Breyerfest 2022, Old News, Post Breyerfest 2021, Old News

 

Okay, old news at this point as we know what next year’s theme is, but here’s the banner anyway:

We are about a week and a half post Breyerfest and the Seven Arts Surprise model remains a mystery. Breyer had stated they would begin shipping the BF models the week of July 26. All of my orders still show the status as unfulfilled, which is fine. In my favor, last week was so crazy and action packed that it sailed past quickly so I didn’t even have time to think about models. I received Fireheart on July 16, and I *still* haven’t opened him up. I wonder how long it will be before the first Seven Arts Surprise surfaces. I had thought that BF boxes would be on the move by Monday (the 26th), so we would start seeing models arriving at people’s homes around today (Wednesday). Some folks are reporting their orders showing an August delivery, which isn’t that outlandish as July is almost over. 

Oh, I did end up ordering a glossy Apollo del Solis. I had decided not to order anything else, and then I caved and bought one. At least I showed some restraint as I didn’t buy a matte one too, lol. All in all, I think Breyer did a good job with this year’s Breyerfest. Stuff in the Breyerfest Store didn’t sell out in two seconds, and the content is available until the end of the month. I really appreciate that as I was unable to watch any of it. I think it’s high time I watched some Breyerfest content before it goes buh-bye and open Fireheart. It’ll be like a fake Breyerfest model opening party. 

Get Your Glossies-Last Day to Order Them!

I generally prefer matte finishes on my models, but sometimes you just have to go with gloss. I bought a glossy Josie in addition to a matte one because she looked so nice in gloss. I had intended to skip getting Apollo del Solis, mostly due to space issues. Seeing him in gloss is making me waver-and I just may have to get one after all. Today is the last day to order, so if you’re like me and still deciding, we better decide soon!  Here are the glossy versions of Josie, Apollo, and Rheverence+. Oh, and check out their boxes- the backgrounds are beautiful.

Josie:

Rheverence+:

Apollo del Solis:

*All photos are from Breyer’s website*

VIP Box Arrival (No SR Models)

 

A Breyer box was left on the porch yesterday (expected delivery). Breyer is holding off on shipping all of the Special Run and Limited Edition models until next week, but they did ship the VIP stuff. The box contained Dani, the 4 pack Event Stablemates, and the VIP box. Starting off with Dani:

Dani is very nicely done, and I’m debating about keeping one (two others should be arriving with the rest of the models). I sold my True North after a few years, and I have to say that was one of the best painted Premier Club models I had ever received. The paint job is the reason I kept it for so long- this is a ‘meh mold’ for me. I don’t dislike it, but I don’t love it either. If I had the room, I probably would have kept True North. As of right now, the Dani debate shall rage while I try to decide if I should keep one.

Also in the Breyer box were the Event Stablemates. Here are the in-hand pictures of the models and their cute little bags.

Dada and bag:

Rococo and bag:

Nouveau and bag:

Avant-garde and bag:

Now onto the VIP swag box and it’s contents. The cylinder thing is lip balm with a sunscreen of 30, I think. I’m still disappointed that it wasn’t hay scented perfume, lol! There is one sheet of stickers and four pins. Everything else is visible as to what it is (i.e., visor, cup, etc.).

Close up of the stickers:

Close up of the pins:

Happy Breyerfest, Everyone!

 

From earlier today:

And then 15 seconds later:

And then, the first day of Breyerfest was in full swing! As soon as Breyerfest went live I popped Kaleidoscope into my cart and completed his purchase by 10:01 am (he was the only must have non backorder item I wanted). Then I went back to the Breyerfest store to shop a little more leisurely, and encountered the inability-to-add-items-to-the-cart glitch.  I was able to finally add the items I wanted, but was unable to add all of my SRs into the cart. I bought the swaggy stuff separately. Here’s what I got:

Geometric horse shopping bag thing:

Some stickers:

And in the apparel department, I bought the dress thing. I got an XL as I don’t know how Breyer’s clothing fits. Not sure if it runs on the small side, so I decided to get a larger size just in case. 

I then went back to get my SR choices paid for. I know we have until Sunday afternoon to make the purchases, but I decided to just get it done and over with today. Shock of shocks, I got all of my choices! My master list was:

1. Uffington

2. Seven Arts Surprise

3. Tassili 

4. Seven Arts Surprise

In addition, I added a glossy Josie and then tossed in a Best of Breyerfest Series 2 Stablemate set since I began liking a few horses in the set. I have a matte Josie coming with the VIP stuff, but I really liked the way Josie looks glossed. Speaking of VIP stuff, apparently the VIP swag stuff has been shipped, but not the models. It seems that all models, VIP or not, will be shipped around July 26th. The wait for the reveal of the Seven Arts Surprise shall continue! I kind of wish that Breyer would reveal the Seven Arts on Sunday evening once the purchase window for Breyerfest SRs closes. Yes, I am impatient…I want to know, lol. The VIP swag stuff:

It includes a visor, cup, sunglasses, stickers, a makeup bag looking thing, and some cylinder thing (to the right of the sunglasses and below the cup). I cannot make out what it is-perhaps roll-on deodorant to bring with you to next year’s Breyerfest? A perfume which smells of hay or fresh cut grass? Lol, my guesses are out there. I have boxes scheduled for delivery today and tomorrow from Breyer. Today should be Fireheart, and tomorrow should be the VIP swag box. I was so excited yesterday when I got a tracking number showing an 11 pound box arriving Saturday. Tricksy Breyer! Hahaha!

Oh, I failed to get up the posts I wanted to before Breyerfest as you all have undoubtedly noticed. I have a few unfinished drafts to work on.  Maybe I will combine them into a single Horse Blizzard post so there isn’t fifty-two separate posts to read. Hmmm…

*All photos are from Breyer’s website*

Breyerfest Swag 2021

 

Breyer has posted a sneak peek of the swag they will be offering for Breyerfest. The swag includes the usual tee shirts, tote bag, water bottle, hat, keychain, umbrella, etc. The Breyerfest swag items can be seen here. It is important to note that all of these items will be dumped in the Breyer store on Friday morning at 10 am EDT, and there will NOT be any restocking of the swag items over Breyerfest weekend. Once the items are gone, they are gone. Other items which will not be restocked over the weekend include Prisma (the crystal horse), Pal’s Palette (the plush), and Kaleidoscope (Limited Edition Stablemate). This translates into a wild time to be had next Friday morning…not sure why Breyer thinks doing one dump is a good idea, but okay then. 

Hahaha, and y’all thought the piranha wouldn’t be back! *Ahem*  Returning to the swag items now, I like the jumper(?) dress thing, the Be Dani tee shirt, and the Team Glossy/Team Matte oval things. I’m not sure if the ovals are stickers or pins, but most likely they are pins. 

Now this really caught my attention. The images of Queen of Hearts (Josie) look blurred and have a tattered outline. With Josie’s unusual markings, she looks sort of like a zombie horse…I love it! I want to get something with this image on it:

The image will probably be sharper in real life, but I love the way this image looks. One week to go until Breyerfest!

*Breyerfest Swag photos from Breyer’s website*

*Piranha photo from free stock image and commentary added by me*

Breyerfest 2021 Auction Models Lots 13-18, PC Fireheart Update, Breyerfest 2021 Event Program

 

Jumping straight to the most exciting item, the auction models! The final auction pieces for Breyerfest 2021 have been revealed! 

Lot 13:

Lot 14:

Lot 15:

Lot 16:

Lot 17:

Lot 18:

I’m so excited about these models, and I won’t even be bidding on any of them, lol. Favorites from this batch of reveals are Fireheart, the Old Timer, Georg, and the Hamilton/Racking Saddlebred Stallion. Lot 14, the Old Timer, reminds one of Jake, the Breyerfest 2002 prize model (20 made):

I really like the red metallic paint on Lot 17, but I would have liked to have seen more of it on the model. There is a lot of white area, and as an auction piece it needs more pizazz (I get that Breyer was going for a Medicine Hat). I still really like him anyway, because I love the Georg mold. Now onto Lot 18 - wowza, the color! Oh how I wish he would be attainable in that color.  So my top 5 favorite auction models for Breyerfest 2021 are:

1. Lot 9, Akhal-Teke

2. Lot 18, Hamilton/Racking Saddlebred Stallion

3. Lot 17, Georg

4. Lot 11, Zebra

5. Lot 5, Goffert

The first Premier Club horse, Fireheart, is finally ready for ordering after delays:

Breyer has provided a print version of this year’s program in addition to a digital one (which is on the website). The paper program is available for purchase to all ticket holders. It is $5.00 and ships free if it is ordered alone. I did order one to add to my never ending pile of Breyer paper things. 

I think that’s it for the moment…

*Auction model photos from Breyer’s website*

*Photo of Jake from the Identify Your Breyer website*

*Photo of Fireheart from Breyer’s email*

*Photo of Breyerfest 2021 Event Program from Breyer’s website*