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product_id: 253310983
title: "Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine"
brand: "schleich"
price: "€ 27.18"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Schleich"
url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/253310983-schleich-hippopotamus-figurine
store_origin: ES
region: Spain
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# Intricate hand-painted detail 12.8cm lifelike size Durable, non-toxic plastic Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine

**Brand:** schleich
**Price:** € 27.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦛 Own the wild — bring home the hippo that inspires imagination!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine by schleich
- **How much does it cost?** € 27.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/253310983-schleich-hippopotamus-figurine)

## Best For

- schleich enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted schleich brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Made from premium, child-safe materials ensuring years of resilient, worry-free play.
- • **Authentic Realism:** Meticulously crafted to capture every nuance of the hippopotamus, making it a standout collectible and educational tool.
- • **Perfect Gift & Display:** A timeless piece that fits seamlessly into any playset or shelf, ideal for gifting to young explorers and collectors alike.
- • **Expert-Backed Development:** Endorsed by play specialists for fostering healthy childhood imagination in a fast-paced digital age.
- • **Imaginative Play Catalyst:** Designed to spark creativity and storytelling, perfect for solo play or expanding your Wild Life collection.

## Overview

The Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine is a 12.8 cm, hand-painted, highly detailed plastic toy designed for children aged 3 to 10. Crafted by an 85-year-old German company, it meets strict safety standards and encourages imaginative play as part of the Wild Life collection. Durable and collectible, it’s a perfect educational gift that blends realism with creative fun.

## Description

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Review: Very good quality, value for money
Review: Ten hipopotam wygląda jak żywy, a na dodatek lekko się uśmiecha. Żadne słowa nie oddadzą piękna tej figurki.

## Features

- DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.
- HEALTHY IMAGINATIVE PLAY. The Hippopotamus from Schleich is carefully designed to inspire safe and creative pretend play for children as both a single toy or part of a larger collection.
- PART OF A GROWING PLAY WORLD. The Hippopotamus is part of the Wild Life collection of figurines and playsets from Schleich. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world.
- BUILT TO LAST. As an 85-year-old German toy company, we are committed to manufacturing realistic toys with the highest standard of quality and safety for years of durable play and collectability. All products and the materials used meet or exceed the strictest applicable toy safety requirements.
- EXPERT APPROVED. “Schleich playsets and figurines inspire kids to play imaginatively: an essential part of healthy childhood development so often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world.” - Dr. Sandra Stone, open-ended play expert

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074VGYJTK |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,742 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #275 in Kids' Play Animal Figures |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,383) |
| Date First Available | 29 August 2017 |
| Educational Objective(s) | imaginative play |
| Item model number | 14814 |
| Language | English, English, English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 10 years |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Maximum Weight | 20 Milligrams |
| Material Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of Game Players | 1 oder mehr |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.8 x 4.7 x 6 cm; 27.22 g |
| Radio Control Suitability | Imaginative Play, Collection Building, Unisex |
| Release date | 15 December 2017 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Remote Control Type | No Remote Control Technology |
| material_composition | 100% Plastic |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No battery required |

## Images

![Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WKUYLguhL.jpg)
![Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71M0n72REaL.jpg)
![Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710jNM+NeeL.jpg)
![Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811bvt5jqUL.jpg)
![Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714QD1gflHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this hard plastic or soft?**
A: Hard plastic
I think the hippo looks realistic. I do educational talks about my trip to Africa, and this had plastic figure gives me an example to pass in the audience.

**Q: What are the measurements?? Wanna use some as cake toppers.**
A: 5 inches long and ~2 inches tall and ~1.5 inches wide.

**Q: The product information says that the hippo uses a Lithium ion battery.  Why does this product need a battery?**
A: My figure doesn’t need a any kind of battery. Don’t know what their talking about. Great figure though!

**Q: Does the hippo mouth open??**
A: No, there are no moving parts on this toy figurine.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***D on 29 December 2025*

Very good quality, value for money

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***K on 17 January 2026*

Ten hipopotam wygląda jak żywy, a na dodatek lekko się uśmiecha. Żadne słowa nie oddadzą piękna tej figurki.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 9 September 2025*

Bello ben fatto

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*Store origin: ES*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*