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Why “My Little Pony” fandom is freaking out over “Equestria Girls”

When is a pony not a pony? When she's transformed into a teenage girl.

On May 15, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Botched “My Little Pony” convention rocks brony fandom

Some worry that LasPegasus Unicon's legacy could jeopardize the future of other fledgling cons in the fandom.

On Mar 11, 2013 by Aja Romano

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The 10 most WTF bootleg My Little Ponies

We've corralled our favorites into the not-quite-as-magical lot.

On Feb 20, 2013 by Aja Romano

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My Little Pony: Sexism Is Magic

The new documentary, Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony, has been criticized for its exclusion of female fans of the hit show.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Hasbro halts production of unauthorized “My Little Pony” video game

Based on the beloved animated series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Fighting is Magic underwent nearly two years of development.

On Feb 13, 2013 by Aja Romano

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A parent’s guide to bronies

Your son is staying up late, talking to strange people on the Internet. Wearing odd clothes. Using incomprehensible slang. Is this Reefer Madness? Maybe. Or perhaps your kid is just a brony.

On Feb 11, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The top 10 most important fandoms of 2012

These communities shaped the way we thought about all fandoms in 2012—largely for the better.

On Dec 26, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Brony fandom commercial hits prime time tonight

The Brony Thank You Fund debuts its homemade video tonight on The Hub.

On Nov 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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5 signs of a fading fandom (and why bronies fit the bill)

Every fandom struggles with the same life cycle. Here's how to know when one is on its way out.

On Oct 17, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Why bronies don’t love Walmart’s “I Love Bronies” T-shirt

The store's attempt to court My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fans backfired because of one big error.

On Oct 9, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Behind “Fallout: Equestria,” the ultimate “My Little Pony” tribute

A look into the surprisingly massive realm of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fanfiction with reclusive author Kkat.

On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Jerry Springer interviews bronies about “Outrageous Guilty Pleasures”

Fans of My Little Pony just got mainstream exposure in perhaps the worst way possible.

On Oct 2, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Bronies raise $57,000 for African orphans

The funds will support a clinic in Uganda and an orphanage in Tanzania.

On Sep 25, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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5 best “Space Jam” theme song remixes

Top picks from the subreddit dedicated to Michael Jordan's looney big-screen adventures.

On Sep 18, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Becoming a brony: 1 man’s brave foray into “My Little Pony” fandom

Chase Hoffberger gets his "cutie mark" at the Brony Fan Fair in Austin, Texas, discovering why the beloved show appeals to Christians and Trekkies.

On Sep 12, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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