Bronies at the Bay Area Brony Spectacular
Fan artist Brandon Stone poses with one of his creations, a Pinkie Pie figurine, in his shirt pocket. Brandon enjoys the creativeness of My Little Pony, “the humor is something kids can enjoy but it’s also for grown ups.” He started making his own figurines when he found the mass-produced toys lacking in sophistication, and was encouraged by friends to sell them at conventions. “With this fandom I’m learned to stop focusing on what other people think,” Brandon says about the effect of joining the community of bronies. “It’s a social gathering where all share a common bond.... I’m meeting people and I’m a part of something.”