October 11, 2021

Name: Dundee

Breed: Australian Stock Horse

Color: Dunalino overo

Special Run: Premier Club 2018

Significance: Obtained Grail and first Trad sized Premier Club model!

I did not think I'd be able to own this horse anytime soon but with my new job it was so quick and easy to save the funds up for him since I don't have any important bills right now, I found him on Facebook for a decent (well decent for him lol) rate and jumped on him. This gorgeous guy is everything I was hoping for and absolutely perfect! I already have a little taste of him thanks to Darwin but finally holding the actual Dundee in my own hands and having him on my shelves makes me feel so starstruck I can't believe it! I'm so glad I kept waiting and haven't given up looking for him because it's finally paid off. He's so perfect and dreamy, I couldn't be happier with such a lovely model. His coloring is the perfect shade of sandy peach, crisp white markings throughout, and his dun markings... I am *droolong* over his dorsal stripe! It kills me Breyer doesn't do better dorsal stripes on other dun models, especially Fabio, this is exactly what I want on more dun models because it's clear and well marked. This Dundee is now officially my single most expensive horse in my collection and well worth his weight in gold... I'm not going to say exactly how much I paid for him but if you look up his going prices you can get an idea 😬

Now after adding him to the herd this officially means I have a Dundee conga...

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Now that it's getting closer to the end of the year, Breyer is preparing to open up registration for 2022.

2022 Collector Club members will have the opportunity to purchase Honeybear, a loveable spotted draft horse, and many other exclusive models and perks throughout the year. Honeybear is very likely a open release to all Club members and not a lottery model as Breyer has not used lottery models recently to promote the new year. I think he looks really cute and well done in his promo but he's not one I am going to go after.

"Included with each Deluxe Collector Club membership is our 2022 Deluxe-exclusive Stablemates model. This year’s model is Ellington, a glossy shaded bright bay tobiano Friesian cross. Originally released as “Django” in the Stablemates Club, this elegant stallion has quickly become a fan-favorite sculpture! He’ll be a perfect addition for any Stablemates fan, and is only available with a Deluxe membership signup." - Breyer Blog. I did renew my Deluxe Membership but I'm not a fan of the Django much at all unfortunately, he's way too bright for my taste and almost more deco red then bay in my opinion so I will be getting him in hopes to trade for a Stablemate I really want.

This handsome fellow is a sneak peek promoting the 2022 Vintage Club as a gorgeous modern black Leopard on the Pony of The America's mold sporting vintage inspired tack. The Vintage Club has even opened it's doors to accepting 750 members vs only 500 members as in the past.

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Finial Club models for this year have been released too, starting with the Premier Club

Meet Firefly and Hawkeye, Paint Horse sculptures by the same artist of Wyatt, Bobby Jo, True North, and Bristol! Firefly is a flaxen red roan sabino with the patience of a saint while firey chestnut sabino filly Hawkeye is more wild. I have mixed emotions how I feel about the foal but so far I think the new mare sculpt looks gorgeous and would be beautiful to have. I also think these two would really pair nicely with the bay sabino 7 Arts Surprise from this year as a cute family.

"This feisty little stallion will debut as Twist for 2021 Stablemates Club members! Twist is painted as a chestnut rabicano – the first time this white pattern will be featured in the Stablemates Club. Arabians are perhaps the most well-known breed that carries this genetic modifier." - Club Email. I am SO grateful it is not another Bay Arabian pinto! Technically rabicano is a pinto pattern but I mean not the regular overos and tobianos. And the first time rabicano has been used in the Club, how incredible is that! My feelings are really starting to turn around for this guy and now I'm actually excited for him! In the Club Email we also got better pictures of Leti (Clydesdale) and Addie (Miniature)!

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