Breyerfest Closeups: Phoebe and Vintage Club Stablemate

 Good news, everyone! It's time for another Breyerfest Closeups post, and today you're getting a two-fer: Phoebe, the (presumably) last Vintage Club release for the year, and this year's Vintage Club Stablemate! I don't know his name, but he's a cute little flocky. Yay! Let's start with Phoebe: 

I didn't get a photo of the lampshade, but we're all just here for the horses anyway, right? 

Cute, but I sold off my Rhiannon/Rhemi sets last year. I wonder if she comes off the base? 

She looks good in palomino! This one will be released in October, I'm assuming? Not sure.

I didn't catch the flocky fighter's name. 

His little harness is adorable, though! He'll look great next to the original one, if you have one.

That's it for today! We still aren't done with Breyerfest Closeups, so come back soon for more!  

TSC special runs and the Killingtons!

 Good news, everyone! All four Tractor Supply special run models can now be ordered on the TSC website, including previously-available Colby and Brooks and now including Emery and Martina! Here's Martina:

Another pretty Forever Saige to take the sting out of not (so far) getting a Pitter Patter? Don't mind if I do! 

In other news, this year's winter decorator was also released today! 

It's Killington and Little Killington, previously seen in this year's JAH! The only thing better than a holiday silver filigree is TWO silver filigrees, right? Too bad I don't collect the Fighting Stallion or I would be all over this. Collector Club members have early access, so if you're a member, go forth and purchase before they go out of stock. Early access ends 11/6 at 10am EST, so if you haven't purchased by then, you'll be competing with the ravening hordes. Good luck! 

Sneak peek revealed!

 Well, looks like the Internet was right - yesterday's sneak peek was one of the models in this year's Best of Breyerfest set! Behold: 

They're mini versions of raffle models - cute! They all look nicely-executed, though the mini Bonheur/Flowers looks a little plain next to the other four. Fortunately, I don't need any of these, so I won't need to bother with this set this year. Good for my pocketbook! 

There isn't much more Breyerfest stuff left to reveal, but we'll get to see something on Monday, according to the blog. Huzzah! 

Dax is available for order!

Attention to Stablemates Club members! This year's first release, Dax, is now available to order! 

He's pretty, but nothing I need to add to my collection. Though it'd be interesting to see that "blue interference" in his color. The deadline for ordering is 2/25, so we have plenty of time to get our orders in. Bonus: order some other regular run stuff with him this weekend and get 20% off with the SUPERCLUB22 code! I swear I don't work for Breyer, but I feel like such a shill talking about the sales and/or discounts.

But anyway...of course they'd come out with this 3 days after I broke down and ordered some of the new products because I hadn't bought anything since mid-December and it feels weird not having anything new coming in...But I digress. Maybe I'll order some of the backordered stuff? I'll have to think about it. It's hard to say no to 20% off and free shipping...

2022 Stablemates Club!

 Well, the 2022 edition of the Stablemates Club is now open for joining! Check out the first release, Dax:

From the email: 

Our first release of 2022 will be Dax, a charming appaloosa! Dax is created on the mini version of Breyer’s iconic Fighting Stallion model, who just celebrated his 60th birthday in 2021. Dax’s chestnut appaloosa coat is loaded with tiny details, and also has a subtle interference purple finish for a little extra sparkle.

The interference purple will be interesting, but I'm not a Fighting Stallion (or mini FS) fan, so this one won't be heading my way. However, I think I'll wait a little while before I renew, to "encourage" Breyer to show us more of the releases. I hope Dax is also the matte/glossy option so I don't have to bother with that, either. The blurb on the website indicates the packaging is being redesigned again - but it still says they'll come in a box. I'd prefer they bring back the satin bags, honestly. 

Anyway, let's hope they show us more soon! Hey, shouldn't the yearly JAH be out soon? Let's hope that has a lot of fun reveals as well! 

The Halloween Collection is revealed!

 Good news, everyone! Breyer's Halloween Collection for this year is now on the website! There doesn't seem to be a page for everything (unless I'm missing something) but if you search for Halloween, they'll show up a little ways down the page. Nothing can be ordered yet - it's all Coming Soon - but at least we can look at the items ahead of time!  Firstly, let's take a look at the Classic! 

Edit: Breyer posted on Facebook that the Halloween collection will be available to purchase at 10am EST this Friday, so set your alarms! There'll be a restock of Thriller as well. 

His name is Eek! Rather fitting for that spidery design, eh? I suppose I'll have to add this one to the herd, since I have all the others. 

Next, here's an official photo of the blind bag Stablemates! 

I'll probably just order one, since I only want the Clydesdale, thus I'd only order one of them if they weren't blind bags. Boo, hiss, etc.

Lastly, here's the plush! 

He's definitely a cutie, but I don't do plushies, so he won't be coming to my house. 

Let's hope we don't have to wait too long to order these spooky offerings! Though the way things are going, they may not show up until Halloween anyway...

Breyerfest 2021 VIP models are here!

 Greetings, everyone! I had a pleasant surprise today -  my VIP swag and some of the models showed up on my doorstep today! I hadn't gotten a shipping notice yet, so this was a welcome addition only a day after Breyerfest ended. Behold! 

I love the VIP swag, especially the...coin purse? Clutch? Used ticket holder? Well, whatever it is, it's iridescent pink/green and I love it. The pins and stickers are fun too, though I'm not really a pin person. My kids had to fight over who got to wear the visor and the sunglasses, and rainbow is TOTALLY my thing, so I'll definitely be wearing those sunglasses. And rumor has it the cup changes color with the temperature of the liquid inside, so I'll have to test that out later. I like the presentation of it too, with the fun box and all the little goodies packed inside. Great idea! 

The models are very nice as well - I love the color on Rococo, which makes me all the more sad that I'm not a fan of SCO in either size. I hope they use the color again soon. I like the color on Noveau as well, so selling him makes me a little sad as well. The blue on Dada seems a bit flat, though; I like it, but I guess I was hoping for a little more shimmer. No complaints about Avant Garde; he seems just as advertised. Dani is quite nice as well, though she'll be for sale as well; I didn't see any flaws on her in a quick once-over, which seems like quite an accomplishment given how complicated that pattern is. 

I love the satin bags as well! They complement the models' colors really nicely. Certainly a big improvement over the McDonald's boxes and blister packaging of past years. 

That's all I've got for now! The rest of the Breyerfest stuff isn't supposed to start shipping until next week, but I'm going to cross my fingers and hope they get an early start on it this week. Here's hoping! 

Stablemate Four-Pack Revealed!

 Good news, everyone - this year's Event Stablemates (formerly known as Single-Day Stablemates) have been revealed! Behold: 

So those are Darley, the shrunken Fighting Stallion, shrinkie SCO and the new Fjord Stablemate. Fun! 

From the blog: 

This year’s BreyerFest has been inspired by color, creativity, and community, and we felt there was no more inspiring way to bring that theme to life than through an exploration of the art world.  We’ve travelled back in time and across the globe learning about historic works and influential people, but for this year’s Event Stablemates models we’ve been inspired by broader strokes – art movements!

I definitely need the Darley and the Fjord for my collection! I love that purple hue with the darker legs versus the white mane, tail and feet. Nice! And the  Darley is blue - my favorite color! Gotta have it. 

I think the only reveals we have left now, other than raffle and prize models, are the Limited Edition Stablemate (formerly the pop-up tent Stablemate) and the plush. Hopefully we get to see those tomorrow!