Windmill Toys, Models & Kits

Water Pump Windmill Item Number: WPWM These iconic windmills used to be seen all across America. They were used to pump water out of the ground, making it possible to have fresh water for cattle, irrigation, or for draining low-lying areas of land. Though many are still in operation, they are getting fewer and farther between. A few dedicated enthusiasts have bought a put them together - you can still find (or make) parts for some models. Charlie grew up on farms in the Midwest and decided to make a model of this vanishing piece of American farm history. It measures 15 inches tall. The base is 5 inches square. from the front of the rotor to the back of the tail is almost 7 inches. The rotor and rotor ball bearing are made from recycled parts, re-machined for this purpose. Rotor spins nicely. The base and platform are painted white, while the tower, tail and rotor are left natural metal. Each windmill is signed and numbered on the bottom. This is sure to please any windmill collector, technology enthusiast, farmers young and old, and about anyone who likes a sharp handmade model. We ship anywhere in the world with a sturdy box and good packing material to protect your model. Only $29.95 USD

16 Inch Windmill Item Number: W16 This 16.5 inch tall windmill's rotor turns in the wind or the breeze from a fan.The nacelle (generator housing) turns 360 a full degrees. Painted realisicly, green base and gloss white tower, nacelle and rotor. The rotor is 11.5 inches in diameter. (A kit of this same windmill is available and listed below.) Click here for video of this windmill turning in wind. Makes a fun toy or conversation piece that demonstrates how a wind turbine work. Only $19.95 USD

Child's Colorful Toy Windmill Item Number: WCHC The Child's Colorful Windmill is 9 inches tall. The rotor is 5.25 inches in diameter. Small children can play with it and learn some of the basics of the windmill. Bright yellow rotor spins nicely and the red nacelle rotates a full 360 degrees. The hand turned base is painted green to represent grass. The tower is a beautiful rich blue. One person when viewing all of the windmill line said, "I just like the cute little fat windmill!" This design is courtesy of my wife who pointed out that babies and toddlers love bright colors. I give these to daycares in our area so little ones can learn about the new clean ways we are making power. Windmills will be an important part of their world! Only $19.95 USD

Windmill Kit Item number: WKIT16R Have fun learning about windmills while building this working model! Educational and fun activity for ages 7 to adult. Windmill kit takes approximately 30 minutes to assemble. When it is finished, paint and decorate. Now it is ready for some wind, either outside or from a fan indoors. Fact filled instruction sheet gives much interesting historical and contemporary info on the windmill. Click here for video of how to assemble the rotor for the windmill. (Kit is also available assembled and painted realisticly as item W16, above.) Only $19.95 USD

Whirly Gig Item Number: WG A flying toy that you launch with a two-hand twist. Soars to amazing heights! This great folk toy demonstrates the principle of the windmill's rotor or the airplane's propeller. Place the stick between you hands. Push one hand toward you and the other away and the whirlygig's rotor lifts is high into the air. Fun toy for kids 8 to adult. Only $1.95 USD

International Orders: May require additional cost for shipping, especially on larger items. We can easily send you a Paypal invoice for the difference.

Alternate Payment: If you wish you can pay with a personal check or money order. Please call for amount of shipping to include. If you are uncomfortable with making payments over the internet, it is fine to call us up and pay with your credit card over the phone. Our phone: 765-563-3504 during business hours 9-5 EST. Our mailing address is: Prairie Wind Toy Co., P.O. Box 428, Brookston, IN 47923-0428. Questions? Don't be bashful about calling -- real people answer our phones!