Muir Woods is here!

Hello, readers! Sorry for the delay in getting this posted - my Muir Woods model came on Tuesday, but I just haven't had a chance to write about him until today. Here he is!



Here he is with glosssy Fiero! As you can see, they're actually a pretty good match, though Muir Woods may be a tad darker.

I have to say I love the sheen on this model. "Sheen" is the best word I can use for it, because I'm not sure what it actually is - I don't think it's metallic. Pearlescent, maybe? Or iridescent? Like I said, it's some type of sheen, and I love it.

His eyes are nicely done, but I've come to expect that by now. He does have a slightly bent ear tip, but it's nothing major.

Quality-wise, he's not perfect - those dapples aren't very subtle at all, and he has a small piece of hair in his gloss on his right shoulder. It's not very noticeable unless you really look for it, though, so at least there's that.



All in all, this guy is another knockout addition to the America the Beautiful series and a great addition to my collection. I can't wait to see the next model in the series! (As well as any other upcoming releases on this mold, since Breyer has been using him relatively frequently lately - Kehinde, Muir Woods, Cap...anything else, while you're at it?).

Muir Woods winners have been announced!

Unfortunately, I wasn't a winner this time (which irks me, because I thought it'd be a cinch I'd get drawn, going by the mostly-negative hobby reaction I've seen). Hopefully I can find one for a decent price! If you haven't gotten an email, be sure to check your club account anyway - sometimes the option to buy shows up before the email goes out. Congratulations to all the lucky winners!

The America the Beautiful series continues for another year!

Wow, I don't think anyone was expecting the America the Beautiful web special series to continue for another year, were they? Not that I'm complaining - all of the models from it have been beautifully designed so far, and now I'm really excited to see what else they have planned this year! Say hello to Muir Woods!



From the website:

California’s Muir Woods National Monument was named after the esteemed naturalist John Muir, and is home to old growth redwood trees that range from 400-800 years old. Towering up to 250 feet high, they are a spectacular sight to behold as one meanders through the trails looping through the coastal forest, complete with views of the Pacific Ocean.

He's definitely reminiscent of a redwood tree!

While I'm thrilled that the America the Beautiful theme is continuing for another year, I'm a bit perplexed that they're using the Moody Saddlebred so soon (well...relatively soon) after he appeared as Kehinde last year. He sure is pretty, though!



Very handsome - I just hope that paint job is worth the price tag! $165, ouch! I wonder what he'd look like next to Mu Wen Ma? Hopefully I get drawn for one so I can find out!