Calico Critters® Wilder Panda Family includes mother Penelope, father Percival, brother Phillip and sister Priscilla. All come with removable, detailed clothing and have jointed arms and legs and heads that turn. Penelope and Percival Wilder Panda Bear measure approx. 3 inches tall.

Calico Critters is a line of miniature animal figures, with homes, furniture and accessories. The animal figures are unique because they are made of a special flocked material that gives them an endearing quality. They were introduced in Japan in 1985 and are distributed worldwide.

But the biggest reason for the price tag is probably because of how popular they are - people love collecting these cute little critters and are willing to pay a bit more for them. But even with the higher price, many kids and parents feel that Calico Critters are well worth the investment.

Calico Critters, small figurines often depicting squirrels, rabbits and other creatures, were created in Japan in the 1980s and are described by its manufacturer as "wholesome, never trendy." Many of the recalled sets are twin baby animal figurines that were sold with the bottle and pacifier accessories.

Well, when the toys were first introduced in North America, they had to change their name from Sylvanian Families due to a lawsuit.

Calico Critters of Calico Village are timeless, classic toys that delight children and promote wholesome family values. These award-winning miniature animals and their life-like environments have inspired the imagination and creativity of countless children all over the world.

More than 3.2 million Calico Critters toys that were sold in a set with a baby bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled because they pose a serious choking hazard for small children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling all Calico Critters animal figures with bottle and pacifier accessories due to a choking hazard. The deaths of two children have been reported.

Why are Calico Critters so expensive? It's true that Calico Critters can be a bit pricier than some other toys out there, but there are a few reasons for that. For starters, these toys are made with really high-quality materials and attention to detail.

More than 3.2 million Calico Critters toys that were sold in a set with a baby bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled because they pose a serious choking hazard for small children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

Why are Calico Critters so expensive? It's true that Calico Critters can be a bit pricier than some other toys out there, but there are a few reasons for that. For starters, these toys are made with really high-quality materials and attention to detail.

Calico Critters & Sylvanian Families are the same thing. Some reviews mention they aren't getting "Calico Critters" but are getting Sylvanian families instead. The critters are the same thing. Calico Critters is what they are referred to in the U.S. and Sylvanian families is what they are known as internationally.

3-9 Generally, Calico Critters are best suited for kids aged 3-9 because that's when they love to engage in imaginative play. These furry friends are perfect for acting out social scenarios with dolls and dollhouses, making them ideal pretend-play toys.

So, Calico Critters are actually made of a few different materials. Their bodies and limbs are made from a kind of plastic called non-phthalate PVC, which is safe and not toxic. And their fur is made from nylon, using a process called flocking.

Epoch Everlasting Play said it is recalling 3.2 million of its popular Calico Critters toys following three incidents involving a bottle and pacifier accessory, including the deaths of two children.

Well, when the toys were first introduced in North America, they had to change their name from Sylvanian Families due to a lawsuit.