Off we go back to the Arctic to explore another extreme climate inhabitant… the Safari Ltd. Arctic fox for 2023! Released under the item number of #100731, it presents a very special Arctic animal. This will also be the first post for this species on the blog! Unlike the Arctic wolf discussed in another recently released blog post, this animal is a unique species to its mainland cousin.
Author: Saarlooswolfhound
My name is Paige, I go by Saarlooswolfhound on related forums online. I have a Bachelor's degree that focused on zoological and anthropological sciences; I don't work in those fields professionally. I have been a collector for many years, but have had these plastic figures in my life since I was about three years old. Many of these figures were originally toys for me (I still retain them in my collection), in addition to adding new brands etc. I recently launched my own website in 2022, and add new figures to my curation all the time. I have always been passionate about the animal world and its many diverse wonders. I am especially enthusiastic about the canine family; wolves are my specialty. I myself have two beloved domestic dogs, one a rescued American cocker spaniel and one Decker rat terrier. If I am not spending time with them, I am reading the latest scientific journal articles I can find or cataloging something new for my collection. At the last count, the collection was well over 5,000 pieces and is still growing! I often get asked what I will ever do with them, but honestly I can't imagine life without this excellent hobby.
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Arctic Wolf (Wild Life by Mojö Fun)
4.5 (10 votes)
Happy holidays to all! I hope this latest post finds you in the holiday spirit, or at the very least an “Arctic animal appreciation” one. This post will focus on the Mojö Fun Arctic wolf #381052 released in 2022. The model itself is the first of its kind for Mojö, having only released one other wolf species, and the most common (read “generic”) of them at that.
Arabian Mare (Farm Life by Schleich)
4.5 (6 votes)
Before I start with the review, I would like to thank Happy Hen Toys for providing me with this review sample for the blog! Our friends there have an excellent selection of animal models for collectors and enthusiasts alike; feel free to go check out their website for products like this.
Eurasian Wolf, Adult and Pup 2022 (Wild Animals by Papo)
4.7 (7 votes)
Happy spooky season to everyone! I hope this article finds you in good spirits to enjoy a spooky old bed time story. The topic is on the Papo wolf pair (Canis lupus) introduced in 2022, #50283 and #50284 respectively, but our story begins in Europe… La Beté du Gèvaudan is a longstanding horror story from Southern France.
Cassis Lapdog (Farm Life by Papo)
4.8 (5 votes)
Welcome to the spooky season series of articles! I hope you have had a nice time so far and will enjoy my contributions. My selection for my first article is the Papo “Cassis Lapdog” #54013. This model was released back in 2012 and retired in 2019. It appears to resemble a grizzled older animal with a dark coat washed with a lighter graying and special attention was given to graying brows and around the mouth of the animal.
Connemara Pony (Farm Life by Schleich)
4 (3 votes)
I am proud to present another kindly given sample model from our friends at Happy Hen Toys. Thank you! If you decide that you would like to add this model to your herd, you can find it on their website or wherever Schleich toys are sold! Without further ado, here is the first Schleich “pony” for the blog!
Noriker, stallion (Farm Life by Schleich)
4.1 (7 votes)
Before I begin the review, I would like to kindly thank our friends at Happy Hen Toys for who provided me with this review sample (my first!) for the Blog! If you end up being interested in this figure, you can certainly find it on their website or wherever Schleich toys are sold.
Cryptozoology Designer TOOB (Safari Ltd.)
4.8 (12 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
This article marks my first multiple model (Safari Ltd. TOOB) production! Presented here are 14 figures, 7 original pieces and 7 later re-released with updated paintwork. The Cryptozoology Designer TOOB by Safari Ltd. #677504 was originally released in 2013 with simplistic paintwork, then re-released a few years after retirement with much improved paint schemes for most of the figures.
Reindeer, Special Holiday Edition 2022 (Schleich)
3 (4 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
Happy Holidays everybody! How ever you choose to celebrate this season, I hope that you choose to include some plastic animal figures to enjoy. They always seem to brighten my holidays! This year I have selected the new 2022 Schleich special edition reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) #72189 to present here.
Black Wolf (Asahiyama Capsule Zoo by Kaiyodo)
4.5 (2 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
Another trip along the holiday trail, a hell hound has arrived on the scene for presentation… Not truly, instead, I have a very precious Kaiyodo Asahiyama Exclusive black phase wolf model. Reused from the Choco Q Animatales model #239 from series 11, the mold itself is precisely the same besides a color change.
Reindeer, Special Holiday Edition 2021 (Schleich)
3.7 (3 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
Happy Holidays everyone! Whatever you celebrate this season, I do hope that it is holly and jolly and fun! Just like this special edition Schleich reindeer model (Rangifer tarandus). Released late in the year of 2021 as part of a holiday special release, it is a festive reindeer model.
Turkey, tom (Safari Farm by Safari Ltd.)
4.8 (4 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
In honor of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, here is a poultry to satisfy any bird lover’s appetite. The Safari Ltd. #242929 turkey (Melagris gallopavo), released as part of their Safari Farm line in 2007 and still in production today, is a marvelous avian figure.
Black Cat, sitting (Schleich Farm by Schleich)
3.3 (3 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
In keeping with the Halloween theme for the upcoming holiday, here is presented the Schleich #13004 sitting black cat (Felis catus). This model was released in 1984 in the early days of the company as part of the Schleich Farm series and was later discontinued in 1997.
Maned Wolf (Wild Safari Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)
5 (4 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
The Safari Ltd. maned wolf, listed as #100367, was released in 2021 and is currently in production. This model is included as part of the Wild Safari Wildlife Collection. The model itself measures to around 4 inches long and 3.5 inches tall (10.16 cm x 8.89 cm).
Jackal (Wild Animals by Papo)
4.5 (4 votes)
Review and images by Saarlooswolfhound; edited by bmathison1972
The Papo “Jackal”, #50259 was released in 2020 and is currently in production. It is part of the Wild Animal collection from Papo. The figure itself measures approximately 2.2 in. in length and 2 in. tall (5.58 cm in length and 5.08 cm tall).