Authenticity
We verify markings, materials, stamp quality and mass differences across editions. When in doubt — we say so. Transparent notes > wishful thinking.
About FairGo Play
Who we are — the team behind Dutch Meadow Hopper™
We’re an independent, Netherlands-based project documenting the wind-up yellow “jumping” chicken — its origins, variants, EU price ranges, restoration and authentication. No hype — just working parts.
15+
Years documenting clockwork
500+
Units inspected & restored
1000+
Collectors advised
EU
Focus on European markets
Mission
Educate, preserve, verify.
We focus on a single icon — the Meadow Hopper™ — to deliver depth that broad toy blogs can’t. We document mechanisms, production eras and materials; we publish practical care methods for the Dutch climate; and we train collectors to identify originals without damaging value.
- • Field-tested checklists for authenticity
- • EU price bands & shipping guidance
- • Gentle restoration steps that keep originality
Our core values
Principles that shape every guide and consultation.
Education
We turn workshop notes into clear, step-by-step guides you can use at home — no special tools required.
Preservation
Care methods that stabilize, not over-restore. Original parts stay where possible to protect long-term value.
Community
A friendly EU-centric space where newcomers and experts trade tips, references and repair contacts.
What we do — in practice
Specialist services around one model, done really well.
Authentication
Construction seams, tinplate thickness, cam geometry and winding key types — all compared against our reference units to confirm period-correct builds.
Detailed analysis
We break down the jump engine, common failure points, safe lubricants and the effect of body mass on amplitude — with photos and exploded diagrams.
Market insight
EU price bands by condition, shipping advice and storage best practices for NL humidity.
Ready to start your Meadow Hopper™ journey?
Send photos for a quick authenticity read, or ask us about care and EU valuation.