HOBERMAN SPHERE MINI

Recommended for ages 4 years to adult

The colorful Hoberman® Original Mini Sphere™ comes out of the box looking like a futuristic Christmas-tree ornament. It's a cross between a ball and a star, and measures 5.5 inches across. But pick it up by any one of its dozens of plastic points and this amazing little feat of engineering, or imagineering, expands neatly into a lattice-like globe that's 12 inches in diameter. The inventor calls it a trapezoidal icosatetrahedron; you could also call it a Bucky Ball, but either way, it's a fascinating exercise in complex simplicity. The structure is rigid enough to roll and throw, yet if touched in the right way, it will suddenly collapse again, curling in on itself like a defensive hedgehog. An enclosed pamphlet describes various tricks you can do—if you're prepared to practice. And it's so aesthetically pleasing that Mom or Dad may swipe it for a desk ornament.

• The Hoberman® Original Mini Sphere™ in classic rainbow colors is an award-winning toy that's great for all ages – perfect for relaxation and stress relief while having fun!
• An expanding sphere with multiple colors that you can throw, bounce, kick, spin, roll and suspend.
• It expands from 5.5 to 12 inches.
• No assembly required
• Includes '21 Cool Things To Do' game sheet.
• Includes a pulley that can be attached to the ceiling, allowing you to open and close your sphere.
• Makes a great conversation piece.
• As seen on Michael Scott's desk in The Office (US).
• Award winning: Parents' Choice Approved Award.