The First of the BreyerFest Loot

Some of the models I purchased as part of BreyerFest have begun arriving.

Of course, I have Ballynoe Castle RM, the Celebration Horse. (I remember when they used to be called dinner models! And dinner was served outside at the park - no air conditioning,  just open air tents! Haha!) He's nice, but I am not a fan of the mold so I will either sell him or donate him to a live show. Breyer Celebration Horse, #71136, 7/2020, free with 3 Day Ticket, Breyer.

I got the chestnut pinto 70th Anniversary Fighting Stallion, #1825, 2020, $50, Triple Mountain Models, 7/2020. He is lovely.

A 1980s Little Bit Stock Horse with box. Appaloosa, #9040, 1985-1988, $15, 7/2020, Triple Mountain Models.

And a blanket from the French World Equestrian Games held in 2014! $10, 7/2020, Triple Mountain Models.

Hopefully soon the rest of my purchases, all coming from Breyer, will get here soon.

Sergeant Reckless Blanket

I did not like the model that Breyer used for it's model of Sergeant Reckless, but I do collect blankets, so when I saw this on eBay, I purchased it.

 SSgt Reckless blanket. $10.00, 5/30/19, eBay seller JBIncorporated.

Turnout Blanket

This turnout blanket has been available for a couple of years and was just discontinued. Breyer had it on sale, so I bought it.

Turnout Set, #2064, 2016 - 2018, $10, 1/2019, Breyer

Breyer USDF Blanket - Completed Set

This is a hard to find blanket, but I finally tracked one down for my collection on eBay. Seller's photo.)

Breyer USDF blanket, #2600, 2008-2010, $22, eBay, Sue Lehman, 6734 N. Farris, Fresno, CA. 93711

There are six of these blankets and I think I now have them all. I have the USDF, AQHA World Show, BreyerFest, Devon Horse Show, American Royal, and the NRHA blankets That's six - I did it!

Vintage Club Blossom and Belle

The first offerings for the 2017 Vintage Club arrived last week. It's Blossom and Belle, a Clydesdale Mare and Foal set. (Photos courtesy of Identify Your Breyer site. )

 Blossom, #712208, $125/set, 500 made, Breyer Vintage Collectors Club, 1/2017.

 The pattern is from the vintage San Domingo Medicine Hat Stallion model.

 And the blankets are because the original Clydesdale Mare and Foal in chestnut came with green blankets.

This is Belle, #712208, $125/set, 500 made, Breyer Vintage Collectors Club, 1/2017.

Several collectors have noted that their blue ribbon stickers are made of shiny paper this time. Mine are, too.

Honestly, I am not a fan of the set, even though it has proven to be HIGHLY popular among collectors. And some collectors, including Sande Schneider, are concerned about the bare white plastic being glossed - that means that when the model yellows, it will be difficult to whiten them again.

Still, I am happy to welcome them to Windsong and as part of my collection.

Breyer 20th Anniversary Blanket

I love Breyer blankets - especially the ones that commemorate something. Recently I found this one on eBay.

(Photo from eBay; I only bought one of them.)

BreyerFest 20th anniversary blanket, $7, Michelle Gagliardi, Selden, NY.

2000 BreyerFest Commemorative Blanket

I love Breyer's stable blankets. In June I found this one on eBay.

 BreyerFest 50th Anniversary Blanket, $12.99, 7/2016, Jessica Marino, 2014 Oak Circle, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689.

At this point, I have been unable to find a number for it.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Blanket

Added another one to the mix - you have to love eBay!

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Blanket, #2809, $10, Virginia Vecsley, Monroe, CT, 5/2015.