Who makes it? Safari Ltd as part of their Preshistoric Sea Life TOOB, item number 682404 When did it come out? I want to say 2007. But it was apparently 2009. Still available? I just found out that toob was discontinued in 2017! This is very disappointing to me, as that is a really greatContinue reading “Vault tales 31 Safari Toob Tylosaurus”
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Vault tales 30 Colorata Cheetah
Who makes it? Colorata, from their original Wild Cats Vol 1 box When did it come out? I think I picked it up in 2006? Still available? Unlike many of the Colorata boxes, I think this one is still available in its original format. Getting it outside of Japan remains tricky. Where can it beContinue reading “Vault tales 30 Colorata Cheetah”
Vault tales #29 Kaiyodo Dinotales Liopleurodon v2
Who makes it? Kaiyodo, as part of the Dinotales line. Series 1 (but see below) item number 011.2 When did it come out? Bit of history here…The first series of Dinotales came out in 2001. A set of 24 blind bag figures that needed to be put together (for the most part) using as modernContinue reading “Vault tales #29 Kaiyodo Dinotales Liopleurodon v2”
Vault tales #28 K&M International Red Salamander
Who makes it? The company is called Wild Republic now, but back in the day, the good figures were K&M International. That’s what this salamander is branded as, part of their ‘medium’ size rubber salamander set. Item number 20757 When did it come out? Unlike many of the more obscure ones, the stamp makes thisContinue reading “Vault tales #28 K&M International Red Salamander”
Vault tales #27 Ausini Wild Boar
Who makes it? A weird, small company named Ausini as part of a mini wild animals set. When did it come out? I’ve had it for at least 10 years, but it’s probably older. Still available? It’s hard to pin down. I think it’s originally an Italian company, but I cannot find the set anymore.Continue reading “Vault tales #27 Ausini Wild Boar”
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