BreyerFest 2022 Ticket Models

We've discussed the Special Runs and the Limited Editions for BreyerFest so far, so let's chat about the models you get with your tickets. This year's BreyerFest has two types of tickets - in person and virtual. Each ticket type has tiers of access. In person tickets have VIP tickets (which come with one Celebration Model, a full set of Event Stablemates, the ability to preorder two Special Runs and two Limited Editions, as well as other perks), All Access tickets (which come with one Celebration Model and the ability to buy two Special Run models at the event), and General Admission models (which come with one randomly selected Event Stablemate). The virtual tickets have two options: Online Traditional Access (which comes with one Celebration model and the ability to enter online photo shows and contests) and Online Stablemate Access (which comes with one randomly selected Event Stablemate). Neither virtual ticket offers access to Special Run models, though both allow ticket holders to purchase Limited Edition models. For more information on which model is which, please check out my posts on each, linked above. 

Now, onto the Celebration Horse for this year. Meet Nikolas: 

Nikolas, the 2022 Celebration Horse

NIkolas is a portrait of a German Riding Pony - yes, this means there are two German Riding Ponies for BreyerFest this year, as Chardonnay is a Limited Edition portrait model. I really want to know who at Breyer has a soft spot for the breed. Nikolas is also on a brand new mold sculpted by Brigette Eberl. Nikolas is the fifth Celebration Model to be on a brand new mold - the others being Rejoice (1998), Alborozo (2008), Roxy (2009), and Imperador (2016). 

As for the Event Stablemates, there are four this year. 

Lakritz

First up is Lakritz, on the G4 Warmblood mold in a glossy dark dapple gray. I love that his braids are done in the German flag colors! I think this is the first time the braids have been painted on this mold, but I'd have to dig out my conga to check for sure. 

Spaetzle

Next we have Spaetzle on the mini Alborozo mold. He's done in a lovely buckskin pinto. They've used Alborozo for so many unicorns that I'm stoked to see him in a normal horse color, and this one looks exceptionally well-done. 

Brezel 

The next Event Stablemate is Brezel, on the min Fell Pony mold. This mold hasn't had much use, with four traditional releases and just one stablemate release. I'm glad to see Breyer utilizing her! Breyer describes her as a chocolate flaxen reminiscent of a Black Forest Horse, but she seems to have the same silver used for her main and tail that Breyer uses for their silver bay and silver black horses. However, it is worth noting Breyer used the silver for another Black Forest Horse inspired set - Hansel and Gretel, BreyerFest 2011 Special Runs. 

Doppelbock

The final Event Stablemate is Doppelbock, a dapple bay on the mini Clydesdale Stallion mold. Doppelbock has the altered loose and and tail first seen on the Stablemate Club release Atticus last year. I like how Breyer is using the mini versions of vintage molds to introduce alternate versions of the molds. The loose mane and tail gives so much life to the old Clydesdale Stallion! 

Like with the Special Runs and Limited Editions, I think Breyer knocked the ticket models out of the park. I find it interesting that three of the four Event Stablemates are miniaturized traditional molds too! I hope they offer the Event Stablemates as a four pack to purchase like they did last year - otherwise I'll be paying for four General Admission tickets (or crossing my fingers to be selected for a VIP ticket again). 

Monthly Round Up: February Collection Additions!

 Welcome back to the monthly round up! So my first purchases of February were actually paid for at the end of January 😅 

Glossy and Matte Astrid

First up are my Astrids! I had these two on time payments from my friend Kelly, and she sent so many goodies along with them! (My cats in particular went nuts for the catnip mice!) I was obsessed with Astrid from the moment I saw her, but I'm not financially in a place to join the Premier Club, so I was resigned to having to find her on the secondhand market twice over, and the preorder prices from most people was more than I could swing at the time. Luckily, Kelly had ordered one of each and was looking to sell them for a reasonable price on time payments. The Paso Fino stablemate is one I was missing from my conga who snuck along for the ride. 

My cat photobombing to steal his treats

G1 Thoroughbreds! L-R: Swaps, two Thoroughbred Mares, Citation

Like many in the model horse community, I am obsessed with the G1 Stablemate molds sculpted by Maureen Love. They have the kindest faces. Their popularity makes them a little tough to get a hold of for a reasonable price, so I like to buy small lots of them if possible. The Swaps and the Citation are new additions, while the Thoroughbred mares are variations of ones I already have. 

Jade 

My next arrival was pretty exciting! I had bid on an ebay auction for Jade, and I got outbid just barely over the top amount I was willing to spend on him. I was a little bummed because he's one of the last I need for my G3 Mustang conga. Imagine my surprise when the next day I had a second chance off from the seller, and just the right price! Now I just need to hunt down a Tortuga to complete this set...

Dax and his travel buddy 

I'm in the Stablemate Club, so of course Dax was one of my purchases this month. The chalky Roy was his ride buddy, and he just looks marvelous. 

Sshameless and Heartland High Tech 

I've been wanting a Sshameless for a while (I do love Sham!) but he's been more than I've been willing to pay. I've also had a love for the Hackney Pony develop, so when these two got listed for super cheap I snapped them up. 

Hickstead

Hickstead is another I've been wanting but couldn't find for the right price (particularly with his blanket), but this one popped up, with blanket, for an acceptable price. I'm very much of the mindset that if you wait long enough, you'll find the model you want for the price you're willing to pay. This Hickstead may have a few small rubs, but I didn't want him to show, I wanted him because I liked him. It's perfectly fine if not every model in your collection is LSQ, so long as you collect what you like. 

And the group picture! I'm very happy with my additions this month 😊