Description
This little wind-up toy is a swimming fish moulded in plastic, with a small white key at its side that you turn to wind it. It comes in three varieties: a marlin, a shark in grey and a shark in blue. The marlin has a long pointed bill, a tall striped dorsal fin and a teal and silver body marked with pink stripes. Both sharks have a rounded snout, a triangular dorsal fin and a forked tail, and the blue shark has a white belly. Each fish is made in jointed sections from head to tail and measures 11.3cm long, 4.1cm wide and 4.9cm tall, so it sits easily in the palm of a hand. You receive one fish, chosen at random from the three, so we cannot promise which variety will arrive.
Turn the key and it is ready for a moment of simple, old-fashioned play. Being light and pocket-sized, it travels well in a bag or a coat pocket and tucks into a toy box, a desk drawer or a shelf of small curiosities without taking up any room. The sea creature designs give it plenty of character, from the marlin's sharp bill to the sharks' wide grins, and it brings a cheerful note to a playroom, a study or a bedside table.
The body is plastic, with the fins and tail moulded to match and the white wind-up key set on the underside near the front. Its surface is smooth, so a wipe with a damp cloth, followed by a soft dry one, keeps it looking bright. Wind the key gently and stop as soon as you feel it tighten, which is good practice for any wind-up toy. Wrapped on its own or tucked in alongside a larger present, it makes a small, cheerful gift with plenty of fun packed into very little space.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Length |
11.3cm |
| Width |
4.1cm |
| Height |
4.9cm |
| Weight |
0.013KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the wind-up fish?
Each fish measures 11.3cm long, 4.1cm wide and 4.9cm tall. It is small enough to sit in the palm of a hand or slip into a pocket.
What is the swimming fish made from?
It is made from plastic, with smooth moulded fins and a moulded tail, and it has a small white key for winding it up.
How do I wind the toy up?
Turn the small white key on its underside a few times, gently, and stop as soon as you feel the mechanism begin to tighten.
How should I clean the wind-up fish?
Wipe it over with a damp cloth and then dry it with a soft dry cloth. This is good general practice for a plastic toy.
Does the swimming fish make a good gift?
Yes. It is small, light and full of character, so it makes a cheerful gift on its own or tucked in alongside a larger present.