Brio and Nero are here!

More good news, readers! My Brio and Nero models have arrived, completing this year's Stablemates Club! Huzzah! I'll start with Brio:

I should have taken a photo of him next to Nero - he's huge! I guess he's more in-scale with Twist, who's also a bit bigger than he should be.

I'm still undecided about this one - he just isn't doing very much for me, although I do like the pearly mane and tail. But I'm not sure I want to sell him either, so I'm just kind of confused about him right now. Maybe if I see him in a different color? His eyes could do with a little more paint detail, too. 

Now, on to Nero! 

I joked about Sharpieloosas when I ordered him, but he really isn't like that - his spot pattern is much more well-thought-out than something like Triton from a few years back. 

He's certainly a handsome guy though, and will go well with my other mini Georg models. 

They're both pretty nice in the quality department, although Brio's eyes could have been painted better and Nero's eyewhites were a little sloppy. 

That's it for today - I'll note that the Collector Club Appreciation event went live this afternoon, and as of now it hasn't sold out yet - so either they made a lot more of those glossies than anyone was expecting, or it just isn't that popular. I guess we'll see if it lasts until 12/18. 

Garret and Stablemates Club conclusion!

 Well, first things first: Garret selections have been made! If you entered for him, check your email (or your Collector Club Home) to see if you were drawn! 

Secondly, the 2023 Stablemates Club has reached its conclusion - Brio the final release and Nero the optional release are both available to purchase! 

I'm excited to see Brio in person (because he isn't really doing anything for me in photos) and Nero (another Sharpieloosa! Hooray! 

Just kidding about the Sharpieloosa thing...or am I? Heh heh heh. I hope they get here soon! 

That brings us to the end of this year's Stablemates Club - let's hope we start getting previews of next year's club soon, so I know if I need to join or not! 

I hope he doesn't come with a fiddle

 Hey, look! It's one of those rare Saturday reveals! Check it out:

That's right - 2023's optional release for the Stablemates Club is this pretty guy, Nero! Let's hope he doesn't end up with a Sharpieloosa problem, like some old releases of yesteryear. I'm tempted to join the club with this release - I guess it depends on whether I think I can find someone to sell me one for cost. It might still be worth it not to have to deal with selling at least 3 of the other releases in the club, though. I'll have to think about it some more. Maybe they'll show us the new mold this year? I hope so.