LOCOMO® Friends (5 characters)
Original price was: $ 39.99.$ 33.99Current price is: $ 33.99.
Where Characters Meet New Friends
A new set of characters that introduces new personalities into play, allowing different relationships, interactions, and stories to take shape.
Ideal for children aged 3+ for both indoor and outdoor exploration.
What’s Inside the Box
- 5 LOCOMO® Friends characters: Bill, Penny, Helen, Wesley, Shannon
- Designed to be used with leaves, twigs, flowers, and other natural elements
- Natural materials are not included, encouraging children to explore, collect, and create from their surroundings
Key Features
- Nature as a Play Partner – Leaves, twigs, and found objects become part of each creation.
- Open-Ended by Nature – No fixed forms. Each result depends on what is found and how it is used.
- Observation Before Creation – Play begins with noticing small details and differences.
- Character Through Interpretation – Each piece becomes something more through how it is seen.
- Made for Indoor and Outdoor Use – Durable, water-resistant, and suitable for natural environments.
- Made from PlanWood™, a sustainable material created from reclaimed rubberwood sawdust
- Durable and water-resistant for outdoor and indoor use
- Non-toxic and certified to ASTM, EN71, and JFSL safety standards
- Suitable for children aged 3+
Available in multiple color sets.
Description
Where Characters Meet New Friends
LOCOMO® is a nature exploration toy built on a simple idea: play begins with noticing, and grows through connection.
Children discover natural elements and shape characters. As new characters are created, they begin to meet and relate to one another.
A small change affects not only how a character looks, but how it connects with others.
A Different Way to Play
There are no instructions to follow and no fixed form to achieve.
Each creation depends on what is found. A different object leads to a different result. Play remains open, guided by attention rather than direction.
From Character to Story
As details are added, characters begin to take on identity. Some feel quiet, others more expressive. Certain combinations begin to suggest relationships.
Stories do not begin with a plan. They emerge from what is observed, chosen, and changed over time.
What Children Begin to Notice
Through repeated play, children begin to recognize:
- small differences in shape, texture, and detail
- how natural elements suggest form and expression
- how choices affect what something becomes
- how observation leads to new possibilities
What Children Begin to Develop
Through repeated play, children begin to develop:
- the ability to turn simple objects into something meaningful
- coordination through placing and adjusting small elements
- expression through the characters they create
- confidence in their own ideas and interpretations
- a growing awareness of the world around them
Learning Through Observation
Children often begin by collecting objects without a clear plan. A leaf may become a wing. A twig may suggest movement or personality. Through this process, children begin connecting observation with imagination.
Because the materials are never identical, each creation changes depending on what is found in the environment. This encourages children to look more carefully at shape, texture, proportion, and detail.
Over time, play becomes less about assembling pieces and more about interpreting possibilities within the natural world.
Materials and Safety
LOCOMO® is made from PlanWood™, a sustainable material created from reclaimed rubberwood sawdust and organic pigments.
It is durable, water-resistant, and non-toxic, suitable for both indoor and outdoor play. Certified to ASTM, EN71, and JFSL safety standards. Designed for children aged 3 years and up.
Awards & Recognition
LOCOMO® has received international recognition for its design, sustainability, and educational value:
- Creative Child Awards – Eco-Friendly Product of the Year 2018 – https://awards.creativechild.com
- European Product Design Award 2018 – Honorable Mention – https://www.productdesignaward.eu
- Parents’ Picks Awards – Best Preschool Products of 2024 and Best Green Products 2024
Additional information
| Weight | 1.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 8 × 3 in |
| Color Edition | Multi-Colored Edition 1, Multi-Colored Edition 2, Multi-Colored Edition 3, Multi-Colored Edition 4, Multi-Colored Edition 5, Multi-Colored Edition 6, Multi-Colored Edition 7, Black Edition, Natural Color Edition |
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