My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Things We Saw Today

Things We Saw Today: A Giant Star Wars LEGO X-Wing

by Jill Pantozzi | 5:30 pm, May 25th, 2013

Currently residing in New York’s Times Square – a giant X-Wing Starfighter. And here’s a shot to give you an idea of just how big it really is. See more photos on their Facebook page. (via Geekosystem)

Things We Saw Today: Art Nouveau Katniss Everdeen

by Rebecca Pahle | 5:00 pm, May 15th, 2013

By Megan Lara, available in shirt or poster form at RedBubble.

Here’s the Trailer for My Little Pony‘s Official Alternate Universe High School Setting

by Susana Polo | 1:18 pm, May 14th, 2013

Yup. Hey, I’m not going to cast any judgements from here, but I will say that I’m very curious to see the retail culture in this world where everybody has to find pants and skirts with an image on them that represents their personality and/or life goals. Because that sounds like either a giant improvement or giant un-improvement on our current retail system.

C2E2 Cosplay & More!

by Jill Pantozzi | 3:30 pm, May 3rd, 2013

Two years ago I attended my first Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2 for short). I wasn’t able to make it last year but made a triumphant return last weekend. I sat on the Comix Chix panel (~~to be posted and linked shortly~~), picked up some great art, and saw and participated in some fun cosplay. Take a look at our photo diary of the event.

Things We Saw Today: Build-A-Bear Workshop Embraces My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

by Rebecca Pahle | 5:00 pm, April 4th, 2013

Among the outfits you can dress Build-a-Bear’s new Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash plushes in are capes, skirts, rainbow skates and, my favorite, a knight costume. Head to Nerd Approved for more pictures.

Things We Saw Today: She-Ra Rides Again

by Jill Pantozzi | 5:01 pm, March 19th, 2013

I had heard DC Comics were doing an ongoing Masters of the Universe comic. What I didn’t realized was, She-Ra was going to be in it and apparently she’s going to be He-Man’s enemy. Here she is on the varient cover for the first issue done by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, the series is being written by Keith Giffen with art by Pop Mhan. In stores April 17th. (via MTV Geek)

Dragon Claws, Ponies, Hobbit Holes, & More In This Impressive Pop-Culture Nail Art

by Jill Pantozzi | 10:16 am, March 14th, 2013

We’ve featured KayleighOC’s nail art on The Mary Sue several times before but if she keeps churning out amazing things like this, we’ll keep on posting. Take a look at her latest offerings which include nail art inspired by The Hobbit, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Game of Thrones, and lots more.

(via KayleighOC on DeviantArt)

Things We Saw Today: The Best Capitol Portrait Of Them All

by Jill Pantozzi | 5:01 pm, March 12th, 2013

Ok, so this one was fan made. Still. It’s the best. (via After Ellen)

Amanda Recaps… Last Month [And Needs Your Imaginations! Yes, Yours!]

by Amanda LaPergola | 2:02 pm, February 22nd, 2013

Editor’s Note: We ask contributing writer Amanda LaPergola to report on the world of pop culture with her unique style and insights. Sometimes she does something like that.

“You cannot force this kind of creative process,” she told us once. “It needs to evolve on its own. It’s like Pokémon. You just can’t say to a Pokémon ‘Hey, Pokémon! Be a different Pokémon!’ and expect it to evolve. That is not how it works. First, it needs to spend time jammed up in a constrictive red and white ball. Then, you let it out occasionally to fight other Pokémon to near-death. With time and encouragement, your Pokémon will grow and change from a weird little hamster-thing to a weird little hamster-thing with antlers. And then you get to eat it. I think. I’ve never played Pokémon. Anyway, what was saying? Oh yeah, can you pay for this coffee?”

That was four months ago. We had not heard from Amanda since.

However, just yesterday, a package arrived at Mary Sue headquarters containing what appeared to be a note from Amanda’s mom (“Dear Miss Sue: Please excuse my daughter’s absence over the past few months. She wants me to tell you she had mono, but really she has been searching the internet for the secret fourth season of Downton Abbey she believes Queen Elizabeth is keeping to herself”) and the following pages…

Handmade Jewelry Crafted From Star Wars and MLP Miniatures

by Susana Polo | 10:13 am, February 22nd, 2013

Etsy shop Rockets and Rainbows has a selection of tiny Star Wars and My Little Pony toys that naturally… had to be converted to jewelry. Sadly, this snowspeeder is the only ring available (because who doesn’t want little starships on your fingers) but the rest of the earrings, necklaces, and even a Boushh locket with a tiny Princess Leia and frozen Han Solo inside it are not to be missed.