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These cute little animals will not leave anyone uninterested. Calico Critters — this is a line of miniature animal figurines with houses, furniture and accessories. The animal figurines are unique because they are made of a special fleecy material that gives them an adorable quality.
How old are these figures? As many as 36! Yes, they were introduced in Japan in 1985 and went on to be sold all over the world, and after so long they still remain popular. The animals are sold by whole families — mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and kids. And they all live together in Calico Village in the amazing country of Sylvania in their unique wooden houses.
In the magical land of Sylvania there is everything they need — a kindergarten and a school, shops, a hotel, its own bakery and restaurants, as well as country houses. Toy inhabitants are unique in their own way. Play sets recreate the world around the child in detail. The figurines are covered with a special soft and safe material, which makes contact with them very pleasant, which is important for a child.
The toys are mainly represented by forest animals such as rabbits, squirrels, bears, beavers, hedgehogs, foxes, deer, mice. And also cats, dogs, penguins, monkeys, piglets and even koalas, pandas and meerkats. And each has its own name, which is indicated on the packaging. Figure size
Game figures develop the child’s creative imagination, coming up with role-playing games, as well as tactile and visual perception. With the help of figures, the child trains memory, memorizing various characters. Playing with them, develops fine motor skills of hands. The kid can collect large collections and play with friends.