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Schleich Review

When we heard that we were going to be reviewing Schleich products, the kids were so excited. They have been collecting a various assortment of Schleich toys for some time now. Let me tell you about the company first. 

Schleich GmbH was founded in Germany in 1935 and is a “leading manufacturer of animal figurines and imaginative playworlds”. Schleich sends their products to over 50 countries around the world and can be purchased in specialty toy shops, Target, and Toys R’ Us. You can also buy online through Schleich’s website. We have purchased most of our collection at the TSC (Tractor Supply Store).

Now on to the toys! We received several animal figurines for our review. We have several others from previous purchases. All of our figurines have been constructed very well. They are durable and lifelike. The colors are natural and realistic. This is a nice feature. I don’t like to purchase toys that look “fake”. The kids will even point out flaws on some products they see in stores because they’re so blatant. Even though they’re kids, they still like quality, and we definitely see this with Schleich. You will, too.

When we were at Disney recently, we were able to view many Schleich figurines and playworlds at Epcot in Germany. We could have stayed in there forever. I was fascinated, too. Our local Target does have a large selection, as does TSC (TSC sells mostly animal figurines).

According to Schleich’s website, all of the figurines have these characteristics: true-to-life modeling, meticulously handpainted, in compliance with all relevant safety regulations, and are equipped with the Schleich tag bearing the red S symbol for highest quality. As I said above, we had several of the figurines already prior to this review, and all of these characteristics are present (see pic). It is evident to me that Schleich takes pride in their products and maintains a standard of quality not often seen in today’s mass produced, high priced, low value world. Whether you call them toys or figurines, they will survive play and will become collectibles that can be passed down to the next generation.

There are several product lines that Schleich has created. The picture here shows just a few of the animals that are available. From farm life animals to dinosaurs, from Knights to elves, there is a theme for everyone. They even have Smurfs, which we were able to see at Disney. They also have playworld accessories for farm life and wild life. You can view them here. Another fascinating area to the website is the playground. This is a semi-interactive “game world” where you can explore the Schleich figurines within the playworld setting. It’s not a real game, but it’s interesting.

I know that you will love these products. Check them out at your local Target, TSC, Country Max, or Toys R Us. There may be other places, too. You can locate retailers here. The prices vary but start as low as $2.49. Most individual animals are less than $10.00 each and accessories are priced a higher. To me, with the excellent quality, the price is great.

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Great review!

16:17, Mar. 10, 2009 .. Posted by ReviewsbyHeidi

We just got our figurines in the mail yesterday and I was surprised at how life-like they look!

Hello from a fellow crew mate!

13:07, Mar. 21, 2009 .. Posted by Cindy @ Fenced in Family

I love the collection of animals you got! Our mix was different..a pig, a hen, a horse, a baby tiger cub, can't remember what else. It's neat to see what everyone else received. I've seen these toys in stores for years and have always liked the looks of them.