Lamb, Bree; Toy Design

Redbull© Wingman

The Wingman is the first action-sports inspired toy collaboration with Red Bull©. It’s a new take on the traditional Styrofoam airplane, using a fresh innovative form and eco friendly materials. Instead of Styrofoam, the body is constructed of Bagasse fiber- a lightweight, but strong and sturdy plant-based fiber material. There is no motor or remote control, the user simply throws the Wingman and lets the wind take it. If throwing from great heights the user may employ the analog timer (up to 2 minutes in 3 second increments) in which the hinge will spring open and a parachute will pop out, safely guiding the Wingman to the ground.  Additionally there is a vibration activated, coin cell music chip embedded in the form that plays Dubstep music, simulating the atmosphere of videos of Red Bull© athletes using real Wingsuits.

Materials:

Body: Bagasse/Wheatstraw fiber  

-       sturdy, strong

-       handle hot and cold

-       no plastic or wax lining

-        made from sugarcane and wheat fibers, annually renewable resources

-       fully compostable

Music Chip: “Chip on Board” (COB) CMOS LSI IC ($7.95)

-       Micro speaker

-       Coin cell

-       Plays repeatable 128 note tune, vibration activated

Timer: Plastic molded into Bagasse body

Dimensions: 24” length, 24” wingspan, 20” footspan

Weight: 12 Ounces

Price: $34.99 retail USD

Target Market: Children ages 7 and up