I don't think any of us "hard core" collectors have ever said that Harbour Lights never makes mistakes. I think it is just the opposite, as evidenced by the posts in this forum. We tend to be a very picky group when it comes to errors, variations, and the like.

I also feel that Harbour Lights "owns up" to thier mistakes when they happen. Look at the discontinuation of Coquille, the changing of color on Beavertail, Round Island, and others. Creating a HL sculpture is a difficult process involving much effort and research. A process that Bill, IMHO, doesn't take lightly.

Not all pieces are sculpted as they appear today either. If an old photo was used to sculpt Chatham, thats why it doesn't look the same as today. It's not necessarily a mistake. I don't feel anyone was trying o " ignore" current photos, it could just have been the look HL wanted for the piece. Morris Island-then couldn't have been made if it were not for old photographs.

-Todd [Sometimes older is better]