Misty
The Misty mold on BreyerHorseRef
The Misty mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1972-current. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Misty is one of Breyer's longest running models. Sculpted by Chris Hess. Palomino or chestnut pinto mare, color depending on individual model. Multiple versions have been produced and has been in multiple gift sets with other models. Misty is often paired with Stormy and/or a copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
The Misty mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1972-current. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Misty is one of Breyer's longest running models. Sculpted by Chris Hess. Palomino or chestnut pinto mare, color depending on individual model. Multiple versions have been produced and has been in multiple gift sets with other models. Misty is often paired with Stormy and/or a copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
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Side of first Breyer Misty box
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Side of first Breyer Misty box
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4 eyed Misty
Production: 1972 only. #20. This version was the first, and is also the rarest. It has white spot around the right eye and a brown spot on the left. Marguerite Henry didn't like the circle around her right eye so it was changed. The pinto pattern does not resemble the real Misty. This version was produced in glossy with the matte version being rarer. This pinto pattern was again used but not as Misty but a bay named Coral produced for Breyer's Vintage Club in 2015.
Production: 1972 only. #20. This version was the first, and is also the rarest. It has white spot around the right eye and a brown spot on the left. Marguerite Henry didn't like the circle around her right eye so it was changed. The pinto pattern does not resemble the real Misty. This version was produced in glossy with the matte version being rarer. This pinto pattern was again used but not as Misty but a bay named Coral produced for Breyer's Vintage Club in 2015.
4 eyed Misty
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Glossy and Matte 4 eyed Misty
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3 eyed Misty
Production: 1972-1973. #20. The second version is almost same as the first but it does not have a spot around Misty's right eye. Marguerite Henry did not approve of this version as well and was discontinued. Pinto pattern does not match the real Misty. This version was produced in glossy and matte with the glossy version being rarer.
Production: 1972-1973. #20. The second version is almost same as the first but it does not have a spot around Misty's right eye. Marguerite Henry did not approve of this version as well and was discontinued. Pinto pattern does not match the real Misty. This version was produced in glossy and matte with the glossy version being rarer.
3 eyed Misty
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Glossy and Matte 3 eyed Misty
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Common Misty
Production: 1973-2006. #20. This third version is common and has a different pinto pattern which closer resembles the real Misty. The model still has the brown spot around her left eye, which the real Misty did not have. This version was produced for over three decades and because of that there are many variations in shade and small pattern differences. Other variations of this pattern include semigloss, bi eyes produced only in 1997, and chalky. This pinto pattern has been used several times in different colored models for one of a kind test runs. A one of a kind gold Misty was auctioned in 2023 to benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island's purchase of Beebe Ranch.
Production: 1973-2006. #20. This third version is common and has a different pinto pattern which closer resembles the real Misty. The model still has the brown spot around her left eye, which the real Misty did not have. This version was produced for over three decades and because of that there are many variations in shade and small pattern differences. Other variations of this pattern include semigloss, bi eyes produced only in 1997, and chalky. This pinto pattern has been used several times in different colored models for one of a kind test runs. A one of a kind gold Misty was auctioned in 2023 to benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island's purchase of Beebe Ranch.
Examples of the color shade and pattern differences of the common version of Misty.
Modern Misty
Production: 2007-current. #1286 and #1157. The fourth version is mostly the same as the previous pattern, but has a shaded and darker palomino color. Most have eyewhites. Has only come in a set with Stormy and a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
Production: 2007-current. #1286 and #1157. The fourth version is mostly the same as the previous pattern, but has a shaded and darker palomino color. Most have eyewhites. Has only come in a set with Stormy and a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
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Flocked Misty
Production: 1984. #4921050. Sold in the Sears Holiday Catalog. Sold with flocked Stormy. Unknown number produced.
Production: 1984. #4921050. Sold in the Sears Holiday Catalog. Sold with flocked Stormy. Unknown number produced.
Porcelain Misty
Production: 1992. #715092. Sold in the JC Penney Holiday Catalog. 1,500 produced. Most had production issues with the paint cracking and flaking off. Made of plastic resin mixed with marble dust.
Production: 1992. #715092. Sold in the JC Penney Holiday Catalog. 1,500 produced. Most had production issues with the paint cracking and flaking off. Made of plastic resin mixed with marble dust.
Gift Sets
Production: 1972-1981. #2055. Misty with a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague and carrying box. Also sold through the Sears Holiday Catalog and Montgomery Ward Holiday Catalog.
Production: 1980, 1983-1985. #2169. JC Penny Holiday Catalog. Misty with Stormy and Sea Star.
Production: 1983. #400293. Spiegal and Smithsonian Holiday Catalogs. Misty with Stormy and a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
Production: 1982. Sears Holiday Catalog. Misty with Stormy, a Paul Beebe doll, and a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
Production: 1972-1981. #2055. Misty with a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague and carrying box. Also sold through the Sears Holiday Catalog and Montgomery Ward Holiday Catalog.
Production: 1980, 1983-1985. #2169. JC Penny Holiday Catalog. Misty with Stormy and Sea Star.
Production: 1983. #400293. Spiegal and Smithsonian Holiday Catalogs. Misty with Stormy and a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
Production: 1982. Sears Holiday Catalog. Misty with Stormy, a Paul Beebe doll, and a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague.
Stormy
The Stormy mold on BreyerHorseRef
The Stormy mold on Identify Your Breyer
Original Stormy
Production: 1977-2006. #19. Chestnut pinto. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. One of Breyer's longest running models produced for over three decades. Sculpted by Chris Hess. The model of Stormy looks exactly like the real Stormy. Design of the mold came from a picture of Stormy as a foal with Misty. Unlike Misty, Stormy's pattern remained largely the same but due to being produced for so many years there are many variations in shade. There's some variation in the shape of the crescent star. Stormy came in variations of matte, semigloss, and bi eyes produced only in 1997. Variations of Stormy's pinto pattern has been used in different colors on other models such as bay Toys R' Us special run Skeeter in 1995, black holiday pony in 2010, and glossy bay Reef for Breyer's Vintage Club in 2015. A couple of one of a kind test runs have also been produced in different colors using Stormy's pinto pattern. A one of a kind gold Stormy was auctioned in 2023 to benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island's purchase of Beebe Ranch.
The Stormy mold on Identify Your Breyer
Original Stormy
Production: 1977-2006. #19. Chestnut pinto. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. One of Breyer's longest running models produced for over three decades. Sculpted by Chris Hess. The model of Stormy looks exactly like the real Stormy. Design of the mold came from a picture of Stormy as a foal with Misty. Unlike Misty, Stormy's pattern remained largely the same but due to being produced for so many years there are many variations in shade. There's some variation in the shape of the crescent star. Stormy came in variations of matte, semigloss, and bi eyes produced only in 1997. Variations of Stormy's pinto pattern has been used in different colors on other models such as bay Toys R' Us special run Skeeter in 1995, black holiday pony in 2010, and glossy bay Reef for Breyer's Vintage Club in 2015. A couple of one of a kind test runs have also been produced in different colors using Stormy's pinto pattern. A one of a kind gold Stormy was auctioned in 2023 to benefit the Museum of Chincoteague Island's purchase of Beebe Ranch.
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Color and Star Variations of Stormy
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Modern Stormy
Production: 2007-current. #1157 & #1286. Misty and Stormy are in a box set with a paperback copy of Misty of Chincoteague. The pattern is the same but the color is more shaded. Most have painted eyewhites. |
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Flocked Stormy
Production: 1984. #4921050. Sold in the Sears Holiday Catalog. Sold with flocked Misty. Unknown number produced.
Production: 1984. #4921050. Sold in the Sears Holiday Catalog. Sold with flocked Misty. Unknown number produced.
Phantom and Misty
Production: 2022-current. #1863. This set was produced in commemoration of Misty's 75th Birthday. Traditional sized (1:9 scale). A sticker and enamel pin of the pair was also produced.
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Phantom
Black Pinto. On the Misty mold. The markings on Phantom's model are accurate compared to photos of the real pony. |
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Misty as a Foal
Palomino Pinto. On the Stormy mold. The markings on baby Misty's model are accurate compared to photos of the real pony, unlike the adult Misty models. |
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Performing Misty
Production: 1993. #79293. Ceramic palomino pinto. Stablemate sized or 1:32 scale. Misty shaking hands on a stool. Sculpted by Maureen Love Calvert. Commissioned and sold by Breyer and produced by Hagan-Renaker. The model resembles the real Misty and is performing a trick that she used to do.
Vintage Club Misty and Stormy
Production: 2019. #712284. Produced for Breyer's Vintage Collector's Club. 500 sets produced. Stablemate sized or 1:32 scale.
On the G1 Quarter Horse Mare mold. Palomino pinto. Pattern is similar to the Performing Misty which is fairly accurate to the real Misty. Has a blue ribbon sticker with "Misty" printed on it.
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G3 Standing Foal mold which is male. Chestnut pinto. Pattern is like #19 which is accurate to the real Stormy.
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Phantom Wings
The Phantom Wings mold on BreyerHorseRef
The Phantom Wings mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1983-1987. #29. Palomino pinto. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Sculpted by Chris Hess. This mold is also known as the Old Stock Horse Foal. The markings of the model are correct compared to real Phantom Wings. Found in a variety of palomino shades. Phantom Wing's pinto pattern was used on a dark chestnut named Rough Diamond from 1991 to 1993.
The Phantom Wings mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1983-1987. #29. Palomino pinto. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Sculpted by Chris Hess. This mold is also known as the Old Stock Horse Foal. The markings of the model are correct compared to real Phantom Wings. Found in a variety of palomino shades. Phantom Wing's pinto pattern was used on a dark chestnut named Rough Diamond from 1991 to 1993.
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Color variations of Phantom Wings
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Sea Star
The Sea Star mold on BreyerHorseRef
The Sea Star mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1980-1987. #16. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Chestnut with a star. Sculpted by Chris Hess. Design of the mold came from illustrations in Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague. Found in a variety of shades of chestnut and the shape of the star can vary.
Sold in a gift set with Misty and Stormy in 1980, 1983-1985 for the JC Penny Holiday Catalog. Sea Star's star was used on a buckskin Chincoteague Foal from 1991 to 1993.
The Sea Star mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1980-1987. #16. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Chestnut with a star. Sculpted by Chris Hess. Design of the mold came from illustrations in Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague. Found in a variety of shades of chestnut and the shape of the star can vary.
Sold in a gift set with Misty and Stormy in 1980, 1983-1985 for the JC Penny Holiday Catalog. Sea Star's star was used on a buckskin Chincoteague Foal from 1991 to 1993.
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Color and Star variations of Sea Star
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Misty's Twilight
The Misty's Twilight mold on BreyerHorseRef
The Misty's Twilight mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1991-1995. #470. Chestnut pinto. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Sculpted by Jeanne Mellin Herrick. Misty's Twilight's model looks exactly like the real horse. Painting of the model's prototype was done by Karen Gerhardt from pictures of the real mare. Chestnut color shade can vary slightly. A black one of a kind test run was produced in 1997 using Misty's Twilight's pinto pattern.
The Misty's Twilight mold on Identify Your Breyer
Production: 1991-1995. #470. Chestnut pinto. Traditional sized or 1:9 scale. Sculpted by Jeanne Mellin Herrick. Misty's Twilight's model looks exactly like the real horse. Painting of the model's prototype was done by Karen Gerhardt from pictures of the real mare. Chestnut color shade can vary slightly. A black one of a kind test run was produced in 1997 using Misty's Twilight's pinto pattern.
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Misty II, Black Mist, and Twister
Production: 1996-1999. #3350 Classic sized or 1:12 scale. Set of 3 models released for Misty's 50th Birthday. The set included Misty II, a granddaughter of Misty, and Black Mist and Twister, two of Misty II's daughters.
Misty II
Chestnut pinto. On the Ruffian mold. The markings on Misty II's model are accurate compared to the real pony. Some variations in color and shading of the mane and tail.
Chestnut pinto. On the Ruffian mold. The markings on Misty II's model are accurate compared to the real pony. Some variations in color and shading of the mane and tail.
Misty II
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Misty II color variations
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Black Mist
Black pinto. On the Swaps mold. Black Mist's model's markings are correct, but is male mold while the real pony was female. Some variation in shading on the tail. |
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Twister
Palomino. On the Mesteno the Foal mold. The real Twister's full name is Misty's MayDay Twister. The mold is a male while the real pony was female. The real Twister has a blaze shaped like a tornado and only has on white foot. The model has a vaguely marked bald face and four white feet. Some variation in color shade. |
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Breyer Merchandise
Breyer has released a good bit of merchandise with Misty and family. They have mostly been deceptions of the Misty and Stormy model horses. In 2022 they released an original illustration of Misty and Stormy aimed at younger collectors. Pins and stickers were produced of the Phantom and Misty set with its release in 2022.
Misty & Stormy Button
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Misty & Stormy Button
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Misty & Stormy Backpack
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Misty & Stormy Bag
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Misty & Stormy Illustration Bag
Misty & Stormy Blanket
Misty & Stormy Illustration Shirt
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Misty & Stormy Bag
Misty & Stormy Fleece Blanket
Misty & Stormy Beach Towel
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Phantom & Misty button, enamel pin, and sticker
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Knockoff Light-up Sign
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Knockoff Whiteware Cermaic Misty
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Other Model Horse Manufacturers
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Misty the Wonder Pony
Produced in the 1960s. Palomino. Rubber squeeze toys produced with a line of toys as a tie in to the book Misty the Wonder Pony. Two sizes were released, 7 1/2 inch and 5 1/2 inch. The first model horses produced of Misty. |
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Franklin Mint Misty of Chincoteague
Production: 1988. Palomino/Chestnut pinto. Porcelain Misty produced by the Franklin Mint. Sculpted by Pamela du Boulay. The model's markings closely match the real Misty. The color of most is darker and closer to chestnut than palomino. |
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Stone Horses Nightmist
Production: 2003. Black pinto. Produced by Stone Horses. On the Pebbles Quarter Horse mold. Run of 100. The markings closely match the real pony, a great grandson of Misty. |
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Unknown Manufacturer
Knockoff of the Breyer Shetland Pony. Sold by The Chincoteague Miniature Pony Farm as Misty or a generic Chincoteague Pony. |
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Unknown Manufacturer
Porcelain foal seemingly hand painted. Sold by Beebe Ranch. Likely from the 1960s. |
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The 4 Breyer molds Misty has been produced on