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Post by juliporiginals on Jul 22, 2015 16:24:06 GMT
One of the nice thing about running Julip is having a whopping choice of vintage moulds that we can re-introduce into the range. Whilst rummaging through some of the archive bits and bobs I stumbled across a model of the vintage Highland and Shetland.
While we would intend to eventually re-cast both (if there was enough interest to do so) we wondered if you would like to be part of the decision as to which one gets re-cast first by casting a vote in the above poll. (I know some people were after getting the Fell re-cast and I do have that in-hand but it won't be for quite a while yet, as the model I have needs a bit of work doing to it before it can go to the mould makers) but one of these two would be able to be cast and be ready over the next few months. Here are some photos to help you decide. The Highland is the one on the left and the Shetland is on the right.
 
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Post by elli on Jul 22, 2015 16:38:28 GMT
Shetland definitely gets my vote!  |
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Post by EG on Jul 22, 2015 16:50:42 GMT
Both, but I'm leaning Shetland at the moment! If the Highland looked more, well, Highlandy, I'd prefer that. XD
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Post by Harlequinn on Jul 22, 2015 16:52:51 GMT
Both! Shetland first choice though
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Post by Jan on Jul 22, 2015 16:58:39 GMT
I really like the Highland :-)
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Post by diamondsareforever on Jul 22, 2015 17:45:18 GMT
SHETLAND PONY |
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Post by pinkmouse on Jul 22, 2015 19:09:00 GMT
Neither. Not a fan of those moulds in general... My vote is Fell  (not helpful, sorry!) Yay for new/regenerated moulds though!! |
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Post by Mary on Jul 22, 2015 19:12:37 GMT
Oh yes Shetland for sure  |
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Post by george on Jul 22, 2015 19:31:42 GMT
I'm with Pinkmouse here, I'm really not a huge fan of those moulds - at least not as modern Julips! I have vintage ones of each which I really love, but somehow the sculpting style doesn't seem to fit in well with the current moulds. Too sausagey bodies, too blobby ears, tiny faces, and more bulk than definition. These two (like the others presumably by the same sculptor, the Horse In Action, Showjumper, old arab, show hunter, etc) are ones I'm happy to have in my collection as part of Julip's past, but probably wouldn't ever buy a new edition of!
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Post by palominomad on Jul 22, 2015 19:52:19 GMT
Shetland please! I know neither are really perfect but they have such character and I would still love to have both.
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Post by Beth on Jul 22, 2015 19:53:31 GMT
Out of the 2 I prefer the highland but I agree about the blobbiness and head size |
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Post by capriole on Jul 22, 2015 20:04:22 GMT
Shetland I think though I agree that neither are great representatives of their breeds.
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Post by capricorn on Jul 22, 2015 20:10:04 GMT
I'd like to see the Highland.
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Post by Tashie on Jul 22, 2015 20:39:36 GMT
The shetland! Now I can have more little ponies apart from my pit ponies!
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Post by EG on Jul 22, 2015 20:40:48 GMT
I agree with George regarding the blobbyness, and while I'd much rather the Shetland had a bigger head, I think it could get away with being modernised more than the Highland.
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Post by julipfarm on Jul 23, 2015 8:33:22 GMT
Yes, I'm mostly with George and EG, but I'm not hugely keen on the pit pony as its head is just too long, so Shetland gets my vote as I'd like a few little cheeky ponies!
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Post by Mary on Jul 23, 2015 9:21:20 GMT
I think both moulds ideally need some added feather to look like the actual breeds but none the less would look very nice!
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Post by mumbleswan on Jul 23, 2015 11:45:04 GMT
Shetland for me but would like one of both in an ideal world |
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Post by zirliz on Jul 24, 2015 0:39:49 GMT
Cool both but I'd love a highland first don't have one, have 2 shetlands.
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Post by thelonehick on Jul 24, 2015 3:23:54 GMT
Draft horse? Of these, I'm more likely to order a Shetland. |
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