American-Retro Yellow Jacket Classic Pedal Airplane

by American Retro

Product Features

• Inspired by the 1941 steel craft u.s. Army patrol plane
• Made of the same heavy gauge steel just like the originals
• Windshield, steering wheel, exhaust prods, hood scoops, propeller and hub caps are all chrome
• The propeller turns as the plane is pedaled
• Features a padded seat

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 45.5 x 13.5 x 35 inches ; 45 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 45 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000066EVV
• Item model number: AR-1004
• Our recommended age: 4 - 5 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,847 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The greatly loved 1941 Steelcraft U.S. Army Patrol Plane inspired our pedal planes. Our plane is made of the same heavy guage steel, just like the originals. We added chrome and lots of it. Our windshield, steering wheel, exhaust prots, hood scoops, propeller and hub caps are all chrome. When this plane is pedaled, the propeller turns. Plane features a padded seat. Ages 2 to 6 years old and adult supervision required.

Product Description

The famous 1941 Steelcraft U.S. Army Patrol Plane inspired our pedal plane. Our plane is made of heavy gauge steel just like the originals. But we added chrome and lots of it. Our windshield, steering wheel, hubcaps, exhaust ports, hood scoops, and propeller are all chrome. When this plane is pedaled, the propeller turns. We make this model in several color combinations. The original U.S. Patrol in deep silver gray, trimmed in red with blue graphics and a red padded seat. We have the Yellow Jacket which is black, trimmed in yellow with a yellow padded seat. The Speed Pilot is red, trimmed in white with a white padded seat. The Air Knight is white, trimmed in red with a red padded seat.

For ages 2 to 6.

Features:

• Overall Dimensions: Length 45.5", body width 13.5", wing spread 35"
• Materials: Heavy gauge steel, vinyl padded seat
• Wheels: Steel (10" dia in front, 8" in the rear) rubber in front, 5/8" in rear
• Finish: Scratch resistant, rust resistant, child safe, non-toxic powder coating

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the $$$, November 27, 2009

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D. C. Haskell (Monrovia, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: American-Retro Yellow Jacket Classic Pedal Airplane (Toy)

My son LOVED LOVED LOVED this airplane.
That being said, within days, the nuts fall off. His steering wheel comes off daily, and I have to rebolt it on.
A tire broke within a month, and we had to order a replacement from the store we bought it from. And the manufacturer charged us for the new tire (according to the store).
The propeller doesn't turn properly.
Over all, just very disappointed in the mechanics.
Just not worth the $$$ for all the labor involved.

2.0 out of 5 stars Sick of cheap junk!, September 1, 2009

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Mary Anne Funk "Mary Anne" (Dover, DE) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: American-Retro Yellow Jacket Classic Pedal Airplane (Toy)

We have been trying to get our grandson - who LOVES airplanes - a ride on plane for 2 months now. We decided to go with the metal pedal plane thinking it would be better quality than the battery powered one we ordered twice. Well guess what....this box comes half open, bolts are missing, one of the snaps holding the leather around the seat is off, the leather looks worn and the metal just looks cheap. I'm sure my grandson will love it just because it's a plane he can ride in but for $300 I do expect something in brand new condition with all the parts present!! We considered sending it back to get a new one but we've done that twice now and the poor kid keeps asking where his plane is! Amazon should screen companies better - I'm not sure I'll be ordering from Amazon again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Non-Conventional Gift, June 20, 2009

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L. Ortiz (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: American-Retro Yellow Jacket Classic Pedal Airplane (Toy)

What a great toy. My son LOVES it! Why get a plain trike when you can ride around in an airplane?? The plane is super durable. No complaints!