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BattleCaves and Riding Hall: innovative schleich® novelties for ELDRADOR® CREATURES and HORSE CLUB
This summer, some innovative concepts will hit the playroom: Schleich is expanding its two most popular product lines, ELDRADOR® CREATURES and HORSE CLUB, with incredible new additions. The BattleCaves will launch in September to excite action fans. With seven new sets, the ELDRADOR® CREATURES will take their battle for the Super Crystal to the next level. Horse lovers are in for a treat as early as July, when the new HORSE CLUB Riding Hall with a wealth of accessories lands. There’s plenty of inspiration awaiting all fans of the detailed characters and matching sets.
There’s a commotion in the playroom. That can only mean one thing: the battle for the Super Crystal in Eldrador® is raging once again. The Shadow Wolf, Ice Dragon and their various allies and opponents are scrambling all over the rug and fighting each other. What they didn’t see coming: the spectacular new gear that will truly put their rivals to the test. Who do you think will prevail?
Unique functions and sneaky tricks – the BattleCaves
Lava, Shadow, Jungle, Ice and Stone – each of the five Eldrador® worlds will gain a BattleCave in September. BattleCaves are cage-like cubes designed in their world’s colour scheme. They are equipped with unique functions, a World Crystal and interchangeable wall elements. Each BattleCave is guarded by its very own spooky creature, available only as part of the set. Not only are the BattleCaves’ functions very impressive, they are also a great help in the battle for the Super Crystal. The Jungle Tarantula’s BattleCave has a slide for launching enormous boulders at the enemy. The Ice Rat’s BattleCave deters approaching attackers with a wrecking ball. Even assaults from above are bound to fail: the Stone Chameleon’s BattleCave is equipped with a catapult that hurls rocks into the air.
A battle in the arena
There’s another very special highlight: the Lava vs Shadow BattleCave Arena. Use the arena walls contained in the set to combine the set’s two BattleCaves – and up to three additional ones! – into an arena. The Shadowhound’s BattleCave boasts claw grippers that can trap enemies, while the Lava Bull’s BattleCave as a slide for launching enormous boulders at the enemy.
But what’s the epic struggle around the BattleCaves all about? All fighters aim to conquer and collect the World Crystals from the other caves so they can put them together at the Super Crystal’s BattleCave and create the ultimate Super Crystal. But the cave won’t open without the right passcode. Who do you think will prevail in the battle for the Crystals? The modular concept behind the BattleCaves allows their owner to stack and arrange the cubes to their heart‘s content for countless ways to play.
A horse lover’s dream come true – the new Riding Hall
In stark contrast to the action-packed scenes from ELDRADOR® CREATURES, the world of HORSE CLUB is quiet and peaceful. Horse enthusiasts can look forward to the new Peppertree Riding Hall launching in July. It boasts a large indoor riding ground giving the horses and their riders plenty of room for show jumping and dressage. Outside, at the washing spot, the horses can enjoy a pampering from their owners after their training before moving to the large paddock to relax. As a special highlight, the set features 30 movement cards with arena figures and riding exercises to try out. Combined with the large bundle of accessories like saddles, bridles and vaulting equipment, horse fans have unlimited possibilities for memorable riding classes with coach Tom.
The new sets in ELDRADOR® CREATURES and HORSE CLUB by schleich® are a breath of fresh air for the playroom. Plenty of new and imaginative ideas are guaranteed!
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Schleich is one of Germany’s largest toy manufacturers and a leading international brand of authentic play figurines, igniting the joy of storytelling in children. Friedrich Schleich founded Schleich in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1935. Today, the famous figurines and sets made by schleich® are sold in more than 60 countries and have become a beloved feature in children’s rooms around the world, letting kids’ imagination run wild. The suitability of Schleich products for free play has been confirmed in a study by the University of Koblenz. 89% of the surveyed parents rated Schleich’s play figurines as particularly good for stimulating the imagination. Schleich generates more than 60% of its turnover outside of its core market Germany. In 2023, Schleich had a global turnover of EUR 234 million, selling around 35 million animal figurines. Sustainability is a key commitment: After intensive research, Schleich launched its first recyclable figurines based on the Cradle to Cradle® design principle in 2024. These are the world's first ever Cradle to Cradle Certified® toy figurines. By the end of 2027, the majority of schleich® figurines will be recyclable to ensure the reuse of resources. The company is owned by Partners Group and Schleich employees.