Although the Neolithic figurines are one of the most discussed topics of the Neolithic period, the debate about them seems to be trapped in morphological/iconographical approaches. In this context; considering the figurine as an artifact, as a product of a series of technical choices, will contribute to a better understanding of the idoloplastic phenomenon. The technological analysis of 338 figurines from nine Thessalian sites (Prodromos, Sesklo, Megalo Pazaraki, Makrychori, Dimini, Kalogriana, Magoula Theophani, Palioskala and Rahmani), allowed us to distinguish six distinct chaînes opératoires, which are characterized by a large degree of variability. It has been observed that many methods of manufacture coexist within the settlements, creating the image of a diversified and non-standardized production. It seems, however, that the idoloplastic production is governed by several rules that are quite stable, which give it a temporal and spatial coherence. The reconstruction of the manufacturing techniques of the figurines, invite the question of the organization of production, where some type of technical specialization can be inferred. The possibility of a production undertaken by children should not be excluded. Finally, as far as the use of the figurines is concerned, the technological study showed that although the construction of miniature representations has often been associated with specific magical-religious connotations, a pedagogical function of Neolithic figurines should also be considered.