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A Curated Collection of the Planet's Creatures

NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN COLLECTION

Temperate Mammals

This is the group most familiar to myself;
Northern region mammal species such as
wolves, bison, lynx, beaver, etc.

SOUTH AMERICAN COLLECTION

Southern Hemisphere Mammals

A very under-represented continent full of
treasures; tapirs, maned wolves, new world
primates, etc.

AFRICAN COLLECTION

Classic Safari Mammals

Here are some of the most iconic and
charismatic species around, I need not go further.

ASIAN COLLECTION

Cryptic Mammals

Also a neglected region of the world, containing
some of the most beautiful mammals around.
Raccoon dogs, tigers, Asian elephants, etc.

OCEANIAN COLLECTION

Mammal Outliers

This is a true petri dish of evolutionary life! Monotremes, marsupial mammals, and wildly successful transplants from far off places.

AMPHIBIAN COLLECTION

Frogs, Salamanders, and Newts

Reminiscent of the early transition from aquatic
life to terrestrial, these guys have one foot on
dry land and one left in the water.

DOMESTIC FARMLIFE COLLECTION

LIVESTOCK

Domestic versions of cows, pigs,
goats, sheep, and fowl.

DOMESTIC PETS COLLECTION

Animals in the Home- Dogs, Cats, Fish, etc.

We have developed even closer bonds with
select animals; man's best friend, the world's
best vermin hunters, even with "wet pets".

INSECTS, FANTASY, ETC. COLLECTION

Insects and Arachnids, Fantastic Species, Historical Pieces

Six and eight legged miniature animals,
classic mythological fauna, historical
representations of our past, even a few plants
are presented.

The reptile page is now LIVE!
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
please excuse the absence of content while the website undergoes a massive renovation. Thank you.

CHELONIAN COLLECTION

Testudines- Turtles, Tortoises, Terrapins

Nothing beats the safety of a shell! I hope
you enjoy cactus eating land tortoises, water
loving turtles, and grinning terrapins.

REPTILIAN COLLECTION

Quadrupedal and Legless Reptiles

Crocodiles, monitors, chameleons, and
snakes- oh my! Regardless of what your poison
is, your scaly friends lurk here.

AVIAN COLLECTION

Modern Feathered Reptiles

Soar through the skies with an assortment
of colors, adaptations, and feathers!

EQUINE COLLECTION

Donkeys and Horses

Domesticated versions of equines;
both horses, donkeys, and even hybrids.

AQUATIC COLLECTION

Fish, Marine Mammals, Invertebrates, etc.

A catch-all group for the water related species
we love. The largest of whales, the oldest of
sharks, a parade of corals and reef fishes,
even a few snails!

PREHISTORIC COLLECTION

Extinct Fauna

Walk with the ancient animals that once walked
the Earth, swam its oceans, and flew in its skies.

BREYER COLLECTION

World Class Equine Models

Classicly known for their equine collection in
various sizes, they have also made phenomenal domestic and wild animal models.

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Taking My Plastic Figures Outside

Taking these realistic plastic animal figures out
into their natural habitat and trying to capture
the spirit of their real-life counterparts.

CUSTOMIZATION PROJECTS

Artistically Altered Pieces

Repainted or remodeled, sometimes all that a
figure needs is some attention and a renewed
coat of paint to bring new life into its eyes.

WELCOME TO THE CURIOUS COMPENDIUM

A Lifelong Passion

Welcome to my first website! Please be patient as I work on putting it together. I am happy to receive any constructive criticism or thoughts on how to improve. A 5,000 piece collection will take some time to curate here.

NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN COLLECTION Temperate Mammals This is the group most familiar to myself; Northern region mammal species such as wolves, bison, lynx, beaver, etc.

SOUTH AMERICAN COLLECTION Southern Hemisphere Mammals A very under-represented continent full of treasures; tapirs, maned wolves, new world primates, etc.

AFRICAN COLLECTION Classic Safari Mammals Here are some of the most iconic and charismatic species around, I need not go further.

ASIAN COLLECTION Cryptic Mammals Also a neglected region of the world, containing some of the most beautiful mammals around. Raccoon dogs, tigers, Asian elephants, etc.

OCEANIAN COLLECTION Mammal Outliers This is a true petri dish of evolutionary life! Monotremes, marsupial mammals, and wildly successful transplants from far off places.

AMPHIBIAN COLLECTION Frogs, Salamanders, and Newts Reminiscent of the early transition from aquatic life to terrestrial, these guys have one foot on dry land and one left in the water.

DOMESTIC FARMLIFE COLLECTION LIVESTOCK Domestic versions of cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and fowl.

DOMESTIC PETS COLLECTION Animals in the Home- Dogs, Cats, Fish, etc. We have developed even closer bonds with select animals; man's best friend, the world's best vermin hunters, even with "wet pets".

INSECTS, FANTASY, ETC. COLLECTION Insects and Arachnids, Fantastic Species, Historical Pieces Six and eight legged miniature animals, classic mythological fauna, historical representations of our past, even a few plants are presented.

The reptile page is now LIVE! UNDER CONSTRUCTION please excuse the absence of content while the website undergoes a massive renovation. Thank you.

CHELONIAN COLLECTION Testudines- Turtles, Tortoises, Terrapins Nothing beats the safety of a shell! I hope you enjoy cactus eating land tortoises, water loving turtles, and grinning terrapins.

REPTILIAN COLLECTION Quadrupedal and Legless Reptiles Crocodiles, monitors, chameleons, and snakes- oh my! Regardless of what your poison is, your scaly friends lurk here.

AVIAN COLLECTION Modern Feathered Reptiles Soar through the skies with an assortment of colors, adaptations, and feathers!

EQUINE COLLECTION Donkeys and Horses Domesticated versions of equines; both horses, donkeys, and even hybrids.

AQUATIC COLLECTION Fish, Marine Mammals, Invertebrates, etc. A catch-all group for the water related species we love. The largest of whales, the oldest of sharks, a parade of corals and reef fishes, even a few snails!

PREHISTORIC COLLECTION Extinct Fauna Walk with the ancient animals that once walked the Earth, swam its oceans, and flew in its skies.

BREYER COLLECTION World Class Equine Models Classicly known for their equine collection in various sizes, they have also made phenomenal domestic and wild animal models.

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY Taking My Plastic Figures Outside Taking these realistic plastic animal figures out into their natural habitat and trying to capture the spirit of their real-life counterparts.

CUSTOMIZATION PROJECTS Artistically Altered Pieces Repainted or remodeled, sometimes all that a figure needs is some attention and a renewed coat of paint to bring new life into its eyes.