2012: A Look Back

Seems the thing to do, this time of year.

2012 started out with a new job, and to celebrate, a new Pony as well: Brazil Heart Throb.  I had been saving up for this girl for awhile.  It's a slippery slope down into the Nirvana Pony world.  :P

Pony Room organization continued.  A proper door was added to the Pony Room to keep the kittens out.  I finally tackled the giant pile of backcards and packaging and got it organized.  I also got a bit further along in my quest to get everything photographed and catalogued (but there's always so much more to do!)

I did several commissions this year, including one for a good Brony friend, DJ Midli.  I loved doing the sculpt on this pony.  I always enjoy a major sculpt project, and I'm thrilled with how this one turned out.  But I'll also be glad when Hasbro starts putting out more boy ponies so I can just paint them to make a custom.

Of course, there was the annual trip to the MLP Fair, this year in Orlando in July.  No one was more surprised than I when my custom Starscape won first prize in the original creations category.  I'm really proud of this custom, but she was up against some tough competition, and it was a real honour to win.

The second half of the year saw lots of customizing, much of it with geek themes.  I sold many customs at Ottawa Geek Market and had a great time at that show.  I also took part in the Arena Halloween Custom swap, as usual.

I ended the year with not one but FOUR Holiday Displays showcasing each generation of MLP through December.  I also took part in the Arena Advent Swap for the 2nd year in a row, buying for the lovely Jemofirongate and receiving from the lovely Honeycomb.  What a great way to end out the year!

Jem's swap package, ready to go!

Just one of the great ponies I received from Honeycomb

What is coming for 2013?  Another great trip to the Fair with Roomy, more Pony Room organization, more Ponies, and more Customs.  Right then, let's get started...

Elf