Liberty

The Silver mold is one of Breyer's most popular, and you can include me as one who loves the mold. So, when Liberty was announced, I immediately contacted my dealer, Lynn Anderson, and asked if I could buy one.

Liberty, #1780, 2017 - , only 3,000 made, 5/2017, $50, The Model Trading Post.

Starry Night

I don't really collect the Classic sized Breyers, but there are a few that catch my fancy. One of them is Starry Night.

Starry Night #62050, 2017 - , $19, 5/2017, The Model Trading Post

My photo is lousy; here is a better one from Identify Your Breyer.

Espresso

This mold has been dubbed "Foalzilla" because it is 1:6 scale, but I think it's cute and hope Breyer makes it a mama soon!

 Espresso, #9197, @017 - , $36, The Model Trading Post.

Josef Original Foal

I was poking around Klassy Klutter on Monday in between my crown appointment at the dentist's and going to Rice & Rice to sign papers for our family trust. I am so glad I decided to stop by - I found this cute little Josef Original foal for only fifty cents!

JO Lying Foal, very early piece, $0.50, Klassy Klutter, Lafayette, IN., 4/24/2017.

He has two breaks, but at that price, I can afford to get him repaired.

New Blankets

Two more from eBay!

Breyer AQHA blanket, #2600, $14.45, 4/2017, Monroe Needlecrafts & Collectibles, Monroe CT.
Breyer 1999 10th Anniversary blanket, white variation, $13, 4/2017, Michael Hicks, Sumerduck, VA.

Even though I had checked, I already had the AQHA blanket, so I will put this one in my sales stash.

Rescuing HSOs (and other things...)

I went to Indianapolis yesterday, stopping by the Romney Toy Shop and Countryside Antiques as I went. Had a couple of good finds!

 Unknown China bull ($12.50), Two Point Hartland Clydesdale with raised loop and hole mouth, beer cart (came with Clydesdale) ($20), and unknown rubber plastic drafter with French braid ($0.25.)

 I was pretty sure the Clydesdale was a Hartland, and for $20 was willing to take the risk. The drafter was the only thing I got in Romney, but he has a little French braid and at that price, I grabbed him for fun. (And maybe grandkids.)

I actually find the bull very intriguing and am hoping someone can help me identify him. I plan to sell him, but I'd still like to know what I have.

Jolly Cholly/American Interinsurance

Countryside Antiques is a great place to look for pieces to add to my collection. Lisa and I went down this morning and I came back with this Jolly Cholly.

Jolly Cholly/American Interinsurance Exchange version, #326, 1968-1986, has USA, $6.50, Countryside Antiques, 3/2017.

I have seen several of these in the past year or two, but this is only the second one I have bought for myself. It is not in as good of shape as my first one.