Hoberman: Sphere-- Rainbow
by John N. Hansen Co. Inc.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: John N. Hansen Co. Inc.Brand: Hoberman
Model: HS104
Color: Rainbow Colors
Product features:
- Expands from 9.5" to 30"
- No assembly required
- Includes 21 Cool Things To Do game sheet
- Includes a pully that can be attached to the ceiling allowing you to open and close your sphere.
- Great conversation piece
Toys and Games Reviews of Hoberman: Sphere-- Rainbow
Customer Review: I thought it would have been a better gift.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as a late birthday present for my 4yr old brother. I was hoping he would love this sphere as I did as a child. His first reaction: scared to death. 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. Some people say this has the ability to inspire people as it inspired me as a kid, but it really is a hit or miss, since being inspired by it is subjective and kids have all sorts of crazy things running through their minds. As for fun, well the sphere itself really isn't. Theres not much you can do with it before it contracts back into the compressed form. Any fun from this comes mostly from the child's imagination rather than physical fun. 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. I personally think the sphere is a bit over priced, but I'd hate not to let a kid have at least one of these, since you never know how much they could be inspired by it. I give this toy an overall 4/5 stars since I give it a personal 5/5 from my childhood, but for my brother its more like a 3/5. Hopefully he can grow into it.
Description of Hoberman: Sphere-- Rainbow
A rainbow of bright colors that expands to create a toy. Teaching tool or an object of art! Expands from 9 to 30 in diameter. FUNThe 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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