Andalusian Stallion ~ Hidalgo - Blockbuster SR

Hidalgo (the name is a Spanish term for minor nobility) was the name of a Mustang owned by Frank Hopkins, who was part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and claimed to be the greatest distance-rider on Earth.  Disney's 2004 movie Hidalgo honored the legend that Frank and Hidalgo participated in a grueling long-distance race across the Saudi Arabian peninsula, facing ethnic disparagement against both him and his horse, and having many adventures along the way.  After returning to America, Hopkins became an outspoken supporter of Mustangs.  In the movie, Hopkins was portrayed by Viggo Mortensen and Hidalgo was played by the Paint horse TJ.  Viggo, well-known as a horse lover, purchased TJ after filming was complete, and even rode into movie premiers on the handsome chestnut pinto.

Hidalgo's portrait model was made on the galloping Classic Andalusian Stallion as a Special Run for Blockbuster in 2004 to promote the debut of the movie.  They're hard to find these days.

He is Near Mint with just a little group of pinpoint unpainted spots under his belly, a tiny black mark (muzzle paint) on his left front coronet, and very slight age yellowing.  He features soft marking edges and eye whites.  He even still wears his shiny foil "Touchstone 2004" sticker.

Size:  Classic

Breyer Model #10305