Description
This little wind-up jumping toy takes the shape of a cheerful orange cat, sitting up on its back legs with its front paws raised as if ready to pounce. Black stripes run across its back and along its upright tail, with a few more on its forehead, while big blue eyes, a pale pink muzzle and fine black whiskers give it a hopeful, slightly wide-eyed look. A white winding key sits neatly on its side. Made from plastic and metal, it is a tiny thing at 5.5cm long, 4cm wide and 4.9cm tall, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand.
Give the key a few turns, set the cat down on a flat surface and let go, and it bursts into a run of jumps until the wind runs down. It is the kind of toy that earns a permanent spot on a desk, a bookshelf or a kitchen windowsill, ready for a quick wind whenever a slow afternoon needs a lift. Between turns it doubles as a bright little ornament. Because it is so light, it slips into a coat pocket or a bag without a second thought, bringing a moment of play wherever you happen to be.
The body is moulded in smooth plastic, with its stripes, eyes and whiskers picked out in black and blue, and the white key turns the wind-up workings tucked inside. To keep it looking bright, wipe it over with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water, which is kind to the mechanism. Wind it gently and stop as soon as the key feels firm rather than forcing it. We think it makes a small present that tucks neatly into a gift bag or alongside a card, and on a desk it adds a cheerful splash of orange that invites a quick wind from anyone passing by.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Plastic & metal |
| Length |
5.5cm |
| Width |
4cm |
| Height |
4.9cm |
| Weight |
0.013KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the wind-up cat toy?
It is 5.5cm long, 4cm wide and 4.9cm tall, so it sits comfortably in the palm of your hand and takes up barely any room on a desk.
How do I make the cat jump?
Turn the white key on its side a few times, set the cat down on a flat surface and let go, and it jumps until the wind-up runs down.
What is the toy made from?
The toy is made from plastic and metal, with a smooth plastic body and wind-up workings inside that are turned by the white key.
What colour is the cat?
It is a warm orange with black stripes on its back, tail and forehead, big blue eyes, a pale pink muzzle and a white winding key.
Where does it jump best?
A smooth, flat surface such as a table, a desk or a hard floor suits it best, giving it a clear, even space to jump about on.
How should I keep it clean?
Wipe it over with a soft dry cloth when it needs it, and keep it away from water to look after the wind-up mechanism inside.