Where can i buy rubber bands for the tim bird?

Hello there, when you purchase from Be-Active we are always happy to replace a band. Please communicate with us through your order information so we have all your details to send out a new band. With best wishes, Be-Active

It has a switch to let it flap its wings, but I can't make it "switch" - I can wind it up, but not switch it on. Any ideas?

Sounds like a factory defect, send it back for exchange. I don’t use the switch personally, I just hold it by the wings, wind it up, then throw it.

Classic Tim Flying Bird Onithopter 79000 By Tedco Toys

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Description

🕊️ Soar Beyond Limits with Tim Classic – Where Flight Meets Fun!

ICONIC TIMELESS DESIGN - A vintage-inspired collectible that blends nostalgia with modern quality for kids and adults alike.
STEM LEARNING MADE FUN - Hands-on play that teaches kids the mechanics of flight through engaging, manual operation.
IMPRESSIVE 50 YARD SOAR - Launch TIM Classic and watch it glide effortlessly across rooms or open spaces, sparking awe and curiosity.
DURABLE TEAR PROOF WINGS - Engineered for endless indoor and mild outdoor flights without wear or damage.
AUTHENTIC ORNITHOPTER FLIGHT - Experience the original 1969 French mechanical marvel that flaps its own wings for lifelike soaring.

The Classic Tim Flying Bird Ornithopter 79000 by Tedco Toys is a precision-engineered mechanical bird that flies by flapping its durable, tear-proof wings powered by a rubber band-driven gear system. Designed for kids aged 5 and up, it can soar up to 50 yards indoors or outdoors, offering an engaging STEM learning experience that combines vintage charm with hands-on flight mechanics.

Specifications

ASIN	B07D2LWVBV
Additional Features	Portable
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#150,662 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #26 in Paper Airplane Construction Kits
Brand Name	TEDCO
Color	Red, Whit, Blue
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (180)
Educational Objective	Stem
Included Components	TIM Classic Ornithopter
Item Dimensions	10 x 5.75 x 2.25 inches
Item Weight	3.04 ounces
Manufacturer	Tedco Toys
Manufacturer Part Number	79000
Manufacturer recommended age	5 - 5 years
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	Tim Classic
Model Number	SG_B07D2LWVBV_US
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Players	1
Operation Mode	manual
Power Source	manual winding
Size	Medium
Subject Character	TIM Classic
Theme	Plane
Toy Vehicle Form	Airplane
UPC	885807121581 043067790002
Unit Count	1 Count

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