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Up for sale is a highly sought-after vintage 1970s Mattel VertiBird Airborne Rescue Mission helicopter set (Model No. 9780). This unit has been TESTED with D-cell batteries and the internal motor works! Mechanical Condition:
- MOTOR WORKS: The base motor engages, and the helicopter rotors spin up beautifully.
- CONTROLS WORK: The dual flight control hand throttle levers successfully actuate the mechanical linkages and wire arm.
- SPRING NOTE: The pitch/lift spring on the helicopter head is loose from age, causing the chopper to drop/sag. It will need a minor adjustment or spring replacement for perfect sustained flight.
- The battery compartment is exceptionally clean with no visible corrosion.INCLUDES:
- Original orange motorized base unit and wire arm
- Dual flight control hand throttle
- Yellow VertiBird helicopter with intact rotors
- Original instruction manual
- Original outer box
- Partial "Acme Chemical" burning building cardboard insert and red plastic ladderMISSING:
- This set is INCOMPLETE. It does not include the gray plastic flight deck landing base, the paramedic and victim figures, litter/stretcher, barricades, or skyhook accessories. Cosmetic Condition:
- The outer box shows heavy vintage shelf wear, creasing, missing end flaps, and old tape repairs.
- Please review all photos and the video carefully for exact cosmetic condition and inclusions. Item will be packed securely in a larger heavy-duty box to protect the original packaging during transit. Ships fast!
