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Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy, Rainbow

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  • KIDS SPHERE TOY: Comes with a pulley, hardware, and instructions to hang as a cool kinetic mobile
  • INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL BOOKLET: "Twenty-one Cool Things to do With a Hoberman Sphere" is included with the toy to give your little one more ideas to play
  • EXPANDABLE DESIGN: Expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts to a compact 9.5 inches
  • VERSATILE USE: Use this sphere in a wide range of games and activities for versatile classroom or home use
  • DESIGNED FOR KIDS: Recommended for children ages 4 years and up
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Add educational fun to your little one's play area with the Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy. This sphere toy comes with a pulley, hardware, and instructions to hang as a cool kinetic mobile. An educational booklet about the geometry of the sphere and an activity sheet called, "Twenty-one Cool Things to do With a Hoberman Sphere, " is also included. The Hoberman Sphere starts small and grows larger. Made of rainbow-colored plastic links, the sphere expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts to a compact 9.5 inches. Use this sphere in a wide range of games and activities for versatile classroom or home use. The Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy is recommended for children ages 4 years and up.

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The Hoberman Sphere starts small and grows larger. And vice versa. Made of rainbow-colored plastic links, the sphere expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts to a compact 9.5 inches. There's a hypnotic fascination in making the sphere expand and contract over and over again, but if kids want to do more with their sphere, a guide (included) lists some possibilities. How about trying the ballerina spin, the flip down, or the hot potato? The sphere can also be a fashion accessory. Think spiked hat or, even better, space helmet. Another option is to hang the sphere as a mobile. A pulley system is included, and a pull of the ring will cause the sphere to contract. Release the ring for expansion. Plenty of fun, the Hoberman Sphere might get kids thinking about mechanical engineering and some folding/unfolding projects of their own. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award. --Wendy Slotboom

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Discover the Hoberman Sphere

Patented by Chuck Hoberman, this isokinetic structure is capable of folding down to a fraction of its normal size. The regular-sized Hoberman expands from 9.5" to over 30" in diameter while mini-spheres expand from 5.5" to over 12" in diameter.

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  • Award-winning fidget toy
  • Learn about geodesic domes
  • Great for classrooms and instruction
  • Comes in a variety of colors

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Beginning Size 9.5" 5.5" 9.5" 5.5 18"
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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    865 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the toy fun, value for money, and visual appeal. They mention it's a good toy to promote interaction, enjoyable for a wide age range, and definitely worth it. Some are also happy with its functionality, color palette, and ease of opening. However, some customers disagree on its durability.

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    88 customers mention "Fun toy"88 positive0 negative

    Customers like the fun toy. They say it's awesome and a good toy to promote interaction. Customers also mention it makes learning fun and is enjoyable for a wide age range. The sphere is really cool to play with, open, and close. It occupies young people for hours and seems best suited for an older child or an adult.

    "...in it... Use your imagination and I think this is a good toy to promote interaction...." Read more

    "...I have no clue why, but I'm sure he'll grow out of it. Its a lot of fun to look at and it's a nice decoration for the room...." Read more

    "This sphere is beautiful, vibrant and tons of fun!..." Read more

    "...Really cool toy." Read more

    57 customers mention "Value for money"46 positive11 negative

    Customers like the value for money of the product. They say it's a great learning tool, worth it as a gift, and a real hit. Some mention it's interesting for adults from an engineering perspective.

    "The product seems well made and is interesting for adults from an engineering perspective. For children it's use is up to the individual...." Read more

    "Great oversized toy. Worked well and is definitely worth it." Read more

    "This product is awesome. Gave it to my grandson for his 5th Birthday and he loved it!!!..." Read more

    "...I was so pleased with finding a place that carried it - at a reasonable price! It shipped on time, arrived on time, packaged so my son was clueless!..." Read more

    24 customers mention "Visual appeal"24 positive0 negative

    Customers like the visual appeal of the product. They mention it's pretty neat, vibrant, and a nice decoration for the room. Some say it serves as a colorful stress reliever and is unique.

    "While the cost of this shepherd is a bit high, the durability, structure and hours of entertainment is worth it!" Read more

    "It's very visual for crescendos and breathing for my middle school choirs." Read more

    "We used this to talk about boundaries and it was a lovely representation. My kids loved the experiment we did and then loved playing with it...." Read more

    "Product is as described, colorful and interesting looking. I hope clients will find it easier to practice breathing techniques" Read more

    23 customers mention "Size"19 positive4 negative

    Customers like the size of the product. They mention it's pretty big, fits on a shelf or in a box, and unfolds into a big sphere. Some say the bigger one is cooler and more fun.

    "Great oversized toy. Worked well and is definitely worth it." Read more

    "...I am very pleasantly surprised. It was actually larger than I anticipated and that has been a bonus...." Read more

    "...Same exact toy, much better price.Kids love it, sphere gets big enough for them to walk through...." Read more

    "...It's small and fits on a shelf or in a box... but really unfolds to be big. For the prices, it's a cool toy to have around...." Read more

    12 customers mention "Functionality"12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They mention it works well, is durable, and still functions after years of abuse.

    "Great oversized toy. Worked well and is definitely worth it." Read more

    "...involved, but this thing is made very durable and still functions after years of abuse." Read more

    "This thing is super great. Me and my 4yr old fight over it. The size is pretty big! I recommend for anyone." Read more

    "...The new one works so perfectly I don't know why I waited so long to replace it. The colors are different, but it's still visually appealing...." Read more

    9 customers mention "Color palette"9 positive0 negative

    Customers like the color palette of the product. They say it's very colorful, visually appealing, and gives children an instant understanding of concepts.

    "...The visual seems to give the children (2nd-6th grade) instant understanding of concepts that are otherwise difficult to articulate...." Read more

    "Product is as described, colorful and interesting looking. I hope clients will find it easier to practice breathing techniques" Read more

    "...It is comprised of a lot of pretty colors and is amazing to look at...." Read more

    "...The colors are different, but it's still visually appealing. We keep it in our waiting room and children of all ages LOVE it. And I mean ALL ages...." Read more

    9 customers mention "Ease of opening"9 positive0 negative

    Customers find the product addictive and fun to open. They mention it's stimulating and keeps opening and closing like magic.

    "...They love getting inside of it too!" Read more

    "...thought it'd be more sturdy, but still is pretty fun and addicting to play with. Fun gift for anyone really :D" Read more

    "...He brought it to all of our families and friends houses. It's easy to open and he can actually kneel inside the sphere...." Read more

    "...It is totally addictive to open and close it, over and over again!..." Read more

    80 customers mention "Durability"54 positive26 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the product. Some mention it's being made as durable as it always has been, while others say it's a little more flimsy than they expected and breaks fairly quickly.

    "The product seems well made and is interesting for adults from an engineering perspective. For children it's use is up to the individual...." Read more

    "While the cost of this shepherd is a bit high, the durability, structure and hours of entertainment is worth it!" Read more

    "...The expansion is great the only negative is it feels cheap plastic but so far has held up for a 7 year old." Read more

    "...The toy is pretty durable, but I always feel like I'm going to break it or snap it, and I'd rather not risk that for testing...." Read more

    A Fun Gift.
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    A Fun Gift.
    I've always wanted one these and now I have one!! WooHoo. It's a nice size and comes with a pull string if you wanted to hang it up which is cool. It was a little more flimsy then I imagined, thought it'd be more sturdy, but still is pretty fun and addicting to play with. Fun gift for anyone really :D
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    I don't want a Pen Name..
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting product that involves your imagination
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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    The product seems well made and is interesting for adults from an engineering perspective. For children it's use is up to the individual. I bought this for an autistic relative and the toy promoted interaction between us that had us giggling. How big, how little could it get, make your own sounds while expanding it, pretend to get your arm stuck in it... Use your imagination and I think this is a good toy to promote interaction. I don't know what the age recommendation is but would keep it to older children
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    Mrs H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great expansion toy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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    Our son has been wanting one of these forever. The expansion is great the only negative is it feels cheap plastic but so far has held up for a 7 year old.
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    Mary A Pereira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sphere ball that expands
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
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    While the cost of this shepherd is a bit high, the durability, structure and hours of entertainment is worth it!
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    Jackie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite!
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    One of my 3 year old son’s favorite toys. Keeps him busy for hours!
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    Gabrielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Toy
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
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    Great oversized toy. Worked well and is definitely worth it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for 5 year old!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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    This product is awesome. Gave it to my grandson for his 5th Birthday and he loved it!!! Contiues to play with it daily and even took it to school for Sharing time.
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    steve r wechsler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered to wrong place
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
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    I love this item. My grandaughter has one. USPS DELIVERED IT TO WRONG ADDRESS
    But it was finally found
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Using it for my choirs
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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    It's very visual for crescendos and breathing for my middle school choirs.
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    Lynne W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Present
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2024
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    Gives hours of fun. A beautiful present, which was well received. THANK YOU!
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    Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars ok
    Reviewed in Italy on September 8, 2021
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    Tutto come descrizione
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    S. Lehmann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spielzeug und Therapiemittel in einem!
    Reviewed in Germany on October 28, 2019
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     Der "Ball" war ein Geschenk für eine befreundete Logopädin; ich hatte so etwas bei einem Seminar gesehen. Als meine Kinder den zu Hause entdeckten, da wollten sie sofort damit spielen. Der 4jährige passte sogar rein:) Meine Freundin hat sich sehr gefreut, kannte so etwas noch nicht und benutzt den Ball jetzt sehr gern in der Praxis.
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    JeanBenoitv
    4.0 out of 5 stars J'adore
    Reviewed in France on October 8, 2017
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    Ça ne sert à rien, mais c'est drôle ^^.

    Le principe de la balle qui s'agrandit quand on la lance est vraiment sympa !

    Je regrette que les finitions ne soient pas parfaites (pattes des plastiques qui ne sont pas poncés)
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    Kasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars The kids just love it! There is so much that you can ...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2015
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    The kids just love it! There is so much that you can do with this sphere. Great for parties and for kids yoga. Will keep them entertained for hours. Surprisingly durable compared to most toys.
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