Elanti Figures (by James Proctor):
Elanti Fantasy Figurines were first developed in 1988 by Cipher Ltd., distributed by Willitts Designs in Petumla, California. They started producing whimsical fantasy figurines that appeared to be based on a fantasy book that was never published: "Elanti The Quest for the Stones". My best guess is that Gayle Middleton wrote the fantasy book and most, if not all, of the characters in the book were sculpted by Mark Newman.
There is evidence these were initally meant to be produced in England (possibly as additions to the Krystonia line?? the numbering system fits, anyway). Note the green felt and the standard Krystonia "MADE IN ENGLAND" sticker:
Even the numbering scheme was similar - so much so that they didn't overlap any of the Krystonia numbers at the time. One could easily confuse these with Krystonia pieces. Early pieces even had the green Krystonia felt AND the identical Made In England sticker. Later pieces did not have any felt on the bottom and state "Kingdom of Thailand".
Cipher Ltd. was forced to shut down the line shortly after starting production due to some business infringement put forth by Panton International who was producing the Krystonia line of whimsical fantasy figurines based on a book. Mark Newman actually sculpted the first batch of Krystonia figurines and was let go (or left) Panton for brighter pastures.
The Elanti line was ordered to stop all production and collectible stores were mandated to send their stock back for destruction. On very rare occasions, some will be listed on ebay or other sites. Very few of these survived and there is still aspects of the history of the line that are a mystery.
"Elanti is a world filled with magic and mythical creatures--a world once abundant and prosperous, now torn apart by nature's increasing violent, unpredictable upheavals. A reluctant hero arises to bring fulfillment to an age-old prophecy. Rand of Kaibor-Kon, enlisted by the re-awakened Keystone, leads a band of bold adventurers on a quest for the "Stones of the Elemntals." Only these powerful talismans can ring back to Elanti the balance of nature and restore the world to its rightful state. Cloaked in spells and ancient magic, the four Elemental Stones and their guardian wizards wait in an enchanted trance until awakened by the Keystone. Once awakened, they rise to defeat Sototh, the evil betrayer of the Elementals, and join in a magical alliance to save Elanti. Magic, dragons and creatures beyond belief all come to breathtaking life in an adventure to challenge the imagination and make us believe in the impossible! Come join them on their quest."
| Large Wizards (with separate Staff) | ||||
| Photo | Item | Name | Info | |
 | 1107 | Sototh | The evil Sototh is Wizard of the Lens and betrayer of the Stones of the Elementals. He commands the vast armies of the Berser-Kher of the Black Hills and the enchanted Urfan of Attan-Mar. | |
 | 1207 | Fairadon | (Fire Wizard) | This wizard of the Stone commands those creatures under the sign of Fire, such as the Sprites of Bith-Wyn and the great Pyrophax, fire bird of the Rundar-Mar. |
 | 1307 | Edyn | (Earth Wizard) | The Wizard Edyn is the Teradon of Earth, the wizard of stone who command the creatures under the sign of the Earth. |
 | 1407 | Arianna | (Air Wizard) | As a wizard of the Stone, Arianna commands those creatures under the sign of air, such as the Fhalleries of Fhallor and the flying dragons of the Burning Plains |
 | 1507 | Valdor | (Water Wizard) | A wizard of the Stone, Valdor commands those creatures under the sign of Water, such as the Nymphs of the River Mythrell and the serpents of the Sea of Mythdd-Rea. |
| Medium Wizards | ||||
| Photo | Item | Name | Info | |
| (NO PHOTO) | 1106 | Sototh | The evil Sototh is Wizard of the Lens and betrayer of the Stones of the Elementals. He commands the vast armies of the Berser-Kher of the Black Hills and the enchanted Urfan of Attan-Mar. | |
 | 1206 | Fairadon | the Pyradon of Fire | This wizard of the Stone commands those creatures under the sign of Fire, such as the Sprites of Bith-Wyn and the great Pyrophax, fire bird of the Rundar-Mar. |
 | 1306 | Edyn | (Earth Wizard) | The Wizard Edyn is the Teradon of Earth, the wizard of stone who command the creatures under the sign of the Earth. |
 | 1406 | Arianna | (Air Wizard) | As a wizard of the Stone, Arianna commands those creatures under the sign of air, such as the Fhalleries of Fhallor and the flying dragons of the Burning Plains |
 | 1506 | Valdor | the Aquadrion of Water | A wizard of the Stone, Valdor commands those creatures under the sign of Water, such as the Nymphs of the River Mythrell and the serpents of the Sea of Mythdd-Rea. |
| Dragons | ||||
| Photo | Item | Name | Info | |
 | 2011 | Nox | ||
 | 2021 | Pog | ||
 | 2031 | Jix | ||
| (NO PHOTO) | 2041 | Folli | ||
| (NO PHOTO) | 2053 2056? | Artwode | ||
 | 2061 | Fhatima (small) | the Fheme-Fhatal Dragon | Fhatima is a regal female temptress and admirer of her own seductive charms. Although there is no end to her ardent suitors, her heart belongs only to Rand. |
 | 2064 | Fhatima (large) | the Fheme-Fhatal Dragon | Fhatima is a regal female temptress and admirer of her own seductive charms. Although there is no end to her ardent suitors, her heart belongs only to Rand. |
| (NO PHOTO) | 2106 | Bork | ||
| Other Characters | ||||
| Photo | Item | Name | Info | |
 | 3016 | Natrania | Natrania, a wizardess of lesser degree tries her best to run Elanti's seasons in the time of chaos, while Edyn of Earth lies in enchanted sleep. | |
 | 3024 | Gorshump | the Utashant of the Berser-Ker | As a leader of the Berser-Ker, Gorshump faithfully serves his evil lord, wielding his power to Sotcth's shadow. |
 | 3034 | Bartoew | Barteow is a Dwaren warrior of stout heart and harried home life. His strong arm aids Rand in the quest for the four Stones of the Elementals. | |
 | 3044 | Ferga | of Jasmar-Sat | Ferga, the wife of Bartoew and mistress of the home, carries her rolling pin at the ready--using it often and quite unerringly. |
 | 3054 | Rand | of Kaibor-Kon | Rand is the apprentice to the powerful Keystone and reluctant leader of the quest of the four Stones of the Elements. His fate is the destiny of Elanu. |
 | 3064 | Meribon | the Hermit | Meribon, a wizard of lesser degree resides in the mountain range known as Darkon-Gar. His loving guidance council aids Rand in his quest for the four Stones of the Elementals |
 | 3074 | Squind | the Urfan | Squind, Sototh's henchman, is a creature misled by the evil one's honeyed lies. He blindly obeys all commands. |
| Nhagas | ||||
| Photo | Item | Name | Info | |
 | 4011 | Nubbs | the Nhagha | Nhaghas dwell in the forests of Setkhar. Prized for their magnificent coats, they are shy and keep to their woodland habitats. |
 | 4021 | Nhali | the Nhagha | Nhali is a female Nhagha from the forest of Setkhar. She is gentle, quiet and devoted to Nubbs |
 | 4031 | Tooth | the Yubbi | Tooth is all teeth and no bite with a smile a mile long and a voice that's a hundred times bigger than his body. |
| Fhalleries | ||||
| Photo | Item | Name | Info | |
 | 5011 | Qwill | Qwill, a delicate creature of the air, makes her home in the enchanted valley of Fhallor on the continent of Bakmordan. She travels on the quest for the Elementals. | |
 | 5021 | Quing | the Fhalleri of Fhallor | Cheerful Quing makes his home in the magical valley of Fhallor on the continent in his quest for the Elementals. |