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How to Collect Schleich Animals

Perhaps you are a collector. You might already collect stamps, antiques or decorative plates. If not, you might be considering starting some kind of collection. If you love animals, one option is to collect Schleich plastic animal figures. Schleich manufactures detailed collectible figures of many types and designs. They have a number of animal lines, both fantasy and realistic. These figures are convenient to collect, since they are currently in production and are readily available. Schleich frequently releases new figures, so there is always something new to collect. Since they make so many different figures, your collection can reflect your individual tastes and personality.

Instructions

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  Visit the Schleich website. Browse all the lines of animal figures Schleich offers. You have options like Farm Life, Wild Life and Dinosaurs. Choose a product line to collect, or come up with a theme of your own and collect animals across themes. For example, you might want to collect winged animals -- these can include birds, flying dinosaurs and dragons.
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  Find a Schleich retailer using the Store Locator on the website. Or find an online dealer that has a good reputation. You can buy Schleich figures from large, reputable dealers like Amazon.com.
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  Buy figures, one or a few at a time. Consider how the new figures will go together. For example, you might want to choose figures with matching or complementary colors. Or you might choose all small figures.
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  Buy figures, one or a few at a time. Consider how the new figures will go together. For example, you might want to choose figures with matching or complementary colors. Or you might choose all small figures.
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  Set your figures in a prominent place, such as on a fireplace mantle. Arrange them to depict a scene -- for example, an encounter between a wolf and a lamb.
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  Consider adding a few human figures to complete the scene.
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  Add new figures as you wish. Always consider what the new figures will contribute to your collection. You might want to consider purchasing characters that are in similar poses -- such as dragons rearing or dogs curled up. Or you could go for contrast. Some figures might be in the midst of action, while others are resting.
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  Get a display case for large collections.

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