Magic 8 Ball Keychain

by Basic Fun Inc.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• ASIN: B00000IV3A
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #460,187 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blue goo everywhere! Yuck!, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Magic 8 Ball Keychain (Toy)

I am a huge fan of the original "Magic 8 Ball" so when I saw this keychain, I just HAD to have it. I bought it and enjoyed it a great deal...while it lasted.

Eventually, though, I started noticing that it was leaving a little blue smudge on my hands after I used it, or even held it. Eventually the leak got worse, leading me to have to throw my poor keychain out.

I'm not sure if this is representative of other's experiences - maybe it was the cold New England weather that did it in and caused the leak when the liquid froze. I'm not entirely sure, but keep this in mind if you want to keep your keys in a pants pocket!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Only one answer, February 25, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Magic 8 Ball Keychain (Toy)

I was so excited to get this key chain because I've always loved the magic eight ball. Imagine my dismay when I realized my eight ball was stuck. No matter the question, my answer was "ask again later." Shortly after receipt, my eight ball leaked blue dye -- just like most of the other reviews.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Miniature psychic has reduced capacity to fortell the future, October 23, 2000

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hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Magic 8 Ball Keychain (Toy)

Unlike the real Magic 8-Ball [tm], this miniature version is really just a toy. Where the real Magic 8-Ball [tm] can be counted upon to answer life's must puzzling conundrums, this keychain variety is really only useful as a parlor novelty. There is simply no way that a true oracle can be packed into a space as small as this. These are not computer circuits that can be miniaturized to nearly infinitesimal dimensions, THESE ARE PSYCHIC FORCES OF THE UNIVERSE!

The Keychain 8-Ball [tm] can be a lot of fun, however, and given its use as a keyring, you will find it handy for solving such brain teasers such as "Should I put another quarter in the parking meter?" and "Is my house key strong enough to pry the lid off of this paint can?" On the other hand, given that the Keychain 8-Ball [tm] is most often carried in a pocket or purse, it is continually tumbling around and around, foretelling answers to questions yet unposed. How can you be sure that the answer you turn up at any given moment isn't the answer to a question you'll be asking in 3 days? You could ask the 8-Ball [tm] itself, but you'd have the same problem!

If your goal is to get an attractive fob for your keyring that's sure to provoke discussion, the Keychain Magic-8 Ball [tm] is a good bet. If your goal is to accent your clothing or purse with mystical blue goo, it may also be a good choice, given other reports in this forum discussing leaking problems. On the other hand, if you're looking for a true psychic oracle, the Classic Magic 8-Ball [tm] is a better bet. Just ask the 8-Ball [tm].