Melissa & Doug Giraffe Plush

by Melissa & Doug

• Realistic looking plush
• Cuddly and huggable
• Stands on its own
• Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 21.5 x 57 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00009YEGL
• Item model number: 2106
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #675 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #3 in Toys & Games > Baby & Toddler Toys > Stuffed Animals & Toys
  • #11 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Stuffed Animals & Toys
  • #15 in Toys & Games > Stuffed Animals & Toys > Animals & Figures
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (492 customer reviews)

Product Description

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The majestic giant Giraffe from Melissa & Doug transforms your child's nursery or bedroom into an African savanna. This lifelike addition is sure to bring a smile to your young one's face with its plush fur coat and spots patterned closely after the real thing. This toy's cuddly appearance will have kids aged three years and up running to hug it time and again. And because of its sturdy construction, the giraffe can take all the hugs your child has to give.

This giant giraffe will be your child's new safari partner.
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A Friendly, Towering Giant

Melissa & Doug's Giraffe gives youngsters their very own cuddly safari friend. Standing nearly 5 feet tall, the giraffe is likely to be the tallest toy in the house--and it will surely have the tallest order for hugs.

The giraffe has a friendly face and long, lifelike eyelashes that will capture your child's affection. It also has graceful, sturdy legs and a long neck that make it ideal for hugs or posing during playtime.

Lifelike Toy is Soft and Plush

Covered in plush fur from head to toe, the giant Giraffe will have your child seeking a warm embrace at every opportunity. The soft fur is spotted with tan, brown, and orange coloring to mimic a real giraffe's coat. Your child will enjoy brushing the giraffe's mane and ruffling its adorable little ears. This charming toy will even have parents giving its head a pat as they walk by.

Sturdy Design Withstands Play

To withstand all your child's love and affection, the giant Giraffe has sturdy wire-framed legs. This toy likes to stand and be hugged more than climbed and ridden. It may be accidentally knocked down from over-energetic squeezes and hugs. Nevertheless, parents can rest assured the giraffe's soft body and framing make it tough enough to withstand eager or rough play.

Giraffe Giant Stuffed Animal

At a Glance:

• Giant giraffe is nearly 5 feet tall
• Cute friendly face with long lashes
• Plush body and soft fur looks just like a real giraffe
• Wire-framed legs help the giraffe stand tall
• From Melissa & Doug, award-winning toy makers since 1988

Age/Weight Requirements:

• Three years and up

Assembly Requirements:

• Ready to play

About Melissa & Doug

Started in the garage of Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Its toys have garnered dozens of awards and have been widely featured in national media.

Melissa & Doug toys meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to ensure they meet the company's stringent safety requirements. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.

What's in the Box

Melissa & Doug Giraffe.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

151 of 160 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Giant Giraffe!! July 6, 2009

By RSGarm

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Length: 0:32 Mins

This video of my 6 year old niece and her older brother opening the box on her birthday shows most everything one needs to know about this giraffe...

68 of 70 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars As a testament to its durability and safety, I had a hard time tearing it apart November 9, 2010

By Also Dan Lowe

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I should admit that I didn't buy this item as a toy but rather as the basis for a Halloween costume. I intended to wear the head as a mask and attach the other parts of the body to myself as a makeshift giraffe costume. I'm about 6'3" and can say that it worked out quite nicely.

What I found from dismantling it, though, may be useful to those buying it as a toy. I cut it up along the stitches which happened to be like one would dress the cape of an animal. It was stuffed tightly and the stitches took some work in most places since they weren't overly exposed and blended well. I imagine it would be hard to pull any strings out accidentally. More than that, the 'fur' was clean and even rustling it around didn't leave much if any mess behind. The outfit got tugged on quite a bit over the night, too, the places I didn't unstitch on purpose stayed together, and the aesthetic elements such as the mane and the face took a beating without a problem.

Internally the workmanship was just as thoughtful. The whole thing stands up because of a wire frame that extends up through the head, down into each limb and reinforced in the back. It took an incredible effort pulling the wire out of the legs as they seemed to be either sewn inside or bunched up to prevent the wire frame from moving and/or the legs becoming accidentally torn off. I didn't try sitting on the frame when it was all together (I weigh about 175 lbs) but suspect it would have held up rather well, which bodes well for the load of a toddler or child who'd want to jump on. Also, the wire is wrapped in plastic and doubled up in each part (neck, limbs) so that there are no ends poking out where the wire extends. If in some fluke occurrence a part of the wire did come exposed, it's not going to easily injure anyone. The part where it's reinforced on the back does have some bolting that's a bit sharper, but one would have to get through almost a foot of stuffing from the belly to ever land on it in the wrong way.

I'm a sucker for stuffed animals, and while this one will never be the same even if I did try to put it back together, I can say that if I ever have kids and come across this toy or a kind with similar quality I'd add it to their room in a second.

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter's favorite! September 3, 2009

By Norma J. Smith

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My 11 year old daughter saw this Giraffe at a local toy store for much more than she had saved. I sugested that we look on line and see if we could find it for less $. We did and are very pleased. It was shipped FED-EX and was here in a flash. Since she is an older child, I wasn't sure if she would still like it once it came,but, she plays with it almost every day after school. She has been reading about Giraffes and their life cycle etc. It has inspired her to learn more. Who knew that a simple stuffed animal can bring out so much?