Toys and Learning Blog

Schleich Playsets: A Guide to Building a Collection Worth Playing With
Schleich Playsets: A Guide to Building a Collection Worth Playing With
From a first paddock to a full horse hospital, here's what's actually in each Schleich playset — and how they build into a collection over time. Read more...
Top 10 Names for Your Papo Knight
Top 10 Names for Your Papo Knight
Ten name ideas for a new Papo knight, matched to real armour, crests and colours in the Knights & Castles range. Read more...
Why Imaginative Play Matters And Why It's Worth Protecting
Why Imaginative Play Matters And Why It's Worth Protecting
UK research shows children's playtime is shrinking. Here's what imaginative play actually builds — and why a well-made toy still matters. Read more...
The Magic of Bayala: Schleich's World of Fairies and Magical Creatures
The Magic of Bayala: Schleich's World of Fairies and Magical Creatures
Fairies on unicorns, dragons watching over their young, mermaids in the deep — Bayala is Schleich's fantasy play world. Here's what's in it, where to start, and a few figures... Read more...
Meet the Papo Fire Dragon King, the newest arrival in the Fantasy range
Meet the Papo Fire Dragon King, the newest arrival in the Fantasy range
The Papo Fire Dragon King is the newest figure in Papo's Fantasy collection for 2026 — a large, red-scaled dragon with wide-set wings and a watchful, intense gaze. It's built to lead... Read more...
Top 10 Names for Your Schleich Horse
Top 10 Names for Your Schleich Horse
A new Schleich horse rarely stays nameless for long. Most children have one picked out before the box is even open — but the horse itself usually offers the best... Read more...