Description
This air-powered rocket launcher set brings a proper countdown to the garden, with a launcher and three foam rockets in the box. Each rocket has a white foam body with a bright pink nose cone and pink fins. The launcher pairs a yellow launch tube on a black base with turquoise legs, an orange hose and a turquoise air pump that you press with your foot. Made from foam and plastic, the set measures 24cm long, 14cm wide and 26cm tall, and the rockets can fly up to 30 metres high.
This is a toy for outdoor use only, so it belongs on open grass: a back garden lawn, the local park or a playing field. Slide a rocket onto the launch tube, step down hard on the pump and the rush of air sends it skyward. With three rockets to hand, one can be flying while the next is being loaded, which keeps the game moving when a few of you are taking turns. It suits anyone with a soft spot for space and a bit of friendly competition over whose rocket climbs highest, and it gives a reason to head outside and look up.
The rockets are soft foam, while the launch tube, base, stand, hose and pump are plastic, so the whole set is light to carry out of the house and back again. The turquoise legs spread wide to hold the launch tube upright on the lawn, and the pieces fit together before play. Once the fun is over, wipe the plastic parts with a damp cloth, let the foam rockets dry naturally if the grass was wet, and pack everything back into its box so no rocket goes astray. We think it makes a cheerful gift, bright from the moment the space-print box is unwrapped.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Foam & plastic |
| Length |
24cm |
| Width |
14cm |
| Height |
26cm |
| Weight |
0.118KG |
| Warnings |
For outdoor use only. Do not launch close to roads or paths. Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the box?
You get the launcher, made up of the launch tube, base, stand, hose and foot pump, along with three foam rockets ready to fly.
How high do the rockets fly?
The rockets can fly up to 30 metres high, so an open space with plenty of clear sky around it works best.
Can the rocket launcher be used indoors?
No. This rocket launcher set is for outdoor use only, so take it out onto a garden lawn, a park or another open space.
How does it launch the rockets?
It is air-powered. You slide a foam rocket onto the launch tube, then step on the pump so a burst of air through the hose sends it upwards.
What is it made from?
The rockets are made of foam and the launcher, stand, hose and pump are plastic, which keeps the whole set light and easy to carry outside.
How big is the set?
The set measures 24cm long, 14cm wide and 26cm tall, which is a tidy size to carry outside and pack away again afterwards.