---
product_id: 366439016
title: "Thunderbird Inserts by Vector - Regular"
brand: "lighterusa"
price: "¥410"
currency: JPY
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/366439016-thunderbird-inserts-by-vector-regular
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# Thunderbird Inserts by Vector - Regular

**Brand:** lighterusa
**Price:** ¥410
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thunderbird Inserts by Vector - Regular by lighterusa
- **How much does it cost?** ¥410 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/366439016-thunderbird-inserts-by-vector-regular)

## Best For

- lighterusa enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lighterusa brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Keep your favorite lighter style while adding the modern convenience and reliability of a butane fuel-powered flame. The Thunderbird Regular Flame Gas Lighter Insert features: Fits Most Popular Liquid Fuel Lighter Cases including Zippo (except for slimline zippo lighters) Ultra-reliable flint wheel ignition system, proven to work over the decades Butane Refillable, No Odor, No Mess, and it won't evaporate Also available: Torch Lighter Insert: Steady single jet flame behind a windscreen is perfect for quickly and evenly lighting your cigar without the usual gas odor tainting Pipe Insert: Steady yet soft flame angled at a convenient 45 degree angle is perfect for quickly and evenly lighting your favorite pipe without the usual gas odor tainting

Review: Couldn't be much better for a yellow flame butane insert - I wanted a butane insert to use on a new silver zippo that I wanted to keep clean of lighter fluid, and a second one for the others I have for occasions when I wanted to use butane, which I could switch of amongst the others. I had two choices this or the zippo. I wanted one that would mimic a fluid insert. This one wins hands down. once you strike it you don't need to hold down a button to keep it lite, Also, it has a true windproof chimney with holes, whereas the zippo had indents but no holes. A nice bonus feature is that the tank on these are clear so you never had to guess how much butane you have left. I decided to buy only one first to verify quality. Some reviews complained of poor build quality, while others complained of leaks, and then of course there some complaints that you need to file off a tab so it won't get stuck. When it arrived I found that the workmanship seemed just fine. It was also filled with butane, which confirmed no leaking, and I could light it up right out of the box. I lite it up and turned the flame on the high setting to best mimic a fluid flame. Being butane, it doesn't exactly replicate the fluid flame, but you know that going into it as that is the nature of a butane flame. I was so happy with it that I immediately stuck into a zippo case, forgetting to trim off the tab, and sure enough it is stuck and I haven't been able to get it out. Being impressed with the quality, I went ahead and ordered the second one. When this arrived I didn't notice any tab. I test fitting it by inserting part way in. There was no sticking, so i inserted it all the way in, and have no problem removing it. So I guess that in latter production runs they listened to customer complaints and produced it without and tab. So, I guess my first one was from an early production run. When I get it out I will update this review to report on what I find. The bottom line is that when yours arrives, first check for a tab and test fit before inserting all the way, and if need by, remove any tab before you full insert it.
Review: Leaks butane FAST and way too tight - this product is way too tight a fit, I gotta drip in some WD-40 just to get it out of my zippo case. I originally chose this over the zippo yellow flame butane insert for aesthetic reasons - this one still have holes on the side of the flame guard, looks close enough to the original wick-and-cotton insert, and hopefully is contained enough so that it would last longer than a traditional insert. Instead, this thing would leak when inserted in a zippo case while in closed position - if I hold it to my ear I could clearly hear hissing sounds of butane escaping. I guess zippo chose to add an additional switch for a reason. This thunderbird insert controls butane release by the rotation of the cam. Theoretically when the lighter is closed, the cam would press down a part, thus preventing butane from escaping. However in actual execution, this idea is a nightmare: every fidget releases butane, and because in the lighter lid there’s a tab that’ll get between the cam and the flame guard, the butane switch can never be fully actuated, causing severe leakage.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09HSN3TP9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #394,011 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #2,979 in Lighters |
| Brand | LIGHTERUSA |
| Color | Clear, Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (175) |
| Date First Available | October 5, 2021 |
| Fuel Type | Liquefied Petroleum Gas |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810088600432 |
| Manufacturer | LighterUSA |
| Material | Brass |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style | Modern,Torch |
| UPC | 810088600432 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LIGHTERUSA
- **Color:** Clear, Silver
- **Fuel Type:** Liquefied Petroleum Gas
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00810088600432
- **Manufacturer:** LighterUSA
- **Material:** Brass
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Style:** Modern,Torch
- **UPC:** 810088600432

## Images

![Thunderbird Inserts by Vector - Regular - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aA2vW9vHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to adjust the threshold at which the valve opens? I find that mine leaks butane if the lid is barely pressed upon...**
A: Not to my knowledge.

**Q: Do they come with pre-filled fuel and the flame off centered?**
A: They have very little fuel and I had to modify the insert to work
The company sucks at customer service

**Q: It gets stuck inside. Will using silicone grease on it help pull it out  ?**
A: No. Put your lighter in the freezer so it is easier to pull the insert out, then sand it down slightly so it moves in and out smoother.

**Q: Is the flame adjustable?**
A: Yes, it's Adjustable.  Also, if the instert is hard to take out or in. Used sandpaper of 300 grid.
And sand it on corner lighter.
Just little to fit it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couldn't be much better for a yellow flame butane insert
*by D***E on April 27, 2023*

I wanted a butane insert to use on a new silver zippo that I wanted to keep clean of lighter fluid, and a second one for the others I have for occasions when I wanted to use butane, which I could switch of amongst the others. I had two choices this or the zippo. I wanted one that would mimic a fluid insert. This one wins hands down. once you strike it you don't need to hold down a button to keep it lite, Also, it has a true windproof chimney with holes, whereas the zippo had indents but no holes. A nice bonus feature is that the tank on these are clear so you never had to guess how much butane you have left. I decided to buy only one first to verify quality. Some reviews complained of poor build quality, while others complained of leaks, and then of course there some complaints that you need to file off a tab so it won't get stuck. When it arrived I found that the workmanship seemed just fine. It was also filled with butane, which confirmed no leaking, and I could light it up right out of the box. I lite it up and turned the flame on the high setting to best mimic a fluid flame. Being butane, it doesn't exactly replicate the fluid flame, but you know that going into it as that is the nature of a butane flame. I was so happy with it that I immediately stuck into a zippo case, forgetting to trim off the tab, and sure enough it is stuck and I haven't been able to get it out. Being impressed with the quality, I went ahead and ordered the second one. When this arrived I didn't notice any tab. I test fitting it by inserting part way in. There was no sticking, so i inserted it all the way in, and have no problem removing it. So I guess that in latter production runs they listened to customer complaints and produced it without and tab. So, I guess my first one was from an early production run. When I get it out I will update this review to report on what I find. The bottom line is that when yours arrives, first check for a tab and test fit before inserting all the way, and if need by, remove any tab before you full insert it.

### ⭐ Leaks butane FAST and way too tight
*by D***. on June 13, 2024*

this product is way too tight a fit, I gotta drip in some WD-40 just to get it out of my zippo case. I originally chose this over the zippo yellow flame butane insert for aesthetic reasons - this one still have holes on the side of the flame guard, looks close enough to the original wick-and-cotton insert, and hopefully is contained enough so that it would last longer than a traditional insert. Instead, this thing would leak when inserted in a zippo case while in closed position - if I hold it to my ear I could clearly hear hissing sounds of butane escaping. I guess zippo chose to add an additional switch for a reason. This thunderbird insert controls butane release by the rotation of the cam. Theoretically when the lighter is closed, the cam would press down a part, thus preventing butane from escaping. However in actual execution, this idea is a nightmare: every fidget releases butane, and because in the lighter lid there’s a tab that’ll get between the cam and the flame guard, the butane switch can never be fully actuated, causing severe leakage.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice product...thanks.
*by C***L on January 21, 2024*

I bought this for a zippo I keep in my truck center console. I live in Michigan, and the temperature has been in the single digits here recently. I tried it (very cold) to see if it would still work (blue flame lighters won't in this cold). The yellow flame is much lower (when very cold) although I am happy to report that it still lights and works fine even in single digit Michigan weather...nice. Also, I did adjust the flame to be lower with the bottom screw from the standard setting. I also like that I can see the fluid level through the clear bottom to know when to refuel it although it came full and so haven't filled it yet. I also like that I don't have to push a button to keep the flame. Just be aware that when the lid is open the gas is flowing. Love how you can't even tell it's not the original insert unless you look closely and realize there is no wick, and how it still uses the same wheel/flint striker. I have only had it for a couple of weeks now although it seems to be well made and working well for me. Time will tell if it holds up.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Thunderbird Inserts by Vector - Regular
- Zippo Brass Pocket Lighters

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*