Flying Reindeer!!!

[Charlie E]

The reindeer is old news, but for those that do shows this might be an attention grabber.  I bought this for my grandsons 12th birthday on December 30th. Gonna be hard to let it go.  I don't know why when you post videos they have to be downloaded. Just imagine the reindeer spinning in the photo if you don't want to download the video.  

 

Edited December 22, 2025 by Charlie E

[Dan]

That's pretty neat. I saw a lot of those levitators on Amazon and thought they were cool. Does the item need to be pretty balanced on the floating disc to work?

[rjweb]

That's cool, RJ

[Charlie E]

2 hours ago, Dan said:

That's pretty neat. I saw a lot of those levitators on Amazon and thought they were cool. Does the item need to be pretty balanced on the floating disc to work?

Yes. but it's not that difficult unless it's too big, odd shaped or top heavy. I balanced a few things on it and just had trouble with one. This tree and dice were no trouble and the tree is 8" tall. It says not to use metal but I don't think it's a problem if it's non ferrous. I put a brass mouse on it and it worked. This is the one I bought. 

Edited December 23, 2025 by Charlie E

[Scrappile]

Looks like it might be worn out before Santa gives it to your grandson!  Pretty neat.  Kids of today have things we couldn't even dream up when I was a kid.  I would not trade the times to be growing up, but I do admit they have some awesome things.

[jerry walters]

I agree with you Paul.  But some of the gifts we had back then were amazing.  They will always be treasured in our hearts and minds.

Jerry

[Charlie E]

4 hours ago, Scrappile said:

Looks like it might be worn out before Santa gives it to your grandson!  Pretty neat.  Kids of today have things we couldn't even dream up when I was a kid.  I would not trade the times to be growing up, but I do admit they have some awesome things.

You’re right. I went ahead and wrapped it so I’d stop playing with it. I’m so glad we didn’t have cell phones and video games. I try to find gifts for my grandchildren that make them want to get outside, be creative, or use their imagination.

[Scrappile]

I held off getting a cell phone for many years but finally caved.  Got a prepaid for $49 on sale at Walmart.  As far as I can tell, it does everything my wife's and kids' much more expensive phones do.  We'll see how long it lasts.  I have to admit they are addictive.  The Family was teasing me for being on it a lot after years of me complaining about them doing the very same thing.  I tell them to "hush, I have to catch up!"  My son asked me if I had reached the end of the internet yet.  I do have to admit I had real fun with my son, playing Spades.  I think it is the card game I played with my brothers in VN.   I swear when we started playing this past week, I could smell the scent of wet canvas tent. 

[wombatie]

Oh wow that is so cool.  I love it.  I would buy another one.

Marg