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Every day you play with it is a new education. The sheer pleasure of play leads to exploration and endless discovery with this kinetic toy.
When you first see the Ball of Whacks, you may think, “Ah, another Rubik’s Cube.” Not so. The ball shape is formed by 30 rhombi (a rhombus is a four sided equilateral with two sides parallel). Held together magnetically, these rhombi can be combined in endless ways to form amazing designs. The magnetic ball is easy to reform. If you are genius enough, tackle the 5 platonic solids.
Because the magnets attract and repel on different surfaces, putting the Ball of Whacks together is addictive and challenging. Even more fun is the fact that the magnet toy's pieces subtly shift and slide- often choosing a better connection than the one you first initiated. Just like in the fascination of a great experiment, the unplanned results are often better than the strategized ones.
Enhance creativity and initiate problem solving sessions with The Ball of Whacks. Stimulate playfulness and add fun to your learning/working environment. The Ball of Whacks is invaluable to the classroom, therapy sessions, and can provide help with pain management. It provides a valuable tool for distraction and refocusing the mind. This tactile, sensory toy rewards the auditory and tactile senses with a satisfying "click" as smooth, pyramid-shaped pieces attach.
Let yourself grow in creative play. Connect right & left sides of the brain for a thinking/creative experience. Expand your logic capabilities with first focus on abstract shapes, then try geometric shapes – polygons, patterns, stars… combine more than one Ball of Whacks for incredible constructions, even mix other items with magnetic Ball of Whacks for more creative stimulation! If you purchase one playful creativity-inspiring resource, the Ball of Whacks is an excellent choice.
Ball of Whacks by Creative Whack
A Kinetic, Magnetic Toy; 30 Piece Rhombic Triacontahedron
The Ball Of Whacks - 30 design blocks, using magnetism to adhere
Endless possibilities for creative & logical connections
Connects right & left sides of the brain for a thinking/creative experience
Encourages hand & eye interactions, message delivery to & from the brain
Gain confidence in creativity involving forms – rewarding results in seconds
Ideal for creative types, intelligent people, aficionados of Lego toys, entrepreneurs, average Joes
Create the symmetries of all five platonic solids
A perfect coffee table toy, TV watching accompaniment, travel toy
Informational workbook includes ideas for enhancing the creative process
Contains 180 rare earth magnets
Warning: Keep away from pacemakers
Toy Value Index 9.04
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Toy IQ 173
High Genius
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This Toy Rocks!!!!
Posted 4/26/2010 by Luke Hanson
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I am really enjoying this product!!!!! It is really great for picking up and messing around with when you get stumped when writing a paper or working out a math problem. It is a lot of fun and I would recommend it to anyone
Ball of fun with "Ball of Whacks"
Posted 4/26/2010 by Carol
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High quality toy. At first I felt the price was a bit too much. But after checking all over the internet and after playing with it, I realized what a great deal it really was. Especially if you are looking for the multicolored one, it is always higher priced than the solid ones.. (It adds even more fun to make patterns using the colors, than if it was solid red or blue.) Hasnt lost its entertainment quality. It will last forever because there are many books you can get to keep it interesting. Yeah, definitly worth the price. I leave it sitting out and someone always grabs it to play.
Product review of Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks
Posted 4/2/2010
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Our 11 year old son has enjoyed this toy very much so far. It is creative and interesting. I wish there were a couple of extra pieces included in the set. He has lost one last night when the object he was making dropped from his hands and exploded in all directions. We are hoping we can find the missing piece.
Product review of Roger von Oech's Ball of Whacks
Posted 3/17/2010 by Gary F Soldow
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It seemed like a good idea in theory; in practice, however, it's just a silly toy that works best as a paper weight. (Note from Fat Brain Toys: A paperweight? Wait a minute, we're sure we can help. We contacted our customer with our Returns & Exchanges policy. A toy loved both in theory and in action is in Mr. Soldow's future.)
Ball of Whacks
Posted 3/16/2010 by Sandra Drury
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My 12 year old son can't put this toy down. It is an excellent way to foster creativity and an all around great way to occupy inquisitive hands!
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