Sylvanian Families

I have been collecting Sylvanian Families for the past 18 years!

If you are selling Sylvanian Families and would like any information for your sales details I would be happy to assist.

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Below is my guide to Sylvanian Families, from 1987 to 2006

Sylvanian Families were first launched in Japan in 1985, and then launched in the UK in 1987 under the Tomy brand.

The First Families were:

The Timbertops (Brown Bears), The Evergreens (Grey Bears), The Wildwoods (Brown Rabbits), The Babblebrooks (Grey Rabbits), The Thistlethorns (Grey Mice), The McBurrows (Brown Moles)

The Country Cottage and the Deluxe Country House were the first houses and all the original furniture was green in colour with brass handles. There were also four Wedding Figure Sets available - Sweetwater (Grey Bears), Honeypot (Brown Bears), Windward (Brown Rabbits) and Brighteyes (Grey Rabbits).

1988

Families: Treefellows (Owls), Slydales (Foxes), Waters (Beavers), Chestnuts (Grey Racoons), Oakwoods (Squirrels)

Buildings: Bakery, School, Treehouse

1989

Families: Corntops (Yellow Rabbits with Grey Spots), Forresters (Dogs), Cat-Woods (Brown Cats), Underwoods (Badgers)

Buildings: Nursery, Caravan, Country Manor (with real working lights)

1990

Families: Snow-Warrens (White Rabbits), Puddlefords (Ducks), Honeybears (Tan Bears)

Buildings/Accessories: Pony, Windmill, Pony