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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- This product contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled. CHOKING HAZARD -- This toy is a marble. Not for children under 3 yrs. CHOKING HAZARD -- This toy is a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs. CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. CHOKING HAZARD -- Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs. |
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Bucky Balls are the must-have desktop toy for the curious and imaginative. Mash and mold 216 magnetic bucky balls into countless shapes and patterns. Design whatever shape comes to mind, or take inspiration for your bucky balls from the world of architecture. Your desk will never look the same!
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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For those of you that enjoy building/putting things together, this is the desk toy for you. It's a lot of fun coming up with new shapes to make, and to show off to your friends.
I have two sets: the black and the silver. I've had them for about 2 months, play with them frequently, and have not had any issues with chipping/color fading.
The price does seem a bit steep, but considering the running price for this type of magnet in general (not just in the toy ball form), it runs about average.
I haven't tried any of the competitors, since I've been happy enough with BuckyBalls to not have to.
BuckyBalls may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you think they look like fun from the videos (search YouTube for some great demos), you'll probably enjoy them just as much as you think you will.
WORD OF CAUTION: This is obvious, but it still got me. These are magnets, so keep them away from all electronics and cards with magnetic strips! I put mine in my wallet with my cellphone (yeah, dumb, I know). The phone was fine, but it fried the SIM card and I had to get a new one. If you're going to use this as a desk toy, be sure your desk has a good electronics-free area to use.
I have two sets: the black and the silver. I've had them for about 2 months, play with them frequently, and have not had any issues with chipping/color fading.
The price does seem a bit steep, but considering the running price for this type of magnet in general (not just in the toy ball form), it runs about average.
I haven't tried any of the competitors, since I've been happy enough with BuckyBalls to not have to.
BuckyBalls may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you think they look like fun from the videos (search YouTube for some great demos), you'll probably enjoy them just as much as you think you will.
WORD OF CAUTION: This is obvious, but it still got me. These are magnets, so keep them away from all electronics and cards with magnetic strips! I put mine in my wallet with my cellphone (yeah, dumb, I know). The phone was fine, but it fried the SIM card and I had to get a new one. If you're going to use this as a desk toy, be sure your desk has a good electronics-free area to use.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
It's a really fun toy...until the finish breaks and the balls pit, which seems to be in about 1-2 weeks. I contacted Buckyballs and they sent me a new set, and it did the same thing. Not wasting my money on these again.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
These are the coolest magnetic balls. They are incredibly strong. One ball can hold the weight of the entire 216 ball set. They are great to pass the time and come up with new patterns.
They are polarized (they have a positive and negative) so manipulating them into shapes can take a gentle hand and patience as you work them to rotate around. The possibility of shapes are endless but having two or more sets can open up new doors. These are small balls, about the size of a BB pellet each.
An additional benefit is the stress relief. They are great for keeping nervous hands busy during a stressful time.
My 6 year old (under supervision) loves them too since they are so easy to manipulate.
They are so much fun in their own quirky way and worth every penny. There is something nice about the way they feel as your hand works them into new shapes.
I would caution that they are easy to lose. We usually remake the cube when we are done to make sure we have all of them. My son has used them for a jump rope, my daughter makes them into lots of little shapes. So we recollect them every time are done or we go on a tiny ball hunt...
These are not for young children because they are very strong (and can be very dangerous) magnets.
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As an added note: These are even more fun when paired with the new Buckycubes - 125 Original Edition. They are super fun when put together and the possibilities for creativity are endless.
They are polarized (they have a positive and negative) so manipulating them into shapes can take a gentle hand and patience as you work them to rotate around. The possibility of shapes are endless but having two or more sets can open up new doors. These are small balls, about the size of a BB pellet each.
An additional benefit is the stress relief. They are great for keeping nervous hands busy during a stressful time.
My 6 year old (under supervision) loves them too since they are so easy to manipulate.
They are so much fun in their own quirky way and worth every penny. There is something nice about the way they feel as your hand works them into new shapes.
I would caution that they are easy to lose. We usually remake the cube when we are done to make sure we have all of them. My son has used them for a jump rope, my daughter makes them into lots of little shapes. So we recollect them every time are done or we go on a tiny ball hunt...
These are not for young children because they are very strong (and can be very dangerous) magnets.
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As an added note: These are even more fun when paired with the new Buckycubes - 125 Original Edition. They are super fun when put together and the possibilities for creativity are endless.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Funnest toy ever!
This toy is so fun! For all ages and all people and all everyone! Okay, well not all ages because kids shouldn't play with it because it's a choking hazard. But, I digress. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Natalie Thomas
Awesome
There's no limit to what you can make with these!! A great stress reliever and an awesome toy for those who are very creative.
Published 27 days ago by Kale
Go with Zen Magnets
I got these for Christmas and they were pretty fun for a while until the finish started coming off and getting all over my hands in less than 2 weeks. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jennifer Fashian
DANGER
I am sitting in the hospital as we speak because my daughter accidents ingested 2 buckyballs and they got stuck in her appendix. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mommyof3
Fun Toy For Teen to Adult
First off, I shouldn't have to mention this, but as it says on the box and the warnings on the front page say this is not for kids. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Veil_Lord
Dangerous for Small Kids
I work in an Operating Room. In the past two months, we have seen 5 children undergo surgery to remove BuckyBalls form their gastrointestinal tract. Read more
Published 2 months ago by greatdane
the best toy ever!!!
this is the best toy ever!! i got it for valitines day and havent put them down! i got them from my aunt from vegas. Read more
Published 2 months ago
Fun!
My kid wanted these for Christmas but it took a few months for the sticker shock to wear off so we gave them to her for her birthday. Honestly, I do think they're worth the money. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kristenry
Get nanodots, not these
Get NANODOTS, more durable, stronger attractions, and more uniform in size
These are a cool toy no doubt. But don't buy this brand or the neocube. Read more
These are a cool toy no doubt. But don't buy this brand or the neocube. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LLab
Fun
I got this to play with at work and people are always at my desk checking them out. Great distraction for a bunch of engineers! I recommend getting the "Big Book of Bucky" as well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MechEngi85
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