We’re halfway through the SMC offerings! Model number three is available to order:
Meet Newport, who is a customization of the G2 Thoroughbred (introduced in 1998). Here is the original G2 Thoroughbred mold:
Franceyn Dare gave the G2 thoroughbred a mane and tail makeover along with a tucked head to become a polo pony. The tail is now braided and fancied up with yellow and blue ribbon-tie things, and the mane has been roached. And I must say, the shade of bay chosen looks absolutely beautiful in the pictures:
Now that we have this new polo pony, I would *love* to see a Stablemate polo pony set! The Classic/Freedom Series Polo Pony (mold #626) was introduced into the Breyer line in 1976. The Polo Pony was shrunk down, tacked up, and a Santa was added for the 2023 Santa ornament:
The Polo Pony would need to be miniaturized some more to be a true 1:32 scale SM, Santa scraped off, the tack removed, and a base created. Then the SM polo pony set could be a reality! I am looking forward to getting Newport, buuuuuuuut I am going to hold off and see if the first Premier Club release of 2024 will occur before Newport’s ordering deadline. Fingers crossed!
*Photos of Newport are from Breyer’s website.
Maybe thry could use the base from the Secretariat ornament that was released minus the hook& string& placed on a base
ReplyDeleteYes! That Secretariat base would work! I didn’t realize that the Secretariat ornament had a base - I know the 50th Anniversary figurine has one. I skipped out on the majority of the ornaments over the years due to them being unable to stand independently. Plus I dislike the permanently adhered jockeys and tack.
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