Original Gertie Ball-Colors May Vary

by Small World Toys

Product Features

• The most catch-able ball in the world
• Small World Toys All is focused on developing and delivering the safest and highest quality products for children
• Small World Toys believes that play is an integral and necessary part of a child's development and education
• Small World Toys prides itself in developing products that encourage creativity and building self confidence through play
• Its gives the soft squishy, huggable feel
• Gertie balls have unique, slightly-sticky surface that makes them extra easy to throw and catch-even for the youngest kids

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 8.8 x 7.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006IRSK6
• Item model number: 1001
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,115 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #13 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys > Toy Balls
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

What makes a Gertie ball so wonderful? Its' s the soft squishy, huggable feel! Our Gertie balls have unique, slightly-sticky surface that makes them extra easy to throw and catch-even for the youngest kids. Simply inflate the balls to three desired size and skill level. Whether they are full and bouncy or light and gentle, for both indoor and outdoor play. And, it's the only ball that travels small!! Deflate flat for easy packing, then rein late quickly with the included straw. blister carded and safe for all ages unless otherwise included.

Product Description

ORIGINAL GERTIE BALLThe original -- over 10 million sold! Comes in red, blue and pink. Inflated: 9"D. For all ages

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gerties are great!, March 24, 2005

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E. Pearmain (Concord, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Original Gertie Ball-Colors May Vary (Toy)

Never mind the bad review from the mechanically handicapped person. It is just a rubber balloon and not very difficult to fill. The plugs and straws in the 30 or so balls I have purchased over the years have been just fine.
This is a great toy for kids because all the crying and pain associated with getting hit with a ball disappears with Gertie. I have played many tag games with them and very rarely has anyone been hurt. All ages can play great variation on games, like basketball and vollyball or just a game of "keep it up" or "crack about" they are all great fun.
You do have to remember that the softness of the rubber does weaken it and makes it prone to popping on sharp object but hey they only cost $6.99, what do you want?

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gertie Ball is fantastic!, November 1, 2007

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K. Blackwood (Clover, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Original Gertie Ball-Colors May Vary (Toy)

I am the mom of a 3 year old and a preschool teacher. My daughter has owned a gertie ball since she was 6 months old. The ball is easy to grip for small hands, easy to inflate and can withstand our labrador biting the ball. I recently bought 12 to use in the preschool. My class of 4 year olds love these balls. As a teacher, I love that they can play without fear of damaging the property or hurting another child because they are so soft! I also have 45lb. kids sitting on them like hippity-hops and they never bust. I give gertie balls as birthday gifts or shower gifts. They are wonderful!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, versatile, not perfect., September 4, 2008

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Marisa L. Gibler "knitty mama" (Moscow, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Original Gertie Ball-Colors May Vary (Toy)

I love these balls- I had one when I was a kid, and put it on my two-year-old's wishlist last year. A relative bought it and I was thrilled. However, I couldn't stop my son from pulling the plug out with his teeth, as mentioned by another user. He also bit it several times- making a small tear one time (not all the way through the surface, and finally tearing through at a later time. I don't like the length of the plug- it protrudes far into the center of the ball, so if, for example, a kid sits on it with the plug on the bottom, the plug could jab into their leg or bottom. Also, as mentioned, the ball does not bounce as expected if it lands on the hard plug. Still a fun toy, but more suited for elementary kids than toddlers.