Description
This wind-up bath toy is a little boat with a cheerful tugboat look. It has a white hull trimmed with a red rim, a blue wheelhouse with black windows, and a tall blue funnel rising from the deck beside a red coiled reel. A white turning key pokes out from one side and a small white propeller sits at the stern, ready for the water. It is made from plastic and metal and is pleasingly compact, about 6.8cm long, 4.6cm wide and 5.5cm tall, and at around 20 grams it weighs next to nothing in the hand.
We think it belongs at the side of the bath, ready for a spot of play at bath time. Give the key a few turns, set the boat down on the water and let the little propeller turn. When it winds down, it is just as quick to wind up again for another trip. It is a simple, old-fashioned kind of toy, all wind-up charm, and that is a large part of its appeal. Its small size means it tucks into a bath caddy or a toy basket between voyages, and its bright red, white and blue colours stand out well among the bubbles.
The boat sits on a deep, rounded hull with a keel beneath, and the key and propeller are fitted at the side and stern. To look after it, lift it out of the water once play is over, give it a gentle shake and wipe it with a soft cloth. Then leave it somewhere airy to dry before it goes back in the basket. As a small present it wraps up easily, and we like it alongside a soft towel or a favourite bubble bath for a bath time bundle that raises a smile.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Metal & plastic |
| Length |
6.8cm |
| Width |
4.6cm |
| Height |
5.5cm |
| Weight |
0.02KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the wind-up boat?
It is about 6.8cm long, 4.6cm wide and 5.5cm tall, so it is small enough to tuck into a bath caddy or toy basket.
What is the boat made from?
The boat is made from a mix of plastic and metal, and it is very light at around 20 grams.
How does the boat work?
It is a wind-up toy. Give the white key on the side a few turns, then set the boat on the water and let its propeller turn.
What colours is the boat?
The hull is white with a red rim, and the wheelhouse and funnel are blue with black windows and a red reel on deck.
How should I look after the bath toy?
Lift it out of the water after play, shake off the drips and wipe it with a soft cloth. Then let it dry somewhere airy before storing it.