Safari Ltd. want ideas for 2021 products

AnimalToyForum · September 25, 2019, 06:20:47 PM

"Calling all SafariFans!

We 💛 our fans and we especially love your ideas, which is why we want to hear from YOU!

Which toys do you want to see created next?! 😉 Got a favorite animal? A figurine that would be perfect for your little one's toy chest? TELL US!

Click here to submit your new product ideas for 2021: https://hubs.ly/H0kWWx_0

Who knows... your idea might just be one of our newest Safari Ltd figurines!

If your toy idea is selected, you'll receive 25% off your next purchase & a signed certificate from us 🙌🎉 GET TO IT!"

I suggested Rhomaleosaurus, Plesiosaurus, and shoebill bird.

bmathison1972 · September 25, 2019, 07:05:39 PM

I suggested:

common bedbug (Incredible Creatures)
Andean cock-of-the-rock (Wings of the World)
coati (Wildlife)

I know the bedbug is s stretch, but it might sell well with the medical and public health educational community. In hindsight I should have selected medicinal leech.

stargatedalek · September 25, 2019, 07:53:54 PM

I think a bedbug has a decent shot, might not be super popular with the parents but it's a recognizable animal that would probably do really well in the school project and Halloween markets.

I submitted Tokay gecko, crested gecko, and Tupandactylus.

Takama · September 25, 2019, 10:40:29 PM

My were

A Dik Dik Antelope for wildlife

Heterodontosaurus tucki For Prehistoric World

and a Japanese Kappa For Mythical realms

Isidro · September 26, 2019, 05:57:02 AM

I sent these suggestion: put again in production the retired Malayan Tapir, make a normal-sized (not TOOB) Commerson's dolphin, and make a Marbled Cat :-)

Advicot · October 12, 2019, 01:45:26 PM

I put a Roan Antelope and Aye Aye for wildlife and a Saddle Billed Stork for Wings Of the World.

Animalibus · October 15, 2019, 04:30:04 PM

I put a California Condor (retireted) and Rhea americana (Nandu) for Wings of the World and Coati (Nasua nasua) for Wildlife.

bmathison1972 · October 15, 2019, 04:38:55 PM

Quote from: Animalibus on October 15, 2019, 04:30:04 PM
I put a California Condor (retireted) and Rhea americana (Nandu) for Wings of the World and Coati (Nasua nasua) for Wildlife.

Coati seems popular; I also did that one and on the STS forum 1-2 other people did too. I suggested it for North American Wildlife, but really it could be for either!

AcroSauroTaurus · October 16, 2019, 05:58:18 PM

I put Strap-toothed Beaked Whale, Mymoorapelta, and Gharial.

Animalibus · December 14, 2019, 01:05:41 PM

I suggested

Nandu (Rhea americana) male, female and chiks
Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus)
Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
Coati (Nasua narica)
Vicunha (Vicugna pacos)

Advicot · December 14, 2019, 02:25:54 PM

When are the results going to be published?

Isidro · December 14, 2019, 05:22:01 PM

I would think that, if they go to be published (I don't assume that), then it will be in 2021...

sphyrna18 · December 15, 2019, 08:15:46 PM

They already announced the winner. A little girl who suggested a Mermaid TOOB, I think. I didn't see that one coming, but there you go. It was on the FB page a while ago.

Isidro · December 15, 2019, 09:34:28 PM

Oh! I didn't expected such an anticipation (one year before the releasing). Will be good for the fantasy figure lovers.

suspsy · December 16, 2019, 04:13:19 AM

Quote from: sphyrna18 on December 15, 2019, 08:15:46 PM
They already announced the winner. A little girl who suggested a Mermaid TOOB, I think. I didn't see that one coming, but there you go. It was on the FB page a while ago.

So that's the only suggestion Safari went with?

Advicot · December 16, 2019, 03:43:29 PM

A mermaid tube?! Of all things!

bmathison1972 · January 07, 2020, 02:21:13 PM

I don't normally do these 'wish lists' but it can sometimes be fun to dream. This is a general comment, not related to Safari's formal poll above. How about a Small Mammals TOOB:
-vampire bat
-pygmy armadillo
-lesser bushbaby
-star-nosed mole
-desert cottontail rabbit
-elephant shrew
-pacarana
-eastern chipmunk
-African striped weasel

You can't have everything obscure; Safari likes to go for common and familiar much of the time.

AnimalToyForum · January 07, 2020, 09:11:31 PM

Do you think that's because most people voted for mermaid toob?

Avian · January 07, 2020, 10:08:58 PM

I dont know a serious collector who would.

bmathison1972 · January 07, 2020, 10:42:54 PM

Quote from: animaltoyforum on January 07, 2020, 09:11:31 PM
Do you think that's because most people voted for mermaid toob?

I didn't realize voting was final. A mermaid's toob? Oh for $@^%!'s sake. Honestly I bet they already had the 2021 line-up ready and just picked the one person that made a lucky guess of what would be among the items. These things often take years to make and approve, so I doubt any suggestions in late 2019 would be seen in 2021.

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