Customer Reviews

Melissa & Doug King Puppet

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I bought this puppet and 3 similar M&D puppets (the knight, the dragon, and the princess) and my fingers tend to slip out of the mouth when attempting to make the lips move. For this reason, I've yet to put on a performance that doesn't end with the puppet cussing. My fingers (average size male) simply can't get a grip on the inner mouthpiece! I agree these are great quality, very whimsical and well appointed--but FUNctionality gets a 2/5. I'm surprised not more people have mentioned this flaw.

I bought this puppet with the Melissa and Doug puppet theater for my 2 year old and 6 year old. This is a great durable puppet that stands up to pulling and tugging of regular play. It is also very easy to use.

I agree with the other reviewers on the "mouth" being difficult to act with. What is interesting is that we have 9 puppets and this model in particular is difficult to use. Others (like the chef) are not. The difference seems to be that the king has a significantly different shaped head with a more "protruding" chin. The problem basically seems to be that my thumb does not have as much room as with other puppets (other puppets your thumb actually extends past your fingers). With your thumb positioned slightly behind your top fingers, it tends to be slightly uncomfortable.

However - this issue has not caused much complaint for me. If I was performing for Broadway - maybe I would want my money back, but for now my 3 year old doesn't know the difference.

Love this puppet! This puppet is really well made and is very interactive for children. The product itself is also really high quality. Really happy with my purchase. Thanks!

I was a bit surprised that the puppet was smaller than i thought it was going to be. It became more clear to me after messing around with it, that it's probably meant more for a childs hand. Im an adult male with medium size hands and i, like another reviewer had a bit a difficulty making the mouth move the proper way. It was just a little sloppy to control as my top of mouth fingers felt like sliding around alot and not able to maintain a good firm control of the mouth movements. Other than that issue, i think this puppet is exceptionally made and would be a great puppet for some kids or even a mom who wants to perform for her kids. If your a dad thinking you will be able to use this toy with much use, you might want to look for some bigger stage puppets as you will find your hand barely fitting into the head.

We bought a whole set of these puppets for our 6 year old boy. He loves them, and I'm impressed with the quality and affordability. We're expecting years of fun for many generations from this purchase.

This is a great puppet toy. Also purchased the Princess puppet at the same time. My son & daughter enjoy putting on shows together for my husband & I.

This is so cool. Looks just like King Friday from Mr Rogers show. it is impeccable workmanship. it's easy to get your hand in and very durable. the mouth moves great and there's even a wooden handle to operate his arm for the other hand. if you like puppets this is great. only thing it needs is a stand. so made one out of wood dowling and round ball for top of head and put on a small piece of plywood. looks like it came with it. great price. saw it stores for far more money.

Its a little bit difficult to use , you can stick your hand up it to control the mouth but there is a rod for the arm and my kids bop each other on the head with rods alot ( kids aged 3 and 5 Its also too big for the table top theatre only get it for a full floor standing puppet theatre

I bought this for my great grand daughter. She said she plays with it a lot. I dont know how to rate how much fun it is to her.