Wallowa, and Spokes and Spurs

 Greetings, readers! Wow, it's been a while since I last posted. Oh well - there just hasn't been much to post about lately. Firstly, my Wallowa has arrived: 

He's glossy! And has decent ears, unlike many of them out there. I'm a bit surprised that I managed to get a glossy one. I suppose not wanting to keep it means I'll get the finish that's more sought-after in the long run...but anyways. Still hoping to sell this one, so I'm not taking him out of his box just yet. 

Also, there's a new plush out! Behold: 

That is...almost eye-burningly colorful. Whew! Guess we won't have any trouble spotting him in a room, huh? Order him here, if you're so inclined. 

Lastly, the Spokes and Spurs collector event is happening this weekend! I hope all the attendees have a great time. It looks like things are getting started now - the special run models for the weekend have been revealed! Check them out. Photo borrowed from Facebook: 

I'm...actually really relieved for this reveal. I was sure there was going to be a micro run Othello in the mix, but instead I'm getting astoundingly lucky - the only model I need here is the Esprit! And with a run number of 96, I might actually be able to get one later on! 

Interesting that they're using poor underappreciated Sea Star with the Misty. I guess Stormy needed a break! The colors are nice on the rest of them, especially the Gem Twist. The Foundation Stallion looks vaguely like last year's Buggy on Django. 

That's all I have for now - let's hope we get some exciting news soon! I'm supposed to be getting my replacement Domingo soon, so hopefully I'll be able to post about him at some point. 

The next release in the 2021 Vintage Club!

 Attention, Vintage Club members! Nonoma, the next release, is now available to purchase! Here he is! 

From the website:

With his stylish, solid black coat and gentle demeanor, Chris Hess’s Foundation Stallion (mold #64) quickly won the hearts of collectors upon his release in 1977. Over the years, he’s come in a wide variety of colors and, like his 2021 Vintage Club release, Nonoma, he has often been depicted as a Mustang.

Nonoma is dressed in a new modern grullo variation inspired by the brown pinto paint job made famous by the original Breyer Indian Pony.

SURPRISE!! Native American warpaint symbols, if present, will vary in this release! Four different variations.

Oh, I feel sorry for the variation collectors on this one. I'm guessing they won't be terribly expensive to buy secondhand, though, since the Foundation Stallion isn't terribly popular. I wonder if this means we'll see another Foundation Stallion release in the future? The mold hasn't been used since 2017, but maybe they had some bodies left over from that run. I guess we'll find out later on!