Description
This cheerful little dog is a wind-up jumping animal toy, made from plastic and metal and small enough to sit in the palm of your hand. It measures 5cm long, 4cm wide and 4.5cm tall, so it tucks easily into a pocket, a drawer or a gift bag. The design is a sitting puppy with a cream body, glossy black floppy ears and a black patch over one eye, a tiny black nose and a bright red tongue poking out. A white key on its side winds the mechanism, and its folded back legs rest on a flat base, ready to jump.
Give the key a few turns, set the dog down on a flat surface and let go, and it jumps into life with a burst of springy movement. It is the sort of toy that earns a place on a desk at work, a bedside table or a bookshelf, ready to break up a long afternoon with a moment of simple, cheerful play. Because it is so small and light, it slips into a gift bag or a parcel as a fun extra, and it makes a playful little gift for anyone who enjoys an old-fashioned wind-up toy. There is nothing to plug in or set up: wind it, watch it go, and wind it again.
The body is moulded plastic with a smooth, glossy finish, and the face is picked out in black and red for a friendly, characterful look. Turn the key gently and stop as soon as you feel it tighten, as overwinding can strain any clockwork mechanism. To keep it looking its best, wipe it with a soft damp cloth and dry it straight away, and never soak it. We think it looks as good sitting still on a shelf as it does mid-jump, so pop it beside a pot of pens or tuck it into a gift for a smile.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Plastic & metal |
| Length |
5cm |
| Width |
4cm |
| Height |
4.5cm |
| Weight |
0.013KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the wind-up dog?
It measures 5cm long, 4cm wide and 4.5cm tall, small enough to sit in your palm or tuck into a pocket or gift bag.
How does the wind-up dog work?
Turn the white key on its side a few times, set the dog on a flat surface and let go, and the wind-up mechanism makes it jump.
What is the toy made from?
It is made from plastic and metal, with a smooth, glossy cream body and black and red details on the face.
What colours is the dog?
The dog has a cream body with black floppy ears, a black patch over one eye, a black nose, a red tongue and a white winding key.
How should I clean it?
As general good practice, wipe it with a soft damp cloth and dry it straight away, and avoid soaking it, as it has a winding mechanism.
Does it make a good small gift?
Yes, it is a cheerful little wind-up toy that slips easily into a gift bag or parcel and suits anyone who enjoys simple, playful fun.