Schleich New Models for 2018 (July)

At the end of last month, Everything Dinosaur posted up information summarising the retirements from the Schleich range of prehistoric animal models.  The Germany-based figure and replica manufacturer has announced a number of retirements and several dinosaur models are now out of production.  However, Schleich has already introduced five new figures into their “Dinosaurs”* range in 2018 and Everything Dinosaur is aware of plans to add a further three models in the summer.

“Dinosaurs”* – the prehistoric animal figures produced by Schleich come under the sub-brand of “Dinosaurs” although this part of their range also includes several non-dinosaurs such as Dunkleosteus, the new for 2018 Dinogorgon (see picture below) and Dimetrodon.  The exact taxonomic position of Herrerasaurus remains controversial but for the time being we include this Triassic carnivore within the theropod dinosaur Suborder.

Five New Schleich Figures Were Introduced in Early 2018

To read Everything Dinosaur’s recent article about Schleich retirements: Prehistoric Animal Model Retirements from Schleich.

Three New Large Prehistoric Animal Models for Summer 2018

As stated previously on this blog, Schleich intend to bring out three large prehistoric animal figures in the summer of 2018.  We are expecting our first deliveries around July, the models could arrive a little earlier, perhaps a little later, but three new Schleich replicas are expected in the summer.

The Schleich Juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Schleich will also be bringing out a juvenile Therizinosaurus, with a similar colouration to the red/black adult Therizinosaurus figure that was introduced a few weeks ago.

A Schleich Juvenile Therizinosaurus Figure Due Out in Summer 2018

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Schleich Juvenile Therizinosaurus

The Schleich juvenile Therizinosaurus looks a very fearsome beast indeed.  There may also be a number of colour variants of existing Schleich models introduced, a blue coloured Psittacosaurus and a sandy coloured Herrerasaurus for example, if we get further information from Schleich about product developments we will post it up on this blog and on our social media platforms to help keep all our customers informed.

The third figure due to be introduced next summer is a colourful Pteranodon.  Schleich will be adding to their pterosaur portfolio by adding a Pteranodon longiceps figure to their range.   This is good news as the future of the “World of History” Quetzalcoatlus looks uncertain and this model may well be retired.

The Schleich Pteranodon Model – Close-up View of the Head

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The Schleich Quetzalcoatlus Model – Heading for Extinction?

The Schleich Quetzalcoatlus (pictured above), was introduced in 2011, the bizarre wing markings caused a bit of a “flap” when it was first introduced and many collectors and model fans commented that the “Saurus” Quetzalcoatlus (pictured below), had more realistic wings.  If the Quetzalcoatlus figure is withdrawn, then perhaps Schleich will consider adding a new flying reptile model to its range over the next couple of years or so.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s original 2011 article about the arrival of a controversial Quetzalcoatlus figure: Schleich Quetzalcoatlus Causing a Flap.

The “Saurus” Quetzalcoatlus Figure

View the range of Schleich prehistoric animal figures available from Everything Dinosaur: Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models.

To read Everything Dinosaur’s recent article about the summer 2018 models from Schleich: New Schleich Prehistoric Animals (Summer 2018).

Dinosaur Models Retired from the Schleich Range

Recently, Everything Dinosaur posted up pictures on the company’s Facebook page of the new prehistoric animal models to be introduced by Schleich in July 2018.  As well as new model introductions for this year (a total of eight figures), Schleich are also retiring several replicas. Today, we list Schleich dinosaur retirements.

Comings and Goings from the Schleich Dinosaur Model Range

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/Schleich

Listing Schleich Dinosaur Retirements – Goodbye to the Mini Dinosaurs

All the Schleich mini dinosaur models have been retired.  The Schleich mini dinosaur model range was introduced in early 2015.  It consisted of eight very collectable prehistoric animal figures, seven dinosaurs and one pterosaur (Quetzalcoatlus).  Ranging in size from 5.5 centimetres to a fraction under 7 centimetres in length, these colourful models were ideal for representing juvenile animals in dioramas.  Last year, four new additions to this series, were introduced.  However, the decision has been taken to end production of all the mini prehistoric animal figures.

In Early 2017, New Models were Added to the Schleich Mini Dinosaurs Model Range

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Everything Dinosaur has been able to secure some of the very last stock of these hand-painted figures, including the highly sought after Schleich mini dinosaurs Velociraptor (ocean blue).  It is our policy not to exploit the rarity of models, these carefully crafted figures are being offered for sale at the same price as when this range was first introduced three years ago.

The Schleich Mini Dinosaurs Velociraptor (Ocean Blue)

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/Schleich

Large Schleich Dinosaurs Out of Production Too

Several of the larger dinosaur models in the Schleich range have been retired too.  One of the casualties is the Schleich Therizinosaurus model (orange and blue colouration).  This model has been replaced by black/red painted replica, a prelude to the introduction of a juvenile Therizinosaurus figure later this year.

The Schleich Therizinosaurus Figure (Orange/Blue Colouration) is Out of Production

Picture credit: Schleich

A Velociraptor figure introduced in 2014 has been discontinued.  The Schleich Styracosaurus and the red Carnotaurus models were withdrawn last autumn.  Also retired is the Schleich Green Velociraptor replica.  However, once again, Everything Dinosaur has been able to secure some remaining stock, giving collectors the opportunity to complete their Schleich model collections.

The Schleich Green Velociraptor Model Has Been Retired

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur/Schleich

To view the range of Schleich prehistoric animal models available from Everything Dinosaur: Schleich Prehistoric Animals and Dinosaurs.

The Demise of the Light Green T. rex Dinosaur Model

Another victim of the cull is the light green Tyrannosaurus rex model.  This figure was introduced in the early summer of 2014 and although no official explanation for its withdrawal has been received by Everything Dinosaur team members, it is likely, that with the introduction of the more recent T. rex models, plus the imminent arrival of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex model in the summer, Schleich may have thought that they simply had one T. rex too many.

The Schleich Light Green T. rex Dinosaur Model has been Retired

Picture credit: Schleich

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Schleich Prehistoric Animal Models

The Schleich range of prehistoric animal models has undergone some significant changes in the last few months.  As well as the retirement of several large models, the smaller dinosaur line remains limited and the mini figures have been withdrawn.  In addition, the 2016 model and jigsaw sets (marshland, waterhole, lava field and discovery) have also been taken out of production.  We shall have to see what happens in 2019, whether Schleich continues to reduce the number of dinosaur figures it makes, or whether the company brings out a similar number of new figures to this year (8 figures in total), helping to increase the variety within the range.