tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371380495065351450.post3056465498222895320..comments2024-03-16T05:26:07.771-04:00Comments on Breyer History Diva: Banner HeadlineANDREAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00138509980267775687noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371380495065351450.post-34279620439037575792009-09-10T12:15:49.343-04:002009-09-10T12:15:49.343-04:00I hadn't heard that about the Snowbounds befor...I hadn't heard that about the Snowbounds before, but it doesn't surprise me - your theory about it being an early batch intended for a specific audience sounds right. I'll have to keep my eye out for one!<br /><br />Weird stuff like that sneaks out of the factory all the time, BTW. We used to have a Toys R Us around here that always got the oddballs. <br /><br />My lowest numbered piece is my 1984 JAH SR ASBW - I have number 2! I purchased her from a former Breyer employee, but I never got around to asking her the specific circumstances - was it something she picked up at the factory, or was it just a lucky, later purchase?ANDREAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138509980267775687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371380495065351450.post-9830608149311650912009-09-10T09:05:41.619-04:002009-09-10T09:05:41.619-04:00There's an interesting piece of Breyer trivia ...There's an interesting piece of Breyer trivia that I've always wanted to ask you about. Years ago, when Millers was going out of business, I bought the last of the Snowbounds, about 10 of them. Most of them were in the 200-500 number range, but the one I kept for myself has a really low number... I think maybe 24 but I have to look it up. Anyway, all of the certificates looked like they had a black printed William Steinkraus signature, except my #24 which is clearly actually signed and in blue ink! It's a perfect example of something that nobody cares about, on a not-especially-popular model... but I'd love to know the story! Did he sign the first 100? first 50? Were they meant to go to family and friends? I've always wondered. <br /><br />I've always loved low numbers too, and in some cases like Snowbound they really are more unique!Sarahttp://chalkies.webs.comnoreply@blogger.com