Sylvanian Families is a line of collectible anthropomorphic animal figurines, dollhouses, and accessories that encourage imaginative play for children. Each character has a unique backstory and personality and is made of high-quality materials.
- The brand was created by a Japanese company called Epoch in 1985.
- It was initially called 'Forest Families' and had only three families: rabbits, bears, and squirrels.
- In 1987, the brand was rebranded as 'Sylvanian Families' and launched in other countries.
- By 1998, the toy line had expanded to include over 100 different animal families and had become popular worldwide.
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Sylvanian Families has a wide range of dollhouses and furniture sets that cater to different sizes and themes. They are made of high-quality materials and encourage imaginative play for children.
Sylvanian Families has a wide range of accessories that cater to different themes, such as the kitchen, nursery, or outdoor adventures. They are made of high-quality materials and encourage imaginative play for children.
Sylvanian Families is suitable for children aged 3 and up.
No, the figures are not poseable but they do have movable heads, arms, and legs.
Yes, Sylvanian Families houses and furniture can be mixed and matched, as long as they are from the same series.
Yes, Sylvanian Families is a great toy to encourage imaginative play as each character has a unique backstory and personality.
No, Sylvanian Families figures do not come with batteries as they do not have any electronic features.