Palomino Paint released as a single model #20/#207 from 1972-2006. Color varies from a light tan to a yellow orange to a dark chestnut color. There have been many variations with the pinto pattern. The first releases of 1972 are referred to as 'Four Eyed', and have a circle of white around the left eye, a slightly different pinto pattern, grey hooves, and most have a glossy finish. This variation was quickly changed as that spot did not represent the real Misty. Around 1973, there was a variation to the common pinto pattern that extended over the entire back. These models also had a glossy finish and grey hooves. The more common models have pink hooves. Ongoing research to find more photos of the different variations. Models released in the first 3 months of 1997 had bicolor eyes. On the 2006 Retired List.
From 1972-1981, this model was released with the paperback book "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry in a carrying case box as #2055.
In 1972-1973, Sears released this model with the paperback book. In 1973, JC Penney released this model with the book.
In 1980, this model was released through JC Penney as Misty's Family #2169 or #926-3039. The set included Misty, Stormy, Sea Star, and the paperback book "Misty" by Marguerite Henry.
In 1982, Sears sold the Misty and Stormy Set #49N21042 which included the book "Misty" by Marguerite Henry, and in 1983 the set included Misty, Stormy and Phantom Wings as Set #49C20128 including the paperback book.
From 1983-1985, Set #2169 Marguerite Henry's Misty, Stormy and Sea Star Set was available without the book.
In 1985, Montgomery Wards sold the set of Misty with the paperback book as #48T61244.
In 1993, the Misty and Stormy Gift Set was released through the FAO Schwartz catalog. The set included Misty, Stormy, a Paul Beebe Doll and the paperback book. Set #700493.
In 1995, an estimated 1200 models were released through QVC as #701295.
Has the round Breyer Molding Co Copyright Stamp along with the USA Stamp and some models have a B Stamp, which signifies a different plastic blend was used for the mold.