If you are a collector (and are not living under a rock) you know BreyerFest is just a few days away. BreyerFest is a massive gathering of model horse collectors, in the horse capital of the world (Lexington, KY), put on by Breyer Animal Creations themselves. It is indeed the mecca of everything model horse […]
Do Your Research. It’s a sellers’ market out there. Doesn’t matter if you are selling collectible plastic horses, real estate or vehicles. It’s a sellers’ market. What’s driving it? In regards to model horses, I suppose it could be driven by the pandemic – people not spending money on things we used to, pre-COVID. Since […]
The In-Between Mare – one of the most sought after Breyer models ever produced. But, it was never officially produced. I really had no intention of adding the In-between Mare to the Breyer Value Guide, simply because they are so rare and hard to find that putting a value on them would be futile. The […]
Huckleberry Bey, model #472, is a Breyer portrait model created by Kathleen Moody in 1999, based on the real Arabian National Champion stallion Huckleberry Bey++ (1976-1992) from the legendary Varian Arabians in California. The original model was a matte bay with three socks and a star and stripe and is now retired. There are 32 […]
BreyerFest always comes with its fair share of frustration as you try to navigate through throngs of people, wait in long lines, and sweat. But 2020 was definitely a different ballgame. Sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, Breyer decided to evolve BreyerFest into an on-line virtual format rather than cancelling it all together. In the short […]
Do you have a collection of model horses that are taking up space and collecting dust? Maybe they haven’t even seen the light of day in years! If you are ready to reclaim your space, there are plenty of model horse collectors out there willing to help you out. But, are your model horses worth […]
Article and photos contributed by Kelly Coultas. For several years in the 1990s and early 2000s, the popular shopping channel QVC ran a Breyer segment, featuring a different special run each show. In 2002, they featured two Stablemate collections called the Silver Cup Series. Both came in a sturdy blue decorative box with a foam insert to protect […]
The Arabian Stallion was sculpted by Maureen Love Calvert and was originally produced in porcelain by the Hagen Renaker Company from 1959 to 1972. In the mid-1970s, Breyer leased this, and other mini horse designs from Hagen Renaker to create their Stablemate line of plastic miniature horses. This line is referred to the “G1” or […]
This past weekend I went to a local toy show that I always hear about, but have never been able to go to. The event always sells out (225 tables!) so I had to check it out while I had the opportunity. When I arrived, the place was packed! Buyers were shoulder to shoulder…almost reminded […]
Breyer’s Arabian Mare Stablemate has been a long-time favorite of many collectors since her original release in 1975. Standing with her neck arched and ears back, she conveys a look of calm and sweetness… irresistible to many. The Arabian Mare was sculpted by Maureen Love Calvert and originally produced in ceramic by the Hagen Renaker […]
The Stablemate line was first introduced in 1975, when 16 new, 2.5″ tall model horses were released. All 16 models were sculpted by Maureen Love Calvert and were originally produced in china/ceramic by the Hagen-Renaker Company. These molds are called (amongst most hobbyists) “G1” or “Generation 1” molds. Here are the sixteen G1 Stablemate molds: […]
Well, OK…we are all guilty of overspending at BreyerFest! Me included. Although you cannot control or make any deals on the BreyerFest exclusive special runs, you can still be a savvy shopper while you are browsing the vendor booths at the Horse Park, or shopping till you drop at the room sales and swap meet […]
I am happy to report that I have recently been able to complete and upload the Classic scale values. I brought on some help, and her input has really spurred on the process. There is still a lot of work yet to be done, and I want to thank all of you who are supporting […]
With BreyerFest a good four months behind us now, it’s time to take a look at the secondary market values of the special run models. At this point, the values are leveling out as the initial demand for most of them begins to wane. Breyer seems to be doing a good job over the past […]
Once again, Breyer did not disappoint with their choice of mold for the 2017 Stablemate Club Gambler’s Choice. Just as they did last year, Breyer chose one of the most popular Stablemate molds to release in a variety of eye-catching colors – to drive collectors crazy. And again it has! Fylkir is his name, and […]
Buckshot and the new Mustang Mare….each has their own following, but neither are considered a crowd favorite. When I recently received Breyer’s latest Collectors Club special run Moondance, it was at that point I realized how similar they really are. When the Mustang Mare mold was first released via the Premier Club as Forever Saige, […]
“Live” model horse shows are hobby events that allow collectors to dust off their models and showcase them to compete against other similar models. Many shows offer different divisions to include various kinds of model horses including original finish, custom finish, chinas, and artist resins. These models are then generally judged on how well they represent […]
If you have been in the collectibles game for any amount of time at all, you know that the value of any piece is subjective and is actually determined by the active buyers and sellers in that particular market. The buying and selling venue can also play a major role in the determination of a […]
With the launch of the on-line Breyer Value Guide right around the corner, you will have access to my years of research and experience within the hobby. Learn what models are trending and which ones are cooling off. Worry less about paying too much. Learn how to competitively price your sale models. When you have […]
As I am finishing up my holiday shopping (on-line, of course) I came across a few neat vintage Breyers selling on Ebay that I wanted to share with you. This first listing is an excellent example of how vintage boxes and packaging can really increase the value of the model inside. Alone, even in mint […]
As I was browsing eBay this morning looking for some awesome Breyer finds, I couldn’t help but be distracted by all of the Make A Wish models that were getting a lot of interest, and bids! So, I changed my plan for today’s blog and decided to feature Breyer mold #706, Make a Wish. Also […]
Since I spend a lot of time researching Breyer model horse values on line, I thought it would be fun to share some of the Breyers I find that you just don’t see everyday. First up is a fairly new, yet very popular model. Bluegrass Bandit was the first model released in 2008 on this […]
With the introduction of the 2017 Breyer Vintage Club, I thought it would be interesting to look back at the previous Vintage Cub releases. Which colors and molds proved to be most popular and in demand? Introduced in 2012, the Breyer Vintage Club combines vintage molds with vintage inspired colors, in combinations not previously released. […]
In “Throwback Thursday” style, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the surprise model from BreyerFest 2015, Quelle Surprise on the Lonesome Glory mold. How has their availability and values held up? As with the Sambra Supresa models of 2016, the Quelle Surprises were released in four colors, with glossy and […]
A little late for a post-Breyerfest blog, but each year I like to report on the surprise models to document their run numbers and the prices they are selling for on the secondary market. Esprit was the mold of choice for the BreyerFest 2016 Sambra Supresa surprise models. Already a popular model among collectors, Esprit’s previous […]
With the recent release of “Patriot,” the Limited Edition translucent red, white and blue American Saddlebred, let’s take a look at Breyer’s mold #571 and how some of it’s releases are doing on the collectability values market. The American Saddlebred mold was first introduced in 2000 as the Breyer 50th Anniversary Mantlelpiece Clock (and a […]
I can’t speak for every collector, but it is hard to deny the popularity of Breyer’s Nokota model. First released in 2007 as a benefit model promoting the Nokota Horse breed, this spunky mustang has stolen the hearts of many collectors. Regular run releases of this mold have been very limited, and have typically only […]
I think it is safe to say most Breyer collectors look forward to this time of year because of the winter silver filigree decorator special runs! Breyer’s latest Collector Club Web Special release, Sugarloaf, is a stunning silver filigree decorator on the Croi Damsha mold. If you were watching eBay just a couple weeks prior […]
Breyer was quick to publish the Quelle Surprise run numbers right after BreyerFest this year. In case you have not seen it, here are the numbers (from breyerhorses.com.) “Each model was created as a matte as well as a glossy, however only 120 glossy models of each color exist! The number of pieces for each […]
Another BreyerFest is in the books. For all of you lucky enough to attend, I hope you have since recovered. It was hot, it was crowded, and there were lines and lines. The special run offerings this year seemed to please most everyone. Most were fairly easy to acquire (if you didn’t mind standing in […]
Thanks for visiting our site! Very soon, you will be able to access and download value guides on all of your favorite molds. The hobby has been in need of a current value guide for a while now, and the goal for this site is make this information available once again. The site will be […]