Monthly Archives: August 2016
Collector’s Club Dun Phar Lap Test Color Lottery
| August 31, 2016 | Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse |
Breyer posted a handsome test color dun Phar Lap #430040 available by lottery to Collector’s Club members. Personally, I am not a big fan of the Phar Lap mold but I think this guy looks quite dashing in dun! Collector’s Club members may enter once a day from 8/31/16 to 9/5/16 at 11:59 PDT. The winner will be able to purchase him for $850.
Breyer has this to say about him:
Exclusively for Breyer Collector Club members! Breyer test run models are initial decos painted up to see how a particular color might look on a particular sculpture. Or, they may be created to test out a painting technique or new colorway. Not all test run models are used, and they may vary over time as different painting techniques are developed and tested. Each model has a fixed price and interested members enter a random draw for the ability to purchase the test piece.
Introducing a dun Phar Lap! Ears forward in effortless gallop, Phar Lap is ready to go! Lots of airbrushed shading bring out the highlights in his reddish brown coat. Primitive marks include dorsal stripe, leg bars and dark eartips. His hooves are masked and dark grey, and he sports eyewhites.
The dun Phar Lap test piece is priced at $850 and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Only 1 piece is available for purchase.
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We Will Be Receiving Breyer Fall Release Xavier and the Gold Valegro
| August 29, 2016 | Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse |
I heard back from our distributor today. We will be receiving the Breyer 1757 Xavier, the Mystical Unicorn on the Wintersong mold. We should also be receiving a very limited quantity of the 1783 Gold Valegro. As expected, we will not be receiving any of the Breyer 1767 Glorioso on the Kathleen Moody Andalusian mold. We are not taking preorders at this time.
Breyer Fall 2016 Releases – Glorioso & Xavier & Gold Valegro
Breyer Fall 2016 Releases – Glorioso & Xavier & Gold Valegro
| August 28, 2016 | Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse |
We received the Breyer Mid Year Releases while we were away at BreyerFest. I feel like I am finally recovering from BreyerFest and here come the Breyer Fall 2016 Releases!
1767 Glorioso is on the Andalusian Stallion mold sculpted by Kathleen Moody in grulla. Goodness is he handsome! Glorioso is limited to 2,500 pieces and his expected ship date from Breyer is in September. He will be available exclusively at Brick n Mortar Stores and Breyer has specified that he is not to be sold online. As such, I do not think that we will be able to acquire any Gloriosos. However, I will be looking to add one to my personal collection!
1771 Xavier is on the Wintersong mold and has been modified to a Mystical Unicorn. He is a pearly white color with lavendar shading. His run will be limited but I do not know the exact run size. Xavier will ship from Breyer in October.
I am perhaps the most excited about the 1783 Gold Valegro. The real Valegro won a Gold Medal at the
2012 Olympics and a Gold and Silver Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In honor of Valegro’s outstanding achievement, Breyer is making a limited edition gold Valegro. He will be limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide. The Gold Valegro will ship from Breyer in December.
We do have a number of Breyer NIB 1756 Valegros in stock. Valegro is one of the greatest horses in dressage history. His price is postage paid and we will ship Internationally for $15 additional.
At this time, I do not know if we will be receiving either the 1771 Xavier or 1783 Gold Valegro. I have messaged our distributor to see if any of the Fall Releases will be available to us. I do not think that we will be receiving any of the 1767 Glorioso. We are not taking preorders on any of the Fall Releases at this time.
Breyer Chasing the Chesapeake Collector Event Tickets On Sale
| August 25, 2016 | Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse |
Breyer announced their newest Premier Event that is open to Collector’s Club holders and is limited to 200 people. Tickets for Chasing the Chesapeake are on sale now and are being sold on a first come first serve. Breyer has been listening and you may purchase 1 or 2 tickets. Thank you Breyer! The event dates are October 14-16th 2016. I’m spinning the wheels in my head trying to figure out if I can make it work with my budget. I’m also a bit hesitant to shell out the travel expenses after the less than stellar Chicago event. I wonder how long it will take Breyer to sell out of tickets? Breyer also warns that there is a lot of walking involved so be aware! Breyer has this to say about the
Chasing the Chesapeake Event:
Limited to 1 purchase per Collector Club Member. Purchase is limted to 1 or 2 tickets
Event Dates: October 14-16
Chasing the Chesapeake is ON SALE NOW! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2016 Collector Event, limited to 200 guests.
These legendary Collector Club events are one of the highlights of the year. Exclusive access, exclusive models – a weekend only Breyer could create.
Join us at Chasing the Chesapeake! Oct 14-16, Elkton, Maryland.
Tickets to the event will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that participation in this event will require a significant amount of walking outdoors and cross country over uneven ground and gravel surfaces. Please take this into consideration when deciding to purchase your ticket to attend.
Breyer Shannondell Premier Club Shire Is Ready To Order!
| August 18, 2016 | Posted by aidanstoytrove under Model Horse |
Breyer Premier Club Shannondell
The long awaited Breyer 2016 Premier Club model Shannondell is ready to order! I chose the free flowing mane and tail. I wish I could have chosen both versions! Shannondell is a brand new Shire sculpt by the talented Karen Gerhardt of Westerly Design. Shannondell is priced at $175 plus $17.50 domestic shipping (ouch)! Here is what Breyer has to say about Shannondell:
The Second Release in the 2016 Premier Collection
Your Shannondell model with free flowing mane and tail is in stock and ready to ship!*
The second release in the 2016 Premier Collection is Shannondell, a stunning dappled bay Shire. This impressive English draught breed typically stands over 17 hands tall and weighs over 2,000 pounds and is known for its tremendous strength and good nature. Often black, bay or grey in color, the Shire has plenty of feathering and is a striking sight. Shannondell was both sculpted and decorated by the talented hands of artist Karen Gerhardt. Karen’s mastery of the equine form is evident in the work she creates in both resin and ceramic. Her horses feature kind expressions paired with exquisite finish work and shading. Breyer fans will know her for her beautiful sculpture of the Cleveland Bay. Karen has captured Shannondell in action, moving forward with fluidity and obvious strength.
This Shire gelding is not only impressive in his stature, but in his appearance as well! His golden bay coat is accented by a lovely blaze, high white markings on his legs, and belly spots. His coat features delicate mapping, and his lifelike expression is enhanced by his detailed tri‐eyes. Shannondell is ready to enter the show arena, or to be hitched up to a parade wagon. Each Shannondell in the Breyer Premier collection is a hand‐painted work of art, and no two are exactly alike!
Here is a link to my original Shannondell blog post:
Breyer Premier Club Shannondell Revealed – Which Will You Choose?
