Schylling Tim Bird Flying Toy - Rubberband-Powered Mechanical Bird that Really Flies - Wings Flap and Flies 50 Feet - Ages 7 and Up

15 years ago or so, I had one of these as a kid. I was recently birthday shopping for a nephew of mine, and wondered if they still made these. To my surprise, not only are ornithopters still made, but this seems 100% identical to the one I had as a kid, even down to the packaging. I guess if it isn't broke, don't fix it. After spending an afternoon flying it around, our little bird made several crash landings, and was totally fine. My only complaint is the tail seems a bit flimsy, particularly in the hinge where you angle it. Overall I think most any kid will have a fun time playing with this thing, and its much cheaper than a drone or RC plane.

It's not easy to purchase toys for my eight-going-on-twenty-eight year old grandson. He loves his video games and has outgrown Nerf. He was strangely fascinated however by the mechanics of this simple wind-up toy, practicing the amount of wind up, the variable of his pitch and aim, and running to retrieve it. I bought three, one for him and his neighbor friends, and they had a pleasant afternoon gliding them. They hold up well too. This would make a great beach toy, and since they are quite pretty, you could keep one around for young visitors without feeling cluttered.

Broke on the third attempt to get it to fly instead of diving straight into the floor. After third, little piece that kept the wings from flapping while winding broke off inside. After 50 years, instead of this company learning how to make a better product, they've just made it cheaper and incredibly fragile. Not for kids, cats, dogs, teens or adults. No one should buy this over-priced made in China piece of plastic garbage.

This is a most surprising product that seems sturdier than it looks. This was another gift for my 7 year old grandson. With alot of cranks on the propulsion rubber band and a little wind blowing to assist the aerodynamic properties, this bird actually flies on its own when launched from the hand. It is somewhat realistic flight, especially when it lands in a tree.

This is a lot of fun IF you're careful with it. My just-turned-7 year old and I had a blast with this, but as others have stated, it doesn't appear to be the most durable. I wouldn't recommend it for a younger child who might be too rough with it.

As advertised I suggest the one that has remote this lasts like no long in air and had to turn it forever

The bird is exactly as you remember for the classic toy. The bird comes with a replacement band and tool to replace the band when it breaks. At 50 turns, the bird flies for about 5-6 seconds. Its done loops, fly in circles, and is easy for our 10yr old to fly. Winding the bird is easy, but requires careful attention to avoid damaging the bird while trying to hold it for winding. I would expect kids under 8 would have a difficult time winding the bird reliably without eventually damaging the body or wing. Great version of the toy.

This is such a fun way to get your kiddos out-of-doors. It is very durable, easy to handle, and flaps around like a real bird,—so I bought two of them this order after I saw how much fun my other grandchildren had with them.

Un juguete fantástico, pero hay que tener cuidado ya que es algo frágil y podría romperse.

Xmas present for my nephew. He loved it!

Nice item my kid loves it

Always been a fan of Tim Bird. They are not easily available in India (though they are easily available in quite a few european countries), I had one as a kid and wanted my son to experience one as well. What's unique about the bird (apart from the cheer and fascination it brings in Children's eyes) is the ease with which you can explain mechanics of flying (and help your kids pronounce ornithopters). A design originally adapted from Leonardo Da Vinci, its a welcome change from the remote control toys that kids play with today! Learning with fun can't get better!!

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