July 31, 2020
Welcome to the second half of my haul, being all of my "Clarion" finds! All were found on the Facebook page Not Going To Breyerfest Clarion unless specified found somewhere else. I will try to post these in order of arrival.
Name: Shark Week
Breed: Friesian
Color: Blue and white with sharks - deco
Special Run: Shark Week promo 2018, Limited to 5
Significance: Most limited model, Shark Week promo
Purchased for: $75
I got so excited for this guy, I couldn't risk him being snatched up so I really bought him May 29th. He was a really early purchase for Breyerfest but I couldn't resist and I'm so glad I didn't take a chance to leave him! He's absolutely stunning and I love all the sharks on him my favorite being the Hammerhead on his left side. Besides my Opal Chip, he's definitely my favorite deco now.
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Name: Ugly
Breed: ? Bull
Color: Black
Special Run: Tractor Supply 2008
Significance: Achieved Grail
Purchased for: $30
I found this guy on Facebook as well and snatched him as fast as I could, especially because he was so affordable and for being NIB when he shipped to me. He's in absolutely perfect condition and I'm so glad I finally get to add this guy to my herd of PBR bulls, nine more to hunt down!
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Name: Daffodil
Breed: Connemara
Color: Yellow clearware - deco
Special Run: Open edition
Significance: First Copperfox model
Purchased for: $25
I tried to save the best for last that wasn't directly Breyerfest related, my first ever Copperfox model I got straight from their website! I had messaged the company for a estimate if this cutie would be restocked and they told me the next day... so I woke up 6:40 AM and purchased him the minute he came out at 7:01am. This now closes my unspoken goal of having a model from each of one of the Big Four companies - Breyer, Hartland, Peter Stone, and now Copperfox! I'm so excited to have this piece in my collection and I hope for being lucky enough to be able to obtain more in the future. I love the dynamics of this mold and the gorgeous coloring. She also came with a sticker and a pen.
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Name: Bozeman
Breed:
Color: Blue Roan Tobiano
Special Run: 2016 BF Special Run, 1200 made
Significance: BF Special Run
Traded for: Big Chex and Zena
I'm so happy to finally get this handsome guy on my shelves! I found him on the virtual Clarion page and traded my Big Chex and Zena for him. He did come a bit dinged up with shiny marks and his box about gave me a heart attack but he made it in one piece so I'm still pretty happy about him. I've been wanting a horse on this mold forever and now I finally have one and a bonus he's a Special Run! He's incredibly gorgeous and definitely one of my new favorite Traditional models I have so far! Here's the box he came in, thankfully he was wrapped with multiple layers.
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I was so lucky to get one of each from a great hobby friend for a great price, she let me know as soon as these guys came out she'd buy two full boxes and let me snag some extras! I'm in love with all the mini me's! The whole set purchased for $52 shipped.
Breed: Connemara
Color: Black
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
One of my models of this set, this mini Bramble is one of the cutest Stablemates I think I own! She's actually a pretty impressive mold shrunk down and attractive in my opinion. I love her crazy mane and trail as well as her dynamic pose. I've never been personally attracted to the Traditional scale models on this mold but I'm in love with the Stablemates scale.
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Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Palomino
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
About time we got a mini Smart Chick! Although I'm kind of surprised we got a second mini Smart N Shiny, I'm still really happy with the shrunken mold and small details. He does some some "deer in the headlight" eyes but I think it's kind of cute. Here's to hoping for a mini Big Chex!
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Breed: Welsh Section D
Color: Chestnut
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
If this isn't the cutest little Stablemates pony, I don't know what is! She's so precious and small, I never realized how small the original mold was going back and seeing her compared to other models, which makes sense because she is a pony. She's just so sassy and feisty, I think she'll make a great partner for the Shetland Pony.
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Breed: Gypsy Vanner
Color: Silver Bay
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
Another mini Gypsy, in a cute semi silver-y bay with the perfect amount of pearl in the mane and tail. He's a very interesting guy and definitely a eye catcher compared to others. I wish he had a few sabino markings just like the original model.
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Breed: Missouri Fox Trotter
Color: Flea-bitten Grey
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
I'm very impressed with this mini me, he's also a new favorite mold of mine! He's very handsome and really rocks the Flea-bitten Grey color. I've been tempted to get a Trad on this model and never did, but I feel like I wouldn't regret it seeing this casanova! If only they do a mini Pierrot, the red dun splash!
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Breed: Chincoteague
Color: Chestnut Tobiano
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
I have very mixed emotions about this horse for a few reasons. I'm not a huge fan of vintage molds and colors, so she's already not my favorite. Her conformation is a bit wonky, especially her back legs compared to her front. She's still cute, but not a mild I would conga by choice.
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Breed: Mustang
Color: Charcoal deco
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
This handsome guy is actually really well done and pretty good looking. He's a nice model and rich coloring with "crisper" markings compared to some others I've seen. I can't wait for him to stand next to Prince when he gets here.
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Breed: Clydesdale
Color: Woodgrain deco
Special Run: 2020 Blindbags
Significance: Mini Me models
Chunky woody boy, last but not least for this set. I decently like him, but like the Indian Pony, not my favorite. I like his paint job and his bobs, just not a fan of how chunky he is. He almost looks kind of bloaty instead of a "regular" mold but that's just some of the Vintage molds for you. I'm hoping I like Duke, the dapple grey for the SM Club, better.
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So because I now have more special run Traditional models, I have created my own "ritual" of getting each of them custom halters and name plates. All nameplates were by MN Tack on Etsy for $1.50 each plus shipping, Fabios and Bozemans halters were commissioned off of a lady on Facebook for $10 plus shipping, and Cheesecakes halter was commissioned by none other then InfinityBreyersCo for $5 plus shipping, she even included a sticker! I wish she made the other two halters but I already had them before she offered to help make Cheesecakes. All lead ropes were made by me. Now to have one made for the Sláinte Surprise now I know what size halter will fit.
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Last minute, today actually, I ordered a Refresh, Cry, Repeat sticker from Paint Pony Studios so that should be shipped soon and I'll include it with my next Stablemates Club model when it gets here. That concludes my Breyerfest haul for Celtic Fling! 2020 combined purchases between my boyfriend, my family, and myself. Again this is NOT meant to be taken as bragging, just a fun comparison. Thank you for taking interest in my haul this year, I'd love to see everyone's hauls of their own if they have any!
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See you next year for Breyerfest 2021! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍