Schildkrot is a manufacturer of dolls and other toys in Rauenstein in Thuringia. The turtle is the emblem of the company and a sign of the authenticity of the products manufactured here.
Collector dolls and more
The history of manufacturing begins in Mannheim. The first celluloid doll was produced here in 1896 in the company founded in 1873. Schildkröt is the oldest doll manufacturer who produced dolls throughout the company's history. In addition, the turtle produced table tennis balls, which are nowadays produced in the Far East. Until the 1980s, moulds for tin figures were also produced. The company moved near Sonneberg, a traditional toy location in 1993 and today the classic collection is available in the doll shop, which revives old dolls in a limited edition. These are nowadays produced from tortulon. The best-known turtle dolls are called Bärbel, Inge, Hans, Erika and Christel.
Turtle dolls on the Internet
Under the address you will find a lot of interesting information about the company. Here you can have the original dolls professionally restored, embroider names and buy the dolls as a gift or for your own pleasure. Another line of the company are artist dolls created by well-known and young artists. These are made with great attention to detail and with real hair wigs and mouth-blown eyes. But also doll children that are meant for playing are produced. Safety for the doll mothers is a matter of course and the play value as well as the timeless design are also not neglected. There are also bears that have been handmade. These are collectibles made of selected plush material. Ever since the online shop was established, you can also marvel at the special offers and models on the Internet. The artist dolls are given names and also reveal the name of their creator. They are available from prices around 300 Euro. A great gift idea are the turtle vouchers. If you want to please a collector, but don't know yourself well, this is a wonderful gift. These are also available in the online shop. More than 90 different stuffed animals are currently available in the shop. Monkeys and bears, elephants and rabbits are made in the traditional way and are reminiscent of our childhood. A well-known turtle production is the Wauzi, a dog in different sizes. It is also available in different designs in the online shop.