Description
This traditional skydiver toy pairs a little red figure with a red and white parachute that opens wide as it drifts back to earth. The canopy is made of polyester and divided into bold red and white panels, with the word Skydiver printed across the white panels in a looping blue script. Beneath the canopy sits a fine blue mesh skirt, and a single navy ribbon runs down to the hands of the polypropylene plastic figure, who hangs with arms raised, ready for the drop. Opened out, the parachute measures about 42cm across, the figure stands about 10cm tall, and the whole toy is about 60cm tall overall.
This is play at its simplest: toss the skydiver high, let the canopy fill with air, and watch the little figure float slowly back down. It suits open spaces, from a garden on a still afternoon to a park or a beach, and it is the kind of old-fashioned toy that many grown-ups remember fondly from their own childhood. That makes it a cheerful present for anyone who enjoys a classic pastime, and at just 0.02KG it is light enough to slip into a pocket, a bag or a small gift alongside something else.
Because the figure is fixed to the parachute by one single ribbon rather than a web of separate strings, the parachute cannot get tangled, so each throw is spent playing rather than unpicking knots. Between flights, wipe the figure with a damp cloth, shake the canopy out and fold it loosely around the ribbon before putting it away. For a gift, we like it folded neatly into its retro illustrated box, ready to be opened and sent straight up into the sky.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Skydiver figure: plastic (PP); parachute: polyester |
| Length |
42cm |
| Width |
42cm |
| Height |
60cm |
| Weight |
0.02KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the parachute?
Opened out, the parachute measures about 42cm across. The figure is about 10cm tall, and the whole toy is about 60cm tall overall.
What is the skydiver toy made from?
The little skydiver figure is made from polypropylene plastic, and the parachute canopy is made from lightweight polyester fabric.
Will the parachute get tangled?
No. The figure is attached to the parachute by one single ribbon rather than separate strings, so the parachute cannot get tangled between throws.
What colours is it?
The figure is bright red. The canopy has red and white panels with Skydiver written in blue script, and it has a blue mesh skirt and a navy ribbon.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the plastic figure with a damp cloth when needed. Shake out the polyester canopy and fold it loosely around the ribbon before storing it.
Is it heavy?
Not at all. The whole toy weighs just 0.02KG, so it is light enough to float gently down and easy to carry in a pocket or bag.