Bass & Bass – “UFO” Spring-Loaded Flying Rocket

Description

This flying rocket from Bass & Bass works thanks to a spring mechanism integrated into its handle. By pressing the base against the rotor several times, you load the internal spring; upon release, the four-bladed metal rotor spins at high speed and rises several meters into the air, simulating the flight of a "flying saucer."

Main features

• Stamped tin construction with painted finish in vibrant red, yellow, green, and black tones.

• High-strength steel spring, manually rechargeable without the need for batteries.

• Four-bladed metal rotor, balanced for stable and prolonged flight.

• Outer guide ring that protects the blades and facilitates rotor placement before each launch.

• Box with retro design in 50s style, ideal as a gift or for vintage toy collectors.

Technical specifications

• Materials:

  • Body and rotor: stamped tin

  • Spring: stainless steel

• Rotor diameter: approximately 12 cm

• Total launcher height: approximately 15 cm

• Weight: approximately 120 g

• Recommended age: 3 years and up (use under adult supervision due to metal parts and risk of impact).

• How to use:

  1. Fit the rotor onto the base's axle, inside the guide ring.

  2. Press the base against the rotor (10–15 presses) to load the spring.

  3. Release the rotor to watch it ascend and spin in the air.

Why we like it

• Pure mechanical fun: No batteries, teaches children principles of energy and motion.

• Nostalgic aesthetic: Its vintage design delights both children and adults.

• Outdoor activity: Encourages coordination and active play in the garden or park.

• Surprising gift: A reinvented classic that stands out from electronic toys.