In-depth review
Kidamento Model P (Koko the Panda) Review (2027)
In-depth review of the Kidamento Model P: ink-free thermal instant prints, a selfie camera, and a 32GB card for kids ages 5 and up.
Kidamento Model P Instant Print Camera, Koko the Panda
Ink-free instant prints from a digital camera designed for ages 5 and up.
Our verdict
Model P threads the needle between toy and tool: a real digital camera with a selfie lens that also prints instantly on ink-free thermal paper, so a child gets the print-in-hand thrill without a film budget. The Koko the Panda design and the bundled scavenger hunt book aim squarely at ages 5 and up.
What we like
- Ink-free thermal printing makes instant black-and-white prints with no cartridges
- Digital camera and video with a selfie camera, so prints start from real photos
- 32GB card included per the listing, keeping a digital copy of printed shots
- Includes a scavenger hunt Momento book that gives the camera a mission
What to watch out for
- Thermal prints are black and white only
- Positioned for ages 5 and up; younger preschoolers need supervision
- Print paper refills are a Kidamento-specific consumable
What owners report: Kidamento Model P Instant Print Camera, Koko the Panda
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Ink free printing delivers the instant print thrill without film cartridge costs
- A digital copy of every printed shot stays on the included card for parents to keep
- The scavenger hunt book gives the camera a mission that gets kids shooting deliberately
Common complaints
- Prints are black and white only, which older kids flag as the one missing thing
- Refill paper is a brand specific consumable to plan around
- Preschoolers younger than the stated age range need supervision with its smaller parts and paper path
Who it is for
Kids ages 5 to 9 who want instant prints, and parents who refuse per-shot film costs.
Thermal printing economics
Prints are black and white and ink-free, produced on thermal paper rolls, so the cost per print is a small fraction of instant film. Kids can print freely, colour the results, and reprint favourites, behaviour film cameras train out of them.
Camera side of the device
Unlike print-only toys, Model P is a digital camera first: it shoots photos and video, has a selfie camera, and stores everything to the included 32GB card, so the printed shot also exists as a file parents can keep.
The scavenger hunt angle
The bundled Momento scavenger hunt book gives the camera a purpose beyond random snapping, prompting kids to hunt for subjects and print their finds. It is a small inclusion that noticeably extends how long the camera stays interesting.
Key specifications
- Model
- MP-Koko (Model P)
- Printing
- Ink-free thermal, black and white
- Cameras
- Main camera plus selfie camera, video capable
- Storage
- 32GB card included per listing
- Extras
- Scavenger hunt Momento book
- Ages
- 5 and up per brand positioning
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- Printing: Thermal printing, plain and sticker rolls, no ink
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- Display: 2.4-inch colour screen
Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Does the Model P print in colour?
No. Its ink-free thermal prints are black and white, which keeps prints cheap and doubles them as colouring pages.
What age is Model P for?
Kidamento positions Model P for ages 5 and up. Younger children can use it with supervision, but the printing mechanism suits school-age hands.