My Little Wraith Pony: The Keeper

This pony was inspired by a wallpaper that an artist named leviiathan had posted, Wraith the Stargate Pony ([link]) from Stargate Atlantis.

It got me thinking: "Boy, it would be fun if someone made that."

Then I got bored and decided to try it myself!

At first I was going to make an exact replica of leviiathan's pony. Then I thought about making Bob or perhaps Steve or maybe even that hulking Mega-Wraith from "The Defiant One." And then I came across the red hair. I had to make a Keeper ([link]).

I found a poor, mauled G1 pony that no-one wanted in a shop. Sure her mane was frizzed and mangled and she smelled like Grandma's. So what if some misguided child decided to see how much damage she (or more than likely he) could do with a bottle of acetone. She's got a rusty tail? Pish-pah! Permanent marker? Okay, that'll be a challenge... But still, I see the beauty in you, you sad and lonely pony! I know there is a wonder buried deep within you.

It's just gonna some work. And a good scrubbing. A dye-job. A complete rehairing. Oh, and don't forget a new paint-job.

*sigh*

You guessed it, it wasn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. And yes, I do have a much greater respect for those who do this pony-customizing all the time. Their skills are mad.

But I did have a great time with my first customization and it was well worth the time and effort.

*edited Aug 13, 2008*

Be sure to check out the adorable wee Wraith-Keeper baby witchcraftywolfen made! She's sucha cute lil evil critter: [link]