Greater kudu

Aeglil · May 22, 2024, 06:41:03 PM

Hi again,

I would love to treat myself to a greater kudu. Schleich produced its own version, but I find that Papo's is much much better-looking. So I could add the Schleich kudu calf and display them on my shelf with my bongos and giant elands.

Do you find Papo's replica successful ? Or do you think it's worth waiting for hypothetical Collecta versions of this animal (adult and calf) ?

BlueKrono · May 22, 2024, 07:12:22 PM

Quote from: Aeglil on May 22, 2024, 06:41:03 PMHi again,

I would love to treat myself to a greater kudu. Schleich produced its own version, but I find that Papo's is much much better-looking. So I could add the Schleich kudu calf and put them on my shelf with my bongos and giant elands.

Do you find Papo's replica successful? Or do you think it's worth waiting for hypothetical Collecta versions of this animal (adult and calf) ?

Papo's kudu is the only antelope I've ever sought out. I find it extremely regal and looks good on the shelf.

EpicRaptorMan · May 22, 2024, 07:14:43 PM

Papo's version is very good but also quite large. The same size if not larger than CollectA's Eland. I get that it is a large antelope but I found the size to be a bit too big.

bmathison1972 · May 22, 2024, 07:37:53 PM

Mine is Papo but I haven't made an effort to compare it with other brands yet.

Saarlooswolfhound · May 22, 2024, 07:50:22 PM

You can see a comparison of kudu figures on my website, just scroll down a bit.
https://thecuriouscompendium.wixsite.com/curiouscompendium/african-collection

Aeglil · May 22, 2024, 08:00:13 PM

Quote from: EpicRaptorMan on May 22, 2024, 07:14:43 PMPapo's version is very good but also quite large. The same size if not larger than CollectA's Eland. I get that it is a large antelope but I found the size to be a bit too big.

Sad that it's so large. I guess you own both of them. Does the kudu look out of place when facing the bongo or the eland on a shelf ? Do you have pictures for comparison ?

Quote from: Saarlooswolfhound on May 22, 2024, 07:50:22 PMYou can see a comparison of kudu figures on my website, just scroll down a bit.
https://thecuriouscompendium.wixsite.com/curiouscompendium/african-collection

Wow, impressive collection. Kudos...or better said kudus

to you !

EpicRaptorMan · May 22, 2024, 08:43:35 PM

@Aeglil I have the SafariLtd Lesser Kudu. And I had actually purchased the Greater Kudu from HappyHenToys but was so displeased with its unusually large size I just returned it. So, no, I don't have it anymore.

Saarlooswolfhound · May 22, 2024, 10:12:21 PM

Thank you! I have had models since I was 3, collecting since 2009, and am not a synoptic collector so yes, I have a lot of figures at this stage.

I am happy to do comparisons for you of all the models you are curious about (assuming that I own them, I often do). Send me a PM and I will try to take photos by the weekend for you.

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