Mystery Numbers

The Collection models each have a sequential number from 1 (Major) through to 54 (Brandy). At 55, the system breaks down. From 55 to 63, the numbers don't make much sense.

55. No model
56. Kira - Magic Foal Sets
57. Corrie - Magic Foal Sets
58. Lucinda - Magic Foal Sets
59. No model
60. No model
61. No model
62. No model
63. Polo - Horse Trailer 4 x 4 set

The best explanation for the numbers with no model is that the few un-numbered models in the collection are meant to fit here, but that they were never given breed cards officially so we wouldn't know.

These include:

"Jewel"

A black Native pony with a white stripe on his face, available with the first MBH story book. This model was not officially named but the book was called "Jewel's Day Out", so...

Foals from the Vet 'n' Care Playset

More information on the foals and playset here.

"Flash"

This flaxen hunter came with one of the Pony & Rider Assortment sets, alongside pony Teddy. He never had an official name but many collectors call him "Flash".

Black Arabian

Magazine subscribers received bonus rewards with their subscription, including the Pony & Rider Assortment sets plus an extra "bonus" horse: the black Arabian-mould horse pictured here.

Klaus with a white mane and tail

Klaus was a white model with cream-coloured hair, sold with magazine issue no. 42. Several collectors have a rare model with pure white mane and tail believed to be part of the MBH collection. It's not know where this model fits into the numbering system or how it was sold. Pictured is an actual Klaus, because I don't have a photo of the white-haired version.

Plain black Native pony

If you ordered back issues of the MBH magazine you expected to get the same model the magazine was meant to come with. This wasn't always the case but it's how the back issues were pictured above their order form all the same. In some magazines the advert for back issues didn't have an order form, just an explanation of who to send your £2.40 to and a photo. This photo shows a plain black native pony attached to the magazines. It would make more sense to include this model in the "magazine" models sequence, but maybe it was meant to have one of the missing numbers.

If you have any information to fill the gaps in the MBH collection, please get in touch via the comments section! Next up will be the final four collection models - the Magic Foals and Polo.