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Mare & Foal
This set is so cute watch as a Mare gets up and looks at her newborn foal as she nickers to encourage him to get up and learn to live this set is very cute,b ut very breakable be carful with this set it is cute but very fragile it will break if played with to hard I really don't think giving this set to a six year old will not be the best thing to do they tend to have a imagination and want to play with very hard flocked horses will be best for six years old it is fun to watch because you can see the magic between two mom and baby bond together to face life's elments of life.

Sucesion and Le Fire
This set is wonderful!It's pretty durable, fun, and very educational because it shows and tells you just by site what a mare and a foal might look like after foaling.The set is very detailed and interesting.However i'm not sure that this set would be as great for little kids only because Le Fire, the foal is so light, especially his legs and there is a 99 percent chance that it would brake if played with roughly.Otherwise, this is a very recomendable set.

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its ok...
It is beautiful, and durable, but none of the tack that I have actually FITS on the horse! I don't have that racetrack tack, but I'm sure that that won't fit either.

Breyer Model Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit is a racehorse who won many races and you see this is Seabiscuit not Man O War. Seabiscut is a great Breyer model and is very fun to play with and will go nicely with race tack to be ready to run a huge race track. P.S Man O War is Seabiscuit's father.

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The Warhorse of Alexander the Great
This is a very detailed toy/model. It can break because it has slender front legs. Mine did not break but I bet it would with a small child. The box has about 4 long paragraphs about this horse's history. I would recomend it to any horse lover or Breyer collector.

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midnightglory
midnightglory my black mustang stallion looks similar to this model.midnightglory holds his tail the same way!midnightglory thinks my aunt's 341 horses are his herd!he bullies them around.because he's so big,animals and people fear him!he is a blue eyed kiger mustang and andulisan mix!he has the symbol of a long bodyed dragon holding a star on his fore head!this model gets borning really quick!his value is worth 12 dollars!his overall is 4 because he come with a book!

A great tribute to Farley's classic children's story!
As a horse lover from a very young age, "The Black Stallion" is one of those books that was read to me when I was little, which I later read on my own, and of which I still have fond memories today. The first of Walter Farley's twenty-one books, "The Black Stallion" has become a staple in children's literature. It tells the story of Alec Ramsay and his partnership with a remarkable horse, referred to only as the Black. In this gift set offered by Breyer Animal Creations, you can get both the original story in paperback book form, and a beautiful, durable portrait model of the Black.

The storyline is as follows: While returning from a trip to India, Alec's ship is wrecked in a storm, leaving he and the Black as the only survivors, washed up on a deserted island. For nineteen days they must survive there, and in this time a strong bond is formed between boy and horse. Once Alec and the Black are rescued they return to New York, where Alec asks a neighbor if he might stable the Black in his old barn. As it turns out, Henry Dailey is a former racehorse trainer, and he immidiately recognizes the Black's potential. Thus, man and boy pair up in order to train the spirited horse, hoping to turn him into a competitive runner. At this time the racing world is abuzz about an upcoming match race between two champion horses, each said to be the best racer in the country, but who have never run against each other. But when the Black shows more talent than Dailey would ever have thought possible, he begins to think that this wild, unpedigreed stallion just might have what it takes to beat them both...

The story is a bit far-fetched and idealistic, but it nevertheless makes for one whopping adventure. Farley was an avid horseman and he puts his knowledge to good use here. His descriptions of the proud, fiery Black bring the wild horse magnificently to life before our eyes. The prose is simple and fast-paced, with one event leading rapidly into another, but it still maintains a richness and depth that allows the reader to develop a strong attachment to the main characters. You can really feel the bond between boy and horse, and you can't help but care about them. "The Black Stallion" is an absolute must-read for any young horse lover. The book has a timeless quality to it, and retains every bit of its magic even for modern readers.

After penning "The Black Stallion," Farley went on to write twenty more horse stories, most centered around further adventures of Alec, the Black, and the characters that surround them (the exception being "Man O'War," which is an account of that famous racehorse's life). I have read every one of these additional books, some more than once, and would recommend them to anyone that has read and enjoyed this first book. I don't know of a single die-hard horse lover that hasn't read at least the first few books in the series, and many adult equestrians cite Farley's books as being what got them interested in horses to begin with.

The model horse included in this set is the most recent of many different Black Stallion models Breyer Animal Creations has produced since the company was founded in 1950. It is a simple, solid black paint job on the Sham mold, originally used to depict the horse from Marguerite Henry's book "The King of the Wind." Breyer horses are surprisingly durable, made of cellulose acetate plastic. I've been collecting Breyers since I was seven years old, well over a decade ago, and have had them take all sorts of tumbles and falls from high shelves without incurring anything more than a light scratch, and often not even that. The recommended age given here is eight years, but the model is a perfectly suitable toy even for younger children. Conversely, it would also make an attractive shelf piece for adult collectors. It comes in one of Breyer's fancier boxes, with a tropical island scene printed on the backdrop.

To top it off, the price listed here of $19.99 is an unbeatable bargain. You won't find this set for under $40.00 in most toy stores. If you're looking for a gift idea for a horse-loving youngster, or simply want to revisit your own youth, this is definitely a worthwhile purchase. The only downside is that, if you already own the book, the model is not available for sale individually. You might also consider the movie version of the story, which appeared in 1979, though it is no replacement for the book.

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One of the very best Breyers!!
A beautiful, flashy horse who gives you a look of pride and intelligence. Stunning chestnut. He balances quite well on good surfaces and , at least for me, has had much more durability then some of the others. He does have a few small scratchs on him, but I play with my horses a lot and I have had him over a year. He really stands out in my collection of almost 30 horses. Strike Out is a must have for every Breyer collector!!!

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Seattle Slew
This model is great for anyone especially if you love history horses.The Seattle Slew model is great not only because of his neck thing of roses and his tall dark and handsome shape but because he was a TRIPLE CROWN WINNER!He's just an awsome model and would be a great addition to your collection.The only complaints I can think of are that you have to be very delicate with the flower thing or the flowers start falling off and Seattle Slew's back left leg bends in a little bit which prevents him from standing on carpet evan though he can stand on a hard evan surface.Make sure to check out the models, War Admiral(Triple Crown Winner) and Seabiscuit to.

Looks Like He Will Prance Right Off My Shelf!
This is a wonderful piece with the nice addition of Slew's blanket of roses from his winning Kentucky Derby.The likeness is remarkable, the quality and attention to detail top-notch.Breyer horses have come a long way since I was a kid, that's for sure!Slew has an honored place next to Affirmed and Secretariat in my china cabinet.

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good toy but................
this toy is cool ,but i really think it should come with a saddle and rider so they can run around the barrels, but overall, it is a good toy.

Add to your Breyer Champions collection
I love my Breyer Scamper! He was my very first "collectable" horse and he's still as bright and handsome as when he came out of the box. He stands alone, is pretty durable, and has a great color. Markings and quality will vary SLIGHTLY as each one is hand airbrushed. This handsome bay Classics-scale model is too cool! I should warn that this model sometimes falls down and isn't for rough play!

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Miss Resistance Free
I love this model!! 'Maggie' is real, so the box includes some info, making this a somewhat educational toy.A great addition to my collection!!

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Too fragile for little ones
We received the Spirit & Family set from Walmart as a gift.My 2 yr old daughter LOVES them, so much so they received the great honor of going to bed with her.Second night, the baby horse's tail broke and could have been quite a choking hazard.What a disappointment.These toys are too fragile for little ones to play with.

Spirit
Spirit is a very cool breyer horse.He is sculpted very well and also has very good durability.I got him for Christmas shortly before I got Rain(see rain reviews)for my birthday and ever since, he has been a favorite evan though, like Rain, he is not very educational.Personaly I think that one of the main reasons I like him is because of his shape.His face and body really bring out his attitude and personality shown in the movie.Also if you haven't seen the movie you have been missing out.That's another reason why I like him.They did such a good job with the movie character that I had to have him.