Papo Merlin the Magician 39005

Papo Merlin the Magician gives children a familiar fantasy character to lead their own tales. He can appear in a castle, set out on a quest or offer guidance when other figures face a problem.

Merlin makes a useful starting point for stories about mystery and discovery. A child might imagine him preparing a spell, guarding an ancient secret or helping a young hero understand an unusual event. The outcome is shaped by the child's own ideas rather than a fixed script.

Invent spells, quests and secrets

Children can place Merlin alongside other characters and create a world with its own rules. Blocks, books or household objects can suggest towers, forests and hidden chambers. Deciding where Merlin goes and how he helps others encourages sequencing, conversation and imaginative problem-solving.

The figure can take on different roles as play develops. He may be a wise guide in one adventure, a mysterious traveller in another or the central character in a story of his own. Returning to Merlin over time gives children a familiar figure through which to explore new plots, settings and endings.

• Brand: Papo
• Character: Merlin the Magician
• Product code: 39005
• Recommended age: 3 years or older
• Materials: plastic and metal