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Collecting
Collecting Breyer models is a fun and educational hobby shared by thousands of horse lovers across the world! Over Breyer’s 75-year history, we have created thousands of different models in a variety of poses, breeds, and sizes. Some of these pieces are especially rare and desirable. Learn more about the history of Breyer, the people behind your favorite models, and the world of model horse collecting in the articles below.
Collecting
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It's a Wrap! The Evolution of Breyer Packaging
Read nowBreyer's packaging designs have gone through plenty of changes throughout the company's history! An updated version of the classic Just About Horses article.
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Tips for Collecting on a Budget
Learn how to best stretch your dollars when putting together the model horse stable of your dreams.Read now -
Chalkies and Pearlies
Mainly a curio of the 1970s, "chalkies" and "pearlies" are collectible pieces with unique basecoats and/or plastic types.Read now -
A History of Breyer "Flockies"
These fun and fuzzy models were a hallmark of Breyer's lineup in the 1980s, especially in holiday catalogs.Read now -
Vintage Eyewhites
Eyewhites were added to a handful of vintage Breyer models produced in the 1950s and 1960s, and these pieces are now sought-after by collectors today.Read now -
Learn the Lingo
Not sure what a "LSQ OOAK BGB with COA" is? Here is a handy guide to common terms and acronyms used within the model horse hobby!Read now -
The Story of the Blue Ribbon Sticker
Read now"Blue Ribbon Stickers" were a common sight on some of the earliest Breyer models, but very few have survived to the present day.
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Pedigree Assignment – What’s It All About?
Just like real horses, model horses can have pedigrees and bloodlines too!Read now -
The Collector's Rainbow
A guide to the palate of vintage Breyer colors sought-after by collectors.Read now -
Inspiration: Where Does It Come From?
Longtime Breyer sculptor Kathleen Moody shares the story of her Andalusian sculpture and how she gathers inspiration for her equine artwork.Read now
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The first Breyer model horse trotted off the production line in 1950, and a rich history has been written ever since. Here you will find articles that will help you identify your vintage Breyer models, learn about a model’s age through hallmarks and mold marks, find out the history of Breyer models and the artists who have worked on them, and introduce you to some of the rarest and most collectible models ever made. With their handcrafted nature, Breyer models are also known for their desirable variations in color and painting style.
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