You may have noticed I haven't been updating my site lately. We're living in strange times right now, with the COVID-19 effecting all our lives, worldwide. Due to all the lockdowns everywhere, it's been pretty hard to get any additions. I couldn't visit any physical shops and lots of auction sites were down. Fortunately, there are still some great webshops (I added my favourites here) and some amazing friends that were still able to send me some beautiful figurines. So despite everything going on in the world, the collecting always continues!
About not being able to update my site: my collection is still at my father's house (at the other side of the country) because of space issues in my current place. It's really hard to document them all this way. But fear not, I will continue documenting them and sharing them through my site!
For now, have a little blog entry with some of my additions from the last few months. I won't be able to share them all, but at least have a few!
About not being able to update my site: my collection is still at my father's house (at the other side of the country) because of space issues in my current place. It's really hard to document them all this way. But fear not, I will continue documenting them and sharing them through my site!
For now, have a little blog entry with some of my additions from the last few months. I won't be able to share them all, but at least have a few!
Gone with the Wind (Amsterdam)
Just before the lockdown in my country, I was visiting Amsterdam for my internship. I was able to plan a quick visit to Gone with the Wind, my favourite toy shop located in Amsterdam (you can find their webshop here), where they just received a part of the Safari Ltd 2020 figurines. I got three of them, and the owner was so kind to gift me the big Papo 2020 catalogue.
Gift from fellow collector
In February I received a gift from a fellow collector friend, @nebuladusty. Among others, she included some Breyer Mini Whinnies for my tiny horse collection, the Schleich llama from my wishlist and the gorgeous Takara Tomy mammoth with calf.
Birthday Buddy Box
February 26th was my birthday, and as is tradition since a few years, I received yet another amazing Buddy Box from my best friend and fellow collector @nightlioness_collections. She included so many wonderful animal figurines, and as always, candy/chocolate, crafting supplies, and lots and lots of extras. Thank you as always <3
Diermodel.nl
A new Dutch webshop with animal figurines caught my attention on Instagram. You can find them here. They have quite the collection of brands and species to choose from and they have excellent service. Due to the lockdown and all flea markets being cancelled, I decided to place my first order there. More orders will definitely follow! All are Safari Ltd figurines, including the 2020 Great Lake TOOB.
STS Trade
I did a little trade with STS member and fellow collector @supersonic_trilobite back in December. Everything was a bit delayed because of all the lockdowns, but in May I received her part of the trade. She included some lovely extras not pictured in the picture below. Pictured are the first Noah's Pals figurines in my collection, caribou pair Christopher & Chesca, and platypus pair Pedro & Pamela.
Local Shop
Earlier this month (August) I was finally able to visit my parents again, for the first time since our country's lockdown started in March. I visited my favourite local store as well, and they finally had a part of the Papo 2020 figurines! Couldn't leave without these four. The background is a canvas bag I bought the same day.
And that's not even all of it! If you want to stay updated about my collection, any additions I acquire, and if you want to see outdoor pictures of my animal figurines, please follow me at @xtarunyada at Instagram. That's the place I'm most active on at the moment.
Thanks for reading and until the next blog entry! Don't hesitate to leave a message!
Julie / Tarunyada
Thanks for reading and until the next blog entry! Don't hesitate to leave a message!
Julie / Tarunyada