I conga the Lady Phase mold and have a fairly complete collection, including unpainted, variations, and a test. Some are “Unobtainium”, being extremely limited runs, like Oakley or auction pieces/volunteer models. She has seen many special runs, limited editions, and regular runs over the decades, along with mold change to different tail styles (I have some long and swish but prefer the older shorter tail).
Mother Lode - Deco Run! I was thrilled to get my solid gold buckskin. There were also very limited pinto and appy patterns. Absolutely beautiful and the end of an era with revisiting short tail!
Some collectors apparently dislike her sleepy eye and lack of defined forelock (the mold is suffering!). She has been described as “older style” compared to contemporary body type, but I see it as correct to the Quarter Horse standard (newer doesn’t mean better, folks...and true older styles in breeds should be studied carefully). She serves well for many stock breeds ands can host a rainbow of coat colors. All molds have their faults and virtues, and she is no exception.
The Lady Phase can also serve as fantastic basis for customizing as she has no extreme musculature and can develop from standing pose to some movement.
Vintage CM Lady Phases...and check out the ones from MEPSA this year!!!!
When it comes to traditional model stock mares, she is a fine specimen. I do like and own other model stock horses, including the Stone ISH. I will revisit and document some releases as I explore the many Phases of Lady.
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