNTIMELY DEMISE IN THE PROCESS. EXPECT ROYAL CANTERLOT LINGUISTICS AS I DIVULGE INTO THE ROUNDUP OF ROUNDUPS.

NOTE: YOU MIGHT WANT TO TURN YOUR VOLUME DOWN