Max Bochmann Kangaroo Figurines: Which Size Should You Collect?
By Porcelain Manufactory MEISSEN | Crafts & Quality since 1710 | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Buying Guides
Compare the three Max Bochmann kangaroo figurines by height and pose, then choose the size that fits your shelf, budget, and collecting intent.
Quick answer
Choose the 13 cm kangaroo for a calm, watchful display, the 10 cm for a dynamic pre-jump pose, and the 6.5 cm for a small, attentive crouch. If you are unsure, start with the 13 cm: its taller profile gives the painted modeling the most room to read clearly on a shelf.
Size changes the pose, not just the footprint
The three Max Bochmann kangaroo figurines are not scaled copies of one another. Each height corresponds to a different captured moment: a sideward watchful look at 13 cm, a tense pre-jump stance at 10 cm, and a low, nose-to-ground crouch at 6.5 cm. That means your choice is as much about which animal behavior you want to live with as it is about shelf space.
Larger figures generally make painted details easier to see from a normal viewing distance, while smaller figures reward close inspection and can disappear in a busy display. If you rotate or rearrange your collection often, the 6.5 cm piece is the easiest to place but also the easiest to overlook.
Price rises as the figure gets smaller
In the supplied catalog, the 13 cm kangaroo is listed at USD 2,094.00, the 10 cm at USD 2,233.60, and the 6.5 cm at USD 2,443.00. That is unusual if you assume bigger always costs more, so treat height as a design choice rather than a value ranking. The smallest figure costs the most in this set, which may reflect the difficulty of capturing a compressed pose in porcelain.
All three share a catalog comparison price of USD 3,490.00. If budget is the deciding factor, the 13 cm is the lowest-priced entry point, but do not buy it only for that reason if the pose does not suit your space.
Display height and viewing angle
A 13 cm figurine reads well on a standard shelf or sideboard, where it can be seen slightly from above. The 10 cm pre-jump pose is more horizontal in feeling, so give it a little breathing room rather than tucking it between taller pieces. The 6.5 cm crouching figure is closest to eye level when placed on a low console or desk, where its downward gaze can be appreciated.
None of the supplied records include base dimensions, so measure your shelf depth before ordering if you plan to place the figure near a shelf edge or behind glass. When in doubt, leave more clearance than you think you need.
Decision rules for choosing your kangaroo
- If you want one figure as a focal point: Choose the 13 cm kangaroo. Its taller profile and sideward gaze make it the easiest of the three to read from across a room.
- If you want movement in the display: Choose the 10 cm pre-jump figure. Place it where the pose can be seen from the side, not just head-on. Check that the shelf has enough width for the more horizontal stance.
- If you are buying for a small space: Choose the 6.5 cm crouching figure, but confirm the price: it is listed at USD 2,443.00, higher than the larger 13 cm figure.
- If you are starting a Max Bochmann collection: Begin with the pose you like most rather than the lowest price. The three heights are close enough that shelf space alone rarely decides it. Leave room to add a second pose later.
The three kangaroo figurines at a glance
- Känguru, Bunt staffiert, H 13 cm: 13 cm tall, painted, and modeled with the kangaroo's characteristic sideward, watchful look. The tallest option gives the calm, alert pose the most presence on a shelf.
Känguru, Bunt staffiert, H 13 cm - Känguru, Bunt staffiert, H 10 cm: 10 cm tall, painted, and shown in a powerful moment just before a jump. This is the most dynamic pose in the set, so it suits a display with some open space around it.
Känguru, Bunt staffiert, H 10 cm - Känguru, Bunt staffiert, H 6,5 cm: 6.5 cm tall, painted, and posed crouching attentively with its nose toward the ground. The smallest figure rewards close viewing and fits tight spots, but it is also the highest-priced in the catalog.
Who should choose which
Best for
- Collectors who want a single, clearly readable porcelain animal figurine on a main shelf
- Buyers comparing porcelain animal figurine sizes before committing to a Max Bochmann piece
- Shoppers looking for a painted kangaroo figurine with a calm, watchful character
Not for
- Buyers who need exact base measurements before purchase, since those are not supplied
- Shoppers who assume the smallest figurine will be the least expensive
- Collectors who want a matched pair or herd of identical poses
