Let’s Talk BreyerFest...Micro Runs Within the Special Runs, That Is!

 Let’s Talk BreyerFest...Micro Runs Within the Special Runs, That Is!

Each year, the Special Runs cause a lot of excitement during BreyerFest planning and definitely during BreyerFest. However, there are times when Breyer likes to add little surprises to the Special Runs. This does not mean that there are huge changes or that they will pull a release. It does mean that sometimes, Breyer likes to add micro runs.

A Micro Run is a run of models that is small, so for this situation, it means that some times Breyer add a few models in the Special Runs that are maybe a different color, glossy, a different mane and tail, and other fun little surprises. No one can really dictate what they will be each year, however we have seen the following: Special Runs that were split glossy and matte (meaning that half of the release was glossy and the other half was matte.), Special Runs that were split with different manes and tails (meaning that a portion of the release had one sort of mane and tail and the other portion had another mane and tail type.) This has happened many times through the years, but it does not happen each year.

Typically, we can say that there will be a matte/glossy release, but until Breyer makes that announcement, it is all happy speculation. 2021 gave us more of the micro runs than we have ever seen before. Each and every Special Run for 2021 had a micro run or even half of the models were different and it all certainly fit within the theme.

What will we see this year? Who knows! But do keep in mind that when you open your Special Runs and you see something slightly different than what has been shown, don’t be alarmed! You could be the recipient of a micro run model and that is special! Remember that prices are determined by the second hand market, if you would be looking to sell it, and we cannot predict what that might be.

*As a side note: If your model is scratched or slightly damaged, Breyer does not accept returns or refunds. They will only exchange if your model is fatally damaged. This is not currently on the Breyer website, but it is how it has been ran for several years now.

I know that I sort of talked in a circle with this one and I am very sorry for that. The breakdown is that Breyer likes to throw in surprises every so often and there could be different colors, finishes, and manes and tails in the Special Run releases so definitely do not be surprised if you get something slightly different than what was showcased on the Breyer website when they were releasing the Special Runs.

I hope that this helps!