SR FAQs

BreyerFest Special Run Models! 

We aren’t going to start revealing these beauties to you just yet, but we do have some information we want to brush up on before tickets go on sale in February.

We talked about this year’s ticket types here and went into a little more about what those tickets have access to here, but we know that a big question many potential ticket buyers have is – what are Special Run models and how do I get them?

What are Special Run Models?

If you’re new to BreyerFest, Special Run models are a category of models made exclusively for BreyerFest.  That means, these models are only sold at (or during) BreyerFest and not in stores or as a part of Breyer’s regular online offerings.  These models have names that are inspired by each year's BreyerFest theme, but don't necessarily "fit" the theme with their breeds or colors.  But they are always beautifully decorated models representing a variety of breeds and colors, including fun decorator models!

How many options are there?

The total number of models offered varies from year to year, but in recent years there have been nine different options, including a non-horse animal option. Within each option we may or may not have included some surprises or variations - like ½ the run is glossy, mane or tail variations, split color runs, or the entire model is a Surprise!  These variations are not released, and you won’t know which models have variations until you purchase your model BreyerFest weekend.  In-person attendees have access to all the different Special Run model options, while online attendees have access to a limited selection of the Special Run model options.  Which specific Special Run Models each ticket type has access to will be noted on the Exclusive Models page on BreyerHorses.com once we start revealing things to fans later in the winter.

What is the “Surprise” Horse?

If you’re familiar with the Surprise! Girls Run the World from 2024, you might remember that fans didn’t know anything about this model (mold or colors) until it was revealed at BreyerFest.  With the "Surprise” Special Run model option you won't know anything about the model you are getting until you purchase the model on site and then open it. 

For our Online Traditional Access ticket holders, you’ll likely learn what the variations are during BreyerFest weekend.  If you were assigned a Surprise model as one of your Special Run selections in your account, you’ll be able to see the logo for the Surprise model in your assignments on your account, but you won’t know which of the variations you’ll be getting until you receive your models in the mail after you purchase them.

Are Special Run tickets included in the cost of my VIP, All-Access, or Online Traditional Access tickets?

Special Run models are not included with the cost of your BreyerFest ticket; they must be purchased at an additional cost, even for VIPs.  Prices and quantities will be listed on the Exclusive Models page on BreyerHorses.com and generally range from $65 to $85 each.

If you are an All-Access ticket holder, these models must be picked up and paid for on site at BreyerFest.

VIP and All-Access ticket holders will be able to purchase up to two (2) Special Run models per ticket; Online Traditional Access ticket holders will be able to purchase up to two (2) Special Run models per ticket but will have access to a selection of the total number of options, not all of them.  In 2025, Online Traditional Access ticket holders will have access to five of the nine available options.

What does the purchase process for Special Run models look like?

This is where things get slightly more complicated (but only slightly) since All-Access and Online Traditional Access ticket holders have a bit of a multi-step selection process, but a simple purchase process. 

• VIP ticket quantities will be limited, but if this is the ticket type you purchase, you’ll be able to pre-select and pre-pay for your two (2) Special Run models at the time of your ticket purchase. Simple as that!  You will receive an email with a Master QR code valid for all your included and pre-paid models. Just scan the code at each redemption location along the VIP line to pick up your models.  These models are reserved for you, so you can pick them up any time during BreyerFest weekend that is convenient for you.  No need to stand in line if there is one, simply come back to the VIP Tent when the line is gone.

• All-Access ticket buyers will be able to purchase up to two (2) Special Run models per All-Access ticket.    
  • Ticket holders who purchase their All-Access tickets prior to the Preference Form deadline in June (the exact deadline date will be announced when tickets go on sale in February) will be emailed preference forms allowing them to rank this year’s Special Run models in order of their preference. Accounts with multiple All-Access tickets can choose to either do a master list or individual lists for each ticket. 
  • Based on your place in the virtual “line” and your submitted preferences, models will be assigned to your account and you’ll be emailed a master QR code that contains your RESERVATION codes corresponding to the Special Run models you’ve been assigned within your Master QR code. You will know what models you’ve been assigned before BreyerFest.  These models are reserved for you and you can pick up your models anytime that is convenient for you during BreyerFest weekend! 
  • If you do not submit a preference form, the models on your list were not available when your place in the virtual line is reached, or you purchase your All-Access ticket after the Preference Form deadline in June, you’ll be emailed a Master QR code with WILD CARD allocations. This Master QR code can be scanned for your choice of any of the remaining Special Run models on site at BreyerFest.  They are not for a specific Special Run model, and it’s highly likely that not all nine options will be available.
    • It is also possible that you can receive a combination of Special Run RESERVATION tickets and WILD CARD allocations. This can happen if only some of the models on your Preference List were available when your place in the virtual line is reached, but not all of them.
  • Either way, whether you have RESERVATION Special Run allocation or WILD CARD Special Run allocation, all All-Access ticket holders must pay for their Special Run models at BreyerFest.

• Online Traditional Access ticket buyers will be able to purchase up to two (2) Special Run Models per ticket but will have access to a selection of the available Special Run models to choose from (not all of them).  In 2025, Online Traditional Access ticket holders will have access to five of the nine available options, which will be noted on the Exclusive Models page as models are released.
  • Buyers who purchase their tickets prior to the Preference Form deadline in June (the exact deadline date will be announced when tickets go on sale in February) will be emailed preference forms allowing them to rank this year’s Special Run models in order of their preference. Accounts with multiple Online Traditional Access tickets can choose to either do a master list or individual lists for each ticket. 
  • Based on your place in the virtual “line” and your submitted preferences, models will be assigned to your account and these models will be made available for you to purchase during BreyerFest weekend.
  • If you do not submit a preference form, purchase your tickets after the Preference Form deadline, or the models on your list were not available when your place in the virtual line is reached, models will be randomly assigned to your account for purchase during BreyerFest weekend.
  • Either way, you will find out which models you have been assigned access to purchase when you log into your account BreyerFest weekend. You will not know which models you’ve been assigned prior to BreyerFest weekend.
  • You are not required to purchase the model(s) assigned to your account. If you purchase multiple Online Traditional Access tickets to BreyerFest and have multiple Special Run models to choose from, you can buy some, all, or none of the models available to you – your choice!

We hope this information was helpful to fans.  If you have a question about Special Run models that was not answered in this post, share in the comments and we will add it in!

Have a great weekend!  We have some big news coming your way next week!