There's some crazy rumor going around that American pharaoh will be at 'Fest'. I'm kind of just laughing in the corner. It would be a million kinds of awesome if he was at Breyerfest, but Breyer would have announced that a while ago if it was true. (telling the world sooner means more ticket sales over all).
On the topic of AP I'm getting really teed off at complete strangers. On the CC forums there's a discussion on why California Chrome should be a Breyer. I totally agree on the Chrome matter- I love that horse more than I love American Pharaoh- but some person posted something along the lines of this:
Yes, Breyer, please make an ACCURATE California Chrome model! And while your at it, make an ACCURATE American Pharoah model that isn't Resin or Porcelain!!!!
Can you say barf in my mouth? It's like no one saw the Sports Illustrator cover on which he looks exactly like the Ruffian mold. No one seems to realize that the Resin piece is just a more detailed version of the Ruffian, with tack and rider. It's the same pose, people. I'm seriously grounding my teeth together. First of all, Breyer is NOT making 3 Traditional scale AP models. Second of all, what do these people want? Breyer to scrape together a new mold just for him after they've released 5 other American Pharoah models in various scales, materials, and with custom tails? American Pharoah got his moment in the Breyer sunshine, it's over.
Fine fine I'll grow up now...
The next Stablemates Club model was released a few days ago; a yummy dappled grey G3 Warmblood. The Jane Lunger SMs are my favorites and I like Sylvester a lot. I'll order him later this week, possibly with another Collector Club Grab Bag.
Spose that's all. Net time- Shanonndell.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Friday, April 15, 2016
In General
Well the general consensus of Estrela is that he is ugly, and inappropriate. I agree with the inappropriate bit, but I'm not going to complain about the 'shade of brown' and say he suffers from 'extreme ugliness syndrome'.
Apparently there's rumor the mold was modified to a mare- love that.
Anyway, remember that list of things Breyer needed to reveal a while back? Here, I'll show it again:
- Live Show Grand Prize
-Live Show Reserve Prize
-Diorama Contest Prize
-Connoisseur Store Special
-Other Store Special
-North America, Austraila, and China Special Runs (Antarctica seems unlikely. We'll see.)
-The name of the Surprise Model Run
-All of the Auction Pieces
-The One Day Stablemates
-The Souvenir Shop special runs
Let's update it.
-Live Show Grand Prize
-Live Show Reserve Prize
-Diorama Contest Prize
-Connoisseur Store Special
-Other Store Special(s)
-North America, Austraila, and China Special Runs
-The name of the Surprise Model Run
-All of the Auction Pieces
-The One Day Stablemates
-The Souvenir Shop special runs
Still quite a lot to go! (I highlighted the things that have been revealed)
The Live Auction revealing will begin the first of July, or the last days of June, but the rest I hope to see be revealed once (or, on rare occasions, twice) a week till then. (There's 10 weeks till the Live Auction Count Down) There will be numerous Souvenir Shop runs and Store Specials which will help with that, I think. The One Day SMs will be revealed the last week in April, and the Live Show prizes will both be revealed the same week- possibly this week. I spose that's all.
But If you haven't listened to T Swift's New Romantics then your really missing out. The beat is just awesome, so easy to wrap your arms around. I. Love. it. And the lyrics are so awesome. I've compiled a few for you [bc I was bored] below.
Peace out bro-
Apparently there's rumor the mold was modified to a mare- love that.
Anyway, remember that list of things Breyer needed to reveal a while back? Here, I'll show it again:
- Live Show Grand Prize
-Live Show Reserve Prize
-Diorama Contest Prize
-Connoisseur Store Special
-Other Store Special
-North America, Austraila, and China Special Runs (Antarctica seems unlikely. We'll see.)
-The name of the Surprise Model Run
-All of the Auction Pieces
-The One Day Stablemates
-The Souvenir Shop special runs
Let's update it.
-Live Show Grand Prize
-Live Show Reserve Prize
-Diorama Contest Prize
-Connoisseur Store Special
-Other Store Special(s)
-North America, Austraila, and China Special Runs
-The name of the Surprise Model Run
-All of the Auction Pieces
-The One Day Stablemates
-The Souvenir Shop special runs
Still quite a lot to go! (I highlighted the things that have been revealed)
The Live Auction revealing will begin the first of July, or the last days of June, but the rest I hope to see be revealed once (or, on rare occasions, twice) a week till then. (There's 10 weeks till the Live Auction Count Down) There will be numerous Souvenir Shop runs and Store Specials which will help with that, I think. The One Day SMs will be revealed the last week in April, and the Live Show prizes will both be revealed the same week- possibly this week. I spose that's all.
But If you haven't listened to T Swift's New Romantics then your really missing out. The beat is just awesome, so easy to wrap your arms around. I. Love. it. And the lyrics are so awesome. I've compiled a few for you [bc I was bored] below.
The Parent-Yes
So.. the final Breyerfest Special Run has been reveled. And... I don't even know where to start.
It was obvious from the beginning that it was on a Moody mold- but the second sneak peak was a puzzler, with what looked like a giant golden bouncy ball in the corner. I really thought it might be the Ethereal mold, though since the beginning of the Fest Hype I'd been thinking that the Silver mold would be the Decorator this year; because Breyer's going BIG this year.
But, despite my prediction proved right, I'm on the fence about this horse.
I'm probably just disappointed that it's not a shiny Olympic Torch horse, because I thought that concept (proposed by the Breyer History Diva) was brilliant.
But he is weird.
Weird is my thing. But this is... an intense level of weird...
A creepy lady in skimpy clothing on the tummy of a horse? Ok that's pushing my boundaries a bit...
I do find it rather amusing that, despite the lady in skimpy clothes, the horse's 'stallion parts' are blurred. That's something, right?
The rest of the model is really very cool, but the 'Samba Dancer' is just creeping me out.
This is what Breyer had to say about him in the newest blog post, where he was revealed.
This Carnival Star is on the fan favorite Pegasus version of the Silver mold. The mold was sculpted by Kathleen Moody and first introduced in 2001. Estrela do Carnaval has a rich, chocolate brown base with fiery mane, tail, and wings reminiscent of Carnivals held across Brazil. The best part? An iconic Samba dancer in costume on the horse's belly which was painted by Kathleen Moody.
I will say that the 'best part' is not the samba dancer (for me). It seems weird that Breyer decided that this design was a good choice, and (more than likely) commissioned Kathleen Moody to draw it for them.. I also have to wonder about piece count and price tag. I'm going to say he will be $85 at fest, because the paint job will cost a lot to produce (and he's a Pegasus). The demand shouldn't be huge on him so the piece count... 700 maybe? 750? I don't know, just speculation here.
His name is Estrela Do Carnivale, which I have no idea what that translates to in English. The language is Corsican, but I don't think that's really relevant.
One thing this boy won't be getting is parent approval. The design is inappropriate, and when Dad sees it in the program... he'll cover the horse with his hand when asking you to choose which 2 special runs you want.
(also what's appropriate about putting a girl in skimpy clothing on a male horse's stomach? Just... weird)
I will say he does adhere to the theme, and will be a 'neat' collectors piece some day. Over all, he is 'neat' just odd and inappropriate at the same time.
I don't think I'll be getting him. He didn't get parent approval in this house, so if I take one home it will be either snuck home, or for a friend.
It was obvious from the beginning that it was on a Moody mold- but the second sneak peak was a puzzler, with what looked like a giant golden bouncy ball in the corner. I really thought it might be the Ethereal mold, though since the beginning of the Fest Hype I'd been thinking that the Silver mold would be the Decorator this year; because Breyer's going BIG this year.
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| the second 'sneak peak' |
But, despite my prediction proved right, I'm on the fence about this horse.
I'm probably just disappointed that it's not a shiny Olympic Torch horse, because I thought that concept (proposed by the Breyer History Diva) was brilliant.
But he is weird.
Weird is my thing. But this is... an intense level of weird...
I do find it rather amusing that, despite the lady in skimpy clothes, the horse's 'stallion parts' are blurred. That's something, right?
The rest of the model is really very cool, but the 'Samba Dancer' is just creeping me out.
This is what Breyer had to say about him in the newest blog post, where he was revealed.
This Carnival Star is on the fan favorite Pegasus version of the Silver mold. The mold was sculpted by Kathleen Moody and first introduced in 2001. Estrela do Carnaval has a rich, chocolate brown base with fiery mane, tail, and wings reminiscent of Carnivals held across Brazil. The best part? An iconic Samba dancer in costume on the horse's belly which was painted by Kathleen Moody.
I will say that the 'best part' is not the samba dancer (for me). It seems weird that Breyer decided that this design was a good choice, and (more than likely) commissioned Kathleen Moody to draw it for them.. I also have to wonder about piece count and price tag. I'm going to say he will be $85 at fest, because the paint job will cost a lot to produce (and he's a Pegasus). The demand shouldn't be huge on him so the piece count... 700 maybe? 750? I don't know, just speculation here.
His name is Estrela Do Carnivale, which I have no idea what that translates to in English. The language is Corsican, but I don't think that's really relevant.
One thing this boy won't be getting is parent approval. The design is inappropriate, and when Dad sees it in the program... he'll cover the horse with his hand when asking you to choose which 2 special runs you want.
(also what's appropriate about putting a girl in skimpy clothing on a male horse's stomach? Just... weird)
I will say he does adhere to the theme, and will be a 'neat' collectors piece some day. Over all, he is 'neat' just odd and inappropriate at the same time.
I don't think I'll be getting him. He didn't get parent approval in this house, so if I take one home it will be either snuck home, or for a friend.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
shiny bits
Today was another wash.
It wasn't morbid or anything, just drab and typical.
The errand I wanted to run didn't get ran.
The internet lacked anything new and perplexing.
Meh, I'm gonna call it a wash.
I cruised the internet a bit, listened to my favorite songs on you-tube and ended up crashed out on the couch.
It did rain for a bit, which brightened my spirits a little, but boring is boring, and when you throw losing a few ebay auctions into the mix...
Fine, I'll stop complaining.
The Breyerfest tickets arrived yesterday, with those beautiful pins. My whole family is going, and something about four glittery buttons just made me thrill-crazy. (only 83 days till we leave!) Our Special Run Ticket times are good, I think. Two early Fridays, a Saturday and an early Sunday. I'm good with that.
The first Friday time slot will be used to buy these beauties:
Samba Surprise
Bozeman
The second Friday time will be used to buy these gorgeous gals:
Sheila
Furano
Saturday will be used for Namid, the last 'MUST HAVE' Special Run for me. I'm undecided about the others, though a Zebu will be coming home some how or another, I'm sure.
The documentation is going slow. really slow. And since I don't feel like working on it, I'll show you an old picture of my Smart and Shiny (AKA Smarties), instead.
yes, he's the variation with the kissy spot. And I love it. <3
It wasn't morbid or anything, just drab and typical.
The errand I wanted to run didn't get ran.
The internet lacked anything new and perplexing.
Meh, I'm gonna call it a wash.
I cruised the internet a bit, listened to my favorite songs on you-tube and ended up crashed out on the couch.
It did rain for a bit, which brightened my spirits a little, but boring is boring, and when you throw losing a few ebay auctions into the mix...
Fine, I'll stop complaining.
The Breyerfest tickets arrived yesterday, with those beautiful pins. My whole family is going, and something about four glittery buttons just made me thrill-crazy. (only 83 days till we leave!) Our Special Run Ticket times are good, I think. Two early Fridays, a Saturday and an early Sunday. I'm good with that.
The first Friday time slot will be used to buy these beauties:
Samba Surprise
Bozeman
The second Friday time will be used to buy these gorgeous gals:
Sheila
Furano
Saturday will be used for Namid, the last 'MUST HAVE' Special Run for me. I'm undecided about the others, though a Zebu will be coming home some how or another, I'm sure.
The documentation is going slow. really slow. And since I don't feel like working on it, I'll show you an old picture of my Smart and Shiny (AKA Smarties), instead.
yes, he's the variation with the kissy spot. And I love it. <3
those things that lack explanation
Today was a wash. Nothing worth discussing here, though, so on to the ponies.
The latest thing to fascinate me? An old post on the Collector Club forums from early 2014, featuring a photo of a flyer. One of my close friends made the photo known to me, and now it's buggin the cheese out of me. The photo? This:
The post? This:
( https://www.breyerhorses.com/index.php?pageId=357&postId=73123 )
I am going to ramble now, so keep with me.
Do you're natural instincts deceive you? No they don't. This is the same model that was on the Collector Club Banner for so long.
All the other models in the photo were released. Some as very limited runs, sure, (Silver Screen, Red Velvet, Fandango... all are limited (some to an extreme extent) except that Nobel (or Templado, can't quite tell) chillin out back there). So where does leopard boy fit in? The rest of the pretty boys aren't tests, so where would a test fit in? Maybe he wasn't intended to be a test. And maybe he's not.
When was this banner taken down and exchanged for the current one? Sometime in 2014, I believe. When the Andalusian banner was added I'm not sure. Perhaps as early as 2012, when the Collector Club first began. All the models (except possibly 'The Appy') were made a few years before the club started, and if Breyer really does have a copy of every model, then the banner needs little explanation. They took a photo of a portion of their Andalusion conga for a promo. No biggy.
But 'The Appy'... my guess is that he may have been in the development phase when the banner photo was taken. As in that model is the actual test (and the same model in the flyer photo- their spots do match). To call him a test color would be a stretch. The test color for the paint job is elsewhere. Or is it?
Take a deep breath and think about my proposal, which is incorrect, but it flashed through my mind when I first saw the flyer photo. Was this Andalusion a test for the Sheik af Hallundbaek paint job? No, I don't think so, even though the dates add up relatively well. Let's say the 'The Appy' was made in early 2008. He was a test color, he just was. Then Sheik's owners gave them a call, and they started making Sheik. But at one point they needed to print a promotional flyer, featuring Sheik, and Sheik wasn't ready. Bam, they tossed in this Appy to fill in. (this sort of thing happened every day in the old days). The 'post writer' doesn't say how long ago 'some years ago' is, but it could be six and a half. My biggest question now is Was it a Breyer employee who offered to sell this horse to you? Breyer may have whipped up a small batch of these Appys for promotional purposes. But a very small batch, like 3. My second biggest question is, Was it in the classic Breyer packaging? Whether or not the person who wrote the post is still active on the forums I don't know. But I'll try and find out.
There are a couple things that support that this Andy isn't an actual pre-production test for Sheik. #1 being the lack of the brand, #2 being what the flyer says. It doesn't say Sheik. It says Black Leopard Appaloosa. #3 being the markings don't exactly match Sheik. In other words, this thought of 'The Appy' being a test for Sheik is worth thinking about, but not true.
Another thing worth mentioning is that the only model of the four on the page that was released is the Bay Roan Draft. (as far as I can tell). I don't know anything of the 'brown Dun Pony' or 'Tennessee Walking Horse'. (Although it feels like the TWH could be a gallery piece, but I'll dig into that in a moment.)
One more theory is that this model was planned for production, and the pre-production piece was featured in the CC banner photo for promotional reasons. They put the model in a flyer and made some samples of him. They went to a show and offered the samples for sale, and let people take a look at the flyer. Then, he was suddenly canceled. In this scenario 'The Appy' would be made in 2011, making him available for the 2012 photo shoot.
His appearance in the Banner could just be a fluke. Breyer was just taking a photo of their Andalusions, and he happened to be at the end of the conga. But his appearance in the flyer? Nope, couldn't be a fluke.
Another theory is that he was made as an Employee Appreciation Model, and one employee took his model to a 'Trade Show' and put it for sale. The Flyer? Perhaps he was crafty and printed up a little something, featuring other tests he had seen. Because, the Bay Roan Draft was once just as elusive as this Appy now is.
Think about it. If the writer of the post really did take this photo of a flyer at a trade show 'some years ago' the photo wasn't taken in 2014. But 2014 was when the Bay Roan Draft was released. At the time, the Bay Roan was also unknown. This leaves us with a ray of hope; The Appy might still be produced.
As for the Tennessee Walker, it does strike a resemblance to the Peter Stone Tennessee Walker. But who'm it reminds me of most is the Gallery piece 'Dixie Land Grand' who I was very fond of (and still am). Perhaps they were testing the mold in plastic (as I'd love to see it that way) and took a photo of it for this flyer?
Maybe all the pieces originally in the flyer were work-in-progresses. We don't know, perhaps the top of the flyer read 'Things to Come' or something of similar meaning.
My third big question? Why did you not take a photo of the whole flyer, post writer?
Or maybe the photo is all just bogus hooey.
That is all for now. More as the story progresses.
The latest thing to fascinate me? An old post on the Collector Club forums from early 2014, featuring a photo of a flyer. One of my close friends made the photo known to me, and now it's buggin the cheese out of me. The photo? This:
The post? This:
Looking for Andalusian Leopard Appaloosa (Photo)
Dec 12,2014 1:35 pm by __________________
Hi there,
I am looking to purchase the horse in this photo:
http://i.imgur.com/Jb2550K.jpg
I took this photo at a trade show some years ago where the horse was for sale but unfortunately passed on buying it. I have had absolutely no luck finding it since.
If anyone has any leads it would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
I am looking to purchase the horse in this photo:
http://i.imgur.com/Jb2550K.jpg
I took this photo at a trade show some years ago where the horse was for sale but unfortunately passed on buying it. I have had absolutely no luck finding it since.
If anyone has any leads it would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
I am going to ramble now, so keep with me.
Do you're natural instincts deceive you? No they don't. This is the same model that was on the Collector Club Banner for so long.
All the other models in the photo were released. Some as very limited runs, sure, (Silver Screen, Red Velvet, Fandango... all are limited (some to an extreme extent) except that Nobel (or Templado, can't quite tell) chillin out back there). So where does leopard boy fit in? The rest of the pretty boys aren't tests, so where would a test fit in? Maybe he wasn't intended to be a test. And maybe he's not.
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| The SJW Conga features 6 Test Pieces |
When was this banner taken down and exchanged for the current one? Sometime in 2014, I believe. When the Andalusian banner was added I'm not sure. Perhaps as early as 2012, when the Collector Club first began. All the models (except possibly 'The Appy') were made a few years before the club started, and if Breyer really does have a copy of every model, then the banner needs little explanation. They took a photo of a portion of their Andalusion conga for a promo. No biggy.
But 'The Appy'... my guess is that he may have been in the development phase when the banner photo was taken. As in that model is the actual test (and the same model in the flyer photo- their spots do match). To call him a test color would be a stretch. The test color for the paint job is elsewhere. Or is it?
Take a deep breath and think about my proposal, which is incorrect, but it flashed through my mind when I first saw the flyer photo. Was this Andalusion a test for the Sheik af Hallundbaek paint job? No, I don't think so, even though the dates add up relatively well. Let's say the 'The Appy' was made in early 2008. He was a test color, he just was. Then Sheik's owners gave them a call, and they started making Sheik. But at one point they needed to print a promotional flyer, featuring Sheik, and Sheik wasn't ready. Bam, they tossed in this Appy to fill in. (this sort of thing happened every day in the old days). The 'post writer' doesn't say how long ago 'some years ago' is, but it could be six and a half. My biggest question now is Was it a Breyer employee who offered to sell this horse to you? Breyer may have whipped up a small batch of these Appys for promotional purposes. But a very small batch, like 3. My second biggest question is, Was it in the classic Breyer packaging? Whether or not the person who wrote the post is still active on the forums I don't know. But I'll try and find out.
There are a couple things that support that this Andy isn't an actual pre-production test for Sheik. #1 being the lack of the brand, #2 being what the flyer says. It doesn't say Sheik. It says Black Leopard Appaloosa. #3 being the markings don't exactly match Sheik. In other words, this thought of 'The Appy' being a test for Sheik is worth thinking about, but not true.
Another thing worth mentioning is that the only model of the four on the page that was released is the Bay Roan Draft. (as far as I can tell). I don't know anything of the 'brown Dun Pony' or 'Tennessee Walking Horse'. (Although it feels like the TWH could be a gallery piece, but I'll dig into that in a moment.)
One more theory is that this model was planned for production, and the pre-production piece was featured in the CC banner photo for promotional reasons. They put the model in a flyer and made some samples of him. They went to a show and offered the samples for sale, and let people take a look at the flyer. Then, he was suddenly canceled. In this scenario 'The Appy' would be made in 2011, making him available for the 2012 photo shoot.
His appearance in the Banner could just be a fluke. Breyer was just taking a photo of their Andalusions, and he happened to be at the end of the conga. But his appearance in the flyer? Nope, couldn't be a fluke.
Another theory is that he was made as an Employee Appreciation Model, and one employee took his model to a 'Trade Show' and put it for sale. The Flyer? Perhaps he was crafty and printed up a little something, featuring other tests he had seen. Because, the Bay Roan Draft was once just as elusive as this Appy now is.
Think about it. If the writer of the post really did take this photo of a flyer at a trade show 'some years ago' the photo wasn't taken in 2014. But 2014 was when the Bay Roan Draft was released. At the time, the Bay Roan was also unknown. This leaves us with a ray of hope; The Appy might still be produced.
As for the Tennessee Walker, it does strike a resemblance to the Peter Stone Tennessee Walker. But who'm it reminds me of most is the Gallery piece 'Dixie Land Grand' who I was very fond of (and still am). Perhaps they were testing the mold in plastic (as I'd love to see it that way) and took a photo of it for this flyer?
Maybe all the pieces originally in the flyer were work-in-progresses. We don't know, perhaps the top of the flyer read 'Things to Come' or something of similar meaning.
My third big question? Why did you not take a photo of the whole flyer, post writer?
Or maybe the photo is all just bogus hooey.
That is all for now. More as the story progresses.
Friday, April 8, 2016
grails
I have my Grails. Some of them are:
-Mansfield, Peter Stone Pebbles Arabion, Equilocity 2013 Special Run
-Peter Stone 'Gold Rush' Foundation Quarter Horse 5 Piece Special Run
-Breyer Wimpys Lil Chic
-Breyer Glossy Big Chex to Cash
-Breyer 'Winter Haven' 8 Piece Silver Bay Sunshine Celebration SR
-Peter Stone SoCal Live Special Run Sorrel Pony, minimal Sabino, w/ one blue/one brown eye
-Breyer Gunner
There are plenty more. In fact, the list probably totals 1,000 if I would go to the trouble of digging through every site and alcove of the hobby and picking out which delectable plastic delights I found tasteful. I know of about 400 Peter Stone One of a Kind and 5 or under piece runs that I have a passion for. I mean, really, really, passionate about. I shouldn't go into details, except to say that no matter the passion, the money wasn't there. I sometimes cry about it. I can recall several times when I watched such hard to find grails fade away for three digit price tags that were unjustifiable for me.
Some of my grails (not listed) are grails not because of their piece run, but because they're hard to acquire. I've wanted a Cedric and Wind Talker for a long time, but I've never been in the right place at the right time.
Other grails are customs. Yes, customs. I often dream that at Breyerfest I walk into a room with all the beautiful customs I had ever dreamed of, bid on and lost, or couldn't afford all on one table, waiting for me. I often cross my fingers that such a miracle will take place, but the odds remain against me.
Grails aren't supposed to be easily acquired. Sometimes they are but most times they aren't. I have three of my grails, though I decided they were 'grails' when the term was still new to me, and could be used loosely. Not to say that my 3 grails are none the less special to me (actually, they all have profound meaning to me), just that they aren't as true to the term 'grail' as I once considered them to be.
One of those grails is Flame, the Traditional on the Running Stallion mold. On my... 8th Birthday... I received him. The Island Stallion was my most favorite book in the whole world, and having a horse like Flame? Epicness! (epic is my favorite word, btw) I was still in the carpet head phase of my hobby career then, but Flame? No, Flame I couldn't take out of the box. That glistening pony was something to show off and stare at. Besides, I could have never role played his story as well as Walter Farley had told it.
To this day he is still in his box, though he might be more special than the average Flame. He's in a box... in the garage... some where... but I have a hunch he may be glossy. I packed him up quite a logn time ago, and can't remember his exact level of shininess. But even if the hunch is wrong, it won't effect his level of specialness. His level of specialness.. is one for the books.
-Mansfield, Peter Stone Pebbles Arabion, Equilocity 2013 Special Run
-Peter Stone 'Gold Rush' Foundation Quarter Horse 5 Piece Special Run
-Breyer Wimpys Lil Chic
-Breyer Glossy Big Chex to Cash
-Breyer 'Winter Haven' 8 Piece Silver Bay Sunshine Celebration SR
-Peter Stone SoCal Live Special Run Sorrel Pony, minimal Sabino, w/ one blue/one brown eye
-Breyer Gunner
There are plenty more. In fact, the list probably totals 1,000 if I would go to the trouble of digging through every site and alcove of the hobby and picking out which delectable plastic delights I found tasteful. I know of about 400 Peter Stone One of a Kind and 5 or under piece runs that I have a passion for. I mean, really, really, passionate about. I shouldn't go into details, except to say that no matter the passion, the money wasn't there. I sometimes cry about it. I can recall several times when I watched such hard to find grails fade away for three digit price tags that were unjustifiable for me.
Some of my grails (not listed) are grails not because of their piece run, but because they're hard to acquire. I've wanted a Cedric and Wind Talker for a long time, but I've never been in the right place at the right time.
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| one of my grails, Gunner |
Other grails are customs. Yes, customs. I often dream that at Breyerfest I walk into a room with all the beautiful customs I had ever dreamed of, bid on and lost, or couldn't afford all on one table, waiting for me. I often cross my fingers that such a miracle will take place, but the odds remain against me.
Grails aren't supposed to be easily acquired. Sometimes they are but most times they aren't. I have three of my grails, though I decided they were 'grails' when the term was still new to me, and could be used loosely. Not to say that my 3 grails are none the less special to me (actually, they all have profound meaning to me), just that they aren't as true to the term 'grail' as I once considered them to be.
One of those grails is Flame, the Traditional on the Running Stallion mold. On my... 8th Birthday... I received him. The Island Stallion was my most favorite book in the whole world, and having a horse like Flame? Epicness! (epic is my favorite word, btw) I was still in the carpet head phase of my hobby career then, but Flame? No, Flame I couldn't take out of the box. That glistening pony was something to show off and stare at. Besides, I could have never role played his story as well as Walter Farley had told it.
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| it's a stock image, don't worry |
To this day he is still in his box, though he might be more special than the average Flame. He's in a box... in the garage... some where... but I have a hunch he may be glossy. I packed him up quite a logn time ago, and can't remember his exact level of shininess. But even if the hunch is wrong, it won't effect his level of specialness. His level of specialness.. is one for the books.
The Best of All
I have to say, Bozeman is lovely. Definitely the nicest paint job so far, if the pictures don't lie. He's my first choice for the SR line, followed by Sheila. The second time in the line I'll aim for Furano and and Namid. (Namid's been growing on me... really growing on me.) My whole family got 3 Day Tickets, so if one of the Special Runs isn't in stock at one ticket time, well then I have 3 more chances.
I haven't really decided if I want Mamacita Y Chico yet. They're nice but they just aren't doin it for me. I have time to decide.
And yes, in case you were wondering, I am saving up money for Breyerfest. I don't want money to be my restriction in the Special Run line, and taking a break from buying ponies till then will be well worth it.
Let's talk more about how beautiful Bozeman is.
Sporting a coon tail, blue eyes, and tobiano markings, his paint job is beautifully bold. I really just love everything about him, he makes a statement. I can't wait to see him in person- if he looks even better than he does in pictures, I'll be amazed, as he looks pretty darn fabulous in digital image.
I haven't really decided if I want Mamacita Y Chico yet. They're nice but they just aren't doin it for me. I have time to decide.
And yes, in case you were wondering, I am saving up money for Breyerfest. I don't want money to be my restriction in the Special Run line, and taking a break from buying ponies till then will be well worth it.
Let's talk more about how beautiful Bozeman is.
Sporting a coon tail, blue eyes, and tobiano markings, his paint job is beautifully bold. I really just love everything about him, he makes a statement. I can't wait to see him in person- if he looks even better than he does in pictures, I'll be amazed, as he looks pretty darn fabulous in digital image.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Pretty Things
Seems Breyer figured out last week that
A) The Early Bird Deadline was approaching fast
and
B) They have a lot to unveil
In the past, what, 9 days, 3 models have been revealed and another sneak peek. How exciting! The early bird deadline has also arrived, but luckily I bought my tickets a while ago. Few!
As for the sneak peek, I feel like a total moron. Word spread that it was on the Wyatt mold (duh). I feel like such an air head it's not even funny. I mean, it's obvious from the photo.
Raised head, lowered hind quarters, the little flick at the top of the tail. And that exes blur? Obviously a stand. See? I'ma moron. Not to say that Carrick wasn't hard to fathem, given the picture, but still.
I am excited. Don't think for a moment I'm not. I like blue roan tobianos and big white noses and Quarter horse types. (how about that? Two Rodeo molds in one Fest! A gaming-stock-horse and a cutting horse! Whoo!)
I am intrigued by the mold choices. Three of the Special Runs are on the Premier molds from last year. The only molds out of the 13 models revealed so far that are older than 10 years? The Brama and Buckshot (Zebu and Pele). Quite odd, I think. I can hope that that the 'Brio of Rio' is on a Hess mold but it feels unlikely. I can't wait to see the Souvenir Shop special runs though. (a tiny Christle Latigo? I can dream!) There are three molds I hope will still appear, but not as super limited anything. Those molds are:
Idocus
Weather Girl
Hess Trekhaner
I could survive if any one of those was the Volunteer model. Just not a show prize, auction piece, ect. If they were Store Specials, that would be awesome.
A) The Early Bird Deadline was approaching fast
and
B) They have a lot to unveil
In the past, what, 9 days, 3 models have been revealed and another sneak peek. How exciting! The early bird deadline has also arrived, but luckily I bought my tickets a while ago. Few!
As for the sneak peek, I feel like a total moron. Word spread that it was on the Wyatt mold (duh). I feel like such an air head it's not even funny. I mean, it's obvious from the photo.
I am excited. Don't think for a moment I'm not. I like blue roan tobianos and big white noses and Quarter horse types. (how about that? Two Rodeo molds in one Fest! A gaming-stock-horse and a cutting horse! Whoo!)
I am intrigued by the mold choices. Three of the Special Runs are on the Premier molds from last year. The only molds out of the 13 models revealed so far that are older than 10 years? The Brama and Buckshot (Zebu and Pele). Quite odd, I think. I can hope that that the 'Brio of Rio' is on a Hess mold but it feels unlikely. I can't wait to see the Souvenir Shop special runs though. (a tiny Christle Latigo? I can dream!) There are three molds I hope will still appear, but not as super limited anything. Those molds are:
Idocus
Weather Girl
Hess Trekhaner
I could survive if any one of those was the Volunteer model. Just not a show prize, auction piece, ect. If they were Store Specials, that would be awesome.
As for what the 'Samba Surprise' might be, I'm leaning towards the Marwari or Moody Andalusion. Or even the Esprit. I would love if it was randomly thee lovely Idocus but I don't think there's even a chance there.
It might be something random and unclever, that doesn't adhere to the name that well. Until then I'm sure we'll all speculate our brains off.
Monday, April 4, 2016
super duper shortish
I was gonna write a long, dreamy eyed post about the newest and bestest Breyerfesty stuff but I couldn't focus on finishing that particular draft. I'll finish it in a moment, but since I didn't blog much last week, I'd rather catch up with you first, in a casual, hip-happy little prep-atory post.
Big things are happening down here. Certain meadows still need water and sunshine, but new meadows are blossoming. One of those new meadows I can't quite talk about yet, except to say that it's fantastic.
I have photos to show you but I'd have to upload my camera and that takes time.
Anywho.
I've jut been cruising the internet lately, visiting such dangerous web stores as 'Ebay' and 'Gap' (don't ask.). So long as I have the time, I'll discuss that weird space-time-other-dimension-vortex sneak peek Breyer posted today.
It's either a blue roan or black pinto. This sneak peak is rather obviously for the North America special run, hinted at in Breyer's wording:
Another week, another BreyerFest Carnival Special Run! We’re journeying closer to home this time.
Since the Clock Saddlebred has already come in a roan pinto, it won't be him, I don't think. Zippo feels unlikely, although he'd be delicious in that color way. It might be the Icelandic Horse. Latigo and Idocus feel like options. Carrick seems like a particularly good option, with his high held head, gently flicked tail, and large amount of leg. But only time will tell. Until then, my newest bet is on the Carrick mold. Or the Cantering Welsh. (don't ask.)
Big things are happening down here. Certain meadows still need water and sunshine, but new meadows are blossoming. One of those new meadows I can't quite talk about yet, except to say that it's fantastic.
I have photos to show you but I'd have to upload my camera and that takes time.
Anywho.
I've jut been cruising the internet lately, visiting such dangerous web stores as 'Ebay' and 'Gap' (don't ask.). So long as I have the time, I'll discuss that weird space-time-other-dimension-vortex sneak peek Breyer posted today.
Another week, another BreyerFest Carnival Special Run! We’re journeying closer to home this time.
Since the Clock Saddlebred has already come in a roan pinto, it won't be him, I don't think. Zippo feels unlikely, although he'd be delicious in that color way. It might be the Icelandic Horse. Latigo and Idocus feel like options. Carrick seems like a particularly good option, with his high held head, gently flicked tail, and large amount of leg. But only time will tell. Until then, my newest bet is on the Carrick mold. Or the Cantering Welsh. (don't ask.)
8 Years Away
Let's talk something plain, simple, and beautiful. Stud Spider.
Wait, did I just say Stud Spider????
...Hmm probably not what you think of as beautiful.
But he is.
He's just plain, simple, beautiful.
Isn't he?
I know for a fact that Lady Phase is quite popular and rather adored. Think of it like this; Stud Spider is the equivalent of her in stallion form.
A handsome (or pretty) standing stock mold that is simple, under stated, and elegant.
He's been gone from the Breyer line for 8 years. 8 years, man, 8 years. I discovered this when I was paging through the Identify You Breyer Traditional Section, looking for a Hess mold that has been out of circulation for a very long time. It wasn't hard. The question became rather, what is a long time? 10, 8, or 6 years? What is a long time?
Breyer has a lot of molds to choose from when it comes to creating production runs, now after all. (There's 151 Traditional horse molds alone.) So some molds are going to be... left out of the production line for a spell. There's a generous 50 (ish, give or take) Traditional Production-Type runs (AKA, more than 25 are made). Those are the Collector Club and Vintage Club Special Runs, (new) Regular/Mid-Year-Release models, Breyerfest Special Runs, and the tractor Supply/Mid-States/Brick-and-Mortor Special Runs.
But some molds end up being used twice in one year, which we also must factor in. Even if there's 50 or so Production Runs there's only going to be around 45 molds in use (roughly). But even so, within five years, every horse mold should be used... once. In six years. This is not the case. This is not Reeves strategy. Some molds are understandably less popular than others (Midnight Sun and the original Black Stallion molds come to mind) but others? I don't know if there's a good explanation for why Stud Spider has been gone from Production-Run-Hood for 8 years. He seems like a great choice for a Vintage Club Model. He's handsome, well built, hasn't seen a lot of different colors... What's the down fall?
Anyway, I love Stud Spider dearly. I will cross my fingers that one of the mid year releases is a flashy Stud Spider.
And also, I think 8 years is a reasonably long period of time, long enough that a mold might-as-well be considered broken if it hasn't appeared as a production run within 8 years. (Remember in the 'old days' when The Sherman Morgan mold was out of production for 8 years? Everyone decided the mold had been wrecked, and/or destroyed. The mold had been damaged, but they had fixed it and given the mold a new tail. It reappeared in 2000 as Carpe Diem.) As for Stud Spider, the same case could apply, with the few micro runs on the mold being made from old warehouse bodies in the mean time.
Wait, did I just say Stud Spider????
...Hmm probably not what you think of as beautiful.
But he is.
He's just plain, simple, beautiful.
Isn't he?
I know for a fact that Lady Phase is quite popular and rather adored. Think of it like this; Stud Spider is the equivalent of her in stallion form.
A handsome (or pretty) standing stock mold that is simple, under stated, and elegant.
He's been gone from the Breyer line for 8 years. 8 years, man, 8 years. I discovered this when I was paging through the Identify You Breyer Traditional Section, looking for a Hess mold that has been out of circulation for a very long time. It wasn't hard. The question became rather, what is a long time? 10, 8, or 6 years? What is a long time?
Breyer has a lot of molds to choose from when it comes to creating production runs, now after all. (There's 151 Traditional horse molds alone.) So some molds are going to be... left out of the production line for a spell. There's a generous 50 (ish, give or take) Traditional Production-Type runs (AKA, more than 25 are made). Those are the Collector Club and Vintage Club Special Runs, (new) Regular/Mid-Year-Release models, Breyerfest Special Runs, and the tractor Supply/Mid-States/Brick-and-Mortor Special Runs.
But some molds end up being used twice in one year, which we also must factor in. Even if there's 50 or so Production Runs there's only going to be around 45 molds in use (roughly). But even so, within five years, every horse mold should be used... once. In six years. This is not the case. This is not Reeves strategy. Some molds are understandably less popular than others (Midnight Sun and the original Black Stallion molds come to mind) but others? I don't know if there's a good explanation for why Stud Spider has been gone from Production-Run-Hood for 8 years. He seems like a great choice for a Vintage Club Model. He's handsome, well built, hasn't seen a lot of different colors... What's the down fall?
Anyway, I love Stud Spider dearly. I will cross my fingers that one of the mid year releases is a flashy Stud Spider.
And also, I think 8 years is a reasonably long period of time, long enough that a mold might-as-well be considered broken if it hasn't appeared as a production run within 8 years. (Remember in the 'old days' when The Sherman Morgan mold was out of production for 8 years? Everyone decided the mold had been wrecked, and/or destroyed. The mold had been damaged, but they had fixed it and given the mold a new tail. It reappeared in 2000 as Carpe Diem.) As for Stud Spider, the same case could apply, with the few micro runs on the mold being made from old warehouse bodies in the mean time.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Oh, The Worthless Things I Spend my Time Thinking About
Spent the day eating left over Easter candy, hoping for some last minute miracle with Persimmon, and the usual agenda. Not an exciting day, just the norm.
I haven't done the Breyerfest Planning yet which should make tomorrow... interesting. But I have put some more thought into what the Breyerfest Special Runs could be.
What if there was a draft? Oh, but where would he fit into it? I'm not sure. I don't think it's likely. But if it was, what about the Belgium? I love the Belgium mold, in all its chubby cuteness.
If there was a draft something like the Othello or Cleveland Bay would be the choice, though.
I like the Cleveland Bay, but it was recently a Special Run and shouldn't merit another this recently. That SR was Turnbridge Wells, that red roan thing with the roached mane. I'm not really into the Wells as much as I used to be. I'd like a Limerick, (another rather recent BF SR on the mold) but I don't like the Roached Mane on something that splashy. It worked really well on the regular run Trooper, in that deep seal-bay color, the only other release with the roached mane. I own Trooper and have to say he's rather lovely.
Hmm, but what about the Surprise Model? What will the mold choice be, I wonder? Something Exotic (the Marwari)? Something new and popular (The Idocus or the Weather Girl)? A Mare and Foal (unlikely, but the Gisselle and Gilen would be splendiferous)? Something Performance Friendly (Smarty Jones, Strapless, Show Jumping Warmblood)? Something paradey (the ASB or the Moody Andalusion)? I really have no clue. I'd love if it was a Hess, (Justin Morgan any one?) I'll grow up and stop wondering, but first I'll narrow down the options.
-Marwari
-Idocus
-Weather Girl
-Gisselle and Gilen
-Smarty Jones
-Strapless
-Show Jumping Warmblood
-American Saddlebred
-Moody Andalusion
-Justin Morgan
Smarty Jones and the SJW have bases which makes them a 'risky' choice. A Mare and Foal set overall feels extremely unlikely (and would cause pandemonium and a higher price tag for the Surprise Model). The Marwari is too far out there, I think. And Justin Morgan is a Chris Hess.
-Marwari
-Idocus
-Weather Girl
-Gisselle and Gilen
-Smarty Jones
-Strapless
-Show Jumping Warmblood
-American Saddlebred
-Moody Andalusion
-Justin Morgan
And then there was five. Strapless or Idocus feel like the most likely. There's already an Arabion mare in the line up. And I don't see the Moody Andalusion 'happening'. We'll see, it could be the ASB. He's a rather popular boy, and hasn't come in a wide aray of paints/pintos as of yet. A lilac roan pinto, two Chestnut pintos, and a black pinto. There's always room.
Whatever it is, it will be pretty. But what? What will it be??? Gah, I really don't have tiem to be pulling my hair out about this.
I personally am in denial over the fact that there isn't a Hess Trakhener (with the new tail) in the line up yet. Poo.
I haven't done the Breyerfest Planning yet which should make tomorrow... interesting. But I have put some more thought into what the Breyerfest Special Runs could be.
What if there was a draft? Oh, but where would he fit into it? I'm not sure. I don't think it's likely. But if it was, what about the Belgium? I love the Belgium mold, in all its chubby cuteness.
If there was a draft something like the Othello or Cleveland Bay would be the choice, though.
I like the Cleveland Bay, but it was recently a Special Run and shouldn't merit another this recently. That SR was Turnbridge Wells, that red roan thing with the roached mane. I'm not really into the Wells as much as I used to be. I'd like a Limerick, (another rather recent BF SR on the mold) but I don't like the Roached Mane on something that splashy. It worked really well on the regular run Trooper, in that deep seal-bay color, the only other release with the roached mane. I own Trooper and have to say he's rather lovely.
Hmm, but what about the Surprise Model? What will the mold choice be, I wonder? Something Exotic (the Marwari)? Something new and popular (The Idocus or the Weather Girl)? A Mare and Foal (unlikely, but the Gisselle and Gilen would be splendiferous)? Something Performance Friendly (Smarty Jones, Strapless, Show Jumping Warmblood)? Something paradey (the ASB or the Moody Andalusion)? I really have no clue. I'd love if it was a Hess, (Justin Morgan any one?) I'll grow up and stop wondering, but first I'll narrow down the options.
-Marwari
-Idocus
-Weather Girl
-Gisselle and Gilen
-Smarty Jones
-Strapless
-Show Jumping Warmblood
-American Saddlebred
-Moody Andalusion
-Justin Morgan
Smarty Jones and the SJW have bases which makes them a 'risky' choice. A Mare and Foal set overall feels extremely unlikely (and would cause pandemonium and a higher price tag for the Surprise Model). The Marwari is too far out there, I think. And Justin Morgan is a Chris Hess.
-Marwari
-Idocus
-Weather Girl
-Gisselle and Gilen
-Smarty Jones
-Strapless
-Show Jumping Warmblood
-American Saddlebred
-Moody Andalusion
-Justin Morgan
And then there was five. Strapless or Idocus feel like the most likely. There's already an Arabion mare in the line up. And I don't see the Moody Andalusion 'happening'. We'll see, it could be the ASB. He's a rather popular boy, and hasn't come in a wide aray of paints/pintos as of yet. A lilac roan pinto, two Chestnut pintos, and a black pinto. There's always room.
Whatever it is, it will be pretty. But what? What will it be??? Gah, I really don't have tiem to be pulling my hair out about this.
I personally am in denial over the fact that there isn't a Hess Trakhener (with the new tail) in the line up yet. Poo.
Not Perfect
I thought the contents of the 'Kids Easter Grab Bags' were rather inappropriate and... un-wowing.
Mine had:
Autism Benefit model
Pet Sitter set
Show Jumping Accessory kit
Stablemates Warmblood Family Painting kit
Wind Dancer (the red roan)
Horse Crazy Stablemate (green saddlebred)
Anybody buying this for a younger kid (that can read) had to introduce their kid to the very devastating disease that is Autism yesterday when the kid read the back of the box.
I like the model a lot. He's adorable, loveble, so darn cute. His name is undecided upon as of yet, but I'm thinking about it. My favorite thing about him is the Puzzle Piece star on his forehead (her forehead?). But when your promised a Traditional in each Grab Bag you end up kind of wishing it wasn't a smaller one. Whatever, though, moving on.
I'd wanted the Autism model since he came out, but I don't think Kids Grab Bags was the place for Breyer to drop the after stock. I kind of knew he would turn up- he and Jubilation had been on sale for a long while- but was hoping that they'd drop these models else where. Maybe in the Collector Club Grab Bags that will come up for sale eventually.
I was kind of thinking that the left over Frankels that recently went on sale would be in these grab bags. I guess they will be in the Halloween ones...? I'll have to avoid getting a Frankel, just in case. I quite like that release, actually, so he'll be welcome whenever he turns up. Hopefully in the next Grab Bag.
So the Easter Grab Bag wasn't aimed at adults... wasn't aimed at kids...
I get that it's a grab bag, but Reeves over all decides what to put in them.
I love the benefit model, but I would have out-right bought him the next time Reeves had a sale. I'm guessing part of the profit from the grab bags didn't go to Autism Benefit Charities and that bugs me.
Ok, that was awfully complainy. Anyway, the Pet Groomer paint foal is adorable. The masking could be a little crisper, but other wise.... He's merited a place on the desk, on top of those old Walter Farley books I won at the Live Show, and next to my Custom Scheich. (The Schiech is just gorgeous: a black splash pinto with lots of pinking and blue eyes. He's painted on the rearing Stallion mold.)
I already had the Horse Crazy Stablemate but after removing the new one from the backer board it became quite apparent that she's much different than my original. The plastic is much lighter, so that the details in her face aren't so obliterated. She's a very soft green, while the former is a bit richer green. Yep, neither are going anywhere. The new girl takes up very little space on the shelf, anyway.
I already had the Wind Dancer, too, so her fate is undetermined. If I'm feeling edgy I might clip her of her wings and tail, and make her a realistic horse figure. The wings could be used elsewhere... The mohair gets old after a while... yeah, why not sculpt her a new tail and stuff? Could be interesting, next time I'm... feeling twisted...
Oh, and an update on Persimmon. It's gonna almost for sure be a no. Still super duper bummered out about that.
Also, has anybody else seen that Blue Roan Appaloosa Flash on ebay? He is sweet. I hope he'll be an actual production run, not just a sample that escaped the factory. It's not a cull, but it's dinged up pretty good. It might be the second Collector Club Special Offer (like Abdul) or the next release in the Special Run series. Crossing my fingers it's the former, which would make him easy to get and easy on the wallet.
Mine had:
Autism Benefit model
Pet Sitter set
Show Jumping Accessory kit
Stablemates Warmblood Family Painting kit
Wind Dancer (the red roan)
Horse Crazy Stablemate (green saddlebred)
Anybody buying this for a younger kid (that can read) had to introduce their kid to the very devastating disease that is Autism yesterday when the kid read the back of the box.
I like the model a lot. He's adorable, loveble, so darn cute. His name is undecided upon as of yet, but I'm thinking about it. My favorite thing about him is the Puzzle Piece star on his forehead (her forehead?). But when your promised a Traditional in each Grab Bag you end up kind of wishing it wasn't a smaller one. Whatever, though, moving on.
I'd wanted the Autism model since he came out, but I don't think Kids Grab Bags was the place for Breyer to drop the after stock. I kind of knew he would turn up- he and Jubilation had been on sale for a long while- but was hoping that they'd drop these models else where. Maybe in the Collector Club Grab Bags that will come up for sale eventually.
I was kind of thinking that the left over Frankels that recently went on sale would be in these grab bags. I guess they will be in the Halloween ones...? I'll have to avoid getting a Frankel, just in case. I quite like that release, actually, so he'll be welcome whenever he turns up. Hopefully in the next Grab Bag.
So the Easter Grab Bag wasn't aimed at adults... wasn't aimed at kids...
I get that it's a grab bag, but Reeves over all decides what to put in them.
I love the benefit model, but I would have out-right bought him the next time Reeves had a sale. I'm guessing part of the profit from the grab bags didn't go to Autism Benefit Charities and that bugs me.
Ok, that was awfully complainy. Anyway, the Pet Groomer paint foal is adorable. The masking could be a little crisper, but other wise.... He's merited a place on the desk, on top of those old Walter Farley books I won at the Live Show, and next to my Custom Scheich. (The Schiech is just gorgeous: a black splash pinto with lots of pinking and blue eyes. He's painted on the rearing Stallion mold.)
I already had the Horse Crazy Stablemate but after removing the new one from the backer board it became quite apparent that she's much different than my original. The plastic is much lighter, so that the details in her face aren't so obliterated. She's a very soft green, while the former is a bit richer green. Yep, neither are going anywhere. The new girl takes up very little space on the shelf, anyway.
I already had the Wind Dancer, too, so her fate is undetermined. If I'm feeling edgy I might clip her of her wings and tail, and make her a realistic horse figure. The wings could be used elsewhere... The mohair gets old after a while... yeah, why not sculpt her a new tail and stuff? Could be interesting, next time I'm... feeling twisted...
Oh, and an update on Persimmon. It's gonna almost for sure be a no. Still super duper bummered out about that.
Also, has anybody else seen that Blue Roan Appaloosa Flash on ebay? He is sweet. I hope he'll be an actual production run, not just a sample that escaped the factory. It's not a cull, but it's dinged up pretty good. It might be the second Collector Club Special Offer (like Abdul) or the next release in the Special Run series. Crossing my fingers it's the former, which would make him easy to get and easy on the wallet.
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Sweet and Sour
It looks like I might not be getting Persimmon at all. It may be good for someone on the wait list, but unfortunate for me. Something could change by Tuesday, I won't discount it. But it's looking grim.
Something less rainy-parade now.
The riding lesson yesterday was GREAT. My trainer is teaching me how to rope (on the ground), which is pretty cool.
And in the model horse world, Patriot has been revealed as an Independence Day Anniversary limited addition of 3000. I like him. Still not a priority though.
I have to plan for Breyerfest now. It should be fun, but it seems more ARGH than 'Yay!'. It's so sweet and sour. I'll say a few more pointless things, first though.
I also have to begin my Model Horse Documentation for 2015, which is filing in the new models I got, including pictures of them, bios, and general information, such as mold, model, brand, and how I acquired it. Time consuming, but I'm trying hard to commit to it.
I've also (also) been thinking about what might be in the pit this year at Breyerfest. I don't have a clue how one survives the pit. I suppose I will soon learn, come July. But I wonder if they'll toss in the leftover glossy AQHA horses. If there's a full set of glossies... I may melt.
That is all for now. I have planning to do.
Happy Easter every one!
Something less rainy-parade now.
The riding lesson yesterday was GREAT. My trainer is teaching me how to rope (on the ground), which is pretty cool.
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| something that's been resonating with me lately |
And in the model horse world, Patriot has been revealed as an Independence Day Anniversary limited addition of 3000. I like him. Still not a priority though.
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| A (slightly) better picture of Patriot from the Breyer Facebook Page |
I have to plan for Breyerfest now. It should be fun, but it seems more ARGH than 'Yay!'. It's so sweet and sour. I'll say a few more pointless things, first though.
I also have to begin my Model Horse Documentation for 2015, which is filing in the new models I got, including pictures of them, bios, and general information, such as mold, model, brand, and how I acquired it. Time consuming, but I'm trying hard to commit to it.
I've also (also) been thinking about what might be in the pit this year at Breyerfest. I don't have a clue how one survives the pit. I suppose I will soon learn, come July. But I wonder if they'll toss in the leftover glossy AQHA horses. If there's a full set of glossies... I may melt.
That is all for now. I have planning to do.
Happy Easter every one!
Thursday, March 24, 2016
journeys
Had my second riding lesson today. A little rough, I think, but fun. Worked on half passing, posting, trotting figure eights, technicalities.
Tonight was an 'eat a big dinner' night, I'll say.
There doesn't seem to be anything new and/or exciting going on. Sorry to bug you on this bustling Thursday night.
To compensate for 2 (2!) posts in one day, have some pictures of Journey Girl, that pretty Palouse I mentioned in passing earlier.
The reason for her name? Well she came in a box about as nightmare worthy as you could imagine. Crushed, sunk in, holes, bent, the whole thing. (Thanks so much postal service.) She went on a journey all right. Journey Girl seemed fitting, as she went across the country wrapped in just a crumple of packing paper in a box on it's last limb. Yeah girlfriend, a journey you went on.
peace out.
Tonight was an 'eat a big dinner' night, I'll say.
There doesn't seem to be anything new and/or exciting going on. Sorry to bug you on this bustling Thursday night.
To compensate for 2 (2!) posts in one day, have some pictures of Journey Girl, that pretty Palouse I mentioned in passing earlier.
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| That lovely Flick Tail |
The reason for her name? Well she came in a box about as nightmare worthy as you could imagine. Crushed, sunk in, holes, bent, the whole thing. (Thanks so much postal service.) She went on a journey all right. Journey Girl seemed fitting, as she went across the country wrapped in just a crumple of packing paper in a box on it's last limb. Yeah girlfriend, a journey you went on.
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| With Mourning Sunset |
peace out.
Breyerfest
I realize that it's time I really start planning my Breyerfest Vacation. The past few months (and last year) have not been good, and I'm really looking forward to BF. I like the Special Runs so far and the Store Specials, too. But I can't focus on the finance piece right now. Just the, this is a dream of mine and it's coming true and I will have the time of my life, part.
I'll be doing the Diorama Contest and Live Showing. I'm going to try and go to the Live Auction, (not to bid! Just to watch!) and one of the horse performances. My family also wants to do all the museums. It'll be a fun trip.
I really am excited (really really excited) but there's a lot I have to do pre-fest. Save up some money, make my diorama, select Show Horses, figure out accommodations, ect. But right now... right now I can't do all that. Right now I need to focus on the hype and be happy about it. (Except the accommodations bit. Workin on that right now.) I'll stress myself out in May. April? April will just be YAY LOOK AT THAT PRETTY NEW SR. and, OOH WHAT WILL THE SURPRISE BE??? month.
Oh and I was tinkering with Furano's stock image. Enjoy.
I'll be doing the Diorama Contest and Live Showing. I'm going to try and go to the Live Auction, (not to bid! Just to watch!) and one of the horse performances. My family also wants to do all the museums. It'll be a fun trip.
I really am excited (really really excited) but there's a lot I have to do pre-fest. Save up some money, make my diorama, select Show Horses, figure out accommodations, ect. But right now... right now I can't do all that. Right now I need to focus on the hype and be happy about it. (Except the accommodations bit. Workin on that right now.) I'll stress myself out in May. April? April will just be YAY LOOK AT THAT PRETTY NEW SR. and, OOH WHAT WILL THE SURPRISE BE??? month.
Oh and I was tinkering with Furano's stock image. Enjoy.
(image copyright Reeves Int./Breyer Animal Creations.
Reeves is not responsible for the Editing, and it was not
pre-approved by Reeves. Edited via PicMonkey. All rights
go to Reeves Int. Edits are free for use with photography
credits given to Reeves Int.)
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
fooey
Fooey, looks like the finances aren't going to get in order as fast as I thought. Alas I will be waiting till the end of the week to order Persimmon. Not that it matters to me how fast he gets here. The shelves are plenty well stocked (I only have 2 right now) and his absence soon won't be. I have enough to keep me content for the probable 14 days till he arrives.
For instance, I unboxed my Rhapsody in Black two days ago, and am still pretty excited about her. I picked her up on Saturday, but some terrible conditions left me in no position to open something so gleeful. Besides, I wanted to grow to appreciate her before I unboxed her. I stared at her in her box for 36 hours. I got to know her and became even fonder of her. I definitely appreciated her more now. I unboxed her slowly, carefully. It probably took me 20 minutes, and I paused between opening the outer box and untying her from the back-board. Once she was free I admired her. I think I got one of the finer examples. The masking on her sock is cleaner than the other ones at the Toy Store and her only flaws are some (almost impossible to see) lines/shiny bits on her legs from the ties. Her teeny-tiny snip was a happy surprise, as I hadn't noticed it previously or in the online photos. She doesn't stand well (typical of the mold) so she's napping on my puppy-print fleece blanket quite comfortably as of now. Her eyes are very expressive and I'm choosing between some names for her.
''Mourning Sunset''
''Mourn of Resemblance''
I can't decide. Mourning Sunset was my my choice before I came up with the other one. ...See? I'm perfectly busy in the hobby world right now.
And finally, Breyer announced another Carnival Special Run. And she's a 'swooner' too..
I think she's my favorite so far. I like the S Justadream version of the mold and am glad that their using it again. The subtle barring, dapples, gloss, and shading in the mane and tail are details that make me adore her. She reminds me of the kind of model that is an Auction Model who sells for $3,500. She's very pretty.
And *sigh* she is the 'Asia' model. Which makes sense, she was a good choice, but it makes me question some things.
1. Which model will be the Decorator?
2. Will there be an 'Antartica'?
3. Where will Weather Girl turn up, if there's already an Arab Mare in the line up?
Gah, why so many questions?!?!!!? Maybe some answer, next time..
For instance, I unboxed my Rhapsody in Black two days ago, and am still pretty excited about her. I picked her up on Saturday, but some terrible conditions left me in no position to open something so gleeful. Besides, I wanted to grow to appreciate her before I unboxed her. I stared at her in her box for 36 hours. I got to know her and became even fonder of her. I definitely appreciated her more now. I unboxed her slowly, carefully. It probably took me 20 minutes, and I paused between opening the outer box and untying her from the back-board. Once she was free I admired her. I think I got one of the finer examples. The masking on her sock is cleaner than the other ones at the Toy Store and her only flaws are some (almost impossible to see) lines/shiny bits on her legs from the ties. Her teeny-tiny snip was a happy surprise, as I hadn't noticed it previously or in the online photos. She doesn't stand well (typical of the mold) so she's napping on my puppy-print fleece blanket quite comfortably as of now. Her eyes are very expressive and I'm choosing between some names for her.
''Mourning Sunset''
''Mourn of Resemblance''
I can't decide. Mourning Sunset was my my choice before I came up with the other one. ...See? I'm perfectly busy in the hobby world right now.
And finally, Breyer announced another Carnival Special Run. And she's a 'swooner' too..
I think she's my favorite so far. I like the S Justadream version of the mold and am glad that their using it again. The subtle barring, dapples, gloss, and shading in the mane and tail are details that make me adore her. She reminds me of the kind of model that is an Auction Model who sells for $3,500. She's very pretty.
And *sigh* she is the 'Asia' model. Which makes sense, she was a good choice, but it makes me question some things.
1. Which model will be the Decorator?
2. Will there be an 'Antartica'?
3. Where will Weather Girl turn up, if there's already an Arab Mare in the line up?
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Prewritten 2- Keeping in Check
(the 2nd and Final Pre-Prepared Post)
I was smart. For 2016 I had 2 Resolutions:
1- Finish what I start
2- Keep Focused when it comes to Breyer buying
(Breyerfest being the exception because duh.)
( And of course, read more, ride more, blah blah blah. )
I actually have kept moderately focused when it comes to Breyers. I made lists of OF run-of-the-mill and rarer models that I could allow myself to buy. And I've stuck to it. I bought Valegro, Cortez, Rhapsody, and the donkey. 4 of the (9?) I put on my run-of-the-mill list.
The problem? I put no limitations on Customs and Peter Stones. That has been my downfall.
Not that I'm doing terribly, it's just that I went over board, buying 10 customs (nine being Stablemates, 4 shared with Mom) and 2 Peter Stones. It's early in the year, which means I better cut back on the spendy, right? nod, yeah, I know.
The 2 Peter Stones are lovely, one being a Previously Owned DAH Perlino Palouse with flick tale and the other being a Limited Saddlebred Chips. Sigh, are they lovely.
The non Stablemate custom is a Bouncer, not a fancy $300 this or that. 4 of the nine Stablemate customs are being shared with Mom, and the other 5 Stablemates weren't elaborately expensive at all. I just need to lean back and take a break, I think, not because I've bought too much but because I need limitations.
That is all for now. I'm sure I sound extremely spoiled, but things will balance out for me later in the year, I can bet. This is just the 'Splurging' phase of the year. There always is one. It will be gone before I know it and go back to normal. Normal being stopping at the toy store once a month to preview the selection. Normal. Nothing wrong with that.
I was smart. For 2016 I had 2 Resolutions:
1- Finish what I start
2- Keep Focused when it comes to Breyer buying
(Breyerfest being the exception because duh.)
( And of course, read more, ride more, blah blah blah. )
I actually have kept moderately focused when it comes to Breyers. I made lists of OF run-of-the-mill and rarer models that I could allow myself to buy. And I've stuck to it. I bought Valegro, Cortez, Rhapsody, and the donkey. 4 of the (9?) I put on my run-of-the-mill list.
The problem? I put no limitations on Customs and Peter Stones. That has been my downfall.
Not that I'm doing terribly, it's just that I went over board, buying 10 customs (nine being Stablemates, 4 shared with Mom) and 2 Peter Stones. It's early in the year, which means I better cut back on the spendy, right? nod, yeah, I know.
The 2 Peter Stones are lovely, one being a Previously Owned DAH Perlino Palouse with flick tale and the other being a Limited Saddlebred Chips. Sigh, are they lovely.
The non Stablemate custom is a Bouncer, not a fancy $300 this or that. 4 of the nine Stablemate customs are being shared with Mom, and the other 5 Stablemates weren't elaborately expensive at all. I just need to lean back and take a break, I think, not because I've bought too much but because I need limitations.
That is all for now. I'm sure I sound extremely spoiled, but things will balance out for me later in the year, I can bet. This is just the 'Splurging' phase of the year. There always is one. It will be gone before I know it and go back to normal. Normal being stopping at the toy store once a month to preview the selection. Normal. Nothing wrong with that.
because of course I did!
Of course I won a Persimmon. Because of course I did! I kind of knew it was gonna happen. When I'm least prepared for these things, they happen. It's always the Web Special, that I like, think is cute, but won't cry about if I don't win one. (Dugan was.. hard.) Alas I will be getting him, because if you don't you regret these things. I'll be waiting a few days to order him, just so I can try and get the finances in order.
I will say that I laughed out loud when I saw the 'You Won!' banner on my club-home page. Yep, knew it was gonna happen.
Oh and about what I said in paragraph one, I don't mean that I'm ungrateful to have 'won' him or that I don't really like him. I love him. It's just that the universe leaves a sour taste in my mouth when I win these things when there's no money to buy them with. I'll figure it out, though, because these opportunities don't happen everyday and we should take advantage of them, if possible or if it can be made possible.
Onto something else now.
Word of 'Patriot' a Translucent Patriotic themed American Saddlebred has been circulating. The number one complaint- the red nose:
I apologize for the tiny photo. You can see better pictures at https://www.backinthesaddle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=BB6163
I agree that the red nose is... weird. A white nose might have been a better choice. The production pieces might vary from the photography piece, as well. So we will see.
As for 'what is he'? A 2016 Limited Edition. Don't tell me no one else thought it weird when, on February 1st or whatever there were no Limited Editions included in the 2016 releases. The Limited Edition Patriot clearly wasn't ready for releasing when the rest of the models were. I don't doubt that there's another Limited Edition in the pipe line. Last year we had 3 and the AQHA Treasure Hunt thing.
Another thing. The American Saddlebred has become THE MOLD for decorator limited things, evidently. Remember Mu Wen Ma is 2014? And Diamond Jubilee in 2010? I have no problems with the mold. It looks pretty on the shelf, if not a little dramatic. But it is a little over used in the Decorator Limited Edition context. Or is it? I mean, Mu Wen Ma, Diamond Jubilee, and Patriot would make a pretty trio. Just sayin'.
Actually, The ASB would make a logical choice for the North America Breyerfest Special Run. He has come in a lot of colors though and has seen a lot of attention in the past, so maybe not.
I like Patriot but he's not on my Priority List right now. First Persimmon, then that thing I've been watching on Ebay, and then Store-Purchasable models. I'm sure one will end up on my shelf eventually. Just not this month or next month or the next month. Maybe in July. He'd make for a cute 4th of July photo shoot.
I will say that I laughed out loud when I saw the 'You Won!' banner on my club-home page. Yep, knew it was gonna happen.
Oh and about what I said in paragraph one, I don't mean that I'm ungrateful to have 'won' him or that I don't really like him. I love him. It's just that the universe leaves a sour taste in my mouth when I win these things when there's no money to buy them with. I'll figure it out, though, because these opportunities don't happen everyday and we should take advantage of them, if possible or if it can be made possible.
Onto something else now.
Word of 'Patriot' a Translucent Patriotic themed American Saddlebred has been circulating. The number one complaint- the red nose:
I agree that the red nose is... weird. A white nose might have been a better choice. The production pieces might vary from the photography piece, as well. So we will see.
As for 'what is he'? A 2016 Limited Edition. Don't tell me no one else thought it weird when, on February 1st or whatever there were no Limited Editions included in the 2016 releases. The Limited Edition Patriot clearly wasn't ready for releasing when the rest of the models were. I don't doubt that there's another Limited Edition in the pipe line. Last year we had 3 and the AQHA Treasure Hunt thing.
Another thing. The American Saddlebred has become THE MOLD for decorator limited things, evidently. Remember Mu Wen Ma is 2014? And Diamond Jubilee in 2010? I have no problems with the mold. It looks pretty on the shelf, if not a little dramatic. But it is a little over used in the Decorator Limited Edition context. Or is it? I mean, Mu Wen Ma, Diamond Jubilee, and Patriot would make a pretty trio. Just sayin'.
Actually, The ASB would make a logical choice for the North America Breyerfest Special Run. He has come in a lot of colors though and has seen a lot of attention in the past, so maybe not.
I like Patriot but he's not on my Priority List right now. First Persimmon, then that thing I've been watching on Ebay, and then Store-Purchasable models. I'm sure one will end up on my shelf eventually. Just not this month or next month or the next month. Maybe in July. He'd make for a cute 4th of July photo shoot.
Prewritten 1
I'm going to tell you about my Huckleberry Bey model.
I bought him off ebay for a cheap price, considering he's LSQ proven. I didn't know he was proven when I bought him. He was cheap. I liked Huck. At first I regretted buying him; I'd heard the mold was tippy, and when the auction came up I really hadn't been planning on bidding. I'm glad I did. When he arrived in the mail any doubt faded to nothing. A few weeks later a parcel came in the mail. Shocked, it had his ribbons in it. A bunch of them, even a NAN Top Ten Rosette. As the story goes, the ebay seller I purchased him from had emailed my Mom that she had found 'his' (Huck's) ribbons and asked if Mom would like her to send them. Mom said yes, and surprised me with them. It was quite a nice surprise. His legacy goes farther though, and this is the sweet part. The girl who had shown and own him previously was closely related to the seller, and had passed away. It was really hard for the seller to sell the collection, and mentioned in each listing how special they were. I am so pleased and heart warmed to have one of those very special horses. I don't know the wherebouts of the other horses from the collection, but I hope they found nice deserving homes as well. And while I don't know Huck's old show name (I still have his old leg tag though! It just said Bay Arabian Stallion on it though) I've renamed him Once in a Life Time, and he remains one of my favorites.
I bought him off ebay for a cheap price, considering he's LSQ proven. I didn't know he was proven when I bought him. He was cheap. I liked Huck. At first I regretted buying him; I'd heard the mold was tippy, and when the auction came up I really hadn't been planning on bidding. I'm glad I did. When he arrived in the mail any doubt faded to nothing. A few weeks later a parcel came in the mail. Shocked, it had his ribbons in it. A bunch of them, even a NAN Top Ten Rosette. As the story goes, the ebay seller I purchased him from had emailed my Mom that she had found 'his' (Huck's) ribbons and asked if Mom would like her to send them. Mom said yes, and surprised me with them. It was quite a nice surprise. His legacy goes farther though, and this is the sweet part. The girl who had shown and own him previously was closely related to the seller, and had passed away. It was really hard for the seller to sell the collection, and mentioned in each listing how special they were. I am so pleased and heart warmed to have one of those very special horses. I don't know the wherebouts of the other horses from the collection, but I hope they found nice deserving homes as well. And while I don't know Huck's old show name (I still have his old leg tag though! It just said Bay Arabian Stallion on it though) I've renamed him Once in a Life Time, and he remains one of my favorites.
Monday, March 21, 2016
reruns
I have some pre-written posts to publish today since I didn't blog over the weekend. But before I publish those, let's talk Breyerfest and how dang slow they are about revealing stuff. There's a lot left to unveil, so get moving Breyer. I mean seriously, this is just an idea of what might be left to reveal:
- Live Show Grand Prize
-Live Show Reserve Prize
-Diorama Contest Prize
-Connoisseur Store Special
-Other Store Special
-North America, Austraila, and China Special Runs (Antarctica seems unlikely. We'll see.)
-The name of the Surprise Model Run
-All of the Auction Pieces
-The One Day Stablemates
-The Souvenir Shop special runs
I could go on. I won't. We all know the Auction Pieces will be released one a day starting in late June, but everything else? What's the hold up, Breyer? I'm so bored with the blog right now. There's 12 weeks till July. (sorta) You could post a little something for us. One a week would be more than acceptable.
Now on to my ideas for what all the models might be.
I think the Special Run representing China is the obvious choice for this years decorator. A Blue Cai Lun pattern on something like the Ethereal? Just sayin' it would be cool. I'd be good with just about any other mold in that color/pattern. I was rather fond of the Belgian Auction Model's glowy blue eyes and ultimate epicness. hmm hmm.
Either a Morgan or a Quarter horse seem like a good choice for North America. Zippo anybody? Maybe even Bobby Jo? Or Wyatt? Or maybe they'd make us swoon with a Native American Indian Pony, representing America on the adorable Foundation Stallion mold? We still don't have an 'Adequate' Morgan stallion, though one might be in the pipe line. (I love The Count but he seems like a weird choice for this years theme) I adore Zippo. I can't think of a color he wouldn't look good in. Just plain, crisp, lovely Sorrel would be exquisite. Either Flaxen Chestnut or just Sorrel, I'm good with either Just add some details like Ermine spots, maybe some dapples. I think he'd sell fine. I'd buy the leftovers if they didn't and save them for the future generations. just sayin.
As for Australia, gah, there's some fun to have there. A plain light Dun (like Music City) Latigo would be nice. A Brumby on the Wyatt mold might just 'be'. I'd be good with either. (Do Brumbys come in Leopard Appaloosa? Just cause Wyatt would be soooo yummy)
And if they do make an 'Antarctica' special run, the Iclalandic horse might be a good choice. It has to be Hairy for sure. No horses inhabit Antarctica, so selecting a hairy horse from a cold country makes moderate sense for the job of representing Antarctica.
I really have no idea what the Connoisseur Store Special will look like, not even a guess, and the same goes for the name of the Surprise SR and the Contest Prizes.
But the next Store Special is possibly Enzo the Miracle Blind Horse, who'm is pretty cool. How a model would be executed I'm not sure, bit it would be exceedingly neat.
And the Souvinir Shop better include a classic in feathery costume. It better.
That's all for now. Those pre-written posts will be here soon.
- Live Show Grand Prize
-Live Show Reserve Prize
-Diorama Contest Prize
-Connoisseur Store Special
-Other Store Special
-North America, Austraila, and China Special Runs (Antarctica seems unlikely. We'll see.)
-The name of the Surprise Model Run
-All of the Auction Pieces
-The One Day Stablemates
-The Souvenir Shop special runs
I could go on. I won't. We all know the Auction Pieces will be released one a day starting in late June, but everything else? What's the hold up, Breyer? I'm so bored with the blog right now. There's 12 weeks till July. (sorta) You could post a little something for us. One a week would be more than acceptable.
Now on to my ideas for what all the models might be.
I think the Special Run representing China is the obvious choice for this years decorator. A Blue Cai Lun pattern on something like the Ethereal? Just sayin' it would be cool. I'd be good with just about any other mold in that color/pattern. I was rather fond of the Belgian Auction Model's glowy blue eyes and ultimate epicness. hmm hmm.
Either a Morgan or a Quarter horse seem like a good choice for North America. Zippo anybody? Maybe even Bobby Jo? Or Wyatt? Or maybe they'd make us swoon with a Native American Indian Pony, representing America on the adorable Foundation Stallion mold? We still don't have an 'Adequate' Morgan stallion, though one might be in the pipe line. (I love The Count but he seems like a weird choice for this years theme) I adore Zippo. I can't think of a color he wouldn't look good in. Just plain, crisp, lovely Sorrel would be exquisite. Either Flaxen Chestnut or just Sorrel, I'm good with either Just add some details like Ermine spots, maybe some dapples. I think he'd sell fine. I'd buy the leftovers if they didn't and save them for the future generations. just sayin.
As for Australia, gah, there's some fun to have there. A plain light Dun (like Music City) Latigo would be nice. A Brumby on the Wyatt mold might just 'be'. I'd be good with either. (Do Brumbys come in Leopard Appaloosa? Just cause Wyatt would be soooo yummy)
And if they do make an 'Antarctica' special run, the Iclalandic horse might be a good choice. It has to be Hairy for sure. No horses inhabit Antarctica, so selecting a hairy horse from a cold country makes moderate sense for the job of representing Antarctica.
I really have no idea what the Connoisseur Store Special will look like, not even a guess, and the same goes for the name of the Surprise SR and the Contest Prizes.
But the next Store Special is possibly Enzo the Miracle Blind Horse, who'm is pretty cool. How a model would be executed I'm not sure, bit it would be exceedingly neat.
And the Souvinir Shop better include a classic in feathery costume. It better.
That's all for now. Those pre-written posts will be here soon.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Almost Realistic
I recently acquired a Pony Gals Emily. I actually quite like her! She feels like a beefed up, more realistic, My Lil Pony. I can dig it. She is so close to being realistic, it's strange.
Realistic mold? check (it has FROGS)
Realistic Paint Job? check (Blue Roan!)
Realistic Mane/Tail? nope
Realistic Eyes? check (glossed!)
It is so close, like if it had a sculpted mane and tail it would be epic. Still, she's ADORABLE and I have a soft spot for roans, so she's a win win. I really prefer more realistic models, but the right unrealistic model can make me swoon. 'Emily' kind of makes me melt, with her little opened mouth, frogs, sweet glossed eyes, well done star, and extra speckly paint job. If you don't mind a little mo-hair on your shelf, I say she's a win.
Kind of like my 1 (and only) Wind Dancer, Bella(?). She's a red roan, but she has wings and mo-hair. I'm kind of loving that Breyer's standing on the line between realistic and Fantasy. (A realistic roan paint job... on a model that is also fantasy? And it has mohair! *grabby hands*) I'll add that mo-hair/flockies are totally in right now. (Kid: I want that cool $600 model on Ebay with the hair! Parent: Hands Pony Gal- good compromise! but not for long, because they start multiplying....) Anyway, I like Emily. She's cute. I might get an Audrey some day if I find one cheapo or if I acquire it via 'Grab Bag', like Emily. Moving on.
As the sang goes, Not everyday can be perfect and it won't be. So, on an end note, please pray for my Jack Russel Maggie. <3
Realistic mold? check (it has FROGS)
Realistic Paint Job? check (Blue Roan!)
Realistic Mane/Tail? nope
Realistic Eyes? check (glossed!)
It is so close, like if it had a sculpted mane and tail it would be epic. Still, she's ADORABLE and I have a soft spot for roans, so she's a win win. I really prefer more realistic models, but the right unrealistic model can make me swoon. 'Emily' kind of makes me melt, with her little opened mouth, frogs, sweet glossed eyes, well done star, and extra speckly paint job. If you don't mind a little mo-hair on your shelf, I say she's a win.
Kind of like my 1 (and only) Wind Dancer, Bella(?). She's a red roan, but she has wings and mo-hair. I'm kind of loving that Breyer's standing on the line between realistic and Fantasy. (A realistic roan paint job... on a model that is also fantasy? And it has mohair! *grabby hands*) I'll add that mo-hair/flockies are totally in right now. (Kid: I want that cool $600 model on Ebay with the hair! Parent: Hands Pony Gal- good compromise! but not for long, because they start multiplying....) Anyway, I like Emily. She's cute. I might get an Audrey some day if I find one cheapo or if I acquire it via 'Grab Bag', like Emily. Moving on.
As the sang goes, Not everyday can be perfect and it won't be. So, on an end note, please pray for my Jack Russel Maggie. <3
Thursday, March 17, 2016
The Real Deal
Happy St. Patricks Day ya'll. Yes, I'm wearing green. 'Case you were wonderin.
My American Pharaoh resin arrived in immaculate condition, packed beautifully and carefully. And Even sported tri colored eyes! YES! He's now residing in his box, in my closet, waiting for my shelves to go up so he has a safe hold. Sigh. He is a beauty.
Ok then.
I promised some Persimmon talk no? Isn't he beautiful? I love the loose mane version of the mold and the strawberry roan coloring and paints/pintos and the Newsworthy mold in general and sigh. I saw a Golden Boy at the Live Show I went to and was pretty much wowed. I wouldn't mind having a Persimmon, no not at all. But why so soon Breyer? Within a month I had to order Prim Rose, Order my American Pharaoh Resin, pre-order Abdul, enter for Dugan, buy my BF tickets (most likely very soon I will so I'm counting it) and now another Web-Special??? The funds are low right now Breyer, understand? I feel like their mulling us over with a truck. I love a new banner on the Collector Club home page as much as the next guy, but I like being able to expect it. I am so fine with going a month without having to enter for something or save up for something I most likely won't get to buy. I wasn't exactly begging for another Web Special or expecting it. That was a rant.
But the Dugan drawing was only on the 7th right? The wait list on the 11th or something?
Anyway, I kind of like Persimmon and I would really like one. But I'm not financially prepared for him and am feeling a little ponied-out right now. Yes, I'll be entering, No I won't be giving him cute lil barn names in my mind. Happier skies now maybe...
Now something I would love is if a Bouncer and Misty pair was the Big Cat Special, painted like Ocelots. swoon. I would melt.
But it won't be a pony, or pair of ponies, I don't think. Bobby Jo will be the Silver Filigree Christmas Web Special. So there are really only 2 more web specials to figure out.
And if Bouncer isn't, (most likely not) the big cat special, he will be a Web Special. I wouldn't be shocked if the Hackney showed up, either, though he isn't as favored as Bouncer is. The Cantering Welsh may come up too, or even the POA with that nice new tail. The Fell Pony or the Fjord don't seem like too strong of candidates, and neither is the Hess Highland Pony or Galiceno or the Shetland Pony. Flash, on the other hand, won't be because he was the Christmas Decorator last year. (Wow, Breyer has upped their Pony Game in the last 10 years!) Misty and Marabella probably won't be part of the Berries-Ponies series either. Now a little puzzler for you (and me):
Why is a Strawberry Roan called Persimmon?
Seems like an obvi loop hole to me. (Berry Series + Color called Strawberry Roan = THE NEWEST ADDITION IN THE BERRIES AND PONIES SERIES, STRAWBERRY, SPORTING A FITTING STRAWBERRY ROAN COAT!)
My American Pharaoh resin arrived in immaculate condition, packed beautifully and carefully. And Even sported tri colored eyes! YES! He's now residing in his box, in my closet, waiting for my shelves to go up so he has a safe hold. Sigh. He is a beauty.
Ok then.
I promised some Persimmon talk no? Isn't he beautiful? I love the loose mane version of the mold and the strawberry roan coloring and paints/pintos and the Newsworthy mold in general and sigh. I saw a Golden Boy at the Live Show I went to and was pretty much wowed. I wouldn't mind having a Persimmon, no not at all. But why so soon Breyer? Within a month I had to order Prim Rose, Order my American Pharaoh Resin, pre-order Abdul, enter for Dugan, buy my BF tickets (most likely very soon I will so I'm counting it) and now another Web-Special??? The funds are low right now Breyer, understand? I feel like their mulling us over with a truck. I love a new banner on the Collector Club home page as much as the next guy, but I like being able to expect it. I am so fine with going a month without having to enter for something or save up for something I most likely won't get to buy. I wasn't exactly begging for another Web Special or expecting it. That was a rant.
But the Dugan drawing was only on the 7th right? The wait list on the 11th or something?
Anyway, I kind of like Persimmon and I would really like one. But I'm not financially prepared for him and am feeling a little ponied-out right now. Yes, I'll be entering, No I won't be giving him cute lil barn names in my mind. Happier skies now maybe...
Now something I would love is if a Bouncer and Misty pair was the Big Cat Special, painted like Ocelots. swoon. I would melt.
But it won't be a pony, or pair of ponies, I don't think. Bobby Jo will be the Silver Filigree Christmas Web Special. So there are really only 2 more web specials to figure out.
And if Bouncer isn't, (most likely not) the big cat special, he will be a Web Special. I wouldn't be shocked if the Hackney showed up, either, though he isn't as favored as Bouncer is. The Cantering Welsh may come up too, or even the POA with that nice new tail. The Fell Pony or the Fjord don't seem like too strong of candidates, and neither is the Hess Highland Pony or Galiceno or the Shetland Pony. Flash, on the other hand, won't be because he was the Christmas Decorator last year. (Wow, Breyer has upped their Pony Game in the last 10 years!) Misty and Marabella probably won't be part of the Berries-Ponies series either. Now a little puzzler for you (and me):
Why is a Strawberry Roan called Persimmon?
Seems like an obvi loop hole to me. (Berry Series + Color called Strawberry Roan = THE NEWEST ADDITION IN THE BERRIES AND PONIES SERIES, STRAWBERRY, SPORTING A FITTING STRAWBERRY ROAN COAT!)
let it unfold
My life is finally unfolding. I feel amazing. I have this awesome balance all of a sudden between internet-model-horse-real-horse and it is epic! I had my first official riding lesson on Levi today and it was the best thing ever. I am so excited. It was the basics, but it was so much fun and something I definitely needed. We walked, jogged, backed up, spun (slow), bridled up, stopped and backed up, and some other things, too. The spinning was really fun. Later I walked through the cow pen (on foot) and turned cows by positioning them. They are totally predictable! I hosed off Levi, brushed his mane and tail, tied him up in his stall and blanketed him (later, when he was dry).
Best. Day. So. much. epic. fun.
#Road2Reining #JustTheBeginning #IAlwaysBeleived #HeIsMyHero #ThisIsReal #Levi #MyBestfriend
<3 Love you <3
~Levi
Best. Day. So. much. epic. fun.
#Road2Reining #JustTheBeginning #IAlwaysBeleived #HeIsMyHero #ThisIsReal #Levi #MyBestfriend
<3 Love you <3
~Levi
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
unprofeshionalism
I'll be talking a little bit about San Domingo, the Traditional mold, today. Nothing particularly historical or enriching, just a little chat-chat about it.
The mold is on the drabber, 1970's walking horse level, like the Stock Horse Mare and 'Black Stallion' molds, not that that's a bad thing. He's just a little plain and typical. But I can get into it. A little dressing up is definitely something the mold benefits from. One of my favorites on the mold is Bright Zip:
Mmm, he's handsome with that dapply tan muzzle and Y brand. He's another model that I am terribly fond of, but that hasn't graced my collection yet. I'd also like his brother the Peter Stone Bright Zip, but we're talking Breyers, so moving on.
And now for a model that is so gorgeously glossy and delicious, Banner.
gah, ah, *swoon* must. have. He is on the more desirable side, and grants a bit higher price tag than your average San Domingo. I'll take my time with him, is all, so maybe at Breyerfest....
There is actually a nice sized arm-full of pretty paint jobs on the San Domingo. I've only began to describe. He's not my favorite mold, but I'm not anti-Domingo, either, y'know?
Actually, one of my favorite models is Sport from Bonanza on this mold. Another nicey that resides here at my barn is the ELCR liver chestnut. I love them both dearly.
That was kind of pointless! But I am tired and felt like showing you some of my favorite San Domingos. (Fun fact: Ever since I was little I called it San Domigo) I'll talk about my actual life tomorrow. Stay tuned!
And now, just because, a fun fact.
Kathleen Moody has sculpted 25 Traditional molds.
Good bye!~
The mold is on the drabber, 1970's walking horse level, like the Stock Horse Mare and 'Black Stallion' molds, not that that's a bad thing. He's just a little plain and typical. But I can get into it. A little dressing up is definitely something the mold benefits from. One of my favorites on the mold is Bright Zip:
And now for a model that is so gorgeously glossy and delicious, Banner.
gah, ah, *swoon* must. have. He is on the more desirable side, and grants a bit higher price tag than your average San Domingo. I'll take my time with him, is all, so maybe at Breyerfest....
There is actually a nice sized arm-full of pretty paint jobs on the San Domingo. I've only began to describe. He's not my favorite mold, but I'm not anti-Domingo, either, y'know?
Actually, one of my favorite models is Sport from Bonanza on this mold. Another nicey that resides here at my barn is the ELCR liver chestnut. I love them both dearly.
That was kind of pointless! But I am tired and felt like showing you some of my favorite San Domingos. (Fun fact: Ever since I was little I called it San Domigo) I'll talk about my actual life tomorrow. Stay tuned!
And now, just because, a fun fact.
Kathleen Moody has sculpted 25 Traditional molds.
Good bye!~
Monday, March 14, 2016
Blue Horse Day
Today was a Blue Horse day. Quite literally:
Relax, the Peter Stone's and that gorgey custom Smarty Jones are my Mom's. I'm not that crazy. We're sharing all the blue horses, too. Do I seem like one of those wackos who has to have a cheapish pony fix every now and then? Well, I am. But anyway. The Bouncer's hooves are a little bit too coral, (you can't tell in this photo) and he 's rather obviously an etchie. Still, I adore him quite a bit too much. (don't ask. None of my models will EVER be for sale) And as for the stablemates... *swoon*. A Wedgewood pinto, a blue-grey marbled, a metallic navy cloud horse, and a powdered blue Parade horse??? Yessss, they are gorgey. And yes they all came from the same ebay seller. It's the best when you get a big ole' postal box of blue horses, know what I'm talkin about? I reorganized the armoire a bit so that Valegro and the Live Show material would fit, so now everyone's lookin just right, too, and I'm happy about it.
And now for your pleasure, a little idea of how small those micro-micro horses are. So small, my camera won't focus on them. They are smaller than the mini whinnies, if not by just a little bit.
My camera flash wasn't working for a moment, either. But sometimes a mistake kind of photo can be really interesting. Take a really close look at the black photo above. See them?
And also, a picture of a puppy, my favorite poodle, Darby, shaking after a roll in the grass.
Everything is well. As for Persimmon... next time, friends, next time..
Relax, the Peter Stone's and that gorgey custom Smarty Jones are my Mom's. I'm not that crazy. We're sharing all the blue horses, too. Do I seem like one of those wackos who has to have a cheapish pony fix every now and then? Well, I am. But anyway. The Bouncer's hooves are a little bit too coral, (you can't tell in this photo) and he 's rather obviously an etchie. Still, I adore him quite a bit too much. (don't ask. None of my models will EVER be for sale) And as for the stablemates... *swoon*. A Wedgewood pinto, a blue-grey marbled, a metallic navy cloud horse, and a powdered blue Parade horse??? Yessss, they are gorgey. And yes they all came from the same ebay seller. It's the best when you get a big ole' postal box of blue horses, know what I'm talkin about? I reorganized the armoire a bit so that Valegro and the Live Show material would fit, so now everyone's lookin just right, too, and I'm happy about it.
And now for your pleasure, a little idea of how small those micro-micro horses are. So small, my camera won't focus on them. They are smaller than the mini whinnies, if not by just a little bit.
And also, a picture of a puppy, my favorite poodle, Darby, shaking after a roll in the grass.
Everything is well. As for Persimmon... next time, friends, next time..
Sunday, March 13, 2016
That Kind of Day
Even the best of days can be ruined after the fact. That is what I'll say of yesterday, the day of my first live show.
I went to bed late the night before, after finishing packing my kit and finishing up my documentation. I got up early, (5:00 AM) and got to the show right on time, 7:20. It was about how I'd imagined it. I had a table in the back and I unpacked quickly, then talked to one of the other shower's who was incredibly nice. Next I wandered around the Show Hall, admiring others' things. I watched a Performance Class Enterer do all the buckles on her beautiful miniature harness, and looked dreamily at the Peter Stone OOAKs. Then I watched the classes, and even picked some of the winners. (I wasn't a judge, I just looked at the class and picked who I thought would/should win) My classes came and went. All three of my models placed, but I'll get to that later. I talked to another one of the other showers who was also nice, as was everyone, I thought. There was a Raffle and I won two old Walter Farley books, which was awesome. And the Show Host gave me 2 micro-micro horses (half the size as mini whinnies, body quality) which made me so happy you have no idea. Everyone at the show was so warm and happy, if not tediously and hopelessly passionate about model horses. The Performance Entries we're fun to look at (they were amazing!) and all the Stone Weanlings we're so to die for. My only regrets are that I didn't say good bye to the shower next to my table, and that I didn't look at the for sale stuff.
My table
While I was packing up my models, the show host introduced us to a worker at Breyer, who was very interesting. He designed a lot of models, including Twilight Terror. The epic thing is that his personal Twilight Terror was in his closet looking for a good home. So he's mailing it to me. How cool is that????? I feel very lucky, overall, and had a very good time. A tack maker at the show gave me a show halter, and one of the other showers gave me the classic she won in the raffle because she doesn't collect classic. I know, I know, I am so super and extremely lucky it's weird.
My models did well over all. They all placed, like I said. My Le Fire custom had a mix up in the classes, so he got last in his class, which was 5th so he still got a paper ribbon. I feel bad for him, though at least I wont make the same mistake next time. My Lady Phase custom got 5th out of a class of nine, so I'm proud of her. I am also really very proud of my Stablemate Valegro, who got 4th in a class of 17, and was the only mini in the class. I didn't get into the call backs, so we left after my classes were over, even though I might have liked to stay. The day proceeded boringly, though at Tractor Supply I got a Scheich Zebra Filly on clearance. ($2? Sold!) I talked about the show a lot afterwards, which I regret slightly. But I am looking forward to the next show, which will be at my favorite toy store, except that it isn't for, ahem, 6 months. All the showers at my show were kind, welcoming, and happy to have me, which I really appreciated. They talked to me, congratulated me, I even spotted some admiring my little Valegro! (Yes I know I promised I wouldn't show my Valegro. Sorry......!) I was going to bring two other models, my Peter Stone Pebbles and my Breyer Wallstreet, but I decided to take it slow.
Yes I had one of the best times of my life, with the crowd that I really do fit in with. Alas, the raining of the parade happened this morning, and it's something I'd rather not elaborate on, except that I've been cold towards the show since. It's not that I didn't have an amazing time, but that I don't always think my family wants me to fit into that crowd. Moving on, now...
I went to bed late the night before, after finishing packing my kit and finishing up my documentation. I got up early, (5:00 AM) and got to the show right on time, 7:20. It was about how I'd imagined it. I had a table in the back and I unpacked quickly, then talked to one of the other shower's who was incredibly nice. Next I wandered around the Show Hall, admiring others' things. I watched a Performance Class Enterer do all the buckles on her beautiful miniature harness, and looked dreamily at the Peter Stone OOAKs. Then I watched the classes, and even picked some of the winners. (I wasn't a judge, I just looked at the class and picked who I thought would/should win) My classes came and went. All three of my models placed, but I'll get to that later. I talked to another one of the other showers who was also nice, as was everyone, I thought. There was a Raffle and I won two old Walter Farley books, which was awesome. And the Show Host gave me 2 micro-micro horses (half the size as mini whinnies, body quality) which made me so happy you have no idea. Everyone at the show was so warm and happy, if not tediously and hopelessly passionate about model horses. The Performance Entries we're fun to look at (they were amazing!) and all the Stone Weanlings we're so to die for. My only regrets are that I didn't say good bye to the shower next to my table, and that I didn't look at the for sale stuff.
While I was packing up my models, the show host introduced us to a worker at Breyer, who was very interesting. He designed a lot of models, including Twilight Terror. The epic thing is that his personal Twilight Terror was in his closet looking for a good home. So he's mailing it to me. How cool is that????? I feel very lucky, overall, and had a very good time. A tack maker at the show gave me a show halter, and one of the other showers gave me the classic she won in the raffle because she doesn't collect classic. I know, I know, I am so super and extremely lucky it's weird.
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| Valley in his big Warmblood Class! |
Yes I had one of the best times of my life, with the crowd that I really do fit in with. Alas, the raining of the parade happened this morning, and it's something I'd rather not elaborate on, except that I've been cold towards the show since. It's not that I didn't have an amazing time, but that I don't always think my family wants me to fit into that crowd. Moving on, now...
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