Buying Sylvanian Families and shipping to your country is possible even if you live in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile or Colombia and the European store you want does not ship internationally. The most coveted editions (exclusive sets, limited edition figures, "baby collectibles" and rarities that collectors fall in love with) are usually sold only in stores in Spain, France, Germany or Italy that ship only within Europe. In this guide we explain where to buy Sylvanian Families in Europe, how to get the exclusive editions, how to consolidate several orders to save, what happens with customs, and how MDE receives your purchases and forwards them to your home, wherever you are.
Updated July 2026.
Why it costs so much to buy Sylvanian Families outside of Europe
Sylvanian Families is a Japanese brand, on the market since 1985, famous for its animal families (rabbits, bears, cats, squirrels) with clothing and accessories taken care of in detail. Exactly that level of detail is what turns many sets into highly sought-after collector's pieces. The problem comes when paying: the best European stores have the most complete catalog and exclusive editions, but they do not ship to Latin America. These are the common obstacles:
- "We do not ship to your country": the official store and many European toy stores only deliver within Europe.
- Editions that never cross the pond: limited edition sets, store exclusives and European releases that do not reach the Latin American catalog.
- Prices and availability: When a set does arrive in your country, it usually costs much more or is out of stock.
- Shipping costs for each store: If you buy on several websites, you pay a different shipping fee each time.
- Doubts with customs: not knowing how to declare the package stops many collectors.
The good news: with a forwarding address in Europe you buy as a European customer and we will send it to your country. It's that simple.
How to buy Sylvanian Families and send them to your country, step by step
The process to make your international shipment of Sylvanian Families with MDE is direct:
- Register and get your European address. You get a real address in Spain (also in France, Germany or Italy). To the store, you are a local customer.
- Buy at Sylvanian Families European stores. You put that address as the destination and pay like any European buyer, without blocks.
- We receive your package at the warehouse. We show you photos, weight and measurements, and we can check that the content matches your invoice.
- We consolidate if you bought in several stores. We group all your sets into a single shipment so you pay for a single shipment.
- You make the customs declaration using a form on our website (you declare value and quantity). We review the content before shipping.
- You choose the carrier and receive it at home. You compare options by price or speed in the transport quote and it arrives in your country.
You can see the complete process on our parcel page.
Where to buy Sylvanian Families in Europe
These are the best sources to buy European-addressed Sylvanian Families, from the official store to second-hand marketplaces to hunt for rarities:
- Official European store (Sylvanian Village): the most complete catalog and news. It usually offers free shipping within Spain on orders over €40, so by sending to our warehouse in Spain you save on domestic shipping.
- European toy stores and online stores: El Corte Inglés, Amazon Spain/Germany/France, Smyths Toys and other chains with European stock.
- Second-hand and collecting markets: Vinted, Wallapop or European eBay, where discontinued editions and rare pieces appear. We also pick up at delivery points and Vinted Go type lockers.
If a seller does not accept your card or does not want to deal with shipping outside of Europe, use our "Buy for me" service: we buy the set on your behalf, receive it and resend it to you.
Exclusive and limited edition editions: how not to run out of them
What a collector is really looking for are exclusive editions: anniversary sets, official store exclusives, limited seasonal editions and European releases that do not reach Latin America. With your European address you buy them on the day of launch, without waiting for them to (perhaps) arrive in your country. Practical tips:
- Buy as soon as they come out: limited editions sell out fast; Having a European address puts you on par with local buyers.
- Group releases: If several new releases drop in a row, let them arrive at the warehouse and we consolidate them into one shipment.
- Take care of the packaging: For collectors who value the box, we repackage with extra protection so that the set arrives impeccable.
Consolidate multiple orders and save on shipping
If you buy in three different stores, without consolidation you would pay three international shipments. With the consolidation of MDE we group all your packages into one and repackage them to reduce volume and weight. This way you can save up to 70% on transportation. The quote charges by actual weight (per kilo or per gram) and chooses the best combination of carrier, so you can choose between speed or price.
Customs: what to declare when sending Sylvanian Families to your country
When shipping outside Europe, your package goes through customs and needs a declaration (proforma). The process with us is simple and transparent:
- You declare the content (value and quantity of the sets) in a form on our website. You are responsible for ensuring that the data is correct.
- We check before shipping: we check that what is declared matches what was received to avoid problems at customs.
- Destination taxes: Each country applies its own import duties and taxes based on the declared value. You should find out about the limit and rates in your country (Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Colombia...) before buying.
Within Europe there is normally no need for an import proforma; when leaving Europe, yes. We guide you every step of the way.
Buying on your own vs. with MDE
| Situation | On your own | With MDE |
|---|---|---|
| European stores that do not ship to Latam | You are left without purchasing | You buy with a European address and we resend |
| Exclusive and limited editions | Difficult or impossible to obtain | Purchases on the day of release |
| Several orders at once | One shipment (and one cost) per store | We consolidate: up to 70% less shipping |
| Customs declaration | You manage it blindly | You declare and we review before dispatching |
| Package status | No visibility until received | Photos, weight, measurements and final price in advance |
Why collectors choose MDE
We have a network of warehouses in 10 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Turkey, USA, Hong Kong and China) and we ship worldwide. Collectors and resellers from Mexico, Argentina, the United States and other countries already use our services to expand their Sylvanian Families collections with European pieces that they would not otherwise be able to obtain. This is what we do for you:
- Actual European address to purchase as a local customer.
- Resending and consolidation of several orders into one, with protected repackaging.
- "Buy for me" when the store does not accept your card or does not want to ship outside of Europe.
- Inspection and photos of contents before shipping.
- Transparent rate calculated by actual weight, which you see before shipping.
Buying and shipping Sylvanian Families FAQ
How can I buy Sylvanian Families if the store does not ship to my country?
Register in MDE and get an address in Spain (or France, Germany or Italy). Put that address as a destination in the European store, pay as a local customer and we receive your package and forward it to your country, managing the consolidation and guiding you with the customs declaration.
Do you ship Sylvanian Families internationally to Latin America?
Yes. We ship worldwide, including Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile and Colombia. Your purchase arrives at our European warehouse and we forward it to your country; In the quote you choose the carrier prioritizing price or speed.
Where can you buy exclusive editions of Sylvanian Families?
In the official European store and in online toy stores in Spain, France, Germany and Italy, which have the most complete catalog and limited editions. Discontinued pieces usually appear on marketplaces such as Vinted, Wallapop or European eBay. You buy all of them with a European address and we will forward them to you.
Can I combine Sylvanian Families from multiple stores in a single shipment?
Yes. It is our consolidation: you let all your orders arrive at the warehouse, we group and repackage them in a single shipment and you pay for a single shipment. This way you can save up to 70% compared to shipping each purchase separately.
What happens to customs when sending collectible toys to my country?
When leaving Europe, the package goes through customs with a declaration that you complete (value and quantity). We check that it matches the content before shipping. Import taxes depend on each country, so it is a good idea to find out about the limits and types of yours before purchasing.
What if the store doesn't accept my card or doesn't want to ship outside of Europe?
Use our "Buy for me" service: we make the purchase on your behalf, receive the set in the warehouse and resend it to you. You choose what to buy; We take care of payment, receipt and shipping.
Start your European collection today
Buying Sylvanian Families in Europe and receiving them in your country is no longer impossible: it is fast, clear and economical. Get your European address, buy the editions you always wanted, consolidate your orders and receive them at home without fighting with blockages or bureaucracy.
Register today and get your European address with 14-day trial and money-back guarantee. Do you want to first calculate how much shipping would cost you? Use the transportation quote. Do you have doubts? Take a look at our frequently asked questions and start receiving your Sylvanian Families without barriers.
