I can’t speak for every collector, but it is hard to deny the popularity of Breyer’s Nokota model. First released in 2007 as a benefit model promoting the Nokota Horse breed, this spunky mustang has stolen the hearts of many collectors. Regular run releases of this mold have been very limited, and have typically only been available for a year or less before being discontinued.
Regular Run Nokotas:
Nokota Horse 2007
Cheveyo 2008
Isadora Cruce 2010-11
These regular runs typically command $50-$100 on the secondary market!
The special run Nokotas run the gamut from store specials to BreyerFest raffle models. The most recent, “brick and mortar” store SR is the buckskin appaloosa Toro. If you are a Nokota collector, I would snag one of these guys soon…if history is any indicator, they will be hard to find in the near future. At the time of writing this they are going anywhere from $80-$100 or more on ebay.
The last time we saw a Nokota release was as a “surprise” 2014 BreyerFest Tent model, Pop The Cork! He was released in four colors, glossy and matte versions, plus a very limited number of Silver Charm models (25 to be exact.) The matte versions of Pop The Cork models typically sell for $100-$150 on ebay and are fairly easy to find if you are looking. The glossies on the other hand can command up to $300 or more, if you can find a seller. The Silver Charm? Be prepared to shell out upwards of $2000, IF you can find one for sale.
Will Breyer ever release their grip on this model and offer up another true regular run?
High demand + limited availablility = sold out. Not a terrible sales strategy, in their eyes anyhow.
Part of collecting is the thrill of the hunt, right? If not, you’d better grab your Toro now.