Buckley Deer Family Figurines (Calico Critters / Sylvanian Families)
Title
Buckley Deer Family Figurines (Calico Critters / Sylvanian Families)
Subject
Childhood Studies; Toy Design; Art & Design; Sociology; Global Toy History
Description
The Buckley Deer Family is a set of Calico Critters figurines produced by Epoch, known for their flocked texture, miniature clothing, and emphasis on gentle woodland storytelling. Originally released in Japan in 2009 and later in the United States in 2012, the family reflects the franchise’s focus on nurturing play and domestic narratives. These figures serve as material culture objects that highlight how toys communicate cultural values related to family life, childhood, imagination, and collectibility.
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ID: The Buckley Deer Family consists of three flocked deer figurines made of molded plastic covered in a velvety material. All share tan-brown bodies, rounded heads, black circular eyes, and upright ears with pale heart-shaped markings inside. Their limbs are simply sculpted, consistent with Calico Critters/Sylvanian Families design conventions.
The mother deer (adult, 9 cm) is the tallest. She wears a sleeveless dress with a white background and blue-and-green floral pattern, featuring a fitted bodice and gathered skirt.
The teen deer (7 cm) is slightly smaller and wears a light blue dress with small green stems and pink flowers, trimmed with white lace along the straps and hem.
The toddler/child deer (5 cm) is the smallest and is dressed in a light blue one-piece romper with short legs and a delicate white lace collar.
Despite size differences, the figures share a coordinated color palette, flocked texture, and unified aesthetic typical of the Buckley Deer Family set.
Physical dimensions: Mother deer: 9 cm; Teen deer: 7 cm; Toddler/child deer: 5 cm
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ID: The Buckley Deer Family consists of three flocked deer figurines made of molded plastic covered in a velvety material. All share tan-brown bodies, rounded heads, black circular eyes, and upright ears with pale heart-shaped markings inside. Their limbs are simply sculpted, consistent with Calico Critters/Sylvanian Families design conventions.
The mother deer (adult, 9 cm) is the tallest. She wears a sleeveless dress with a white background and blue-and-green floral pattern, featuring a fitted bodice and gathered skirt.
The teen deer (7 cm) is slightly smaller and wears a light blue dress with small green stems and pink flowers, trimmed with white lace along the straps and hem.
The toddler/child deer (5 cm) is the smallest and is dressed in a light blue one-piece romper with short legs and a delicate white lace collar.
Despite size differences, the figures share a coordinated color palette, flocked texture, and unified aesthetic typical of the Buckley Deer Family set.
Physical dimensions: Mother deer: 9 cm; Teen deer: 7 cm; Toddler/child deer: 5 cm
Creator
Epoch Co., Ltd.
Source
Personal Collection
Publisher
Epoch Co., Ltd.
Date
2009 (Japan release) / 2012 (U.S. release)
Contributor
Sofía Castillo
Rights
This material is subject to copyright law and is made available for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only.
Format
JPG
Type
Physical Object
Collection
Citation
Epoch Co., Ltd. , “Buckley Deer Family Figurines (Calico Critters / Sylvanian Families),” Aegis Digital Museum, accessed December 8, 2025, https://aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu/items/show/272.
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