Item: 430040
Exclusively for Breyer Collector Club members! Breyer test run models are initial decos painted up to see how a particular color might look on a particular sculpture. Or, they may be created to test out a painting technique or new colorway. Not all test run models are used, and they may vary over time as different painting techniques are developed and tested. Each model has a fixed price, and interested members enter a random draw for the ability to purchase the test piece.
Dappled black models have long been prized among vintage Breyer collectors. Perhaps the best-known dappled black model is the Belgian, produced only for a short time in the 1960s. This colorway was revived in 2018 with Ulysses, an Andalusian stallion on Chris Hess’ iconic Legionario mold.
Created for the 7th edition of the Breyer Vintage Club, Ulysses was released with a glossy finish. Did you know that we toyed with the idea of releasing him with a matte finish, though? This test model was created to compare the two finishes side-by-side, making him a true piece of Breyer history.
Breyer by CollectA African elephant calves are born after a gestation period of about 22 months. The calves are cared for by their mother and other young females in the group, known as allomothering. African elephants are highly intelligent, and...
Breyer by CollectA The red kangaroo is the largest of all kangaroos, the largest terrestrial mammal native to Australia, and the largest extant marsupial. It is found across mainland Australia. This species is a very large kangaroo with long, pointed...
Breyer by CollectA The blue whale is a marine mammal and is the largest animal known to have ever existed. It has been measured up to 98 ft in length and with a maximum recorded weight of 173 tonnes (190...
