Thursday, March 17, 2011

(Review & Giveaway) New Schleich Animal Family Figurines

Celebrate nature’s as your child plays this spring with an all-new collection of Animal Family figurines from world leader Schleich. Perfect for inspiring imaginative play, Schleich’s figurines are hand-painted, stunningly realistic and designed to stand the test of time.

We were provided by the company with a few new animal figurines from the wild life families collection including an adult and baby from the Water Buffalo, Kudo, and Artic Fox.  My twins were really sweet playing with them.  One immediately wanted to be all the “animal babies” while the other was equally satisfied to play the parent animal to each.


These figures really are the ideal size for bringing along to Grandma's house and the quality is exceptional enough that they will likely be around still when the boys are grandparents themselves.  In fact, I think I am going pick up a few more to add to their Easter Baskets.  (Babies in the one basket and Adults in the other of course.)  Each Schleich figurine is designed in Germany and is available at Target, Toys R Us and independent toy stores across the country.

We also had a chance to checkout a coffee-table book about the history of Schleich titled "Anywhere’s a Playground: Schleich 75th Anniversary", by Paul Kraut.  The book features a full history of the company along with some beautiful photos of the creation process among other things.

Enter to Win:  We are giving away the book and same collection of animals to one lucky reader.  The giveaway will include the Water Buffalo Calf - $4.99, Water Buffalo - $7.49, Kudu Antelope – $7.49, Kudu Calf - $2.99, Artic Fox – $2.99, Artic Fox Kit – $2.99, & the Book which is available on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com for $19.99.  Simply comment below on your favorite animal to spot in Spring.

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