1978 MATTEL VERTIBIRD ELICOTTERO CARABINIERI \"COMPLETE / WORKING ORDER\" For Sale

Ciao y\'all and welcome Vertibird Nation...
This Elicottero Carabinieri set is basically a new opened item that has been upfitted with its decals and tested for functionality.It is 100% complete and operates wonderfully!!!Set includes all factory accessories and paperwork.You get the burning building, landing pad control center, flagpole, instruction manual, original decals sheets, helicopter tail hook, x2 road barriers, ladder, victim, & rescue basket.As an added bonus, I\'m tossing in a custom VBN radar screen and a pilot insert to sweeten the deal.This unit has been cleaned, serviced, lubricated, adjusted and thoroughly tested. All controls and functions check out A-Okay.The battery hub and control console are in beautiful condition functionally and cosmetically.The helicopter and propeller are in outstanding overall condition. The propeller has both red rubber ends intact. Units runs smooth forward, backward and hovers steady.Both control levers operate smoothly. (See operational video)The battery compartment is super clean. Terminals are corrosion free in solid condition; batteries make great contact.The original box is in very good overall condition. All box end flaps are intact.The set comes with everything pictured.As always, all pictures and video are that of which you are purchasing.
I highly recommend using fresh Rayovac D cell batteries. In my opinion, they give best point of contact to battery tray terminals.
A FEW TIPS...
* BE SURE TO INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE PROPER DIRECTION...SEE DIAGRAM INSIDE THE ROOF OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
* BE SURE TO OPERATE YOUR VERTIBIRD PERIODOCALLY TO KEEP THE MOTOR LOOSE & RUNNING SMOOTH
* NEVER STORE YOUR VERTIBIRD IN HIGH HEAT ENVIRONMENTS
* NEVER STORE YOUR VERTIBIRD WITH BATTERIES INSIDEVBN\'s goal is to provide you with a fully functional unit.Please keep in mind these toys are over 50 years old.I source parts and spend the time needed to get them repaired and correct as possible.I started refurbishing Vertibirds in March of 2023. Since then, I have reworked and sold hundreds affordable units to happy clients of all ages.Larger more robust shipping boxes are now being used to help insure safe arrival.So, do yourself or a loved one a true service, and give the gift of a yesteryear classic. Thank you all for keeping those 1970s memories alive!Units are sold as is no returns.
Keep\'m Flying
Cheers!!
VBN\" Relive Yesteryear Today\"