location-based skill game. Direction and speed controlled. Also included scoring posts that were electrically operated by contact. Sega Enterprises Inc.: 1968 - Model No. ???? - Helicopter. Coin-operated arcade and location-based skill game. Direction and speed controlled. Also included scoring pads that were electrically operated by contact. Also had an 8-track tape for sound effects. Midway: 1969 - Model No. 601 - Whirly Bird. Coin-operated arcade and location-based skill game. Direction and speed controlled. Also included scoring posts that were electrically operated by contact. 1974 - Model No. 583 - Chopper. Coin-operated arcade and location-based skill game. Direction and speed controlled. Also included scoring target that were light sensor operated. Also had an 8-track tape for sound effects. Mattel: 1973 - Set No. 8263 - Snoopy & His Flyin' Doghouse. An original Mattel product that utilized their VertiBird concept, but instead of a helicopter featured Peanuts cartoon character Snoopy as the "flying ace" on his doghouse (with horizontally attached front propeller). Accessories included "Red Baron" and "German Balloon" cardboard cutout targets and a Charlie Brown & Woodstock flying pylon. A version for the Canadian market (same set number, with the toy actually made in Mexico) also exists featuring bilingual (English/French-language) box and instructions. 1978 - Set No. 2433 (US) / 2433-0980 (Europe) - Dareplane Wingwalker Stunt Set. A completely re-designed version of Mattel's earlier (1972) "Dareplane Stunter" flight toy that had worked on thin, flexible cables (which made it difficult for young kids to properly navigate the plane) and was prone to quick damage, with countless sets being returned for exchange to toy stores and Mattel itself within just a few days after purchase. Having the original cable connections replaced by a solid plastic arm that no longer allowed to do "loops" and the like, the later "Wingwalker" version generally operated in a way that was a lot more similar to the VertiBird concept (even including a sky-hook retractable from the plane, as well as several pick-up items) - in fact, the only thing these two toys had in common was the name. Other than the 1972 "Dareplane," which had been available in North America only, the "Wingwalker" set also was released in Europe, but enjoyed little success on either market and thus disappeared from shelves rather quickly. Simpsons-Sears (Canada): 197? - Set No. ???? - Helicopter. This set contained a yellow chopper, control unit, operating unit, connection gear, cardboard