Just finished two separate mareathons, Season 1 yesterday and Season 2 today. While I like all but a few episodes, these are the ones that especially stood out to me this time:
- The pilot episodes: I never realized how fantastic the cinematography is here. Pans, zooms, depth of field, all of it was a cut above most other season 1 episodes, on par with a lot of season 2
- Stare Master: Some of the best CMC antics, and some adorable Fluttershy
- A Bird in the Hoof: If these mareathons have done anything, they've reaffirmed Fluttershy as best pony
- Hearth's Warming Eve: While I still don't like the beginning or ending of the episode, the play is very solid, really touching the way it concludes. I don't like Merriwether Williams as a character writer, but as an adventure writer she's great
- It's About Time: Pinkie Pie is hilarious. That's all
In other news, Bronycon is next weekend and it'll be worth livestreaming considering the amount of talent in attendance. I'll post up a link when it arrives.
For those man enough to buy toys, the rumored collector set made with us in mind is coming in August. With exclusive Nightmare Moon, Trixie, and even DJ Pon3 toys, along with Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and two background ponies, it's a must-have for those in dire need of exciting hair brushing action.