Running Man Engages the Grid: a sand-powered toy

Running Man Engages The Grid

To Operate:

  1. Facing the scene, turn the box counter-clockwise two complete revolutions.
  2. Place on flat, level surface.
  3. Enjoy the action.

Made in 2003 by T. Putter.
9.25” tall x 6.375” wide x 2.75” deep.

Design and images by T. Putter, mechanism based on a Victorian-era sand-powered toy.

The action consists of Running Man doing a variety of acrobatic twists and spins. Suspense builds when he gets stuck at the top then slowly goes over and around again or when he hangs at the bottom and slowly begins to rise to the top.

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