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Maileg mice with magnetic hands - and what they can do with them

This guide is part of our wider Maileg Knowledge Hub: a collection of helpful guides to Maileg mice, dolls’ houses, furniture and imaginative play.

Maileg Mice with magnetic hands - and what they can do with them

Discover which Maileg mice have magnetic hands and how they can ride, pose, interact and play in your mouse house.

This guide to Maileg mice with magnetic hands is part of our wider Maileg miniatures guide, where we explore mice, dolls’ houses, furniture and imaginative play.

Magnetic hands have been a feature in the Maileg mouse range for a few years, and while the feature isn't yet standard across the entire collection, magnetic hands are becoming increasingly common. (And as of AW25 some micro rabbits and bunnies also have magnets in their hands.) 

What are magnetic hands on Maileg mice?

Some Maileg mice have tiny magnets hidden inside their hands. These allow the mice to grip, hold or attach themselves to objects that contain metal. This means mice with magnetic hands can interact more realistically with accessories, furniture and even each other. 

Which Maileg mice have magnetic hands?

There isn’t a hard and fast rule that applies to all Maileg mice. That said, there are some patterns in the current collection.

At present:

  • Magnetic hands are most commonly found on Brother and Sister size mice

  • Since 2024 all Big Sister and Big Brother matchbox mice (big and little) have magnetic hands

  • The only Mum and Dad size mouse with magnetic hands at the moment is Granddad Mouse

  • Baby mice do not currently have magnetic hands

Because this feature can vary by design and release, it’s always best to check the product description or 👉browse a dedicated collection of Maileg mice with magnetic hands.

Why magnetic hands are such a useful feature

Now you know that Maileg mice often have magnets in their hands - but why does it matter? Magnetic hands really bring these little mice to life - they allow them to do so many things and make posing them and playing with them so much more fun!

Below are some of the key ways magnetic hands enhance play and styling.

Magnetic hands help mice balance and stay in position while riding accessories

Magnetic hands allow mice to hold on securely, making ride-on accessories feel stable and realistic during play. 

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands riding a tricycle, holding the handlebars securely

Magnetic hands enable mice to ride tricycles

 

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands riding a scooter, balancing while gripping the handles

Magnetic hands enable mice to ride scooters

 

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands on a rocking horse, holding on safely while rocking

Magnetic hands enable mice to ride rocking horses


Magnetic hands enable holding hands and character interaction

But magnetic hands aren’t just practical. They add warmth and personality to play scenes as they allow mice to interact. They can hug each other and hold hands, for example. 

two Maileg mice with magnetic hands holding hands dressed like ballerinas

Magnetic hands enable mice to hold hands

 

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands hugging each other

Magnetic hands enable mice to hug each other

 

Magnetic hands enable styling and posing in a dolls’ house

One of the biggest benefits of magnetic hands is how much easier they make styling and posing mice in a dolls’ house. By attaching their hands to metal elements, mice can stand upright, grip furniture - and stay exactly where you place them.

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands gripping a metal bed knob standing up in a bedroom

Magnetic hands enable mice to grip metal furniture for easier styling, allowing the mice to stand and pose without falling over. This is especially useful when styling scenes in your dolls house, or photographing displays, where keeping mice upright can otherwise be tricky.

Magnetic hands enable eating, cooking and household play

As a general rule, if an accessory contains metal, a mouse with magnetic hands can usually hold it. This includes many household items, kitchen accessories and outdoor play pieces.

Maileg mice with magnetic hands standing in a kitchen holding icecreams by a fridge

Magnetic hands enable mice to hold the fridge door open

 

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands in a living room scene holding a vacuum cleaner

Magnetic hands enable mice to vacuum

 

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands sitting on a sofa bed holding a metal cup and plate

Magnetic hands enable mice to hold cups and plates

 

Maileg mouse with magnetic hands holding a toasting stick at a campfire

Magnetic hands enable mice to toast marshmallows at the campfire

These images help explain why magnetic hands are such a lovely and useful feature for your mice.

Top tips when choosing Maileg mice with magnetic hands

  • Magnetic hands are not yet standard across all Maileg mice

  • Always check the product description if this feature matters to you

  • Brother and Sister size mice are the most likely to include magnetic hands

  • Baby mice do not currently have magnetic hands

  • Magnetic hands work best with lightweight metal accessories

  • They’re ideal for detailed play, dolls’ house styling and scene building

 

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