Woodpeckers Peck On Wood

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A wind-up toy that is a small tractor, a character from Thomas the Tank Engine. But the drive mechanism is a bit unusual. When it is wound up, the toy vibrates, and because it has a brush underneath, with nylon bristles, it moves in a random way around the table.

Then a woodpecker that slides down a wooden pole, pecking as it goes. This is sometimes known as a 'stick and slip' mechanism. This toy is dual function, since the central piece of wood is actually a pencil. Of course the more you sharpen it, the less wood there will be for the woodpecker to peck!

Finally, a 'premium incentive' item, an item that a company will send to customers, or maybe prospective customers. There are three pieces of card that have been cut and folded, although they pack flat so that the item can be sent through the post. It is an assembly puzzle, and once you fold everything together correctly, you have a three dimensional solid (hexagon?) with the logo of the company on it as well.