Handmade in Germany by award-winning toymaker Hans-Georg Kellner, this Steck Figure Box is the ultimate in "Fitbits" or Stick Figure play. ----- Description ----- Handmade in Germany by award-winning toymaker Hans-Georg Kellner, this Steck Figure Box is the ultimate in "Fitbits" or Stick Figure play. With all twelve of the whimsical characters that make up Kellner's Stick Figure Family, this set is sure to delight both the young and old at heart. The combination of cleverly designed, colorful geometric shapes, unique rubber "Jummis" - or connectors (that make a great "popping" sound when pulled apart) - and bits of felt and string put children of all ages in charge of this simple yet wonderfully creative building block system. Construct crazy stick figure designs to your heart's content. And since there are deliberately no instructions included, you are limited only by your imagination.Choking Hazard: Not suitable for children under 3 years old. ----- More to the Story ----- Kellner Steckfiguren Toys, featured in Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, have entertained children and families alike in Europe for over eighty years. Each geometric building block is made from locally grown Beech wood that has each been colored with water-based paints. The patented "jummis" are made with food-grade rubber. The remaining embellishments are all made from natural materials including hemp, sisal and bits of felt. This Steck Set comes in a wonderfully crafted wooden box with a lid and handles. Kellner Steckfiguren Toys have won numerous awards around the world including "Spielgut" and "The Thuringer Design Prize" in 2001, the "German Design Prize for Toys" in 2001, the "RedDot Award" in 2002 and Japan's "Good Design Award" in 2004. ----- Dimensions ----- This box measures 8" L x 8" W x 8" H. ----- Safety & Care ----- - Choking Hazard: Not suitable for children under 3 years old. - All Kellner Steckfiguren toys comply with European Safety Standards. - Made from Beech wood colored with water-based paints, food-grade rubber, natural materials including hemp, sisal, and bits of felt.
