2023 NEW RELEASES!!

 Sorry, I didn't mean to do a disappearing act! I was crazy busy this week, and was mostly offline (only logging on for essentials like email and messages, and a couple Christmas emergencies 😉). There will be at least two new arrival posts, I'm just waiting on getting perfect photos of them. 🙃

Anywhoo, Breyer's 2023 RR line is released! I was able to view the catalog during the brief time it was available online (now anywhere you find the link it asks for a log in pass code). I tried to hit all the new stuff in this post. Photos are screenshots of the catalog, so my apologies for the low quality!

Traditional:

I love these two! I will be tracking them down eventually.

Handsome dude! I love those lightning socks.

While not my favorite, this is a very nice commemorative release for Secretariat. I like the little resin.

Such a cutie! I think the mold may need a rest, it's been so many barrel horses in the last 3 years.

Here, I must again lament the noodle legged-ness of this mare. If she just had nicer forelegs, I would be all over her! But those legs are hard to get by. Really pretty color though!

I'm in love, I'm in love, and I don't care who knows it! I really, really need this mare. She will be a welcome addition to the Spotted Dreams herd. I've wanted this color in a RR since Astrid came out in the PC!

Classic:

TOLD YA! They were real! I'm am so gonna need that Malik. The ASB is tempting (he looks just like the 70th Anniv. Hamilton) but I won't be getting him. The TB looks like Snowman, but the drafter is lovely!

Nice new unicorn.

New mare and foal, and the "TSC" mustangs will be sold after Christmas as well.

This one is cute, even for a deco. I certainly won't be getting it, but it is very adorable. Nice mold choice.

New buttermilk boy! Cute, but once again, not one I need. Poor pony, his rider is ginormous on him!

Stablemate:

That mare in the lower right looks like a re-release of this one (2018 Mystery Foal Surprise Family 12).

This makes me happy! I want at least two of that Clydesdale, one to keep OF and one to paint. I like that SCO, ant that MFT. I'm undecided on the Darley.

Joy, joy, joy! A new and delightful hunk of baby Fireheart! I want him. Many of him. Lots of him. So many customizing ideas!

Mini Whinnies:

I think there was a new BB series of MW too, but I didn't screenshot it in time. Darn those box barns! Gone are the days of fondling bags.

Other Stuff:

 I just thought this page was interesting. This is "swag" for your brick and mortar store.

Day 4. What Is The Most You've Spent On A Model Horse?

 Too much. 😂 Way too much. I would have to go over all my documents to find an exact figure, and I'm not doing that, but it was a good chunk. I've been better the last year or so, (mostly because I'm running out of room!) so there have been less purchases. Honestly, I think the most I've spent on a single model this year was $170 something. See? I'm being a good girl (for now).

Elbe and Spree were the biggest purchase of this year.

BreyerFest 2022 Haul

BreyerFest! So much fun. I ended up with a Chablis, a random SR, Nikko, and Maifield. Plus another model, but I will discuss him later. ;) 

My random SR was Marzipan (palomino), which, as you know, was not a favorite of mine. I ended up selling him. The day after I sold him I bought an Elbe and Spree. I'm thrilled with them. I got a flawless set. Many thanks to Sabrina Smith who sold them to me!

SDS Elegant Dinah-saur (Bay Tobiano Paint Mare)

SDS Victoria's Proclamation (Bay Tobiano Pintabian Filly)

My impeccable little Maifield was a gift from Model Horse Grotto, thank you Metropolisphantom!

SDS Alabama Chili (Sorrel Leopard Knabstrupper Mare)

Chablis is stunning! No flaws. His dapples are soft, and his eyes are simply delicious.

SDS Galactic Quest (Bay Bavarian WB Stallion)

Nikko is also wonderful, he only has like two teeny tiny flaws. I love his shading! And the metallic plays over his muscles really well.

SDS Necco Wafer (Buckskin German Riding Pony Stallion)

BreyerFest Models

 Well, I'm two posts in, and already I took two weeks off. Not a great start. I'll try to catch up, and talk a little about the BF 2022 SRs and SSs we've been seeing. 

First, Landler.

He's a beautiful model with graceful stride and color, and his shading and fleabites are to die for. I would be all over him if I collected dressage models. Unfortunately, I have decided against adding him to my collection.

Second, Elbe and Spree.

I AM IN UTTER LOVE!!! These models may just be my favorite SRs to date (although it is hard to say that with Ansel looking at me from my shelves). I am first on a waiting list for a pick-up, and I'm sweating bullets. I NEED THEM NOW!!

Third, Stein.

A lot of collectors are flipping over this guy. I think that he is so-so. The mold is great (wish he was performance friendly though!), but the color is a little iffy for me though. His right side looks bad, but the shot of his left is gorgeous. Either way, he is a handsome hunk that I won't be adding to my collection.

Fourth, Rotating Draft Surprise.

Not much to say here, other than to ask, why another alcoholic reference? I'm so sick of it. I think it may be Bobbi Jo, but I'm not thinking it will be a drafter. Perhaps Bristol? No clues to him, just thinking out loud.

Fifth, Breyer Bears.

I love this idea so much. Wish they weren't smelly though! And I'd love their eyes to be painted black or something, they seem a little off with the clearware eyes. I think Breyer knocked it out of the park with these two, and the price isn't bad either. Curious to see the exclusive packaging!

Onto SSs (or LEs now, depending on how long you've been collecting)

Montara. Gorgeous model, nasty mold. I won't be getting him unfortunately. I am not a Mellin fan

More later!