Melissa & Doug King Puppet

by Melissa and Doug King Puppet

Product Features

• These unique castle-themed puppets feature elegant hand-detailing
• Materials carefully crafted for years of pretend play!
• Your child's imagination will take them away!
• Colorful and exciting adventures await!
• Exceptional Quality and Value

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GYSYWG
• Item model number: 3890
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,208 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #10 in Toys & Games > Puppets & Puppet Theaters > Plush Puppets
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

These unique castle-themed puppets feature elegant hand-detailing and materials carefully crafted for years of pretend play! Age 3+ 8” x 17” x 7”

Product Description

King Carl Castlehoff IV will reign over many royal adventures when brought to life by your puppeteer. This unique royal puppet features elegant hand detailing and materials carefully crafted for years of pretend play. Measures 16.5" x 7" x 4.5".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hands slip out of the mouth, January 9, 2010

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D. Fonville - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Melissa & Doug King Puppet (Toy)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, January 16, 2012

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Melissa "Melissa" (Canton, GA) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug King Puppet (Toy)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Agree about the difficulty with mouth, January 10, 2012

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

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug King Puppet (Toy)

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.