Collectibles Reviews

I purchased this little fellow in Prague after being given the Dragon for Christmas. It's 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. 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 reflects an impressive variety in styles of armament and armor of the period, and vastly improves the educational value of the series. This piece is the most bland of the series, and it's "rival" piece is uncharacteristicly identical.

I have absolutely fallen in love with this series of stuffed companions, and I love the smaller version of Cinko, especially his color. The material is very soft and not at all ugly, despite the makers' statement that these dolls are made from the "ugliest materials" they could find. In addition to being soft, Cinko is adorable, not just his impolite tongue and three eyes, but also the fact that he is a creature of the deep who should never get wet. Since I also cannot swim, I feel I have a very special connection with my new friend.

Your friend Cinko comes with a small card describing him in detail. For those who decide they like Uglydolls, I recommend a visit to the official website for a peek at their T-shirts, keychains, etc. The smaller versions of the dolls are all different colors than the corresponding larger ones.

J.H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles, and Uglydolls collector

I purchased this little fellow in Prague after being given the Dragon for Christmas. It's 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. 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 reflects an impressive variety in styles of armament and armor of the period, and vastly improves the educational value of the series. This piece, as well as it's mate in the rival camp, is the most bland of the series, and it's "rival" piece is uncharacteristicly identical.