Full Spectrum: Stablemate Keychains

A couple weeks ago, when I handed Chris the decision-making reins for March’s extra blog post, one of the models he picked was a silver G2 Rearing Arab keychain. I figured why not continue the theme and finish out the rest of the unrealistic keychains for this month’s Full Spectrum post.

 

 

These four are from the #710200 BreyerFest Stablemate Keychain set, a run of 2000 pieces produced for BreyerFest 2000. I conga all four of these G2 molds and acquired all four pieces separately.

• I bought the copper G2 ASB at the April 2012 Southwest PA Classic model horse show.
• The gold G2 Appaloosa was acquired during room sales at the CHIN during BreyerFest 2013.
• The pearlescent G2 Warmblood was purchased via a Facebook ad in July 2021. He unfortunately suffered a leg break during shipping, and the Post Office refused to honor the insurance claim. I had asked for a partial refund, just the quote I received for the repair, but they said my choices were to either accept the full $50 claim (since he was shipped Priority) and surrender the model, or keep the model but get nothing on the insurance claim. I find it entertaining (and I mean that as bitterly as possible) that they were willing to hand over $50 with no questions, but wouldn't give me $15 for just the repair. It was an infuriating experience. I didn't want to surrender him to be destroyed, so I kept him and paid my friend to fix him. He looks good as new.
• The G2 Arabian was a room sales find during BreyerFest 2023.

 

This bright swirly guy is from the #711103 Mod Squad set from BreyerFest 2023. There were 1000 sets made.

I honestly have no idea where I got him. He’s a recent acquisition, probably in the last 2-3 years, but I can’t find him in any of my records. I’m 95% sure Heather B was involved again, though.

The only Stablemates keychain on my wish list at the moment is the swirly green and white G2 Appaloosa from the Mod Squad set. I hope someday to have a complete conga of the G2 Appaloosa (I’ve got 32 of the guys already) so he’s a must-find.