- Powered by air being released from the balloon, turning the rotor blades.
- It Can reach heights of up to 60m, letting out a whistle as it goes.
- Specially designed Heli-wings, where the blades are enclosed within a safety ring.
- For safe use indoor and out.
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Model NumberSM1118
Assembly RequiredNo
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Product Description
A balloon powered helicopter that can fly up to 20m high
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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We had minutes of fun before it broke but to be fair it was only a stocking filler last Christmas.
Great idea but could do better
Great idea but could do better
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Bought as a gift for my son, broke on the first day! not very pleased
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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This was one of several toys, including three "Science Museum"-branded gadgets, that we bought for a flight-themed "Science Weekend" with my nephews aged 5, 8 and 10.
This toy should demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion, often stated as "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction".
To operate the helicopter, you blow up the balloon and attach it to the helicopter blades. Air is released from the balloon, channelling down the blades to be released at their tips, which should cause the helicopter to fly - up to 50m high according to the Amazon, though the box only claims 20m.
I wasn't expecting it to fly to such heights, and would have been happy with any significant lift, but we could only get it to spiral half-heartedly to the ground. Two balloons were supplied. They were flimsy and burst after a couple of attempts to get the helicopter to fly. An alternative product is this Balloon Helicopter Novelty Toy at a fraction of the price. I haven't tried it, so I don't know if it is better, but it could scarcely be worse.
On the whole, we were very disappointed with the Science Museum toys, but I have to say that this was the worst. We just couldn't get it to fly at all, so it didn't provide any fun, and the only educational tip we learned was "don't buy the Science Museum's gadgets."
This toy should demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion, often stated as "for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction".
To operate the helicopter, you blow up the balloon and attach it to the helicopter blades. Air is released from the balloon, channelling down the blades to be released at their tips, which should cause the helicopter to fly - up to 50m high according to the Amazon, though the box only claims 20m.
I wasn't expecting it to fly to such heights, and would have been happy with any significant lift, but we could only get it to spiral half-heartedly to the ground. Two balloons were supplied. They were flimsy and burst after a couple of attempts to get the helicopter to fly. An alternative product is this Balloon Helicopter Novelty Toy at a fraction of the price. I haven't tried it, so I don't know if it is better, but it could scarcely be worse.
On the whole, we were very disappointed with the Science Museum toys, but I have to say that this was the worst. We just couldn't get it to fly at all, so it didn't provide any fun, and the only educational tip we learned was "don't buy the Science Museum's gadgets."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Short-lived fun.
We received this educational toy as a gift for our son. It was fun to see it fly but the toy did not last more than a few gos. It also seems a bit over-priced for what it is.
Published 5 months ago by Daisy
FUN FUN FUN
This was fun but not very durable. Fun while it lasted but didn;t last long enough. wouldn't but again. But fun
Published 6 months ago by shir
Balloon Helicopter
This product should have been fascinating, but unfortunately, it tends to turn upside down when in operation, which spoils the effect. Read more
Published 6 months ago by walter
Good Buy
I bought this for my little boy's birthday and in fairness it is too old for him as he didn't like the noise it makes but as always with science museum it is a great product and I... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kev
Doesn't really work
Maybe if you're some kind of Balloon Helicopter expert this would work OK but I found the supplied balloons had too long and floppy a neck to actually work. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. A. Serlin
balloon is disappointingly inadequate
I bought this for my husband as he is into anything aeronautic but the balloon just didn't seem to be the right type for the purpose and we gave up in the end, planning to try a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Fufa
Both a copter and a squeaker
My 5 year old son received this as a present on his birthday. It was a bit fiddly to attach the balloon to the blades but once we'd got the knack it flew brilliantly and squeaks... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Me
balloon copter
great fun for the grandkids, but fiddly to operate and half the time it doesn't go up, but sideways or down. but who cares its only a fiver
Published 20 months ago by sidnee
Up up and away!
this was a present for a friend's 12 year old son! He loved playing with it and it kept him amused for hours!
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by Mrs. V. Curtis
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