Green Frog (Non-Standard Figurative Element)
28841 / 33320 · Various themes including Town, Friends, and Harry Potter
Nature / Animals · Introduced in 2000; the Green variant became ubiquitous in the mid-2010s
Figure ID
28841 / 33320
Theme
Various themes including Town, Friends, and Harry Potter
Year Released
Introduced in 2000; the Green variant became ubiquitous in the mid-2010s
Rarity
Common (Mass-produced in over 300 unique sets)
Head
Single-piece molded part; no independent head articulation
Torso
Integrated body mold including four splayed legs
Legs
Integrated into bottom part of mold with a 1x1 stud connection point
Accessories
None included on the piece itself; can be held by a minifigure or placed on studs
Color Scheme
Solid Green (Bright Green and Dark Green also exist)
Printing Details
Unprinted; the shape is defined entirely by the plastic mold
Variants
Available in Lime, Bright Green, Pink, Red, Sand Green, Glow-in-the-Dark, and Trans-Neon Green
Condition Notes
Check for teeth marks or stress whitening on the top stud; very durable plastic
Estimated Value
$0.05 - $0.25 USD used; $0.50 new
Price (New)
Usually included as a detail piece in sets ranging from $4.99 to $800.00
Compatible Sets
71043 Hogwarts Castle, 10281 Bonsai Tree, 21331 Sonic the Hedgehog, among hundreds of others
Character Background
A generic amphibian used for set dressing and scenery enrichment
Design Notes
One of LEGO's most versatile 'easter egg' parts; famously used as leaves for the Bonsai Tree set
Similar Minifigures
Other animal figures such as the LEGO Spider, Owl, or Rat
Collectibility
Low as a single item; high as a bulk 'army builder' for MOC foliage or swarms
History
Originally debuted in the Life on Mars theme; redesigned slightly for better stud clutch in 2018
Interesting Facts
The LEGO Bonsai Tree set (10281) contains 100 pink frogs to represent cherry blossoms
Display Suggestions
Place in swamp dioramas or use as decorative elements on buildings
Modification Potential
Excellent for foliage (MOCs) or as decorative architectural details
Overall Assessment
An iconic, versatile animal piece that is essential for detail work but low in individual financial value