It's either not real or not fair...

[thoog]

eBay: 120671261288

Two B/W Stormclouds in one auction! If real, it's just not fair - it's like having the Holy Grail, and the OTHER Holy Grail...

(I personally think they would have done better to auction them separately, but what do I know?)

-Todd

[ham5932]

I dont think they are real if you look close you can see the palomino color on them

[Blindpig]

I requested additional photos!

[stewartsattic]

Wow. I think repaints as well. But who ever did the painting sure matched the pattern well.

[bob7tudit]

I have to agree with the previous posts.....they look repainted.....I can see the Palomino on them. But what a match :-)!

Buddy B.

[highlander]

I don't know, my b&w pinto has yellowing (glue) along the seams like these. These look to be in very good condition (almost too good). They do look like they have been repainted possibly.

Highlander

[jw2010]

Looks as though the paint has rubbed off - especially noticeable on BOTH tails. Does anyone with an original know what colour the plastic of the THUNDERBOLT horses would have been before any kind of paint job was done?

[jw2010]

I made an inquiry of the SELLER.

This is her response:


As far as I can tell, there have not been any touch-ups to these horses' paint jobs. Like I mentioned there is yellowing of the glue on the horses, but other than that I think the paint jobs look pretty good.

[thoog]

Jan 15, 2011 19:41:14 GMT -5 jw2010 said:

Does anyone with an original know what colour the plastic of the THUNDERBOLT horses would have been before any kind of paint job was done?

The B/W Stormclouds were white plastic with black paint. Since white plastic tends to yellow, especially at the glue seams, it's possible that the "palomino" color people are seeing is just discoloration. I think the seller would really do themselves a favor if they had some close-up pictures of the faces, tails, and undersides of the hooves (usually a giveaway on repaints).

-Todd

[jw2010]

The SELLER did reply to my inquiry - as shown above - but has not (yet) updated this information in her eBay listing . . . which would be useful for all Bidders/Buyers to know. Nor has she provided more detailed photos in the posting.

DISCLAIMER: Of course, I have assumed that she has had inquiries for particulars - several, no doubt, for other CXR members - but I could have presumed incorrectly.

[jw2010]

. . . and for comparison . . .

www.ransrealm.com/johnnywest/horses/stormcloud.htm

[mykol blackwell]

Howdy Ranchers!! I knew the listing ya'll were referring to b4 I even entered the item #, cuz I've had it on my Watch List since it was listed!! I was curious too about everything ya'll have mentioned!! Ya gotta admit,,, seeing 2 of them in the same pix is a treat in itself,,, I can't imagine how they'd be to own!!! I haven't decided if I'm gonna bid or not,,, are any of ya'll bidding!? Adios Mykol

[Blindpig]

The seller has not responded to my request for close ups of the "glue" areas so I am probably out. My current horse although scratched in a few places shows no evidence of glue staining so I am still leaning towards repaints. Although if they are they are very well done.

[jw2010]

Well, someone sniped the TRIO - his/her single bid at 6 seconds before the close of the auction - for $215.45 smackeroos!

Now the burning questions is: Will s/he re-list these two b/w PINTOS separately? And make a killing?




P.S. FWIW, I did not bid on these horses.

[mykol blackwell]

"KACHING!!" Wow! That was quite the pile of coins!!! I reckon the seller is psyched!!! Not to mention, the buyer!!! I know I'd have a grin from ear to ear, had I gotten into that shoot out, & won! Adios, Mykol