Clydesdale Christmas

 Breyer started issuing holiday blind bags a few years ago and I've never really thought they were worth the pennies, especially with the cost of international shipping from Breyer.

But this year they have really knocked it out of the park! To be clear I am absolutely OBSESSED with the Stablemate shrinkies and in particular the tiny little Clydesdale Stallion mould. It is honestly the cutest thing EVER! So it goes without saying that I am going to lose my mind over any new shrinkie Clydesdale release. But you then combine that with lush bright Christmassy colours and I am 100% GOING TO LOSE MY MIND!!!

I 10/10 need a COMPLETE SET, I mean just LOOK AT THEM *SCREAMS*

OK so let's focus for a moment and actually talk about the details. Collector's Club members will get early access from 2pm EST Tuesday 16th November 2021 (that is 7pm GMT) until Wednesday. On Wednesday (2pm/7pm) they will be available to everyone. They are limited to two per account and have a limited quantity. Breyer have not released the price but the holiday surprise bags are normally $25 so I think you'd be expecting to pay about that much.

They seem to be super popular (I mean of course they are) so I wouldn't be surprised if they sell out fast! Unfortunately the limit on orders mean that international people can't get together to buy some *internal crying* and save on postage though :(

Which colour is your favourite? Mine is definitely the blue, he is BEAUTIFUL. Let me know your favourite and whether you've managed to grab one in the comments below :D Good luck as always!

Breyer 2021 - UK Standard Range

 These products will form part of the UK standard range.

We will not be taking pre-orders this year but will list items as and when they come into stock, this should avoid any disappointment.

We expect delivery of these items late April - early May 2021

Traditional

1839 - Paint Horse

1840 - Encore & Tor

1841 - Obsidian

1842 - Chocolatey

1843 - Theo

1844 - Sporour Fra Bergi

Classics

549 - Spanish Mustang Family

61145 - English Horse & Rider

61146 - Charm & Western Rider

61147 - Magical Unicorn Sky & Fantasy Rider

62121 - Hope

62060 - Le Mer

62221 - 90's Throwback

957 - Chestnut Thoroughbred

958 - Silver Bay Morab

959 - Buckskin Blanket Appaloosa

960 - Grey Trakehner

961 - Black Pinto Mustang

964 - Bay Morgan

Stablemates

6056 - Mystery Unicorn Surprise

6222 - Horse & Foal Surprise

6226 - Pintos and Palominos

Craft

426 - Paint Your Own AQH & ASB

4239 - Horse Family Painting Set

4234 - Colourful Breeds Painting Kit

4232 - Paint & Play Sets

4237 - Stablemates Suncatcher

4236 - Paint Your Own Unicorn

4233 - Unicorn Paint & Play

4238 - Suncatcher Unicorn

Other

7410 - Lil Beauties

7430 - Lil Beauties Play Sets

BreyerFest Tickets :D

 I've been so busy this week, sharing this and sharing that I completely forgot to update you guys on my BreyerFest ticket purchases!

As I'm sure you all know BF tickets went on sale last Monday. You can still buy certain types of tickets here: https://www.breyerhorses.com/collections/breyerfest-2021-tickets

So last Monday I finished work and then got some jobs done, and then I loaded up Chrome with just the Breyer website open. I then just refreshed, and refreshed, and refreshed. I knew where the link would appear so the moment I saw it I clicked, clicked VIP and checked out like a ninja.

Well the model horse gods must have been shining on me because I managed to get VIP tickets! They sold out within two minutes and literally hundreds of people tried to get the 200 tickets, so to be able to get it was a real joy. I was just so happy I nearly cried.

I then added an all access ticket so that I could try and get Brendon his bull.

On Wednesday I got the chance to purchase my models. So who did I buy? Well no real surprises here!

Special Runs

Pollock was my obvious first choice!

And how could I not get a Seven Arts Surprise :D

Limited Editions

Favrille was another obvious choice for someone who can never have enough decorators!

The only model that wasn't an open run was Prisma. As I have a very close hobby friend who collects Sherman Morgans I chose to use my second slot to make sure she got one, she deserves it :)

I will also get Josie at BreyerFest, I'm not bothered about waiting for her so I didn't want to waste a slot. For my All Access ticket this is my preference list:

1. Knossos

2. 7 Arts Surprise

3. Gran Cavallo

4. Ansel

5. Uffington

6. Pech Merle

7. Tassili

8. Seurat

Although the later ones might switch around again before I pick, what I really need is that bull! Or I'll have a super unhappy husband!

Let me know if you managed to get tickets below :D I would love to know who you are planning on purchasing.

I'm so excited :D

Breyer 2021 Range Updates and FAQs

 I've had lots of emails and messages asking me when we are getting in the Breyer 2021 range. As always we are at the mercy of the distributor and, of course, numerous other forces (Covid, Brexit, Sea Monsters) that stand in the way of shipments getting into the country.

I contacted the UK distributor last week to ask for an update and was given one this week.

The next Breyer shipment is due mid-March.

Breyer are bringing back the Paddock Pal sized ponies with the synthetic manes and tails this year. This one is 'Blaze'.

What will this contain?

The short answer is I don't know.

I do know that it *should* contain the 70th Anniversary Stablemates and Peptoboonsmal from the 2020 range.

It *should* also contain some 2021 products but we don't know what these will be yet.

When will items actually arrive?

If we assume that the container actually docks in Felixstowe on time it then needs to proceed through customs. There are currently delays of a few weeks through customs and at the docks (at one point they stopped working entirely).

Then it needs to be shipped to the distributor.

Then it needs to be shipped to us.

Then we need to ship it to you.

Add all that up and I think that if you have something on pre-order (e.g. Peptoboonsmal) then you will be looking at around mid-April delivery.

Important Note: Delivery will the same for ALL UK Breyer stockists. That means you won't get your item any quicker if you order from us over any other dealer, or any other dealer over us. Everyone will get their items at the same time :) 

Can I pre-order 2021 models?

No. I don't want to take pre-orders this year as things are not stable enough for me to guarantee stock. I would rather you shopped elsewhere or patiently waited than I have to disappoint you or make you wait for things you've paid for.

Once we have the 2021 models in hand we will open up for orders.

We will of course sell out of box models as well as in box ones as always.

I've placed a pre-order and want to cancel, what do I do?

If you have the 70th anniversary Stablemates or Peptoboonsmal on pre-order and wish to cancel this all you need to do is email me at catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk 

I normally refund any requests within 24 hours. Please note that although learning is online I do work full time as a teacher! Brendon is around to also help with requests and general queries. To make the process quicker tell me the email with which you paid on PayPal - that way Brendon can find your transaction and refund without me having to intervene!

Breyer 'Chocolatey' is a new 2021 release!

I hope that helps provide some clarity on the situation and answer some questions. In the meantime we still have some beautiful 2020 items left over and I am also in the process of adding a new job lot to the website so do check out www.chestnutridge.co.uk if you need a pony fix!