This Is Why LEGO® Is Obsessed With Frogs

This wonderful, 1×1 piece has made its way into LEGO® sets, meme culture, and the hearts of AFOLs. It first appeared in 2000 in set 5826 The Queen’s Room as a translucent LEGO® piece at the turn of the century. Then, the little frog appeared in 2001 in a multitude of Harry Potter LEGO® sets as its best color: solid green.

2013 Onwards: Non-Toaditional Use Of Frogs

LEGO® decided to start using the frog in sets as an actual modifier to set builds as opposed to being a small piece that represents the animal or a small-frog statue. For example, set 10223 Kingdoms Joust saw the small frog used as the legs of an ornate table in 2013. This was the first time the frog was not used in a traditional method i.e., a small frog on a ledge. Also, there are rumors that LEGO® designers love to place these frogs in sets as a nod to the cult following that these lil’ LEGO® frogs have garnered among fans.

Jumping From Set To Set

The LEGO® frog has been a fun, little development in LEGO® sets. Once a small piece, it is now a sought-after element in all instruction booklets as LEGO® sometimes tries to sneak it in a NINJAGO set or a modular build – even the LEGO® Dagobah Jedi Training Diorama Set 75330. Most recently, 101 LEGO® frogs were added in bright pink to the LEGO® Bonsai tree as an homage to the growing easter egg. The frog has hopped into over 100 sets and you can find the full list here on Brickeconomy for LEGO® frog containing sets.

How Much Is A LEGO® Frog?

It depends! LEGO® frogs are always coveted in their classic green form but different colors can vary in price. I continuously see the frogs listed anywhere from $0.20 to upwards of $2.00. There is a total of 14 different colored 1×1 LEGO® frogs, so there is certainly no shortage of supply and LEGO® has no plans to stop producing them.

Get Your Hands On Toadally Awesome LEGO® Frogs

These small, green plastic frogs are dynamite and are an excellent addition to any set. Plus, if you land your hands on some, I promise they won’t give you warts! I highly recommend snagging a few, and then putting them on display in a LEGO® minifigure container for a decorative piece for your LEGO® collection.

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