Darren McMullen's Outsiders (Nat Geo Series)

If you went to BUCK 2013 and quite possibly Manechester's pre-meet on the Friday you surely should know that a film crew were scooting around recording us for a documentary on interesting subcultures to be aired on National Geographic. They recorded at Manechester's pre-meet in the Waldorf, where Cheesey Burger did a fantastic interview, you won't be disappointed. I remember him talking quite in-depth about the awesome stuff this fandom has to offer, then the camera panned to me and probably broke or something. Check out a after the break for some links to the trailer and other goodies!

Equestria Daily turns three!

This is quite the landmark we have here. Equestria Daily today, well yesterday here in the UK, but over at it's place of origin, The States, it's still Saturday, so the celebrations are well underway.

What does EQD mean to you? Some people have said that the fandom wouldn't exist without Seth, I don't agree quite with that statement, as it's the creators of content that keep this fandom living, however Seth really has given us something amazing these past three years. The amount of work he and the rest of the EQD team have up into creating a news site to showcase all the amazing stuff this fandom is doing.

This certainly is a day to celebrate. I wish I knew sooner else i'd have planned something a little cooler. I guess we sort of forget silly things such as dates when this ride is going so quickly. Also in two years EQD will be five, now that's really something! We have two years to plan a massive surprise party, right, so get planning!

CCG: Video Tutorial by Kudou Kun

Enterplay's CCG is now hitting stores around the UK and with that there comes a ton of people wanting to d-d-d-duel. Hopefully a bunch of you guys got to try this out back in November at the London and Manechester Season 4 Premiere meets. 

I managed to have a game the Thursday before, it was a little difficult for the first time, but it seemed fun. Having watched this video up top i've now got a much better understanding of it. Got a deck and some boosters ordered from Mareplay (link over there on the right!) so i'll be proper getting to grips with it other the next week or so. I'll hopefully get a few articles up about the game, if there's anything in particular you guys want me to write about them please let me know.

Rainbow Falls?!

So tomorrow's episode, Rainbow Falls, is centred around the Equestrian Games tryouts. Basically Rainbow Dash is there with the Ponyville team and it sucks so she gets invited to try out for the Cloudsdale team, obviously then she's convicted between taking this amazing opportunity or ditching her friends. One interesting thing is the title, most people since they heard it have assumed this episode will take place around the Rainbow Fall's place seen in Sleepless in Ponyville back in Season 3. Which is the beautiful place underneath Cloudsdale where all the rainbows just sort of pour everywhere. Having watched the two teaser clips, the tryouts don't appear to be taking place there. All though I might be mistaken but I think even if the location is indeed there, I think the title of the episode might have a lot more to do with Rainbow Dash and her actions. We'll have to watch and find out!

Pinkie invades Machinae Supremacy!

My favourite band in the whole wide world, Machinae Supremacy have totally done a lil' shoutout to us bronies. The 404 page on their website has Pinkie smushing her face against the screen, what's not to love!

I wonder if this means they watch the show! I wouldn't put it past them, they have a track record of including Internet and popular culture in their songs, such as their latest Music Video for their song All of my Angels' including the Weeping Angels from Dr. Who or how two of their songs are about Deathnote. Can't wait for them to tour in the UK this year. One thing i've never seen are ponyfied versions of the band members, that should totally be a thing, would love that on a shirt.

Collection of Season 4 Remixes!

Season 4 has had a wide range of songs already and with that comes plenty of awesome remixes. Glad to see the brony musicians getting back into the swing of things and it's nice to see some new faces emerging! Not only have I loved all the songs but i'm really loving these remixes, they're just fantastic, well thought out and have amazing beats. Honestly, you guys, like the artists and plush makers, must be sitting there with your DJ equipment ready to pounce whilst watching the episodes! Keep up the great work.

Here's just some of the fabulous remixes of Season 4 songs so far. Check em out after the break!

Season V is Confirmed Because Roman Numerals Are Cool

Surely you all know by now that our masters have teased us with a new revelation. This addition to the book of chromosomes was sent down from the heavens, stating one important fact.

"Season 5 is confirmed"

Get hype! I always love to hear about the next season being confirmed, especially when it's this early into a currently airing season. It means we know we practically have at least another two years of mucking around posting ponies. It's not even like we can ask the entire "what's your hopes for Season x" thing, since we still have a chock load of Season 4 to go.

Though what do I think about the fandom? Well, some will come and go, I know that for sure. Next lot of drama will surely be about a second Equestria Girls film where Twilight becomes a groupie for Flash Sentry's boy band. It'll end up with Twi being arrested for driving recklessly after taking some strange substance she found behind the bike sheds at Canterlot High.

[Spoilers] Diva Discord!

Not sure if i've ever posted spoilers as such here, think i've always avoided them like the plague. It's not a biggy, I'd say it's worth checking out just for the sheer win this episode synopsis has. But i'll be courteous, you have been warned. In fact, I might add a no-spoilers mode link to the site if anyone is interested in hiding them altogether! Though I guess the title totally gives it away, but you know, the second you see that spoiler box you need to train yourself to pull the power cord from your computer. What about if you're using a laptop, phone or tablet? Out of the Window they go! Read on after the break.

BronyScot: Surprise Nessie Plush!

So, we had just finished a meeting, a few of us had gone to bed, thinking everything was over and done with for the day. When suddenly! We get sent this!! Made by the incredible Greig McGingle! A Nessie plushie! With scarf and all. We really can't get over how amazing this is, it's so well made, it's also his first ever plush, which really speaks a lot for his skill at this craft!

What's even better, Greig's going to donate the plush to our charity auction taking place whilst the event is happening. What a legend! Sadly he doesn't have a Deviant Art profile we could link to!

Pony Books, With Actual Paragraphs!?

I'm sure I have came across these books in passing before but have never really thought too much about them. Always assumed they were picture books. Apparently I was wrong. There is in fact several MLP:FiM books over on Amazon that are, in fact, actual books.

Though maybe the blurb almost sounds like a bit of a fan Brony-fic

"Twilight Sparkle has been crowned Princess of the Crystal Empire, and now she wants to learn how to be a good leader. Inspired by her friend, Princess Cadance, she sets off on a quest to discover the Crystal Heart Spell - a magical spell that will help Twilight Sparkle follow her heart, no matter what. This magical My Little Pony adventure comes with your very own pop-up Princess Twilight Sparkle figure. Once you've read to the story, turn to the back of the book to discover bonus purple activity pages, packed with puzzles, games and more fun!"

Also, "purple activity pages" have they taken up calling Twi "Purple Smart" like some of us do? Also, it's worth checking out the second hand section for dirt cheap ones. I think I might have to pick a few of these up to either do epic readings (yes I know) or reviews (yes, I also know).

There's quite a selection of these books, such as a newer one where Rainbow Dash has to save Daring Do from the IRS, or something.

>>The big issue with making an IRS joke in the UK is it sounds too much like IRA
>>Not a good thing.

Fifty Foot Rainbow Dash Destroys City.

Alright, Alright, maybe she's not quite fifty foot. But she certainly is massive. This oversized Rainbow Dash plush is listed as life size, but if anyone knows their little ponies, ponies are roughly the size of a human hand, or similar to the toys. So this one would be a Titan Pony for sure.

For $1000 starting bid, I wouldn't like to imagine how high this goes. Would be a perfect addition to any mad person's home decor. Heck, kids under 50 lbs can right this thing. In that case most of us bronies would crush it. Though I can imagine it falling over and crushing pets. How many cats and pugs has this thing killed? A lot I tell you, a lot. I wish someone would make one of these things for a really obscure OC, would be hilarious. Like Sir Patric the giant alicorn prince, brother of Celestia also her lover.

Go and put your life savings on the line over on eBay! 

Fanfiction: Wonderbirds by 8_bit

So I popped open the submissions Spreadsheet as I have been letting it get a bit dusty for a while. Well I certainly did find a gem in there. Good old 8_bit is back with a fanfic called Wonderbirds, yes, he went there. It's a Thunderbirds crossover/parody. Haven't read it myself yet, but the blurb did make me chuckle. Reminded me a lot of the cheesy voice over guy they had during the opening credits.

Check out both chapters over on FiM Fiction.

Coco Pommel, worlds best waifu

Looks like the blue maned Manehattenian? manehattanite? Mutton? Erm, New Maner? cutie from yesterday's episode has tugged on the hearts of bronies and well, there's already a crazy amount of artwork of her. It's not really all that surprising knowing this fandom, pretty sure some artists and crafters must sit their at the ready, tool in hand whilst watching each new episode. Anyway, Coco Pommel is official everyone's best waifu for the current time being. Also with the hint over on twitter that she might be making another appearance in the show, lets hope she stays on as Rarity's assistant. That'll be a wonderful development for the show I think, also Spike would be jelly. Obviously she'll totally be shipped with Rarity and they'll adopt an Indian filly or something, totally legit fan theory/show canon, Season 7 confirmed.

Queen of Crystals Shirt on sale over at Shirtpunch!

Ok, I know it was posted on EQD, but I damn love Cadance so I can't not post this here! Over at Shirtpunch, one of those 24 hour shirt sites, they've got this lovely Cadance design selling for around $10 with $6 shipping, which is about £10! Definitely a bargain, pick it up before the timer runs out. I would love more Cadance shirts, more Cadance everything in fact. Cadance bedspread, Cadance onesies, Cadance brand cider.

Ok, maybe I mentioned one pretty pink princess a few too many times in this post, but come on! Look at that shirt design, it's fab.

The Name of Strife - Skybolt

Surprising enough I don't post enough Discord here, I love Discord he is like family to me. This song is surprisingly good, might not have the wubs and dubs of the other Discord song we all love, but damn the lyrics and voice acting in this one are just fabulous. Even tells a sort of story of why Discord does what he does. He's not all that much of a bad guy, honest.