New from Schleich Early 2017 More Dinosaur Models
Yesterday, Everything Dinosaur team members provided information on the first of the new for 2017 Schleich prehistoric animal models. In today’s article, we conclude our look at the new 2017 Schleich dinosaurs (yes, all models announced so far are members of the Dinosauria), by looking at the other, smaller models that the Germany-based manufacturer will be introducing into their prehistoric animal replica range next year.
Schleich Dinosaur Models
Let’s jump straight in by looking at the new mini dinosaur models.
Four New Mini Dinosaur Models Available from Schleich in Early 2017
New mini dinosaurs from Schleich for early 2017.
Picture credit: Schleich/Everything Dinosaur
It’s no surprise but Schleich will be adding four new prehistoric animal models to their range of “dinosaur minis” in 2017. Clockwise from top right we have a colour variant of the Spinosaurus model, a new figure, a feathered, mini Utahraptor (expect more news about “raptors” below). Next there is a colour variant of the Velociraptor mini dinosaur figure. If our calculations are correct, this is the third colour variant of a Velociraptor to become available in the Schleich minis range, perhaps the German manufacturer is trying to encourage collectors to build up their own “raptor pack”!
Schleich T. rex and Spinosaurus Models
Last but not least we have a new Tyrannosaurus rex mini dinosaur model in a changed pose. The new for 2017 Schleich mini T. rex reminds us of the Papo mini T. rex dinosaur model in the model dinosaur set that was introduced last year. Expect these new replicas to be available sometime in quarter one of next year.
To view the range of mini dinosaurs and prehistoric animals available: Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models.
A New Predator Box Set for 2017 from Schleich
A Spinosaurus and a new painted version of T. rex in the box set.
Picture credit: Schleich/Everything Dinosaur
Schleich will be adding to their small dinosaur boxed play sets early next year by bringing out a new, very colourful Spinosaurus sculpt to accompany a repaint of the small Tyrannosaurus rex model. Expect each replica to measure around fifteen centimetres in length (although the Spinosaurus may be a little bigger). This box set is scheduled for a January 2017 release. As far as we at Everything Dinosaur know, Schleich have no plans to sell these two carnivore models separately.
To view Everything Dinosaur’s current range of small Schleich models: Schleich Dinosaur Models.
A New “Raptor Squad” from Schleich
Feathered “Raptors” Are Coming!
Three model “raptors” from Schleich in early 2017.
Picture credit: Schleich/Everything Dinosaur
A set of three, feathered “raptors” will also be introduced. The biggest model in the picture above is a colour variant of the large Utahraptor model. This colour variant will also have an articulated lower jaw and poseable forelimbs. Like its more colourful counterpart, this Utahraptor will measure twenty-one centimetres in length. The medium sized dinosaur is a new model of a Velociraptor. The smallest “raptor” in this trio is a model of Microraptor, a re-painted version of a Microraptor model introduced by Schleich in their cave play set.
This set of three dinosaur models will be available early in quarter one of next year and they will not be sold separately.
No News of Schleich Dinosaur Jigsaws
To date, Everything Dinosaur has not received news regarding the release of any new mini dinosaur themed jigsaws. However, Schleich will be making new model announcements in due course and Everything Dinosaur team members will be doing their best to ensure dinosaur fans and model collectors are kept informed via this blog and our social media pages.
To read yesterday’s article about the larger Schleich model introductions for 2017: New Schleich Dinosaurs for 2017 (Part 1).
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