Hagen-Renaker is probably best known for their very small miniatures in fine china.
Read on to find out much more about HR and more collectible scale model horses.
Model horses or toy horses are scale replicas of real horses and are highly collectible. Model horses can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age or gender, although the vast majority of collectors are women. The hobby originated more or less simultaneously - but independently - in North America and the UK, followed later by Sweden (UK-influenced), Germany (US-influenced) and Australia. The hobby encompasses a wide variety of activities, from those who simply like to collect to those who enthusiastically show their models at model horse shows. Unlike many model cars or model trains, the horses do not need to be assembled from kits, although they can be altered to the collector's liking.
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Model Horse Makes: Schleich
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With their inexpensive cost for the quality of craftsmanship and ease of availability, the Schleich scale model horses and accessories are becoming quite popular among young collectors. Read more about the model horse collecting hobby here.
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Model Horse Makes: Breyer Animal Creations
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Chances are if today's Gen X parent remembers owning a model horse or two in their youth, it was probably a Breyer model. Read on for more about the model horse hobby's time-tested line.
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Model Horse Makes: Peter Stone
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Peter Stone Company: A newer contender in the model horse world, but not a new name or face to many.
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Model Horse Makes: Hartland Collectibles
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One of the originals, Hartland has been making scale model horses for collectors since the 1940s. They currently offer Regal, Heritage and Legacy Series. Read on to learn more about Hartland and more model horse hobby news.
What can I tell you about Hagen-Renaker?
(source: hagenrenaker.com)
A BRIEF HISTORY OF HAGEN-RENAKER INC. John and Maxine Renaker started Hagen-Renaker in 1945 in their garage in Culver City. John set up the kiln by running a garden hose from the gas stove. Maxine was the first designer and salesperson.
John's mother Moss Renaker worked for Walker Potteries. Her boss, Joe Walker, agreed to teach John about the pottery business. Maxine's dad, Ole Hagen, agreed to build the young couple their first factory.
Maureen Love Calvert and Helen Perrin Farnlund are still providing a majority of the new items to the line. They have been joined by Bob McGuinness and Kathleen Ellis.
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