
r/BreyerHorses

How bad is unboxing?
My best friend gave me a Seal Bay mule for my birthday (one of my chases!) and he's boxed. I'd really like to display him next to buckeye, but since it's been in its original packaging since at least 2000, I feel a bit guilty unboxing it. Should I just leave him in it?
(The box is mildly damaged itself, but nothing severe)
Companion Animal Customs
I didn't like the all white Sheltie, so I made it a color headed white blue merle. Really like how it came out!
I had a chocolate lab with a lot of paint damage, so I turned it into a German Shorthaired Pointer, and then a couple of 1:12 scale 3D printed cows I got on eBay. I've really enjoyed splatter painting!
Online Breyerfest Ticket Advice Needed!
So this is my first time ever getting any kind of ticket and I am super excited, but extremely nervous about my special Run horses because there were only four horses that I wanted to from the special runs and two from the limited edition runs because they are horses that I already Conga and I thought that was interesting because I know there are a few popular models that I collect but anyway, so here are my quick questions for online tickets. If someone someone’s already answered these I’m so sorry.
OK number one is the silly question but when should I log on in order to purchase my horses? Does the web site exclusive one that I know anyone can purchase it who has a ticket but does that one go on sale at the same time?
Is there virtual Clarion shopping and is it through the vendor or is it through the company?
My second question is, does anyone have specific suggestions on things to definitely attend as far as like the online viewing experience. To make it easier if you wanna answer in general so that anyone who reads this notes totally cool. My personal thing is I am a customizer. I am very interested in horse genetics horse breeds. I’m interested in liberty so I’m not as super into the higher echelon of horse competition, but I love interesting, traditional kind of more unique things as long as they are not like abusive to the horse. (for instance I’m not a big fan of the dancing horses in. I don’t wanna make any generalizations. I know that it’s some where in a Spanish-speaking country that’s not Spain or I almost said Portugal but they speak Portuguese. That’s silly. I think it’s Latin America, but they hit the horses feet to get them to do the high stepping thing I can’t that’s too much for me. Same thing with big lick ) so things like that I’m not into, but if it’s an interesting cultural thing, I would love to be able to see stuff like that.
And anything you just think is really cool.
When it comes to the SE horses, if you happen to only have access to certain horses, do you suggest purchasing them anyway and then trading them for the ones you want in case somebody wanted one of the ones you got assigned? I don’t really understand how any of this works because it says that the one that I personally signed up for sold out already, which is Oseberg who I probably spelled very incorrectly. I did fill out a preference sheet specifically for that horse and the surprise horse, but I have no idea how that works.
And the last thing was just any other random suggestions that you have just tips tricks don’t miss anything along those lines. I also really love just seeing different breeds I am a huge fan. I’m actually thinking about putting together a super comprehensive guidebook to like every breed on the planet that exist exists because I had a really hard time assigning breeds to my horses (even though I don’t do any shows with them because none of none of my horses are in good enough shape because I drop things like it’s my job but I still wanted them to each have their own breed) and actually that reminds me would you know what I’ll ask after the fest is over because I have an online thing that I think would be really cool to do anyway thank you for your help.
I hope all of you go have an absolutely wonderful time. Don’t forget sunscreen very important. Stay hydrated. And out of everything have fun no matter what even if you don’t get the pick ups you want even if you don’t get to do every single thing you wanna do just remember that it’s a weekend to enjoy yourself and be around the community of people who amazingly enough I didn’t even know still were into this. I started collecting when I was geez maybe 10 or 11 and stopped. I have like two of my carpet herd and now at 43 and incredibly happy to see that the community is still going strong and there’s still so many people who are into these absolutely fantastic plastic wallet, drainers.
;) I also just realized I didn’t really remember that list. I’m so sorry but it’s like four or five questions.
How to get Tractor Supply runs
I have 5 Tractor Supply stores within 30 miles of my house and not one of them even sells Breyers. How can I get the Tractor Supply exclusive runs? Is my only option to look for someone reselling online? I've checked their website too and they never sell the ones I'm looking for. I exclusively collect Stablemates. (I'm mainly asking for future reference as everything I'm currently missing I've attained through other means or are old enough they wouldn't still stock them anyway.)
Massive Collection Sale!!
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Hi! I'm selling my collection because I'm no longer in the hobby and I'm trying to start a small business :)
Starting bids:
Glossy Seurat: $200 + shipping
Honeybear: $75 +shipping
Tassili: $75 + shipping
Diadem and Alcor: $150 + shipping
Yuletide Greetings: $75 + shipping
Misty and Stormy: $20 + shipping
Vintage Family Arabian Stallion and Running Foal: $25 + shipping
Josie: $55 + shipping
Uncalled For: $35 + shipping
Anthem: $30 + shipping
Wilder: $30 + shipping
Gypsy Vanner: $30 + shipping
Brookside Pink Magnum: $15 + shipping
Baltazar $40 + shipping
Hope $20 + shipping
I'm also willing to sell bundles at discounted prices :D
I can take Paypal or Zelle :)
I am taking offers until the end of July, and I'll update this post in the comments as higher offers come in!
I won't be able to take refunds but if a problem happens during shipping I will do my best to help resolve the situation :)
DM me or comment here if you are interested or have any questions! Have a great day! :D
I just got my first ever commissioned custom!
Meet Lady! (Or her full name Lady and the Blues -iykyk!-). She was painted by the very talented KaraHorseCrafts on Etsy (I’ll include a link to her shop down below) and I absolutely love how she came out, especially her two different colored eyes! Super excited to add Miss Lady to my collection!! She’s just so perfect to me!!! :D
Link to KaraHorseCraft’s Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaraHorseCrafts
My newest marketplace find
I scored these off of marketplace. The seller said they were pretty valuable. Just curious if anyone has seen these 2 before
Selling Glossy Seurat!
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Hi! I'm selling this special run model from Breyerfest 2021 because I'm no longer in the hobby :)
Starting offer: $200 + shipping
I can take Paypal or Zelle :)
He is like new and has no scratches.
I am taking offers for 3 days after the first offer, and I'll update this post in the comments as higher offers come in!
I won't be able to take refunds but if a problem happens during shipping I will do my best to help resolve the situation :)
DM me or comment here if you are interested or have any questions! Have a great day! :D
Selling Glossy Danash's Northern Tempest!!!
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Hi! I'm selling this prize model from Breyerfest 2021 because I'm no longer in the hobby :)
Starting offer: $3800 + shipping
I can take Paypal or Zelle.
She is like new and has no scratches. There are however a number of paint errors (see pictures). I have the COA and it will be sent with the model.
I am taking offers until the end of July, and I'll update this post in the comments as higher offers come in!
I won't be able to take refunds but if a problem happens during shipping I will do my best to help resolve the situation :)
DM me or comment here if you are interested or have any questions! Have a great day! :D
Found my dream breyer for a good price.. only problem..
The seller only sells to the US! I must be the most unlucky Australian in the world
UPDATE: contacted them, they don't ship worldwide due to an incident. I understand their situation and I hope them the best ^^
Been playing around with roan colors recently. I am so happy with this one! :D
Breyerfest Questions About Special Run Models and Tickets
I just received the tickets for breyerfest and both tickets have the same models listed. I looked back through my email and I haven’t received any emails about the preference lists or forms to fill out.
Are the models listed on the tickets set in stone or is it just depending on what’s available when we arrive? And secondly, how willing/easy is it to trade models? I have only been once before in 2022 and I’ve never tried to trade or resell before.
For reference both of my tickets say Hirtir and the surprise model. I was hoping for Litha, Oseberg, Aquavit, or Midnattsol. We don’t know what the surprise model is (i think) so i’m okay with that it might be cool but I just don’t collect non-equine models at all.
Any info at all is greatly appreciated!!
Well, I did it...
Thanks for all the helpful advice and feedback in my post about how to decide on who to keep and who to sell. I did end up putting the horses from the last post up for sale. Rio sold relatively quickly, and Fighter & Survivor sold today. Actually feeling bummed to lose that pair - kind of surprised to feel this way! But that's how things go sometimes I guess.
Photos are of some current sale horses and Blue Zeus, who I think I'll be keeping.
Is it wrong to customise an older model while fixing it up?
I bought a rugged lark model in rough condition at a garage sale and I remade him a tail and decided to give him additional markings just to give him a new life. I’m not selling him or ever plan to.
Updated surprise guesses
A few months was ago I posted about guessing this years surprise model at breyerfest and wanted to make an updated list. You will have to click on each picture in order to see the entire thing.
Here are the color break-downs:
Red: already being used at breyerfest this year
Orange: already a surprise previously
Pink: too small, foal, or a vintage mold
Yellow: “other” reasons for being disqualified (not popular, not too new or too vintage, used as an event model recently.) sorry that it’s two different shades of yellow, I had to manually edit some lol.
Blue star: was used in last years auction
Green square: these are just models I would personally like to see lol
I already put the “rules” Breyer tends to follow when picking a surprise mold but I will go over them briefly. I will give a few examples of each rule as well.(Note that these rules aren’t 100% proven or true, Breyer just TENDS to follow this pattern)
Rules that disqualify or lower the chances of a mold:
- Too vintage (Western horse, Man O’War, Five Gaiter)
- Unpopular (Kennebec Count, John Henry, Spirit)
- used as a mold at this breyerfest this year (Orthello, Fjord mare, Etheral)
- already used as a surprise (Flash, Australian stock horse, Lonesome Glory)
- Too small/Pony (Misty, Midnight Tango, Bouncer)
- Foals (Amber, Ashley, Gilen)
- Released as a regular run this year (Lipazzaner, Mustang Mare, Amazign Stallion)
- attending as a guest this year (Vanner Mare, Geronimo)
- used as an event model recently (Criollo, Bristol)
- same breed as last years surprise (Warmblood)
- Having a large base (Standardbred mare, Gaming stock horse)
- so far Breyer has never done a true draft mold. (Shire gelding, Gypsy Vanner)
Rules that increase the chance of a mold being used:
- Been mass produced recently (Weather girl, Walking TB stallion)
- Used in last years auction (Cantering Warmblood, Huckleberry Bey)
- Popular (Friesian Sporthorse, Ruffian)
I’m sure I’ve made some mistakes but this should be the final list of molds that are “most likely” to be the surprise model. (These are just guesses and it is completely possible that it’s one not on this list)
Akhal-Teke - I don’t think this mold is very popular, but it is a newer model and it was used in last years auction.
Andalusian Mare - Would be an odd choice but there’s no argument against it.
Arabian Mare - This mold has 3 variants so it be hard to choice between which one to use. This mold was also used for a guest horse last year.
Ashquar - I actually love this mold, but he hasn’t been used in a while.
Bluegrass Bandit - Was last used as a volunteer model, but I know she’s super popular.
Cantering Warmblood - I know this model is super popular, but I’m not sure if Breyer would break the streak of not using the same breed class back to back.
Cigar - I love cigar, but he isn’t as popular as he used to be. Also used as the celebration model last year.
Desatado - This guy is weirdly likely since he was used as a regular run recently.
FAM - This mold is both very popular and very unpopular.
Friesian Sporthorse - this is my current #1 pick. Popular, used recently, can fit the theme, etc.
Gypsy Vanner - nothing sticks out. Doesn’t seem super likely.
Iberian - more likely than his Gypsy Vanner counterpart, but not a super popular mold. I would actually love it if it was this guy though.
Huckleberry Bey - This guy is probably not popular enough to work. Would be fun though.
In-Between Mare - Same as FAM.
Lipizzaner Mare - could work but is another one that seems like a random choice.
Marwari - hasn’t been used recently. Although it doesn’t disqualify a mold, he really doesn’t fit the them either.
Mustang Mare - I don’t know if she’s popular enough. Was used at an event recently too.
Newsworthy- This guy might be too small to work. He is more pony sized. He also has a huge stand.
Ruffian - Has a hugeee stand and hasn’t been used recently.
Salinero - Too similar to last year’s surprise imo.
Shagya Arabian - not super popular but still possible.
Show jumping Warmblood - was used as a special run last year.
Spanish Stallion - was used as the volunteer model last year.
Standardbred Mare - she’s new and semi popular but does have a huge stand.
Standing QH Mare - she’s very small and not super popular.
Strapless - I love her but she was used as the Christmas surprise last year, which would probably eliminate her.
Trotting Arabian Mare - I love her also but she has been used as a treasure hunt model before.
Walking Thoroughbred - no argument for or against really.
Zippo Pine Bar - Probably not popular enough.
How should I transport my models?
So I have a VIP ticket for Breyerfest this year, and that means I’m going to get ALL the Special Runs and the Celebration horse. Thats 10 traditional models in total. Last year, I only had 2 Special Runs, the Celebration horse, and one more from the gift store. We just carried those in the bags the Special Runs came in but it was still a hassle. My question is how should I get around with all 10 of the horses I’m going to get? Breyer mentioned something about a box for VIP when they revealed the spilts, saying they have been “randomly packed into a portion of the VIP boxes.” Does anyone know what this means? I was considering bringing a wagon but that would be hard to bring around.