We print five polar animal toys: a Penguin, a Seal, a Chubby Seal, a Narwhal and a Polar Bear. Each one is an articulated flexi printed in one piece, and all five come in Micro (1 inch), Mini (1.5 inch), Regular (2 inch), Large (3 inch) and X-Large (6 inch). A Micro is $1 and an X-Large is $15 on every one of them.
This guide is for anyone putting together a winter shelf, a cold-weather gift or a small arctic set for a child. It covers how the five differ on the product page, what a full set costs at each size, which colors read as snow and ice, and where to put them once they arrive.
The five share one size ladder, so the real choices are which seal you want, whether you need a keychain, and which colors will stand out against a white winter scene.
Five Polar Animal Toys in Our Catalog
Four of the five sit in our ocean collection, because they spend their lives in or beside cold water. The Polar Bear is filed with the zoo animals. Together they make the only cold-weather group in the shop.
The Penguin stands upright and leans or tips forward into a belly slide.
The Seal is long and smooth, built to bend and curl in the hand.
The Chubby Seal is the plump one, round enough to sit on a shelf like a seal on a rock.
The Narwhal is a small whale with a long tusk, and it bends in slow arcs.
The Polar Bear walks on four legs, curls up to nap, or stands still where you set it.
One fact surprises children who are sorting a set by where the animals live. Polar bears, narwhals and many seals live in the Arctic, at the top of the world. Penguins live almost entirely in the Southern Hemisphere, so the two never meet in the wild. If you are building a scene that has to be accurate for a school project, put the Penguin in its own corner.
The Seal or the Chubby Seal: Two Seals, Two Menus
We have two seals, and the difference is not only the shape. The two product pages have slightly different menus, which matters if you are buying several.
The Seal
The Seal has six options in its Size menu: Micro, Mini, Regular, Large, X-Large and Keychain. Large is $6, and Keychain is $7 with a ring attached. It is the slimmer of the two, so it suits a pocket, a backpack or a hand that likes to fidget.
The Chubby Seal
The Chubby Seal has five sizes and no Keychain option. Its Large is $7, a dollar more than the other four animals at that size. It sits well on a flat surface and looks soft even though it is printed in PLA.
For a shelf, pick the Chubby Seal. Its round body reads clearly from across a room.
For carrying, pick the Seal. It is the only seal you can order with a ring.
For a pair, buy one of each in the same color. Side by side they look like two different seals on the same rock, which is more interesting than two copies.
The Penguin, the Narwhal and the Polar Bear on the Product Page
These three follow the classic size ladder, with one small difference each that is easy to miss.
The Penguin's Micro is listed in the Size menu on the Penguin product page as plain "Micro", without the inch measurement the other sizes show. It is the same 1 inch Micro as every other animal in this guide, and it is $1.
The Narwhal's menu is labeled "Size - Color Varies". That label means the color is our choice unless you tell us otherwise. If you want a particular color, type it in the Custom color box above Add to cart, and we will print that instead.
The Polar Bear has the full six options, including a $7 Keychain. It is filed in the zoo collection rather than with the ocean animals, so look there if you are browsing by collection.
All three, along with the Seal, are $6 in Large. The Penguin, Narwhal and Polar Bear Keychains are $7, the same as the Seal's.
What a Set of Polar Animal Toys Costs
Because the five share one ladder, a full set at each size is easy to price. These are the current prices on the product pages.
Five Micros (1 inch) cost $5. That is one of each animal, small enough for a stocking or a treat bag.
Five Minis (1.5 inch) cost $8.75.
Five Regulars (2 inch) cost $13.75, the most useful size for a desk or a small shelf.
Five Larges (3 inch) cost $31: four at $6 and the Chubby Seal at $7.
Five X-Larges (6 inch) cost $75, and together they fill a shelf on their own.
Economy shipping is free on orders of $35 or more, and $3.99 below that. A set of five Larges comes to $31, so adding one $7 Keychain takes the order to $38 and the shipping becomes free. Adding a set of five Micros only brings it to $36, which also clears the line and gives you a second, tiny set.
Colors for Polar Animal Toys: Snow, Ice and Contrast
None of these five has a color menu. You choose the color by typing it in the Custom color box on the product page, and it costs nothing extra. If we are out of the shade you asked for when your order comes up, we message you with the closest match before we print.
White is the obvious choice for the Polar Bear and the natural one for a winter scene. The catch is that a white animal on white batting or white paper disappears. If your display will be white, ask for a pale blue or a gray instead, or set the white animals on something darker.
Black and gray suit the Penguin and the two seals. A black Penguin stands out on any snowy base, and gray is close to the color of a real seal.
Pale blue reads as ice and works for the Narwhal, which is the hardest of the five to give a realistic color. A light blue or gray Narwhal looks right next to the others.
Bright colors are fine too. A red Penguin or a purple Polar Bear suits a child's set, and a bright piece is easier to find on the floor. A polar bear does not have to be white.
When you buy all five at once, write each color in the box on its own product page. The box belongs to that item in the cart, so one note will not cover the whole set.
Building a Winter Shelf That Holds Its Pose
A cold-weather group is one of the easiest displays to set up, because winter scenes are simple. You need a white base, something for height, and the animals at two or three sizes.
Mix sizes to make depth. Put an X-Large Polar Bear at the back and Regular Penguins and seals at the front. The difference in size makes the bear look farther away and the shelf look deeper than it is.
Give each animal a pose. Stand the Penguins upright in a row, curl one seal on its side, and bend the Narwhal into a dive as if it is coming up through ice. Flexi joints hold a pose, so the scene stays put after you set it.
Use what is in the house for the base. A folded white towel, a sheet of white card, or a layer of cotton balls all make a snowfield. A small mirror makes a frozen pond for the Penguins to slide across.
Keep it away from heat. PLA softens above about 140°F. A mantel over a working fireplace, the top of a radiator or the space above a heater vent can get warm enough to bend a thin tail or tusk. A bookshelf or a windowsill out of direct sun is safer.
To grow the scene beyond five animals, browse the zoo collection and the ocean collection for neighbors that suit cold water and open ice.
Winter Play Trays, School Units and Stockings
Cold-weather animals come up every winter at home and at school, and these five work well for both.
For a winter play tray, Regular or Large sizes are best. They are big enough to grip, they stand up on a towel or in a tub of cotton balls, and they are hard to lose.
For a school unit on the Arctic or Antarctica, a set of Regulars gives each animal a clear shape at $2.75 each. Sorting the Penguin away from the others is a simple way to talk about the two poles.
For a stocking or a treat bag, a set of Micros at $5 is the cheapest way to give all five. Micro and Mini pieces are small enough to swallow, so keep them for older children and away from anyone who still puts things in their mouth.
None of these is a chew toy for pets, so keep the set out of reach of the family dog.
Common Questions About Polar Animal Toys
Which one is the best fidget?
The Seal. It is slim and smooth, and its product page calls the Large (3 inch) a proper fidget. The Chubby Seal and the Polar Bear are better on a shelf.
Which of the five comes as a keychain?
The Penguin, the Seal, the Narwhal and the Polar Bear each have a Keychain option at $7. The Chubby Seal does not.
Are the Seal and the Chubby Seal the same size?
They share the same size names and inch measurements, from 1 inch Micro to 6 inch X-Large. The Chubby Seal is rounder, so it looks bulkier at the same length.
Can I pick the set up instead of having it shipped?
Yes. You can collect your order at our Canton Trade Days booth 4268/4269 instead of paying for shipping. The next shows are October 29 to November 1 and December 3 to 6.
Choose Polar Animal Toys by Where the Winter Scene Will Sit
Polar animal toys are a small, tidy group: five animals, one size ladder, and prices from $1 to $15 each. Start with where they will live. A shelf wants the Chubby Seal, an X-Large Polar Bear and colors that stand out against white. A pocket or a backpack wants the Seal, Penguin, Narwhal or Polar Bear as a Keychain. A child's winter tray wants Regulars or Larges they can grip.
Then pick a color for each one, type it in the Custom color box, and check the total against the $35 free shipping line before you check out.
At Cosmic 3D Creations, every Penguin, Seal, Narwhal and Polar Bear is printed to order in Como, Texas, in the color you ask for, and checked joint by joint before it ships. If you would rather see the colors in person, come find us at Canton Trade Days; the dates are on our events page.