The Freckled Frog Village People

by The Freckled Frog

$83.95 ~~$99.95~~ /

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Smooth, chunky timber characters stand ready for the morning rush, inviting small hands to build a world that looks just like their own.

🧱 Stands steady – the 2cm thick base means figures stay upright, reducing frustration for wobbly toddlers.
🌏 True diversity – represents different ages, cultures, and abilities to help children understand their community.
🛡️ Toddler tough – heat-bonded graphics survive mouthing, dropping, and rough play without peeling.

The Educator's Note

It offers genuine representation of diversity (including disability and age) which is often missing in toy figures.
The 2cm thickness makes them significantly less frustrating for toddlers to stand up compared to thinner figures.
The heat-transfer printing means they stay looking good even after years of heavy classroom or home use.

Play Specifications

🧒 12 months +

Recommended for ages 12 months +

📖 Storyteller

Role Play & Imagination

🧱 Builder

Construction & Engineering

🔇 Silent

No sound

🏠 Indoor

Living Room / Playroom

👤 Independent Play

Solo / Self-Correcting

👥 Group Play

Collaborative / Multi-Player

🤏 Fine Motor

Precision & Grip

🗣️ Language

Speech & Vocabulary

The Educator's Note

It offers genuine representation of diversity (including disability and age) which is often missing in toy figures.
The 2cm thickness makes them significantly less frustrating for toddlers to stand up compared to thinner figures.
The heat-transfer printing means they stay looking good even after years of heavy classroom or home use.

Play Specifications

🧒 12 months +

📖 Storyteller

🧱 Builder

🔇 Silent

🏠 Indoor

👤 Independent Play

👥 Group Play

🤏 Fine Motor

🗣️ Language

Watch them build a bustling town where the firefighter chats to the chef and the doctor helps the skateboarder. These aren't just wooden figures; they're the characters in your child's first big stories. The chunky design means they stand up easily on carpet or tiles, keeping the play flowing without the tears that come from toppling toys. As they move the figures around, they're doing serious developmental work. Grasping and positioning the 2cm thick blocks strengthens the hand muscles needed for writing later on. More importantly, it helps them make sense of the world—connecting uniforms to jobs and understanding that communities are made of many different people. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers starting to explore role-play.

This set is ideal for families who value open-ended toys that reflect the real world.

The Storyteller (2–4 years): Who needs a cast of characters to populate their block castles, train stations, and dollhouses.
The Tactile Learner (12m+): Who enjoys the sensory feedback of smooth, warm wood and the challenge of standing objects up.
The Social Butterfly (3–5 years): Practising social scenarios, turn-taking, and understanding different community roles before starting school.

Meet the Neighbours

Open the box and you'll find a whole community waiting to be introduced. From the police officer and postal worker to the family with a new baby, this set moves beyond generic 'toy people'. You'll see characters with glasses, different skin tones, and physical abilities—including a figure in a wheelchair. It's a subtle but powerful way to normalise diversity during play, sparking natural conversations about how everyone in our neighbourhood is different and special.

Built for Little Hands

Unlike flimsy plastic figures that tip over if you breathe on them, these are crafted from solid FSC-certified New Zealand pine. They have a satisfying weight, varying in height from 6cm to 8cm with a 2cm thickness that makes them easy to grab, stack, and stand up. The graphics are printed using a heat-transfer process, which means the images are bonded to the wood rather than just stuck on top. They won't peel off after a few sessions of 'teething testing' or rough play on the pavers outside.

A Foundation for Social Skills

Role-playing with these figures allows children to process what they see in the real world. You might notice them re-enacting a visit to the doctor or organising a busy morning at the shops. This type of play is crucial for developing empathy and vocabulary. Because the figures are double-sided, the play can happen from any angle—perfect for two children playing face-to-face across a table or mat. They are sized perfectly to work with standard wooden blocks, train sets, and most dollhouses.

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Why gift givers choose this

Real Representation – Finally, a toy set that looks like the actual Australian community, including diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Indestructible Design – Solid wood construction that survives being thrown, dropped, or chewed.
No Peeling Stickers – Heat-transfer printing keeps the characters looking fresh for years.
Plastic Free – A sustainable choice made from FSC-certified wood that feels good to hold.