Carola's Additions :-) (Last update April 11th 2016 - DAH, OOAK, CollectA & Breyer)

Hi all  

Christmas is early for me   I have some very new additions to show I already made walkarounds and review of them all [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]!

The 2015 Schleich Ardennais Stallion&Foal and the Tinker Mare&Tinker Stallion
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I ordered these models from MPV, and I was very happy that they had included a brand new 2015 Schleich Catalog and a Mojö 2014 Catalog What a neat surprise. They have not done that before to me.
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The Ardennes and the Tinker Mare are all Made in China and the Tinker Stallion is Made in Tunisia.
I was surprised that they were not Made in Germany, as it has always been German (and sometimes Portuguese) models I’ve received from MPV.
I hope they still produce in Germany though. I like the thought of having a model which has been made ‘so close to me’.
Anyway, I’m curious to see what other collectors will find regarding ‘Made in –‘.
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The Tinker Mare with the now Retired Tinker Mare. Well done by her I think, as she escaped retirement for 10 years   !
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Two eras indeed  
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And my Schleich Tinker Stallion Conga
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And a meeting with 2014 craziness ! I think 2015 horses are an improvement since 2014 Let's hope they continue that.
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I lost my heart to the Ardennais Stallion        
I am so happy that Schleich made this breed and model. Despite a few flaws, he is definitely a step in the right direction for Schleich horses, I think.
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And of course Princess greets the newcomers. She is still the tallest of them all! – And I suppose that is how it has to be, as she is after all – a shire
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Oh, and I got this wicked halter for my Vixom! It is made by Lea. I love it, he looks badass
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Thank you for viewing and Happy Holidays

Congrats! Looks like Princess has a nice new friend

WOW ! That halter !!! Lea is a wizard with tack

CONGRATULATIONS with all your new, fine horses , - what gorgeous photos you make

Thanks for the pictures.
They do look much much better than the 2014 horses.
I'm still on the fence about the Ardenner.
I love the idea of adding another heavy draft horse to my collection,
but it certainly is not love at first sight....don't know how this love story is going to end for me, heheh.

The halter is amazing. Lea is a true halter master (mistress?)
I sometimes wonder how it is possible that a man made item, put on an animals head,
can bring out the best in a creature.
But somehow a nice halter always seems to add something to the beauty of a horse.

LeeAnn wrote:

Congrats! Looks like Princess has a nice new friend

Yes, she does But a lone father - if she wants to be with him, it includes his daughter too. I wonder if dear Princess can handle that

SUSANNE wrote:

WOW ! That halter !!! Lea is a wizard with tack

CONGRATULATIONS with all your new, fine horses , - what gorgeous photos you make

Thank you very much Susanne Lea makes awesome stuff!

Bloodrayne wrote:

Thanks for the pictures.
They do look much much better than the 2014 horses.
I'm still on the fence about the Ardenner.
I love the idea of adding another heavy draft horse to my collection,
but it certainly is not love at first sight....don't know how this love story is going to end for me, heheh.

The halter is amazing. Lea is a true halter master (mistress?)
I sometimes wonder how it is possible that a man made item, put on an animals head,
can bring out the best in a creature.
But somehow a nice halter always seems to add something to the beauty of a horse.

That Ardenner, he needs to buy you more drinks it seems

Indeed the thing about a halter making a horse look good is strange Interesting what psychology lies behind that ??

You've gotten them before me Congratulations!
Yes.. I kinda like them.. But something there irritates me a lot I don't think it's bad to re-use a model but at least they could paint a bit more interesting coat. He's still my favorite of all. And I love your conga line
Lea's work is always so awesome

Wow, congrats Carola. New fine horses, really suprised by how good looking they are.
As I mentioned before, I LOVE the Tinkers and will surely get them if they look as good as in your photos <3

That halter indeed looks bad-ass on Vixon, beautiful name btw ^^

Interesting that you already have these figures in your collection. 2015 releases still in 2014.
It is true that I like best previous Tinkers but the Ardennais looks a very interesting figure, not very realistic but a very decent one. Not sure I'll get it but surely among those with a chance of joining my collection.

Carola wrote:

Bloodrayne wrote:

I'm still on the fence about the Ardenner.
I love the idea of adding another heavy draft horse to my collection,
but it certainly is not love at first sight....don't know how this love story is going to end for me, heheh.

That Ardenner, he needs to buy you more drinks it seems

Oh my, that made me laugh out loud.
So true!

You certainly found the Schleich releases early! I must say that Ardennais is looking terribly appealing to me, too, even with its leg trouble. I'm hoping they go on to do more of the super heavies... Glad to see that halter fits its new wearer, too - looking sharp indeed! (Thanks for everyone who commented on it, of course!)

Thank you Lea, for you maybe he could become a good model for cusomization?

JonasV wrote:

You've gotten them before me Congratulations!
Yes.. I kinda like them.. But something there irritates me a lot I don't think it's bad to re-use a model but at least they could paint a bit more interesting coat.

I Pre-ordered the models a long time ago, the day MPV added them to their site, although I don't know if that makes any difference   I'm looking very much forward to see what you will get      

I agree with you regarding the Tinker. It is a bit like they decided his old paintjob was too much work and they downscaled the amount of detail. I wish they had given him the colour as the new foal, as it looks to have more detail than its parents really.

NightLioness wrote:

That halter indeed looks bad-ass on Vixon, beautiful name btw ^^

Thank you very much   Vixom is the name of that particular Breyer Mold - Cedarfarm Vixom, but mostly just referred to as Vixom. This model in black, is based on a real horse named Kong. But I like to call him Vixom, as that name is much more appealing   The original Vixom mold is a mare actually  

Roger wrote:

It is true that I like best previous Tinkers but the Ardennais looks a very interesting figure, not very realistic but a very decent one. Not sure I'll get it but surely among those with a chance of joining my collection.

I hope he'll get to you eventually

Carola wrote:

JonasV wrote:

You've gotten them before me Congratulations!
Yes.. I kinda like them.. But something there irritates me a lot I don't think it's bad to re-use a model but at least they could paint a bit more interesting coat.

I Pre-ordered the models a long time ago, the day MPV added them to their site, although I don't know if that makes any difference   I'm looking very much forward to see what you will get      

I agree with you regarding the Tinker. It is a bit like they decided his old paintjob was too much work and they downscaled the amount of detail. I wish they had given him the colour as the new foal, as it looks to have more detail than its parents really.

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Aha! I can tell I'll get at least the Ardenner
Yes.. That color which the foal has is actually quite nice! But they were last with some models but the Ardenner and some others has beautiful coats so we should be happy

Beautieful newcomers!! 2

Oh, wow! The ardennias looks a lot better in real! You chose some really nice ones!
Also your clear photo's make me consider to get the new tinker stallion, it's one of my favourite models by Schleich!

And that halter for the breyer is incredible! *_*

JonasV wrote:

Aha! I can tell I'll get at least the Ardenner
Yes.. That color which the foal has is actually quite nice! But they were last with some models but the Ardenner and some others has beautiful coats so we should be happy

Well          

widukind wrote:

Beautieful newcomers!! 2

Thank you very much Andreas  

TheLastStardust wrote:

Oh, wow! The ardennias looks a lot better in real! You chose some really nice ones!
Also your clear photo's make me consider to get the new tinker stallion, it's one of my favourite models by Schleich!

And that halter for the breyer is incredible! *_*

Thank you Stardust  I'd absolutely recommend him, the Ardennes that is. He is a heavy model too, and made of the neat hard plastic. The others are too though I'm happy that Schleich keep the hard plastic for their horses. The Tinker Stallion is fine too for fans of that mold, although I'm a lot less impressed with his paintdetail than his old brother.

Hi all and Happy New Year

I got two new ones:
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First is the 2015 Breyer Classic Liver Chestnut Mustang on the Mesteño mold I've always had a secret love for this mold, and now I finally got to get one for my collection!
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The artist's style shines through a lot, I think. He was sculpted by Rowland Cheney in 1992 according to ID Your breyer.
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And with my Classic Haflinger Mare - I bet he charmed her
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And then - I got the Schleich Percheron Mare One may have wondered why I have not yet gotten this model for my collection - but everytime I've seen her in shops, the model had bad rubs or just poor paintjob.
This lady I got from MPV and she is Made In Germany and flawless IMHO

I dare say, she is one of the models from the late 'Golden Age of Schleich Horses' (She was released in 2008)
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I love her swishy tail!
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She looks so wise in a way
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And here she is compared to the very latest generation of Schleich Heavy Horses - The 2015 Ardennais Stallion
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Comparing her to Princess just makes everything look crazy Would you believe they are from the same line of models by the same manufacturer?
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I do love her highness very much however Pretty pretty Princess
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Just saw your Mesteno on Blab Congrats!

Mesteño is such a wonderful mould with great proportions and a pretty tail!
It is really interesting to see this old class Schleich together with newer Schleich horses. I agree with you, they don't look from the same collection. I use to say that Schleich is a kind of new brand using the same old name.

Huge congrats on the mustang. I also have a hard time with Schleich when you compare their golden age models with their newer ones. It's sad to think how far they have come in design and style etc. But nonetheless, great new additions!

Congratulations on your brand new new Classic! He's a nice looking model... When did they start selling this color variation of him? Such a shame it's quite common that Breyer horses doesn't stand on their all four legs.. Also you got the beautiful Perche! The one I've for sale has quite many flaws so that's why I'm selling her... These horses just aren't the same with ugly scratches on them, right!?

First of all : Thankyou for all the wonderful photos and great comparisons

And then CONGRATULATIONS with both beautyful horses ! I LOVE them both

Paige, -about Schleich, - I totally agree

The mustang is very nice indeed.
I love his "dramatic" long mane, casually swept to one side while he strikes a pose to show of his muscular body.
*swoon*

Is it possible to use the blow dryer (hot water) trick on his hind leg?
If you just could make that left hind leg move a little bit forward, I think it would solve the problem with the front leg at the same time.

He is suit'n tie, and with a scotch by the bar

Haha Yess

Very nice new commers! Love the way of comparison :)
That breyer stallion sure is not suit'n tie but still a model to die for beautifull!
I only think he has a bit of a strange shine on his color? Ore is that the photo shine? Bit weird

But that not making him less fabulouse
I don't Know it it is allredy asked ,, But are you going to get more 2015 models?

Congratulations again:)

LeeAnn wrote:

Just saw your Mesteno on Blab Congrats!

Thank you Yes he got his topic-post of fame there too

Roger wrote:

Mesteño is such a wonderful mould with great proportions and a pretty tail!
It is really interesting to see this old class Schleich together with newer Schleich horses. I agree with you, they don't look from the same collection. I use to say that Schleich is a kind of new brand using the same old name.

Schleich indeed seems like a new brand with an old name. Or they just develop in some direction, like people do - somtimes good direction, sometimes not so good

Saarlooswolfhound wrote:

Huge congrats on the mustang. I also have a hard time with Schleich when you compare their golden age models with their newer ones. It's sad to think how far they have come in design and style etc.    But nonetheless, great new additions!

Thank you I think I want to make one day a history exploration of the Schleich horses. That would be interesting.

JonasV wrote:

Congratulations on your brand new new Classic! He's a nice looking model... When did they start selling this color variation of him? Such a shame it's quite common that Breyer horses doesn't stand on their all four legs.. Also you got the beautiful Perche! The one I've for sale has quite many flaws so that's why I'm selling her... These horses just aren't the same with ugly scratches on them, right!?

The Classic Mustang is a new Breyer for 2015. I ordered him just as MPV got him in stock
And I've made the same observation, that most Breyer horses are not all connected to the ground, if they are molds that are supposed to have all four hooves on ground. The ones with only three touch point naturally have better earth contact

I agree also with you, I prefer models rubless and with as little flaws as possible, although I think I have no model who is completely without a rub or some kind of flaw, but it's too difficult to avoid I think, especially when ordering online.

SUSANNE wrote:

First of all : Thankyou for all the wonderful photos and great comparisons

And then CONGRATULATIONS with both beautyful horses ! I LOVE them both

Paige, -about Schleich, - I totally agree

Thank you very much

Bloodrayne wrote:

The mustang is very nice indeed.
I love his "dramatic" long mane, casually swept to one side while he strikes a pose to show of his muscular body.
*swoon*

Is it possible to use the blow dryer (hot water) trick on his hind leg?
If you just could make that left hind leg move a little bit forward, I think it would solve the problem with the front leg at the same time.

He's a total dramaqueen!

Your suggestion sounds right, but I'm too scared to try and fix stuff like that on hard plastic models like him If the issue starts to annoy me, I'd try...

Dum_my wrote:

He is suit'n tie, and with a scotch by the bar

Haha Yess

Very nice new commers! Love the way of comparison :)
That breyer stallion sure is not suit'n tie but still a model to die for beautifull!
I only think he has a bit of a strange shine on his color? Ore is that the photo shine? Bit weird

But that not making him less fabulouse
I don't Know it it is allredy asked ,, But are you going to get more 2015 models?

Thank you very much The Breyer does shine in a way, but he looks good in person, but I find it difficult to avoid the shine in photos He is not glossy, but Even matte Breyers tend to have some smooth kind of shine on them, unlike fx Schleichs that are often completely matte, and that makes them easier to photograph. At least I think so

Regarding 2015 models, I also look to get the CollectA Percheron, but she is not available yet. And maybe more new Breyers in 2015, but it has to be releases we have not yet seen. Breyer usually also have mid-year releases and special releases during the year.

Oh, and I'm going to get a Copperfox Model Horse too, as I pledged for the project, so that is for certain I'll get one of those. The say they'll ship in March

widukind wrote:

Congratulations again:)

Thank you very much