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Big week this week for the fandom, and Nemesis and LordFunkyFist are going to talk about it. But first, they go over some quick hits. It's almost entirely about cons and merchandise. Strange, that.

But of course, they talk about the biggest news this week. So big, it shook the fandom to the core: Alicorn princess Twilight Sparkle being confirmed. Their discussion includes whether or not it will be permanent, what this means for the future, and the fandom's reaction. Oh, and the toys. Of course.

Finally, Funky brings fan art back, with 5 pieces to talk about, including a few that pertain to our main topic. Nemesis also has a fanfic to talk about, that once again involves Twilight.

Tune in later this week for a special episode consisting solely of Artfan's interview with Journey of the Spark director, Eric Ridenour.

Brony Thank You Fund looking for volunteers: http://thedailyoat.com/2013/01/28/brony-thank-you-fund-looking-for-volunteers/

The Daily Oat has a handy convention guide: http://thedailyoat.com/2013/02/01/the-daily-oat-convention-guide-2013/

Mane6 released a character showcase of Fluttershy, plus her stage music: http://www.mane6.com/2013/01/fluttershy-character-showcase.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB-o0Pnj1Tk

Las Pegasus Unicon released a tentative panel schedule: http://www.derpyhoovesnews.com/las-pegasus-unicon-panel-schedule/

And that Meghan McCarthy will be attending: http://www.derpyhoovesnews.com/las-pegasus-unicon-announces-meghan-mccarthy/

Trotcon has announced the attendance of Lee Tockar and Heather Breckel: http://thedailyoat.com/2013/02/02/trotcon-announces-lee-tockar-heather-breckel-more/

Fiesta Equestria! has announced Kelly Metzger, Maryke Hendrikse, and Sam Vincent for their con: http://thedailyoat.com/2013/02/02/kelly-metzger-maryke-hendrikse-sam-vincent-attending-fiesta-equestria/

MLP Monopoly is coming: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=USAP10170&mode=retail

Enterplay has announced a Derpy card tin coming to Hot Topic: http://www.derpyhoovesnews.com/hot-topic-getting-a-derpy-tin-on-march-20/

A lot of pony merchandise has been shown at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, including show-accurate plushies: http://www.derpyhoovesnews.com/more-news-on-nici-plushies/
http://www.derpyhoovesnews.com/more-pics-from-nuremberg-toy-fair/
http://www.derpyhoovesnews.com/more-nuremberg-info-new-funrise-plush-and-aj-gets-a-hat/

Princess Twilight Sparkle is official: http://family-room.ew.com/2013/01/29/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-exclusive-twilight-princess/

Art- Battle Ponies without background by cmaggot: http://cmaggot.deviantart.com/art/Battle-Ponies-without-background-346285317

Art- The New Princess by Sajira: http://sajira.deviantart.com/art/The-New-Princess-SPOILERS-351329306

Art- Into Her Own Reflection She Stared by yuji8sushi: http://yuji8sushi.deviantart.com/art/And-Into-Her-Own-Reflection-She-Stared-342509389

Art- Her Turn by KraftSingles: http://kraftsingles.deviantart.com/art/Her-Turn-352163796

Art- Nopony by Fetlocks: http://fetlocks.deviantart.com/art/Nopony-337063945

Fanfic- Hard Reset by Eakin: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67362/hard-reset

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