Proper Introductions

Pictures! You guys are probably sick and tired of posts on Mariposa and Flor, but I did promise some in-hands and out of boxes. I just adore these guys! The photos still aren't wonderful, but they'll do. 

The foal's show name is SDS Perfect Little Stranger, barn name is Balki (if you get it, you get it). The mare is SDS Don't Be Ridiculous (those of you who got the foal's name should get hers too!) and her barn name is Vinca. Vinca is the type of flower that is prevalent in the woodland around my home. :)

He is so detailed, he's even got nice shading on his bottom!

The only flaw, some slight paint lightening on her box-side shoulder. No biggie! :)

One more thing, my Shelby should be here tomorrow! Ideally I will have some pics by tomorrow evening, otherwise it will probably be Monday (I'm out of town following Church on Sunday). Fingers crossed it's the appy! :)

Broken Bans

I bought a Shelby today. I was technically on a pony ban until summer, but he just kinda happened. I wasn't even in any real need for a pony fix, seeing as I just unboxed my Mariposa and Flor like 3hrs before I ordered him. It was just something about his delightful spotty bum. :3 I'm really in quite desperate need of his gorgeous grulla self on my shelf. If I don't get the appy I will definitely need to trade. Did any of you purchase a Shelby today?

As I mentioned above, I unboxed my Mariposa and Flor today! I did have another set on pre-order from Canada, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought it was unfair to buy one just to resell. I contacted them this morning and cancelled, sending my set down the line to the wait-listers. I will take photos of them unboxed as soon as I can. :) It has been rainy for 3 weeks straight. Friday is supposed to be nicer, so hopefully I can get some then. They are really nice. I had to do some considerable shuffling of my shelves to make room, meaning that I (sadly) had to move one whole shelf of classics and my old experimental customs to a high shelf in my closet. I won't see them much for a while, but it's nice to know they're still there.

As for random life updates, I feel like I owe you wonderful readers an explanation as to why my posting has been so sparse recently. Two weeks ago or so, I began having considerable pain in my head, jaw, shoulder, and chest (left side). Of course I saw the doctor, but they couldn't find anything so I went home on OTC pain killers. I was in a terrific amount of discomfort for over a week and a half, but I'm doing better now. Praying that sticks. During that week and a half, I really had little to no motivation to do anything. Since the pain is gone, I'm catching up on everything, hobby and real life related. Sometimes it is just plugging away, one foot in front of the other. I promise I really do have some cool stuff coming! I have a mini prop tutorial half done, another started and a blog collab still in the works. :) I'm also hoping to do another flash fun photo show this June(?).

Because of this lovely, wet, old, gloomy weather, I only have one photo for you today. I'm sorry. This is a pic that a very close friend of mine sent me today. I love dragons (especially sweet, little, chubby, baby ones).

Not my pic!

Be someone's candle today!

Houston, We Have Touchdown

Mariposa and Flor arrived yesterday! I was not expecting to see them until Monday or Tuesday, so I was truly thrilled. I'll be keeping them in their box until my other set comes, but I made sure to take lots of pics. Huge thanks again to Charlotte's Saddlery, especially Cherie and Missy!

I did not edit these photos at all, so they are true to color. Only a couple had flash, and it didn't really seem to affect the hue at all (which is strange, but nice!).

Love what they did with the shape! I noticed it first on my BF22 Nikko box.

Is this stamp thing on the bottom of the box new, or have I just not been paying attention lol?

I was also really happy to see painted chestnuts - Breyer seems to be remembering them on most pieces nowadays. :)

I absolutely adore the sweet little facial marking on the baby, so precious!

My pair is pretty good in the quality department, with a few paint goobers (as expected) on the mare. I'm very pleased with them, especially when compared to last year's Ashton.  I predict a hard choice between this pair and the one from Canada!

Clean-Up

I'm back! Thank you all for your well wishes and birthday wishes in the last post. I am feeling 100%, and my family member thanks you. :)

Okay, where do we start? So much has happened since I last put a full post on.

I guess I should cover the cow from the last post, she was one of the new additions I was talking about. :) I found her at my local thrift store for 50 cents. I had to get her! She's about 4in tall.

I also managed to get a pre-order in for a Mariposa and Flor set. Mine are coming from the Canadian dealer, Hobby and Toy Central. A very kind MH$P shopper (thanks, B.S.!) directed me to them. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They may have more slots, so if you're looking for a set, tell them I sent you!

I'm so excited to get my hands on this pair.

I've been working on the commission resins, and they are nearing completion. The blanket appaloosa is 90% there, and the leopard is 80%. I may have some photos posted this weekend. :)

The Breyer stuffed pony has been released:

Cute, but nothing I need or want.

Finally, Bravour 54 got himself a little ribbon. Is this just Breyer's way of pacifying the mob? "Look! Look! We gave him an accessory! Something that is FREE. Don't be mad, isn't he cute in his little necklace ribbon???" Lol. Anyway, he's cute, and looks spiffy in his "tie".

Anywhoo, I've got to get going, so I'll wrap it up here. Thank you for reading! I should be on a normal blogging schedule from now on out. :)

Flagship Susecion and Le Fire and Holiday Releases

Woo Hoo!!! The last of them are out, and aren't they beauties?

These ones are my favorites, they are our Flagship Models, Mariposa and Flor

 

I am not a fan of this one, but others will be!

I hope TSC gets this one next Black Friday, I'd like 1 or 2 to customize!

The vintage theme is cute!

Love this one! Even though I don't typically like unicorns, the mold is great. I hope he becomes a SM!

Was hoping for a less used mold, but they are nice.

Very well done! I was hoping for skijoring, but there's always next year. . .

On a scale of 1 to 10, how creepy do you think this guy will turn out? I'm gonna go with an 8 - creepo deluxe 😂

I'm a little unsure on the eyes, but the rest of him is divine, and I will definitely be getting him if my TSC does! That color is so unique! He kinda reminds me of Teamster.

So, who tugs at your heart strings? For me it is definitely the Susecion and Le Fire. 🤤 I'm already contacting my (not-so) local tack shop to see if they will be getting her!