Ostheimer Running Fox

The Ostheimer Running Fox brings excitement and motion to any woodland scene. With its lean, dynamic posture and forward-leaning stance, children can imagine it racing through forests, darting across fields, or playfully interacting with other animals. The subtle hand-painted details and visible wood grain make it inviting to touch and explore, encouraging children to create imaginative narratives.

This figure inspires lively storytelling and adventurous scenarios. Children might imagine the fox chasing after a friend, investigating a hidden burrow, or leading a playful woodland expedition. Its energetic pose supports open-ended play, helping children develop narrative skills, problem-solving, and creativity through small world exploration.

Hand-carved from sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic paints, the Running Fox is built to withstand active play. Its presence enhances miniature forests, encourages interactive storylines with other figures, and supports slow, thoughtful play that nurtures imagination and curiosity.

Play and Story Inspiration

The Ostheimer Running Fox is perfect for small world play and imaginative storytelling. Children can picture it chasing along woodland paths, joining in playful adventures, or interacting with forest creatures. Its figure encourages open-ended play, sparks creativity, and inspires stories that evolve with each session, fostering observation, collaboration, and imaginative exploration.

About Ostheimer

For over 60 years, Ostheimer has hand-carved and painted wooden toys in Germany, creating heirloom-quality figures that inspire storytelling and imaginative play. Each Waldorf-inspired piece is crafted from sustainable wood using non-toxic paints, encouraging open-ended adventures.

See how Ostheimer combines tradition and imagination in each figure in Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number: 15202
• Length: 12.5 cm
• Width: 2 cm
• Height: 4.5 cm
• Wood type: Maple
• Age recommendation: Not suitable for children under 36 month.