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Tiger Shark (Sea Life by Schleich)

3.7 (9 votes)

Review and images by JimoAi; edited by bmathison1972

To close out my Schleich figure reviews, I would be looking into their tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier). They are the largest of of the requiem sharks, averaging 400-550 cm from snout to the tip of the caudal fin. They are found in tropical and temperature waters and are characterized by their squarish snouts and stripes on their body, which give them their name.

Malayan Tapir (Wildlife by CollectA)

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3.7 (10 votes)

Review and images by caipirasuchus; edited by bmathison1972

Tapirs (family Tapiridae) are cool. Their curious proboscis, big size, and somewhat prehistoric appearance made them very charismatic creatures. It’s not surprising that tapirs are very common in pop culture, at zoos, and as toys. What’s surprising is that nobody reviewed this animal here in ATB until now.

Saltwater Fish (Mini-verse Mini Lifestyle by MGA)

3.3 (6 votes)

Review and images by JimoAi; edited by bmathison1972

I always have a love-hate relationship to blind bag/box figures. On one hand it’s thrilling to try to get what you want, but if you’re on a budget, it can be a nightmare especially if the figure you want isn’t appearing despite spending a lot of money.

Killer Whale, 2019 (Wild Safari Sealife by Safari Ltd.)

3.8 (12 votes)

Review and images by caipirasuchus; edited by bmathison1972

Orcas (I prefer this term over killer whales), Orcinus orca, don’t need an introduction. One of the most popular marine creatures, it is also a very common species in the toy market. It’s not difficult to see why: big, beautiful, and presenting one of the most unique and striking color patterns in the animal world, orcas are everyone’s favorite.

Great Hammerhead Shark, 2020 (Sea Life by Schleich)

4 (9 votes)

Review and images by JimoAi; edited by bmathison1972

The great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is the largest of all hammerhead sharks, attaining lengths of 400-600 cm in the largest specimens, though they mostly average smaller. Outside of their great size, their most distinctive features are their cephalofoils being relatively smooth, tail fin, and tall dorsal fin, which can get up to 180 cm in the largest and most extreme cases, although it is rare nowadays.

Tiger, Standing Adult and Cub (Wild Animals by Papo)

3.7 (17 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

The charismatic Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the nominate tiger species and probably the one that most people envision in their minds when you mention tigers to them. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it rivals the Siberian tiger for the title of world’s biggest living cat.

Indian Crested Porcupine (Wildlife by CollectA)

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4.8 (13 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

As its name suggests, the Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) is an Old World porcupine that ranges across most of India as well as much of the Middle East. And like most porcupines, it is covered in a formidable coat of quills for defense against predators.

Elephant Shark (Art in the Pocket – Sunshine Aquarium by Kitan Club)

3.3 (6 votes)

Review and images by JimoAi; edited by bmathison1972

Holocephali was once a diverse group of fish, emerging in the Devonian and lasting until the present. They were once more diverse, occupying a lot more niches, including apex predators, but modern members are mostly restricted to the deep sea. Eugeneodontids are one of the more well known group amongst general audiences, as it includes the famous Heliocoprion and related genera like Edestus, which in many depictions are shown to have a shark-like body plan despite only being distantly related.

Maned Wolf (Wildlife by CollectA)

4.8 (13 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest wild dog on the South American continent and with its very fox-like head and coloration, and long, spindly limbs, easily one of the weirdest-looking members of the entire dog family.

Released in 2013, the CollectA maned wolf is sculpted in a walking stance with its head turned to look to the right, its right front paw extended forward, and its left hind paw raised very slightly off the ground.

Giant River Otter (Wild Water Series by Yowie Group)

5 (7 votes)

Review and images by Sam; edited by bmathison1972

The giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is the world’s largest otter species as well as the longest member of the Mustellidae family. It originates from South America, and is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with only 5,000 giant otters remaining in the wild.

Blue-ringed Octopus (3D Picture Book Poisonous Creatures by Toys Spirits)

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4.2 (6 votes)

Review and images by JimoAi; edited by bmathison1972

Octopuses in the genus Hapalochlaena are probably the most striking out of them all, especially with their yellowish bodies and iconic blue rings on their bodies, which become more vibrant when threatened (although one species, Hapalochlaena fasciata, has lines rather than rings on its mantle).

Mini Sharks (Diversity of Life on Earth by Bandai)

4.8 (5 votes)

Review and images by JimoAi; edited by bmathison1972

As previously mentioned, 2023 has been a great year for cartilaginous fish fans with, many figures from big and small companies alike. Today, we will be taking a look at the Bandai’s Mini Sharks collection which is part of their Diversity of Life on Earth series.

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