Barnstormer

Here it is, the Barnstormer by Jasman Toys. The new Dareplane look-alike product. This little known addition to the Jasman (The same maker of the Vertibird clone, Chopper Command) line has been for sale on ebay for quite a few months (oh my how people are being ripped off!). At the same time it was being sold at Kay Bee. In a letter from Jasman, they claim that the Barnstormer should reappear in Kay Bee stores after the New York toy show in Feb of 2002. That means it should be available now. The plane sells for around $15.00.

Jasman Toys says that Kay Bee stores are the only ones that carry the Barn Stormer. They suggest that you check with your local retailer for availability.

	I purchased a Barnstormer and have taken it for a quick spin. The plane was packaged in a simple box with a clear plastic "window." Upon opening the package, I was skeptical. The plane did not seem to have the same quality and attention to detail that their Chopper Command product did. After a little assembly, I had the plane together. I was still skeptical. I noticed that the plane was devoid any elevator controls. How did you make it go up and down? The cord that connected the plane to the tower is simply a power cord to for the propeller. To make a long story short, "this ain 't no Dareplane." I never did get it off the ground. The bulk of the connecting cord seemed to make the plane fly in strange directions. Even if I could have gotten the plane aloft, There was no way to make it loop or dive. The plane is totally dependant on speed to get it off the ground. Perhaps bending the wings could get it off the ground. Disappointed, I put the plane away. For 15 bucks, maybe it's worth it.... Naaaw its not. This thing doesn't even come close to a Dareplane. Totally the opposite of Chopper Command. What a shame. I wish Jasman would have put more effort into this product. Oh well.