Description: This listing is for one Breyer "The Phantom and Misty gift set". New in the box Mare and foal. Black Pinto Mare and Brown Pinto Foal. This is the 75th Happy Birthday Misty! Breyer Gift Set # 1863 for ages 8 and up. Traditional size models made on a 1:9 scale. Approximately 9"T x 11"L, the foal is made to scale to the Phantom a Breyer traditional size pony. This set will be shipped insured. The first in a long series of Chincoteague pony-inspired stories penned by award-winning author Marguerite Henry, "Misty of Chincoteague" featured illustrations by Wesley Dennis. First published in 1947, it's been in print ever since, and quickly became a classic tale that inspired generations o horse lovers and prompted many visits to the beautiful island of Chincoteague, Virginia. It tells the story of two young siblings from Chincoteague and their love for a wild pony named the Phantom, whose legacy - in the form of a foal named Misty - would change their lives forever. The sweet pair of the Phantom and Misty is presented on the Misty and Stormy sculptures first created by artist Chris Hess in the 1970s. Making this set even more special is that its the first time Breyer has released a model of the Phantom, and of Misty as a foal. In 2022, the iconic book “Misty of Chincoteague” celebrates its 75th anniversary/Birthday! Penned by award-winning author Marguerite Henry, “Misty of Chincoteague” is a classic tale that inspired generations of horse lovers and prompted many visits to Virginia’s Chincoteague Island. It tells the story of two young siblings from Chincoteague and their love for a wild pony named the Phantom, whose legacy – in the form of a foal named Misty – would change their lives forever. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (2) Breyer Traditional Series Horses. Traditional Series 1:9 Scale. Measures approximately 12.25" L x 8" H. Recommended for ages 8 years and older. HAND CRAFTED DETAIL: The world's 'most asked for' horses since 1950. Each individual Breyer model is prepped and finished by hand and then turned over to the painting department for hand painting and detailing. In all, some 20 artisans work on each individual model horse, creating an exquisite hand-made model horse that is as individual as the horse that inspired it. TRUE EQUESTRIAN ART: Breyer models begin as beautiful horse sculptures created by leading equine artists that are then cast into a copper and steel mold. Each model is created one at a time from the original mold, which is injected with a special resin selected by Breyer for its ability to capture the depth of detail, delicate feel and richness of color in our models. Breyer's are collected by model horse collectors all over the world. They are prized for their artistic beauty and breed correctness. Think about this beautiful Breyer "The Phantom Gift Set" for your own model horse collection or as a gift for that special someone in your life. Thank you for shopping my auctions.
Price: 51.99 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2024-03-07T19:15:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Breyer
Type: Breyer
Animal Class: Horse
Country of Manufacture: China
Material: Mixed Materials
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Modified Item: No
