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Wooden Balloon-Powered Racing Car Toy

£695
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Description

This little wooden racing car toy runs on nothing more than a breath of air. Blow up its red balloon, set the car down on a flat surface and let go: as the air rushes out of the back, it sends the car racing forwards. The body is painted a soft sage green, with a number 3 on its sides and top, grille lines at the nose and an open cockpit. Four chunky black wooden wheels with white centres roll on metal axles. It measures 11.7cm long, 6.2cm wide and 3.2cm high, small enough to hold in one hand.

It is a toy made for floor races along a hallway, across a kitchen floor or the length of a table, and the fun starts again every time the balloon is blown up. Lining up a start and seeing how far the car travels on one breath turns into a game of its own. When you would rather keep things simple, the balloon can be removed and the car pushed along by hand like any other wooden toy car, so it carries on being played with long after the balloon races are over. The vintage racing look, with its muted green paint and bold racing numbers, sits nicely on a shelf between games.

It is put together from a plywood and wood body, wooden wheels, metal axles and a balloon of natural rubber latex. At 0.05KG it is light, so it is easy to tuck into a bag or a drawer between races. Looking after it is simple: wipe the painted wood with a soft, slightly damp cloth when it needs it, let it dry naturally, and keep the balloon away from sharp edges and heat so it stays ready for the next run. With its old-fashioned racing looks and clever workings, it makes a cheerful gift for anyone who loves a traditional wooden toy.

Specification
Brand Rex London
Material Car body: plywood & wood; wheels: wood; axles: metal; balloon: natural rubber latex
Length 11.7cm
Width 6.2cm
Height 3.2cm
Weight 0.05KG
Warnings Adult supervision required Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Keep uninflated balloons away from children, and discard any broken balloons immediately. Not for children under 3 years of age.
Frequently Asked

How does the balloon-powered racing car work?

Blow up the red balloon at the back of the car, set it down on a flat surface and let go. The air rushing out of the balloon pushes the car forwards.

Can the car be played with without the balloon?

Yes. The balloon can be removed, and the car can then be pushed along by hand like an ordinary wooden toy car.

How big is the wooden racing car?

It measures 11.7cm long, 6.2cm wide and 3.2cm high, and it weighs 0.05KG, so it is small and light enough to hold in one hand.

What is the racing car made from?

The body is made from plywood and wood, the wheels are wood and the axles are metal. The balloon is made from natural rubber latex.

What colour is the car?

The body is a soft sage green with number 3 racing roundels. The wheels are black with white centres, and the balloon is red.

How do I keep the car clean?

Wipe the painted wood with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let it dry naturally. Avoid soaking it, and keep the balloon away from sharp edges and heat.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and, for products we deliver abroad, internationally. Products we deliver within the UK only say so on their page.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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    Description

    This little wooden racing car toy runs on nothing more than a breath of air. Blow up its red balloon, set the car down on a flat surface and let go: as the air rushes out of the back, it sends the car racing forwards. The body is painted a soft sage green, with a number 3 on its sides and top, grille lines at the nose and an open cockpit. Four chunky black wooden wheels with white centres roll on metal axles. It measures 11.7cm long, 6.2cm wide and 3.2cm high, small enough to hold in one hand.

    It is a toy made for floor races along a hallway, across a kitchen floor or the length of a table, and the fun starts again every time the balloon is blown up. Lining up a start and seeing how far the car travels on one breath turns into a game of its own. When you would rather keep things simple, the balloon can be removed and the car pushed along by hand like any other wooden toy car, so it carries on being played with long after the balloon races are over. The vintage racing look, with its muted green paint and bold racing numbers, sits nicely on a shelf between games.

    It is put together from a plywood and wood body, wooden wheels, metal axles and a balloon of natural rubber latex. At 0.05KG it is light, so it is easy to tuck into a bag or a drawer between races. Looking after it is simple: wipe the painted wood with a soft, slightly damp cloth when it needs it, let it dry naturally, and keep the balloon away from sharp edges and heat so it stays ready for the next run. With its old-fashioned racing looks and clever workings, it makes a cheerful gift for anyone who loves a traditional wooden toy.

    Specification
    Brand Rex London
    Material Car body: plywood & wood; wheels: wood; axles: metal; balloon: natural rubber latex
    Length 11.7cm
    Width 6.2cm
    Height 3.2cm
    Weight 0.05KG
    Warnings Adult supervision required Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Keep uninflated balloons away from children, and discard any broken balloons immediately. Not for children under 3 years of age.
    Frequently Asked

    How does the balloon-powered racing car work?

    Blow up the red balloon at the back of the car, set it down on a flat surface and let go. The air rushing out of the balloon pushes the car forwards.

    Can the car be played with without the balloon?

    Yes. The balloon can be removed, and the car can then be pushed along by hand like an ordinary wooden toy car.

    How big is the wooden racing car?

    It measures 11.7cm long, 6.2cm wide and 3.2cm high, and it weighs 0.05KG, so it is small and light enough to hold in one hand.

    What is the racing car made from?

    The body is made from plywood and wood, the wheels are wood and the axles are metal. The balloon is made from natural rubber latex.

    What colour is the car?

    The body is a soft sage green with number 3 racing roundels. The wheels are black with white centres, and the balloon is red.

    How do I keep the car clean?

    Wipe the painted wood with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let it dry naturally. Avoid soaking it, and keep the balloon away from sharp edges and heat.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and, for products we deliver abroad, internationally. Products we deliver within the UK only say so on their page.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.