I Spy Schleich fox

While living in Canada for three years we used to get these books called "I Spy" from Costco, they are written and illustrated by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick.

Since moving back to England and getting to know the brand Schleich better I realised that in one of their books they used a Schleich fox no.14212.

Recently I bought the fox just because of it being in this book.

Here are a few photos of the book it's in, I'm sure he's appeared in more of their brilliant books too.

This one is entitled "I Spy Treasure Hunt".

 First I'll show you all the photos where the fox is present

With my fox 

Below are just some of the photos I like best in the book there are several more - aren't they fabulously done?

I thoroughly recommend buying these, this one in particular and "I Spy Gold Challenger" is also awesome. 

Smooth Haired Dachshund

A 1:12 (dollshouse scale) smooth-haired Dachshund I made for my sister, she has a soft spot for these little dogs.

Schleich Airdale

After a lot of hunting I finally found a Schleich Airedale for a good price, it arrived yesterday and he's even better in real life than photos I've seen.  He's so gorgeous.

May's finds

A few new ones, mostly Bullyland.

Bullyland Micro Mouse and Red Squirrel 

Bullyland Lop-eared Rabbit 

Bullyland Hare 

Bullyland Brown Hen 

Schleich Fox 

Bullyland Bison calf 

Bullyland Pointer 

Bullyland Retriever Dogs 

Breyer 2012 Haflinger Horse 

New arrivals

Some great figurines from STS friends:

Newray Wapiti and Common Pheasant

Safari ltd (?) micro Bald Eagle 

Papo Black Swan, Collecta Rottweiler and Border Collie, Safari ltd Giant Tortoise

Additions for May

Thanks to an STS friend I now have the Bullyland Chow Chow

This Papo Polar bear is gorgeous - I never liked the figurine until recently I saw it in a friend's collection and instantly added it to my wishlist.

It has a lovely face: 

Then to save on postage I bought the retired Javan Rhino by Schleich.

Two special models arrived in my collection in March, I wasn't going to show photos of them until they were restored but I couldn't resist as they're fantastic.

Thanks for Chistophe from STS forum for giving me these two beauties

Lineol Reticulated Giraffe 

The giraffe's legs are badly cracked as you see in the photo, I'll restore them like I did with the Lineol black rhinoceros.  I don't think I will repaint the whole giraffe though.

Lineol Tiger (unpainted model)

For some reason this Tiger was unpainted I think, I'd quite like to paint it to how it should have been.

May

It's the 1st of May and the winner for the picture of the month is "Giant Anteaters"

Thanks for all 22 voters