The evolution of wind-ups begins here!

Bonga might look like an amphibious troop transport from WWII but, in truth, he is more like that first intrepid amoeba who crawled from the pool of life and set out on a long and arduous endeavor as the catalyst from which all living organisms to come would spring forth. But while there’s no great Primordial Ooze that gave rise to wind-ups, Common Descent is certain to have played a role here, as is evidenced by Bonga’s forbearers and his progeny, which includes Le Pinch, who is widely considered to be the highest organized of all the wind-ups.

Not unlike those precursors to highly organized life forms here on Earth, Bonga has a goal and won’t let anything get in his way. Hold his eight feet in your hand and crank the double propeller keys on his side and let him go. Bonga will bound over many hurdles to get to where he’s going. Set up a series of small obstacles and watch him make short work of them!

Bonga is part of a large family of extremely unique windups from designer Chico Bicalho. If you would like what you see with Bonga, you may want to take a look at his ancestors and his offspring to catch a glimpse of what the future of wind-ups may bring.