Mould Focus: Playful Arabian Stallion

Today we have a little tiny mould focus for you, today's mould focus is on the Playful Arabian Stallion.

About the Mould

The mould was originally produced as part of the Creata Winner's Choice series of models which were sculpted by Candance Liddy. The S1 Rearing Arabian was first released in 1996 by Creata. In 2005 Breyer released the first batch of Mini Whinnie models which included the newly named Playful Arabian Stallion.

Releases

Chincoteague Island Beach Party

Release Year: 2005-2006

Model Number: 300110

Colour: Grey

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Sand and Surf Riding Trails

Release Year: 2006

Model Number: 720002

Colour: Chestnut

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Royal Arabian Play Set

Release Year: 2006-2007

Model Number: 300112

Colour: Black

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Mini Whinnie Dapples

Release Year: 2006-2007

Model Number: 300116

Colour: Chestnut

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Six Dapples

Release Year: 2007

Model Number: 720203

Colour: Chestnut

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Austrian Riding School

Release Year: 2009

Model Number: 300134

Colour: Grey

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Pony Gals 6 Show Horses

Release Year: 2009-2011

Model Number: 720211

Colour: Bay

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Waiting for Santa Pony Play Set

Release Year: 2010

Model Number: 700830

Colour: Black Pinto

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Gatsby (Mini Whinnie Surprise)

Release Year: 2018

Model Number: 97260

Colour: Grey

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Walmart exclusive

Dalton (Mini Whinnie Surprise)

Release Year: 2018

Model Number: 97260

Colour: Black

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Walmart exclusive

Fergie (Mini Whinnie Surprise)

Release Year: 2018

Model Number: 97260

Colour: Chestnut Leopard Spotted

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Walmart exclusive

Mini Whinnie Surprise - Series 3 - Chase

Release Year: 2019

Model Number: 300193

Colour: Copper Florentine

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

Horse Adventure Advent Calendar

Release Year: 2024

Model Number: 700733

Colour: Chestnut

Finish: Matte

Run Number: Regular Run

In the Show Ring

The obvious breed choice for this little guy is an Arabian although a mix breed may also suit him, a cross with a Welsh would work well and you may be able to get away with a Welsh as a purebred if you wanted something different from the Arabian.

He is probably not going to be the best Arabian on the table in a CTF class. There are nicer Schleich and CollectA moulds and much nicer Bendy CTF moulds from Juilp and RubberNedz. He does have some performance potential though, I could see him looking amazing in a tiny little circus costume. If you've got the patience to do Mini Whinnie performance then all credit to you! I'd love to see him if you do attempt it.

Mould Focus: Alborozo

For today's mould focus we are going to be looking at one of the most infamous moulds, the Alborozo mould. 

About the Mould

The Alborozo mould was first sculpted in 2008 and introduced as the BreyerFest Celebration model in that year. He was sculpted by Brigitte Eberl and was a portrait of the famous Andalusian stallion of the same name. Done in a dynamic pose he was a lovely example of the breed. He is mould number 719.

What made Alborozo unique was that after the initial run of 6,000 models produced for BreyerFest in that year Breyer intentionally broke the mould. This means that the only obtainable release on the mould was the BreyerFest 2008 Celebration Horse. Since then there have been a few auction models but you will not see another obtainable Alborozo again (with the exceptions of the shrinkies).

BreyerFest 2008 Live Auction model

Releases

There have been eight releases on the Traditional scale Alborozo mould. The mould has been shrunk and there are several shrinkie releases (see below) but here we are just going to focus on the Traditional releases.

Alborozo

Release Year: 2008
Model Number: 711108
Colour: Grey

Finish: Matte

Run Number: 6,000
BreyerFest 2008 Celebration Horse

Glossy Alborozo

Release Year: 2008

Model Number: 711108G

Colour: Grey

Finish: Glossy

Run Number: 30

BreyerFest 2008 Costume Contest Prize

Smutty Palomino

Release Year: 2008

Model Number: NA

Colour: Palomino

Finish: Matte

Run Number: 1

BreyerFest 2008 Live Auction model

Glossy Dapple Bay

Release Year: 2012

Model Number: NA

Colour: Bay

Finish: Glossy

Run Number: 1

BreyerFest 2012 Live Auction model

Alegria

Release Year: 2014

Model Number: 711192

Colour: Grulla

Finish: Matte

Run Number: 3

BreyerFest 2014 Early Bird Raffle model

Buckskin Sabino

Release Year: 2019

Model Number: NA

Colour: Buckskin Sabino

Finish: Glossy

Run Number: 1

BreyerFest 2019 Live Auction model

Blue Roan

Release Year: 2024

Model Number: NA

Colour: Blue Roan

Finish: Matte

Run Number: 1

BreyerFest 2024 Live Auction model

Pegasus

Release Year: 2025

Model Number: NA

Colour: Blue Pinto Decorator (added wings)

Finish: Pearl

Run Number: 1

BreyerFest 2025 Live Auction model

Sale price for the BreyerFest 2025 Live Auction model

In The Show Ring

In the show ring the obvious choice for a breed for Alborozo is Andalusian and as he is a good example of this breed. However, I have also seen some lovely custom Lusitanos on the mould which would also be an excellent choice.

If customised to a colour that isn't suitable for the Andalusian or Lusitano breed you may have to be more creative. Breeds such as the Spanish Mustang or Spanish Jennett may be suitable depending on the level of customisation.

But if you have the bog standard 2008 Celebration Model I'd recommend going for the Andalusian.

An Alborozo in the show ring at BMECS 2014

Shrinkie

In 2014 Breyer shrunk the Alborozo mould for the first time. The first shrinkie was around Paddock Pal scale and was released in crystal. Plateado was released for BreyeFest 2014 and was a run of 350.

In 2018 the Stablemate Shrinkie was first released. He was initially released as a unicorn available both in the Horse Crazy Surprise bags as a lilac unicorn and the blue chase piece and as part of the Paint and Play individual sets. In 2019 he was first released without his horn as part of the Mystery Horse Surprise Series 2 (he was both a standard model in dun and also the chase piece in silver) and then as a BreyerFest Store Special 'Sarge'. Since then he has had 34 releases with 21 unicorns and 13 non-unicorns.

The 2021-2022 regular run release, Mulberry Grey Andalusian.

Like his larger cousin he shows well as an Andalusian or Lusitano but can easily be customised to suit other Spanish style breeds. The numerous unicorn releases also mean he is great for decorator collectors as he has had more decorator releases than realistic colours (several of the non-unicorns are also decorators).

The 2021-2024 regular run release, Peridot

This shrinkie has made a hard to obtain mould obtainable and also means you feel less guilt when customising one as you can use the little version instead!

Mould Focus: Semi-Rearing Mustang

Today we are going to be taking an in-depth look at the Semi-Rearing Mustang mould. I'm going to be focusing on the Traditional scale mould but of course we will make sure to mention the Stablemate scale mould as well!

About the Mould

The Semi-Rearing Mustang mould was sculpted by Chris Hess and was introduced in 1961. It is Breyer mould #87 and is one of the earlier Breyer moulds. Despite being an older mould it is still really popular today and perfect competitive in the show ring.

The original models had the Breyer Moulding Co Stamp which had the USA stamp added post 1970. 

Some earlier models also have a slight variation in the front hoof with it appearing 'flat' rather than rounded.

The first model released was Diablo, The Mustang. He was alabaster in colour and came with a few variations including a red eye version and a no grey version that was almost completely white.

The most recent release is 'Beowulf' the 2024 Halloween Horse who was a decorator colour.

San Domingo - Regular run release (2007-8)

Good Breed Choices

There really is only one good breed choice for the Semi-Rearing Mustang which is well...Mustang! However, there is a lot of variety and 'types' within Mustangs which means you can be a bit more creative than your generic 'North American Mustang'

I show all of my realistic finish models as North American Mustangs

Fun Foals Collector's Event - Regular run release (2009)

The Regular Run Models

As above, the first release was model #85 which was an alabaster colour. Described by Breyer as 'albino' it had three variations including one which was almost completely white. This model was released from 1961-1966.

The second regular run release, also released from 1961-1966 was model number #86 which was Diablo again but this time in a grey appaloosa colour. These models have a lot of variation in their finishes making them a great choice for collectors who love to get lots of variations!

Number 87 was another Diablo, this model was produced from 1961-1986 and was buckskin in colour. There are a couple of variations of this model including a chalky model produced in the mid-1970s.

Number 88 is our final Diablo, produced from 1961-1970 this model was glossy charcoal. Again his colour had lots of variations from a proper black charcoal to models that appear almost grey or brown.

Another notable model for variations was Gawani Pony Boy's Kola a bay pinto model produced from 1999-2002. This had a huge number of different variations with different Native American symbols.

One of my favourite colour ways on this model is Rarin' To Go produced from 1994-1995. This model is grullo (although appears almost roan) with heavy contrast in his coat.

Another favourite of mine is the Fighting Stallions Set which came with a Fighting Stallion and was released as part of the JCPenney Holiday Catalogue in 2004. This model is grulla in colour. I loved this set as I think the two models are just perfect together as a pair and it made such a cool concept.

The most recent regular run release is Beowulf who was the 2024 Halloween horse. This model had a glossy red finish with a decorator werewolf pattern that glows in the dark. 

Diablo - 2014 Vintage Club release

Limited Models

The first limited release model to be produced was the number 86 Mustang produced for the Model Horse Congress in 1978. This model was solid black with no white markings.

Another favourite of mine is Amerigo which was produced for Equitana USA in 1996. This model was limited to 1,000 pieces and was palomino tovero. He has really striking blue eyes with heavy pink shading around his eyes. A variation of this model was also produced for the raffle with his coloured patches replaced in gold. This is a super cool piece and was limited to just two pieces.

Descaro is another of my favourites. This was a BreyerFest Special Run of 950 pieces available at BreyerFest 2004. He was a glossy bay roan and has the heavy contrast shading that I absolutely love on this mould.

The most recent limited model is the 2018 Vintage Club exclusive Tanner. Tanner was a black pinto vintage colourway with war paint. His colour was chosen by popular vote and I think you'll agree is a great choice.

Beowulf - 2024 Halloween Horse

The Real Rarities

There are few OOAK models on the Semi-Rearing Mustang mould, but it is worth noting that there are lots of rarer variations on the earlier models that are highly collectable.

OOAK models include:

• 2019 Test Piece - Glossy dapple black
• 1994 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut
• 1996 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut pinto
• 1998 BreyerFest Live Auction - Glossy black
• 2001 BreyerFest Live Auction - Grey
• 2003 BreyerFest Live Auction - Buckskin Pinto
• 2006 BreyerFest Live Auction - Pinto Copenhagen
• 2009 BreyerFest live Auction - Grey decorator with umbrella design
• 2010 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut pinto
• 2014 BreyerFest Live Auction - Dapple grey
• 2015 BreyerFest Silent Auction - Blue pinto
• 2019 BreyerFest Live Auction - Chestnut sabino
• 2021 BreyerFest Live Auction - Bay brindle
• 2023 BreyerFest Live Auction - Grulla tobiano

My favourite of these is definitely Stormy Weather who was released for the 2009 auction. He is a simple grey mustang (the same as the Fun Foals event model) but has red umbrellas added. He is just so unusual!

Another real rarity is the Frankenstein Horse produced for the Velvet Rope Event in 2008. This model was limited to just 21 pieces and is green in colour with bolts on his neck! A really cool concept piece.

Which is your favourite model on the Semi-Rearing Mustang mould? Let me know below!