Let's Talk BreyerFest... Event Models, That Is!

 Let’s Talk BreyerFest… What Are The Models Called Again, That Is?!

There are several different types of models for sale during BreyerFest, but there are so many terms that get thrown around during the planning that no one can seem to keep them all straight. However, I am here to help you with that!

So, let’s get into it!

Ticket Models: Ticket Models are also known as Event Models when Breyer talks about them. These are the models that come with the certain tickets that you can purchase for the event. These include the Celebration Horse and the Event Stablemates. At the in person event, the Celebration Model comes with the VIP and the All Access Ticket and the Event Stablemates come with the General Access Ticket. At a virtual event, the Online Traditional Tickets come with the Celebration Model and the Online Stablemate Access Tickets come with one randomly selected Event Stablemate.

VIP- One Celebration Horse Model and One Full Set of Event Stablemates

All Access Ticket- One Celebration Horse Model

General Access Ticket- One randomly selected Event Stablemate (if they are not busy, you are typically allowed to choose yours.)

Online Traditional Access- One Celebration Horse Model

Online Stablemate Access- One randomly selected Event Stablemate

Special Runs: These models do not change with the different type of events. They always stay the same in name. These models are available to the VIP, All Access, and Online Traditional Ticket Holders. There are typically nine of these models and one is normally an animal. The names are the only thing that traces back to the theme of the event as the molds and the colors are normally just a pick of the Breyer artists. The Special Runs also include one Surprise Special Run that remains hidden until the first day of BreyerFest.

VIP-two Special Runs that you select and pay for at the time that you purchase your ticket

All Access- two Special Runs per ticket purchased. You will use the Special Run Preference List to order the Special Runs in the order that you like them and Breyer will select the two for your ticket based on that information.

Online Traditional Access- One Special Run. You will use the Special Run Preference List to order the Special Runs in the order that you like them and Breyer will select the one for your ticket based on that information.

*Please Note: The Surprise Special Run is still a Special Run. It is not a separate thing outside of the rest of the Special Runs. If this is what you want to select at the top of your list, then you will need to put this. Just keep in mind that you will not know exactly what the mold and colors will be until the first one is opened after purchase during BreyerFest.

Limited Editions: These are the models that cause the absolute most confusion because they have underwent a name change so fast that your head is likely still spinning, I know that mine is! The Limited Edition Models consist of up to three Traditional Sized models, one Classic (Freedom) sized model, one single Stablemate model, one set of Stablemate models, one plushie, and one Crystal (which is made of crystal and is about Curio scale). At an in person event, these models are not all located in the same place. The three Traditional sized models are located in the Breyer Store on the Concourse of the Covered Arena and the other models are located at the Pop up Stores around the park. So at the in person event, the three Traditional Models are typically called the Store models and the others are called the Pop Up Tent Models. However, since at a virtual event, the models are all in one store, it was confusing to call them by two different names so they were combined and called Limited Edition Models. All Ticket Holders are able to purchase these models during the event. You are limited to purchasing them one at a time, but you can purchase as many as you want before they sell out.

VIP: select and pay for two Limited Editions at time of ticket purchase and the ability to buy as many as you want during the event.

All Access Ticket: The ability to purchase Limited Editions during the event.

General Access Ticket: The ability to purchase Limited Editions during the event

Online Traditional Access Ticket: The ability to purchase Limited Editions during the event

Online Stablemate Access Ticket: The ability to purchase Limited Editions during the event.

Raffle Models: There are two Raffle models that are offered at the in person BreyerFest- one for Saturday and one for Sunday typically. These are typically on a Premiere Club model that has not been released to the public yet with an in depth colorway. There are 26 of each model made- 25 for the Raffle and one for the Live Auction. The exact details of the Raffle will be released in time. Tickets are cash only in person. The exact prices will be announced later on as they could change. All In Person Ticket Holders can enter the Raffles. Last year, there was a Raffle for the virtual Ticket Holders as well.

Live Auction Models: These models are truly one of a kind pieces that are from the Breyer Archive Room. Each year, a selection of around 18 lots is selected to be auctioned off to benefit charities that Breyer chooses. These models go for high prices, so keep that in mind if you wish to participate.

Prize Models: These models are prizes for the various contests that Breyer has during BreyerFest. No matter what form the event takes place as, there are still contests and there will be prize models. These Prize Models are for the Best Customs Contest, the Diorama Contest, and the Costume Contest. Breyer will post the rules for each contest after the first of the year as they are releasing information about BreyerFest so please hold off on commenting about the contests before then. The Prize models are extremely limited and are not easy to win, but you never know what might win!

Open Show Prizes: The BreyerFest Live Open Show has a Overall Champion and Overall Reserve Champion models. These are extremely limited models and can only be won by winning the show. The online shows do not have those prize models, however they do have models that are awarded to winners and they can be, but are not limited to Special Runs, Limited Editions, and more.

I hope that this has helped you understand the crazy model terminology that is used during BreyerFest!