Legler Wooden Pull-Back Airplane: Speed & Imaginative Play

The Legler Pull-Back Airplane is a small wooden vehicle with four rubber wheels. Pull it backwards and release it, and the mechanism propels it forward, turning a simple action into races and imaginary flights.

A small airplane for floor play

It measures approximately 9 × 10 × 5 cm, making it easy to handle during play. The rubber wheels let it roll across indoor surfaces, while its compact size makes it easy to combine with roads, blocks or other vehicles.

Ways to play

• Make a runway: mark a starting line and see how far the airplane travels.
• Invent destinations: turn different parts of the room into airports or arrival points.
• Create stories: combine it with figures, constructions or other vehicles.
• Explore cause and effect: vary how far it is pulled back and observe the resulting movement.

Materials and age

It is made from FSC-certified wood and the manufacturer recommends it for ages 2 to 6+. Sold individually.

It is a pretend-play vehicle with a pull-back mechanism, not a specific Montessori material. Its main appeal is the movement and the stories children can create around the airplane.

Discover the Pull-Back Airplane and more pretend-play ideas at Bimbi Montessori.