
“I have always wanted to go to Bron圜on.’ said 12-year-old Elisa Musacchio of Orlando, Fla. As far as why he likes ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,’ he said “a couple of friends watched it, I liked it and liked the community, so I figured why not come down and meet up with some people.” (Christopher T. “She stood out to me because I really like warm colors, and she’s pretty much all warm colors,” he said. Assaf/Baltimore Sun Photo)ĭerek Robbin, of High Point, N.C., walked around Bron圜on carrying Noi, one of the background fillies. “Fancypants was featured in only one episode, and although he had a very major role in that episode, he isn’t given much attention in the community.” (Christopher T. We see way too many people dressed up as the main characters,” he said. “I really enjoy dressing up as characters who do not get very much love in the show.

Jason Lenowsky, from Washington Township, N.J., dressed as ‘My Little Pony’ character Fancypants on the second day of Bron圜on in Baltimore. “I love honestly the bright colors, the happiness within it.” said Violet Solberg, from Levenworth, Kan., about ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.’ “There are sad times, but those sad times are always overcome by friendship.”

It gives you something to talk about, and it’s just wonderful to be around people who are just like you.” (Christopher T. “They’re all people that are like me - super geeky and maybe not the most socially-able to talk to people real easily. “The only reason I really do this is to make people smile,” Sykesville resident Brittney Drummey said of participating in cosplay at Bron圜on.

“It is one of those characters everyone loves to hate.” (Christopher T. She is hated as much she is loved,” Lawton said. “I like the character - it is almost like a cult character. Robert Sallee, from Lawton, Ok., dressed as ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ character Trixie on the second day of Bron圜on at the Baltimore Convention Center. “Even though it is a kids’ show, some of the background stuff is clearly straight up for adults.” (Christopher T. “I identify with this character so much, because she is so fun and lovable and wants to give everyone hugs and smiles,” Kaplain said. Stephanie Kaplan, of Staten Island, N.Y., dressed as ‘My Little Pony’ character Pinkie Pie on the second day of Bron圜on at the Baltimore Convention Center. And then people come up to you and say, ‘Hey, you got an awesome costume’ and that’s always good, isn’t it?” (Christopher T. “It’s really fun.” James Whitehead, of Sharon, Vt., says of dressing up in costume at Bron圜on. “It’s strangely just really addictive,” Matthew Williamson said of ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.’ “The show is really cute and adorable, but it touches parts that kind of hits my nostalgia from when I was a kid – but at the same time relates to current things I deal with every day.” Williamson, who is from Lexington, Ky., dressed as DJ Pon-3 on the Saturday of Bron圜on at the Baltimore Convention Center. As long as you are interested in the show and show a passion for it, everybody just treats you like family. “Everything that the show embodies… there’s no room for negative feeling. “This is, I think the largest brony gathering as far as conventions and I didn’t want to miss it.” said Jackson Yuen, of Burlington, N.C.

“It’s a good show,” Kayla Cutillo, 17, said of ‘My Little Pony,’ “but the fans make it such a cool fanbase to be in.” Kayla and Shane Cutillo, 13, of Lancaster, Pa., pose for a photo at Bron圜on 2013, held in the Baltimore Convention Center.
