I will list all the upcoming Breyerfest special runs and limited editions here for those of you who want to keep updated. As far as what will be available for online ticket holders and what will not has yet to be announced, but it may possibly be like last year where online ticket holders will have the chance to purchase a random special run model selected by Breyer, or there was talk that they may do a preference list for the leftovers. It's all just rumors right now but it will be posted here once that information is verified. Special RunsFirst up is Speos. Who doesn't love a fiery red chestnut? This color looks superb on this mold, and it wouldn't surprise me if he's the matte/glossy split. Can you imagine how rich gloss would make him look? Drool! It sounds like this horse will only be available to in person ticket holders only, as they mention VIP and All Access ticket holders will get a chance to purchase, but not online ticket holders. I'm guessing they think that this guy is going to be the Stein of last year, the super popular model that will sell out. Named after the Turkish word for a specific type of covered wagon, Araba is the second special run revealed. It looks like Breyer is using all three Premier Club molds from last year as runs and not any unobtainables, unlike the Altynai mold, Fields of Heather, that was a raffle model the year after his Premier Club release. Araba is a gorgeous black sabino, and I may actually consider adding this mold to my herd after all on a colorway such as this even though I didn't favor the mold on its original color. This gal will be available to both in person attendees and online. The sneak peek Breyer revealed was a bit telling, as many guessed that it was Brighty's fur, and they were correct. Meet Peanutine the animal mold of Breyerfest 2023. While I don't personally collect Breyer's non-horse molds, including donkeys and mules, this little guy is probably the flashiest Breyer has made on this mold so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing him in person even I don't keep him for myself. He is only available to in person attendees. Say whaaaa? Tell me it isn't true! Breyer broke the tradition of never using a mare and foal set in back-to-back years, but here it is... Surrey and Axle on the Lady Phase mold! If they need to come home with you, they will be listed on my Breyerfest Pickups page. Here is the much anticipated decorator model, and it's a good one! This is Nemea who portrays a mural of a chariot racer with a Greek design in black and gold. Seeing Dejavu? If so, you're not alone! A similar model was made as a OOAK for Breyerfest some years back on the Marwari mold. Putting him on Altynai was a good choice since he has plenty of room being such a long boi for a mural. This guy will be priced slightly higher since Breyer doesn't make as many of the decos as the other special runs. Many folks online were shouting "where are the drafts?" at this point because, well, with having a driving theme it seems only fitting that they would throw a few gentle giants in there. In my opinion, the last two themes were so draft heavy that I was kind of expecting them to not use so many this year, but I couldn't see them using this theme without doing at least one. It finally came, in the form of Wells on the Shannondell mold in a lightly used silver dapple black color. Breyer seems to really be using the popular molds this year, as they've added another special run to the lineup on the fan favorite mold, Bristol, in the form of Jump & Drive (yes, that's the name of the model) who is a glossy sooty buckskin with blue eyes. I don't know about you, but I'm loving all these molds being used so far. We were assured by Breyer that this is the final special run, and again they chose yet another highly popular mold, and one of my personal favorites... Emma! I couldn't see them not use this gal for a driving theme, however I was slightly hoping she was the surprise. Oh, well. I have a few other guesses up my sleeve, of which I'll post about once Breyer completes their reveals. We'll be seeing her instead as Scurry who is a red bay tobiano. Will she "scurry" into your collection? Limited EditionsThe limited editions offered in the store at Breyerfest are almost always portrayed after real horses. First up for the limited runs is Via Lattea, an Italian trotting mare that was once a racehorse herself but is now a broodmare, passing on her unique genes that cause her foals to be born snowy white in color. Not surprisingly she is done on the Constantia mold. I cannot tell if she is pearly or just chalky matte but I'm sure we'll find out at Breyerfest! She will be available to all ticket holders, even online holders. I've been waiting for Breyer to do a blood bay on the Morgan Stallion - aka Troubadour - mold since, after all, bay is the most common color in Morgan horses. Well, HD Harkness will be that bay, and he is a limited edition for Breyerfest this year. He will be available to all ticket holders, including online, however as always if you'd prefer your model to be hand picked, feel free to order one from me. For some reason, I figured Othello would be used for this theme. Even though a heavy draft and not a light weight carriage horse, which is what you think of when you think of driving horses, this year had to have a draft included. 'Tis FVA Grand Design "Tilly" to fulfill that need as far as the limited editions go. She (yes, she bits for the first time on Othello) is a gorgeous bay sabino Drum Horse with a silvery mane and tail. The online exclusive limited edition is Studebaker. She is a beautiful palomino pinto on the Shagya Arabian mold. I will not be offering this one for sale since anyone can purchase her with an online ticket, even stablemate access, but she is $75 if you want her. We're going to see the return of the Fairfax mold with the limited edition Classics, Delft, who is designed to look like a vintage porcelain plate. The crystal for this year is Phaeton and is a miniature of Calliope. Unfortunately if you're a crystal collector, I do not sell these guys due to their fragility. However, if you want one, I highly suggest buying an online stablemate access ticket, as she will be available in the online store. The Best of Breyerfest series 4 has miniatures of one of my all time favorite Breyerfest events, Denim and Diamonds. They include mini mes of models Honky Tonk, Music Row, Opry, Minnie Pearl and Walk of Fame. I think all of these turned out amazing and I'm looking forward to adding them to my stablemate collection! Breyer went out with a bang, revealing this drop dead gorgeous bay varnish roan appaloosa Django named Buggy. Another need for my conga, I'll be looking to get this guy for my personal collection, but note that he is only available online therefore I won't be preselling this dude. Plushie collectors will be happy to see adorable little Sulky with his racing silks. These guys keep getting cuter and cuter. I was half tempted to purchase Strudel last year with his lederhosen, but I refrained. This year, I might cave. I love everything horse racing. If this year follows suit to all the other years, we should still have one more reveal before Breyerfest tickets go on sale on February 1st... the collectible single stablemate. Let's hope we see the reveal soon!
RH
1/5/2023 04:42:00 pm
The Italian Trotter's name is Via Lattea, not White Hot. It is a portrait of a real horse
Heidi
1/7/2023 04:48:49 pm
There is a thoroughbred race horse named white hot who is also pure white. Her parents are Colorfull Seattle( a granddaughter of slew o gold) and Flammabull ( the son of holy bull and laughter’s last who herself the product of breeding shenanigans to bold ruler)
Donna
1/20/2023 07:47:04 am
Ugh, the Jump & Drive sold out too fast. I was on your page yesterday prior to it being added, refreshed a bit later and sold out. Boo LOL I'll be watching for openings. I really like Wells, too. He melts my heart. I'm using my online selection for Stagecoach. Fingers crossed!
Marcy
1/27/2023 11:26:54 pm
Hopefully you can answer my question that I can't seem to figure out anywhere else... I'm planning on taking my two girls to Breyerfest for the first time this year and was going to get them the AA ticket so they can get the Celebration horse, but would it be a problem if I got myself a general admission ticket instead? The kids aren't interested in the contests and workshops that would come with their AA ticket anyway so I wouldn't need access to those. Thanks for your help! You have the best Breyerfest info I've found! Comments are closed.
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