Is this hard plastic or soft?

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.

What are the measurements?? Wanna use some as cake toppers.

5 inches long and ~2 inches tall and ~1.5 inches wide.

The product information says that the hippo uses a Lithium ion battery. Why does this product need a battery?

My figure doesn’t need a any kind of battery. Don’t know what their talking about. Great figure though!

Does the hippo mouth open??

No, there are no moving parts on this toy figurine.

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🐾 Bring the wild home—where imagination roams free!

BUILT TO ENDURE - Premium German engineering ensures years of safe, durable fun.
LIFELIKE CRAFTSMANSHIP - Meticulously sculpted for authentic animal detail that sparks curiosity.
SEAMLESS COLLECTION FIT - Part of Schleich’s Wild Life series—expand your child’s animal kingdom.
ENDLESS IMAGINATIVE PLAY - Encourages creative storytelling and role-play for ages 3 to 10+.
EXPERT BACKED DEVELOPMENT - Recommended by play experts to nurture healthy childhood creativity.

The Schleich Hippopotamus Figurine is a finely detailed, durable plastic toy designed for children aged 3 to 10. Crafted by an 85-year-old German company, it promotes imaginative play and fits seamlessly into the Wild Life collection. Safe, non-toxic, and expert-approved, it’s a timeless educational tool that inspires creativity and animal awareness.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	12.7 x 12.7 x 6.1 cm; 27.22 g
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Manufacturer recommended age	36 months - 10 years
Item model number	14814
Manufacturer's Suggested Maximum Weight	20 Milligrams
Educational Objective(s)	imaginative play
Language:	English, German, Italian
Number of Game Players	1 oder mehr
Number of Puzzle Pieces	1
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries Included?	No
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	No battery required
Material Type(s)	Plastic
material_composition	100% Plastic
Material Care Instructions	Hand Wash
Remote Control Included?	No
Remote Control Type	No Remote Control Technology
Radio Control Suitability	Imaginative Play, Collection Building, Unisex
Color	Brown
Release date	15 December 2017
Language	English, English, English
ASIN	B074VGYJTK

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