Model Horse Makes: Schleich

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With their inexpensive cost for the quality of craftsmanship and ease of availability, the Schleich scale model horses and accessories are becoming quite popular among young collectors.

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Model horses or toy horses are scale replicas of real horses and are highly collectible. Model horses can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age or gender, although the vast majority of collectors are women. The hobby originated more or less simultaneously - but independently - in North America and the UK, followed later by Sweden (UK-influenced), Germany (US-influenced) and Australia. The hobby encompasses a wide variety of activities, from those who simply like to collect to those who enthusiastically show their models at model horse shows. Unlike many model cars or model trains, the horses do not need to be assembled from kits, although they can be altered to the collector's liking.

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Tradition, Craftsmanship, Dedication and Devotion

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Schleich was founded in Germany in 1935 by Friedrich Schleich. The now famous figurines came to life in the 1950's. The idea was to provide consumers with true to life and meticulously handpainted PVC figurines and accessories. Schleich is now in its third generation of ownership.

Schleich started off with the production of comic figurines including The Smurfs, Snoopy, The Muppet Show Characters and many many more.

In the 1980's Schleich added animal figurines to the company. The Animals and Play Worlds they created are a true reflection of nature on a smaller scale. These span from the lost world of the dinosaurs to domestic and wild animals of present times. The design of these products are made as realistic and naturalistic as possible. This enables children to experience the large variety of nature - from domestic animals on a farm to wild animals in the jungle.

Schleich offers a range of plastic figurines relating to Farm Life, Wild Life, Forest Life, Sea Life, Dinosaurs, Medieval Times, American Frontier and The Smurfs. Schleich products meet European and American toy testing and safety requirements suitable for ages 3+ for Children's play as well as the Serious Collector.

The line of Horses include 37 hand-painted models. Some included are Arabian, Lipizzaner, Clydesdale, Pinto, Appaloosa, Palomino, Mustang, Quarter Horse & Shetland Pony. There are also many accessories to complement these beautiful horses.

SCHLEICH HORSES

Just horses. Stallions, mares and foals, draft breeds all the way down to ponies, and all colors.

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SCHLEICH HORSES

Schleich Horses

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MEDIEVAL TIMES

Schleich Medieval Horses

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FANTASY HORSES & CREATURES

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