Tiger by Schleich

Tiger by Schleich.  Hand painted animal figurine by Scheich.

Model 14729.

5.1" x 1.2" x 2.4".

The Siberian tiger is the largest big cat in the world and can grow up to three metres long from its nose to the tip of its tail.  The tiger's stripes are as varied and unique as fingerprints.  Even the skin underneath is striped.  At first glance, the striking pattern hardly seems to be beneficial.  After all, the tiger does not want to be discovered by its prey immediately.  When the tiger goes hunting in the twilight, it is however perfectly camouflaged with the stripes.  They appear as tall grass moving in the wind or like fleeting shadows.  Unlike many other cats and big cats the tiger swims well and likes it, too. Therefore, the water is not a safe place for many prey animals.

Fun fact:  Tigers purr just like domestic cats but 100 times louder.

Schleich products are made of various plastics and dyes, which are carefully selected to meet the respective requirements.  Most typically plastics used are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), in addition to other plastics typical for toys.  Even the material suppliers are subject to strict controls by our quality officers. The dyes used are optimally adapted to the different types of plastic and demonstrate top-rate mechanical and chemical resistance.  They ensure the high durability of Schleich products and make all Schleich pieces saliva and sweat proof as well as abrasion-resistant, and thus ensure that they are completely safe for playing with. Only once a product meets fully all international laws, standards and guidelines for toys is it released for production.  All Schleich articles and materials comply with the national and international toy requirements applicable worldwide, as well as the new European Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC and DIN EN 71. 

Recommended for 3+.

We love Schleich's realistic animal figures, a quality toy that stimulates the child's imagination as well as teaching them about animals and wildlife.