I have been collecting Sylvanian Families for the past 18 years!

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Below is my guide to Sylvanian Families, from 1987 to 2006

Sylvanian Families were first launched in Japan in 1985, and then launched in the UK in 1987 under the Tomy brand.

The First Families were:

The Timbertops (Brown Bears), The Evergreens (Grey Bears), The Wildwoods (Brown Rabbits), The Babblebrooks (Grey Rabbits), The Thistlethorns (Grey Mice), The McBurrows (Brown Moles)

The Country Cottage and the Deluxe Country House were the first houses and all the original furniture was green in colour with brass handles. There were also four Wedding Figure Sets available - Sweetwater (Grey Bears), Honeypot (Brown Bears), Windward (Brown Rabbits) and Brighteyes (Grey Rabbits).

1988

Families: Treefellows (Owls), Slydales (Foxes), Waters (Beavers), Chestnuts (Grey Racoons), Oakwoods (Squirrels)

Buildings: Bakery, School, Treehouse

1989

Families: Corntops (Yellow Rabbits with Grey Spots), Forresters (Dogs), Cat-Woods (Brown Cats), Underwoods (Badgers)

Buildings: Nursery, Caravan, Country Manor (with real working lights)

1990

Families: Snow-Warrens (White Rabbits), Puddlefords (Ducks), Honeybears (Tan Bears)

Buildings/Accessories: Pony, Windmill, Pony & Trap, Stable, Pony Club: Holly, Bramble, Willow, Ivy, Nutmeg, Strawberry

1991

Families: Solitaires (Grey Cats), Brambles (Hedgehogs), Bullrushes (Frogs)

Buildings/Accessories: Pony & Ice Cream Cart, Cottage Hospital, Village Florist, Deluxe Country Mansion

1992

Families: Bamboos (Pandas), Nettlefields (Goats), Marmalades (Brown Bears with white muzzles)

Buildings/Accessories: Milkman, Doctor, Post Office, Village Store, Country Bus, Country Cottage with Balcony

1993

Families: Vandykes (Otters), Truffles (Wild Boars)

Buildings/Accessories: Policeman, Captain Seadog, Captain's Crew, Lock Keeper's Cottage, Marmalade Bear Grandparents, Marmalade Bear Wedding Set.

Launch of the Sylvanian Families Club

1994

Families: Bouquets (Skunks), Furbanks (Squirrels), Billabongs (Koalas)

Buildings/Accessories: Basil & Suzette (Chef & Waitress), Harvester Restaurant, Nursery Treehouse

1995

Families: Dappledawns (Fawn Rabbits)

Buildings/Accessories: Village Boutique, Meadowcroft Cottage (with figures Jack & Maisie Meadows - light brown mice), Carrie & Danny's Carousel Set, Baden & Mikaela's Camping Set, Eric Renard's Playground Set, Roxy Renard's Home Interior Set

1996

Family: Mulberrys (Racoons/Red Pandas)

Accessories: Woodland Wedding Set

Tomy launches Sylvanian Families Little World

1997 - 10th Anniversary of Sylvanian Families in the UK

Families: Waddlingtons (Ducks), Norwoods (Brown Mice)

10th Anniversary Families (Mum, Dad and 1 baby): Babblebrooks (Grey Rabbits), McBurrows (Brown Moles), Timbertops (Brown Bears)

Buildings/Accessories: Primrose Creche Set, Grandma's Coffee Break, Woodland Lodge

1998

Family: Beagles (Dogs)

Building: Bakery

1999 - Flair takes over the distribution of Sylvanian Families from Tomy

Family: Petites (Light Brown Bears with Cream muzzles)

Building: Orchard Cottage

2000

Families: Cottontails (Grey Rabbits with White faces), Renards (Foxes)

Buildings/Accessories: Primrose Cottage, Village Bus, Old Mill, House on the Hill

2001

Building: St Francis School House & Library

Accessories: Family Life in Sylvania is launched with baby carry cases and figure sets.

From this year onwards there were new baby carry cases and figures sets launched every year, which are not individually listed.

2002

Families: Macavitys (Striped Cats), Kennelworths (Dalmation Dogs)

Buildings: Lakeside Lodge, Grand Mansion

2003

Families: Maces (Pale Brown Mice), Plumes (Grey & Cream Owls)

Buildings: House of Brambles Department Store, Brambles Cottage, Village Boutique

2004

Families: Huckleberrys (Hound Dogs), Periwinkles (Cream Rabbits), Whiskers (Cats), Moss (Reindeers), Porridges (Brown Bears)

Buildings/Accessories: Oakwood Manor, Caravan & Pony, Pony & Trap, Stable & Pony

2005

Families: Hawthorns (White Mice), Wildwoods (Brown Rabbits), Evergreens (Grey Bears)

Buildings/Accessories: Willow Hall (with real working lights), Country Bus, Hazelwood Toy Shop, The Mill on the Hill, Primrose Nursery, St John's School.

2006

Families: Dales (Sheep), Hamiltons (Hamster), Slydales (Honey Foxes)

Buildings/Accessories: Baby Playroom, Baby Bathroom, Primrose Baby Windmill, Primrose Park, Wedding Chapel with Bride & Groom, Wedding Car, Willow Hall Conservatory, Ivy Cottage, Riverside Lodge

Watch this space for 2007 onwards!