Cheap Plastic Animals: 4 New Animals in the Discount Section

Plastic Hippo

We've just added four new plastic animals to our very popular Discount and Bulk Category. Cruise on through and see what you can find! And, we are still offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of a ridiculously low amount. As of today, you qualify for automatic free shipping on orders of $25 in the US and $75 everywhere else. Come visit!

Plastic Lion

Plastic Great White Shark

Plastic Whale Shark

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Animal Flashlights

Animal Flashlights from

Tapir and Friends Animal Store

We've just restocked our super-fun animal carabiner flashlights. These flashlights are much enjoyed by children and adults alike. The carabiner allows the animals to clip onto almost anything so it's always handy when you want it. The light is bright and will help you find your way in a dark parking lot or along the path  to your camping tent at night. Attach one to your belt, backpack, or beach bag. Don't go on vacation witout an animal flashlight for every member of your family. Have fun and stay safe!

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Megalodon Extinct Shark: "Big Tooth" also has a Big Mouth

Megalodon Jaws

Megalodon Replica in Tapir and Friends Animal Store

We've been adding more and more text and interesting images to our website to make it not only a store, but a place of learning about nature, both living and extinct. Check out the new additions to our Megalodon page!

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Plastic Blue Shark

Another useful, detailed, and sturdy miniature from TPF!

Our Plastic Blue Shark Replica

Our plastic blue shark is a realistic-looking plastic animal replica. It is 3 inches long and is suitable for a science project, a toy, or fits nicely into an animal collection. See also our other toy and replica assorted shark species as well as all of our other shark models, toys, and gifts.

About Blue Sharks

Inhabiting the deep, warm waters of Earth's temperate and tropical oceans, the blue shark (Prionace glauca) feeds primarily on small fish and squid, and rarely attacks humans. Blue sharks can reach a length of 12.5 feet and can weigh as much as 205 pounds.

The blue shark is found worldwide and off the coasts of every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed animal in the world. Blue sharks often school, or collect and travel in groups, and have earned the name “wolves of the sea” by mariners watching packs of blue sharks tracking their ships.

While young blue sharks are often preyed upon by larger sharks, such as the great white and tiger, healthy adult blue sharks have only one consistent predator…humans. Blue sharks are the most heavily fished species of shark, with 10 to 20 million killed each year, primarily for their fins (for shark-fin soup), skin (for leather), and livers (for oil).

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Great White Shark Flashlight

The latest in our new line of carabiner flashlights!!

Our Animal Carabiner Flashlighhts

Our carabiner animal flashlights are the coolest way to make sure you always have a light nearby! Look at the tail, they simply open up to snap onto a key ring, backpack, belt, book bag, or anyplace else a person can hook something. The light is surprisingly bright for such a small flashlight! Keep one next to your bed, by the back door, inside your car or on your bike. The light is bright enough to find things in the dark - such as finding the lock on your house or car door. Helps keep both kids and adults safe when unexpected scenarios come up. Just press the button on the critter's back, and you have light! Is there a better way to find the outhouse on a camping trip than to let our flashlight animals find the trail for you? Or what about lighting your way on Halloween? Fun for birthday parties, as stocking stuffers, or Hanukkah gifts for any age. Check out our other shark toys and gifts and our multi-style animal flashlights. The animal flashlights page also shows you what the lights look like when the light is on! If you have a teeeeeny little screwdriver, you can pop in a replacement battery. However, we've noticed that the lights last for quite a long time on the original battery.

About Great White Sharks

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) can be found near the surface in warmer waters of the Pacific, the Caribbean, and along the coast of Africa. Great whites usually about 9 feet in length, but adults may be as much as 16 feet. They weigh around 2,000 pounds. Some sharks follow the migration of sea lions, which they find a most tasty prey. The great white has a large conical-shaped snout, a gray dorsal fin and a mottled white underside. Great white sharks, like many other sharks, have rows of teeth behind the main ones, allowing any that break off to be rapidly replaced. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great whites often swallow their own broken off teeth along with chunks of their prey's flesh.

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Plastic Hammerhead Shark Replica

So what'choo lookin' at?!?

Our Plastic Hammerhead Shark Replica

Our highly-realistic plastic scalloped hammerhead shark toy makes a terrific model for teaching your children, grandchildren, or students about the wonders of nature, sharks, and the undersea world of ocean animals. Our plastic toy hammerhead shark is made of solid plastic and is quite durable. Be sure to take a look at our other shark toys and gifts.

About Hammerhead Sharks

Sharks (Chondrichthyes) are versatile and keen-sensed fish, which is why they have been around for more than 100 million years. With it's thick, wide, rectangular-shaped head and eyes placed up to 3 feet apart, the hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena) is the most unique looking of all sharks. The head shape and size provides them with superior vision, makes their senses more acute than other sharks and improves maneuverability. Hammerheads average up to 11 feet long and over 500 pounds.

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Plastic Great White Shark

A fun toy for Summer play by the pool!

Our Plastic Great White Shark

This playful plastic great white shark is made hollow plastic and is 9 inches long. This replica has a detailed face and body with a shark-like smile. It has yellow eyes and a squeaker in its throat and may float and it squirks water. It makes for a nice pet, bath toy, and fits into a shark collection or serves as a great gag and is fun for all kinds of games. It promises not to bite, although because it is hollow, this shark is quite popular for use with grenadine for "Shark Attack" drinks in summer! Check out our other shark toys and gifts.

About Great White Sharks

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) can be found near the surface in warmer waters of the Pacific, the Caribbean, and along the coast of Africa. Great whites usually about 9 feet in length, but adults may be as much as 16 feet. They weigh around 2,000 pounds. Some sharks follow the migration of sea lions, which they find a most tasty prey. The great white has a large conical-shaped snout, a gray dorsal fin and a mottled white underside. Great white sharks, like many other sharks, have rows of teeth behind the main ones, allowing any that break off to be rapidly replaced. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great whites often swallow their own broken off teeth along with chunks of their prey's flesh.

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Plastic Great White Shark

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the bathtub!!

Our Plastic Great White Shark

This playful plastic great white shark is made solid plastic and is 4 inches long. It makes for a nice pet, bath toy, and fits into a shark collection. This replica is fun for all kinds of games, and would make a fantastic addition to a school project or diorama. It promises not to bite! Check out our other shark toys and gifts.

About Great White Sharks

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) can be found near the surface in warmer waters of the Pacific, the Caribbean, and along the coast of Africa. Great whites usually about 9 feet in length, but adults may be as much as 16 feet. They weigh around 2,000 pounds. Some sharks follow the migration of sea lions, which they find a most tasty prey. The great white has a large conical-shaped snout, a gray dorsal fin and a mottled white underside. Great white sharks, like many other sharks, have rows of teeth behind the main ones, allowing any that break off to be rapidly replaced. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great whites often swallow their own broken off teeth along with chunks of their prey's flesh.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic Great White Shark

Another new addition to TPF! Say 'CHEESE'!

Our Plastic Great White Shark

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic great white shark miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic with good quality. This replica has a dynamic, realistic pose. This great white shark replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 3 inches long, with realistic grey skin and white underside. Ready to prowl in your toybox or school project! Check out our other shark toys and gifts.

About Great White Sharks

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) can be found near the surface in warmer waters of the Pacific, the Caribbean, and along the coast of Africa. Great whites usually about 9 feet in length, but adults may be as much as 16 feet. They weigh around 2,000 pounds. Some sharks follow the migration of sea lions, which they find a most tasty prey. The great white has a large conical-shaped snout, a gray dorsal fin and a mottled white underside. Great white sharks, like many other sharks, have rows of teeth behind the main ones, allowing any that break off to be rapidly replaced. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great whites often swallow their own broken off teeth along with chunks of their prey's flesh.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic Skate

Little brother to the shark and manta ray!

Our Plastic Skate or Stingray

Our plastic stingray measure 6 inches from the tip of its nose to the tip of it's tail and is about 3 1/2 inches wide. It is gray plastic with dark gray hints on top and a yellow underside showing the mouth and gills. On the top side, you can see its two eyes painted with white and black. This stingray or skate would be a wonderful addition to a school project, aquatic diorama, or just to have as a toy or collectable. Check out our other skate and stringray toys and gifts.

About Skates and Stingrays

The stingrays are part of the Dasyatidae family. They are cartilaginous fishes related to sharks. They are common in coastal tropical and subtropical marine waters throughout the world. Stingrays get their name from the barbed stinger on their tail which is used for self-defense. Their stinger can reach a length of 35 cm and has two grooves with venom gland on the underside. The flat body of the stingray allows them camoflauge themselves in their environment by hiding beneath the sand. Stingrays use their sense of smell to locate their prey. They feed on molluscs, crustaceans and small fish. Stingrays are born into litters of five to thirteen. Parts of the stingray are edible. Mainly the wings and cheeks of the stingray are used as food the rest of it is considered too rubbery. The skin of stingrays can be used to make exotic shoes, belts, wallets and anything else leather is typically used for. People often ask how to tell the difference between a skate and a ray. Rays give birth to live young, while skates lay eggs. However, it is not usually possible to use this method when you are seeing one for a short period of time! Skates often have a more pronounce dorsalf in, but in truth, it is much easier to confuse them than to tell them apart, except for such unique-looking species ast the spotted eagle ray, the manta ray, and others you may become familiar with. Personally, I think this one is a skate, as skates often have a more pointed shape . . . but that's no guarantee! The manufacturer calls this one a "skatefish."

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Plastic Basking Shark

A unique addition to any marine collection or diorama!

Our Plastic Basking Shark

Our plastic basking shark is a realistic-looking plastic animal replica. It comes with lots of detail and a well defined large mouth with gills. It is 5 1/2 inches long and is suitable for a science project, a gag, or fits nicely into an animal collection. See also our other toy and replica assorted shark species as well as all of our other shark models, toys, and gifts.

About Basking Sharks

The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) can be found in all the oceans of the world. It is the second largest shark after the whale shark. It is usually about 20 feet in length, but adults may be as much as much as 30 feet. Basking sharks are often mistaken for great white sharks but couldn't be more different. Basking sharks are not agressive and feed on plankton. Basking sharks have a row of little teeth which are set in cavernous jaw. Basking sharks do not hibernate but dive to great depths and migrate huge distances to find plankton blooms. Because of their size, the basking shark has few predators. They are annoyed by lampreys which attach to them.

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Popular Great White Shark is Back in Stock!

We've been without this popular plastic squeeking/squirting great white shark toy, and we're happy to say it's back in stock for summer fun! Click on the picture or on the links below to find "big mouth"!

Our Great White Shark

This engaging-looking plastic Great White Shark replica is made of flexible plastic. It is 9 inches long, partially hollow and it has a squeaker, but does not squirt. It floats on its side. The color is semi-gloss gray and white and has a red detailed mouth with distinct teeth. Our great white shark miniature has a concerned expression but promises not to bite, if you trust it! This great white replica makes an interesting pet, gag or gift and fits nicely into a shoebox diorama for a school project. Check out our other great white shark toys and gifts.

About Great White Sharks

The great white shark Carcharodon carcharias can be found is usually about 9 feet in length, but adults may be as much as 16 feet. They weigh around 2,000 pounds. It lives near the surface in warmer waters of the Pacific, the Caribbean, and along the coast of Africa. Some sharks follow the migration of sea lions, which they find a most tasty prey. The great white has a large conical-shaped snout, agray dorsal fin and a mottled white underside. Great white sharks, like many other sharks, have rows of teeth behind the main ones, allowing any that break off to be rapidly replaced. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great whites often swallow their own broken off teeth along with chunks of their prey's flesh.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Basking Shark Plastic Replica from Safari, Ltd. - What an Incredibe Big Mouth!

New in Tapir and Friends Online Animal Store - Wonderful Big-mouthed Basking Shark plastic replica! For anyone who likes sharks and sea creatures, or who enjoys collecting the strange wonders of nature.

Our Plastic Basking Shark

Our plastic basking shark is a realistic-looking plastic animal replica. It comes with lots of detail and a well defined large mouth with gills. It is 5 1/2 inches long and is suitable for a science project, a gag, or fits nicely into an animal collection. See also our other toy and replica assorted shark species as well as all of our other shark models, toys, and gifts.

About Basking Sharks

The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) can be found in all the oceans of the world. It is the second largest shark after the whale shark. It is usually about 20 feet in length, but adults may be as much as much as 30 feet. Basking sharks are often mistaken for great white sharks but couldn't be more different. Basking sharks are not agressive and feed on plankton. Basking sharks have a row of little teeth which are set in cavernous jaw. Basking sharks do not hibernate but dive to great depths and migrate huge distances to find plankton blooms. Because of their size, the basking shark has few predators. They are annoyed by lampreys which attach to them.

Come on over and see our new shark!

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New Great White Shark in our Online Aquarium!

Yes, new at the zoo (aquarium) . . . actually, our online animal store . . . is this menacing-looking realistic great white shark. I saw a nature film the other day in which one of these guys leapt out of the ocean and landed back in the water all in super slo-mo. It was AMAZING, and I have to tell you, the shark looked an awful lot like this one. Come see our new great white along with our other sharks at Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

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What's inside a shark's mouth?

Say "Aaaaaaah!" Sometimes the customers want to know things such as, "What's inside the shark's mouth? Can we drill it and pour in greadine? Is it hard plastic, or soft?"

A toy animal's portrait usually looks more like this. It lets you know what you're getting, but maybe it's a little boring. Hmm. I think I just got an idea :)

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Six new plastic sharks!

Great White Shark ~ $6.00

We've just received six new plastic sharks in our inventory, and are in the process of putting them online. Each one is about 6 inches long made of hollow, flexible plastic. They do not squirt water and do not have squeakers inside. Until we get them online (soon!) you can order by calling (503) 325-3179 or toll free (888) 325-3179. Or, look for them soon on our shark page!

Tiger Shark ~ $5.50

Black Tip Reef Shark ~ $6.50

Lemon Shark ~ $5.50

Hammerhead Shark ~ $6.00

Whale Shark ~ $5.50

Call (503) 325-3179 or (888) 325-3179 to order

Wowee - TWO new GREAT WHITE SHARK stuffed animals

We looked and looked until we found a great white shark stuffed animal toy that we really liked. And then as luck would have it, when it rained, it poured. We found not one, but TWO stuffed great white sharks to add to our online store.

The stuffed shark in the top photo is 13 1/2 inches long, while the shark in the second photo is a huggable 21 inches long. Both sharks are made of the softest plush fabric you can imagine!

Our 21-inch Stuffed Great White Shark

This playful stuffed great white shark is made of extremely soft plush material. This replica has a detailed face and body with a shark-like smile. It is 21 inches long. It makes for a nice pet, fits into a stuffed animal collection or serves as a great cuddly friend and is fun for all kinds of games. It promises not to bite! Check out our other shark toys and gifts.

About Great White Sharks

The great white shark Carcharodon carcharias can be found is usually about 9 feet in length, but adults may be as much as 16 feet. They weigh around 2,000 pounds. It lives near the surface in warmer waters of the Pacific, the Caribbean, and along the coast of Africa. Some sharks follow the migration of sea lions, which they find a most tasty prey. The great white has a large conical-shaped snout, agray dorsal fin and a mottled white underside. Great white sharks, like many other sharks, have rows of teeth behind the main ones, allowing any that break off to be rapidly replaced. A great white shark's teeth are serrated and when the shark bites it will shake its head side to side and the teeth will act as a saw and tear off large chunks of flesh. Great whites often swallow their own broken off teeth along with chunks of their prey's flesh.

Great white shark and many other sea animals - lapel or hat pins that express your nature!

This relistic great white shark pin is only one of the many beautiful hand made and hand painted animal pins we have in stock. Express yourself or find just the right pin for a very special gift!

These items are unique in the world of animal jewelry! Made in Washington and Idaho by a team of three U.S. artists, these high-quality pins or tie tacks are exceptional. Each exquisitely detailed piece is cast in pewter and painted by hand. The finish is extremely smooth and shiny, as you can see by the highlight from the scanner. Each pin is secured by two sturdy tacks on the back so it doesn't skew sideways or turn upside down, and the finished product is not only gorgeous, but satisfyingly substantial in weight. They can be used as lapel pins, hat pins, tie tacks, and more. These collectible animal pins are heirloom quality, and the details are so realistic, they are found in museum gift shops and bought by organizations in need of the perfect animal to represent their group. In fact, if you're interested in having the name of your organization put on an item, write to us for details. You will find more fish and animals by the same artists listed on our Hand-Painted Jewelry page.

Our great white shark pin or tie tack measures 1-3/4 inches long. Be sure to see our other shark jewelry.

Yikes! Our great white shark drinking cups are gone! Come see the tiger sharks while they last!

We're sorry to say, the much-loved great white shark drinking cups we've kept in stock for years have now been discontinued and are gone, gone, gone! We still have a few tiger shark childrens' cups still in stock (see below), but they'll be gone soon as well. If your kids love sharks, get them while they last! We also have ongoing supplies of our other popular animal drinking cups. Check out our plastic cup page at Tapir and Friends online!

Plastic shark mouth

We have a lot of plastic sharks in our online gift shop, but this one may be destined to be a favorite if we get him in. It's not in our line yet. A customer needed a shark with certain specifications, so we put out a search and came up with this one. One of the specs had to do with the mouth, hence the photo. Right now we have two other hollow plastic great white sharks that are also not online yet, but will be soon. One is six inches long, one is 9 inches long. They look a lot like this 5-inch shark, but the 6 and 9 inch sharks have squeakers in the mouth. When we put the sharks online they will have the traditional side view, or maybe both. I couldn't let the opportunity slip by to post this . . . just because. If you're looking for plastic sharks, Sue has just done the research. Give her a call at (503) 325-3179 or send e-mail.