Vintage Feel in a Modern Coat

 On an unassuming Wednesday in January, Breyer slyly dropped a few new releases on their website. The kicker? No one knew they were coming. They hadn't been announced with the spring 2022 dealer releases and they were initially listed for $35. significantly cheaper than the other traditionals listed on the website. The other thing about the new releases? They were all on vintage, less than popular molds. 

The models were up at the $35 price point for a short time before being relisted for their current price of $45, which is still less than other regular run traditionals, which tend to retail for around $50. 

The assortment of six includes a silver bay Roemer, a silver black Black Beauty, a black Man O' War, a glossy palomino Quarter Horse Gelding, a chalky gray Roy, and a chestnut Trakehner. 

Of the six, so far I've purchased just one - the chalky Roy, though I do plan on picking up the chestnut Trakehner at some point. 

I'm glad to see the vintage molds getting more use! They aren't always everyone's cup of tea, but they do have fans and deserve to have the nice paint jobs other molds get. It's also nice to remember that not every regular run Breyer makes needs to be a portrait model. The slightly lower price point of these guys also makes them (slightly) more accessible, which is never a bad thing. Personally, I hope they continue doing this. I'd love to see a Phar Lap or a Quarter Horse Yearling!