Abstract: An aircraft toy adapted to use a gas for providing lift, and comprising a vessel for containing the gas, an eyeloop securely attached to the vessel, and a line having ends securely connected slidably through the eyeloop of the vessel for maintaining control thereof. Also provided are a transporting platform securely attached to the bottom of the vessel, a lightweight object for placement with the transporting platform, a string securely attached to the object and slidably attached to the line for controlling the object, a releasing device for releasing the object from the transporting platform, and a controlled descent device attached to the object. A method is also provided for operating the toy aircraft.

Abstract: A two piece ceramic hollow log formed with perforations in the outer walls and partially filled with non-combustible particles such as sand and vermiculite and with fuel oil which is absorbed by the particles. The log when assembled resembles a wooden fireplace log and may be employed together with wood logs as a starter of a fireplace fire, or may be employed by itself in a fireplace to provide heat and a realistic fireplace flame.