Vintage has to do with love...

by Linda B.
(S. Central CA, USA)

Rearing Grey Leopard Appaloosa Stallion

Rearing Grey Leopard Appaloosa Stallion

I think that a Breyer Horse should be considered vintage if it was made during the first 15 or 20 years that Breyer made those special models that were cast out of a solid plastic. You can "feel" the heft of them. They had, and still have, a beautiful glow and they looked like they were made by people who wanted to make a perfect depiction of a beautiful animal... in other words, someone who loved the horse, and wanted to share that love with others.

I got my beautiful paint (the first one with the chain reins and black snap-on saddle) for my birthday. She is a precious, beautiful part of my collection. My best friend and I collected these beautiful "toys" at the time and they became living creations in our minds and play. I had at least 25, and still have quite a few of them, but stupidly let my daughter play with them when she was young so some are missing ears, tails or legs. I still have several that are in near perfect condition, with just a bit of a rub mark on a hip or shoulder, or just the very tip of the ear broken. Here is a picture of one of these near perfect ones. Does anyone remember this beautiful Rearing Grey Leopard Appaloosa Stallion?

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Jul 15, 2016
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by: Wendy

90% of my horses are this type and I agree with you.

Jul 30, 2009
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by: Cindy

Agree with what a real vintage Breyer is. The older ones, the first ones, really are the best. The quality is much better than the ones today. you can feel and see the differance. It's almost like more craftmanship and love went into the old models. Unlike the ones marketed today. They look and feel mass produced. Not to say there aren't some really nice modern models because there are. The vintage ones seem to have their own personality and character. Maybe it is because personally I love older items. They have stories to tell.

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