Customer Reviews

Go Fly A Kite 32004 Flamingo Windwheel

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I thought that this was a cute yard decoration, however, with any wind it comes apart and is difficult to put back together. Even though there has not been any windstorms and it is in a protected area, after about two weeks of display, it has come apart and I cannot put it back together again.

I like bright colors. I like things that move. I have a whole bunch of pinwheels and other bright colored decorations that spin in the wind, and I thought this would be a great addition.

It was far more difficult to assemble than the simple pinwheels. The various parts hold thier shapes and curves through the tension of the plastic framework. It's difficult to not only get the tension, but then insert the pieces of the frame into each other.

After I assembled it, it looked magnificent! When I made the tail spin by hand, it looked beautiful. All the parts moved smoothly. I was sure that it had been worth the effort to put it together.

I stuck it in the yard near some pinwheels. Nothing. It pretty much just sat there, every now and then turning a little bit. Obviously a little more wind was needed. A couple days later, my wish came true -- sort of.

It was a moderately windy day. I looked outside and saw my pinwheels spinning with delight. Then I looked towards the flamingo. All that was left was the bottom half of the stake. The bird was in four pieces scattered across my side yard. I still haven't found the top half of the stake. I think it fell under my deck, not to be seen for a few years.

All in all, I was very disappointed. I'm probably just going to stick with simple pinwheels for now.

Received my flamingo windwhirl yesterday and while assembling, was very impressed with the quality of contruction of this product. The manufacturer thought of everything to make sure this "piece of art" remains secure. I have no worries while displaying it in my favorite area of my garden. It is large and very vibrant! The colors mix well with my flower beds and I enjoy looking at it especially when the wind picks up!

This is supposed to be an outdoor item, but it didn't even last through the summer. The wind broke the plastic piping. And the material started to unravel.

Love the Flamingo - remember to off-set the tail feathers and any gentle breeze will make it spin, did replace the pole with a steel rod, the two piece didn't feel like it would survive a stiff wind.

Flamingo's don't come cheap, but this one is, and that is what makes the difference. That is, the difference is whether you should buy such a novelty item.

Do you know someone coming or going to Florida or the Islands? Don't they need a reminder? How could one forget when looking at this very large brightly color pinwheel Flamingo. I say very large because I had trouble getting it into the back of my SUB vehicle. I had to take out a few pins out from the tail first.

I purchased at ..full.. price a similar pinwheel bird. It seemed to go together so simply. I found the trick is getting it to stay together. For such a large pinwheel it is on a very slim pole which nicely goes into the ground.

Being in Florida we usually have balmy breezes, but nothing seemed to move the tail's wheel. Once the wind did find the tail, I believe it could have ground corn, or moved time backwards. The strong gusts of wind would in time send parts of the tail flying in all directions. The front part of the bird would then bend to the ground. Then usually a cat would pounce on it, bringing it to the ground.

This is a fun item and with a little adjustment should work just fine. One might want to either glue or make sure the tail pinwheel parts are securely inserted into their proper holes. I would also suggest permanently erecting the pole, with a brace for the pole's two part connection.

For the low price, bright colors, and rapid slick movement, take a chance and watch a bit Flamingo Pinwheel happiness.