The 2025 BreyerFest was the oddest one I've ever had and I still feel somewhat disconnected from it.
A lot of that was due to the fact that we were in the middle of a family gathering and I only got to watch a little of the live stream. I shopped, but I never watched the evening show, the live auction, or any seminars or workshops. (Including my own! I started it but was interrupted by a family activity.) I may watch some this weekend before Breyer takes it down permanently on July 31.
Having said that, my BreyerFest models arrived yesterday and I got my most wanted models - the Silver and the Old Timer!
To the Ties that Bind Us (blue version)
He's very dark for a true wedgewood color, but he does have the whitish shading that early wedgewoods had.
Hats Off to You, the Old Timer mold.
The paint job on mine is really nice
and the "75" on his face is very readable.
I'll probably open the black hat and put it on him but keep the party hat safe in its plastic wrapper.
The Equestral Crystalworks line only produces one piece a year and it is always sold at BreyerFest.
Standing Ovation is gorgeous. I love the crystal line and have often wished that Breyer produced more than one piece a year. (Christmas would be perfect!) I'd buy them!
The Mystery Surprise Horse was a let down for me. I had so hoped for a Proud Arabian Mare and honestly feel it was a missed opportunity that she (or another iconic mold) was not used.
Totilas is a lovely mold, but in my opinion, there are other molds that represent Breyer's 75th Anniversary much, much better and are considered iconic molds for the company. (See Note below.)
I opened my first Totilas and found the matte flaxen liver chestnut.
The pearly mane and tail are especially nice.
This one is for sale or trade - $80 (I paid $90) plus shipping if you want to buy it; contact me if you have a trade in mind.
Today's project is to get them all tagged and shelved, and then 2025 BreyerFest will be well and truly over for me.
Note: I am aware that there are myriad reasons behind the choices Breyer makes for its BreyerFest models (including the surprise pieces) most of which we collectors are not privy to. Many of those decisions have to do with sales as well as making collectors happy. And I do think that Breyer listens to its customer base.
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