{"product_id":"hape-the-met-william-pull-along-toy","title":"Hape - The Met - William Pull-Along Toy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-hidden  collapsible-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content_inner mb-12 rich__text-mt-0 product_description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED TOY: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/544227\"\u003eInspired by William®, the iconic Egyptian faience hippo in The Met collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWALK, ROLL \u0026amp; SPIN: Toddlers pull the toy along to make William’s belly spin, adding motion and sensory engagement to early walking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e HISTORICALLY INSPIRED: Lotus designs and a vibrant blue finish echo the original statuette’s rich symbolism and materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTODDLER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: Safe, smooth construction with sturdy wheels and a soft pull cord, perfect for ages 12M+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPERTLY DEVELOPED: Created with early-childhood experts in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEDUCATIONAL \u0026amp; ENGAGING: Encourages movement, balance, and curiosity through beautifully designed, Museum-inspired play.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/544227\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product__sku product-detail__meta-value heading-color no-underline\" role=\"status\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2386\/1081\/files\/InspiredbyHippo.jpg?v=1775146798\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring ancient Egypt into your toddler’s world with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHape x The Met William Pull-Along Toy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a toy inspired by the iconic hippopotamus statuette affectionately known as William® in The Met’s Egyptian Art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally crafted in faience nearly 4,000 years ago, the original William features lotus designs that reflect the hippo’s river home. This toddler-friendly version brings that historic figure into motion—with a twist! As children pull the toy along, William’s belly spins, turning every step into a sensory surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith durable wheels, an easy-grip string, and rounded edges for little hands, Walk with William supports balance, coordination, and tactile exploration. It’s a playful way to introduce cultural heritage through everyday movement and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with early-childhood specialists and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this pull toy makes history part of every journey—perfect for first steps and thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659459989591,"sku":"Hape-Met-Will-Hippo-Pull-Along","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2386\/1081\/files\/Hippo4.jpg?v=1775250111","url":"https:\/\/www.thenaturalbabyco.com\/products\/hape-the-met-william-pull-along-toy","provider":"The Natural Baby Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}