Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:03 pm
Week of March 30, 2014 New episode: Leap of Faith (Season 4, Episode 20)
Applejack is skeptical of Flim & Flam's Miracle Curative Tonic until Granny Smith tests it, and it seems to work.
My rating: 2/5 Not these two again... -_-
Spotlight episode: The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 (Season 2, Episode 15)
The "World Famous" Flim-Flam Brothers come to Ponyville and try to run the Apple family out of the cider-making business.
My rating: 1.5/5 Those two con artists are possibly the worst characters in the show.
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:30 pm
Week of April 6, 2014 New episode: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 (Season 4, Episode 21)
Twilight tries to help Rainbow Dash study for her Wonderbolts History test, but Rainbow has trouble learning.
My rating 4.5/5 I don't know why, but I found this episode hilarious.
Spotlight episode: Sonic Rainboom (Season , Episode 16)
Rainbow Dash wants to perform a Sonic Rainboom at the Best Young Flyers competition, but can't seem to pull it off.
My rating: 5/5 This was the first episode I ever watched. It will always hold a special place in my heart.
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Sine Radian
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:46 pm
I liked how the "Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3" episode gave me pointers on how to study for my 3 AP Exams...
Valencia Orange
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:34 pm
Sine Radian wrote:
I liked how the "Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3" episode gave me pointers on how to study for my 3 AP Exams...
Who says cartoons can't teach you anything?
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 13, 2014 11:03 pm
Week of April 13, 2014 There was no new episode this week, due to the airing of the season finale of "Littlest Pet Shop" in the normal time slot.
Spotlight episode: The Cutie Mark Chronicles (Season 1, Episode 23)
The girls tell the Cutie Mark Crusaders how they got their cutie marks.
My rating: 5/5 The backstories are amazing, and they tie together in an interesting way.
Bonus spotlight, to make up for the lack of new episode this week! Spotlight episode: Lesson Zero (Season 2, Episode 3)
As the deadline for her weekly letter to Celestia approaches, an unprepared Twilight begins to panic.
My rating: 4.5/5 Insane Twilight kinda scared me...
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:31 pm
Week of April 20, 2014 New episode: Trade Ya (Season 4, Episode 22)
The girls go to the Rainbow Falls Trader's Convention, but everypony has trouble getting what they want.
My rating: 5/5 I love flea markets. You could find just about anything there.
Spotlight episode: Too Many Pinkie Pies (Season 3, Episode 3)
Pinkie discovers the Mirror Pool, a magical pond that creates a duplicate of whoever looks into it.
My rating: 4.5/5 It's the Pinkiepocalypse! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!
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Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:36 pm
Happy Easter, everypony! I know it isn't exactly Easter related, but enjoy this special spotlight episode anyways!
April 20, 2014 - Easter Sunday Special Spotlight episode: Read It and Weep (Season 2, Episode 16)
Rainbow Dash is hospitalized with a broken wing and must resort to reading to pass the time, even though she hates reading.
My rating: 4/5 I want a real-life Daring Do series.
Twilight Sparkle
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:42 pm
Fun fact: The character "Stellar Eclipse" (the pony from the Discord lamp stand, with his back legs on wheels) was voiced by Sylvain Levasseur Portelance, a teen with spinal muscular atrophy type 3. The Make-a-Wish Foundation reached out to Hasbro to make this possible. Thank you. Make-a-Wish Foundation, for making our friend's wish come true.
Shadewing
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:47 pm
Twilight Sparkle wrote:
Fun fact: The character "Stellar Eclipse" (the pony from the Discord lamp stand, with his back legs on wheels) was voiced by Sylvain Levasseur Portelance, a teen with spinal muscular atrophy type 3. The Make-a-Wish Foundation reached out to Hasbro to make this possible. Thank you. Make-a-Wish Foundation, for making our friend's wish come true.
So there is still good left in the world...
Looks like I won't be joining Nightmare on the moon after all. Sorry, Nightie.
Princess Luna
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:55 pm
Shadewing wrote:
Looks like I won't be joining Nightmare on the moon after all. Sorry, Nightie.
SHADEWING!! WE HAD A DEAL!!
All joking aside, I'm glad that Make-a-Wish did that for Mr. Portelance. It almost makes up for what they did to Derpy... Almost. It's adorable, not insulting... *grumble grumble*
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:27 pm
Week of April 27, 2014 New episode: Inspiration Manifestation (Season 4, Episode 23)
Rarity goes mad with power after she learns a spell that gives her imagination physical form.
My rating: 4/5 This makes four of the Mane 6 that have lost their sanity at some point in the series.
Spotlight episode: Applebuck Season (Season 1, Episode 4)
An exhausted Applejack is determined to harvest all of Sweet Apple Acres on her own.
My rating: 4/5 Exhausted Applejack reminds me of myself when I don't get enough sleep.
There's only two more weeks left in Season 4, and as such, I'd like to present...
THE BEST OF SEASON 4
BEST MOMENTS Twilight's first official acts as Princess! We learn that Daring Do is real! Rarity Takes Manehattan! Pinkie may or may not be related to Applejack! Weird Al Yankovic guest-stars! Fluttershy's beautiful singing voice! Twilight Time! We meet Pinkie's sister, Maud! Luna visits Sweetie Belle's dreams! Rainbow Dash is taking steps toward becoming a Wonderbolt!
Five mysteriously shiny objects!
As the season winds down, I suggest you go back and re-watch each episode in preparation for "Equestria Games" this Saturday, and "Twilight's Kingdom" next Saturday! Until then, keep smiling!
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun May 04, 2014 10:05 pm
Week of May 4, 2014 New episode: Equestria Games (Season 4, Episode 24)
Spike is given the task of lighting the torch at the Equestria Games, but he gets stage fright. Meanwhile, the Ponyville & Cloudsdale teams compete for first place.
My rating: 5/5 After over a year of buildup... It's here! And Spike gets to be awesome again!
Spotlight episode: The Last Roundup (Season 2, Episode 14)
Applejack leaves Ponyville suddenly after the Equestria Rodeo contest.
My rating: 5/5 That ending is perfect. That's all I can say.
It's almost here! This Saturday, the finale of Season 4 will be aired. Below is the official summary. If you don't want to see it, don't click the spoiler tag!
Season 4 Finale: Twilight's Kingdom:
Princess Twilight Sparkle continues to struggle with her identity as a princess and her role as the newest member of Equestrian royalty. When Princess Celestia has a premonition about a mysterious evil foe from the past and turns to an unlikely source for help, Twilight Sparkle feels extra pressure to prove her worth.
In hopes that it will provide some insight as to the kind of princess she is meant to be, Twilight Sparkle focuses her attention on opening the chest that was given to her by the Tree of Harmony. Secrets are revealed and mysteries are unraveled as all of Equestria joins forces to stop this new threat.
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:04 pm
I just couldn't wait until tomorrow to post this. This was hands-down the best episode of Season 4.
May 10, 2014 New episode: Twilight's Kingdom (Season 4, Episodes 25 and 26)
Part 1: When a villain from Equestria's history returns to drain all magic from the world, it's up to the princesses to stop him.
Part 2: Celestia, Luna, and Cadance make a great sacrifice to ensure the safety of Twilight and all of Equestria.
My rating: 5/5 There are no words to describe how perfect this was. This may have replaced A Canterlot Wedding as my favorite episode.
Now that the finale is over... How will these events affect Season 5?
Predictions (spoilers for the episode):
Well, firstly, we now know that the Mane 6 can access the powers of the Elements by using the box. Perhaps they'll utilize this power again in the future.
Secondly, the old Golden Oaks Library we know and love is gone. In its place, we have Twilight's castle. While I'm going to miss the old treehouse, I'm excited to see what the new castle holds. Maybe it has a giant library, far more extensive than Golden Oaks had? (And no, I'm not going to change the forum's logo. Golden Oaks may be gone, but it will live on forever in our hearts [and in reruns ])
Thirdly, we now know that (at least) Alicorns can transfer their magic to another. I predict that Twilight may transfer her power to another at some point.
Finally, the Mane 6 have become a council of sorts. Maybe we'll see some royal duties that the Mane 6 get involved in.
Aside from predictions related to the episode, I predict all of the following:
Trixie will return again We'll see more of Applejack's family We finally see Rainbow Dash/Fluttershy's parents (wishful thinking on my part, but hey, it could happen) Apple Bloom is visited by Luna (the other Crusaders have been) Another great evil will threaten Equestria (as is tradition with the premiere/finale of each season) Backstory with Celestia/Luna/Cadance Dash training to be a Wonderbolt Fluttershy overcoming her stage fright and becoming one of the Ponytones Rarity's career expanding to other cities
Other than that, I hope for more of the same amazing content that Hasbro has been providing since 2010. Unfortunately, we won't know anything for sure until next year.
BUT! Don't be sad! We have some other awesome things to look forward to. For example...
Equestria Girls 2: Rainbow Rocks!!
Plus, it's been confirmed that there will be a side series entitled Equestria Academy. It premieres in Paris this November, but there's still no release date for North American viewers.
As a side note, episode spotlights will return to one every week. However, once I've spotlighted every episode, I will be going back and spotlighting them all again. Plus, Season 4 episodes are now in the spotlight rotation, so we shouldn't run out of episodes before Season 5 starts (unless it starts late 2015...)
I'll see you tomorrow for the first post-S4 spotlight. Until then, take care, and remember... The magic of friendship doesn't just exist in Equestria, it's everywhere. You can seek it out. Or you can forever be alone. The choice is yours. -Twilight Sparkle, Equestria Girls
Shadewing
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:07 pm
That's a lot of text, Axle. How long did it take you to type all of that and format it?
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:10 pm
Shadewing wrote:
That's a lot of text, Axle. How long did it take you to type all of that and format it?
30-40 minutes. I work hard on these spotlights. A normal one (before Season 4) took about 10 minutes to type up. Once I switched to two episodes, it took 15-20 minutes to type up the post. I have high standards for production value, in case you couldn't tell.
Shadewing
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:11 pm
Axle Gear wrote:
I have high standards for production value, in case you couldn't tell.
Oh, I could tell. That's why I look forward to every new spotlight. You're the only one I know of who does everything so thoroughly.
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:13 pm
Shadewing wrote:
I look forward to every new spotlight.
You have no idea how much that means to me. I'm glad that people see and appreciate my work.
Sine Radian
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 4:40 pm
The finale was one of the episodes that caused not only a emotional response, but a physiological response.
Lunaria
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 5:53 pm
I'm not going to lie. I cried a lot. That finale was just beautiful.
Sine Radian
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 6:55 pm
As a result of the finale, the name of the forum has to change.
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 10, 2014 7:53 pm
Sine Radian wrote:
As a result of the finale, the name of the forum has to change.
As I explained in my predictions, the forum will remain as it is, unless I decide to change it to a different locale altogether (which may or may not be happening soon... )
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sun May 11, 2014 11:22 pm
Week of May 11, 2014 Spotlight episode: A Dog and Pony Show (Season 1, Episode 19)
On a hunt for gems, Rarity is kidnapped by Diamond Dogs and forced to dig for them.
My rating: 4/5 Whining Rarity = Comedy Gold
In order to build some hype for Rainbow Rocks, I'd like to also spotlight the Equestria Girls shorts. Enjoy!
Music To My Ears (Feat. DJ PON-3)
Guitar Centered (Feat. Rainbow Dash)
Hamstocalypse Now (Feat. Fluttershy)
Pinkie on the One (Feat. Pinkie Pie [duh])
Player Piano (Feat. Rarity)
I don't know about you, but I'm hyped for the movie. I just hope there's a theater near me that will be playing it. Until next time, remember...
While friendship is about giving of ourselves to friends, it's also about accepting what our friends have to offer. ~Twilight Sparkle, Applebuck Season
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat May 24, 2014 9:29 pm
Ah! I forgot to post a spotlight last Sunday! I'm so sorry! I know it's really late, but here it is.
Week of May 18, 2014 Spotlight episode: The Mysterious Mare Do-Well [Season 2, Episode 8]
Rainbow Dash's position as the town hero is challenged by a mysterious masked pony.
My rating: 5/5 I love the idea of a masked hero with no real superpowers rescuing people. Maybe that's why I like Batman so much...
I'd like to take this moment to draw attention to the absolutely subarashii Japanese dub of the show, My Little Pony: Tomodachi wa Mahou. They may only have seasons 1 and 2 dubbed as of now, but the voicing is great and very accurate. Here's the Japanese dub of the above spotlight episode, with English subtitles.
Tomodachi wa Mahou S2E08 - Enter the Mysterious Masked Pony!
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Mon May 26, 2014 6:37 pm
I'm really getting bad at remembering to post spotlights. Sorry again, everyone. I'll try to remember next time.
Week of May 25, 2014 Spotlight episode: Suited for Success (Season 1, Episode 14)
Rarity offers to make her friends dresses for the Gala, but she is quickly overwhelmed by the workload.
My rating: 4/5 Drama queen Rarity = hilarious
Axle Gear Admin
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Subject: Re: Episode of the Week Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:41 pm
I swear, I have the memory of a goldfish. I always forget to post the spotlights. Here it is, and I promise it won't happen again.
Week of June 1, 2014 Spotlight episode: Boast Busters (Season 1, Episode 6)
A boastful stage magician named Trixie appears in Ponyville and tells fabricated stories to show off. Despite urges from her friends, Twilight refuses to upstage Trixie, because she doesn't want to be seen as a show-off as well.
My rating: 5/5 The GREAT and POWERFUL TRIXIE demands a 5 star rating!
I'll see you tomorrow with the next spotlight (if I remember). Until next time...
Waiting for what your heart desires can be really hard. So, you may try to take a shortcut. But this dishonesty never works, because you didn't earn what your heart desired. The only cure is being honest with yourself, and others. And that's something every heart desires. ~Apple Bloom, The Cutie Pox
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