Glide Crane

Principle

The toy uses gravity to glide down a string. The object is to pick up plastic spherical rings.

Interaction

One end of the string is tied to the wall. The string is threaded through the car. The child controls the other end of the string. Lifting up on it will move the car away: lowering it will bring it back. The hook on the car will snag the rings and bring them back to the child.

Safety

The toy is made of inexpensive, durable, plastic parts and string. It is intended for children who would not try to swallow any parts of it.