Let's Talk BreyerFest...Buying Models with an Online Traditional Access Ticket, That Is!

 Let’s Talk BreyerFest...Buying Models With An Online Traditional Access Ticket, That Is!

In this next series of posts, I will be going over exactly how to purchase the Limited Edition and Special Run Models with each ticket type during BreyerFest. The fourth ticket type that we are going to go over is the Online Traditional Access Ticket.

This $65 ticket allows you to purchase one Special Run for each ticket that you have, allows you to purchase Limited Editions during the event, and so much more. As this post is all about buying models, that is all that I will be discussing here. 

Special Runs:

Buying Special Runs with the Online Traditional Access Ticket is not that hard, but it does have a learning curve and it takes way more time to explain it than it does to actually experience it. So exactly how are you going to be buying these models?! You will be using the Special Run Preference List! This hard to explain, but easy to actually fill out list has been used since 2020 and is currently the standard in how to select and receive your Special Runs, to a degree. So how does it all work? First, in order to use this Special Run Preference List, you will need to purchase your Online Traditional Access Ticket before May 14th. If you purchase your ticket after May 14th, you will not be using the Special Run Preference List. Regarding the date: On the Breyer website, it does not state there is a cut off date for the Special Run Preference List, however I will be keeping the above date until we know a bit more, if there is more to know.

Special Run Preference List:

This list allows you to rank the Special Runs in the order that you like them and then send that list back to Breyer to let them know how you would select them. This list does not guarantee that you will receive those models in that order by any means. It is just a list to tell Breyer how you would rank and purchase these models. After May 14th, you will receive an email with a link that will take you to a page on the Breyer website that will list all of the Special Runs and their prices available to you (in person has access to all of them and Online Traditional Access have access to only four). You will scroll down and see that you have two choices- a Master List or an Individual List.

The Master List allows you to rank the Special Runs for all of the tickets on your account in one place. This list is great to use if you are looking to not get as many duplicates. You will see as many number 1s through number 4s for however many tickets that you have on your account. No one is able to tell you how you want to rank the Special Runs and no one can predict exactly which ones will cost more, if you are looking to resell. Fill out the list in the ranking order that you want and make sure to submit the List. Breyer will accept the last list submitted so you are able to change it many times. You will see the option “No Other Options” or something like that and people will tell you to use that if you do not want any other models, but please use this option with caution- You could NOT receive a model!

The Individual List allows you to make a separate list for each ticket on your account. This list is great to use if you want greater control over the models that you want to receive and do not mind duplicates. You will be filling out a list for each ticket so you are able to change the rankings for each list. No one is able to tell you how you want to rank the models and no one can predict which ones will cost more to resell. Rank the Special Runs to your liking! You are able to submit the lists as many times as you want, Breyer will accept the last list submitted. You will see the option “No Other Options” or something like that and people will tell you to use that if you do not want any other models, but please use this option with caution- You could NOT receive a model!

Typically, you will have around 2 weeks in order to complete the Special Run Preference List and return it to Breyer. If you miss this step or you do not want to fill out a list, you will have random Special Runs selected for your account.

On the Friday of BreyerFest, you will know which model (or models, if you have more than one ticket) were selected for your account. You will need to purchase them during BreyerFest weekend or you will miss out on them entirely. You will be paying shipping plus taxes on these models. All BreyerFest purchases will be shipped out in late July.

Actually Buying the Special Runs:

Once they are in your cart, you will be able to pay for them normally, as you would any other purchase from BreyerFest. It is highly, highly recommended by Breyer that they are shipped to the address that is already on file with Breyer, the one used when you purchased your ticket on your account.

Buying Limited Edition Models:

At the event, you are able to purchase as many Limited Editions as you want through the BreyerFest Store. Limited Editions are not limited in how many someone can purchase (they are limited in quantity though). Just head through the BreyerFest Store during BreyerFest and you can buy those awesome Limited Editions. The BreyerFest Store opens at 11 AM EDT on Friday during BreyerFest and remains open all weekend long- per the Breyer website.

Online Traditional Access Ticket Book Inclusions:

Virtual tickets do not get ticket books. Your account that purchased the BreyerFest ticket is your ticket.

And Lastly-

You will be paying for your BreyerFest purchases through Breyer in the typical ways that you purchase models on the Breyer website. If you are purchasing through a vendor, make sure to check which type of payment that they take- not everyone takes PayPal anymore.