Ostheimer Small Polar Bear with Long Neck

The Ostheimer Small Polar Bear with Long Neck brings a playful yet endearing presence to any Arctic small world. Its curious pose and slightly elongated neck make it perfect for children to imagine explorations, playful interactions, and family adventures. Kids can create stories of Arctic discovery, from sliding across icy surfaces to interacting with other animals in the region, fostering empathy, creativity, and small world storytelling. The figure’s gentle detailing and expressive form invite tactile engagement, encouraging children to invent scenarios, heroic journeys, and whimsical Arctic tales.

Hand-carved from sustainably sourced hardwood and painted with non-toxic colors, each figure has its own character shaped by subtle variations in wood grain and paint. The craftsmanship adds warmth and uniqueness, making the bear feel alive in imaginative play. Whether it joins an Arctic expedition, stands as a guardian for smaller creatures, or stars in its own narrative, this figure encourages open-ended play, creative problem-solving, and immersive storytelling.

Play and Story Inspiration

Children can explore playful Arctic adventures with the Small Polar Bear with Long Neck. It might reach for hidden treats, interact with a larger bear sibling, or help other animals on imaginative journeys. This figure encourages collaborative and small world play, inspiring storytelling and creative problem-solving. From gentle family scenes to daring expeditions across icy landscapes, it nurtures imagination, empathy, and narrative skills in open-ended, self-directed play.

About Ostheimer

For more than sixty years, Ostheimer has been crafting wooden toys in Zell unter Aichelberg, Germany, blending artistry, sustainability, and Waldorf-inspired design. Each figure is hand-carved from sustainably sourced hardwood and painted with non-toxic colors, ensuring safe, creative play. Ostheimer’s philosophy emphasizes storytelling, open-ended play, and a connection with nature, offering children timeless opportunities to explore imagination.

Learn about their dedication to craftsmanship and creativity at Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number: 22102
• Length: 9 cm
• Width: 2.5 cm
• Height: 5.5 cm
• Wood type:  Maple
• Age recommendation: Not suitable for children under 36 month.