Post by sobreiros on Nov 22, 2020 23:22:46 GMT
While 2020 hasn't been a good year in general, it certainly hasn't been too bad for Julips! I've been putting off taking photos of the newbies cause now that the days are shorter, getting good light during my waking hours (I work evenings) is next to impossible. So I woke up early (2 pm...) today, and still had to cut my session short cause my camera was struggling. I do love Winter weather, but why does the sun have to set so early?!
But enough of my rambling, I'm sure you all want to see the ponies! Starting off with my Spares Night purchase, she was the last one I photographed so her colour isn't super accurate, it is much richer in person. Even though she wasn't my first choice, I fell in love with her sweet face as soon as I saw her in person. I've named her Elkwood's Osprey. She came with a cat friend which I, predictably, forgot to include in the photographs.
Next, we have Elkwood's Bryluen. Those of you in the facebook group might recognise her as the Rescue Pony. For those who don't - I like to search through Facebook Marketplace for hidden gems or toy lots including models I can restore or use as bodies. And, of course, I am always expecting to find a Julip
It had happened before, that was how I found my old man Spud, so when I spotted a lot of two Brushwood stables with a crazy amount of accessories for next to no money, I had to check it out! And there, peeking from the corner in a very dishevelled state, was this lady.
Only problem was, the seller wasn't willing to post the entire thing (understandable), wasn't willing to sell just the Julip, and was located in Cornwall. Now, Cornwall isn't that far - about 2.5h from me - but I wasn't too keen on a five hour round trip "just" for a Julip, so I decided to share it to the Julip group just in case someone lived nearby.
It took what seemed like forever, during which time a few people lamented being unable to travel during lockdown and I tried to calculate how expensive a drive to Cornwall would be, but finally someone who lived nearby came forward and offered to pick up the stable for her kids. Yay, a Julip saved! At this point, I wasn't at all expecting to get her, so I was very happy when I got a message offering her to me. After all this, I couldn't say no!
She is in beautiful condition, other than a teeny rub on her neck which I am fairly sure was caused by scissors as her mane was cut. Apparently, the stables and horses had been bought by the seller's neighbours for their kid, who played with the whole thing about two times before abandoning it in favour of a real pony. I don't blame them - though I can't help but think they will regret selling it in a few years' time.
And last but not least, Elkwood's Sweetpea. You know what I was saying about Facebook marketplace? Yup, that's how I found this one, only a week or so after the Arab lady. He came with one of those Indian leather horses that everyone always tries to flog for way more than they're worth, and a MBH/Dream Ponies stable that I am remaking and am hoping to sell on.
I am not sure how old he is, but I would guess mid-80s, going by his eyes? He's still bendy, and in fairly good nick other than the obvious rubs to his paintwork. I'm not sure yet if I will leave him as is or restore him, it doesn't look quite as bad in person, to be fair.
I can't afford a Christmas Julip this year, so am not anticipating any more bendy ponies this year. But I am more than happy with my acquisitions so far!
But enough of my rambling, I'm sure you all want to see the ponies! Starting off with my Spares Night purchase, she was the last one I photographed so her colour isn't super accurate, it is much richer in person. Even though she wasn't my first choice, I fell in love with her sweet face as soon as I saw her in person. I've named her Elkwood's Osprey. She came with a cat friend which I, predictably, forgot to include in the photographs.
Next, we have Elkwood's Bryluen. Those of you in the facebook group might recognise her as the Rescue Pony. For those who don't - I like to search through Facebook Marketplace for hidden gems or toy lots including models I can restore or use as bodies. And, of course, I am always expecting to find a Julip
It had happened before, that was how I found my old man Spud, so when I spotted a lot of two Brushwood stables with a crazy amount of accessories for next to no money, I had to check it out! And there, peeking from the corner in a very dishevelled state, was this lady.Only problem was, the seller wasn't willing to post the entire thing (understandable), wasn't willing to sell just the Julip, and was located in Cornwall. Now, Cornwall isn't that far - about 2.5h from me - but I wasn't too keen on a five hour round trip "just" for a Julip, so I decided to share it to the Julip group just in case someone lived nearby.
It took what seemed like forever, during which time a few people lamented being unable to travel during lockdown and I tried to calculate how expensive a drive to Cornwall would be, but finally someone who lived nearby came forward and offered to pick up the stable for her kids. Yay, a Julip saved! At this point, I wasn't at all expecting to get her, so I was very happy when I got a message offering her to me. After all this, I couldn't say no!
She is in beautiful condition, other than a teeny rub on her neck which I am fairly sure was caused by scissors as her mane was cut. Apparently, the stables and horses had been bought by the seller's neighbours for their kid, who played with the whole thing about two times before abandoning it in favour of a real pony. I don't blame them - though I can't help but think they will regret selling it in a few years' time.
And last but not least, Elkwood's Sweetpea. You know what I was saying about Facebook marketplace? Yup, that's how I found this one, only a week or so after the Arab lady. He came with one of those Indian leather horses that everyone always tries to flog for way more than they're worth, and a MBH/Dream Ponies stable that I am remaking and am hoping to sell on.
I am not sure how old he is, but I would guess mid-80s, going by his eyes? He's still bendy, and in fairly good nick other than the obvious rubs to his paintwork. I'm not sure yet if I will leave him as is or restore him, it doesn't look quite as bad in person, to be fair.
I can't afford a Christmas Julip this year, so am not anticipating any more bendy ponies this year. But I am more than happy with my acquisitions so far!
