Grimm's 12 Rainbow Friends

The Grimm’s 12 Rainbow Friends are a delightful collection of hand-painted wooden figures that celebrate diversity, individuality, and imagination. Each of the twelve figures is crafted from sustainably sourced European woods—maple, beech, cherry, or alder—showcasing unique wood grain patterns and subtle variations in colour. Gender-neutral and simple in design, the figures have no fixed facial expressions, allowing children to imagine them as happy, thoughtful, or even playful characters, encouraging open-ended storytelling and creative play.

The Rainbow Friends are versatile in use: they can represent the twelve months of the year in an Annual Ring or Small Annual Ring/Birthday Ring, or the seven days of the week when placed in the Seven Friends in Cups set. They also complement Grimm’s Large Rainbow sets, where children can sort by color, build imaginative worlds, or engage in magical, free-form play. Each figure fits perfectly in the Grimm’s Bus, carrying up to three passengers for extended storytelling and role play.

Measuring 6.5 cm in height and 3 cm in diameter, these durable wooden figures are finished with non-toxic water-based color stains and plant-based oil, making them safe for children while retaining the natural texture and warmth of the wood. The 12 Rainbow Friends combine creativity, versatility, and sensory engagement, supporting imaginative, developmental, and educational play for young children. FAQ's and more can be found in our Grimm’s Toy Guide.

Age recommendation: 1+

About Grimm's

Grimm's toys are inspired by the principles of Waldorf Steiner and are designed with the intention of helping children discover and develop their own creativity through simplicity of shapes, leaving plenty of room for independent play and imagination. Inspired by the educational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner, Grimm's puzzles, building sets, and toys are about the rainbow, happy colors, creativity, and the imagination. There are no instructions, and you can do no wrong with a Grimm's toy. Just play, learn, and enjoy.

Please note: as Grimm's uses non-lacquered wood, some paint transfer can occur during play. This is considered normal. Non-lacquered wood has a lovely texture - the rough texture of the stained wood is not only an important tactile sensory experience for children, but those rough surfaces makes it possible to build in many different ways, because the parts do not slide down so easily as the wood surface is still natural and not covered with a layer of bright enamel; however if you are concerned about paint transfer we suggest you purchase another item that is lacquered to be on the safe side.

SKU: 10581