Safari Ltd Wild TOOB, 12 Mini Figurines
A low cost tube of realistic wild animal minis for preschool play, small for rough play.
We bought Gemini&Genius Safari Animal Figure Toys, Bulk Wild Zoo Animal Figurines, 9 Animals, Ages 3+. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. The Gemini&Genius listing details could not be read and the set has no independent reviews; the Wild TOOB is a widely sold, well documented set of safari animal figures for the same age group.
The short version
- Parents of preschoolers who like small world play or sensory bins
- Families and teachers who want realistic animals for sorting and learning games
- Your child is under 3
- You want large figures that stand up to rough play
- You want the same 9 animals and size as the Gemini&Genius set
What owners like
- Good detail and color for the size and price
- Small, semi soft figures that hold up to play
- Useful for learning activities, sorting and dioramas
- The tube makes storage and travel easy
Common complaints
- Figures are small, so they suit tabletop play more than large scale pretend play
- Collectors note simpler, less careful paint on newer TOOB releases than on older ones
- Thin parts on some figures can be flimsy
Based on Safari Ltd's product page and TOOB guide, the Happy Hen Toys listing, a homeschool blog review of Safari TOOBs, and Dinosaur Toy Blog's review of a related TOOB set..
Research scores
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What it does
A tube of 12 small hand painted wild animal figures for ages 3 and up; reviewed here in place of the Gemini&Genius 9 piece safari animal set, whose listing details could not be read and which has no independent reviews.
- Twelve wild animals in one themed set
- Hand painted figures with realistic markings such as zebra stripes
- Stored in a resealable tube that keeps the set together
- Refreshed in a recent update with new sculpts and paint, per Safari Ltd
- Popular for Montessori style matching, sorting and continent box activities
A solid pick for families who want a low cost set of realistic wild animals for pretend play, sorting games or a small world setup. The trade-off is size, since the figures are minis rather than the larger single figures in sets like the Gemini&Genius pack, and paint quality on newer TOOB releases has drawn some criticism from collectors.
How it compares
Specs
- Figures
- 12: giraffe, bear, tiger, camel, lion, crocodile, gorilla, hippo, rhino, zebra, panther, elephant
- Figure size
- 1.25 to 3.75 in tall
- Container
- Resealable tube, 1.5 x 1.5 x 12.8 in
- Age
- 3 and up per the retailer listing
- Materials
- Hand painted; Safari Ltd states non-toxic and BPA free
- Sold as
- Set only; figures not sold individually
Worth knowing
- Small parts warning: not for children under 3 years, per the retailer listing.
- Safari Ltd states the figures are non-toxic and BPA free.
Questions
What animals are in the Safari Ltd Wild TOOB?
Giraffe, bear, tiger, camel, lion, crocodile, gorilla, hippo, rhino, zebra, panther and elephant.
How big are Safari Ltd TOOB figures?
The Wild TOOB figures range from 1.25 to 3.75 inches tall, per Safari Ltd.
Are Safari Ltd toys safe for toddlers?
The retailer listing carries a small parts warning saying the set is not for children under 3. Safari Ltd states its products are non-toxic and BPA free.
Can you buy single figures from the TOOB?
No. Safari Ltd says the contents are not sold individually.
Sources
- Safari Ltd: Wild TOOB
- Happy Hen Toys: Wild Toob by Safari Ltd 695004
- Titus 2 Homemaker: Safari Toobs
- Dinosaur Toy Blog: Dinos (Toob by Safari Ltd.)
- Safari Ltd: Top 10 Safari Ltd Toys from Each Category
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.