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Customer reviews of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack by Tedco
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Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack has been reviewed 73 times with an average rating of 4.40
Gyroscopes and Theology
Posted 8/25/2009 by Richard Solberg
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The gyroscopes work beautifully. I bought 10 because I will distribute them to the young people at our church during the children's sermon. They demonstrate how the Holy Spirit, which God puts within us, keeps us centered on Christ our Lord, and when we drift away we can feel the tug of the Spirit in the same way you feel the tug of the gyroscope when you hold it in your hand and then turn your hand - even slightly.
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TEDCO Gyroscope
Posted 2/17/2008 by PATRICK BOWMAN
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I ordered the Gyroscopes after seeing a not so good one while at a friends house. We talked a bit about the ones we got when we were kids, how they actually worked back then. After I got home I tried a search for Gyroscopes and was sent to Fat Brain where I found the "Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack." When they arrived I was pleased to see they looked like the "old" ones, I put a drop of oil on the points where they spin and pulled the string. If you are careful when pulling the string you can actually get them to do a few tricks almost like the "old" ones. One has to remember the way your mind worked back when you used the "old" ones, so keeping everything in mind I think they are about the same. At any rate I had fun with the "new" ones.
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Awesome
Posted 1/20/2009 by Rameez Aziz
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It was great groscope. i really liked it the delivery was on time. I would order it soon for my friends
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A Blast from the Past
Posted 12/27/2007 by B. H.
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Both of my boys are thrilled with the gyroscopes and what they can do with them. I'm very pleased. It's nice to see a toy that does not require batteries, electricity or a TV screen elicit so much interest.
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Gryroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/27/2007 by Marie Elizabeth Plunkett
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This product became the toy of the evening for grandchildren age: 4, 10, and children 26, 27, 28 and 30 and husband age 59! Our 10 year old grandchild said "who knew some old toy like this could be so much fun"!
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Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/17/2007 by Ryan Wolter
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Very nice! It is nice to find quality toys this day in age!
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Product review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 10/28/2008 by Laura Hansen
- EDUCATOR
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I work with K-6 graders, and from the first day I introduced this toy it has become a favorite. Even some of the hand held computer games are left for the gyroscopes. I think they are amazed at how it works. Their interest level is high, and they marvel at how long it can stay spinning.
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a simple durable gyroscope
Posted 3/3/2011 by jd
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as a former physicist, i like to give my kids toys to help them explore the forces of physics. playing with gyroscopes helps them develop intuitive and experiential ways of understanding science. the gyroscopes were a big hit with both kids (4.5 and 6.5) as well as dad as soon as they were unwrapped. our son (6.5) has fine motor issues so he has more trouble with threading and winding than his sister. the kids need our assistance in pulling the strings too. they are not entirely independent toys. but we enjoy them as much as they do so we do not mind too much. the gyroscopes are well made and seem durable. i think we will get years of enjoyment out of them.
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Greatest toy EVER!
Posted 7/19/2010 by Jessie Koehler
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Highest quality toy I've seen in a long time. Simple shape and easy to follow principle made this toy an instant hit with my children and all of their friends. Material was of excellent quality and despite being dropped, kicked and stepped on, has maintained it's shape and still works great!
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Gyroscope
Posted 2/2/2010 by Jon Pietras
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Well made and esay to use. Required use of imagination and creativity on the part of the user.
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Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/29/2009 by Mom
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Fun, but my children enjoyed playing with it without the string.
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yoyo and gyroscopes
Posted 12/21/2009 by ron kirkpatrick
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YoYO's and Gyroscopes were great good QUALITY, Gyroscopes were just like when I was a kid 50+ years ago.
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My rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/13/2009 by Annette
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Simple and fun this toy keeps the kids and adults occupied for hours. Great instructional tool to teach children about gyros and their use in satellites.
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Cool Gyros
Posted 11/11/2009 by George
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Great retro toy from the 40's and 50's. No batteries..you actually have to make it work yourself. Uses science and muscle energy together. How novel! Better get you one.
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A rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 7/9/2007 by Barbara
- GRANDPARENT
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Love the idea of the gyroscope, but we are having trouble getting it right. My 10 year old grandson has not got it to work, so I am assuming it will just take some practice - instructions about how to hold it when ready to pull cord could be more explicit.
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Review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/26/2006 by Rebecca Cummings
- GRANDPARENT
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Hard to use, not suitable for an 8 yr old.
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A rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/19/2006 by Raul Garip
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Just as I remember it as a boy. A Classic. Great!
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Review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 11/13/2006
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Still the same product after all these years.
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Toy Gyroscope
Posted 9/24/2006 by EStuder
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I purchased the gyroscopes so that my friend and I could learn about them. They are not easy to start spinning and require some hand strength, but they work well enough to get the idea of what's going on.
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Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 5/22/2006 by Michael J O'Hare
- GRANDPARENT
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I would like to have more info on gyroscopes and how they are actually used in airplanes, rockets or various other applications.
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A rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 6/27/2009 by Carole Crandon
- GRANDPARENT
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sorry to say, this is not up to your quality products...
trying not to compare it to the quality of such a gyroscope, say, from the Smithsonian Museum Shop, I knew it wasn't going to be as good, but there were two and since I was gifting two children with the other things, this seemed like a good thing to share....no one was interested in the gyroscopes, just not easy enough to handle, too small to be of visual interest, totally ignored by the kids....this should be a clear winner to someone who has never seen the device, not so in this case because of poor quality, you should consider dropping, it is not even a stocking stuffer....
was surprised to note on the box, that they were made in the USA....disappointed in the product overall...
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Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/31/2009 by asf
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fun, the gyroscopes spin well and for long period of time, great for fine motor skills/hand eye coordination development.
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Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 1/13/2009 by Sally Porter
- GRANDPARENT
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Your service and product were 5 star however tmy 7 year old granddaughter could not wind the string and therefore it will have to go on the shelf until she is older. I searched for a birthday gift for her designated for 7 year olds. It was disappointing for her and for me.
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Great Toy
Posted 3/20/2007 by Jerry Meyers
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After my son received a cheap plastic gyroscope at a local event, I ordered these quality gyroscopes by Tedco. When I was a kid, I remember having one of these gyroscopes for years, and I always thought it was a great toy. I don't know if Tedco was the manufacturer, but the product looks the same. Anyway, I wasn't sure how it would go over with my 3 kids, but all of them have playing with them. My kids are aged 11, 13, and 15. I would say the gyroscopes are a hit. It is a pretty basic toy, but you get it spinning and twist it around in your hands. It's a blast.
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Review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 1/28/2007
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Just the same as the one I had in the 60's. My 6 year old granddaughter was fascinated, and we could both play because I bought the twin pack. Better than an electronic toy.
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Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/28/2011 by Laura Moore
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Happy that the TEDCO GYROSCOPE is made in USA.
Good solid structure, although one of the two was bent a little, it
didn't effect the actual function.
I'm not so sure that the strings included are very long lasting.
This is a very fascinating toy,that my 6 year old will play with in years
to come as it challanges your skills.
This toy is fun for the whole family.
A rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/27/2011 by Gamble Foster
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These are just as I remembered from my childhood. Same quality , same play factor.
Spin on!
Posted 12/21/2011 by Ted Eader
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Takes me back, way back.
Product review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/11/2011 by Larry Vernon
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
Better than when I was a kid, and still as entertaining ~
A rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 11/23/2011 by Nancy Kraus
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Back to the good old days. Great toy
great learning aid
Posted 7/21/2011 by Nancy
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The gyroscopes work extremely well. The quality of the product is a little lacking (materials look a little cheap) but the price is right and it functions just fine!
TEDCO Gyroscope
Posted 4/29/2011
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My son is almost 12, and I think this may have been a little young for him. My husband plays with it a lot, though!
Product review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 3/2/2011
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I bought the Gyros for my grandkids, they are very happy with them.
Gyroscope
Posted 1/9/2011
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Exactly as described and expected - good solid workmanship. A classic toy.
Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/28/2010 by Cynthia Niebeling
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Setting: Home
This is cool. Took my 7 yr old to while to figure out how to wind it up and pull the string before it got tangled up but he was able to get it to balance before me!
Review for Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/27/2010 by David C. Diemer
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These are the high-quality gyroscopes I remember from over 40 years ago. The ones we were able to find were not made of this level of quality. And do these things spin! My son is still learning how to wind it properly so he can give it a good spin. It's still fascinating to watch it hold it's balance when its horizontal or balanced on a string, or on the end of your finger. Fascinating to feel how spacecraft are guided by something as simple as this. And even more interesting to realize that gyroscopes defy gravity.
TEDCO Gyroscope
Posted 12/26/2010 by TW
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Of all the toys my 9.5 year old son received for Christmas, he seems to enjoy this one a lot more than some of the more high-tech/expensive ones. It took a few tries to get the hang of it but he is having a great time with it. I will say that although he has only had it 24 hours and is using the toy correctly, the string has already broken. Not a huge problem since it seems it comes with two strings and it seems that any string will work.
Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/17/2010 by TOM
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reminds me of one that I had when I was young(60 years ago).
Gyroscopes
Posted 12/15/2010 by Lisa Berger
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We're excited to give the gyroscopes as Christmas gifts! What a great looking old-fashioned toy!
Just what I was looking for.
Posted 12/1/2010 by Mrs. J
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I had been searching for this nostalgic gift for someone for a while, and then I found Fat Brain Toys. Very pleased with the quality. This is a great find!
My rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 10/20/2010 by Louis Costa
- GRANDPARENT
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these are christmas gifts only.
Review for Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 10/12/2010 by Erin
- RELATIVE
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LOVE the 'old school' toys - both kids love these, and it's great that two come in a pack!
A rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 9/9/2010 by Marcelo Masur
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The toy was what I expected, since as a kid I had one. I wanted my daughters to see how it works and get used to the centrifugal force.
gyroscope
Posted 6/15/2010 by Joe Hudgens
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from order to delivery everything went smootly. Thanks.
Product review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 10/18/2009 by Jean N.
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Wonderful. Just as we remembered it from our childhood.
Information about Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 9/17/2009 by John La Londe
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Just like I remembered from when I was a kid...I bought it to share with my kindergarten kids....they loved it...
Gyroscope Like Years Ago
Posted 4/8/2007 by Jacob
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The product was exactly as advertised - two gryoscopes and two strings. They work as they should and have survived various falls. The outer frame itself leaves some desirablity, the weld line is clearly visible and possibly a weak point on the gyroscope.
Review of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 9/29/2011 by James Green
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Totally useless. Has no balance at all.
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My rating of Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 12/28/2010 by Ronald Fusco
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
Gyroscope has excessive vibration. Slightly out of balance.
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Review for Original TEDCO Gyroscope - Nostalgic Twin Pack
Posted 5/18/2009 by shawn harris
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excellent quality, close to the same as the one i had as a kid. and still AWESOME!
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