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product_id: 252760332
title: "14840 Platypus Wild Life Toy Figurine for children aged 3-8 Years"
brand: "schleich"
price: "77 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Schleich"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/252760332-14840-platypus-wild-life-toy-figurine-for-children-aged-3
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Authentic river & lake habitat Compact 37x21x9 mm size Unique duck-like bill 14840 Platypus Wild Life Toy Figurine for children aged 3-8 Years

**Brand:** schleich
**Price:** 77 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦆 Own a piece of nature’s marvel – the platypus like you’ve never seen it before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 14840 Platypus Wild Life Toy Figurine for children aged 3-8 Years by schleich
- **How much does it cost?** 77 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/252760332-14840-platypus-wild-life-toy-figurine-for-children-aged-3)

## Best For

- schleich enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted schleich brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Small enough to fit in your bag or on your workspace, bringing a touch of nature’s wonder wherever you go.
- • **Safe & Durable Build:** Made from high-quality, non-toxic plastic with no small detachable parts, ensuring safe play under adult supervision.
- • **Eco-Conscious Playtime:** Schleich’s commitment to quality and sustainability means this figurine is built to last and inspire for years.
- • **Intricately Detailed Design:** Expertly crafted to capture the platypus’s unique features, making it a standout collectible for your desk or shelf.
- • **Educational Wild Life Insight:** Encourages curiosity about rare egg-laying mammals and their fascinating biology, perfect for young minds aged 3-8.

## Overview

The SCHLEICH 14840 Platypus Wild Life Toy Figurine is a meticulously detailed, compact model representing one of the world’s rare egg-laying mammals. Designed for children aged 3-8, it combines educational value with safe, durable materials, making it a perfect collectible and learning tool that brings the unique Australian river habitat to life.

## Description

Product Description The Platypus from Schleich WILD LIFE is one of the few egg-laying mammals. It is native to Australia. It lives in rivers and lakes, feeding on prawns, insects and worms. Its wide bill looks similar to that of a duck. The bill senses the electrical signals of other animals and allows prey to be tracked down. Compared to other mammals, the Platypus has a very low body temperature of only 32 degrees Celsius. Safety Warning Lista ostrzeżeń dotyczących bezpieczeństwa figurek oparta o wymagania Rozporządzenia (UE) 2023/988 w sprawie ogólnego bezpieczeństwa produktów (GPSR). 1. Ryzyko zadławienia: Upewnij się, że figurka nie zawiera małych, odłączanych elementów, które mogłyby zostać połknięte przez dzieci. Sprawdzaj regularnie, czy żadne elementy nie odpadają. 2. Ostre krawędzie i końcówki: Sprawdź, czy figurka nie posiada ostrych krawędzi lub końcówek, które mogłyby spowodować skaleczenia. Zwróć szczególną uwagę na figurki z tworzyw sztucznych i metalu. 3. Materiały: Upewnij się, że figurka jest wykonana z nietoksycznych materiałów, bezpiecznych dla dzieci. Unikaj figurek z nieznanych źródeł, które mogą zawierać szkodliwe substancje. 4. Stabilność: Sprawdź, czy figurka jest stabilna i nie przewraca się łatwo. Upadek figurki może spowodować obrażenia, zwłaszcza u małych dzieci. 5. Czyszczenie: Czyść figurkę regularnie, używając łagodnych środków czyszczących i unikaj stosowania agresywnych detergentów, które mogłyby uszkodzić materiał. 6. Przechowywanie: Przechowuj figurki w miejscu niedostępnym dla małych dzieci, aby uniknąć ryzyka połknięcia małych elementów lub przypadkowego uszkodzenia. 7. Wiek: Sprawdź, czy figurka jest odpowiednia dla wieku dziecka. Niektóre figurki są przeznaczone dla starszych dzieci ze względu na bardziej skomplikowaną konstrukcję lub zawartość drobnych elementów. 8. Wpływ na słuch Nie zbliżaj zabawki wydającej dźwięki do ucha. Może to spowodować uszkodzenie słuchu.

Review: Top quality. - Bought this figure for my son and he loves it, great quality and amazing detail. Refreshing to find animal figurines that aren't generic farm animals
Review: Lovely model - As described, prompt delivery

## Features

- Warning:Only for domestic use
- Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
- Warning:Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended
- The platypus from Schleich Wild Life is one of the few egg-laying mammals. His native to Australia. It lives there in rivers and lakes and feeds on crabs, insects and worms. Its wide beak is reminiscent of a duck's beak.
- With it, it detects the electrical signals of other animals and can detect prey. Unlike other mammals, the platypus has a very low body temperature of only 32 degrees Celsius.
- The only other mammal to lay eggs is the ant hedgehog.
- The Schleich figures are modelled in detail and stand for educational play.
- The item belongs to the theme world of Wild Life and is suitable for children between 3-8 years.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08HSH3V29 |
| Animal Theme | platypus |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 17,164 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 150 in Kids' Play Animal Figures |
| Brand Name | SCHLEICH |
| Collection Name | Wild Life |
| Colour | Multi-colou |
| Customer Package Type | Standard packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 988 Reviews |
| Edition | regular |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04059433267135 |
| Included Components | 1 x platypus. |
| Inner Material | Plastic |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 37L x 21W x 9H millimetres |
| Item Type Name | Wild Life |
| Item Weight | 30 g |
| Item height | 0.9 inches |
| Language | English, English, English, English, English |
| Manufacturer | Schleich |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 144.0 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 36.0 |
| Model Name | 14840 |
| Model Number | 14840 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Occasion | Educational |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Play Activity Location | Tabletop |
| Size | tamaño pequeño |
| Special Features | Light |
| Sub Brand | Wild Life |
| Theme | Animal |
| Toy Figure Type | Play Figure |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| character | Platypus |

## Images

![14840 Platypus Wild Life Toy Figurine for children aged 3-8 Years - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7166PtTgPjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top quality.
*by J***Y on 23 May 2025*

Bought this figure for my son and he loves it, great quality and amazing detail. Refreshing to find animal figurines that aren't generic farm animals

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely model
*by J***D on 22 October 2022*

As described, prompt delivery

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fab
*by S***D on 18 April 2025*

Fab

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*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-12*