Schleich 2024 Second half

Will they really cancel the release of the Andalusian stallion?
If so, then I'm mad because it was the one that I really wanted to get for my collection.

Did someone try to contact Schleich and ask them that?

I can agree that it's quite frustrating and I also don't really understand their problems with releasing them. If they aren't sure that they can release the model they shouldn't release also product pictures of it, so there is no disappointment on the side of the customers. But when did Schleich listen to their customers last time...

TheRedLupine wrote:

2024
99092 - Bay Lipizzaner Mare (from advent calendar)
72212 - Black Andalusian Stallion

As far as i know the lipizzaner mare will come out as an exclusive, probably next year. I asked an Schleich employee, thats what they told me. if they really do it i dont know.

Fellow21 wrote:

As far as i know the lipizzaner mare will come out as an exclusive, probably next year. I asked an Schleich employee, thats what they told me. if they really do it i dont know.

I hope so, but Schleich seem to change their mind all the time these days so who knows for sure what they'll do.

TheRedLupine wrote:

Loustic wrote:

Strange yes, I received mine in my country without any problem. However, from what I understand, the Andalusian won't be released.

Wait they aren't going to release the Andalusian at all now???
where did you hear that?
Why do Schleich keep canceling their exclusive models, it's really frustrating. This will be the 5th one they've canceled in the last 3 years:

On instagram. One person sent an email asking when the Andalusian was going to be released and the response to the email was broadcast on instagram: they withdrew it from sale and abandoned the project.

Loustic wrote:

TheRedLupine wrote:

Loustic wrote:

Strange yes, I received mine in my country without any problem. However, from what I understand, the Andalusian won't be released.

Wait they aren't going to release the Andalusian at all now???
where did you hear that?
Why do Schleich keep canceling their exclusive models, it's really frustrating. This will be the 5th one they've canceled in the last 3 years:

On instagram. One person sent an email asking when the Andalusian was going to be released and the response to the email was broadcast on instagram: they withdrew it from sale and abandoned the project.

Oh thats not good. I think the andalusian looks very good, but schleich don't really care if they release a figure or not.

Two weeks ago I wrote them an email because I wanted to order their new horses, some were only aviable at that time in their US Store.

Their answer, was somethink like that.

Thank you very much for your message.

I appreciate your interest in ordering products from our online store. Unfortunately, we currently do not ship products from the US shop to Germany or other countries outside the USA. Therefore, the items that are only available in the US shop, such as the Andalusian Stallion and the Rodeo Show, cannot be included in your order from the German online shop.

Sometimes I really don't understand, how a company like schleich don't care for the belongings of their long term costumers, it's not like we don't have to pay the price anyway.
Schleich is a german toy company, other big companies like lego aren't that complicated, when it comes to shipping from other countries.

I also asked if there was a way how to reserve items when they are not available at the moment in their online shop and if there was a way how to get an order when everything is available, because of shipping costs and Environmental friendliness. Environmental friendliness is one of the current aspects, they want us to alert, this also why they want to change the material of their figures, for me shipping also counts to this.

Their answer:

Regarding your request to reserve items currently unavailable, we do not have a system to hold orders. However, you can check availability regularly.


I really miss the times, when everything wasn't so complicated and you could just go in your shop "like Müller" and get your wished special items in stores there.

Personally I think schleich is curently in a financial crisis, they have to many projects at the moment, which get out of their hands and don't work that way how they want. By moving out of their headquarters, they have taken over themselves, we have to wait and see how it will work out for them.
Their product lines don't do so good in the market either. Puzzlemals and Sofias Beauties are very short lift status
About there smurfs I think they got an agreement with McDonalds, who seem to have the corights, because new products often come out only over them.

Like other companies, they have to deal with the loss of some age groups. Many young people have less interest, because they grow out faster. Even the fast pace on the market also adds to the dilemma they are in.

But to be fair there products are getting better lately and they even try to release animals which we haven't seen yet.

Schleich is definitely in some sort of crisis. I mean, removing the exclusives from the US site? Why? They could just leave them up until they are available. It's so dumb.

Dear Sts Friends:

Hey, does anyone know if the Schleich magic peacock is a new mould, or is it a repaint? I'd like to know, because I'd like to get it, but I'm not sure about the shape of it. If some one could help solve this little problem, that would be great. Also, if the magic peacock is a new mould, what's the difference between that one, and the Schleich phoenix? Just wondering.

Sincerely,

Aschuck

aschuck wrote:

Dear Sts Friends:

Hey, does anyone know if the Schleich magic peacock is a new mould, or is it a repaint? I'd like to know, because I'd like to get it, but I'm not sure about the shape of it. If some one could help solve this little problem, that would be great. Also, if the magic peacock is a new mould, what's the difference between that one, and the Schleich phoenix? Just wondering.

Sincerely,

Aschuck

Quite easy to check
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Not the same mold! Look at the wings

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Color: The Phoenix is predominantly yellow and pink, while the Peacock is blue and green.
Head: The Phoenix has a stronger and more pointed beak with raised feathers on its head. The Peacock has a much shorter beak and a distinctive crest somewhat like a peacock's crown.
Wings: Both have large, spread wings, but the Phoenix's wings are more flame-like and pointed, while the Peacock's wings are more rounded and feathery.
Tail: The Phoenix has a long plume shapped tail giving a flame like effect, while the Peacock has a long, fan-like tail with intricate feather details.

p.s. This magical peacock doesn't look like any other known peacock figure as far as I know.

Dear Sts Friends:

Hey, thank you so much, Roger, for the descriptions. They were very helpful, and it will be a grand thing indeed to see these birds in hand. I must say, you acted almost like a hero, at least today you did. You see what I mean? See? Every blind user on this forum needs some one like you. Once again, your descriptions were awesome. About the AAA phoenix on TAW, does that figure exist in two sizes? If so, then I'd like the larger one, for my collection.

Sincerely,

Aschuck