NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rocket Launcher - Motorized Air Rocket Toy, Launch up to 200 ft, Outdoor Toys & Model Rockets, Gifts for Kids Ages 8-12, Space Toys

This is a lot of fun for my Grandchildren, 5 & 2, we have a blast and it's exciting to see them so happy. Caution though, any breeze may put it on the roof, make sure you have lots of space. Handle with care, but so far so good. I would purchase for them again.

This a great gift!!! It really works well and is rugged enough for someone who can be careful with it (including managing a curious younger brother or sister).Things to know:Must fly in very light or no wind - rocket is light and can be blown sidewaysEven it is blown and flies into the ground it was not harmed and it is so light I was not worried about anyone getting hurt.It has a green light so it can easily flown at dusk when there is less wind - you can easily see it as it goes up and as it comes down.The helicopter return comes down reasonably quickly so if there is wind it doesn’t blow too far awayRecommend an open area at least 100 by 100 feet with no trees20 launches on a charge is great - a lot of playtimeNeeds a weed/grass free launch pad for the propeller - bring a 12 by 12” plywood launch pad if neededAll 3 fins need to be “tucked in” for launch or one may flip up and the rocket won’t fly right for that flightTemptation is to go for the maximum height right away- Don’t!!! Low flights help to check the wind above ground level and when calm even a low flight is pretty spectacular! Only do higher flights when you are sure of the wind.All around this is a spectacular toy!!!

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My husband shoots serious rockets in the Nevada desert, but I gave this to him in his stocking at Cmas and he loved it. Taught the kids how to use it.

Got for my son for Christmas gift. I thought it was an awesome idea. Kid super excited. Charge it and go out in the afternoon to a large open field. Find flat area. Set up, ready to launch. Choose level 1 to start out. Motor and blades star to spin, then go faster, which promptly knocks the rocket on its side. No flight. Try again at level 2. Same thing. Try again at Level 3, same thing. Try holding it in my hand and throwing it. Does a loop and nearly hits me in head, nose dives into ground. Kid says this think sucks.I agree. Thing is a piece of crap. Little tiny propeller. Body is supposed to open and helicopter down, but the problem with that is the body won't stay shut when you're trying to launch it. Any slight breeze flays open the rocket, causing it to tip and nose dive. We returned this rocket and got this one as a replacement (www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBRGJTD7). it's awesome. It actually flies (I'd say it peaked at 75ft), has a larger sturdy propeller and a deploying parachute. Kid loves that one, hated this one.

Esta super cool porq de verdad vuela pero es bien fragil. A mi hijo le duro solo un día porq se le separo una de las astas de abajo y después no quizo volar.

Gave this as a gift and he really loved it. Shipping was perfect, arrived in time-whew! He said the rocket is “pretty awesome!” 😁Happy with this purchase!

This rocket, as so many other reviews mention, is really fun to watch. It goes up satisfyingly high even on the lowest setting, and the highest power is impressive. Watching it come down is a marvel. You’ve probably never seen anything like it and your kids almost surely haven’t either.It’s important to reiterate some others’ points: you do need to make sure you truly have a wide open space and minimal wind. Either of these can really ruin the fun. And resetting the wings behind the clips (and not accidentally releasing them when pressing the launch button) can be a delicate operation. If the kids are easily frustrated with fine motor, somewhat fiddly tasks, this will be a trip to a vale of tears.But if the kids can be happy while being careful, and if they won’t mind the “get the hang of it”-ness of resetting the wings, the reward is well worth it. These rockets have such an innovative design, it’s hard for anyone not to be delighted, and the delight does not wear off quickly.We love this thing.