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Schleich - New for 2023

Started by bmathison1972, July 31, 2022, 12:45:15 AM

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bmathison1972

I actually like the 'actual' photo more than the 'stock' photo (at least the actual animal doesn't have that stupid smirk on its face!)

I should have the caracal Monday or Tuesday (I don't have a local place to buy Schleich, or any animal figures, actually, that I know of)


NSD Bashe

Honestly looks slightly more catlike to me but I don't know if that's just the different angle.  I get that it looks more simplified though, I'm guessing the paint job will invariably be a bit varied from model to model.

EpicRaptorMan

@bmathison1972 the irl Caracal as a smirk on its face too

bmathison1972

Quote from: EpicRaptorMan on January 09, 2023, 04:51:34 AM@bmathison1972 the irl Caracal as a smirk on its face too

in those pics it doesn't look nearly as bad as the promo pic, to me

Gwangi

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Kinda hard to tell if the smirk is there or not, guys. It's a head-on photograph where the face obscures the corners of the mouth. Looks like a TOOB or Yowie figure to me, but will certainly cost more than either.  I suppose we'll have a clearer picture soon enough.

EpicRaptorMan

@Gwangi HappyHenToys has more photos of the product available on their website and shows a full 360°

The Harpy Eagle also is below expectations it seems. :(

Gwangi

Quote from: EpicRaptorMan on January 09, 2023, 05:28:41 PM@Gwangi HappyHenToys has more photos of the product available on their website and shows a full 360°

The Harpy Eagle also is below expectations it seems. :(

I didn't realize that. Thank you! Yeah, I can see that there is no cute little smirk on the actual figure, which is a good thing. Still not enthralled with it though. Looks like the only 2023 Schleich animal I'll be getting is the Galloway cow.

bmathison1972

I am still getting the caracal; who knows when we'll get another chance at one (actually, it might be delivered today LOL).

Gwangi - I had to buy another figure to get to the $10 minimum, so I bought the Schleich Holstein too :)


EpicRaptorMan

Idk I still see the smirk on the actual photo too...not that I noticed the smirk from the stock photo in the first place.

@bmathison1972 well post pics here of the caracal when you do get it.

bmathison1972

Quote from: EpicRaptorMan on January 10, 2023, 07:28:17 AMIdk I still see the smirk on the actual photo too...not that I noticed the smirk from the stock photo in the first place.

@bmathison1972 well post pics here of the caracal when you do get it.

I plan on reviewing it for the Blog; probably this upcoming weekend

endogenylove

I will stick with trying to hunt down the Playvisions caracal. This one still looks like a cartoon character to me.
Always looking for new species...

bmathison1972

Quote from: endogenylove on January 10, 2023, 10:35:08 PMI will stick with trying to hunt down the Playvisions caracal. This one still looks like a cartoon character to me.

Doesn't look as bad in-hand. Looking at the promo pic, I think it was the combination of a smirk and the eyes that bothered me. The actual toy is more subdued. Anyway I am happy with it. Expect a Blog review before the end of the weekend.

EpicRaptorMan

I think the Schleich Caracal has a better sculpt than PlayVision's.

endogenylove

Quote from: bmathison1972 on January 10, 2023, 11:27:40 PM
Quote from: endogenylove on January 10, 2023, 10:35:08 PMI will stick with trying to hunt down the Playvisions caracal. This one still looks like a cartoon character to me.

Doesn't look as bad in-hand. Looking at the promo pic, I think it was the combination of a smirk and the eyes that bothered me. The actual toy is more subdued. Anyway I am happy with it. Expect a Blog review before the end of the weekend.

I will look forwards to it for making my decision!
Always looking for new species...

SerAndrew

The aardvark is so small it could be use as a baby for the Mojo's... If it weren't fur the hair that the figure has but the real babies haven't.