The sneak peak has been revealed and it is the Mare & Foal set!!
Meet Fighter & Survivor!!
"Fighter" is the strong mamma who works hard to keep an eye on her filly. She is on the new Rhiannon/Gypsy Vanner Mare mold sporting a rich dark bay minimal Sabino with four high stockings. "Survivor" is a sweet filly who works hard at doing her best. She is done on the new Rhemi/Gypsy Vanner Foal mold done in a beautiful black Sabino coat with two different eye colors! I am pretty sure they were named after the Reba McEntire song "Survivor" which was also used as the them for her TV show. Breyer didn't fully specify but the descriptions of the horses seemed to make sense with that song. Fighter & Survivor will cost $85.00 and will be limited to 2,500 pieces.
I really love the look of these two!! They are absolutely beautiful! I absolutely also love the look of the foal! I think they will be going on my must get list for the year. I will admit I wasn't too sure if we would get a mare & foal set special run, usually on anniversary type years they don't, maybe for a raffle, but overall not really. Though it does make sense for this year to have one as Breyer is mostly treating this year's theme as more or less girl power and female oriented to a point rather than clearly seeing why it's "Against All Odds".
Next...
Meet Just Like Fire!!!
The mythical immortal bird, the phoenix, can be reborn again form the ashes. The ancient idea of the creatures exact origins is up for debate by scholars, both the ancient Greeks and ancient Egyptians show they are the creator. The phoenix is often depicted as a large bird with gold, orange, and red plumage and is the symbol of rebirth. Just Like Fire is done on the Arabian Stallion mold, aka Malik, by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig sporting a vibrant and stunning pearlescent, flame inspired gradient with golden phoenix pinto pattern and glittering eyes. He is named after the song fo the same name by artist P!NK. He will cost $30.00 and be limited to 2,000 pieces.
I do really like the color fo this guy, and while I like the mold I do think it is starting to get over used, especially for decorators. While I do plan to get them I was still hoping for a different mold like harper or appendix mare as they are a bit underused. I like that the yellow specks look like flying embers/sparks of fire, though I do somewhat wish he looked more like a phoenix, like more feathery. Despite this, it doesn't make me dislike him enough to not get him so he'll have to come home with me.
First Web Special of the year is here!!
Meet Reykjavík!!
Reykjavík is named after the capitol of Iceland. It means "Bay of Smoke", it have vents that release steam form deep within the earth. So with this location being form Iceland, naturally this release would be on the Icelandic mold. Reykjavík sports a a silver grulla coat which was designed by Sommer Prosser and is smokey-hued and reminiscent of the stormy winter sky. Reykjavík also sports a blaze with tall white stockings on all four legs. He has blue eyes and glowing icy shade like the glaciers of the surrounding landscape. He also has the silver dapple gene which gives his mane and tail there pale highlights. Reykjavík is limited to 600 pieces and will cost $185.00 if selected. He will also have his name and the year 2024 stamped on his belly.
I really love the look of this guy. I am a sucker for grullos so he was an automatic for entry for me. I am also glad Breyer is doing a destination related series again. I was hoping they'd finish the "America the Beautiful" series at some point, it is nice to see other countries added too. I am really hoping to be picked for him, or other members of my family as my a[rents have account, mainly for Breyerfest tickets and other things. I pretty much entered for him right away, at least the same day he was revealed and entries started.
(Note: Photos and Info from Breyerfest blog and Breyer website)
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