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Huia Gonna Call
$74.99
$59.99
Easy & Fun To Install
Create Special Moments
Timeless Piece of Art
Supports Bird Conservation
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Huia gonna call? Before there was Metalbird, back when it was just Phil and a vague bird shaped idea, the very first huia he made was clutching a smartphone - a playful nod to the things we miss out on when we aren’t present, and a solemn reminder that some things can’t be brought back once they’re gone. After all, the huia is etched on our hearts as one of the most tragic losses of native birdlife, with it’s inimitable beak, gleaming eyes and unique tail feathers that ultimately led to its demise.
The first of just three releases in our legacy collection, our legacy birds are a cheeky twist on the native birds of Aotearoa and our 21st century habits, and make excellent gifts for the truly original, the opinionated and passionate, and anyone quick with a one liner!
Our Huia With Smartphone is:
✓ 22cm high by 34cm wide approximately 300g
✓ Easy to send our regular boxes are standard A4 size, measuring 31cm x 21 cm x 1cm
✓ Same day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm on weekdays
✓ Made locally in a family-owned factory, right here in NZ
✓ Crafted from 3mm Corten steel and designed to last a lifetime
✓ Easy to install holding on a downwards angle simply tap the thickest end of the stake with a hammer or mallet until secure
✓ Easy to send our regular boxes are standard A4 size, measuring 31cm x 21 cm x 1cm
✓ Same day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm on weekdays
✓ Made locally in a family-owned factory, right here in NZ
✓ Crafted from 3mm Corten steel and designed to last a lifetime
✓ Easy to install holding on a downwards angle simply tap the thickest end of the stake with a hammer or mallet until secure
Install Tip: Hold the Huia firmly in one hand while tapping your hammer onto the flat surface end of the branch. If installing into a post, you may need to pre-drill a hole first before installing.
Our birds are designed with 3mm CorTen steel to form a protective patina that deepens and strengthens with the seasons. This patina will deepen in shade over the years until it reaches a deep brown/charcoal black hue.
This self-sealing aspect of CorTen steel provides a quality guarantee of up to 100 years, ensuring that our product lasts a lifetime and remains completely corrosion resistent.
What might initially resemble generic rust is simply the air and water-tight patina forming over a six month period, so don’t panic! Your Metalbird is doing exactly what it’s been designed to do, and this patina will protect the steel from any further damage and disintegration.
CorTen steel does not require any treatments, oils or chemical additives and is therefore extremely environmentally friendly.
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INSTALL IS FUN & EASY
Step 1 : Unbox your Metalbird
Step 2 : Pick the perfect spot & tap tap tap
Step 3 : Admire for decades to come
MADE FROM PREMIUM CORTEN STEEL
Corten Steel or ‘Weathering Steel’ is used in high-end exterior architecture, for good reason. Exposed to the elements, within weeks it develops a patina that seals the steel and preserves it for decades. It also leaves a beautiful even colouring that will get darker over the years.
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5 Years
10+ Years
SPECIAL METALBIRD MOMENTS
FREE PERSONAL MESSAGE INCLUDED