Stargo Dogs

EDIT: Alright, since it turned out there wasn't a separate thread for these already, I thought I'd turn this into one! These photos can be used for TAW if needed, I couldn't find them on there but not sure if Stargo is brand on its own or what.

I like the whole set, in general they did a really good job, but some are definitely better than others. It's cool to see some rarely represented breeds along with the more common ones. I have listed them here in order of my personal ranking of favorite to less favorite.

Here is the breed chart they come with. Not sure why they called it a German Border Collie instead of German Shepherd. Also, as I mentioned in the original post, the Golden Retriever is not a match for the mold they used, which is unfortunate. I also wish they had chosen a color for the Akita that made it look less like a Shiba Inu. Akitas come in that color of course, but it would have been neat to see a model in a different color, since Shibas are more represented. It also looks more like a Shiba to me in build! The other thing that I can't quit get over it how pointed they made the noses on the lab and the boxer.   All in all though, really happy with this set! For the price, it's a fun assortment of pretty well sculpted breeds.

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Irish Wolfhound

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Belgian Malinois

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Schnauzer

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Weimaraner

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Akita

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Greyhound

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German Shepherd

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Springer Spaniel

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Boxer

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Labrador

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Dalmatian

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Golden Retriever

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Original post:

Okay, I swear there was a thread for these already! I thought Paige made a post about them, but maybe it was just within another thread and I saw them there?? I searched and searched, but if this needs to be part of a larger thread, please link me to it! Apologies!

I had put off buying the Stargo dogs for one reason or another, and then they were out of stock on Amazon for months and months until I decided they must have retired them or something. I was a bit bummed since they also didn't seem to be showing up on ebay or anything, but then all of a sudden they came back in stock so this time I went ahead and got them before they could get away. They're pretty cool, I feel like they have been covered elsewhere (but if not I am happy to get photos), but my main question is--anyone else with this set, does your Golden Retriever have the wrong head?  I assume they all do and that the photo on the box was a prototype or something, but it's a bummer because the head on the model is not a Golden head at all. It's more like a Pointer or Setter maybe. Also the mouth is open instead of closed and in general the head is just too small for the body. Anyway, not a big deal, just curious! Maybe something happened to the original mold and they had an unused pointer head or something, haha.

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A interesting figure

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I think that is a multifunctional mold and I wouldn't be surprised to see a Red Irish Setter made on it.

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I think that is a multifunctional mold and I wouldn't be surprised to see a Red Irish Setter made on it.

You're right, that is the same mold. So I guess the one on the box is something else altogether! Too bad since it's nicer.

Yeah its a weird model for sure! But the others in the set are pretty nice
Juat too bad the one pictured isn't the retriever included.

I don't think I made my own topic, I think they were just discussed in my new additions thread.

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Yeah its a weird model for sure! But the others in the set are pretty nice
Juat too bad the one pictured isn't the retriever included.

Yes, the rest of the set I like a lot. I don't mind the weird golden either, he will still have a place on the shelf, despite his tiny weird head.

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I don't think I made my own topic, I think they were just discussed in my new additions thread.

Oh that was probably what I am remembering, yes! I knew I'd seen you talk about them because that was how I found out about them. Maybe I will put some pictures here, too, so they have their own thread.

Okay I added pictures of the set and just made this a thread for the whole collection, for ease. :)

Excellent Jill! It is indeed a nice set of dogs. I have kept my retreiver too but am mulling over repainting it if I can fimd a breed that may fit it better. Definitely not a golden (show, working, or pet body type!).

I can't find a perfect match for the shape, either. The head and ears says pointer but the coat says setter. If you ever find a good match, let me know!

Wonderful set of dogs!I have just checked and I have the GSD from this set! I had it marked as a made in china model.