Huckleberry Bey

by Breyer

Product Features

• A Traditional¿ Series horse in 1/9 scale.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 10.8 x 14.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000035X7V
• Item model number: 472
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,705 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This exquisitely sculpted Traditional size(TM) model is one of Breyer(R)'s most popular molds. Huckleberry Bey is a beautiful replica of one of the world's most ancient and legendary breeds of horse. Expressing fluid motion, Huckleberry Bey displays the amazing athleticism and spirit that is unique to the Arabian horse.

Product Description

Huckleberry Bey touched many lives in his lifetime, and his influence on the Arabian breed will be felt for a very long time. Bred, shown and owned by Varian Arabians in California, Huckleberry Bey epitomized the Varian philosophy of a "pretty athlete." He was a U.S. National Reserve Champion in both halter and performance, including four Top Ten honors. Model measures 12"L x 9"H. Created by artist Kathleen Moody.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL BEY, February 9, 2003

By 

kimberly k jones (pacific, wa. United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Huckleberry Bey (Toy)

Because I am a horse artist, I had to have this model when I first laid eyes on it. The real beauty of the horse is so well captured by Kathleen Moody. I am so drawn to this model because Kathleen has truely recreated the passion, strength, and movement of Huckleberry Bey. I can take it off the shelf and feel real inspiration to create my drawings. Because it won't stand on it's own - a clear balance disc is attached to the right front leg. It will stand balanced alone on the shelf just fine, but it is precarious at best. One of my favorite toys from my childhood was the Breyer rearing stallion that used it's tail for balance. I passed it on to my younger cousin who also loved horses. She in turn passed it on to her daughter. That was a span of about 25 years and I am afraid the balance disc on the Bey wouldn't last through a week of the average childs' admiration. I would strongly suggest adding this model to your collection as it is one of Breyers' best, but I wouldn't recommend it will withstand a childs freespirited play without damage.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ack!, April 12, 2002

By 

myrlie "cjjlenny" (Rock Island, IL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Huckleberry Bey (Toy)

I love the idea of this product. It is indeed one of the best breyers out there when it comes to detail. However I have yet to get this guy to stand. Matter of fact the the clear stand that he comes with broke off and is pretty much impossible to fix. This doesn't help with all the scratching. It's too bad breyers that can actually stand do not have this much detail. I wouldn't advise this one for children. I find it to be overly fragile, more so than other breyers.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Huckleberry Bey, good and bad n' fragile, June 23, 2002

A Kid's Review

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Huckleberry Bey (Toy)

Huckleberry Bey is a beautiful horse, with a dynamic move and a determined expression on his face. Huckleberry Bey is a well known Arabian stallion, famous for his children and for his quality at shows. This model is sculpted by Kathleen Moody, who is one of the more popular sculpters of Breyer horses. However, the model does not stand well, and requires a clear disk under one of the hooves to stand. Huckleberry Bey is more fragile than most Breyer models, and I would not recommend this model for children who are known to be very rowdy with their toys (breaking them, scratching them, etc.) but it is a good piece of a collection of Breyer horses. This model often wins at shows, (which really isn't fair to some people at shows) so if you are a shower, you NEED a Huckleberry Bey model!