Finding My Little Pony

Tootsie4ever

8 May 202410:18

Summary

TLDRIn this engaging video, Tootsie Forever shares his passion for collecting My Little Pony merchandise. He takes viewers on a journey through various shopping experiences, including a visit to a town flea market where he discovers a range of Pony items, from a Twilight beanie baby to a Rarity figure. He also explores truck stops, where he finds unique items like a Pegasus hood ornament and a bootleg Equestria Girls toy. Tootsie's online shopping adventures lead him to a vinyl record of Equestria's greatest hits and a Rainbow Dash coloring poster. The video concludes with the arrival of a special package containing MLP vinyl records and the acquisition of bootleg DVDs for seasons 4-9 of Friendship is Magic, which were never officially released. Tootsie's enthusiasm and humor make this a delightful watch for any My Little Pony fan.

Takeaways

🎥 The video features Tootsie Forever, a My Little Pony enthusiast, discussing his recent activities and his passion for collecting My Little Pony merchandise.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tootsie has been busy with life events such as work, family, and even the possibility of starting a family, which he humorously mentions.
🌈 Tootsie showcases his collection of My Little Pony toys, particularly those related to Brenman's magic, and shares his excitement for the franchise.
🏬 The video documents Tootsie's journey to various stores, online platforms like eBay, and social media marketplaces to find and purchase My Little Pony items.
🛍️ At a town flea market, Tootsie discovers a variety of My Little Pony toys, some of which are in need of a bit of cleaning or restoration.
🚗 Tootsie talks about his travels across America, which allows him to visit different stores and occasionally come across My Little Pony merchandise.
🚛 During his travels, Tootsie finds peculiar My Little Pony items at truck stops, including a Pegasus hood ornament and a bootleg Equestria Girls figure.
🎶 He also mentions purchasing a My Little Pony vinyl record, which he considers a rare and expensive item for collectors.
🎨 Tootsie experiments with a My Little Pony coloring poster, which requires only water to bring the colors to life, and he expresses satisfaction with the result.
📦 He receives a package containing MLP vinyl records and is thrilled to find them in pristine condition.
📺 Tootsie discusses buying bootleg DVDs for My Little Pony's Friendship is Magic seasons 4 through 9, as the official releases were not available.
📺 Despite the bootleg nature of some DVDs, Tootsie expresses his love for physical media and is happy to have a complete collection.

Q & A

Why did Tootsie not post for several months?
-Tootsie was busy with work and family commitments.
What is Tootsie's favorite thing to do related to My Little Pony?
-Tootsie's favorite thing is collecting everything related to Brerman's magic.
What is the name of the series that Tootsie is starting?
-The series is called 'Finding Pony'.
What was Tootsie's strategy when looking for pony merchandise at the flea market?
-Tootsie planned to visit different stores, check out eBay listings, and even go to sketchy places on Facebook Marketplace.
Why did Tootsie pass on the My Little Pony bike at the flea market?
-Tootsie passed on the bike because it was too expensive and too small for him.
What kind of My Little Pony merchandise did Tootsie find at a truck stop?
-Tootsie found a Pinkie Pie squishy and a bootleg My Little Pony Equestria Girls figure at a truck stop.
What is the significance of the Pegasus hood ornament Tootsie found at the world's largest truck stop in Iowa?
-The Pegasus hood ornament swings in the wind, and Tootsie thought it would be a fun way to indicate when a tornado is coming since he lives in Oklahoma.
What are the contents of the My Little Pony vinyl records that Tootsie found?
-The vinyl records contain a few songs from the first few seasons of the series.
Why did Tootsie decide to get a plush of the character Gas?
-Tootsie's girlfriend's favorite character is Gas, and over time, Tootsie has grown fond of the character as well.
What was the issue with obtaining a plush of the character Gas?
-Most plush makers had long waiting lists, with some stating a wait time of up to 2 years for commissions to open.
What was Tootsie's experience with the My Little Pony Rainbow Dash coloring poster from Hobby Lobby?
-Tootsie found the coloring poster to be fun, but noted that it lacked all the colors needed for a complete Rainbow Dash and resulted in a look closer to Generation 3 Rainbow Dash.
How did Tootsie acquire the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic DVDs for seasons 4 to 9?
-Tootsie bought bootleg versions of seasons 8 and 9 on eBay since the official releases were never made available.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 My Little Pony Collecting Adventures

The video begins with the host, Tootsie forever, addressing his absence from posting and shares his busy life with work, family, and hypothetical life events. He expresses his passion for My Little Pony, particularly Brenman's magic-related items, and introduces a new series called 'Finding Pony.' The first episode follows his journey to a town flea market with his friend Mike, where they search for My Little Pony merchandise. They find various items like a Twilight beanie baby, a Rarity toy with its tag, and a Scootaloo spaghetti-haired man, among others. Tootsie also mentions finding a Build-A-Bear Twilight and a Rainbow Dash in a box, but he already owns them. The flea market segment ends with the discovery of a Friendship is Magic bike, which Tootsie reluctantly passes on due to its size and cost.

05:02

🚚 Travels and Finds Across America

The host continues his journey across America, visiting truck stops and various stores, where he finds an assortment of My Little Pony items. He comes across a Pegasus hood ornament at the world's largest truck stop in Iowa and contemplates using it as a tornado indicator in Oklahoma. During downtime, he indulges in online shopping and acquires a vinyl record of 'Greatest Hits of Equestria,' which he notes is rare and expensive. He also orders a plush of the character Gas from Deviant Art, after learning that his girlfriend's favorite character is Gas. Tootsie visits Hobby Lobby, where he finds a Rainbow Dash coloring poster and a pony cup. He tests the coloring poster with water and a Q-tip, resulting in a painting that resembles Generation 3 Rainbow Dash. The segment concludes with the arrival of a package containing MLP vinyl records, which he excitedly opens and confirms they work perfectly.

10:03

📦 Unboxing and Seasonal DVD Collection

Tootsie receives a package containing Friendship is Magic season sets on DVD. He mentions purchasing the entire stack from eBay, noting that seasons 8 and 9 were never officially released but he found bootleg versions. He expresses his love for physical media and is pleased to have all the seasons, despite the two bootleg versions. The video ends with a call to action, encouraging viewers to check out other videos and consider subscribing for more content.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Tootsie

Tootsie is the name of the person narrating the video. It is a nickname or a pseudonym used by the content creator to identify themselves to their audience. In the context of the video, Tootsie is a collector of My Little Pony merchandise and shares their experiences with their viewers.

💡My Little Pony

My Little Pony is a media franchise developed by Hasbro, which includes television series, toys, and other merchandise. It is the central theme of the video as the narrator, Tootsie, is a collector of My Little Pony items and discusses their collection and the process of acquiring new items.

💡Flea Market

A flea market is a place where used or collectible items are sold by various vendors, often outdoors. In the video, Tootsie visits a town flea market as part of their journey to find and collect My Little Pony merchandise, which is a significant part of the video's narrative.

💡Merchandise

Merchandise refers to goods or products officially produced or sold related to a particular brand, in this case, My Little Pony. The term is used throughout the video as Tootsie is on a quest to find and collect various My Little Pony merchandise, which is the main focus of the video.

💡Ebay

Ebay is an online marketplace where people can buy and sell a wide range of goods and services. In the context of the video, Tootsie mentions checking out Ebay listings as part of their search for My Little Pony merchandise, indicating the use of online platforms in addition to physical locations for collecting.

💡Haggle

Haggle is the act of negotiating or arguing over the price of something, typically in a marketplace. Tootsie mentions that they might have to haggle with flea market vendors to negotiate a fair price for the My Little Pony toys, which are sometimes overpriced.

💡Twilight

Twilight is a character from the My Little Pony franchise, specifically the 'Friendship is Magic' series. In the video, Tootsie finds a Twilight beanie baby and a Build-A-Bear Twilight, indicating the variety of merchandise available for this popular character.

💡Bootleg

Bootleg refers to an unauthorized or counterfeit copy of an original work. In the video, Tootsie discovers a bootleg My Little Pony item at a truck stop, which is a lower-quality imitation of the original merchandise, reflecting the diversity of products one might encounter in their search.

💡Vinyl Record

A vinyl record is a type of physical media used for storing recorded music. Tootsie finds a My Little Pony vinyl record, which is a collectible item for fans of the franchise. It contains a few songs from the series and is noted for being rare and expensive.

💡DeviantArt

DeviantArt is an online community where artists and designers can showcase their work. Tootsie mentions DeviantArt in the context of commissioning a plush toy of a character named Gas, which is not a pony but a bird, highlighting the custom and unique aspects of collecting within the My Little Pony community.

💡Physical Media

Physical media refers to tangible forms of media like DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records. Tootsie expresses a preference for physical media over digital formats, as evidenced by their purchase of My Little Pony DVDs, which they collect despite some being bootleg versions.

Highlights

Tootsie forever returns after a hiatus due to work and family commitments.

Tootsie expresses his love for collecting My Little Pony merchandise, particularly Brenman's magic-related items.

The new series 'Finding Pony' documents Tootsie's journey to various stores and online platforms to collect My Little Pony items.

Tootsie and his friend Mike visit a town flea market in search of pony merchandise.

At the flea market, Tootsie finds a variety of My Little Pony toys, some of which require cleaning or minor touch-ups.

An unusual find at the market is a Scootaloo spaghetti-haired man, a rare item even in large stores like Walmart.

Tootsie discovers a Build-A-Bear Twilight, but already owns one, highlighting the extent of his collection.

A Rainbow Dash in a box and a potential knockoff Apple Bloom shirt are also found, but Tootsie already has them.

A sealed Rarity toy is found for a dollar, but Tootsie misses the opportunity due to lack of cash.

Tootsie encounters a legendary My Little Pony, Friendship is Magic bike but decides it's not worth the cost.

During travels across America, Tootsie has access to a wide range of stores where he occasionally finds My Little Pony items.

Tootsie plans to buy Pony Juice drinks to review, showcasing his dedication to the My Little Pony franchise.

A bootleg My Little Pony item is found at a truck stop, featuring characters in unusual poses.

At the world's largest truck stop in Iowa, Tootsie finds a Pegasus hood ornament, adding to his unique collection.

Online shopping yields a 'Greatest Hits of Equestria' vinyl record, a rare and expensive find for a die-hard fan.

Tootsie commissions a plush of Grannie Pie, a character that has grown on him due to his girlfriend's influence.

A My Little Pony Rainbow Dash coloring poster is found at Hobby Lobby, prompting Tootsie to test its effectiveness.

Tootsie successfully completes the coloring poster, noting that it was enjoyable despite the limited colors available.

The arrival of MLP vinyl records is a significant moment, as they are carefully unboxed and tested for playback.

Tootsie purchases bootleg DVDs of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic seasons 8 and 9, as official releases are unavailable.

The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more content, emphasizing Tootsie's commitment to creating videos.