Tangle Creations Original Textured Tangle

by Tangle Creations

Product Features

• The original Tangle with Texture has fun colors and 5 wonderful textures
• Adding great play value as an educational toy or puzzle
• Provides individuals of all ages the fun and enjoyment of fine-motor manipulation
• Therapeutic benefits includes dexterity, added concentration and focus and problem solving
• With 18 pieces interconnected, this twisty toy keeps your fingers good and busy

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6.2 x 3.8 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002HRVJO
• Item model number: 116
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,396 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Tangle Creations Original Texture Tangle: This original sized Tangle with Texture has fun colors and 5 wonderful textures adding great play value as well as an educational toy or puzzle. Texture Tangle provides individuals of all ages the fun and enjoyment of fine-motor manipulation along with the therapeutic benefits of control, dexterity, concentration and focus and problem solving. Low impact activities like Tangle also relieves stress through the easy twisting and turning motions. Segments have different surface textures to add a new sensory element to the fun. Tangle is comprised of a patented system of rotating interconnecting links. It can be twisted, turned, bent, coiled and shaped into a myriad of your own creative visions. This Tangle has different textures on the links. Some have coils, smooth, small bumps, or little bumps on the link surface. The possibilities are endless on what you can do with your Tangle.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toy, Great Fun, March 25, 2008

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Peter Dykhuis (Grandville, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tangle Creations Original Textured Tangle (Toy)

First let me say this is much larger then I thought. Maybe I missed it but I thought it was something that would fit in my hand. The reality is this is pretty big. It is at least a foot long when extended. My 2 year old is running around with this around his neck claiming it is his necklace right now. All three kids love this toy. The textures are fun and intriguing, the colors are vibrant. I am also impressed so far with the construction. The item definitely feels as if it could be manhandled by my kids for a while and hold up very nicely.

I recommend with no reservations.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars too big -- probably best as a baby toy, December 13, 2008

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Emily W. (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Tangle Creations Original Textured Tangle (Toy)

I was expecting one of those little Tangles I used to play with as a kid (which I now know are the Tangle Jr., but since there's no size information in the product description, there was no way to figure that out in advance) -- something I could put in my backpack or purse to play have something to do with my hands. But this version is huge! The smallest possible circle (four links) slips right over my hand like a bracelet that's a bit too big. It is still fun to twist around, but I don't think I'll be using it anywhere but my room.

I do think this is a good baby toy though. The package says it has small parts and isn't suitable for children under 3 years, but I took the links apart and haven't found anything small enough to choke on. I think it would appeal to babies old enough to grasp objects because of the bright colors and textures, and even if you just pick it up with one hand and wave it around a bit, the other links move around in interesting ways.

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UPDATE: I eventually gave this to a 2.5-year-old (after I'd had it for over two years), and he absolutely loves it, although he did somehow manage to break one of the connectors between the pieces within a few days, but he's just as happy with it as a rope as he was with it as a loop. He is just strong enough to pull the segments apart, but can't put them back together on his own, although he does understand how they fit together and finds it quite amusing to take them apart and have me put them back together.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps busy hands still!, May 18, 2011

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amyb987 - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Tangle Creations Original Textured Tangle (Toy)

This is a large toy as other reviewers said. If you're looking for something to fiddle with in front of the TV or on the phone, this is a good choice. It's large and easy to find in your house. If you're looking for something small that you can take to work or on a plane that can fit in a small bag, go for the 'junior' version of this which is smaller. This item is pretty bulky and probably wouldn't travel well for that reason. I bought it for my 3-year old daughter to keep her hands busy to help explain to her that she can use her hands for fun things instead of hitting which is our newest hurdle. It does keep her hands busy and her out of trouble, at least for a little while. It's good for her to play with in the car or at a store. The individual pieces do come apart but you have to pull hard so I haven't shown her this, otherwise the pieces would be everywhere. She likes to wear it as a necklace or a bracelet, too and it's fun for me to fiddle with while I watch her play. Overall, it does what it's supposed to do.