University Games, Hoberman Original Sphere-Rainbow, award-winning geometric expanding/contracting ball, Ages 4 to 104

Brand: John N. Hansen

Color: Multicolor

Features:

• THE ORIGINAL HOBERMAN RAINBOW SPHERE: A rainbow of bright colors that expands to create a toy, teaching tool or an object of art! Includes a pulley, hardware, and instructions to hang as a cool, kinetic mobile. Also includes “21 Cool Things To Do" activity sheet. Designed for ages 4 to 104.
• AWARD-WINNING ORIGINAL DESIGN: Created by renowned inventor and designer Chuck Hoberman, the Hoberman Sphere is a globally recognized classic toy and STEM favorite.
• HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING: Encourages curiosity about geometry, engineering, motion, and spatial relationships through fun, interactive play.
• MESMERIZING KINETIC ACTION: The unique expanding and collapsing movement creates a fascinating visual effect that keeps kids engaged and entertained.
• ICONIC EXPANDING TOY: The Original Hoberman Rainbow Sphere combines educational value, innovative engineering, and endless play possibilities in one unforgettable toy. Vibrant multicolor construction makes the sphere visually exciting and perfect for sensory play, classrooms, and displays.
• FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS: Great for family play, classrooms, offices, dorm rooms, therapy environments, and anyone who enjoys creative, interactive toys. Helps develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, creativity, and imaginative thinking during hands-on exploration.
• LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE: Designed for repeated expanding, collapsing, tossing, and everyday play while remaining easy for kids to handle.
• GREAT GIFT IDEA: Perfect for birthdays, holidays, STEM enthusiasts, sensory toy collections, teachers, and curious minds of all ages.

Release Date: 07-06-2018

model number: HS104

Part Number: TED-HS104

Details: Amazon.com

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

Product Description

A rainbow of primary colors effortlessly changes volume up to 30 times! Colorful linking rings provide hours of fun! Welcome to the wacky world of Chuck Hoberman! The Hoberman Sphere expands and contracts with a magical motion so fluid and simple that kids can't help but play with it for hours. A master of illusion, the Hoberman Sphere can be thrown, bounced, kicked, spun, rolled or suspended from the ceiling. The polymer links allow the sphere to change in volume 30 times and the rainbow of primary colors swirl as it is tossed and contorted. Includes an educational booklet about the Sphere, a "21 Cool Things To Do" activity sheet, a pulley, hardware and instructions for hanging as a cool kinetic energy mobile. Collect them all! For ages 4+.

From the Manufacturer

The original Hoberman Sphere. Expands from 9.5" to 30"!

EAN: 0021105131147

Package Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.2 x 9.5 inches

Languages: English