The most promising new animal figures in 2011

What I really want to get from 2011 new figures:
1.Schleich Kudus!!!
2.Papo lioness!!
3.Schleich badgers
4.Schleich foxes
5.Schleich Dartmoor Stallion
6.CollectA manatees box
7.Papo Elephant with baby
8.Papo Yak
9.Safari Ltd White Rhino
10. Safari Ltd American Badger

I've already bought the wolverine and Arctic fox from Schleich :) Arctic Fox is better than I though, it is very nice figure! I like pose and texture and even this very new kind of paint which is like pearlescent or something. But from wolverine I expected more, I mean I like it, but it could be better. I don't know, maybe face could be more detailed and tail a little bit longer than it is. But in general I like both new models! :)
I'm waiting for kudus (!!!) and also for buffaloes. Although buffaloes are not on my top 10 list first because in my opinion Papo buffalo is much better, second because of it's texture which is, in my opinion too furry(!!). I like calf much more and I will surely buy it soon. I will buy adult too-buffaloes like herds :) . (I hope next year schleich will make female-calf needs mother :) and maybe mum buffalo would be in grazing pose. But this is not right topic to post this kind of thinking :) )
What is not as fine as I wished-the lesser kudu by Safari. In my opinion it doesn't remind real lesser kudu, especially shape of body and legs. Legs are 5 times too thick I know, we may say the same about Schleich gazelle but additionally I don't really like the painting job.
I want also buy the Torak set with bear from Schleich, I like the pose of this new bear very much :) Also I like all new rabbits but none of new cats from Schleich.

Thanks for sharing your expectations, Ana!
And you know, I always like the sharp estimates and remarks you make about various figures. Like this time - about the "pearlescent" paint or the wolverines's details.

ana wrote:

...I hope next year schleich will make female-calf needs mother :) and maybe mum buffalo would be in grazing pose. But this is not right topic to post this kind of thinking :) )

I share the same hope! A buffalo female, and in the grazing pose exactly!
Although, seeing how Schleich is lingering with a much-needed ostrich mother, I don't give very high chances for a buffalo cow grazing in the nearest future...

Kiryuha wrote:

Thanks for you sharing your expecatitions, Ana!
And you know, I always like the sharp estimates and remarks you make about various figures. Like this time - about the "pearlescent" paint or the wolverines's details.

Hi Kiryuha :) I'm happy You like the idea of grazing buffalo female :)
But about pearlescent paint-it was about Arctic fox paint!!! It has something like that, well I don't know if made in Germany versions have it too, but mine-made in China-have this kind of paint. It's very much like snow surface, I'm not sure if it makes figure more realistic but I like it :) But did they took this kind of paint from Elves' line? I don't know

I only collect Schleich so,

Top 5
1) Schleich KUDUUUUUU
2) Schleich Kudu calf (no suprise there)
3) Schleich african buffalo female and calf
4) Schleich Artic fox
5) Schleich Badger

MD1985 wrote:

I only collect Schleich so,
Top 5
1) Schleich KUDUUUUUU
2) Schleich Kudu calf (no suprise there)
3) Schleich african buffalo female and calf
4) Schleich Artic fox
5) Schleich Badger

That's a good Top-5, no doubt! But what do you mean saying that you only collect Schleich? You don't buy any animal figures by other brands? Why then? I'm curious

Kiryuha wrote:

MD1985 wrote:

I only collect Schleich so,
Top 5
1) Schleich KUDUUUUUU
2) Schleich Kudu calf (no suprise there)
3) Schleich african buffalo female and calf
4) Schleich Artic fox
5) Schleich Badger

That's a good Top-5, no doubt! But what do you mean saying that you only collect Schleich? You don't buy any animal figures by other brands? Why then? I'm curious

Thats correct. Im not buying any other brands and only want schleich figurines with tag. Dont know why, but thats how I want it

My top 10 list for wildlife series:

1. Schleich Kudus
2. Safari Capybara
3. Bullyland Leadbeater's Cockatoo
4. Safari Ltd Bobcat
5. Papo Mandrill
6. Schleich Torak - Grizzly Bear
7. Collecta Snow Leopard
8. Safari Ltd American Badger
9 & 10(still thinking)

top 10 list for Farm Life & Pet
1. Collecta Saint Bernard
2. Papo Boxer
3. Bullyland Great Dane
4. Schleich Standing Rabbit
5. Collecta Lusitano Stallion Buckskin
6. Papo Black Reared Up Horse
7. Bullyland Icelandig Stallion
8-10. (still thinking)

Big surprise for me
Safari - Bobcat & American Badger

13 people have shared they votes to the moment, and I'd like to sum up intermediate results - the whole picture becomes more and more clear :)
I've counted only mentions with no regards to places,as not all the people put their Top-10s in decreasing order. Also, I've counted only wildlife figures and if a person wrote "kudu + calf" I count it as a single kudu"two-figure piece".
So, here we go:
1. Papo Mandrill - 10 votes (inevitable leader!).
2-4. Safari Capybara - 7 votes
Schleich Kudu - 7 votes
Schleich Badger - 7 votes
5. CollectA Manatee - 6 votes
6. Bullyland Lammergeier - 5
Then there are ten figures with 4 votes each:
Papo Young Lioness, Papo yak, Papo Bactrian camel, Papo Asian Elephant;
Safari Indian Rhino, Safari bobcat, Safari American badger;
Schleich Cape Buffalo, Schleich Wolverine;
CollectA Snow Leopard.

Please, those who'd like to take part and haven't voted yet - share your expectations! Our survey would be more representative if we have 20-30-50... respondents.
I think, if we have Top-10s from at least 40 people, we can share the results via Facebook, for example, and present it as the survey of 20% audience of the most influential forum.

Hi, I find it very difficult to decide, but one is for sure ( or rather 3) :

1) Bullyland Icelandic pony , - surprise, surprise
2) Schleich white Elefant
3) Schleich porcupine
4) Bullyland new volture
5) Papo mandril
6) Bullyland great dane
7) Safari American badger
8 Papo pelican
9) Papo
10) the Inuits from Bullyland
11) Foxes from bullyland

and, and,,,now I get starting.... oho, so many
I have not even mentioned the Schleich that is alredy for sale...

SUSANNE wrote:

1) Bullyland Icelandic pony , - surprise, surprise
2) Schleich white Elefant
3) Schleich porcupine
4) Bullyland new volture
5) Papo mandril
6) Bullyland great dane
7) Safari American badger
8 Papo pelican
9) Papo
10) the Inuits from Bullyland
11) Foxes from bullyland

So, on 9.th place is Papo, any Papo...

Maybe the Papo young lioness or all other Papos!!! :)

I just know schleich brand.

Well, in schleich, my top five (and i don't see them (just in photos) are:

-> Akha-Téké
-> Pinto mare
-> white fox (mother)
-> white fox (foal)


Well, i don't see them at the moment, maybe when i saw, my opinion will change, i don't know :S

skysthelimit wrote:

SUSANNE wrote:

1) Bullyland Icelandic pony , - surprise, surprise
2) Schleich white Elefant
3) Schleich porcupine
4) Bullyland new volture
5) Papo mandril
6) Bullyland great dane
7) Safari American badger
8 Papo pelican
9) Papo
10) the Inuits from Bullyland
11) Foxes from bullyland

So, on 9.th place is Papo, any Papo...

Exactly
I only have 4

Which is still 3 more than I have

skysthelimit wrote:

Which is still 3 more than I have

Small exclusive sollectors, aren`t we

Yep, extremely exclusive

Robert and Susanne, my dear exclusive collectors, patience is a very nice word for collectors... don't you agree???

Yes, you could say that
When will you present your new little friends?

Can i change my options? I saw today the 2011 figures!

I bought the Pinto mare! I can't resist!

Is one of my favourite horses i've see before!!

1º- Pinto mare
2º- Pinto foal (my next addition)
3º- Akah-teke
4º- Falabella mare
5º- Dartmoor mare/stallion (i don't remember me xD)

Hello Friends This is my vote:



Papo: Mandril
Schleich: Wolverine
Collecta: Leopard + snow babies
Papo: Lion + baby
Schleich: Baby Kudu African + Buffalo Calf
Papo: Asian Elephant Baby Plus
Safari: American Badger
Safari: Indian Rhinoceros
Bullyland: Inca Cockatoo
Papo: Yack

Otsider /

Majo: Black Panther (I think the most successful so far apart the baby
Safari.)

my must have 2011:

1. Wolverine - Schleich ( i have )
2. Lesser Kudu - Safari Ltd
3. Cownose Ray - Safari Ltd
4. Bull Shark - Safari Ltd
5. Bearded vulture - Bullyland
6. Common Buzzard - Bullyland
7. White Rhino - Safari Ltd
8. Indian Rhino - Safari Ltd
9. Black Rhino - Papo
10. Silver Bagder - Safari Ltd


and also the Venomous Creatures-Toob

I think we can already sum up the results of this little survey, as more and more 2011 figures come to our hands and we can evaluate them properly – but that would be another story…

So, 17 people have shared they votes so far, and the whole picture is more or less clear.
I've counted only mentions with no regards to places, as not everyone put their Top-10s in decreasing order.
Only wildlife figures were counted and if a person wrote "kudu + calf" I count it as a single "two-figure piece".
Here is our Top-9:
1. Papo Mandrill - 12 votes (inevitable leader!).
2. Schleich Kudu – 7.5 votes (lucky luke voted for the kudu calf only, so it has 0.5 more)
3-6. Bullyland Lammergeier – 7 votes
Safari American badger – 7 votes
Safari Capybara - 7 votes
Schleich Badger - 7 votes
7-9. CollectA Manatee - 6 votes
Safari Indian Rhino - 6 votes
Schleich Wolverine - 6 votes

For the 2011 models I love the Farm life
1. The eventing horse set
2. The rodeo set
3. and the Dartmoor stallion
Those are my top 3 but unfortunately I haven't been around to getting them but I will for sure have them before the end of the year

You are right, wee must have come far enough in 2011 to make a heading like the one for 2912.
Only I don`t know how to make one

SUSANNE wrote:

You are right, wee must have come far enough in 2011 to make a heading like the one for 2912.
Only I don`t know how to make one

We just began with this thread.