Papo

Papo figures stand out in a category crowded with mass-produced plastic. Each one is hand-painted, anatomically detailed, and sculpted with the kind of care that turns a toy into a small work of art. They’re built for play, but parents and collectors tend to display them too.

The range is broad and deeply themed. The medieval line — knights in full armor, jousters on horseback, kings, queens, and dragons — has been a favorite for decades, and it’s the kind of collection that grows year over year as kids build out castles and storylines. The wild animals are uncannily lifelike: lions with manes you can almost feel, polar bears mid-roar, elephants caught mid-step. The dinosaurs are equally impressive, sized and posed in a way that makes them feel real on a bookshelf or a play mat. There’s also a deep horse and farm line for kids who can’t get enough.

Distributed in the US by Hotaling Imports, Papo is the kind of specialty toy that rewards open-ended, screen-free play. Browse the collection below, or stop into our Greensboro store to see the detail up close.