WATINC 6Pcs Animal Hand Puppet Making vs Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets, Set: Which Should You Buy?
Craft your own puppets or open the box and start the show: DIY versus ready-made.
WATINC WATINC 6Pcs Animal Hand Puppet Making Kit for
Melissa & Doug Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets, Set of 6
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| WATINC 6Pcs Animal Hand Puppet Making | Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets, Set | |
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Review count | 7,429 | 5,257 |
| Brand | WATINC | Melissa & Doug |
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Our verdict
Effort is the currency here, not just pounds. WATINC's 6-piece puppet making kit (4.3 stars, 7,429 reviews, and the cheaper of the two) has children decorating felt hand puppets with assorted accessories before the show begins, so you get a craft session and a puppet theatre in one, though results depend on small hands' patience. Melissa & Doug's Safari Buddies (4.6 stars, around half again as much) arrive finished: six soft, cuddly animals, elephant, tiger, parrot, giraffe, monkey and zebra, ready for storytelling immediately, with the stronger rating to match. Crafty kids will happily take the WATINC's two-for-one. For younger children or instant gratification, the Melissa & Doug set is the better puppet.
Which one is for you?
- Buy the WATINC puppet making kit if your child enjoys crafting and you want an activity and a toy in one box. Read our full look at the WATINC 6Pcs Animal Hand Puppet Making →
- Buy the Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies if you want soft, well-made puppets that are show-ready straight from the packaging. Read our full look at the Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets, Set →
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