Description
These safari finger puppets put five animal heads on a single hand: a zebra, a rhino, a crocodile, a hippo and an elephant, each one moulded in plastic with plenty of detail. The zebra is white with bold black stripes and dark ears, the rhino a weathered grey brown with two pale horns, and the crocodile a deep, textured green with its long jaws open to show rows of white teeth. The hippo opens wide to show a pink mouth and small tusks, while the elephant curls its trunk between a pair of pale tusks. Each puppet measures about 6.1cm long, 3.9cm wide and 5cm tall, with a finger hole roughly 1.5cm across, so it slips over a fingertip.
These are toys for storytelling and pretend play. Put all five on one hand and you have a whole safari ready to chatter, squabble and roar its way through a bedtime story, or bring them out one at a time for a game of guess the animal. Because each head is small, the set tucks easily into a bag or coat pocket for car journeys, waiting rooms and rainy afternoons. When play is over, each puppet stands upright on its base, so the animals can line up on a shelf or windowsill and keep watch over a bedroom or playroom until the next adventure.
Each head is moulded from plastic with a textured surface that picks out wrinkled skin, rough scales and neat stripes, and the colouring brings out eyes, ears, teeth and horns. To keep them looking their best, wipe them over with a damp cloth and let them dry before putting them away. As a present, the set of five is easy to wrap and makes a cheerful choice for anyone who loves wild animals and a good tale; add a picture book about the savannah and you have a ready made afternoon of make believe.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Length |
6.1cm |
| Width |
3.9cm |
| Height |
5cm |
| Weight |
0.058KG |
| Contents |
Set of 5 |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
Which animals come in the set?
The set has five puppets: a zebra, a rhino, a crocodile, a hippo and an elephant, each with its own head shape and colouring.
How big are the finger puppets?
Each one is about 6.1cm long, 3.9cm wide and 5cm tall, with a finger hole roughly 1.5cm across.
What are the finger puppets made from?
They are moulded from plastic, with a textured surface that picks out the skin, scales and stripes of each animal.
Can the puppets stand up when they are not being played with?
Yes, each puppet stands upright on its base, so all five can line up on a shelf, windowsill or desk between games.
How should I clean them?
Wipe them over with a damp cloth and let them dry before putting them away, as you would with most plastic toys.
Do they make a good present?
They make a cheerful present for anyone who loves wild animals and storytelling, and the small set of five is easy to wrap.