FunwaresLaunch Rocket for Kids, Soars and Whistles 250 FT, 2 Whistling Foam Rockets, 100% Kid Powered Fun Kids Outdoor Toy, Boys and Girls Age 8+

What a great little toy! I got this for my grandson as something he can get outside and do. It's well-made and super easy to do, although read the safety precautions first before using it. Because you are stretching a band toward your face, you should wear goggles to protect the eyes. There is a certain place to hold the rockets to avoid damaging them when stretching, and it tells you how far to stretch the band, plus there are other care instructions to ensure it lasts and continues to work well. You simply feed the velcro foot straps through the loops and secure the pedals to your feet. The band connects both your feet together, so while lying on your back, you move your feet apart, use the hook on the rocket to grab the band, stretch it back, and use your feet to aim. Raise your feet higher in the air to shoot higher, and pull back on the band more to shoot faster (up to a certain limit). I tested it in my house by shooting just across 2 rooms at a lower angle and not at a super fast speed, but it worked great and surprisingly whistled even though it wasn't going that fast. As soon as the weather breaks, we're going to get outside and try it. I'm sure my grandson is going to love playing with this. I would just make sure when using it outside that you stick to large open areas so the rockets don't end up on roofs and in trees, as is typical with these kinds of toys, although they seem to sell replacement bands, as it tells you in the instructions where to unscrew and attach new ones when they wear out, which is nice, so likely you can also buy additional rockets if you lose any.

The launchers do not come with "1 spare Latex band" as advertised on the box cover.

I never saw or handled the toy(s) purchased/shipped to the grandkids. I was told they liked it; however, I cannot directly describe the use/durability/value of the items.

We have only had it for a full day and it hasn’t had constant use. Just a little yesterday and some today. It’s already snapped and I have no idea if replacement bungees are available or how to contact anyone to find out. It was fun while it lasted but considering how short it lasted it’s a dollar store toy value and I paid way too much. Bummed kids and parents

The media could not be loaded. A month or so when I can actually try this outside, and we don't have 3 foot of snow that will bury it, never to be found again, I will find out if it actually will travel 250 feet! I have included a video talking about all contents, and the need to buy safety glasses, and the launcher should never be used without safety glasses. If indeed the launcher has the power necessary to launch the rocket 250 feet, the recoil from a rubber band braking might have significant energy associated with it.While the manufacturer doesn't mention it, the picture on the box shows a kid wearing what appears to be very long soccer socks. Anyone who has ever snapped a rubber band knows what the recoil feels like. Well this is no small rubber band we are dealing with here.I tried out the shoes that come with this wearing size 14 ee slippers (so as not to dirty them with my outside shoes.) I can vouch for the fact that the straps can fit size 14, but I think that Shaq might have an issue with his size 22's. I suppose Shaq could sew on a little extra Velcro to each strap... I'm ranking these as a 5 star product at least until I have a chance to try it outside.

While this was a fun product to play with I was a little d disappointed on the distance these travel when launched. The rockets are made from a foam type material which isn’t really heavy enough to go too far which depending on where you are using them May work for you. They are simple to use and your kids will enjoy them.

With this new Funwares Launch Rocket Toy for Kids, a child's legs are the catapult, and he/she will send foam-tipped rockets whistling as they fly through the air over 250 feet!Just pull, aim, and launch the rocket. The ZING immediate gratification factor is huge!This cool new toy is basically a big slingshot that you hook onto your feet lying on your back. Then you will send your rockets catapulting into the distance as they whistle loudly across the sky.Note that absolutely no assembly is required for this outdoor toy designed for boys and girls ages 8 years and older.Note the launch rocket set includes durable strap-on foot pads and two screamer rockets.Manufactured in China.

It’s been fun trying to see who can shoot it the furthest. You do have to lay down on the ground though, which isn’t what we prefer. The retail price is currently set at $20. Wait until it goes on sale and then makes a great Easter Basket addition or stocking stuffer.