Currently in debate as to which of the new guys are the best...
My partner and I are currently in debate as to which of the newest World of Knights figures from Schleich - Taurus or Dragon - is the most impressive. My chips lie on Taurus, but the ball-and-chain/other-half is saying Dragon. Regardless, both of these are fantastic toy soldiers. This is a remarkably detailed piece, with an amazing level of historical accuracy in the armor and armaments of the 14th/15th century. It's made of highly durable plastic, and overall it's rugged enough to withstand the rigors of entertaining youngsters. I bought several other members of the Schleich Knights series for my two nephews, aged 4 and 6, so there is minimal concern that the detachable parts could be dangerous for young children. While the pieces come in two opposing camps: the Red Fleur de Lis, and the Blue Lion, and each piece has a corresponding piece in the other, with somewhat different design and graphics, this fellow, and his compatriot (Taurus) don't fall into any particular camp. The level of detail, for this price, is actually quite surprising. Some care must be taken when unwinding the wiring that affixes the toy in the box, as it can scuff the paint on the hooves of the horse. Matched with the jousting set, as well as any other Schleich jousting knight, it makes a wonderful display piece.
|