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Jun 03, 2020

What age is suitable for children to play 1:12 size doll house?


As we know, many different size of dollhouse we can see on website. Such as 1:16, 1:12, 1:24, 1:10 and 1:6, and so on.... 

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But do you know, for children, they usually recommend them to play 1:12 and 1:24 size is common. Why do i say that? Because 1:12 size is bigger, the material is big and easy to pick up, and it also not complex to make it. And it can reach the kids height., the 1:12 house is also colorful of the wood house. It very cute and lovely. So kids like to play it the big size of the toy house. 

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One-twelfth scale (1:12), sometimes called one inch or one inch to the foot scale is a representation of larger items where one unit of any size is equivalent to 12 inches of the same size (one inch = 12 inches (one foot). It was developed as a common way to "shrink" real objects when imperial (British) measurements using 12 sections to the inch were commonly in use.

 

 

Age group

Not all dollhouses are suitable for all age groups. Some intricate dollhouses have small parts and are unsuitable for young children. Conversely, you can find some basic dollhouses designed for preschoolers that older children may find babyish.

 

And which age is suitable for kids to play 1:12?

Okay, let me tell you, as this size, usually is suitable for 3-8 ages children to play the doll house. 

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Why 1:12 Scale Is the Most Common Dollhouse Scale

1:12 scale is popular for collectors dollhouses as it was established as the ratio for Queen Mary's Dollhouse by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was a very easy scale to use when inches were commonly divided into twelfths on most rulers as the ratio is ideal for imperial measurements where one inch relates to twelve inches, which is equivalent to one foot.

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One-twelfth scale, 1:12 is common for dollhouses, larger-scale diecast models of cars and some steam trains, Radio controlled cars, and some 'heroic' action figure toys, where the figures are set to a height of six inches.

 

Many children dream of owning the perfect dollhouse, and you can make that dream come true for the kid in your life. From compact first dollhouses to huge mansion-style homes, you can find all kinds of options on the market.


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