Helicopter Toy proper name?

[spookess]

My partner had a toy (i think in the 70's) which involved pulling a cord through a toy helicopter which then made it spin up into the air. Does anyone know what the proper name for this toy was? It is his 40th birthday coming up and i would love to find one for him as this was his favourite toy as a child!

Even if you are not 100% sure of the name let me know and i will investigate.

Thanks in advance!!

[sixtyten]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

Can't recall the name. I had one
I keep thinking of Twirly something..

this site has similar type toys
http://www.anticsonline.co.uk/720_1.html

[Heather74]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

Our Darren that wont do!! Get looking harder

[sixtyten]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

You'd be hard pressed to find a vintage one, as they usually got lost after a few flights

[Heather74]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

closest yet

[sixtyten]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

Yes, nowadays they seem to have the ripcord device attached.
The 70's ones were a separate pull cord.
Scrub Whirly..I'm thinking of the Verti-Bird/Twirly Bird, which was a completely different toy

[Heather74]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

Mmmm we'll find it

[sixtyten]

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Also.. you can pick up proper remote control ones for around £20. Much better than the old ripcord ones

[Heather74]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?


More like this??

[sixtyten]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

WOW! Want one! Thats more like it

[sixtyten]

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[Heather74]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

All eye's on Ebay

You get all the best photo's Dazza

[sixtyten]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

1970's Batman related?? will cost a bomb

[Heather74]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

Aww I only have a missile

[sixtyten]

Re: Helicopter Toy proper name?

All eye's on Ebay

You get all the best photo's Dazza

Only after you give me the name