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Watching planes and boats in motion can inspire a real sense of curiosity about how vehicles work and what they’re capable of. Trains, planes, and automobiles are the classics. But boats and planes? They just have something else about them. Aeroplanes. They’re fascinating. Flying at hundreds of kilometres per hour to carry dozens of people. Parachuting out of them at the lowest point in the sky. Evacuating a plane that’s malfunctioned at high altitude using only a parachute and a prayer. And boats? They’re just a completely different kettle of fish altogether. Boats are an easy mode of transport, especially for taking short rides from one side of a river to the next. But can they really be considered more than that? For certain. There are boats that are built for function and boats that are built for fun. Boats that are built for speed, transport, function, fun and even utility. There’s something about them that’s just impressive and awe inspiring. They’re modern marvels of engineering and craftsmanship which allows us to brave the world’s most beautiful oceans. Aeroplanes take us high up in the sky and can take us to a destination that would have taken years to reach (if it was even a possibility) just a century or two ago. Toy planes and boats are also some of the coolest things out there for collectors and kids.
A plane that inspires creativity, curiosity and helps develop motor skills, is something parents can get behind. Especially if it was well made and officially licensed by one of Australia’s largest airways. The Majorette Diecast Playset Qantas Airport & Vehicles brings the magic of Australia’s most famous airport right to kids’s fingertips. This set inspires creative storytelling, play and development with authentic details and ultra realistic parts. The attention to detail here is incredible with Qantas designing the playset with the real uniforms of their aircrew in mind. It goes as far as even including realistic printing on the car models. But also, the set has four, die-cast aeroplanes made from strong die-cast metal that withstand rough-and-tumble play. The two sets of movable models also have fold out wheels and work as standalone models that kids can share with friends or play with even when the airport isn’t set up. In all, the Majorette Diecast Playset Qantas Airport & Vehicles set comes with an Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, each with foldable landing gear. The set also has a Scania Airport Fire Engine, a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Aircraft Service Vehicle and a Dodge Charger SRT Airport Police Vehicle.
But there’s something about military jets that’s just fantastic. Some (like the Military Diecast Jet Fighter With Sounds Assorted) come in brilliant, bold colours that have become a part of the culture in certain parts of the world, like the Red Arrows from the U.K or Thunderbirds from the United States. The Military Diecast Jet Fighter With Sounds Assorted are something parents can get for their kids as stocking stuffers for Christmas or just because it happened to be on sale at a local toy shop. Built with sound modules and lights that make the toy more interactive and fun, the jet fighter is relatively decently sized.
Boats are an exciting category of toy, especially when they’re automated. Robo boats are just fascinating. Both parents and kids can enjoy this boat toy because it’s simple enough for kids to use but fun enough for adults to come back to. Robo boats are great because kids can safely play with them in water while keeping their hands off the boat itself. It doesn’t matter if it’s a lake, a pool, or the bathtub, these little boats with intelligent water sensors come to life when in contact with water - beeping and flashing as they move around.
The Majorette Diecast Aeroplane Assorted is a pretty cool selection of die-cast vehicles from Majorette, one of the world’s leading model manufacturers since 1964. Their selection of realistic toy plane models in 1:64 scale includes officially licensed models from Boeing, Cessna, and Airbus. With an ultra high attention to detail, these little planes come with spinning propellers, folding landing gear, moveable parts that are made using premium metal and plastic parts that make them durable enough for rough-and-tumble play.
Parents can help inspire imaginative creative play by getting their kids toys that allow them to create their own little air or boat shows. The best way to play with these kinds of toys is to make playtime more interactive by including other family members or even siblings in on the fun. It doesn’t take a lot for collectors or hobbyists to have an inspiring air show or two.