Holiday Gift Guide: More from the Schleich Bayala Collection

I was at Toys R Us the other day and noticed a sizable Schleich display had been set up, featuring the whimsical Bayala fairy collection. If you have a child who's enchanted by Tinker Bell or fairies in general, I can't recommend this collection of figurines highly enough.

Schleich sent me several Bayala figures to review and you can read my thoughts on them here.

But today, let me show you three more Bayala figures that my daughter has been enjoying:

Marween is one of Punky's favorite fairies in Bayala. She's sort of the Pippi Longstocking of the group, as you can see! She loves telling funny stories, playing pranks, and eating blueberry pie, according to the website, which tells about each character in detail and really adds to the experience.

Florindel is completely devoted to her kitten, Ovi, and she has captured my daughter's imagination because 6-year-old Punky is clamoring for a dog or cat of her own and spends hours thinking about all the ways she'll take care of her pet.

The fairy Lindariel is the caretaker of the unicorn foal and she spends all her time caring for her pet. Punky LOVES unicorns and thinks they're real. Lindariel has Punky's dream job!

And here's my fantasy toy, which we don't own and is a little beyond my budget at $79.99- The Summergreen Elf House. This is a perfect place for your child to display her Bayala collection and expand on the fantasy. Maybe it'll go on sale some day....

What I love about the Bayala collection, as well as Schleich's other collections, is that the individual figurines are inexpensive enough to add in as stocking stuffers or for your children to save up their money and buy on their own. Punky has a good-sized collection of Schleich horses and she bought several of them with her own money. If your child has a real interest in Schleich, he or she can build up a great collection over time and if you've ever seen and held these figurines, you know they are built to last. They are heavy and detailed and they are the types of toys you keep around for grandkids and great grandkids.

To find a Schleich retailer nearest you or online, check out Schleich's store locator here.

Disclosure: Schleich provided me with these figures to facilitate my review. My opinions are my own.