Ichilay, the Crow Pony with Fire Arrow

On my list of models I am actively searching for are three of the four Ichilay, the Crow Pony models. I got the feather warpaint one in 1993 when they came out, but did not get the others at the time. (Kids were still living at home, I was not working full time, and so money was much more limited back then!)

I found the version with the fire arrow on eBay last week and put in a bid for it, winning the auction.

Ichilay, the Crow Horse, #882, 1993 only, $18.50, 6/2017, eBay/Karen Crawford, PO Box 221, Graham, WA 98338

She is a lightly shaded variation and she does not have her hang tag. I'm pleased to add her to my collection!

(Pictures from eBay ad.)

Ali, Vintage Collector Club #3 2017

The third VCC release arrived yesterday - the Family Arabian Stallion done in four decorator colors. I had my fingers crossed that I would receive a wedgewood.

Sadly, when I opened the box, there was a gold charm Ali on the cover. Not realizing that ALL the boxes were the same, I shrugged my shoulders and decided that that was okay - it was still pretty.

But when I pulled the model out of the box, it looked awfully dark under the bubble wrap. Sure enough, I got my wedgewood!

 Ali, VCC #3 2017, #712210, $110, Breyer/Reeves, 6/27/2017/

 His sticker is iridescent, and his coloring is much prettier than what my cell phone pictures show.

 And clearly they have made an effort to put some detail into the eye painting.

Super, super happy with this piece!

Pine, Shetland Pony

I rarely trade; in fact, I can't think of a time that I ever have in the past. So maybe this little guy is my first fruits from that process. (Now, that would be a good name - First Fruits!)

Pine, #944, 1996-1997, traded for my Stone Critter Zebra to ??? (Pat Reed's friend) at Muncie Swap Meet.

(Photo from Identify Your Breyer.)

Cherry Creek Fonzie Merit

I have had this boy on my Amazon wish list for a year but none of my kids have bought him for me. So, when I saw him today at the Muncie Swap Meet for only $20 (Amazon has him for $40), I jumped!

(Photo from Identify Your Breyer)

Cherry Creek Fonzie Merit, #1758, 2016 - current, $20, Pat Reed.

New Circus Ponies - Applause & Encore

I have wanted this pair for a long, long time.

Applause and Encore!

Applause and Encore, $711096, 2006 BreyerFest SR, 500 pairs made, $305 ppd, Diane Perry-Smith, Grand Blanc, MI.

This quick snap done from my phone does not do the pair justice - their shading is gorgeous and the gold metallic paint on their bridles is lovely.

Super happy to finally have this pair. (Originally she wanted $350 plus $15-$30 postage. I offerened $280, she countered with $305 ppd.)

SR Unicorn IV Black Pearl

This is the black counterpart.

 Unicorn IV Black Pearl, #701297, $19, eBay, 6/5/2017, Bonnie Burnstin, Irmo, SC.

She included the gold SR seals with the unicorns.

SR Unicorn IV White Pearl

I found this and its black counterpart on eBay!

 Unicorn IV White Pearl, #701197, $19, eBay, 6/5/2017, Bonnie Burnstin, Irmo, SC.

It's not as pink as that photo makes it appear. And, interestingly enough, it's near front hoof, tucked under the body, is painted pink!