Vintage Pippo Hippo, Armando Testa Advertising Figure

Calling all the collectors of advertising and marketing design memorabilia!

This vintage promotional figure of Pippo, the iconic blue hippopotamus, was created for the Italian Lines advertising campaign by Armando Testa in the mid-1960s, with the character’s physical sculpture developed by Italian artist and designer Santo Alligo.

Originally distributed through promotional campaigns rather than retail channels, it retains a strong collectible appeal tied to its cultural context.

Made in Italy in PVC, the head is articulated and can be rotated, adding a subtle interactive element to the piece.

Dimensions: 33 x 16.5 x 12.5 cm

Material: PVC

Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photos for details.