Anyone know where I can get a vintage/retro garden 'windmill'?

[Seahorse]

When I was little (100 years ago) one of my friends Dads had a garden ornament (bird scarer?) that was a small windmill on a pole that a little plastic man appeared to be hand cranking as the wind blew (of course it was the other way round really!). I coveted it terribly I've just been searching ebay and Google in the hopes of finding one to buy but with no joy. Anyone know what I'm talking about and where I might find one?

[seasprout]

Ho crikey I remember these.
My Grandads had a little man that chopped at a stump with his axe.

Now I want one.
But have no idea where from though sorry.

[seasprout]

These Are NOT THEM.... But similar, and unavailable to us. Whirligigs whirlygigs windmills windwheels weathervanes

[bubblewrap]

Is this any use?

Garden Windmill - Google Product Search

[Seahorse]

Oh aye! Those are just the kind of thing! Shame they're North America only but at least 'whirligig' is a new term to search. I *knew* there had to be a proper name for them, thanks!

[jacob marley]

There is one on a pole in my neigbours garden or used to be it has been there as long as i can remember i will se what i can find out about it it is one of them things you see every day and take no notice of.
I made a big windmill useing the centre out of a cycle wheel about two years ago and it has been going round ever since i have to take it down now and again when a sail falls of jacob

[seasprout]

Seahorse....Fancy Making your own... Outdoor projects and plans

No luck anywhere else so far. Yove got me obsesed you know.

I bet I find one in Poundland in the spring.

[Seahorse]

Ha, yes! They'll be in Poundland about two minutes after I've caved and paid an obscene amount for one!

Liking the look of the DIY ones but having to put the credit card in the fridge and hide the rest of the red wine after finding these:

StreetPeddler.com whirligigs

Pink Flamigoes and Hula Girls & Boys! I'm doomed!!!

[jacob marley]

Seahorse....Fancy Making your own... Outdoor projects and plans

No luck anywhere else so far. Yove got me obsesed you know.

I bet I find one in Poundland in the spring.

The fifth one down on the right is the one you want or the one at the top trying to start his car .

seasprout i bet you do not find one of them in poundland jacob

[seasprout]

seasprout i bet you do not find one of them in poundland jacob

I am making this mission number 1 New Years Resolution (sad that I am),

Even if it means posting a plea on the Dark Side. (bbc Message Board)

I'm moving ....I must stop Gardening in my Slippers to Resolution number 2.

StreetPeddler.com whirligigs

Pink Flamigoes and Hula Girls & Boys! I'm doomed!!!

Just been looking at these. Brilliant.
And they post to the UK.

[jacob marley]

How much would the postage be on one of them jacob

[Seahorse]

How much would the postage be on one of them jacob

Far too much! That's why I'm sitting on my hands!

[seasprout]

I'm not giving up on finding a little chopping man.
I have posted on the dark side, and will perhaps post on others.

[Seahorse]

Hope you find two!

[seasprout]

Failing that I will Phone up Korea, I bet they have millions.