B-Stampers: Getting Started

Once I had those reference pictures from BreyerHorseRef of known B stamp models, it was much easier (and less daunting) for me to begin going through my collection to check for the B stamp.

I started by making a list of models that were in both my collection and in BreyerHorseRef's catalog.

It was a long list and I began pulling horses from shelves and checking them.

They were crossed off if my piece had no B stamp and circled or highlighted if I did.

It still took a while and the process was not without the dreaded domino effect or two.

After my Running Mares and Foals fell over, I removed my Breyer Volunteer models that were two shelves beneath them.

Some of the Cantering Welsh Ponies below the Running Mares and above the Volunteer models had toppled over and fallen too, and I did not want to risk damaging the Volunteer pieces. (Nice job guarding them, Pepper!)

Beach Son Kyle is 6'3" and I am now just 5'5" (I used to be 5'7"), so he straightened up those mares and foals for me. (Thanks, guy!) I struggle to reach them, which is why they fell over. I should have known better than to chance it. Lesson learned.

All in all, I found seven B stampers in my collection. At least, that I know of. Part of the fun of collecting is discovering something new, and it would not surprise me if there is another one or two lurking on my shelves. 

Checking for those undiscovered surprises will have to wait until the next time I dust the entire collection, and that will won't be until mid January at the earliest.

Tomorrow I will show you those seven B stampers. Stay 'tooned!

Christmas Horse of the Day

Frankincense! The 2016 Christmas Morning Surprise, there were three gambler's choice colors.

Frankincense, Gold, and Myrrh. 350 pieces of each were produced. (Photo from Breyer.)

Advent Calendar Reveal - Day 7

Some fencing to corral those three loose horses! 

I like that they link together securely - as there are more and more advent calendar treasures out on the shelf, there will also be more and more knock-overs by me. I really appreciate that I won't be constantly setting up the fencing again. (I've done enough of resetting fencing in real life already! LOL)

The scene is starting to look like more than just pieces scattered about. And I really like this year's backdrop, too.

More tomorrow; stay 'tooned!