Lots of exciting things today!

 Greetings, readers! There's a lot of things to announce today - firstly, the selections for Zugspitze have been made, so check your emails and/or accounts! I'm happy to say I was drawn for one, so a silver filigree chonk will be coming my way soon. 

In other happy news, Twist, the final entry in this year's Stablemates Club, is ready to order, along with the optional foal set Leti and Addie! 

I purchased all of them - can't wait to see them in person! 

In other exciting news, it looks like the Deluxe Collector Club model, Chalice (the glossy buckskin mini Alborozo) will be shipping soon, as he's been added as an unfulfilled order on my account. I also have an unfulfilled order for the VIP Breyerfest pin, so those must be shipping soon as well. Lots of fun things heading my way! Hopefully I see my backordered pin board show up soon as well...

What a tweest!

 More exciting news today, readers - we finally get to see the final Stablemates Club release of the year! If you're a member of this year's club, check your email for more. And say hello to Twist! 

His name seems kinda low-effort- I'd at least have named him Twister. Oh well, I don't make the rules. 

He's definitely a beauty! I can't wait to purchase mine. He's apparently still on track to ship in December, and evidently we'll be able to order the bonus foal set with him (which is good, because I want those as well). It just kind of hurts that they're twisting (heh) the knife with today's reminder about the Stablemate drafter foal, after just revealing yesterday that the new mare and foal set for this year are NOT drafters. Maybe next year, eh? 

Dahlia!

 Well, at least some things aren't delayed! Behold - the 2021 Stablemates Club gambler's choice model, Dahlia, is available to purchase! 

Not sure why the image is so tall...but anyways. If you're a SMC member, check your club home page to purchase. Those are the four colors we can expect to receive! I have to admit I'm partial to the blue one. But I'm not a Croi collector, even in Stablemate form, so this one will be heading down the road. I hope everyone gets the color(s) they want! 

My VIP order is here, and Raider!

 Good news, everyone! My Breyerfest VIP order has finally arrived - behold! 

I was a bit worried my Pollock would be swapped out for a Dani, as has happened to multiple people on Facebook, but turns out I had nothing to fear! 

As you can see, my other special run choice was Ansel and my two Limited Editions were Rheverence and Josie. I didn't get the variant version of Pollock or Ansel, obviously, but the rest of my stuff is supposed to get here on Friday, so I have plenty of chances for more! 

I can't remember the last time I was this excited for a Breyer model, so I'm super-glad Pollock is here and gracing my house with his presence! 

He's just so pretty! So glad I was able to get one. 

In a separate box with my swag, I also found my Kaleidoscope! 

I've seen a lot of variation in this run - many Kaleidoscopes have very large rainbow spots and comparatively less blue, while I prefer the bluer ones like this one. So I was happy to open him up! 

Quality-wise, they're all quite nice, except the badly-masked part of Kaleidoscope's forelock: 

I suppose I can live with it, though, because after all the waiting I've done for the past month, there's no way I'm going to wait even more. Welcome to the collection, Kaleidoscope! 

In other news, the fourth release of the 2021 Stablemates Club, Raider, is now available to purchase! 

I'm not a G1 Stablemates collector, so this guy will be looking for a new home. But I hope the shipping for these guys goes a little more smoothly than the Breyerfest shipping did...

Stablemates Club reveal!

 There's a new Stablemates Club reveal on the Stablemates Club blog- check it out! It's the new sculpt, to be released at the end of the year: 

From the blog:

Brigitte has sculpted multiple Arabian models for Breyer, including Ashquar, Weather Girl, and the Shagya Arabian. This stallion has plenty of personality, from his striking hoof to his flagged tail, and will look dashing in a variety of colors. He is based off of Brigitte’s iconic “Sharif” sculpture, which has long been a favorite amongst model horse hobbyists. We’re so excited to bring him to plastic in 1:32 scale for the very first time!

I'm oddly ambivalent about this one - I liked the original silhouette we saw, but the whiteware piece looks half-melted or something. Maybe it'll look better with paint on it? I hope so. 

Also, it's Breyerfest Eve, everyone! I hope we all manage to buy the items we want, without too many website troubles!  

Tobias is here!

 Good news, everyone! My Tobias model has arrived - behold! 

The promo photos made him look glossy, so I'm a tad disappointed that he isn't, but he's a really nice design otherwise. 

I feel like this paint job has flown under a lot of people's radar. All those teensy spots! The paint jobs on these models just keep getting better and better. 

Though, for all his detail, I wish he had eyewhites! But that's a minor complaint. I've seen some nasty quality issues with these guys, but other than being thin through the shoulders and some blurred masking, mine is pretty good. Definitely a flashy addition to my G2 Appaloosa collection! 

Tobias is now available!

 Attention, readers! I've surfaced from the swamps of No-Breyer-News - gasp - to inform you of this important development! Tobias, the next release in the 2021 Stablemates Club, is now available for purchase! 

Sorry if that opening sentence was a little dramatic. But I feel like this has been the most unmemorable lead-up to Breyerfest in years. Do we get an auction model countdown this year? Who knows! Are we ever going to see this year's raffle models? Is there even going to be a Saturday/Sunday raffle? Could be anyone's guess at this point! When is the program coming out? Should be any day now, but they didn't release it until the week before the event last year, so we'll probably still be waiting a while! Ugh! I hate to be a whiner here, but...I just want some news I can post about...

But, at least we can order our Tobias models now. Though I'm personally going to wait until the deadline to order him, because theoretically we're getting Fireheart this month, right? Is that still a thing? Let's hope so...

Hendrik is here, and True Blue Breyer selections!

 Greetings, readers! First off, my Hendrik has arrived - behold! 

He's gorgeous! Definitely one of the best releases they've done on this mold so far (I realize that isn't saying much, since he hasn't been used all that often). 

I've seen a lot of examples of bad dappling on this run, but fortunately this guy's are nice and subtle. 

I love his little star! I don't remember if that was visible in the promo photos.

I was a bit afraid to take him out of his wrappings, honestly- it sounds like this run has had a lot of quality issues. I saw one on Facebook that looked like the forelock masking had almost completely missed his actual forelock - ugh. Fortunately it's more-or-less lined up on mine. He does have a couple bits of lint in the gloss, and the masking isn't perfectly lined up on the bottom of his mane, but considering some of the ones I've seen on Facebook, I think he looks pretty darn nice. Huzzah! 

Also, the selections for the True Blue Breyer collector event went out today, and...I wasn't picked, again. I'm trying not to be too disappointed about it, but...I'm still disappointed. It's a virtual event, they didn't need to limit themselves to 200 or 400 or 600 tickets I'm sure there'll be more in the future that I'll get to be part of. Maybe I'll get drawn from the wait list? I hope so. In the meantime, congratulations to everyone that did get drawn! 

The early bird gets the Hendrik!

 Good news, everyone! The next Stablemates Club release is here, and - brace yourselves - he's actually early! Huzzah! 

I can't wait to add this beauty to my herd! Check him out here. 

Edit: Apparently I can't read, and his name is actually Hendrick, not Henrik. Carry on...

Atticus is now available!

 Good news, everyone! This year's first Stablemates Club release, Atticus, is now available to purchase! 

He's the Trad Clydesdale Stallion, shrunken down to Stablemate scale and given a new hairdo. Since this is a split run and the models are "randomly shipped," we won't know if we've gotten a matte or a glossy one until we open the box. I hope everyone gets the finish they want...and if you don't, hopefully it doesn't leave as bad a taste in your mouth as the Everything Bagel ice cream I just tried. (Yuck!)

The last few sneak peeks!

 Good news, everyone! If you're somehow still on the fence about joining next year's Stablemates Club, Breyer put out a couple more sneak peeks today! (If you already rejoined, you won't have gotten these emails). Check out next year's optional release - it's actually two models! 

Yes - those are the two new foal molds that made their debut with the new Mystery Foal Surprise and Suncatcher Stablemates sets this year. Cute! I'll definitely need them for my shelves!

There's also a sneak peek of the new mold for next year! 

Looks promising so far! Kinda looks like a mini Ashquar, really. I bet this one would make a good companion for Darley! 

There's also a new view of the first Premier Club release for next year, Fireheart:

Oh boy...this mold is really trying to grow on me. No, I must resist! I like his back end but not his front end! I don't have enough shelf space! I could presell him for a lot of money! I...whew. Okay, I think I'm over it. 

He's really got an attitude, doesn't he? Rawr. 

But anyway...happy New Year! Don't let the door hit you on the way out, 2020. Sheesh! 

Woohoo!

 Good news, everyone - the split run for next year's Stablemates Club has been revealed! 

I was right - it's Atticus! So I definitely don't need more than one membership next year. He does look scrumptious in gloss, though...

Anyway, I hope everyone has a happy New Year! Let's hope 2021 is better than 2020 was...


ETA: The December Collector Club Newsletter is out! Check your email for more details, but check out this test silver filigree Duende! 

Mmm, he's pretty...I think I still prefer Benasque's color, though. 

There's a couple other fun articles in the newsletter, including one about the development of Benasque's family, and the last giveaway of the year is for an extra Christoff! Yay! Good luck to everyone that enters! 

Oh boy!

 Wow! After today's reveal, I'd be racing to join next year's SMC if I hadn't already! Check this guy out! 

Say hello to the amazing Henrik! He's a beautiful glossy palomino on the Django mold! This guy is spectacular. I can't wait to add him to my collection! Okay, I'll stop gushing about him now. If you haven't signed up for the 2021 SMC yet, it's not too late - the deadline is 12/31 at 11:59pm. 

Another Stablemates Club reveal!

 Ooh, another reveal for the Stablemates Club - behold! 

His name is Raider. Nothing I need, but he's definitely pretty! If you need a refresher, that's the G1 

Seabiscuit mold. Well, the year is almost over, so we'll probably get reveals of the rest of the releases in the upcoming week. I can't wait to see the Django! 

Looks like I only need one Stablemates Club membership!

 Exciting news, readers - we now know the gambler's choice model for next year's Stablemates Club - the Croi! Behold!

Look at those beauties! I don't collect the mold, but those colors are all beautiful, especially the blue one. 

Fortunately, this means I don't need three SMC accounts next year! Huzzah! I'm super-relieved that the Django isn't the gambler's choice. Woohoo! Well, I guess I'm free to rejoin the club now! 

Winter Sweepstakes and Tobias!

 Exciting news, readers! Better late than never, right? Well, anyway...Breyer is having a little sweepstakes to celebrate the start of winter! They're giving away some Festive Filigree leftovers to 10 lucky winners. 

Only one model per winner (I think). Get your entries in here! We only have to enter once, which is nice. I still haven't managed to trade my red SCO for the silver Brishen, so I'm entering in hopes I win one. Good luck to everyone who enters! 

Our other piece of exciting news is the reveal of Tobias, the 2021 Stablemates Club release that was teased a few days ago:

That color certainly is striking on him! He looks glossy, but I don't think he really is. Maybe he'll be the matte/glossy release? Which reminds me...they advertised a matte/glossy release for this year, but I don't think we got one, did we? That's kinda odd - maybe they forgot about it. Oh well. 

Entries for the 2021 SMC (and the Premier Club) end on 12/31, so don't forget to join. I'm holding out on signing up because I want to see even more, darn it! I want to know who the gambler's choice is! 

Check back later for more exciting Breyer news! 

More exciting reveals!

 Greetings, readers! I have a lot of exciting reveals today, but I'll start with this - most of the 2021 Stablemates Club lineup has been revealed, and the club is now open for signups! 

So those outlines are Mini Croi, Django, the G2 Appaloosa and the G1 Seabiscuit, plus the already-revealed Mini Clydesdale Stallion with a new hairdo. Plus there will be the new mold, but I'm assuming that comes later. Well, it looks like I'll only want two of the releases next year. Crossing my fingers that the Django isn't the gambler's choice! Hopefully they reveal that before the signups close. 

Next on the agenda, the new Black Beauty release can now be ordered, though it's showing up as backordered. Be sure and get your order in if you want one! I am withholding judgement about the movie itself until I actually see it - which is slightly more likely than it was before, since I recently found out Ser Jorah is in it. Mmm...but anyway. 

There's also an early Black Friday sale going on for Collector Club members, but I didn't see anything particularly exciting in it. Maybe they'll add more later? As it is now...meh. 

And lastly, my CCA box is finally here, after taking a short jaunt through Seattle to get here (that's only 1500 miles out of the way, after all). Check out my goodies! 

It's a little depressing that I only had to buy three items to get to $125 in merchandise...but anyway. I got a glossy Catch Me...which is not what I was hoping for. Well, with any luck I can still find someone to trade with, or just sell it. 

That's all I have for today - hopefully we get some more fun reveals next week!