Newsletters for November and December, Final Club Releases for the Year.

 The November Newsletter consisted of announcing the black Friday deals, which pretty much never stopped even now, a workshop on how to paint eyes on models, how the Just About Horses (JAH) magazines were sent out, a look at some revealed models for the 2025 clubs plus more for the 75th anniversary, the giveaway was Hot Cocoa whom I now have as I ordered it around black Friday, and of course the sneak peak.

The reveal was Courcheval whom I went over in my last post.

December Newsletter went over the release of Tannenbaum, warehouse sale which this time around there wasn't anything that caught my eye as it was mostly left over club models and web specials, how the deadlines to join clubs for next year are approaching plus the reveal of the last premier club model for next year and I'll go over those later, the featured story is about what to expect for the 75th anniversary, the giveaway is a complete set of last years premier club models so nothing I don't want to try to win, and of course the sneak peak!

I'm assuming either something 75th anniversary related or Breyerfest related, maybe even both, as the Breyerfest blog has been posting stablemate silhouettes that say reveal will be soon and I believe they are waiting for the new year when 2025 regular ruin releases and all that are revealed by dealers. Gonna have to patiently wait a few more days to see.

And lastly are the last of the club models for this year!!

My glossy Bandelero is here and he is gorgeous, speaking of glossy goodness my optional purchase for the Stablemate Club of Hadley & Holden arrived too and it looks like I got the standing version of Holden the other was the lying down version, as well as the last Stablemate Club release which is the new sculpt called Augustus also came!! Then I finally got a picture of Outlaw from the Vintage Club and I got the buckskin version! This version of the three was one of my favs, the second being the grullo appaloosa, the bay pinto was ok but didn't thrill me so I'm glad I got one of the ones I would enjoy.

I forgot to get a pic of the bonus stablemate for the Vintage club which was Felix, but I did see him in person and he too is glossy gorgeousness. Also speaking of bonus stablemates, the one for the Premier Club came with Bandelero, and she is a lying down mustang mare named Enya who is painted like Tigerlily from earlier this year. 

So glad not only is there another lying down model/mold, but also in another scale. Most are traditional scale, non in classic/freedom scale, this now makes three for stablemates, and there are non for mini whinnies. Also if you really want to count them, there's non ion the original paddock pal lineup nor in the new one. Hoping Enya makes more appearances now in the future, especially for mare and foal sets.

That's it for this post, more to come in the next couple of days as I try to roll out the final posts for the month and year before going fully into 2025 content. See y'all later!!

(in hand pics belong to me, the rest belong to Breyer as well as model info.)

BreyerWest Now BreyerMidWest Due to Moving Locations Announcement & Other News.

Breyer recently announced a big change for BreyerWest for next year!! The announcement is that instead of being held in Denver, Colorado during the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, it will now be held in Salina, Kansas during EquiFest. It is because if this Breyer felt the need to rename the event to BreyerMidWest, and that is the only change, event experience and time of year it is held will be the same, so again only the location has changed.

My only problem with this is, aside form the fact this doesn't make it all that easier for people on the western side of the United States to go to a Breyer event, but also Kansas is not part of the midwest, like ever, same goes for Ohio but thats a different story. Let me show you the mostly agreed upon map of the midwest of the United States.

Ok so like I said Ohio isn't the midwest so ignore that in the pic, but clearly Kansas is not highlighted nor mostly agreed to be part of the midwest. Closest you get is Missouri and there's even debate there if that state should even be included, technically part of the Dakotas should be included but they aren't, though there is debate if Nebraska should be included or not. The true midwest is technically: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Parts of: the Dakotas, Indiana, & Missouri. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, & Illinois being the main heart and drive of the midwest while Michigan, Indiana, & Missouri are support on the boarder of the sectors that United States can be divided by, the other sectors being the North, South, Tornado Alley, Deep South, Desert States, Eastern, Western, East Coast, & West Coast. As someone from the midwest, being born in raised in Minnesota before moving to Kentucky, I take it very seriously on what is midwestern as what's not. My freshman year of Uni there was a kid that said they were form the north and when I asked which part they said Ohio to which I told them that's not the north and I would know being from one of the northern most states. Just because you are form a state that is north of Ky does not mean you are from the north. Ok little rant over time to move on to the next set of news I have.

Mangoky was the newest web special and he is part of the continuous Wild Animal Series. This year's is based off the ring tailed lemur, and his release is perfect for national lemur day that happened, don't know if that was done on purpose or not. He is done on the Valegro mold and limited to 750 pieces. He is named after the Mangoky river that flows through the home of the lemurs in Madagascar, and yes it's because of all this I, as well as some others, have decided to nickname him King Julian like from the Madagascar movies from Dreamworks (who also brought to us horse lovers Spirit!) and also have the song "I like to move it move it" stuck in our heads again, at least it's a great song, at least to me.

So my dad was chosen from the main first list and my mom ordered it off his account as she had to order, well wanted to order, the bonus/optional Vintage Club stablemate set that was released around the same time. Then today while checking my emails for the afternoon I saw I had been chosen from the waiting list which is a first in a while but since I technically already got him I am going to pass and not offer the slot and just let my allotted time expire so it moves on to the next person on the list. Mangoky and the stablemate set should hopefully be arriving in the next few days and can't wait to see them when I go home for Christmas.

That's pretty much all I have for now aside form the rumor is this Friday will be the day the celebration horse for next year will be revealed. So will have to wait and see on that but am excited! With that being said, see y'all in the next one!!

(info and pics come from Breyer, last pic from me.) 

Second Collector Club Appreciation Event of the Year

 The second Collector Club Appreciation Event of the year recently happened, called CCA for short, how it works is if you put in your cart qualifying items that add up to a total of at least $150 (not including tax and shipping) and then enter the code, you get a free glossy model. There are four different possibilities of what glossy model you may get, this round is the same as the first which were glossy versions of Battlefield Angel, Appaloosa Ideal Quarter Horse, Mojave, & Get Rowdy. As always I am never able to spend that much on models especially with club models coming out recently then being followed by other important stuff like bills also taking my money. The only model I would've wanted is the appaloosa as thats the last of that series I need, but also maybe one day I'll be able to participate for once. Would be nice to experience it at least once.

This one is gonna be shorter as well as the the next one so the rest can be longer. This is just to switch it up a bit. So I'll see y'all in the next one!!

(pic credit comes from Breyer.)

September Newsletter, Christmas/Holiday Specials, Newest Release of Wild Animal Series!!

In the September Collector Club Newsletter it covered the arrival of the long awaited and desired Deluxe Collector Club bonus stablemate Horatio, that Antonia was released, the Halloween Collection is still available while supplies last, the latest article is about an Introduction to Airbrushing, this month's giveaway was 2 copies of Calista, and of course the sneak peak!! Lately I haven't entered the giveaways as they are mostly model I already have or are better off waiting to get, Calista being part of the latter. Despite that let's take a look at the sneak peak.

I was thinking web special when I first saw this, maybe Wild Animal Series Release, but since then, especially since I am behind on covering stuff, I'm pretty sure this sneak peak has been revealed. Which I will use to transition into the next topic, Christmas/Holiday Web Specials/Seasonal Offerings.

With that sneak peak, I'm pretty sure it's of Hot Cocoa.

Every year for the past few years or so now, Breyer has made special horses that come with a box and blanket as part of "A pony for Christmas" gift set. So far I think this is the best one yet, she is so cute and pretty, but also we gotta remember I am a sucker for silver dilutes so that could be part of it. She's a silver bay appaloosa with a snowflake blanket, but some have described her as having mini marshmallow markings, on the Sport Horse version of the Astrid/Fjord Mare mold. Either way you describe her appaloosa markings it works as she is for winter.

Next, meet Cinders of the Holiday Pajama Set!!

Cinders is on the Haflinger mold and done in a black tobiano pinto coat. He has a red halter with a buffalo check blanket to match his human companions buffalo check pj's. Plus they come with a teddy bear that is a jumbo teddy for the doll and he has a little red bow tie to match the. He is very cute, he is available online and in person, in fact the one store I went to see if they had Calista I saw they had this set ion and the store owner told me she was sent those instead of Calista and that's apparently the second time thats happened as the same thing happened with their order for Picante. So I guess Breyer or their warehouse just hates certain sellers, I think I may sadly have to only go there for regular runs and not expect any limited editions even though they are supposed to have them. But since they got this set in I may pick it up in person to save on shipping costs and online taxes and save for other stuff I can only order online and need to worry about.

Next is Freya & Annika Mare, Foal, & Ornament set!

Like years past, Breyer tries to do a special mare & foal set. This year they are adding a bonus ornament into the set and this one has a coat to match the mare Freya. Freya is done on the Marabella/Morgan Mare mold in a sooty buckskin overo pinto coat, her foal Annika is done on the Amber mold and in an even sootier buckskin overo coat compared to her dam. The ornament that is a mini twin of Freya is done on the foal ornament mold and I do not believe it has had any recent releases on it, it's probably been a decade or so since its last use. They all come in a nice satin/faux satin bag with festive print. I really love both, I especially love the mare Freya's coloration, I am a sucker for the sooty dilutes, but when it comes to sooty buckskins, Freya's coloration is the shade I like best. The foal is still nice and am surprised they made both sooty buckskin pintos, I think this is the most alike mare and foal set they've done. Usually they've done it where mare and foal are different colors and coat patterns as usual near identical are solid coated with same coat colors and similar markings. While Freya may have more white than her filly, Annika is still a mini me of her dam with a bald face and one white leg with the sooty cream dilute. I want this set, especially so I can add more to my Breyer ornament collection.

Third is Jingle!!

This year's Christmas/Holiday plush is Jingle! He is a white horse with an elf costume, little jingle bell on hat included. He also has a red collar and red hooves with the Breyer logo embroidered on the bottom of one. This little guy is very cute and may have to add him to my plushy collection.

Fourth is Nor'easter!!

Nor'easter is this year's winter classic scale deco model. He is done on the American Quarter Horse Stallion mold and done in a two tone metallic teal and pearly white coat with swirls and silver hooves. He even has a little snowflake for a star on his forehead. I really love him, he is very pretty plus he is one one of my favorite classic scale molds. His name comes from a name of a type of storm but this particular storm isn't really associated with winter, usually blizzards are the only well known storms in winter. Nor'easter is usually a name that is used interchangeably with tornados/cyclones. Usually they are a type of storm that happens the north eastern parts of the United States as it usually refers to storms coming off the western North Atlantic Ocean near Massachusetts and North Carolina. Oh well, he definitely has a swirly storm on him.

Lastly is Mangoky!!

The newest release of the Wild Animal Series is here!! Mangoky is based off the ring-tailed lemurs of Madagascar! Mangoky is the name of the river that runs through the lemur's homeland. This Mangoky is done on the Valegro mold and sports the colors of the lemurs which is a chalky base coat with a rich rose grey like color with a face mask and ringed tail, just like the lemurs!! I of course entered for him as I really like him and am hoping to continue the series I have most of the past releases, think I am missing at least two past releases as I sadly did not get chosen for them. Hoping I get chosen for this one as I haven't been chosen for some of the other releases prior to this guy. Mangoky is limited to 750 pieces and will cost $185.00 without shipping and taxes along will have his name, series, and year printed on his belly.

There's more seasonal items offered such as new blankets (both throw and model blankets, pillows, hats, pj sets, pins, and more, but I feel those deserve a separate post before this one gets too long. So with that being said, this is it for this post. Until the next one, see y'all later!!

(pics and information come from Breyer)

Tigerlilly & Firestorm From the Premier Club, Miguel of the Stablemates Club, & Calista's Arrival!!

The second release of the second release of the Premier Club and the final release (not including the bonus/optional release that is yet to make an appearance) of the Stablemates Club have been released around the same time. Not too long after the final release (again not including bonus/optional release, also not talking about bonus stablemate)  of the Vintage Club for the year. Also that means renewals for the clubs are now available, at least the collector's club to start off with as you have to be a collector club member in order to join and/or rejoin the other clubs for next year.

First up for discussion are Tigerlily & Firestorm from the Premier Club.

Both are quite large, especially the mare Tigerlily, then again most of the releases the past few years have been getting larger and larger. I do like their coloring, especially Tigerlily's as I do love a gopod blue roan stock horse/mustang. Both are mostly flawless and I do love how long and think Tigerlily's mane and tail are. My only complaint was the stand for Firestorm was hard to get in, like it was a tad too small for the peg to go into. Also with him being a foal his legs are skinnier than adult horses with stands (think Smarty Jones, Valegro, etc.) so it made it more worry some for his leg to get bent/warped trying to make sure it gets into the stand and is secure enough in it. Though I do really like that Firestorm is a more action made mold as foals are quite active and the others have either been standing or at a trot for the most with movement. I know he's the son of Fireheart, but I feel they could've gone with a different name as they've used Fire and variants of it a lot lately. Oh well.

Next up is Miguel from the Stablemates Club. I got the brown & white spotted variation. I was really hoping for the zonkey or deco one but I'll keep him. The gambler's choice always comes in four possibilities, this year's was white & brown spotted, zonkey, coppenhagen deco, and dark/seal bay with pangare. I am glad both club releases came out at the same time so I could order them together and then they'd come in the same box for extra protection during shipping as it has been slightly crazy in the shipping world lately. Plus it helps save on shipping costs and taxes keep adding up too.

Then lastly Calista happened to have arrived around the same time as my club models so I had even more to share at once. She is quite gorgeous though she is a tad darker in person than I originally thought, but that doesn't fully matter as she is still quite flashy. I'm starting to feel I may need to get tack for her and some of the other horses I've gotten in the past month or so.

That's it for this post, will hopefully have more come out this week or so. See y'all later!

(First pic belongs to me, last pic belongs to Breyer)

Furture Releases That Were Revealed at Breyerfest I Forgot About

When Antonia was released I realized I forgot to cover her and another model revealed during Breyerfest in the Collector Club tent, especially after I went back through all my Breyerfest stuff including pics I took during the event. I meant to get this out sooner but my allergies flared up and made me feel a bit under the weather so I was trying to take it easy enough while going to work as we are transitioning from foaling season to sales season, but I am feeling better and am trying to get caught up as the next releases of the Vintage Club, Premier Club, and stablemates club are out as well as the bonus stablemates for the Deluxe Collector Club and Vintage Club.

Anyway let's look at Antonia.

Antonia is a bay pinto wit cat tracks on the Lippizaner mare mold as a sporthorse. She has "Collector Club 2024" on her belly. I'm pretty happy with mine, she is very minimally to not flawed at all, at least that I can see. This deeper bay color suits her very well in my opinion. Now to find a foal to go with her as this mold is usually paired with one, though she should be easier to pair than the holiday model done on this mold.

The other model that was revealed in the Collector Club tent was the classic scale unicorn that is always released in the fall with the rest of the holiday/winter/Christmas models for the year.

Meet Auryn!!

Auryn is done the Fighting Stallion mold and done in a deco deep burgundy coat with gold patches, hooves, and horn. His very name means golden. He will be coming later as my mom ordered whim along with some of the other models and ornaments that have been released, some of which is apparently my xmas present/stocking stuffers but I only know cause she needs my help to keep track of what we have as I have google sheets of what we collectively have and what we want to get in the future, and let's just say it's a lot. Also that adds with the great abyss theme I have with this blog.

That's all I have for this post, will be going over more in the next few posts that I am hoping to have out in the next few days. See y'all in the next one!

(First pic belongs to me, pics of Auryn come form Breyer's site along with his official information.)

Meet Zulu & Calista!!!

 Two new horses have been revealed today!! One of them was the sneak peak from the last newsletter. Let's take a look at them before a new release comes out tomorrow which I will talk about then.

Meet Zulu!!

"After the storm has blown through and the sun again appears in the

once-turbulent sky, you may be lucky enough to view a magical sight.
The moisture in the air catches and refracts the sun’s light
into a beautiful rainbow…or in our case, Zulu!
This festive fellow is simply ecstatic to dance through the clearing sky!
With his friendly expression and mane and tail flying behind him, you
can’t help but smile when you see him frolic past.
Zulu’s stunning metallic coat begins as fuchsia before morphing
into purple then teal, which really pop against his black stripes.
A high-gloss finish gives this radiant zebra the perfect finishing touch!"

Zulu is on the Newsworthy mold, last seen for this year's Breyerfest as Always Chipper aka "Chip", and in a cool toned rainbow with zebra stripes and a high gloss finish. He also has a touch of sparkle to his coat. Zulu is the fall deco limited edition model for this year. He will be available at select retailers and Breyer's official site as well. I like to try to support local, but I may have to get him online as lately releases like this have been coming in late at my local retailers near me. With that being said, that means I obviously love him!! Though since he isn't for the Wild Animal series, I guess we'll all still have to wait and see what they'll do for this year. Now on to the second release.

Meet Calista!!

"Her movement is lively, her ears are

pricked alert, and she's ready to perform

whatever task is asked of her. Calista's

name is Latin for 'most beautiful,'

and it fits her perfectly. This chestnut

sabino Warmblood mare highlights the

essence of the breed type: athleticism,

intelligence, and versatility. Warmbloods

are known for having heavier bone to

carry more muscle on their frame,

fueling their power, agility and overall

strength. Her strides cover the ground

with with ease, and her rider will feel like

they're floating on air.

From the sand of the arena to the grass-

lined trails, Calista and her Warmblood

counterparts offer a calm disposition and

a willingness to be the perfect mount

for their riders. Calista's elegance and charm

is sure to turn heads wherever she goes!"

Calista is on the Warmblood Mare, aka Giselle, mold in a flashy chestnut sabino coat. Her last full release was in 2020 as the surprise horse for that year's Breyerfest. Other than that she's had one test model that was sold as an OOAK entry in 2022 for the live auction that year for Breyerfest. I really love her, then again i have stated several times in the past I am a huge sucker for sporty chestnuts with lots of chrome/are flashy. She may not have flaxen as a cherry on top, but she still caught my eye and I hope to make her mine. She is the Brick & Mortar special for this year, meaning she will only be sold and picked up in person in a physical store. If anything, one can be reserved online at a local dealer that will have her in stock, but other than that selling her online is prohibited unless selling second hand. Brick & Mortar specials are made to help aid physical stores with all the online shopping and the fact most places have online and do most online sales vs in store even with a physical store front. She is also limited edition. I'm really gonna be on the lookout and pestering local businesses for if they'll get her in and if I can request to have one held and picked up in person.

That's it for now. More coming tomorrow. See y'all then!!

(pics and info come from Breyer)

Halloween Store Haul Is Here!! New Test Run Available to CC Members.

 My Halloween Store haul came today!!

They all are beautiful and I got the stablemate I wanted. Though the funny thing I received two Spooky Stablemate Surprises, I only ordered one, but when I opened my package I saw two there. The model horse discord I am apart of said to keep it and open it, it was another mini Goblin. I am hoping to trade the dupe for a mini Salem as he was my second favorite. I don't have any pics of my Beowulf yet, but I am hoping to get some soon as he arrived the other day. I also can't wait to see him in person when I'm able to go home again for Christmas.

Theres a new test run OOAK that has been made available for CC members for a chance to win and own. This time it is a classic scale model, I think there have been two others like this in the past, at least one for sure. Anyway, let's take a look.

This one is a golden palomino on the Andalusian stallion mold. Breyer states this piece likely dates somewhere around the 1990s-2000s. Shame he was never released in this as he looks very nice. I am also partial to this mold as one of my first models was on this mold, the dun/buckskin appaloosa I named Applesauce. Which he was released around the 2000s so these two could've been released around the same time if this one had made it to production.It would be nice to own but I don't have the money for him, I hope to own an OOAK or two one day, but the time sadly still isn't now. Though since he's a classic he is going for less than when Breyer offers a traditional scale. Whoever wins him owes Breyer $800. It's not a horrible price for a classic scale OOAK, again it's just who does and who doesn't have that type of money to spend on one if they wish. I'll keep dreaming on.

That's it for now, until next time!!

(top pics belong to me, bottom pics and info belong to and come from Breyer)

August Newsletter, Halloween Web Specials Revealed, Vintage Club's Kirk!!

The August newsletter had the reveals for this years halloween lineup which the shop opened back on the 5th and I have already gotten what I needed. It was good timing too as I had the day off as part of my bereavement and I came back really late from a flight and slept for 10 hours after that. Before I talk more about the halloween models after I finish talking about the rest of the newsletter and it contents. There was also mention of the Labor Day sale, didn't need to take advantage of it this time around, was waiting and saving for the halloween sale. BOO! entries were due, then an article about learning to brightening white models, especially older ones, using sunlight. Kinda learn about this long ago from other hobbyists. The giveaway was a left over copy of the halloween model Apparition from 2020. I'm not entering again due to already having the model. Then for the sneak peak!

When I first saw it I wasn't sure what to make of it. Don't know if its a fall deco like Leif, or the next release in the Animal Series. Many believe it is as many have drawn comparisons to it and the pattern on a poison dart frog which would be a cool deco. One other suggestion was an Orca but Orca's don't have blue, if anything my second guess would be a butterfly or bird like a parrot or macaw of sorts. But poison dart frog seems the most likely though. Gonna have to wait and see!

Now for the halloween web specials for this year. The first one I am going to go over is not Beowulf as I covered him in another and previous post, so instead it will be...

Draftula:

Draftula is a vampire, but mostly bat, inspired deco model that is this year's classic/freedom series scale model done on the Brabant/Drafter mold. This is the third deco done on this mold, the first was Greenman from Breyerfest 2020 and the other is the recent Terran. He is named after Dracula, but his name does seem a little closer and similar to Dragula almost. He is a black and white pinto with red interference and bat shaped markings. I do like him, but I do have one critique, reversed the marking colors so that way the bats are black and easier to see as only 2 are easy to make out while the rest are too unrecognizable. I do think some of the other markings are supposed to represent blood dripping and spilling form a vampire sucking out blood. Regardless, I had to get him anyways. Next up is...

Spooky Surprise Blind Bags:

This year's lineup is inspired by and mini versions of Ratsputin, Goblin, and Salem. I do like them but I find myself liking and hoping for the mini Goblin the most. Salem is pretty nice too, but Ratsputin is my least favorite. I feel the mold doesn't quite suit him. Well I guess I'm just going to have to wait and see who I get. Lastly but not least is...

Stitch:

He is the second halloween plushy to have stitching, the first was Hermie from 2021. Stitch seems to be reminiscent of frankenweenie to me, maybe even slightly zombie like with a hint of the living dead. She also has red ears a two red legs for accent. She is definitely very ghoulish. So glad I got her, her eyes also slightly remind me of calavera's. 

Also of course along with these I got the glow in the dark enamel pin of Beowulf which I also can't wait to add to my collection and pin board. The sweatshirts are currently unavailable despite being marked as sold out on the site. Breyer said they'll be available next week, which works for me, I think I will get one this time especially since I like wolves and werewolves, plus it sone has more detail than just a picture of the model slapped one, it also has slash marks and a full moon silhouette. 

Lastly for now, my Vintage Club model Kirk came a few days before Breyerfest and now I finally have pictures of him.

Kirk is done on the Geronimo mold in a resist dark dapple grey with a blaze and a sock. He is inspired by the old models that had a lightbulb in them via cutting a whole in their side or sometimes stomach to insert the large bulb and cord. This one is a bit more modern as his bulb is inside, no cutting out a hole, his cord is a plug in so it can be removed. Theres also a switch to turn him on and off while plugged in. He's still super cool, though I sadly didn't have the chance to plug him in and turn him on while home. Oh well, there's always Christmas. But my Geronimo is growing a lot as they keep using it, though they have switched breeds for the ideal series so he may not be used as much now, but we'll see.

That's all I have for now, or at least for this post. Will make a Breyerfest haul post for the remainder of my haul next and hope to have it out soon. Planning for tomorrow but it maybe another day or two.

(info comes from breyer, first set of photos belong to Breyer, last photo belongs to me.)

Catching Up From July, Premier and Stablemates Club Horses, Petra, & Newsletter.

 Llywellyn was made available around the time of Breyerfest so that meant we got an extra week extension due to it. I ordered mine a few days late so others got theirs long before me, but during that time it was found that many Breyerfest models and even Llywellyn glow in the dark more than likely due to the use of left over glow in the dark plastic in the factory. So far mine doesn't appear to glow sadly. Guess I'll have to check my Breyerfest models when I get the chance. Love his coloring and his little spot under his chin. Fairly long and weighty too.

Speaking of premier club horses, the second release, the Criollo, was revealed and a finish preference was given out due to how long it'll take for him to arrive, almost one month before the final release. As always, when they do these finish preferences, I choose glossy. I find glossy makes them look a bit better plus glossy Premier Club models aren't done very often and used to be extremely rare when the club was first introduced.

Also the newest Stablemates Club release Dylan has arrived. He's a nice chalky dappled grey thoroughbred, he makes a fine addition to my stablemates herd, especially with my other TB models. I also decided to get a couple of pins to accompany him during travel and start filling up my second pin board. They are the chestnut appaloosa Geronimo of the ideal series and of the dark bay lonesome glory that may be based off the the Seattle Slew model.

I also submitted my entry for the essay contest, really hoping to be chosen. i think I will withhold who I submitted until official winners are announced in September.

Petra was the fourth and most recent release in the Exotic Destination Series. Sadly was not chosen him, nor were my parents and we have not been pulled from the second. So I am hoping to find one for close or at original cost, but he's proven to be very popular so far out of all the releases. Would really like to continue the series as I really like it and have the first three releases first try so far. Petra is done on the Altynai/Akhal-Teke mold in a light red dun. Named after the "rose city" in Jordan, know for it's rock cutout architecture and the nickname coming from the color of the sandstone used. They were possibly built as early as the 5th century.

Petra was featured in the newsletter amongst other things like photo shows, new Collector Club exclusive workshops, national fun day in October, plus articles and the monthly giveaway (which is the new unicorn set Cyrus and Solana), then of course the sneak peak!!

Can't wait to see what it will be!! That's it for now, will try to post more in a few days or so. Either when I am home or when I get back, it may end up being at least one post while I'm home and then the rest when I get back. See y'all later!!

(first set of pics are mine (except for Criollo, that is Breyer), the rest belong to Breyer. Information comes from Breyer.)