Schleich 2015 list of releases with pictures!

I don't know Roger, to me they look quite real  Look at this article about Polish mini Shetland Ciuciu He actually knows many tricks, including rearing, trick horse are almost always well groomed and more chubby then average pony. And often wear ridiculous bows, ribbons, braids and other stuff (for example unicorn horns) it's just that usually their owners just like to make life a bit more magic with such accessories.
Hahah, just look at this photo, it's hilarious. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] I sometimes don't know what too think too, sometimes it's too much and I feel sorry for him. But after all he seems to love all attention he gets!

Roger wrote:

Neck is short, snout is not shaped like a Shetland, nostrils are wrong, eys are huge, the only thing it shares with a Shetland is because it is cute but My little ponies were cute and they were never sold as realistic.

My Little Pony changed as well from this:

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into this:
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which is absolutely ridiculous. I think that Schleich, as well as Hasbro, is listening to crazy people too much rather than do what they think is best. That's why they have become  too commercial.

The pink MLP looks like little pig not a horse indeed

Many girls in riding schools ride no more than an hour a week, but stay in the riding school the whole day long. So they groom the ponies extensively, as they just love to be busy with their fourlegged friends when they're not riding. When they are done brushing, polishing hooves etc, they will start braiding. And since braiding manes and the hair on the base of the tail for competition is quite difficult for such little, unexperienced fingers, they make braids that these little girls can easily do - and that's how they make ponies look so ridiculous (in adult eyes). But the little girls think that's cute!
Schleich copies how these girls make the ponies in riding schools look. And that's what the same girls will buy. Cuteness. Making eyes bigger and exaggerating some other features as well, makes them look even more desirable as toys. After all, that's what Schleich produces. Toys.
We as collectors want to see the toys as Schleich originally intended (and produced) them, life-like so children can learn about nature and we as collectors can enjoy the beauty of a well-sculpted and painted model animal. Schleich nowadays, in new ownership, is less idealistic and puts more emphasis on making profit - hence the "less natural" looking horses, and the many accessories. That is what sells to the majority of their clients: kids and their parents who buy cute toys. To me, that's understandable from a business point of view. Not happy about this trend as a collector, though...

Ana wrote:

I don't know Roger, to me they look quite real  Look at this article about Polish mini Shetland Ciuciu He actually knows many tricks, including rearing, trick horse are almost always well groomed and more chubby then average pony. And often wear ridiculous bows, ribbons, braids and other stuff (for example unicorn horns) it's just that usually their owners just like to make life a bit more magic with such accessories.
Hahah, just look at this photo, it's hilarious. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  I sometimes don't know what too think too, sometimes it's too much and I feel sorry for him. But after all he seems to love all attention he gets!

Thanks Ana, actually I don't have any pleasure reading that page. It remembers me when dwarf or deformed people was used as attraction in a circus. Also, I was talking about the realism of the figure and not only about all the silly things that people can do with a horse.
It doesn't serve as a comparison, it is a Falabella instead of a Shetland, thus it is not even a pony. Also, Ciuciu, with all his deformations, is not similar in any aspect with these ponies Schleich is presenting. Actually, Schleich stallion is prettier than Ciuciu, not for an equine lover, but as a cartoon. Well, I am not worried at all, I started loving horse figures because I have a huge admiration for these animals and not because they are clownsthat can be decorated as a Christmas tree. I hope they can make many children happy as the iconic My Little Ponies Agata is showing did but please don't try to see what they are not.

Roger wrote:

Ana wrote:

I don't know Roger, to me they look quite real  Look at this article about Polish mini Shetland Ciuciu He actually knows many tricks, including rearing, trick horse are almost always well groomed and more chubby then average pony. And often wear ridiculous bows, ribbons, braids and other stuff (for example unicorn horns) it's just that usually their owners just like to make life a bit more magic with such accessories.
Hahah, just look at this photo, it's hilarious. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]  I sometimes don't know what too think too, sometimes it's too much and I feel sorry for him. But after all he seems to love all attention he gets!

Thanks Ana, actually I don't have any pleasure reading that page. It remembers me when dwarf or deformed people was used as attraction in a circus. Also, I was talking about the realism of the figure and not only about all the silly things that people can do with a horse.

Oh, I don't see it like that, they treat him more like a dog than as a circus animal, as you see he's part of family and the more spoiled then the other horses too. I don't think he suffers, he rather take more love and attention. But maybe it's a matter of interpretation.

Roger wrote:

I hope they can make many children happy as the iconic My Little Ponies Agata is showing did but please don't try to see what they are not.

Well, it remind me that one and once you see something it's hard to unsee it. I just said my opinion but for the first time I see you talking like "don't try see what you see". Excuse me then.
I don't feel nice with your comment. I thought we just had a relaxed conversation about toys Never mind...

Ana wrote:

Roger wrote:

Thanks Ana, actually I don't have any pleasure reading that page. It remembers me when dwarf or deformed people was used as attraction in a circus. Also, I was talking about the realism of the figure and not only about all the silly things that people can do with a horse.

Oh, I don't see it like that, they treat him more like a dog than as a circus animal, as you see he's part of family and the more spoiled then the other horses too. I don't think he suffers, he rather take more love and attention. But maybe it's a matter of interpretation.

Roger wrote:

I hope they can make many children happy as the iconic My Little Ponies Agata is showing did but please don't try to see what they are not.

Well, it remind me that one and once you see something it's hard to unsee it. I just said my opinion but for the first time I see you talking like "don't try see what you see". Excuse me then.
I don't feel nice with your comment. I thought we just had a relaxed conversation about toys Never mind...

Ana, no reasons for that. It is not ahrd for me to say sorry, mainly when talking with a friend but how can I feel sorry of ... nothing?
I am just like you giving my opinion and although we are disagreeing, there's anything in your disagreement that makes me feel unconfortable, so I think in my comment there isn't anything to make you feel like that.
Take as example your first reply in this last post. I am never questioning the way this particular horse is being treated but making a generic comment about how these breeds are developed and the purposes that make people do things like that. But that's another discussion not desired at all.
It is quite sad for me that you feel bad because of a simple comment, there was one year that I decided not to comment Schleich releases and I did it because every negative comment about the brand was taken as a personal thing, and to keep the confidence and friendness of a person is much more important for me than to give a constructive feedback to a company that is in a process of self destruction.

Roger wrote:

Ana, no reasons for that. It is not ahrd for me to say sorry, mainly when talking with a friend but how can I feel sorry of ... nothing?
I am just like you giving my opinion and although we are disagreeing, there's anything in your disagreement that makes me feel unconfortable, so I think in my comment there isn't anything to make you feel like that.
Take as example your first reply in this last post. I am never questioning the way this particular horse is being treated but making a generic comment about how these breeds are developed and the purposes that make people do things like that. But that's another discussion not desired at all.
It is quite sad for me that you feel bad because of a simple comment, there was one year that I decided not to comment Schleich releases and I did it because every negative comment about the brand was taken as a personal thing, and to keep the confidence and friendness of a person is much more important for me than to give a constructive feedback to a company that is in a process of self destruction.  

Oh, maybe I misunderstood, I'm sorry, I react too emotional sometimes.    I understood that you wanted to say that I cannot have my opinion about the figures but I see now it's not exactly like that. You commented proportions which are more a objective thing and I was commenting something else, I'm sorry.

About the mini horse breed, i also think there is lot of controversy, the same as some dogs and cats breeds, that are almost deformed and disproportionate, animals are inbreed and often born ill, I also think it's wrong and a fault of breeders. This falabella was born with a dwarfism but later adopted by Bianka. I don't think she's responsible for the way these horses are breed. But what I can see she adore this little animal and maybe she's showing it in silly way but that also the way this Ciuciu became a star and kind of therapy horse, kids love him.  

I didn't want to defend these ponies or schleich actually. I understand some will like them and some people not. I just came here to say my opinion and read opinions of others but not to fight who is right because it's only a matter of taste. I don't see anything particular wrong with liking braids, ribbons and bows. It's a silly thing but after all it's harmless. So what I wanted to say: I like braided manes, some will not like them, I'm ok with that. And forum is also made for that reason so everybody can express opinion in a relaxed way and say about what kind of feelings the figure remind (or what kind of real animals or whatever). I like talking with lot of digression because that's how my thinking goes, not like a straight line but rather like a net of associations if you know what I mean?  

About proportions I didn't even wanted to start, I don't see very well on the photo, it's really hard to judge for me if they are realistic or not. My comment about realism was only connected with fact that braids and bows are indeed often seen in riding clubs and shows and in therapy horses etc. and the rearing horse may be a very well groomed and chubby at the same time because rearing is also a popular trick to teach these kind of ponies.

Ana wrote:

Saarlooswolfhound wrote:

Ana wrote:

I think these Shetlands are very cute and nice
Sport horses from Schleich are usually really bad but the ponies? Why not! Their plush style works perfectly with fluffy ponies  
These are cute the same as mini Sheltands in real life. And owners of this type of ponies often make braids on manes too.
I like the colours too

I agree. Their cutesy style works for certain figures like the mini shetlands. That's what they should do anyways, utilize the naturally cute species to their advantage (i.e. fluffy cats, hamsters, some species of monkeys etc.) and if they did it right they could diversify the collecting world through that strategy. They shouldn't force it on animals that aren't necessarily cute, crocs, tigers, buffalo, rhinos, etc. and instead focus on animals with a natural cuteness like golden snub-nosed monkeys etc.

Ohh, that would be awesome if they do that way!!!
Imagine slow loris, wombats, cuscus, golden snub nosed monkey, awwww all are cute but what a diversity could that be if they do more research for extra cute species
I'm actually very surprised they never made a chow chow. Did they?

See? Their style doesn't have to be all bad, they just don't see the possibilities. There are tons of cute species, many frogs, monkeys (primates in general), small rodents, rare species of dogs and cats, etc. And in this way if they did an ok job they could diversify Collector's lives as well as sell them to kids who like cute things (and simultaneously educate kids on species they've probably never seen before). Schleich just needs to start to select animals to their advantage if they insist on using that style to make money.

A-J wrote:

I'm not as depressed about the shetties as most of you are. I'm still not a fan of the braids... But I think Ana is right, but in that case I think schleich should make a little braiding girl. After all, have you even seen a mini shettie without happy little fangirls

Still, I don't like the new heads/eyes schleich makes. They all look the same te me and theres somthing wrong with the noseline I think

This is exactly what I don't like them.. Their heads and those over detailed bodies... I think everyone needs to collapse in some point and then they can rise from the swamp try at least

Ana wrote:

Roger wrote:

Ana, no reasons for that. It is not ahrd for me to say sorry, mainly when talking with a friend but how can I feel sorry of ... nothing?
I am just like you giving my opinion and although we are disagreeing, there's anything in your disagreement that makes me feel unconfortable, so I think in my comment there isn't anything to make you feel like that.
Take as example your first reply in this last post. I am never questioning the way this particular horse is being treated but making a generic comment about how these breeds are developed and the purposes that make people do things like that. But that's another discussion not desired at all.
It is quite sad for me that you feel bad because of a simple comment, there was one year that I decided not to comment Schleich releases and I did it because every negative comment about the brand was taken as a personal thing, and to keep the confidence and friendness of a person is much more important for me than to give a constructive feedback to a company that is in a process of self destruction.  

Oh, maybe I misunderstood, I'm sorry, I react too emotional sometimes.    I understood that you wanted to say that I cannot have my opinion about the figures but I see now it's not exactly like that. You commented proportions which are more a objective thing and I was commenting something else, I'm sorry.

About the mini horse breed, i also think there is lot of controversy, the same as some dogs and cats breeds, that are almost deformed and disproportionate, animals are inbreed and often born ill, I also think it's wrong and a fault of breeders. This falabella was born with a dwarfism but later adopted by Bianka. I don't think she's responsible for the way these horses are breed. But what I can see she adore this little animal and maybe she's showing it in silly way but that also the way this Ciuciu became a star and kind of therapy horse, kids love him.  

I didn't want to defend these ponies or schleich actually. I understand some will like them and some people not. I just came here to say my opinion and read opinions of others but not to fight who is right because it's only a matter of taste. I don't see anything particular wrong with liking braids, ribbons and bows. It's a silly thing but after all it's harmless. So what I wanted to say: I like braided manes, some will not like them, I'm ok with that. And forum is also made for that reason so everybody can express opinion in a relaxed way and say about what kind of feelings the figure remind (or what kind of real animals or whatever). I like talking with lot of digression because that's how my thinking goes, not like a straight line but rather like a net of associations if you know what I mean?  

About proportions I didn't even wanted to start, I don't see very well on the photo, it's really hard to judge for me if they are realistic or not. My comment about realism was only connected with fact that braids and bows are indeed often seen in riding clubs and shows and in therapy horses etc. and the rearing horse may be a very well groomed and chubby at the same time because rearing is also a popular trick to teach these kind of ponies.

Animals with deformations deserve to be as loved as any other creature. I only defend that people should prevent it from happening. :)
I am also very fond of people who take care of them. It is always much easier to reject them and chose the perfect ones. So Bianka have all my admiration.
I like to divagate either but my comment here is simple, I want only to say it is obvious that Schleich is keeping their children oriented strategy to the limits and that's not what I want from Schleich. Many people disagree, I know, but I don't want agreement, I want realistic and educative figures.
I am glad everything is fine now, feel much better now.

Roger wrote:

Animals with deformations deserve to be as loved as any other creature. I only defend that people should prevent it from happening. :)  

Absolutely  

Roger wrote:

I am also very fond of people who take care of them. It is always much easier to reject them and chose the perfect ones. So Bianka have all my admiration.

Roger wrote:

I like to divagate either but my comment here is simple, I want only to say it is obvious that Schleich is keeping their children oriented strategy to the limits and that's not what I want from Schleich. Many people disagree, I know, but I don't want agreement, I want realistic and educative figures.
I am glad everything is fine now, feel much better now.

I understand Roger. We will see what Schleich will make. Maybe some serious horses too. If they sculpt them good I will also be happy to see that.

hey collectors, I just found some new SCHLEICH dinosaurs of 2015 on a german onlineshop.
wanted to share the pics with you!

- Anhanguera with movable jaw
- Kentrosaurus
- Dino Minis: Stegosaurus, Pentaceratops, Velociraptor, Saichania, Quetzalcoatlus, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus

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Dino minis??????????

Well, they're different.

Frederik, many thanks for sharing but are you sure they are Schleich? The anhanguera is too bizarre even for Schleich standards.

I can feel how people love them... This. Is. What. Im Thinking. Booooring!

Too strange I think

diversity wrote:

hey collectors, I just found some new SCHLEICH dinosaurs of 2015 on a german onlineshop.
wanted to share the pics with you!

I don't think these are Schleich - they already have a mini Dino series and they are nothing like these. These look fun but they haven't got the quality of Schleich.

Please share the URL of this shop where you found them - it would be really interesting to see.

Is it a joke or you are really 99 years old?

For the figures, they are well Schleich

Well, it is good to be disappointed at first. One you start from the bottom there is only one way to ...up!

Horrible ponies.

And to everyone who thinks that all Schleich do is to make animals cute - I am not a long time collector, but I don't think their current Jaguar, Crocodile, and Tiger are particularly cute. I have seen older retired versions and they certainly were funny looking, but things seem to be getting better.

Hi do you have the numbers of them? or can you send us the link to the online shop?

Reading this topic has made me feel very uncomfortable. Sick even. Literally! I hope that I am not going to be put down if I buy these horses and show them on my new additions thread.
Everyone has their own opinion, and we must all respect this without judging, making rude comments or putting people down. Whether we like these ponies or not, schleich is releasing them and that is that. Now I am going to stop watching this topic as it seems that people are getting just a little bit on the aggressive side and I do not like to read it. Thank you.

Emma, no one here is going to be put down or made fun of for buying a figure or for any other reason here. Please don't feel uncomfortable. A forum is a forum and exists for discussion. Sometimes discussion can get a little stronger than most people can stomach, sometimes even aggressive. However, most times if this happens it is settled quickly. This is not a forum that encourages riots or bullying of others. If you like these new figures, that's perfectly fine, and I think it's fantastic that you still like them, and not take the idea of those that don't like them and think you shouldn't like them either because they don't. That's your opinion, and you're entitled to it. I hope you do buy these new ponies and show them in your additions topic. I look forward to seeing in-hand photos of these new ones, and your photos are excellent! I do think the rearing pony appears to be the best of the bunch, I'm not interested in purchasing it myself but again, you are entitled to your opinion and should buy them if you want. No one is stopping you from doing so.

Schleichgirl wrote:

Reading this topic has made me feel very uncomfortable. Sick even. Literally! I hope that I am not going to be put down if I buy these horses and show them on my new additions thread.
Everyone has their own opinion, and we must all respect this without judging, making rude comments or putting people down. Whether we like these ponies or not, schleich is releasing them and that is that. Now I am going to stop watching this topic as it seems that people are getting just a little bit on the aggressive side and I do not like to read it. Thank you.

Dear Emma, you're not yet used with it and you feel not confortable because you love so much the brand. But nobody is being agressive with anyone. We all love Schleich and much probably, most of us with negative comments, will buy it and show on forum. I remember Princess(Shire mare), not being very well welcomed when presented and not long time after it, turning in one of the stars of STS.
Those are discussion topics and not additions topics. People is too much attached to Schleich old style, it explains why often people is not receptive to new brands even when figures are excelent, but it also plays against Schleich when the brand changes its style. :)
You love them? It is an opinion as respectable and valide as any other. Just don't take things so seriously.