AJ Day Comes to an End

After a long day, the majestic Apple Horse falls asleep in her natural habitat and what a busy day it was with our AJ posts today.

Well friends, we've reached the end of another appreciation day! We couldn't have done it without you all sending in artwork, comics, crafts, and more. Next up is probably Seth's favorite day: Trixie Day on October 31st! I'll probably let Seth take the reins on that one so he can let loose and Trixie things up.

Now then, check on after the break for the entries we didn't have time for today or didn't have enough submissions for a post!

A Bunch of Applejack Songs to End the Day On!

We didn't do an Applejack music post last year, so lets go ahead and run one this time. Have a bunch of big songs starring everyone's favorite farmer down below!

Morning Discussion #1014

Since this Morning Discussion is early due to the episode post coming up it makes sense to keep up our AJ Day theme!

Hello everyone! How is it going?

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AJ Day Craft, Customs and Plushies!

Considering that Nightmare Nights is so close I couldn't pass up on using this AJ for the header tonight!

Crafts, customs, and plushies of AJ coming your way everyone!

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Nightmare Night Applejack by AlisteRosenheim

AJ Day Comics: Dream / Gravity / Flying / Bobbing / Orange / Meme / Secret / Salt / Glitterface / Apple / Honesty

Considering how AJ is the straight pony in the show for others to bounce off usually it's always been a joy to see her act goofy in fan comics. It just works.

Get your AJ Day comics after the break!

Comic: Pinkie Pie Says Goodnight – Apple Core

It's nice how Applejack's celebration day falls on the Friday before a new episode. Two birds with one apple and all that.

Click on the picture for the full comic!

Applejack Day - Open Art Submissions

The open art submissions for AJ Day have been compiled!  Altogether she earned herself 40 drawings for her event. I'm pretty sure you artists out there are the ones that ended up selling me on apples. She's pretty great now.

Get a bunch of art below! If you want the best of compilation, go get it over here.

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Post Harvest Downtime by harwicks-art

Glimmy Animation: A New Pair of Wings

Glimmy finally earned her wings! Are you ready for the newest alicorn? What should her specialty? Is the the alicorn of magic? Or maybe forgiveness? How many questions are allowed in one header blurb that no one reads?

Go get it below.

Nightly Discussion #1235

Some happy apple horse today for our ND everyone! She's pleased as punch over all the stuff you've sent in for her day and just wants to show some appreciation.

Evening everyone, weekend time!

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40 Awesome Fanfics to Read for Applejack Day!

"They wrote what about me?"

Applejack here has been one of the most fanficced ponies of the past seven years, and it definitely shows. She has had big adventurous epics, sad and dramatic parent exploring tales, and a whole bunch of comedy. She is a silly pony after all~

Go get a bunch of them below! Thanks to Art for the list!

My Honest Opinion on the My Little Pony Movie

We are about two weeks past the big release of the My Little Pony movie, and now that the hype train is starting to settle down, it's time to look back at it. When we asked for ideas a few days ago during the Q&A, a lot of people wanted some opinions on what some of us blog dudes thought.

I've been talking to people pretty much everywhere about it since seeing it, and have shifted opinions all over the place since then. So, without further adieu, my final verdict on the My Little Pony Movie below!

(Definitely filled with spoilers, you have been warned!)

Drawfriend Stuff - BEST art of Applejack (2017 Edition)

CHARGE into battle Admiral Applejack! It's your day to take over THE WORLD!

Following the trend of other pony days, the art here is only for stuff that has released between now and the last AJ day. If you want the previous massive pile of best-of Applejack art, head on over to these links:

• Best of Applejack Art (Part 1)
• Best of Applejack Art (Part 2)

Now go get a ton of apples below! This year was really good to her

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Battle-Time, All Hands on Deck by NCMares

Drawfriend Stuff (Pony Art Gallery) #2418

Maor Tempest! I say she deserves a TON of fanart while we wait for new episodes.

Get a bunch of art below!

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by hakkids2

Tails of Equestria - The Official Movie Source Book Announced

It looks like the pen and paper Tails of Equestria RPG has expanded into the movie lore. Coming hot on the heels of the Underdark style expansion a few weeks ago, the new movie book includes a host of improvements to the game, adding new locations, non-pony races from the movie, expanded rules, a new adventure, more creatures to battle, and more!

You can get the full press release below the break.

After the Fact Reruns: AJ Appreciation

I realize we haven't had any new videos for the appreciation days lately from our fine feathered friend! He's been busy after all and of course after doing certain videos for some ponies it can be hard to find new material to talk about each year I would assume.

Instead of letting Silver's wonderful analysis videos gather dust I'll try and post up his older ones for these days! Do you still agree with what he has to say in light of more recent episodes? What do you think has stayed the same?

Anyhow, get two wonderful oldies from Silver after the break!

Story: As Horns and Halos Surround You

[Slice of Life]

Author: Norm De Plume

Description: Rarity’s little Temptation ends up on pins and needles. Literally. With her shoulder-devil out of commission, other Temptations pop into her life to pick up the slack from their fallen sister.

As Horns and Halos Surround You

Additional Tags: shoulder-angel, shoulder-devil, accident.

Music: Daniel Ingram - Luna's Future (4EverfreeBrony Cover) [Acoustic Rock]

A little late to the game, 4Everfree has decided to cover Luna's Future, and he's done a pretty awesome job! His voice adds a pretty nice feel to the track, and the instrumental is as solid as always from him. Check it out below!

Japan Ponycon Gets Exclusive Ukiyo-e Style My Little Pony Comic Cover!

We interrupt Applejack Day to bring you breaking news out of Japan.

Bronies heading to The Land of the Rising Sun in January for Japan PonyCon are in for a special treat! This morning, Japan Ponycon announced they will have an exclusive cover for the Trade Paperback collection of the Japanese Translation of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 1: The Return of Queen Chrysalis.

Now that's one sentence I never thought I'd write in my life. I wonder if anyone will ever try saying it three times fast.

Anyways, the cover by Japan PonyCon artist Kolshica , and features the Mane 6 visiting Poniko's little tea stop eating a traditional snack "manjyu" (basically steamed buns with red beans). The piece is drawn in the Ukiyo-e style of Japanese art (which flourished from the 17th – 19th centuries).

Specifically the piece featured to the right by Kyosai Chikamro was the inspiration for this My Little Pony Cover. Absolutely incredible work!

And Kolshica absolutely nailed the cover! Absolutely incredible work! I seriously need to get my hands on it…

I really wish I could afford to fly to Japan Ponycon 2017, which is taking place on the weekend of November 3th & 4th!

The exclusive cover is limited to only 200 Copies. So if you if you're heading to the convention and want to pick up a copy, be sure to pick it up quick!

Special thanks to Yas for help with the Japanese Art history lesson!

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AJ Day Discussion: Episode Ideas, Character Development, and More!

AJ has always been our rather dependable pony on the show. Next to Twilight she often seems to the be the next most level headed, stepping up when she is needed. She's dedicated, has a loving family, and is an all around great friend. She has her flaws though, sometimes micromanaging things a bit too extremely or being a bit overprotective.

What do you guys think? What sort of further development would you like from AJ? What to you like or dislike about her?

Talk about it all in the comments!

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Morning Discussion #1013

You can't talk about AJ without involving her family in way or the other. With the most well defined and explored family in the show how could you not?

Morning everyone! Sleep well?

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AJ Day Dawns on the Farm!

The original pony appreciation day is back once again my friends and AJ is still bashful she's getting all this attention after so many years. That's right, to celebrate our awesome farming pony and the cider season today is AJ Day!

This means we'll have a variety of posts throughout the day dedicated to our freckled friend. So stay tuned as we bring you a day full of AJ!

It's not too late to submit your AJ Day material though! Send what you've got to [email protected] with AJ Day in the subject line followed by what sort of material you're sending in.

Example: AJ Day - Comics

Enjoy everyone!

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