Ostheimer will only produce this item in limited quantities in 2022. This item will not be available in 2019! Ostheimer has decided to suspend production in 2019. Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 12 cm  Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 16 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 15 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Length: 24 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer will only produce this item in limited quantities in 2022. This item will not be available in 2019! Ostheimer has decided to suspend production in 2019. Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 18 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 17,0 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 17,0 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 11,0 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 11,0 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 16,0 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 16,0 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 14 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Hight: 13 cm Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.

Der Ostheimer Ritter mit Turnierpferd in Blau ist eine eindrucksvolle Kombination, die Heldenmut und Abenteuerlust verkörpert. Das Pferd strahlt Kraft und Eleganz aus, während der Ritter mutig an seiner Seite steht. Kinder können diese Figur für spannende Geschichten aus der Welt der Ritter und Turniere nutzen, die Fantasie und Spielfreude vereinen und in eine Zeit voller Mythen und Legenden entführen.ProduktmerkmaleVerwendetes Holz: AhornAltersempfehlung: Ab 3 Jahren.Kategorie: Holzfiguren Märchen & RitterWarnhinweise: Achtung. Kleine Teile. Erstickungsgefahr.Pädagogischer Nutzen von kreativem SpielzeugBesonders in der Waldorf-Pädagogik finden sie Anwendung, da sie eine warme, naturverbundene Atmosphäre schaffen. Diese Figuren lassen sich auf vielfältige Weise bespielen und unterstützen Kinder dabei, ihre Kreativität voll zu entfalten. Ostheimer Holztiere und Holzfiguren sind für ihre sanften Formen bekannt, die nicht nur den Tastsinn anregen, sondern auch das kreative Spiel fördern. Es ist besonders für Kindergärten und Familien geeignet, die pädagogisch wertvolles Spielzeug suchen. Fantasievolles Spielen mit Ostheimer Figuren bietet Kindern pädagogischen Nutzen und gleichzeitig kreative Entfaltungsmöglichkeiten. Diese Art von Spiel ist besonders wertvoll für ihre Entwicklung.Durch das freie Spielen mit den handgefertigten Figuren entwickeln Kinder ihre Fantasie und lernen, sich in unterschiedlichen Szenarien auszudrücken. Die Figuren passen ideal zusammen und regen dazu an, eigene Geschichten zu erfinden. Ostheimer Figuren sind nicht nur robust und langlebig, sondern ermöglichen es Kindern, durch ihre Vielfalt an Formen und Themen spannende Abenteuer und fantasievolle Spielwelten mit diesem Holzspielzeug zu erschaffen.Herstellung und Materialien der Ostheimer RitterNach einem festgelegten Muster handgefertigt, bringt die präzise Handarbeit die Einzigartigkeit und Natürlichkeit des Holzes zur Geltung. Das Holz wird aus zertifizierten, nachhaltig bewirtschafteten Forstbetrieben in Europa bezogen, um den Umweltschutz zu unterstützen und die Natur zu bewahren. Die abgestimmten Farben heben die natürliche Struktur des Holzes hervor, wodurch jedes Produkt zu einem einzigartigen Unikat wird. Biologisches Öl schützt die Farben. Die Farben sind speichelecht, frei von tierischen Stoffen und optimal auf das typische Ostheimer Design abgestimmt, um höchste Sicherheit zu gewährleisten. Warnhinweis: Achtung! Nicht für Kinder unter 3 Jahren geeignet, da Kleinteile abgelöst oder abgebrochen und verschluckt werden können.

Der Ostheimer Schwarze Ritter mit Pferd ist ein mysteriöser und kraftvoller Charakter, der in der Fantasiewelt eine besondere Rolle einnimmt. Mit seinem edlen, schwarzen Pferd an seiner Seite ist er bereit für jedes Abenteuer. Kinder können ihn als tapferen Helden oder geheimnisvollen Beschützer einsetzen, der die Szenerie bereichert und für spannende Geschichten sorgt, die voller Mut und Entschlossenheit sind.ProduktmerkmaleVerwendetes Holz: AhornAltersempfehlung: Ab 3 Jahren.Kategorie: Holzfiguren Märchen & RitterWarnhinweise: Achtung. Kleine Teile. Erstickungsgefahr.Pädagogische Vorteile und kreativer SpielspaßOstheimer Holztiere und Holzfiguren sind für ihre sanften Formen bekannt, die nicht nur den Tastsinn anregen, sondern auch das kreative Spiel fördern. Besonders in der Waldorf-Pädagogik finden sie Anwendung, da sie eine warme, naturverbundene Atmosphäre schaffen. Diese Figuren lassen sich auf vielfältige Weise bespielen und unterstützen Kinder dabei, ihr Vorstellungsvermögen voll zu entfalten. Es ist besonders für Kindergärten und Familien geeignet, die pädagogisch wertvolles Spielzeug suchen. Dies fördert sowohl ihre emotionale Entwicklung als auch ihre sozialen Kompetenzen. Das natürliche Material und die einfachen Formen ermöglichen Kindern, sich frei auszudrücken und ihre Fantasie zu nutzen.Ostheimer Figuren unterstützen die kindliche Entwicklung, indem sie kreatives Spiel anregen und gleichzeitig Spaß machen. Ob sie in die Rolle eines Ritters, Bauern oder Abenteurers schlüpfen – das hochwertige Holzspielzeug bietet unzählige Möglichkeiten, immer wieder neue Geschichten zu erfinden und umzusetzen. Die Vielzahl der Ostheimer Figuren und Tiere ermöglicht es Kindern, verschiedene Themenwelten zu erkunden.Herstellung und Materialien der Ostheimer RitterDie handwerkliche Fertigung erfolgt auf Basis eines ausgeklügelten Musters, wobei jede Figur aus bestem Holz handgearbeitet wird. Die Farben sind speichelecht, frei von tierischen Stoffen und optimal auf das typische Ostheimer Design abgestimmt, um höchste Sicherheit zu gewährleisten. Biologisches Öl schützt die Farben. Die abgestimmten Farben heben die natürliche Struktur des Holzes hervor, wodurch jedes Produkt zu einem einzigartigen Unikat wird. Das Holz wird aus zertifizierten, nachhaltig bewirtschafteten Forstbetrieben in Europa bezogen, um den Umweltschutz zu unterstützen und die Natur zu bewahren. Warnhinweis: Achtung! Nicht für Kinder unter 3 Jahren geeignet, da Kleinteile abgelöst oder abgebrochen und verschluckt werden können.

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here

Ostheimer Knights, Pirates, Fairy-Tale, Castle - Ages: 3+ (Wooden Figure hand carved in Germany) Waldorf Toy.When the flourish of trumpets announces the opening of the tournament and the knights ride into the castle's courtyard under the admiring eyes of the noble folk, the entire family is caught up in the event. Whether a princess needs to be freed from the claws of a dragon or the castle is conquered, fantasy is free to develop.All Ostheimer toys are handcrafted in Germany on a very high quality level. The soft edged form and the soft colours are typical. In the interaction with the reduced toy form, children learn to enliven the wooden figures and to use their one fantasy. The beautiful hand carved creations are formed from sustainable hardwoods, such as maple and ash and painted with non-toxic water-based colours. All Ostheimer toys are strictly up to the high European Safety Norm EN71 for Toys.There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to play with Ostheimer Castles or animals and therein lies the beauty of these wonderful wooden toys.Ostheimer have been hand crafting fine wooden toys for more than 50 years. They have a very high reputation for traditional wooden toys of the highest quality and are appreciated around the world. The figures are produced and finished individually in Germany. The quality of their pieces are fantastic. Each item is designed to be handed down from generation to generation.Ostheimer wooden figures are produced exclusively from high quality native hardwood, maple and elm. Slight differences in colour and slight deviations in the structure of the grain are not defects, but instead contribute to the special charm and uniqueness of Ostheimer figures. The design and the colour is based on the awareness that the children must still be able to feel and experience the wood. The figures are hand traced onto planed wood using templates. They are then sawn out and carefully sanded to achieve the typical soft edged form of Ostheimer figures. Colour is applied by hand with up to six consecutive coats. The transparent colours non-toxic, water-soluble stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard! Contains small parts.outside EU (European Union) we deliver tax-freevisit also our German Ostheimer Toy Shop       Margarethe Ostheimer GmbH /Germany click here