Papo
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Papo is a French based manufacturer of toy
s, with distributors in over 25 countries. Founded in 1983, it began with a small range of figures including a medieval, fairy tale and western line. The current managing team took over in 1994 and began to expand into classical themes and licensed characters. The success of this venture then allowed for the introduction of a line of animals.
The figurines themselves are 3 1/4 inches high and made of PVC
in accordance with European, American, and New Zealand toy safety
standards. They are comparable in composition to other such figures such as Schleich
, Plastoy, and Safari Ltd. However, as with other such figures there are small pieces which may be unsuitable for children under the age of three.
Toy
A toy is any object that can be used for play. Toys are associated commonly with children and pets. Playing with toys is often thought to be an enjoyable means of training the young for life in human society. Different materials are used to make toys enjoyable and cuddly to both young and old...
s, with distributors in over 25 countries. Founded in 1983, it began with a small range of figures including a medieval, fairy tale and western line. The current managing team took over in 1994 and began to expand into classical themes and licensed characters. The success of this venture then allowed for the introduction of a line of animals.
The figurines themselves are 3 1/4 inches high and made of PVC
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride is a plastic.PVC may also refer to:*Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor*Peripheral venous catheter, a small, flexible tube placed into a peripheral vein in order to administer medication or fluids...
in accordance with European, American, and New Zealand toy safety
Toy safety
Toy safety is the practice of ensuring that toys, especially those made for children, are safe, usually through the application of set safety standards. In many countries, commercial toys must be able to pass safety tests in order to be sold. In the U.S., some toys must meet national standards,...
standards. They are comparable in composition to other such figures such as Schleich
Schleich
Schleich is a German producer of toy figurines and accessories. The company is headquartered in Germany. The traditional market for Schleich products is Mainland Europe, with half their sales in Germany...
, Plastoy, and Safari Ltd. However, as with other such figures there are small pieces which may be unsuitable for children under the age of three.