This Running Stallion model is a beautiful matte and semigloss dark dapple grey, with solid face, and black mane and tail. The stallion’s body shade varies from medium dark grey to nearly black, both matching its name, Rumbling Thunder, and the stormy skies one would see with an incoming thunderstorm.
Rumbling Thunder is model #879, and was released during 1993-1994.
The Running Mare was introduced in about 1961 with only the round “Breyer Molding Co.” mold stamp. In 1970 the “U.S.A.” stamp was added, and some of these also have the “B” stamp. Beginning in 1983 or 1984 and running through 1993 the mold had a flattened off (right) side eye, with less definition to the corner of the cheekbone as well. In 1994 this flat eye was fixed, although the area around the eye remains flawed. The 1994 eye is larger and sticks out more than pre-1983 models. The Running Mare was sculpted by Chris Hess and is Breyer mold #120.
The Thoroughbred Mare was introduced in 1973 and has the round “Breyer Molding Co.” and “U.S.A.” mold stamps, and some may have the “B” stamp as well. The mold was sculpted by Chris Hess and is Breyer mold #3155MA.
The Suckling Foal, also called the Nursing Foal, was introduced in 1973 and is designed to nurse from theย Thoroughbred Mare. It has the round “Breyer Molding Co.” and the “U.S.A.” mold stamps, and some models may also have the “B” stamp. The mold was sculpted by Chris Hess and is Breyer mold #3155FO.
This cute Brown and White Cow plush fits perfectly in your palm. Adorable and a great little gift, stocking stuffer, horse show prize or collectable! 5″
This lovely Breyer Arabian Stallion is alabaster white, with a black mane, tail, and knees/black points. According to the ‘Identify Your Breyer’ website, this version of the Family Arabian Stallion was from 1991-1992, and was originally part of the “Arabian Horses of the World” set that was featured in Sears’ Holiday Catalogue. About 4,350 of this model were made.
The Family Arabian Stallion (abbreviated FAS) was introduced in 1958 with no mold marks whatsoever. In early 1960, a partial round “Breyer Molding Co.” stamp appeared, followed later in that year by a full round stamp. In 1970, the “U.S.A.” stamp was added, with some also having the “B” stamp as well. Early models have correct stallion genitalia, but by sometime between the early 1970s and 1983, the scrotum becomes a solid bar. The mold was sculpted by Chris Hess based on the Hagen-Renaker “Amir” sculpted by Maureen Love. It is Breyer mold #7.