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Fascinations Solar Flier in USA -
The Solar Flier is a dynamic executive toy. This solar powered aeroplane definitely makes a statement on any high flyer's desk. Made from polished aluminum with high-tech solar cells built into the wings. When sun shines on the solar cells they create the power to rotate the propeller enabling the plane to fly around the base.
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 7.5
- Recommended Ages: 14 years & Up
This review is from : Fascinations Solar Flier
Good but not great . This thing is fun, but not quite as efficient as I'd hoped. You need a good, strong light (incandescent, not fluorescent) to get it to spin the prop fast enough to get moving. It's reasonably well finished, and easy to put together. Balancing was fussy; you have to get it balanced pretty well to avoid friction. Easy enough once you get the hang of it.It will NOT run under normal office lighting, it needs a desk lamp or other light source to get it going. Direct full sunlight works well, but how many have an office window? Cloudy skies makes it slow and stop.Kids all seemed to like it, and were fascinated by the fact that it runs on solar. Most were disappointed I couldn't make it go faster, though.
Good but not great . This thing is fun, but not quite as efficient as I'd hoped. You need a good, strong light (incandescent, not fluorescent) to get it to spin the prop fast enough to get moving. It's reasonably well finished, and easy to put together. Balancing was fussy; you have to get it balanced pretty well to avoid friction. Easy enough once you get the hang of it.It will NOT run under normal office lighting, it needs a desk lamp or other light source to get it going. Direct full sunlight works well, but how many have an office window? Cloudy skies makes it slow and stop.Kids all seemed to like it, and were fascinated by the fact that it runs on solar. Most were disappointed I couldn't make it go faster, though.
Fascinations Solar Flier Reviews
Educational toys are the best! . This is an amazing toy for young and old! As a parent, these are the toys to get to stimulate your child's interest in Math and Science! I am purchasing a second for myself since both the kid and adult in me still appreciates the simpleness in design and the outstanding and brilliant creativity of science meets play! I am just amazed that there are not enough similar toys out there available for our childrenThe only down side is that of the three that I purchased through Amazon, the first two had some degree of defect. In the first box, I found the propeller slightly bent and one of the pieces that was meant to have a post pushed through it was not allowing the piece to go through. I had to use some tools to widen the hole so the post could slide on through. Also, it seems the contents had moved around quite considerably during shipping. I was able to fix it myself and once I did, it was an amazing toy to watch!
The second box was in worst condition. The propeller was found in two pieces, it is made of cheap plastic and I think all the movements of nearby pieces in the box during shipping allowed the contents to cause some injury to the propeller piece. The item was returned to Amazon.The Solar Flier IS durable once it is pieced together, I believe the problem was with the shipping. Each individual piece is of heavy metal except for the propeller and that was the weak link in all of this. My suggestion is that you suggest to the vendor to ensure the pieces are secured down prior to shipping, even if it means he needs to add tape to the contents.Overall it is an AWESOME item and barring any further problems like I had mentioned, I would continue to purchase this item for other kids in my family!!
Educational toys are the best! . This is an amazing toy for young and old! As a parent, these are the toys to get to stimulate your child's interest in Math and Science! I am purchasing a second for myself since both the kid and adult in me still appreciates the simpleness in design and the outstanding and brilliant creativity of science meets play! I am just amazed that there are not enough similar toys out there available for our childrenThe only down side is that of the three that I purchased through Amazon, the first two had some degree of defect. In the first box, I found the propeller slightly bent and one of the pieces that was meant to have a post pushed through it was not allowing the piece to go through. I had to use some tools to widen the hole so the post could slide on through. Also, it seems the contents had moved around quite considerably during shipping. I was able to fix it myself and once I did, it was an amazing toy to watch!
The second box was in worst condition. The propeller was found in two pieces, it is made of cheap plastic and I think all the movements of nearby pieces in the box during shipping allowed the contents to cause some injury to the propeller piece. The item was returned to Amazon.The Solar Flier IS durable once it is pieced together, I believe the problem was with the shipping. Each individual piece is of heavy metal except for the propeller and that was the weak link in all of this. My suggestion is that you suggest to the vendor to ensure the pieces are secured down prior to shipping, even if it means he needs to add tape to the contents.Overall it is an AWESOME item and barring any further problems like I had mentioned, I would continue to purchase this item for other kids in my family!!
Feature Fascinations Solar Flier
- Excellent demonstration of solar power in action
- Made from polished aluminum high tech solar cells are built into the wings
- Made from polished aluminum with high-tech solar cells built into the wings
- When sun shines on the solar cells they create the power to rotate the propeller enabling the plane to fly around the base
- This solar powered aeroplane definitely makes a statement on any high flyer's desk
Product Details
EAN : 0032309681741UPC : 032309681741
MPN : SOLARFL1
Brand : Fascinations
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 12 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Fascinations
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 5.1666666666667 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 14 months
Model : SOLARFL1
Publisher : Fascinations
SKU : 13518
Studio : Fascinations
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