Another Phar Lap??

[kated]

I just read on another forum that someone found a Phar Lap done on the LG mold in Australia!

If anyone I mean Anyone in Australia can get me one I would love you forever!
Phar Lap is my All time #1 Favorite horse ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yoda]

CM or OF?

[kated]

they said OF

[Yoda]

Cool! I want one too!

[Heather Dunaway]

Cool! I want one too!
:yeahthat

[kated]

Oh I deff want one. That horse is my hero! I luvs him!
If he is on the LG mold that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lonesome_glory_2007]

Who, who? What, what, what? A Phar Lap LONESOME GLORY!!! NOOO!!!! Breyer is out to get me and my conga!!! :haha I'd love to see pictures. :grin

[xxcloverleaffarmxx]

I think we need our Aussie members on this one! Where are they?! I'd love a Phar Lap on LG, i always thought that mold would do him justice :]

[midnightshetan]

I think we need our Aussie members on this one! Where are they?! I'd love a Phar Lap on LG, i always thought that mold would do him justice :]

yes agreed!!! A must have for me too!

[eventingpony24]

I havnt heard anything about this... but if I hear anything else, or find out where they are selling them I would love to get one too! :D

[Liz]

Yeah there has been talk about this on the AIMHC group, we are going out Christmas shopping tomorrow if I can find any I will buy them for you guys.

[eventingpony24]

Do you know if they are being found at Kmart or something Liz? I might have to call around in the morning and see what I can find.

It is lovely if this is a SR for Australians now that they are starting to stock Breyers in the stores. :D Its awesome to see the company recognising the collectors here. :D

[sharonl]

I think the woman who posted in the other forum said she found him at Target. She said he was the only Trad. sized horse there. I sure would love to see pictures!

[kated]

I think the woman who posted in the other forum said she found him at Target. She said he was the only Trad. sized horse there. I sure would love to see pictures!


Yes it was Target!

I deff want one 100% he is my hero!
If you can get some deff please please get me one!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :randommil :randommil :randommil

[Liz]

Yes it was Target I will check there and Kmart.

[mumtaz]

Oh my! I need one of those! If anybody has an extra, let me know. :woohoo

[Robin]

Oh my! I need one of those! If anybody has an extra, let me know. :woohoo
Same here! I love Phar Lap, and the LG mold is awesome for him.

[Landshark]

oh pppplllleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssseeeeeeee e me too! I would LOVE to have one as well!!!! :adore

[Jennifer2]

Keep us posted....I'm interested too! If someone could pick up for kated and me they can be mailed to the US together to save postage...we're only like an hour away from each other.

[Landshark]

Keep us posted....I'm interested too! If someone could pick up for kated and me they can be mailed to the US together to save postage...we're only like an hour away from each other.

oh what a great idea! Maybe if someone is nice enough to find them for us they can be mailed to a central location (of course more than one across the country) and then we can divy them up. I would be fine having one sent to you guys and they paying you to ship to me if you were willing to do that!! :woohoo

[Ironhorse]

WOW that is exciting! I love Phar Lap but really hated the PL mold.
I'd be looking for one too please?

[Jennifer2]

Erin, that's fine with me, if someone is able to get these horses for us. You know I pack very well! I already emailed Kate privately about it.

[WindMillSongRanch]

Now hopefully he is really out there...:lol For all you guys that are wanting him :)

[Landshark]

yeah it's hard to do a google search for him.... since Phar Lap is from Australia! :lol

Edit: also can we not knock the original Phar Lap mold? I have the complete conga plus a test! I love him! :adore I guess I am in the minority! :lol

[midnightshetan]

yes please. of anyone can get an extra, please let me know too! :hugg

[Jennifer2]

Edit: also can we not knock the original Phar Lap mold? I have the complete conga plus a test! I love him! :adore I guess I am in the minority! :lol

HAHA! I won't knock original Phar Lap if you don't knock Kennebec Count...or the Proud Arabian Stallion! What color is your Phar Lap test?

EDIT TO ADD: I'm presently wandering around the Target Australia website...will post again if I find pix of the Phar Lap! The Aussie web site does not have a search feature like the US site.

[Landshark]

HAHA! I won't knock original Phar Lap if you don't knock Kennebec Count...or the Proud Arabian Stallion! What color is your Phar Lap test?

EDIT TO ADD: I'm presently wandering around the Target Australia website...will post again if I find pix of the Phar Lap!

Oh that's a good way to try and find him!
I love the PAS! And I love my grey Kennebec!

My Phar Lap test is the old style dapple grey w/ grey points.

[kated]

Yeah its cool if someone can pick up for us three and send them to me.
I NEED HIM VERY BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOd I love Phar Lap I have actuall old News papers from his time from when he came to the US.

[jasper978]

I too would love to have him. I need some more TB's in my collection, I think I only have 2? Both are LG's!

[Jennifer2]

Well, I couldn't find anything on the Target Australia page. They don't have a search feature like they do on the American website, and the online shopping link directs you to phone your local store with your order. Online shopping is for Australia and New Zealand only. I looked through all 32 pages of the current ad circular, and found nothing.

[kated]

Drat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If any of the three of us find them get three!!!!!!!!!!!


Ahh.................... must have this new Phar Lap!!!!!

[eventingpony24]

lol, i will do my very best to find them for you guys!! I would love to have one too, I do say that it is fantastic for a change to have a SR that I can get!!! lol
I remember all the silver fiasco, and we couldnt even buy a breyer in a store back then, let alone a special model!

Just be aware guys if you do want one of these guys they will be more expensive than you usually pay. We can't get a Salinero here for less than $80 Aus in stores, but I havnt got anything from Target yet so I can't be sure of the prices they are charging. :D

[Landshark]

lol, i will do my very best to find them for you guys!! I would love to have one too, I do say that it is fantastic for a change to have a SR that I can get!!! lol
I remember all the silver fiasco, and we couldnt even buy a breyer in a store back then, let alone a special model!

Just be aware guys if you do want one of these guys they will be more expensive than you usually pay. We can't get a Salinero here for less than $80 Aus in stores, but I havnt got anything from Target yet so I can't be sure of the prices they are charging. :D

THANKS! :yaymiller

Wow $80 AUS is like $71 US! I can't believe you have to spend that much $$ for a model! Maybe we can ship models there in return for you finding this guy then..... even with shipping to you it would still cost less. Wow that is sad you have to pay so much.

[eventingpony24]

Thats why all but some of my minis have come from the US! lol, yeah its a shame they feel like they can charge us that much!

[kated]

THANKS! :yaymiller

Wow $80 AUS is like $71 US! I can't believe you have to spend that much $$ for a model! Maybe we can ship models there in return for you finding this guy then..... even with shipping to you it would still cost less. Wow that is sad you have to pay so much.


WOW that is A freakin' lot of $$ but I have to say I am willing to pay it to get this darn Phar Lap. You will so ROCK if you can get us one! :yaymiller :yaymiller :yaymiller

[xxcloverleaffarmxx]

I'd like one too, please PM me if anyone finds one!!!!

[kated]

The big hunt is on for Phar Lap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kiwi15189]

I'd be interested too (: The central shipping place is a good idea too

[kated]

Nice Avatar!!!!!!!

[lonesome_glory_2007]

If anyone finds one, please let me know. I'm EXTREMELY interested in purchasing one. :grin

[Liz]

OK I bought three they have heaps more but I just bought three for now cost $50.00 AUS which is around $45.00U.S. then there is shipping on top, I will have to get quotes on that. If anyone is interested let me know I will sell them for cost price. Will upload a photo later have to go back out right now.

[Landshark]

OK I bought three they have heaps more but I just bought three for now cost $50.00 AUS which is around $45.00U.S. then there is shipping on top, I will have to get quotes on that. If anyone is interested let me know I will sell them for cost price. Will upload a photo later have to go back out right now.

MEMEME!! And the 2 from NJ - Kated and Jennifer2

They can be shipped to the same address.... LMK!!!! :cheer :cheer

[eventingpony24]

Ill have to see if my dad can call into a Target on his way to pick me up tomorrow. :D
Ill be getting a few as well, and I will be putting them (except one to keep) up for sale.

[delacroix3721]

i would just like to see pics! now! :lol

Phar-Lap's my favorite racehorse too! Breyer's so sneaky! :randommil

[eventingpony24]

Which store did you get these from Liz? The Target people here in QLD think im nuts talking about model horses in yellow boxes! lol, and I am sick of going.. no not My Little Pony, no.. not a Dinosaur.. lol!
So it would be nice to be able to say.. oh look see this store has it! ask them what it is! lol

I really want to get one of these models, its silly being an Aussie SR not in QLD! :P

[Liz]

I will only ship one model to one address, I wont do multiple models in one box simply because it becomes too hard to find a box big enough.

Wait until Monday when I can get a shipping quote the cost may end up being too expensive and if so I can take the ones I have bought back to the store.

I have three on hand now they had at least another 8 out on the shelves. Elise this was at Tea Tree Plaza Target I can get one for you also if you wish?

Here are a couple of photos not the best sorry!

[delacroix3721]

way cool! thank you for posting the pictures! :adore

[eventingpony24]

Nevermind, I think I may have found the only few in QLD! I feel very lucky to have managed to get a hold of them. I have 3 now too, but unfortunately due to my upcoming uni expenses I will have to put them up on ebay.
I really apollogise and I hope you guys can understand, putting myself though uni can be hard with this hobby! lol, and I would love to sell them to you for cost, and if I could have been able to find more than 2 extras then I would have.

[eventingpony24]

Thankyou so much for your offer of letting me buy one of yours though Liz!! I really appreciate it...

Gosh I love Phar Lap, and I love that Breyer is finally recognising our Model Horse Community! go Breyer! :D

[kated]

Liz or Elise Please PM me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Liz]

Kate please don't fret :hugg there are PLENTY at the store I visited :) I will get a shipping cost on Monday and post the total amount here including shipping airmail in $U.S. Then anyone who wants one just let me know. All I ask is that I only ship one model per package because the PO don't sell big enough boxes to ship more than that in one hit.

[kated]

Kate please don't fret :hugg there are PLENTY at the store I visited :) I will get a shipping cost on Monday and post the total amount here including shipping airmail in $U.S. Then anyone who wants one just let me know. All I ask is that I only ship one model per package because the PO don't sell big enough boxes to ship more than that in one hit.
:hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer

Can you do three?
I deff. Want one 100%
SO deff PM me with the info for shipping I will pay you with paypal!
At least hes not $80 and he is only $45 I will pay the $20 shipping for him!

You Rock!

[midnightshetan]

Kate please don't fret :hugg there are PLENTY at the store I visited :) I will get a shipping cost on Monday and post the total amount here including shipping airmail in $U.S. Then anyone who wants one just let me know. All I ask is that I only ship one model per package because the PO don't sell big enough boxes to ship more than that in one hit.

That is super great!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Is is possible to get shipping to Canada too? please?

[Landshark]

Liz - thanks so much! You should have me on your list. I only suggested to ship 3 together because I thought it would be easier that way.... one per person is fine too!!!! SInce they have so many is there any way to kind of spot check them for condition? I would love to show mine. But beggers can't be chosers so if not then I understand!!!! THANKS! :clap

[Yoda]

Liz, I don't know who "the three" are or if I am included in that group but I seriously would like to have one of the LGs. I would be happy to add a pick-up fee in addition the cost & shipping. :smileyste

[midnightshetan]

Liz, I don't know who "the three" are or if I am included in that group but I seriously would like to have one of the LGs. I would be happy to add a pick-up fee in addition the cost & shipping. :smileyste

me too :)
I would like to add a little for the pick up cost too.
It sounds fair :)

[Jennifer2]

Liz, just let me know how you want to handle payment arrangements, I'd be so grateful if you can do this. You just let me know if there's anything you or Tayla want from the US, OK?

[midnightshetan]

I can't edit that last post no more, but I too want one 100% no matter what the shipping cost is!
Thanks so much! :hugg

[kated]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! PHAR LAP!!!!!!!!
This so ROCKS!

[Melissa]

I'd like one too, if that's okay.... I'm in the states, what if had a relay or something? so you won't end up paying a ton for shipping?

[Landshark]

Hey Liz or Elise!!! - perhaps give us a total cost of what you think is fair since you are making multiple trips and shipping to the US/Canada and going through all this trouble. And we either agree to pay it (looks like that's not a problem) or we won't. I will certainly pay for one. We really all appreciate you doing this all for us!! :yourock

[Kiwi15189]

he's so pretty (: when you guys get around to it, I'd really like to get one. I wouldn't mind adding a pick up fee at all either.

[kated]

Hey Liz or Elise!!! - perhaps give us a total cost of what you think is fair since you are making multiple trips and shipping to the US/Canada and going through all this trouble. And we either agree to pay it (looks like that's not a problem) or we won't. I will certainly pay for one. We really all appreciate you doing this all for us!! :yourock


agreed!
You know I want one!
Im glad he is $45 though and not $80 even though Ide prob pay it

[Liz]

OK :eek: this is turning out harder than I thought! I have had more people ask than I'm going to have copies for. :thud

As I am going to have to buy so many, instead of leaving the funds in my paypal account I'm going to have to withdraw them to put the money back on my Visa so I will be using Paypal's exchange rate, which is of course not a true market exchange rate so it will increase the cost a bit.

So please wait until Monday when I have a shipping price and final figure. If the final figure with the shipping does not make you :thud and you still want one PM me again and I think the fairest thing is to put everyone's name into a hat. I don't want to pick and choose and I don't want a first come first serve because I always loose out in those instances being in a totally different timezone!

Please don't anyone get mad at me or otherwise upset with me if there is a chance or you don't get a copy. If it looks like that is going to happen I wont do this, I don't want it to turn around and bite me on the butt or cause me undue stress that I really cant cope with right now.

I'm sorry I cannot get one for everyone but I am sure they will come up on eBay too so there will be other opportunities. :)

[midnightshetan]

Completely understandable!
I think that sounds fair.
I would still love to get one! :hugg

[Carringal]

I've been following this thread and of course I'm in Australia too. I don't get into our largest regional centre where there is a Target store very often so I don't know whether any Phar Laps have been sent to Western Australia. I'm hoping that sometime next week I may be able to get down the "hill" to visit Target. Now before anybody gets their hopes up, I will have to tell you that Western Australia is the end of the line as far as merchandise goes, we frequently miss out on the goodies other States have. But I certainly will try and see if there are any in stock here. Wouldn't mind one for myself either! So fingers crossed ...

[kated]

Completely understandable!
I think that sounds fair.
I would still love to get one! :hugg


Me too I think that is fair.
God Im praying I get him. OMG I think my little heart would crumble if I didnt get one.
Ill keep my fingers Xed

Sorry Liz that this got crazy!

[midnightshetan]

I've been following this thread and of course I'm in Australia too. I don't get into our largest regional centre where there is a Target store very often so I don't know whether any Phar Laps have been sent to Western Australia. I'm hoping that sometime next week I may be able to get down the "hill" to visit Target. Now before anybody gets their hopes up, I will have to tell you that Western Australia is the end of the line as far as merchandise goes, we frequently miss out on the goodies other States have. But I certainly will try and see if there are any in stock here. Wouldn't mind one for myself either! So fingers crossed ...


Thank you! That is so sweet of you! *hugs*

[Landshark]

Thanks to all of you on the other side of the world! :)

[eventingpony24]

I will be putting mine up on ebay, firstly.. I really need the little bit extra funds for my university payments, and secondly I would feel horrible too if people were to miss out.

I appologise to anyone who doesnt think this is fair.. I will be putting 2 up for sale tomorrow, and if they happen to put any more through QLD stores I will be more than happy to pick them up as long as I have buyers (at least to cover my costs).

I am sure you will get one guys. :)

[eventingpony24]

Oh and rosemary, if you don't get any into your target that just isnt fair.. IMO :P I hate it how our states get so seperated, so if you cant Ill send over one of mine?

[Landshark]

So Australia is divided into states???

[eventingpony24]

Yeap! We have quite a few, although some are very large (like WA)
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Australian Capital Territory
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
- Western Australia

[Landshark]

Yeap! We have quite a few, although some are very large (like WA)
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Australian Capital Territory
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
- Western Australia

Wow - I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know that. But us AMericans are very ethnocentric :blush

I need to research Australia!!

[crthunder]

I would gladly pay for someone to pick me up one of the new Phar Laps. He is my all-time favorite racehorse and the new model would look great in my living room decorated in Phar Lap prints!

Thanks!!!!

Becky
crthunder

[kated]

I would gladly pay for someone to pick me up one of the new Phar Laps. He is my all-time favorite racehorse and the new model would look great in my living room decorated in Phar Lap prints!

Thanks!!!!

Becky
crthunder


Hello fellow Phar Lap Lover!
I too have tons of Phar Lap stuff I love him so much

[Ionn]

I too, would love to get my paws on this new interpretation of The Red Terror! :randommil However, I have an actual question for those lucky few who have one in hand: What is the model #? I tried looking at the photos but they aren't clear enough. Anyone with an answer has my eternal gratitude! :talk

Feh, those Pokemon punks don't have anything on us model horse collectors...

[xxcloverleaffarmxx]

Liz I sent you a PM the other day and another today. Get back to me when you can please!!!

[Carringal]

Oh and rosemary, if you don't get any into your target that just isnt fair.. IMO :P I hate it how our states get so seperated, so if you cant Ill send over one of mine?


Thanks Elise, that's lovely of you! :hugg I'm hoping that I might be able to get to Midland tomorrow (working on hubby). I'll also try Horseland if Target is Breyerless. I have to be careful where hubby is concerned as he is NOT a model horse fan!

[eventingpony24]

lol! That is fair enough Rosemary. I will have to go look at the box number tomorrow, but I will be posting one or two to ebay tomorrow for those of you who are looking for one. Hopefully I will be able to get my hands on some more to get to you guys, but for now this is the fairest way to do it. :D

I just got home from college today for the holidays (dad picked the models up for me, love my dad!) and I must say they are absolutely gorgeous! Very well shaded and a lovely red chestnut, I can't believe how much it looks like him - uncanny!

I have mine out of his box, so I will be taking a heap of pics in the morning for those of you who want a better look! But those I am selling will be kept in box, so no need to worry bout that. So yes, I am glad to say that he is out there, and gorgeous!

[Liz]

Here is a link to a dealer on eBay selling them with more info about them....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Breyer-horse-Phar-Lap-Lonesome-glory-just-released_W0QQitemZ330189724438

His model number is 1407 I cant find anything about him on the Breyer website.

[Liz]

OK here's the deal! Please read carefully, no need to speed read take your time! :)

These amounts are in $AUS at first.

Model $50.00, shipping $30.10 (1-1.5 kilos weight, check costs at www.auspost.com.au ), packing BT size box $2.85 bubble wrap, tape etc. round up to $5.00 total amount $85.00AUS. Using Paypal's currency converter at today's rate that equates to $78.00 U.S. however I am going to round that up to $80.00 U.S. to cover any fluctuation in the exchange rate and if I make a couple of bucks out of it then that helps cover my car expenses and my time packing all these guys up!

So the terms, if you are still interested:

* Cost will be $80.00 U.S. I can only accept NON CC Paypal no other form of payment will be accepted sorry.

* Only one model per person and I will only ship one model in each box.

* I ask that you not hold me responsible for the quality of the model, I wont open boxes and wont pick and choose, you get what you get.

* I cannot accept any responsibility, loss or damage during transit. If you want things like insurance, tracking, proof of delivery etc. then you will have to ask for this and these services cost extra.

I think I have covered myself everywhere?

If you still would like to get one of these guys through me (and I totally don't mind if you don't :) ) Please send me a new PM with "Australian Phar Lap" in the subject line, if I get more PM's than I can get models for I will draw names and notify those that were drawn via PM and give you my paypal details.

[eventingpony24]

For anyone that misses out on a model from Liz, I am listing the first of my 2-3 for sale on ebay today. So hopefully everyone will get one!
I took some pictures of my guy out of the box.. and he is just gorgeous!

I will post an auction link + pics in a separate thread soon for those that are interested. :D

[jayepony]

I've been following this thread and of course I'm in Australia too. I don't get into our largest regional centre where there is a Target store very often so I don't know whether any Phar Laps have been sent to Western Australia. I'm hoping that sometime next week I may be able to get down the "hill" to visit Target. Now before anybody gets their hopes up, I will have to tell you that Western Australia is the end of the line as far as merchandise goes, we frequently miss out on the goodies other States have. But I certainly will try and see if there are any in stock here. Wouldn't mind one for myself either! So fingers crossed ...

Poor Western Australia. It's just like the Quebec of Aus, except they speak English! Make sure you go right into the metro area Rosemary - we have a Target, but it's only Target Country, and they're not stocking any Breyers at all. Seems to be only city stores.

[HarasDeFalde]

Kate please don't fret :hugg there are PLENTY at the store I visited :) I will get a shipping cost on Monday and post the total amount here including shipping airmail in $U.S. Then anyone who wants one just let me know. All I ask is that I only ship one model per package because the PO don't sell big enough boxes to ship more than that in one hit.

Hi Liz,
Would you agree to send one to France, please? I would die for having him in my LG conga line :bow

[Janice]

I'm an Aussie. I just heard about the new Phar Lap before going interstate on Friday. On Saturday I checked at "Target Central" in Melbourne, which is one of Australia's largest cities...and no Phar Lap, (unless he wasn't with the rest of the Breyers...)! I will have a look at him at the store Liz has suggested - if she hasn't bought them all in the meantime... otherwise I guess I'll have to see him at her place!

Here in South Australia I have checked for Breyers at several Target stores and they don't seem to have them at all stores. I will have to do a Phar Lap search now!

I have been collecting Phar Lap stuff since about 1979 and have seen the real Phar Lap a number of times. For the 'purists': this model is good, but it is not completely Phar Lap. I think the colour may be a bit dark from the pix I've seen and the mold appears to be a stallion (I don't have a Lonesome Glory); Phar Lap was a gelding. He also had a rather long, straight back and a slightly roman nose. Nevertheless, it is a lovely model and probably a better representation than the old one. I was wondering if they'd ever get around to doing a new version, so I'm glad they have at last.

Now to get to see/buy one before they all take off back to the US!

Cheers,
Janice.

[Janice]

I must admit though, (and have to eat my own words a little) that the model does look a good deal like Phar Lap in this black and white picture:

http://melbournecup.racingandsports.com.au/index.asp?f=displayNews&NID=73246

[Liz]

Hi guys, I meant to go up to Target today to buy some more but I received some upsetting news about Tayla's CT scan results and I just wasn't up to it. I have only received 5 confirmed requests for models and I already bought 3 so I am sure there will be at least two left I will endeavour to go up there tomorrow after work. I will PM and confirm to those that I have models for just give me another 24 hours please.

[Janice]

Liz, I'll give you a call. I just saw your message when I went to post this message.

The address also gives a good little outline of his story for those who want to know more...except for one thing: they are pretty sure now, through modern research, that Phar Lap wasn't killed, but died from a bacterial infection which had not been identified back in those days. His symptoms were very much like more recent horses that have died from this disease. Apparently it can be contracted after long spells of travelling. It helps take the blame off his beloved strapper, whom some had blamed for accidentally overdosing him with his tonic, and Americans, who were under suspicion for poisoning him!

[eventingpony24]

Ok guys, for all of you wanting more pictures of this guy I have HEAPS to show!
He is just stunning, I thought he looked great in the box, but wow he just glows infront of the camera! I had so much fun taking pics!

The auction link - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160182205250
Which has a heap of pictures in it, here are a few favourites..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/pic1mini.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/P1150888.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/pic2mini.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/pic2-1.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/pic3mini.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/P1150891.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/pic7mini.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/pic7-1.jpg)

[eventingpony24]

augh, ignore that mess.. it wouldnt let me edit it to fix it up:

Here are the piccies, with links to full size images below!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/pic1mini.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/eventingpony24/P1150888.jpg

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[MustangGina]

See what happens when I am off the board sick for four days? Breyer goes and releases one of my favorite horses on one of my favorite molds!! Well, now to see if I can get one.... :popcorn

[bahannas]

Oh he's SO pretty! Thanks for the pics!

[eventingpony24]

No problem! I am so glad my camera agreed with me to take those pics! lol, we have been having a falling out lately. :P

[Liz]

I bought four more today that's seven all up. I have contacted those that I have a model for, I left two there that had obvious flaws (blob or scratch in the paintwork).

Sorry I couldn't get more..... If I don't hear back from those I have PM'ed in the next 24 hours I will start working my way through the others.

[Paints4me]

Well just found this thread. Janice did you scan the Adelade Target store?

[Janice]

Hi Karen,

no, I was away in Melb on the w/e, so tried there. I haven't looked in any Adelaide stores yet and I rarely go 'into town'. Let me know if you find any, as my local store now only has the two 'marked' ones that Liz mentioned (unless they have more 'out the back') and I don't think the Enfield store carries Breyers at all. I might telephone and ask them...and the Elizabeth store. I'll let you know if I discover anything.

Cheers,
Janice.

[Liz]

I didn't keep one for myself Janice (as I had planned) or I would give you that one, I didn't think of holding one back for you to be honest and just offered up all the ones I have to people. If I have anyone not contact me in 24 hours I can give you one of the ones I have here, just let me know. I do think though that the other stores will have them even if TTP don't have any out the back. I just am not up to going around all the stores right now so what I have here is all I can do for people I'm afraid.

[Janice]

Don't worry, it's okay, Liz, I'm in no hurry... there's bound to be more around the place. If I was desperate I would've made the effort today. Those people who contacted you are "First in, best dressed". (I wouldn't expect you to sell me your own, even if you had kept one. I know you would've helped me out, had I asked.) :hugg I may not get one, anyway, (I'm a bit put-off by it being a stallion - I'm a bit of a purist about these things!) I'd just like to know where they're available, so I can get a good one, should I decide to. Plus I can let other South Aussies know, if Karen or I find some. :)
Cheers,
Janice.

[Paints4me]

Hi Janice,
Thanks, I was just curious to know if they had them in Adelaide. I don't get down there these days with all the shops we have in Mt Barker now like Spotlight. I was just interested as it might be a collectors piece if thery are only in Australia. :) So it might keep its value or go up in the long run.



Hi Karen,

no, I was away in Melb on the w/e, so tried there. I haven't looked in any Adelaide stores yet and I rarely go 'into town'. Let me know if you find any, as my local store now only has the two 'marked' ones that Liz mentioned (unless they have more 'out the back') and I don't think the Enfield store carries Breyers at all. I might telephone and ask them...and the Elizabeth store. I'll let you know if I discover anything.

Cheers,
Janice.

[Attaway1]

Hey Liz!! I PMed through my friends account and gave you my address. I don't Blab much and couldn't remember my password. Got too excited I guess!! Anyway I would love to have one too! breyernut@gmail.com
THANKS!!
Sandy Lyles

[crthunder]

Liz, or any of our Australian blabbers,

if the only ones left to be found right now are only shelf-quality that is fine by me. I only plan to display him anyway :)

Thanks for searching these guys down for us Northern Hempisphere residents!
Becky

crthunder

[jamierott]

Liz,
Did you get my PM from a couple of days ago? I definately want one, if you are able to get one for me!
Thanks,
Jamie

[Liz]

Yes I did receive everyone's PM's but just too many to reply to everyone, if you have not heard from me by now, I'm sorry but I'm not able to get one for you. I suggest checking out eBay as there are a few on there!

Becky I won't make another special trip if you don't mind but next time I am there (which will hopefully be tomorrow anyway) if they are still there I will get you one and let you know but please be aware I can only accept NON CC paypal.

[eventingpony24]

If anyone missed out, I have one of these models on ebay at the moment, not much above cost - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...em=160182205250

[Intothesunstudio]

Ack, I'm always too late....If anyone happens to come upon one, I am interested!

[xxcloverleaffarmxx]

Cant wait to get mine! Excited!

[Amylee963]

I was so naughty today :cheer ... went into Target for jeans.... came out with a Phar Lap (Im not telling mum for obvious reasons! lol) I swore I wouldnt buy one, but they are so gorgeous!!! I wasnt a lonesome glory fan, but he is just glorious in person!!! He is a really rich chestnut, mmmm.... :adore
:) he he :yaymiller
Amy
xoxo
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[jasper978]

He's gorgeous. I just wish there was a way to translate that healthy coppery chestnut glow onto a model without looking too metallic. That would add some depth to the Breyer chestnuts and add an extra touch of life. I'm really looking forward to seeing this handsome man in person.

[eventingpony24]

Jackie, he actually does have that glow in person without looking too metallic. They did a great job, and picked a very good mold for phar lap.

[WPDR]

WooHoo! I am getting one!! I emailed a client of mine in Aus and they found one for me! Mindy

[Paints4me]

I expect there will be a few more on Ebay in the next week or so, once people get a chance to get to the shops over the weekend here. I doubt if I'll be one of those people though :) But ya never know....Perhaps I should phone ahead to see if they still have them in stock before those darn kids get them...:lol

[jasper978]

Jackie, he actually does have that glow in person without looking too metallic. They did a great job, and picked a very good mold for phar lap.


Glad to hear this! I agree, they picked a mold to finally do this amazing horse some justice. We all know that No TB mold is truly perfect or representative of their namesake, but I was so happy to see him on this one.

[eventingpony24]

Thats very true Jackie, I don't think any of the breyer horses look exactly like what they were supposed to be depicting, but when they get it this close im pretty happy! :D

[Tobie Keith]

I want one badly as that is one of my most fav molds. I guess I will be resigned to the high ebay prices.

Probably though, if I wait, there will be some at Breyerfest and the prices will come down eventually.

Must wait. Must wait. Patience is a virtue. Must wait. Must wait. Patience is a virtue.

[kated]

Thats very true Jackie, I don't think any of the breyer horses look exactly like what they were supposed to be depicting, but when they get it this close im pretty happy! :D

Elise I love your avatar thats a great shot of him! WHere ever did you find it?

I cant wait to get my Phar Lap im so happy im gettign one!

[Paints4me]

My nearest Target store had 3 and sold them last week.

[Star_Gal]

My local target had about ten for sale and we picked one up. I would assume that most targets would be stocking them now since ours is only small, and the prices will probably come down as they get more accessible. I didn't realise target also stocks stablemates and mini-whinnies now, as does kmart.

[triplebdesigns]

We will have 6 coming in to our store......

[breyerhorselover!!]

We will have 6 coming in to our store......

How much do you think they will be sold for?

[triplebdesigns]

How much do you think they will be sold for?

We will be selling for cost (whatever it took to get them here) to our customers. I have 4 spoken for already. They'll likely be around $65-$70 (depends on the shipping and how the USD converts to AUS).

[Paints4me]

Gosh! Maybe I should go a searching the stores here with the one on Ebay currently at $175.00!!

[midnightshetan]

Gosh! Maybe I should go a searching the stores here with the one on Ebay currently at $175.00!!

weird.. but the auction just dropped to 107.94

[eventingpony24]

Yeap that was my auction, it was one of those hacking bidders... Argh.. I got excited when I saw that.. but yeah.

I had to fix it, so if anyone was watching that auction, yes it has gone back down.

[Paints4me]

How annoying having a hacker...grrrr!!!


Yeap that was my auction, it was one of those hacking bidders... Argh.. I got excited when I saw that.. but yeah.

I had to fix it, so if anyone was watching that auction, yes it has gone back down.

[midnightshetan]

Yeap that was my auction, it was one of those hacking bidders... Argh.. I got excited when I saw that.. but yeah.

I had to fix it, so if anyone was watching that auction, yes it has gone back down.

how did you know it was a hacker? What do you watch out for?

[eventingpony24]

Well, it was a brand new bidder, who had only bought a very cheap item before (probably to get some feedback) who was from the Czech Republic.. With all the latest 'hacker' bidding which has been occuring it was all just too iffy for me to leave it be.

It is a real pain though, It would have been a great help to me right now to have had the $175 bid. :D

[Star_Gal]

Yeap that was my auction, it was one of those hacking bidders... Argh.. I got excited when I saw that.. but yeah.

I had to fix it, so if anyone was watching that auction, yes it has gone back down.

I couldn't believe when I saw how high I got, and here I was telling my mum we could make a quick profit and then sneak off and buy another one :lol . I've seen a couple of auctions get hacked and it must be so annoying to get your hopes dashed like that :hugg

[eventingpony24]

lol, 24 mins left... Its still nice to be able to have something to put towards uni fees next year.. lol I was really excited abou that price though would have been a great help! lol, but nevermind, im still happy. :D

[midnightshetan]

lol, 24 mins left... Its still nice to be able to have something to put towards uni fees next year.. lol I was really excited abou that price though would have been a great help! lol, but nevermind, im still happy. :D

you are making you money back plus some! I know I would be greatful.:hugg

[Paints4me]

Wohoo!! I found some Phar Laps and I can tell you it was not easy as the stores had sold out with people getting in there last week and buying them up. So I had to go a fair distance to find them in our state, but it was exciting to see them in the stores for the first time in Australia. I have one on MH$P if your interested. Hand picked....:)

[Amylee963]

Yes, the Target where I am had ten Phar Lap's initially, however after a few requests from friends, they only have 4! he he...
He is absolutely gorgeous in person, not shimmery at all! A rich, deep chestnut...hmmm.... GORGEOUS!


THANKYOU BREYER! :yaymiller:yaymiller:yaymiller:yaymiller
Woo Hoo!
:dancealot:dancealot:dancealot

[Janice]

Which Targets did you look at, Karen? I've had no trouble finding them out my way: Both Sefton Plaza (Enfield) and Hollywood Plaza (Salisbury Downs) had 6 each on the shelf.

Sorry, people, but I don't have Paypal, so I'm not much help to those wanting to buy one...

Cheers,
Janice.

[Paints4me]

Adelaide and down south..... were out. :)



Which Targets did you look at, Karen? I've had no trouble finding them out my way: Both Sefton Plaza (Enfield) and Hollywood Plaza (Salisbury Downs) had 6 each on the shelf.

Sorry, people, but I don't have Paypal, so I'm not much help to those wanting to buy one...

Cheers,
Janice.

[breyerhorselover!!]

We will be selling for cost (whatever it took to get them here) to our customers. I have 4 spoken for already. They'll likely be around $65-$70 (depends on the shipping and how the USD converts to AUS).

Thanks! :)

[BreyerGirl14]

Aww! I WANT ONE! But I can't have one!:randommil He is beautiful tho. DRAT!

[Paints4me]

I have one for $80.00US Plus postage ...Paypal only:)

[crthunder]

Hooray! Got one on ebay!

:)

Becky

[Intothesunstudio]

I want one! Grr. I'll have to scour ebay now. Anyone in AU have one for sale?

[Paints4me]

Yes, check paints4me on Ebay:)


I want one! Grr. I'll have to scour ebay now. Anyone in AU have one for sale?

[kated]

I have to say it has gotten crazy with these models :randommil:randommil:randommil:randommil

OMG its like when the TH Silvers were being found people went nuts and were paying so much for them.


I wonder ho many will be made of the Phar Lap

[Paints4me]

Well don't kow how many more will be around. I tried many Target stores and they didn't have them or were sold out. I just lucked out I think and found a store that no one had been to.
I have a couple on Ebay and then that is it, from me, as Im keeping one. Hubby has a coulpe left though, but I might just keep one of those for a trade or a body. As Its so expensive to import models with the postage prices, its more cost efective for me to use one of these.

[Paints4me]

Well I have sold all the one's I got apart from the one im keeping and the one with rubs from those horrid straps, that I may use as a body. Gee those are not easy to remove either, it's a wonder Breyer don't have a better system than those straps by now.

However I could not help myself and im going to purchase the remaining 4 from the same store. :) I remember one had a broken box so I asked for a discount and got $10.00 off. But the postage cost to get to me will take care of that savings. Im not making a lot on my sales, as im undercharging for postage, and buying boxes and trips to the P.O but its been fun and a break from painting:)

[Intothesunstudio]

I managed to get a Phar Lap thanks to two very wonderful AU Blabbers. I'm so excited. Phar Lap is one of my favorite race horses.

Now I'll have to decide if I want to take him out of the box or leave him in and enjoy him that way.

[sharonl]

I was able to get one too! Karen, I think I got one of yours from Ebay! :) I'm really looking forward to seeing him in person.

[ladybrooklyn]

I have to say... I've kinda ignored this thread... I though... "Phar Lap? On the LG mold? I don't need that!"

Suddenly bored out of my gourd at work... so I thought I'd read through the thread...

Now I want him... :randommil

I try to collect the Breyer Race horses... and danged if this guy isn't growing on me! :~

I fear I might need him... to replace my slightly beaten up Seatle Slew as the OF Racehorse I keep on the LG mold... :D

Anyone out there in Australia willing to trade a Phar Lap for Paintwork... or US Breyers equal to the cost of him?

PM me if you are! :D

[Liz]

<snip>
Now I'll have to decide if I want to take him out of the box or leave him in and enjoy him that way.

Hmm there is a saying I like and after my experiences this year try to live by it....

"Never save something for a special occasion, everyday in your life is a special occasion" ..... take him out and enjoy him in all his glory! ;)

[Paints4me]

Ok, hopefully he will arrive soon.:) I only have one left for sale now on Ebay. Its been a rather busy week for shipping:)


I was able to get one too! Karen, I think I got one of yours from Ebay! :) I'm really looking forward to seeing him in person.

[WindMillSongRanch]

Hmm there is a saying I like and after my experiences this year try to live by it....

"Never save something for a special occasion, everyday in your life is a special occasion" ..... take him out and enjoy him in all his glory! ;)

That is an awesome perspective, Liz :adore And I can so see why you want to live by it!

[midnightshetan]

Hmm there is a saying I like and after my experiences this year try to live by it....

"Never save something for a special occasion, everyday in your life is a special occasion" ..... take him out and enjoy him in all his glory! ;)

I really like that :)
Thanks for sharing :hugg

[Janice]

Seems to me, you can keep the box and everything, treat him kindly and he'll maintain his value 'with box', anyway. Take him out and enjoy him. :)

[Intothesunstudio]

Hmm there is a saying I like and after my experiences this year try to live by it....

"Never save something for a special occasion, everyday in your life is a special occasion" ..... take him out and enjoy him in all his glory! ;)

I'm easily convinced! He will come out to play and I will save his box. Unlike most of my plastics, this guy will have a special place on the side of my curio that has a glass door.

That's a great quote, Liz. :cheer

[WPDR]

Yeah! My guy got here today!! He is gorgeous! Reminds me of Smarty Jones color wise. (The real Smarty) Mindy

[Rondel]

I have Pharlap he very Nice Boy

[kated]

I cant wait for min to show up on my door step OMG he is so............... comin gout of the box and Im putting him on the fire place with my CM of my horse
Im so excited to be getting him.

[sharonl]

Karen, my guy arrived today! He's just gorgeous and nearly perfect! Thanks so much!

[Landshark]

Mine was just shipped out to me yesterday (which was tomorrow in Australia so I'm not really sure when he was shipped! :lol).

How long have things been taking to arrive from Australia to the States? Mail seems slow these days.

[sharonl]

Mine was just shipped out to me yesterday (which was tomorrow in Australia so I'm not really sure when he was shipped! :lol).

How long have things been taking to arrive from Australia to the States? Mail seems slow these days.

I bought mine on Ebay on Nov. 26th and paid immediately. Karen shipped him right away and he came today. So, that's about 8 days from the day I bought him. I think that's pretty fast! :)

[WPDR]

Mine was just shipped out to me yesterday (which was tomorrow in Australia so I'm not really sure when he was shipped! :lol).

How long have things been taking to arrive from Australia to the States? Mail seems slow these days.

Mine shipped on a Monday and got here on Friday! Mindy

[Landshark]

Mine shipped on a Monday and got here on Friday! Mindy


:wow

[Paints4me]

Wonderful sharon , your welcome :) Im so pleased that the shipping has been fast on these guys considring Christmas and all. Australia Post are very good.

Karen, my guy arrived today! He's just gorgeous and nearly perfect! Thanks so much!

[Janice]

I love your Christmassy avatar, Karen. That pregnant mare is so sweet and looks lovely in that scene.:hugg

[Paints4me]

Thanks Janice:hugg I have had some nice comment on the reputation thread also. Its not that easy to reply to those though.


I love your Christmassy avatar, Karen. That pregnant mare is so sweet and looks lovely in that scene.:hugg

[chezzy]

As a collector of Phar Lap items in general I was happy to come
across the model yesterday and toys were 20% off so even better.
I asked an assistant in the store about the Phar Lap models and
they knew nothing about them, said there were none. Two minutes
later my other half found some in a not very obvious spot.
I grabbed two for myself, were not many there at all and the
others seemed to have minor flaws and/or scruffy boxes.

[Janice]

I have been to a number of stores and have seen a lot of Phar Laps, but most have flaws of some sort. I'm glad the one I got is really good. Fortunately, the one I sent someone in the US was also very good. At least this time we have the opportunity to pick and choose. :)

[Intothesunstudio]

The Phar Lap I was sent is perfect and I am so grateful to the wonderful Aussie who picked him out and sent him to me. :hugg

[Michelle]

I don't know if this has been mentioned somewhere here yet, but I went into Target in Perth city today, and I managed to find a few boxes of the Phar Laps (after a second go round of the toy section). So they are in WA - or the city store at least. Hopefully this means that they are in the rest of the WA Targets as well.

Not that many in the city store - would say no more than 10 boxes, and the reason I couldn't find them at first it because they were stashed away on one of the top shelves. $49.95, and the only reason I didn't come away with one, is because I am currently a bit short on the cash :(

The one I pulled down had a few rubs - or white spots/scratches - don't know about the rest because shorty me didn't want to risk the whole lot coming down on my head from upsetting the wrong box :D

But at least I know they are here in WA as well now (yay!). Hopefully I will get a chance to see whether the Fremantle store has them as well.

[kated]

I wonder how many Phar Laps were made.

I was super Lucky I got one for our Liz and she sent me such a super nice one with no flaws at all:hugg:hugg

[Amylee963]

There are about 3 target shops in my area, and i know 2 of them have breyers, only SMs but oh well... :)
saw phar laps in two of them too- mine is lovely- only a slight (very slight) fingerprint on his flank but I was looking REALLY hard- the box was pretty damaged though.... didnt matter- i picked the best of the lot= the rest had a few paint scrapes and dots here and there..... *crosses fingers* I hope target imports more traditionals!!!!!! dont think it will happen but one cant help but wish!!!

[LadyPhaseCrazy]

He's an Australia only exclusive through their Target stores; done on the Lonesome Glory stallion mold. But he's even very hard to find there! If you're wanting to get one, your best bet would probably be eBay Australia, but be prepared to pay some big bucks for him!

~ LadyPhaseCrazy

[Janice]

He's an Australia only exclusive through their Target stores; done on the Lonesome Glory stallion mold. But he's even very hard to find there! If you're wanting to get one, your best bet would probably be eBay Australia, but be prepared to pay some big bucks for him!

~ LadyPhaseCrazy

I beg to differ: he isn't that hard to find here, if you are in one of the capital cities. (At least not here in Adelaide.) Some stores sold out, because collectors bought them in large numbers to sell to other collectors who couldn't get to a store, or who are outside of Australia. I was told the city store was sold out, but I've seen two or three there since, on a high shelf, even though they had no other Breyers. Originally I saw about 6 in each store I went to. (I got around to several stores on my side of town to check out what other Breyers they might have - not all stores stock the same.) My suggestion is that, if you have an Aussie friend, see if they'll help you get one. It would certainly be cheaper...By the way...that's not an offer to ask me - I've already done some helping! ;)

[Dream_Merchant]

Hi everyone,

I just seen a few Phar Laps at a store in Perth, so if you would like one, please PM me or email me at catabywarmbloods(at)gmail(dot)com with your best offer on him (please realise postage to the US is around $30US for 5 - 10 day delievery). I do have one that I have IN HAND, NIB, untouched on MH$P that I have up for $100 - but please feel free to make me offers and the whatnot and talk to me about what you want and what you can do.

Thanks guys,
~Sam

[Janice]

I've noticed that they've now started to 'run out' in the stores around my area. I bought the last one at each of two stores recently, for other people...a friend's sending them to the US, I believe! :) Anyway, Breyers in general were almost sold out at one Target store, (which had lots before Christmas). They weren't sure if they were getting any more, but thought they might, considering how well they sold! I'm hoping!:randommil

[Charmed]

I'm looking to buy one, if anyone has one PM me!!:)

[The Scale Equestrian]

I'm pretty jazzed, I have a truck driver buddy here in the states who just happens to be from AU.. Well, he's back in AU right now, and long story short he picked me up a Phar Lap so I won't be paying those 2nd hand prices. I just can't wait to get this pretty boy in hand, Phar Lap is my all time favorite movie! Its like waiting for Christmas, haha

:woohoo

[Liz]

Janice and I did pick ups and sold all ours for cost price we didn't make anything on them.

I do have one I kept for myself though when someone didn't go ahead with their purchase. I may offer him up for sale soon to put towards our trip to the U.S. slush fund! ;)

[Liz]

Just in case anyone is still interested I just listed my Phar Lap see the OF sales forum here for link or MH$P :)

[Paints4me]

I have my personal one on MH$P also, open to offers:)

[Liz]

This is the first one I have had up for sale the rest were pickups I did for others. :wow I didn't realise you sold 14 of them Karen! :thud I will sell mine for cost price still but making $20 would make it a nice round figure too.

Oh and my price includes shipping! ;)

[Paints4me]

Yes, was a lot of work and running around. Was not much in it after all that, probably would not bother doing it again. But I had fun at the time..
I got them from Elizabeth Target, up past you:) Couldn't find them anywhere else.

[Intothesunstudio]

Janice and I did pick ups and sold all ours for cost price we didn't make anything on them.

I do have one I kept for myself though when someone didn't go ahead with their purchase. I may offer him up for sale soon to put towards our trip to the U.S. slush fund! ;)

I sincerely appreciate the two ladies who worked together to allow me to get a Phar Lap at cost. It shows that there are some truly wonderful souls in this hobby. :hugg

[kated]

I sincerely appreciate the two ladies who worked together to allow me to get a Phar Lap at cost. It shows that there are some truly wonderful souls in this hobby. :hugg



They sure are! :cheer Its nice when you have soem one nice to help you out not trying to make $ off you.

[kelly7874]

I traded a TSC Duke and a trad sized snaffle bridle for one. I can't wait to get him! I hope my Duke arrived there OK - I sent him about 2 weeks ago!

[Amylee963]

I've sold a few around Australia (I bought 6 of the 10 near me) and kept one for me too :) hehe
I think 10,000 were made, he's quite lovely in person! And are selling fast- I nearly yelped when picking my Phar Lap- i picked a perfect one (well- perfect from the viewable side anyway!) and set him aside, delving into the boxes and separating into good, moderately good etc.... (boy the security guy had fun watching me separating plastic ponies in boxes for twenty minutes...hehe) and a young girl picked up the most LSQ Phar lap i had found!*mental shriek* She ran to ask mummy, and (THANKFULLY!) her mum said no, so she put him back! WOOT! :) So, I counted my blessings that day....hehe...all six of them.... :) They're going quite cheap (IF theres any left- I havent found one yet but have only tried 2 stores!) Target is (was?) having a toy sale and this would bring him down to $39.99 if there WAS any left... aussies- time to pick up the phone and call target! lol :)
I've still got people wanting them, but sadly I havent found any remaining...... :'(
But A HEFTY THANKS to breyer- we dont get this opportunity very often! Having a SR all to ourselves :) hehe

[horseless13]

Ooooh Phar Lap was down to $30 a few weeks ago! (saving for him!) He'll prob go down a bit more :D Not many collectors that I know of in Darwin...:gaah