Source List: Top 14 Multicultrual Miniatures

Representation is important. It’s more than important, it is essential in your Playroom.

You need to ensure that there are multiple figures that represent each of your clients in your Playroom.  When they enter your space they need to see not just one but multiple characters that they could use to reflect their experiences, should they want or need to!

I wanted to round up my top 14 multicultural miniatures that I either have for my Playroom or have stumbled across in my search for toys (like in these kits HERE) that I think would be a fantastic addition to every Playroom.

I would also use this as an invitation for you to take stock of your playroom and assess how clients of color will feel as they enter your space.  What would they see, not see, or wish they had?
These are crucial questions to be asking and continue to ask ourselves as Play Therapists. 

So after you do that, it’s time to get inspired!  

Here is my list of my Top 14 Favorite Multicultural Minis:

Everyday People

The “Mega Set” – This is the largest family set I have found!  It includes 4 family sets (mother, father, 4 children, grandmother, grandfather) for a total of 32 figures! 

Sunny Doll Family - This amazingly sweet wooden doll set comes from Tender Leaf Toys and have an individual bendy doll HERE! 

The Modern “Mega Set” – This set includes 4 family sets (mother, father, son, daughter, baby) and is a little more spendy, but it is a much more modern family representation with outfits and clothes.  OH – and it’s bendy! Both “Mega Sets” include a diverse representation of hair as well!

Differing Abilities – This set includes 5 miniatures (5 inch) with different disabilities!

Around The World – This set includes 8 5 inch miniatures from different countries wearing more traditional dress.


Peg Dolls 

I purchased a large set of multicultural family peg dolls from LittleNeighbors on Etsy. I LOVE them! Buuut she is taking a break from selling right now. She always updates when her collections will be back and you can follow her on instagram at @littleneighbors for updates! (These are the miniatures in the picture up top!)

I found these other listings from Elm and Otter, JustAddImaginationCo (16 miniatures for $14.00 is a steal!), and  MyBigWorldPlayscapes, that are beautiful as well.  OR try to make some on your own with these unfinished dolls HERE!

Babies

 Toob Babies – these babies come in multi ethnicities with different and fun poses!  They are larger and have much more detail than the mini-babies below

 Mini-Babies- this set includes 72 pieces of 1 inch miniatures.  There are three ethnicities of babies, and although you likely don’t need ALL these babies they are at such a low price that you can afford to share with your Play Therapy besties! I got my first one for my Sand Tray from a baby shower and my clients LOVE it!

​Ok..now that you have looked at them they do look a little creepy - BUT my young people LOVE them and because of their size (and maybe lack of clothes, or maybe something else) these are so great for vulnerability play. 
 
Community Helpers and Professionals

Constructive Playthings – this set includes 8 diverse miniatures (3 inches) with differing jobs!
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Constructive Playthings Wooden Set- Constructive Playthings has an additional set of wooden community helpers with differing jobs and abilities. 

Little Professionals – This set includes 15 wooden painted miniatures (3 inches) with differing careers.  They are a bit more affordable but are not 3D figures like the others.

Fantasy

Fairy Toob -  This is one of the more expensive TOOBs BUT it is so wonderful!  There are multi ethnicities and hair types represented AND also male fairies!

So there you have it!  My top 14 favorite diverse Play Therapy miniatures!  What did I miss?  What are your favorites?  Drop a comment below!

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