Now, for the moment y'all have been waiting for... let me introduce you to the models from the Collector Club tent! These were two of the three variations for the Vintage Club optional release, Tuxedo. There is the white socks only, white socks with the blaze and a solid black (for some reason not pictured even though he was at the Artisan Gallery last night) that will be available for sale to anyone who wants my spot, as I've decided not to collect this particular model. Below is the previously shown Adonis in the plastic! He isn't as tall as I thought he'd be, so I'll be keeping him. He is a lot more colorful and detailed in real life. Now for the true sneak peeks, never seen before. I'll introduce the freebie stablemate with the Premier Club, Akilah. I have to say that despite not liking the traditional due to the long legs, I'm in love with the stablemate version! This has happened before a few times, where I won't care for the traditional but love the mini. I also love that they chose a realistic Arabian color for this horse with Cancion's color being used because, let's face it, the color of Adonis would be incredibly difficult to replicate on a stablemate, and I'm hoping the third release will be a more complicated color as well. The Vintage Club freebie stablemate was also shown during the live feed today online (but not in the Collector Club tent) and, as with the optional release, this guy will also be available for sale. He is a Lipizzan in true Lipizzan coloring on the Darwin mold, and I think I can speak for all of us when I say that he is what we've been waiting for in years! Despite having a traditional gambler's choice release eariler in the year with Shelby, it looks like we'll still have a Classics sized release some time later in the year. I thought Shelby was going to take over the Classics release, but I'm thinking now that Shelby will be taking over the "who wore it best" release instead. Anyways, this guy is named Santino and he is on the polo pony mold. I've got to say that I'm liking all the flashy colors on this release, and I don't have any on the polo pony so it'll be neat to own this mold. Can't wait! This little unicorn will likely be a web exclusive around Christmas time. The unicorns are something I personally don't collect, but I'm sure there will be many people out there thrilled with him. His name is Nimbus. This will be a regular run that popped up for Breyerfest as an early release. As a racing nut, as stated at the beginning of this post, this appeals to me. Women jockeys especially. To have a gift set with Cheryl White, one of the first female jockeys, is something I wasn't expecting, but I want! To have a book and doll of Cheryl included makes me want to also get one for my daughters. Below are actual photos of upcoming regular run releases. The first is Full Moon Rising, who, like most roans, varied much in coloring that it'd be best to hand pick this horse out, if you can. Spectre the Halloween horse was sold at Breyerfest, and he is much nicer than his stock photos! I wasn't sure how well those two colors would blend together but he has a metallic sheen and is glossy. Unfortunately I didn't pick him up, but I plan to once he is released through Breyer's website. The following are not sneak peeks, per se, but in-hand photos of upcoming club releases that we've already seen. First up is the complete Stablemate Club releases for 2023 minus the new mold, since we've already seen his silouhette last year. I can't wait for Nero on the mini Georg mold! Next is the Deluxe club model, Fandago, who is a gorgeous dappled black and reminds me of Lafayette. I actually like him a lot more in person and wish I would've joined the deluxe club now. Lastly is Jota, whom we saw revealed yesterday. If I'm lucky enough to snag one upon his release, this guy will be coming home with me. As a reminder to those who did pickups, I will be shipping out orders starting today with the smaller orders. Larger orders will be out on Monday and Tuesday (so as to not overwhelm our poor mailman) so don't worry if you do not yet have a tracking number. I'll be home on Sunday and start packing up the larger orders. If you haven't purchased any pickups from me but would like to participate in Breyerfest, keep checking my website throughout the weekend for extras and surprises. I appreciate your patience and support of my small business!
Connie Stidham
7/16/2023 08:04:20 am
I will gladly purchase yer variation of Tuxedo. When is he projected for release? Thanx, Connie Comments are closed.
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