The breyer value guide is an uptodate online resource for determining the value and worth of your breyer model horse collection. There are several valuable crossreference tables and an index to help identify specific models, as well as a section on nonmodel collectibles like catalogs, magazines, buttons, and pins. Collecting breyer models is a fun, social hobby that excites people all around the world. Outstanding crossreferences and notations on each mold and model make it easy to use. Over 1,600 fullcolor photographs show models of stallions, mares, and foals in. Someone who collects porcelain plates may not care if theres a tiny chip in the rim if. Models that remind us of horses weve known rate high for most collectors and are valued accordingly, while models that have that somethings just not right look often arent worth the plastic theyre made of. The breyer vintage club is an online club created to celebrate breyer. In hopes of learning more, i turned to nancy youngs 5th edition of breyer molds and models to see if she could shed a little light on the subject. Breyerfest 2016 auction model lot valegro palomino pinto on mold no. Books by sarah tregay, author of love and leftovers and fan art. Founded in 1950, the company, now a division of reeves international, inc, specializes in model horses made from cellulose acetate, a form of plastic, and produces other animal models from the same material as well.
Breyer may reuse each mold many times, depending on the popularity of the individual mold, and will vary the color and other details with each release. Her breyer animal collectors guide won an category bestseller award in early 1999. It includes color pictures of most of the models produced. The categories listed above are how breyer classifies its molds and thats. In 2012, breyer released a black beauty model and book gift set. The categories listed above are how breyer classifies its molds and thats how things are sorted here as well. It was published by collector books and has a total of 382 pages in the book. Breyer horse traditional size plastic chestnut or dark palomino pinto on the stormy mold, done as a portrait model of the character in marguerite henrys book.
This marvelous book covers every known model, production dates, model numbers, variations, and. In order to identify which breyer model you have, youll first need to determine which scale or series category it falls into, from the 1. Breyer animal creations specializes in horses, but they also manufacture dogs, cats, farm animals, and wildlife figures. Information on back issues of just about horses can be found on the identify your breyer website. While i have been a collector since the early 1970s, my knowledge of the details and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Vintage club banner banner should feature older vintage models with collateral card and box sample. Breyer had added thousands of new models and hundreds of new molds.
This book covers every known model, production dates, model numbers, variations, and the true stories behind the horses. For other animal lines please see the companion animals, stablemate animal molds and collectibull pages. Breyer animal creations, catalogs, collectors and collecting, toy horses. Horses, riders, and animals, fifth edition, by nancy young is an encyclopedic book on models made by breyer from 1990 to 1997. How to collect breyer model horses with pictures wikihow. At the time her book was published in 1999, collectors still believed that the diamond concho horses were breyers. It wasnt until several years later in 1973 that breyer first officially designated molds to be of the classic series with the introduction of the arabian stallion, mare, and foal. From the wildlife of north america to the domesticated farm animals, children love to play with and collect animal figurines. Breyer traditional series horses are available in a 1. This edition has 240 new models released in 1996 and 1997 and updated suggested values for all the models 19501997. The title of this book is breyer animal collectors guide and it was written by felicia browell. Over 1,600 fullcolor photographs show models of stallions, mares, and foals in every stance and color variation imaginable. The story of a shetland pony by annie wedekind, tells the tale of a beautiful and pamprered palomino pony who is the star of the city show circuit. There is an extensive section on the history of breyer molding reeves international that makes for some fascinating reading as well.
Breyer animal creations commonly referred to as simply breyer, is primarily a manufacturer of model horses. She published the breyer animal identification guide and the breyer model hunters price guide before publishing the first edition of breyer animal collectors guide in 1998. New edition of a standard, heavily illustrated price guide. Felicia browell has been a breyer animals collector for over 30 years. The listings mention all the stuff you might want to know about a model. Breyer models were traditionally handpainted, so colors and even markings like socks, white faces, and spots could vary wildly depending on the artist and the day. Jul 04, 2017 when i had 300 models i computerized my records and crated the first version of this list. In 2017 breyer purchased collectas exclusive distribution rights for north america. Breyer models begin as beautiful horse sculptures created by leading equine artists that are then cast into a copper and steel mold. This new edition of the encyclopedic reference on five decad. Breyer, horses model horses, animals, collectibles.
New and old companies have come and gone, or changed names. Since there are thousands of different models, you can make your collection completely unique. Action figure collectors, for example, set a high value on figures still sealed in their original packaging, while model horse collectors generally dont care if a model is in the original package or not. The fifth edition of this popular guide is the most. Im always looking for more information, especially for companies and models not listed in this book. Breyer traditional series models capture the mystique of one of natures most majestic creatures and offers detailed portrayals of horses for breyer collectors and equine enthusiasts of all ages. The fury prancer and khemosabi molds are two that most collectors refuse to offer any amount of money for. This new edition of the encyclopedic reference on five decades of breyer plastic molded horses has over 1800 color photos and detailed information on the horses, riders and animals released by the breyer company. Breyer, horses model horses, animals, collectibles picclick. It includes information on production runs and colors, mold marks and variations, breyer. Misty stormy set with book collectible horses by breyer 1157 for sale online. Identify your breyer other model horse manufacturers. Featured pricehigh to low pricelow to high product name az product name za. The horse is on the classics warmblood mold which was sculpted by susan carlton sifton.
Collector information on the hobby, the company, sculptor biographies, model production, molds, colors, markings, and condition are discussed in this new book. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. You can figure out which mold you have by going to the right series category traditional, classic, etc. Breyers other lines are pictured and described in equal detail as well. Catalog runs and special runs, 19501995 by nancy a. Never second guess yourself again when trying to decide if a. Interestingly, it was not actually dubbed traditional until 1975, when the stablemate line was first introduced. The breyer value guide is your online resource for researching the values of breyer model horses and determining what your breyer model horse collection may be worth.
The black beauty that breyer collectors think of most is from the 3040 black beauty and friends family gift set. Breyer horse traditional size plastic palomino pinto on the misty mold, done as a portrait model of the character in marguerite henrys book misty of chincoteague. Our newsletter subscribers are the first to know about breyer product releases, store specials, breyerfest and more. Breyer the most important book for breyer collectors wishing to learn more about breyer collectibility is nancy youngs breyer molds and models. Her last edition only covers production from 1950 through 1997, but no other book has the sheer volume of detail. Horses, riders and animals, 19501997 by nancy atkinson young 1998, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Snowman model and book set this special set combines the breyer portrait model of snowman with the newly released paperback edition of elizabeth letts bestselling novel the eightydollar champion. Just because breyer issues a model as a certain breed, it does not necessarily mean it is the only breed choice. When i had 300 models i computerized my records and crated the first version of this list. Palomino pinto on the misty mold, done as a portrait model of the character in marguerite henrys book misty of chincoteague. Breyer by collecta nothing is more fascinating to a child than to explore the animal kingdom with which we share our planet. Each model is created one at a time from the original mold, which is injected with a special resin selected by breyer for its ability to capture the depth of detail, delicate feel and richness. Discontinued breyer model horses page 1 rainbows end tack. I pretty much read the first book and the later updated book for that matter cover to cover including all of the weird minutiae about variations, stamps, mold flaws, and other oddities in the footnotes about each mold.
Breyer molds and models by nancy atkinson young, 9780764306594, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Young 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Breyer s animals come in different scales, of which the more or less traditional scale models are shown here. Much new information on many pre1996 models is presented, including previously unknown pieces from earlier decades. This is a newly revised encyclopedic reference on five decades of breyers plastic molded horses. Determining the value of breyer horses and indeed of any horse model differs from other collectibles.
He enjoys being doted on by his admiring fans, but when he is retired to a farm in the country, full of unfamiliar and sometimes unfriendly animals, he learns the true meaning of home and friendship. See more ideas about breyer horses, horses and bryer horses. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When nancy youngs breyer history books were published in the mid1990s, i poured over them for hours and days and weeks. The title of this book is breyer animal collectors guide and it was written by felicia browell, kelly korberweimer, kelly kesicki. Some molds are beloved by collectors worldwide, while others get. The traditional series was breyers first and largest scale of model horses at 1. While i have been a collector since the early 1970s, my knowledge of the details and variations on many early models is sparse, and i am deeply grateful to nancy atkinson young and her excellent book, breyer molds and models.
This beginners guide is a fantastic introduction to breyer horses it told me everything i needed to know about the models ive already collected, and the ones i want to collect in future there are pictures and descriptions of all the different colors and finishes of the horse models. Breyer discontinued items this will be replaced by the confirmation text sort by. Attention horse lovers and model collectors, this amazing book on breyer horsesthe most popular horse models made in the u. Mar 26, 2020 in hopes of learning more, i turned to nancy youngs 5th edition of breyer molds and models to see if she could shed a little light on the subject. Each model is created one at a time from the original mold, which is injected with a special resin selected by breyer for its ability to. Our newsletter subscribers are the first to know about. This marvelous book covers every known model, production dates, model numbers, variations, and the true stories behind the horses.
Some skilled hobbyists are even able to reposition the model by heating it, adjusting it, and letting it cool. Designed for maximum role play fun, these realistic animals have an a. Beautifully packaged with each novel is the breyer portrait model of the horse. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. Each model is created one at a time from the original mold, which is injected with a special resin selected by breyer for its ability to capture the depth of detail, delicate feel and ri. If you are after a truly unique breyer horse, you might be able to find several custom breyer model horses for sale on ebay. Breyer books books with tieins to breyer molds books about breyer horses. Breyer animal collectors guide goodreads share book. About this site how to identify your breyer model horse values help. Breyer animal collectors guide by felicia browell, paperback. These custommade models range from adding markings to refinishing the whole model.
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