February 2011 Notable Toys — Action Figures

Safari Ltd's newest addition to our Mythical Realms fantasy figure series is the classic character of Medusa. One of the 3 Gorgon sisters, her hair was living snakes and it was known that her deadly gaze would turn anyone who looked at her into stone. Beautifully detailed and painted by hand, she stands 3.75” tall. The figure is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Green sea turtles are found in all the oceans except in the colder Polar Regions. They can grow up to 5 ft. long and are considered endangered due to hunting and habitat loss. For 2011, Safari Ltd. presents a hand-painted and authentically detailed sea turtle reproduction. This turtle measures 3.5” L x 3.5” W and is both phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Safari Ltd. takes you on an underwater journey to the waters of the western Atlantic coasts with our new soft and very playable Cownose Ray. These rays reach a wingspan of 3 ft. and ‘de-barbed’ cownose rays are often featured in touching pools in aquariums throughout the world. Our ray measures 5” L x 3.5” W and is both phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Safari Ltd. presents this charming, hand painted sculpture of 3 mischievous river otter babies for 2011. These semi-aquatic relatives of the weasel play constantly to strengthen social bonds and hunting skills. Our new Incredible Creatures figure measures 4.75” L x 3.25” W and is both phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

For 2011 Safari Ltd. introduces this very popular “touching pool “creature to our very popular Incredible Creatures line of extra-large and often soft recreations of animals from around the world. Educating children while enjoying classic, old fashion play has been our mission for over 30 years. This figure measuring 7.5”L x 7”W, is both phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

For 2011 Greek mythology comes to life with Safari Ltd.’s extreme sculpture of this one-eyed giant with leather-like sandals and his detailed club that forged the lightning bolts wielded by Zeus. This new addition to our Mythical Realms series stands 4.5” tall and will delight the fancy of any fantasy figure collector. It is both phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Safari Ltd.'s soft and very playable replication of the largest freshwater turtle in North America is a new 2011 addition to our popular Incredible Creatures series. In the wild these carnivorous turtles can measure up to 20 inches long and live up to 50 years. This hand painted figure measures 6” L x 6” W and is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Native to the tropical rainforests of southeastern Brazil, the Golden Lion Tamarin, in actuality, measures 30” in length of which 15” of the length consists of their tail. For 2011, Safari Ltd. has created a soft and authentic replication of this tiny golden monkey for our extra-large sized Incredible Creatures series. Measuring 9.75” long the figure is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Named for the Humboldt Current that runs through their ocean habitat off the coasts of Chile and Peru, Humboldt penguins were declared endangered in 1981. Safari Ltd. introduces an extra large Incredible Creatures sized reproduction of this very popular penguin for 2011. Measuring 3.5” tall, it is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Like its cousin the Stegosaurus, the Miragaia was an unusual plated dinosaur with a very long neck and a spectacular double row of spikes down its back. New for 2011, the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History have authenticated this addition to the Carnegie Dinosaurs Collectibles roster of scale model reproductions. The scale for this model is 1:30. This figure measures 9.25” L x 3.5” H and is intricately painted by hand with over 10 different steps. Both phthalate and lead free, it meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

For 2011, Safari Ltd. now offers our very popular Civil War series in convenient take-along acetate tubes. These figures of Union and Confederate soldiers are authentically sculpted and ready for imaginary battles or classroom dioramas. Each tube contains 6 hand painted soldiers and battlefield accessories. The soldiers are a scale of 1:48. The series consists of 2 tubes each of Union and Confederate soldiers and accessories.  Figures measure approx. 1.75” tall, are phthalate and lead free and meet or exceed all safety standards. Includes educational information describing each soldier. Appropriate for ages 3+.

For 2011, Safari Ltd. adds to our successful line of extra-large Incredible Creatures a life-sized replica of a horned lizard. This lizard with a crown of horns lives in the deserts of the American southwest and was considered sacred by the Navajo Indians. Our figure measures 5.25” L x 3.25” W and is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Medea’s loyalties were never apparent and her spells were often a source of mischief and sometimes misfortune. Her concoctions brewed from ancient recipes handed down verbally through the ages afforded her special powers. Bats and rats were her favorite companions. In 2011, Safari Ltd. offers this creepy witch as part of the Days of Old collection. From the top of her pointed hat to the end of her broom, this green faced witch measures 3.75” tall. Both phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

A central figure in a long forgotten order of wizards, Magnus mysteriously worked his ancient magic behind the scenes to ensure the success of the royal family to rule the kingdom with wisdom and strength. This magical member of Safari Ltd.’s 2011 Days of Old collection is wistfully portrayed in this finely sculpted and hand painted figure of this wizened wizard. He measures 4.5“tall with his fireball and magical staff held aloft. Both phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

A princess with a heart of gold, Penelope was called the Protectress of the Royal Forests who befriended birds and animals alike. She was also accomplished in the art of healing with herbs and is the second princess featured in Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011. Princess Penelope cradles a dove in her hands in this detailed and hand-painted figure. Princess Penelope stands 3.75” tall. This figure is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Safari Ltd. presents the youngest of the three Princesses in the Days of Old series for 2011, the vivacious and energetic Juliet. She was known for gracefully dancing through the gardens to imaginary music and also often riding bareback on her white stallion. Princess Juliet stands 3.75” tall and is portrayed in a graceful waltzing pose. Hand painted and phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Young, dashing and fond of adventures, Prince Patrick was both an expert horseman and admirer of beautiful women and powerful Kings. His thirst for thrills and adventure sometimes tested the patience of his family although his exploits often became legendary. This hand painted and finely detailed figure holding a rose captures the essence of a dashing Prince and is part of Safari Ltd.’s 2011 Days of Old collection. He stands 4” tall in his riding boots. Both phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

A radiant beauty and adept in music and the arts, she was courted by many young princes of kingdoms far and near. Gifted with the ability to play the lute and other instruments, she was also an accomplished singer. Part of Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011, Princess Emily’s grace and charm are captured in this finely sculpted and hand painted figure. Princess Emily stands 3.75” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Known for her wisdom and compassion, the royal Queen Sofia administered the affairs of the court. She was also a renowned archer and was never beaten in a competition. A classic addition to Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011, Queen Sofia’s elegance is beautifully represented in this highly detailed and richly painted sculpture featuring her in a bell-shaped gown with gold and lace and her matching jeweled crown. The Queen stands 4” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes a story describing her character in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

King Alfred, who was a valiant warrior even as a young Prince, fought and defeated a rogue dragon that was terrorizing the kingdom. As King, he ruled his kingdom with a firm but fair hand that created a loyal following. An essential figure of Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old Collection for 2011, King Alfred is a detailed and intricately painted figure. He stands 4” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes information about the character’s qualities in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

24-multi-part 28mm (1/48th scale) Amazon Warriors boxed set with bases. This set contains 24-multi-part hard plastic (polystyrene) models of Amazon Warriors which can be built as hoplites or bowmen (women). Various head, body and weapons combinations means this kit has an almost endless variety of poses.