The Thistlethorn mouse family were one of the Original families in the Sylvanian range, debuting in the UK in 1987. The original release of the Thistlethorn mice had their tails as plain plastic, but later releases saw their tails covered in fur. When Flair took over the Sylvanian distribution in 1999, the Thistlethorn's had a re-release. Later mouse families had a different mould, with much bigger, cartoonish ears. The Thistlethorns, Meadows and Hazelwood mice are the only mice with this style body. Although a hamster release used the same mould, just without a tail.

FATHER CHESTER THISTLETHORN is the editor of the newspaper. When there isn't much news, he makes it up himself, but he always ensures that his stories have a happy ending.

MOTHER WILLOW THISTLETHORN helps her husband at the local newspaper. Because they are the only two who work there, she's ended up being the chief reporter, the photographer, the typist and aometimes she even delivers the newspapers. She has also got absolutely perfect manners and teaches all her children to be polite.

BROTHER LESTER THISTLETHORN is always playing tricks. Once he jumped out on his sister Prissy and shouted 'BOO' so loudly, he frightened himself!

SISTER PRISSY THISTLETHORN sings all the time. She's so happy, she brings a smile to the saddest Sylvanian's face, even though her voice is not very good.

BABY BROTHER BARRY THISTLETHORN has got really cute little ears. He loves being sung to and talked to.

BABY SISTER HEATHER THISTLETHORN loves to keep dropping her bottle on the floor. She keeps her mother running all day, to pick it up.

The Thistlethorn family comprise:		Listed
Chester	Father	No
Willow	Mother	No
Lester	Brother	No
Prissy	Sister	Yes
Barry	Baby Brother	No
Heather	Baby Sister	No

• • Amelia Whiskers Sister Amelia Whiskers is fast asleep in some quiet warm spot most of the day, awaiting the next meal. She must be the cleanest child in Sylvania, as she washes and grooms herself during most of her waking hours.
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Figures in grey boxes are deemed collectable as they are no longer available
Figures in green boxes are still currently available.
Figures are graded Excellent if totally original and without marks or blemishes
Figures graded Good may either lack an ancillary item (usually clothing) or not have an original one.
Figures graded Fair may lack clothing or not have original clothing and show some wear and tear.
Adults are 80mm high, children are 65mm high.