Whoa, a new test run!

 Exciting news today, readers - there's a new test model for Collector Club members to enter to win the chance to purchase! Sheesh, that was a wordy sentence. Oh well - say hello to glossy Bisbee! 

She, uh...doesn't look all that different from regular Bisbee in the promo photos. 

I guess you can at least tell the glossy one is glossy, even if it doesn't look like the super-glossy models we're used to. But Breyer's promo photos are always bad, so hopefully whoever wins this one will provide better photos so we can admire her! 

I'm a bit surprised that they're selling off a relatively-recent release, but Forever Saige isn't the most popular mold, so that may be why they picked her. Fortunately (or unfortunately) for me, I have many Forever Saiges in my collection, so naturally I have to enter for this one. Her price tag is $1,000 - but that's still less than she'd go for on the open market, even on an unpopular mold like this one. I hope I get drawn! But good luck to everyone else too, of course. 

Bisbee is (finally) here!

After more than a month of waiting, my Bisbee finally showed up yesterday! I was starting to get tired of waiting for her, especially with all the in-hand photos I've seen pop up over the last few weeks, so having her show up with yesterday's mail was a welcome surprise!



She's not as blue in person. Which is good, since she's supposed to be turquoise.

I'm a bit sad she isn't glossy like I initially thought she would be, but she's pretty regardless! I like the little white flecks in the blue.



I'm glad Breyer didn't pull a Bandera and painted the eyes this time.

Quality-wise, I didn't see a thing wrong with her, except it looks like the left side of her forelock didn't quite get glued on as well as it should have:



I checked all my other Forever Saige models and none of them have it, so hopefully that forelock doesn't crack off in the future.



She's just such a unique design! I wonder who came up with it. Whoever it was needs to give themselves a pat on the back!

Bisbee!

Breaking news, everyone - this year's spring limited edition has escaped into the wild!

Bisbee, eh? She's definitely interesting, and unexpected! This is the same color that was used on the Foalzilla from the Scottsdale Stampede event last fall, Peplum:



They don't look like they're quite an exact match, but they're close enough, though the lighting on Peplum isn't the best. Bisbee looks like she has some subtle dappling in her blue areas, but the bronze/metallic areas look darker and less metallic than the ones on Peplum. I suppose they had to make concessions so the paint job could be done on a run of 3,000 pieces.

She's definitely pretty, though! I'm hoping to order one as soon as my dealer gets them listed on their website. I'm definitely excited to see this one in person!