Johanns #2 & #3

I've added two more Johanns to my collection! 

The Appaloosa was the one I wanted most. (I received the palomino.)

 And the Lippizaner in Appaloosa did not disappoint.

He has red speckles that are reminiscent of the early (and popular) red roan color that Breyer introduced back in the 1970s.

I found the Appaloosa at the October GLC show as well as Johann #3 there, too.

The pinto one!

He is pretty, too, but  pintos are not a favorite color for me.

Even more so, I am not fond of the current trend of the pinking that is being added to so many models recently. 

While some horses do have some pinking, I feel that the pinking on many recent models is overdone - the pinking jumps out at you and distracts rather than being a subtle shading that enhances the model's coloring.

Pinking dislike aside, I'm pleased to have added these two models to my collection. Now I'm really hoping to find the bay one and complete the conga.

I'll do that Harry and Adelaide hat post soon - haven't opened the box yet. 

Stay 'tooned!

Johann is Here

 I was dismayed when Johann was announced to drop  - I would be out at Fort Ouiatenon. The WIFI there is spotty plus I would be volunteering and unable to order one until I got home.

The Lippizaner is the only Classic mold I collect (and a vintage mold as well) and chances were good that he would be sold out before I got home in the evening and could order mine.

Thankfully dear friend Liz Cory stepped up and was able to place my order for me.

Four versions were available and I received the palomino. While I'd hoped for the Appaloosa or the bay, I am still happy with mine.

The photos do not do it justice - it has a beautiful pearly finish.

I'm taking him to GLC later this month to see if anyone might like to trade but I won't be sad if that does not happen.