Glossy grey appaloosa with hang tag. Released January-June. On the 1999 Retired List.
"In the 1990s, Breyer began looking back at its roots for inspiration. By this time, the models produced by the company in the 1950s and 1960s could be considered "vintage," and the collector demand for these pieces was in full swing. In 1990, Breyer produced its first vintage-style decorator in almost 30 years: the Florentine (dappled gold) Misty raffle model for the first annual BreyerFest. The 1990s also birthed a new take on vintage decorators - Silver Filigree, which is a silver version of Florentine! At first, these vintage-style models were produced in very small numbers, usually for event raffles. This changed in 1999 with the introduction of the Collector's Edition, a series which ran through 2004. Each year, a beloved vintage mold would be painted in a vintage-style color to create a nostalgic combination that hadn't been done before - much like Breyer's Vintage Club today!
The Balking Mule made its first regular line appearance in over 30 years as Molly and Dolly, the first releases in the Collector's Edition lineup. Painted in glossy grey appaloosa and glossy charcoal, these stubborn ladies were the perfect introduction to the series for vintage Breyer fans! To add to their collectibility factor, each model was made for only six months, transitioning to the second color during the Mid-Year season." www.breyerhorses.com.