We are huge lego fans. I think that many homeschoolers are. Mainly because they really provide a wealth of opportunities to encourage creativity, and can complement almost any subject: math, science, art, etc.
And I am especially happy whenever I find products (especially by companies I like) that promote a global outlook. This 16 piece set represents families from around the world. By role-playing with these figures, students learn to appreciate and respect cultural and generational differences, developing an awareness for the multicultural society in which they live. I like the idea of being able to use these people to either reinforce geography lessons, or maybe even to supplement some of the books that we read.
If you are interested in purchasing your World People Set, visit Lego's site.