Nightly Discussion #22

It would certainly be loving to hang out with all the princesses at some point don't you think? All the history, knowledge, and discussion between the four would be perfect to fill an afternoon with. Plus they're adorable which also helps!

Time for another casual chat session gang!

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Animation: Shine

The thing I love about this fandom is its ability to surprise me! That out of nowhere can come some really beautiful work that I, and most of us, didn't even know was in the works. Shine is one of those examples! Utilizing fluid animation, great VA work, and wonderful music it all combines together to make a lovely 4-5 minute film all done with OCs.

Even though I didn't know the context behind the characters and the scene I still found it a heartwarming piece. If you'd like to get some more information on the characters before (or after) diving into the film, check out the tumblr here.

Check after the break for the lovely film itself!

Convention Compilation - June 14th

It's that time of the year! Convention season is in full swing.  Get some headlines for upcoming ones:

• FillyPiñana Introduces The Everlasting Orchestra + Pre-Registration Details
• Canterlot University Announces new Venue and New Team
• BronyExpo Announcement - Charity Auction Piece
• Smashponies Heading to Bronycon
• EFNW Deadlines: Pre-reg and Charity Donations (6-15), Volunteering (6-20), and PMV/Pony Video Contest (6-27)

And get the full press releases below the break!

Random Merch: Wild Rainbow CMC Toys, Anthro Pony Backpack, Pinkie Pie in a Dress, and More!

It looks like the brushable line is expanding again.  These "Wild Rainbow" CMC Toys have popped up over on Taobao.  Expect them in the future if the old stuff is any indication! Thanks to CMC_Scootaloo for sending that one.

And get the usual random merch below!

Weird Animation: Twilight's Dilemma / ASDF Ponk 5

ASDF ponies has another issue, and TOONLINK did... something.  I have no idea what.  Enjoy though! Both below the break.

Drawfriend Stuff #1196

With all of this World Cup news going on, it seems fitting to have this as a header. It's funny how wide this fandom goes.  During the Super Bowl, my Skype groups were dead silent.  The World Cup on the other hand is exploding in there.

Get some ART.

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Fowl!

Story Updates - June 14th

Ponies! Stories! Crossovering all the universes.  Get them below!

Friends Forever #6 Trixie and Rainbow Dash Preview on Google Books

The Humble and Majestic Trixie's big comic debut is popping up later this month, and Google Books has a five page preview of it available.  I for one am more than happy about the topic in this one.  It is perfectly Trixie.

Get your pages below!

Thanks to Masem fro the heads up.

Watch Mojo Includes Ponies on Top 10 List

Watch Mojo, a huge channel on Youtube that is known for top ten lists amongst other things, has featured ponies in its latest video looking at the Top 10 Kids' Shows That Adults Enjoy. MLP comes in at number eight if you were wondering.

Check out the whole video after the break.

Thanks to everyone for letting us know!

Custom Compilation #120

I still need to watch Attack on Titan. I hear it's good if a bit gory, but I guess that just adds to the excitement.

Get your custom ponies hot off the press after the break!

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Attack on Titan MIKASA Custom Pony

Livestream Saturdays and Drawfriend

Sorry for no Livestream post last week! I was at PonyCon and was really busy as a result. Speaking of, I will be at TrotCon next weekend so no Livestream post that weekend as well. At any rate, let's check out what we have in store today gang!

As always with this event, if you want to partake in the madness make sure to send an email to me at [email protected] with your name, the type of art you'll be doing, a gallery link (optional) a link to your livestream and a banner (also optional). Make sure that your stream follows our content guidelines as laid out under our submit tab and also make sure to that you can be ready to stream at our standard time of 4pm EST / 1pm PST on Saturday. Also, if you participated in this week's stream event please send me the art you made so I can include it in next week's Livestream Drawfriend.

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Tumblr Spotlight: Ask Battyshy / Winterblaze and Friends / Ask Filly FireFly / Welcome to Hollow Shades / Ask King Sombra Pie

Yep, I'm late on the Tumblr Spotlight once again, con season has had me busy as heck getting ready and running every which way so I have been a bit distracted. After EFNW is over I think I'll have some more time for these and Artist Spotlights so let's hope for the best!

Another interesting mix this time around as we look at some OCs, Flutterbat, G1, and more!

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] or my Twitter for review and filing. Mature themed ones (PG-13) are welcome as well!

Update: If you have been featured before and were in hiatus and are coming back you can inform me at [email protected]! I am starting a section at the end of spotlights that will point out tumblrs coming out of hiatus so people can check them out.

Now on to the tumblrs!

Two More 24 Hour Parody Shirts - Xernas and Death

For those that can't get enough of these 24 hour cheap shirts, and judging by how popular these are there are a lot of you, it looks like two more are available.  One parodies pokemon with a bit of Xerneas, and the other looks to be a random death thing.  Get some links:

Xerneas
Death

Thanks to AJ for sending them! 

Comic: Wrasslin' / No Such Luck / FoE: Ghost of the Wastes Pt 9 / I'm Seeing / Zompony To Watch Over Me

Context is everything you know! RD and AJ are going to have some explaining to do after all this I think.

Comics gang, click for full!

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Design a Pony Cadance Appears

The design a pony line may require a bit of work to get looking good, but the molded figurines are pretty well done all things considered.  With a Funko Cadance not even hinted at yet, this may be the best way to get that show accurate fix when it comes to Candybutt.  We also have Fluttershy Rainbow Power style joining her, though it doesn't look like the toy is that much different from the old one.

Found over at Entertainment Earth.  Expect both in August. 

Thanks to Twidizzle for the heads up!