BreyerFest 2021 Horse of a Different Color
Fact Post and Information Station
If you have not joined our FB Group, the links here are for the files in that group. You are welcome to join, but it is not needed as the files are here in the Blog as well.
BreyerFest Basics
*BreyerFest is July 16, 17, and 18 2021
*BreyerFest takes place on Breyer’s website
*BreyerFest runs from 10 AM EDT on Friday until 4 PM EDT on Sunday
*BreyerFest is in Eastern Daylight Time
*There is much more to do than buy models! There will be workshops available to certain ticket holders, free seminars for all ticket holders, a Live broadcast all weekend long, videos and interviews of the owners of the horses that inspire the Breyer models, and so much more!
*BreyerFest prices will not change due to the price increase
BreyerFest Ticket Information
*VIP Tickets were $230 as a base price.
*VIP Ticket holders were required to select and pay for two Special Runs and two Limited Edition Models, raising the price from $230 to include the costs of the models.
*VIP Tickets include one Celebration Model, one set of Event Stablemates, two Special Runs, two Limited Editions, access to purchase Limited Editions during the event, special VIP workshops, special VIP SWAG box, and so much more.
*All Access Tickets were $75.
*All Access Tickets included One Celebration Model, access to purchase up to two Special Editions using the Special Run Preference List, access to purchase Limited Edition models, access to the Workshops, access to participate in the Contests (rules and regulations apply, access to the Model Horse Shows, and so much more.
*General Admission Tickets are $20
*General Admission Tickets come with one randomly selected Event Stablemate, access to purchase Limited Editions during the event, access to free seminars, and so much more!
Event Model Information
*There are several different types of models for this event: Event Stablemates, Celebration Horse, Limited Editions, Special Runs, and more
*The Celebration Horse is Danash’s Northern Tempest “Dani”. This model comes with the VIP Ticket and All Access Ticket. You get one per ticket.
The Event Stablemates are a set of four decorator Stablemates: Dada (Blue pinto Arabian), Noveau (Multicolored pinto Fighting Stallion), Roccoco (Rose Gold pinto Smart Chic Olena), and Avant Garde (Purple Lyric Fjord). You get one randomly selected Event Stablemate per General Admission ticket. All Access and General Admission Ticket Holders can purchase one set of Event Stablemates per account.
*The Limited Editions are models that are available to all Ticket Holders. They are: Queen of Hearts, Rheverence+, Apollo del Solis, Favrile, Best of BreyerFest Series 2 Set of Stablemates, Prisma, Pal’s Palette, and Kaleidoscope.
*The Special Runs are models that are available to VIP and All Access Ticket Holders. They are: Pollock, Uffington, Tassili, Knossos, Gran Cavallo, Peche Merle, Ansel, Suerat, Seven Arts Surprise.
Shopping Information
*VIP and All Access Ticket Holders are the only ones that are able to purchase the Special Runs
*VIP Ticket Holders have already selected and paid for their Special Runs
*All Access Ticket Holders currently are able to use the Special Run Preference List to rank the Special Runs to their liking.
*You will not be selecting Limited Edition Models for the Special Run Preference List
*All Access Ticket Holders will actually purchase their models in July during the event
*VIP Ticket Holders do not need to use the Special Run Preference List
*General Admission Ticket Holders cannot purchase Special Run Models
*Special Run Models will be randomly selected for your account, using the Special Run Preference List as a guide of how you like them
*The algorithm of how Breyer selects the Special Runs for your account has not been released to the public
*All Ticket Holders can purchase Limited Edition Models during the event in July
*You can purchase as many Limited Editions during the weekend as you want
*The only limit is you are only able to purchase one of each available Limited Edition in one transaction
*Limited Editions can sell out from your cart.
*Special Runs cannot be sold out of your cart.
*You have under 4 PM EDT on Sunday, July 18 to pay for your Special Runs
*The time of the Limited Edition Model release during the weekend has not been released yet
*Certain Limited Editions can be back ordered once they sell out during the day
*Once BreyerFest merchandise sells out, they are usually sold out, unless otherwise notified
*The Grab Bag information has not been officially released yet so we do not know how they will be able to be purchased
Shipping Information
*VIP Ticket Holders get free shipping, no matter the location
*All Ticket Holders get a special shipping rate: free for Domestic US, $10 for Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska, and $25 for all International.
*Customs will apply (very likely)
*Everything will start shipping the week after BreyerFest, including VIP purchases, unless otherwise notified
*Back Ordered Models will ship out in December, but are not guaranteed for a Holiday delivery
Workshop Information
*Workshops are available to VIP and All Access Ticket Holders only
*The Majority of the Workshops are free of charge.
*The Supply Lists are available on Breyer’s website
*There are special VIP Workshops
*There are special “Live” Zoom Workshops for a fee
*There are two webinars that you can attend for a fee
Free Activities During The Event
*There are free seminars for all ticket holders
*There are free Live Meet and Greets for all ticket holders
*There is a free Film Festival for all ticket holders
*There are free demonstrations for all ticket holders
Model Horse Photo Shows
*The Model Horse Shows are for VIP and All Access Ticket Holders only
*They are currently either closed or on going
*The Open Show is still accepting registrations until June 18th
*The Champions and Reserve Champions will be announced during BreyerFest
Contest Information
*There are three contests available from Breyer
*VIP and All Access Ticket Holders can enter
*They each have their own specific set of rules
*There are rules and regulations that apply
*There is a Diorama Contest, Best Customs Contest, and the Costume Contest
Raffle Information
*No information has been released yet
Auction Information
*No information has been released yet
BreyerFest Tips and Tricks from RTB
*BreyerFest is entirely up to you
*Take time to watch the videos
*Don’t stress and remember to breathe
*You do not need to have a fast internet connection
*The website will go down at some point, no reason to panic
*You will need to log into your account each morning during BreyerFest or you will not be able to enter
*The group will be here to help you all weekend long
*I will be available during all time zones to help
*Don’t panic over models, the majority can be back ordered
*You have all weekend to buy the Special Runs
*You cannot trade out the Special Runs that you were chosen for, but you can sell or trade them on the secondary market
*Unless otherwise specified, this is the best time to purchase anything that you have been eyeing on Breyer’s website to take advantage of the shipping.
*You will see multiple shipping charges, but they will be refunded after the event. You will only be paying one shipping charge in total for the event.
*Definitely make sure to read the files here in the group. They are still great information!
*Feel free to share your BreyerFest purchases here in the group, even if it is not a Breyer model.
*Please try to keep it positive. It can and will get stressful, but I only ask that you do not bring the complaints to the group because sadly we cannot do anything about it.
*I do not work for Breyer, but I will do my best to help you troubleshoot problems during the event.
*I hope that you have an amazing BreyerFest and I hope that I have helped you somewhat.
