Found! A Most Wanted

I don't haunt eBay like some collectors do, but every now and then I check it out and do searches for some of my favorite models. Last weekend I found my most wanted Breyer of all - the Semi-Rearing Mustang in woodgrain.

Recently he has been going to $500 and more - more money than I can justify. But this one was at $230 with 22 bids and was still within what I was willing to pay. So, I went to eSnipe and put in a bid. I won the auction, for $280, less than what I was willing to pay!

 Diablo, Woodgrain Semi-Rearing Mustang, #985, 1963-1966, $280, eBay/Patrick Cacciapaglia, 1740 Portland Rd., Arundel, ME 04046, 1/2018.

He has some tiny rubs, but is in wonderful condition. I am thrilled! (Photo credit to eBay seller.)

2017 Christmas Surprise

Breyer's Christmas surprise was a gambler's choice of the Bouncer mold done in clearware!

 Emerald, Amethyst, and Sapphire.

I was lucky enough to snag Emerald!

Emerald, #712233, 2017 Christmas Surprise, $95, 350 made per color, 2017 only, Breyer web order.

HR Foal, Running

Nancy Falzone also sold me this running foal to complete my palomino set.

HR Foal, Running, A-235, palomino, 1954-present (early piece), $10, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017

HR Mini Family

Nancy Falzone offered me this Hagen Renaker Mini Horse Family and I was glad to add them to my collection, not only because they are old HRs, but because they were Nancy's.

HR Horse, Rearing, A-234, 1954-1985 (early piece), $100/set, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017
HR Foal, Running, A-235, 1954-present (early piece), $100/set, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017
HR Foal, Lying, A-236, white, 1954-1957, $100/set, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017
HR Mare, Running, A-233, white, 1954-present (early piece), $100/set, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017

Horse Family from Nancy Falzone

It's always meaningful to acquire a piece for my collection from Nancy Falzone. She's been a dear friend for a long time, and the pieces I buy from her are "black hole" pieces - they are staying with me and most definitely not for sale!

Yesterday I went to Great Lakes Congress December show. Nancy was in attendance and had brought two things I'd purchased before the show day plus some other things, too.

This bay set of Maureen Love horses in mint condition came home with me. (Nancy has teeny tiny documentation stickers on their bellies that I intend to keep there as part of their history.)

HR Horse Rearing, A-234, 1954-1985 (early piece), $60/set of 4, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017

HR Mare, Running, A-233, 1954-present (early piece), $60/set of 4, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017

HR Foal, Running, A-235, 1954-present (early piece), $60/set of 4, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017

HR Foal, Lying, A-236, 1954-1957, $60/set of 4, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017

Another Circus Pony

Another Circus Pony, and from Nancy Falzone to boot!

 Hagen Renaker Head Up Circus Pony, A-266, 1980-1983, $40, Nancy Falzone, 12/17

She only sold it because she broke it, but it's an easy fix. Plus, I am always glad to have some of Nancy's models join my collection!

Circus Pedestal from Nancy Falzone

I bought this Hagen Renaker Circus Pedestal from Nancy Falzone at GLC's December show.

HR Circus Pedestal, A-268B, $40, 1955-1956, Nancy Falzone, 12/2017.