Category: Model Horse

Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club Open For Enrollment

Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club Open For Enrollment

Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club Mirado

I know that a number of you have been waiting for the Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club enrollment to open and enrollment is officially open! This beautiful glossy Mirado model was featured in Breyer’s promotional email and I’m fairly certain that he will be a Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club Special Run. I personally was not overly fond of the grulla pinto Mirado but I do like this chestnut!

Here is the link to join the Breyer 2019 Stablemate Club https://www.breyerhorses.com/products/2019-stablemates-club-welcome-kit

Here is the Stablemate Club description taken directly from Breyer’s Website:

If you find Breyer’s Stablemates impossible to resist, then the Breyer Stablemates Club is for you! These small wonders are hand-crafted with great detail and their decorations share the finesse of their larger Traditional counterparts!

Deposits must be made by 11:59pm EST December 31, 2018
2019 Stablemates Club Deposit

$30.00
Become A Member of the Breyer Stablemates Club

You must be a 2019 Collector Club member to access the buy box. Once you have purchased the club, you will no longer have access to the buy box.

International Customers: Click here to join the 2019 Stablemates International Club
Benefits include:

  • (6) new members-only Stablemates Club models in beautiful colors exclusively designed for the club.
       
  • Each model is packaged in a miniature version of Breyer’s iconic yellow window box.
       
  • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
       
  • A brand-new Stablemates sculpture will debut each year in the Club!
       
  • All Stablemates Club members are eligible to be entered into a raffle for a unique collectible!
       
  • Access to Stablemates Club Forum

2019 Stablemates Collector’s Club Member Terms & Conditions:

Each model is only $20, and is shipped to your home in a miniature Traditional-style window box. To join, you must have a valid 2019 Collector Club membership and sign up by December 31, 2018with a non-refundable deposit of $30. We’ll deduct $5 from each model when it ships, so you pay $15 per model (plus S&H). This program is a continuity club which means you are obligated to purchase all six models. First Shipment for US members is in February 2019, with subsequent shipments every other month.
 
International members will receive two consolidated shipments of three (3) models ($45 per shipment plus $25 S&H) each following the third and sixth releases. You must purchase an International Membership in order to receive the consolidated international shipments.
 
Please note: Reeves International, Inc. reserves the right to terminate any membership at any time and refund the applicable pro-rated deposit or membership amount. If member elects to cancel their membership, deposit and membership fees are non-refundable.

Finn the Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Gambler’s Choice Mule

 

Finn the Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Gambler’s Choice Mule

Breyer Finn 712249

The Breyer Stablemate Club began in 2016. Each year features a Gambler’s Choice Special Run. 4 different colors on the same Stablemate mold are offered once per year, these are referred to as Gambler’s Choice models as the color you receive is random. The Breyer 2016 Stablemate Club featured Diesel, tbe G4 Reiner. Diesel was offered in Glossy Grulla, Glossy Bay Appaloosa, Dun and Wedgewood. At the time, we had 4 separate Stablemate Club Memberships and were thrilled to receive 1 of each color (unlike the Bouncer Christmas Pony, eek!)

The Breyer 2017 Stablemate Club featured Fylkir, the Icelandic Pony. Fylkir was offered in Glossy Silver Black, Bay Splash Pinto, Dunalino and Bay Roan Appaloosa.  I had my heart set on the Glossy Silver Black but received a Bay Splash Pinto (trade anyone??)

For 2018, Breyer offered Finn on the mischievous mule mold. Finn is offered in Grey Grulla Pinto, Dun Appaloosa, Glossy Sorrel and a Rainbow Pinto. Finn is the model many were waiting for and at long last, he is now available for Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Members to purchase. The total cost of Finn shipped to any US address is $25.95. Here is the pricing breakdown:

Cost of model: $15

Credit Applied For Club Deposit: $5

US Shipping: $5.95

I love  my Breyer Prism and I’m hoping for the Glossy Rainbow color on Finn as well!

Breyer Finn 712249

Finn must be paid for by 10/22/18 (for procrastinators like me!)

Breyer 2018 Stablemate Club Members can access Finn’s page directly using this link. Here is what Breyer says about Finn:

Meet Finn! He is offered as a gambler’s choice, as four exciting colorways grace this delightful mule. You will randomly receive one of the following: A shaded grey grulla pinto with a matte finish, a shaded dun appaloosa with matte finish, a shaded chestnut with a high gloss finish, or a shaded rainbow pinto decorator with a high gloss finish. Finn comes in a miniature Traditional-style window box.

Breyer Kehinde – The Newest Web Special Run

Breyer Kehinde – The Newest Web Special Run

Breyer Kehinde 712255

Kehinde is Breyer’s newest Web Special Run and is product number 712255. He is part of the new Wild Animal Series which is open to a broader range of patterns than the Big Cat Series. Kehinde is based on the Clock Horse or the American Saddlebred Stallion mold sculpted by Kathleen Moody. He is painted to resemble a wild okapi. At first glance, I didn’t particularly care for Kehinde but I’m starting to warm up to him and will be entering for a chance at purchasing him. Kehinde is open to Breyer 2018 Collector’s Club Members who may enter enter the lottery once a day through October 7’th for a chance at purchasing him. Winners will be notified on October 8th.  Kehinde is priced at $175 plus postage. Breyer recently recalculated their shipping costs (as well as their entire website!) and I’m unsure how much shipping will cost. Historically, shipping for the Web Special Runs cost around $17.50 for domestic shipping. Current Breyer 2018 Collector’s Club Members may click this link to see Kehinde’s listing on Breyer’s website. Here is what Breyer has to say about Kehinde:

Our world is home to many fascinating creatures. With landscapes from deserts to rainforests, savannas to mountains, and everything in between, it’s no surprise that the world’s animals are as diverse as the landscape! Our new Wild Animal Series is a celebration of wildlife everywhere.

The first release in Wild Animal Series is Kehinde, and he’s inspired by the enchanting and elusive okapi. Artist Karen Williams designed this piece, and gave him an incredibly realistic coat. Just like the okapi, Kehinde has zebra-like striping on his legs and hindquarters. His richly-shaded coat has a velvety appearance, fading into his dusky face. With his alert appearance and expression, Kehinde truly evokes the look of the okapi! Kehinde has “Wild Animal Series” printed on his belly.

BreyerFest 2018 Dark Horse Surprise Run Numbers

BreyerFest 2018 Dark Horse Surprise Run Numbers

Breyer Dark Horse Surprise 711285

Breyer posted the BreyerFest 2018 Dark Horse Surprise run numbers. Here is the information on the BreyerFest Blog with the official numbers:

We did promise to unveil the numbers behind Dark Horse Surprise so here you go…

The most common colorway was the Splash Palomino at 1050 matte models and 175 glossed models. Next was the Appy with 850 matte models and 175 glossed. Closely following was the Bay Pinto with 575 matte horses and 175 glossed. Next up was the snazzy Decorator with 425 matte models and 175 glossed.

Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly given the hint in the name) the Black model was the most rare with only 225 matte models and 175 glossed.

What model did you get? And do you have a favorite amongst the ten different variations?

Copperfox Model Horses Closing Their Doors

Copperfox Model Horses Closing Their Doors

We were greatly saddened to hear that Copperfox Model Horses will be closing their doors on August 14, 2018.  We were very excited about the impending release of Winston the Shire and Scamp the Pony. Copperfox’s announcement created a rush of people purchasing the last of Copperfox’s stock directly from their website and on other venues. The mini resin Welsh Cob and Connemara are sold out.  At the time of this post, the mini resin Exmoor, Irish Sport Horse and Scamp are still available through Suenta.

UPDATE:

The Winston resin was only available in the UK and will not be produced by Suenta 🙁

We had a very limited number of Copperfox Model Horses listed for sale on our website and sold through most of what was listed almost over night. We do have more Copperfox Model Horses than are currently listed and will have a nice variety to offer. We have some First Quality Welsh Cobs and Connemara Ponies. We have Seconds of the Welsh Cobs, a small number of Connemaras and a small number of Irish Sport Horses. Off the top of my head, we have Percival (First and Second Quality), a small number of Lakeview Knight (First Quality), Tiger Woods (First and Second Quality), Bertie (First and Second Quality), Prince Cavalier (Second Quality), Gibson (Second Quality), Superman (Second Quality) and Cadbury (Second Quality).

Here is the official announcement made by Copperfox

https://www.copperfoxmodelhorses.com/our-blog/copperfox-important-announcement

Regretfully, Copperfox Model Horses will be shutting it’s stable door on the 14th August 2018.

We set out to create a range of model horses of British Native breeds for horse lovers worldwide to cherish and with your help and support through many challenges, we achieved this goal. Your encouragement and belief helped us achieve what many thought was the impossible, so a truly heartfelt thank you for making it all a reality.

Our journey now though has sadly come to an end for a number of reasons. We have had a turbulent few months trying to negotiate with our factory and in short, the factory does not want to produce our models, at the quality we know our customers would expect, for a reasonable price. The factory find the models very labour intensive and therefore want to increase the price considerably, which obviously we cannot accept as it’s unsustainable. Despite our ceaseless efforts we have been unable to find an alternative factory in China nor an alternative plan of how we can continue production of the plastic models. The paint team at the factory have already been disbanded as the factory are adamant that they do not want to produce the models. This has added to the ever increasing costs of plastic and shipping, exchange rates, tooling costs and their maintenance, as well as a never ending list of production obstacles.

This difficult time has had to made us review the business in-depth. Since it’s formation, it has put us both under an immense about of pressure taking an extreme toil on our health, well being, family and finances. Bedtimes and family commitments have been missed due to us trying to make it work, together with countless sleepless nights as we were both utterly committed to making Copperfox Model Horses a success. With sadness, we have made the decision that the time has come for us to step away from the model horse world, a community which has changed so much during the 20 years we have been a part of it.

This news means that there will be no more plastic Copperfox Model Horses, even though we were on the verge of a next production run. The samples were confirmed but the production never finalised during our negotiations so no models were created.

We shall be re-homing all our remaining stock from our warehouse over the next few weeks. Both our new models, Winston and Scamp are available, whilst stocks last, in resin as originally planned but there will be no plastic versions of these models.

We would like to thank all you, once again, our Copperfox Ambassadors, Fans and Followers for your continued support and helping us make it all possible. Thank you for joining us on this fabulous journey and giving our models wonderful forever homes.

– Becky and Sharon
Copperfox Model Horses

Our heart goes out to Becky and Sharon for all the sweat and tears that they have endured to get the company off the ground. Farewell Copperfox!

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