William Stacker

Features

• OFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED TOY: Inspired by William® the hippo, the iconic Egyptian faience figure from The Met collection.
• STACK, PLAY, LEARN: Includes soft-hued stacking rings and a hippo topper to build fine motor and problem-solving skills.
• ARTFUL DETAILS: Subtle lotus patterning and blue tones evoke William®’s ancient symbolism of rebirth and renewal.
• BABY-FRIENDLY DESIGN: Rounded, safe materials for small hands; perfect for ages 10-24M.
• DEVELOPED WITH EXPERTS: Designed by early-childhood specialists in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• GIFTABLE & EDUCATIONAL: A beautiful baby gift blending artistic heritage with hands-on learning.

Product Description

Introduce baby to ancient art and early motor development with the Hape x The Met William® the Hippo Baby Stacker. Inspired by the world-famous blue faience hippo in The Met’s Egyptian Art collection, this stacker is a playful nod to one of the Museum’s most beloved treasures.

With rounded, easy-to-grasp pieces and a soft blue palette echoing William®’s glaze, this baby stacker encourages hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and tactile discovery. Babies will love stacking the smooth rings, placing the hippo topper, and knocking it all down again.

Crafted in collaboration with Hape’s early-childhood experts and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the stacker shares the story of William®—connecting your child’s play with timeless creativity and culture.

Perfect as a first learning toy, nursery décor, or baby shower gift, William® the Hippo makes art a part of everyday play.

Hippopotamus ("William")

, ca. 1961–1878 BCE. Egypt. Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1917