Showing posts with label Schleich. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Schleich. Show all posts

Monday, 8 June 2015

Schleich DC Comic Figures: Superman vs Darkseid - Review


Our family are big Superhero fans and DC Comics, especially the Justice League are favourites with both our children right now, so they were delighted when we were sent the Superman Vs Darkseid Scenery Pack from Schleich to review. We have reviewed Schleich figures and sets before and have always found then to be excellent quality with amazing attention to detail, these figures are no exception.

The pack contains two figures which stand flat on rock like bases. Superman is posed ready to take flight with his cape flowing freely behind him, his leg is lifted and he has a rather determined look on his face, as he prepares to fight for justice!

The second figure in the pack is one of his most dreaded foes, Darkseid, who stands ready to unleash his powers against the people of Metropolis. 



Darkseid comes from an alien planet called Apokolips.
Superman and Darkseid are bitter enemies. The villain and ruler of Apokolips fights the Justice League of good superheroes by any means. But even if Darkseid is cooking up some cunning plans, Superman manages yet again to see through him and strike back



The detail on both of these hand painted figures is exquisite, they are almost pieces of art rather that just a children's toy and I know many grown up comic book fans who would happily display these as collectors items! 


We, however were ready to play! Elizabeth loved how detailed the figures were and was soon lost in her own little imaginative play world. Never one to let the traditional boundaries of good and bad dictate to her, she had decided that Superman needed to rescue Darkseid and they were flying round the garden on an exciting adventure!
The Superman vs Darkseid Scenery set has a RRP of £15.99 and is available in a number of toy stores including Amazon . A Batman vs Joker set is also available. These figures are suitable for 3+ and are ideal for Superhero fans of all ages!


Sunday, 17 May 2015

Schleich Horse Riding Arena Review



I've always loved horses, I took riding lessons as a child and I'd love my own children to follow in my footsteps and learn to ride. There is a riding school in our local park and my youngest always takes an interest when the horses come trotting past, I don't think it will be long before she is asking if she can start lessons. In the meantime she was delighted to be sent the Horse Riding Arena from the Schleich World of Nature range to play with and review.


What's in the Box?



The box contains:

Arena roof (comes flat packed)

Perimeter fencing (10 pieces)

Rider

Horse

2 x Jumps

Accessories (including; saddle, bridle, blanket, hay bale and carrot)


Imaginative Play



After setting up which didn't take long at all, Elizabeth couldn't wait to start playing. She loves making the rider and horse go over the jumps again and again and even got excited and started jumping them over the fences! After a while of working hard the horse had a well deserved rest and a much on some carrots while Elizabeth dismounted the rider and covered the horse with it's blanket.

It was really sweet to watch her play, she was chatting along all the time and  noticed she had named the horse Rosie!


Considering there is no interactive stimulus to this set and it all relies on imaginative play  was impressed with how long it held Elizabeth's attention, at almost four ad a half this is the first time I have seen her spend so long playing with toys like this without her brother's input.



Value for Money


We've had a variety of Schleich toys and always found them to be of great quality with fantastic attention to details and this set was no exception.

The Schleich Horse Riding Arena has an RRP of £24.99 and is sold at Amazon and other toy shops. Prices fluctuate so you may get a better deal if you shop around. I'd say that you get a lot of play value for this price and the pieces are all excellent quality and seem hard wearing and durable.  I especially love how easy it is to dismantle and pop it away in the box then get it out again to play another day.



Just for fun, here's a picture of me as a toddler with one of the first horses I rode...





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