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Classic American Toys: Yo-yos Slinky Gyroscope Tops
Balsa Airplanes & Gliders Competition Model Aircraft & Balsa Supplies
Trains Puzzles ages 2+
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Tops - the classic playground toy known
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Throwing tops, toss tops, spinning tops
- different names for the traditional urban sidewalk
toy. For ages 6 to adult, beginner to expert Spinning tops Home Page WE HAVE YO-YOs, TOO! Made in USA by YomegaŽ for beginners & experts. |
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| Solid-point & rim-weighted ball-bearing tops |
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![]() PowerStart device (available separately) makes top-spinning easy! Insert strap into spinner case, insert square drive spindle into top, set top point lightly on surface, pull! Blizzard (on left) has internal brass weight ring for long spins! Ball bearing allows long spinning times on carpet, pavement, or other rough surface. Both tops have neoprene O-ring bumper. Sidewinder accepts bearing point. |
Precision-molded, high-impact
polycarbonate spinning tops are accurately balanced & easy to throw. Choice of floor friendly plastic or ball-bearing brass points for super-long spin times. Points are interchangeable. Each top comes with new PowerStart, for instant results even for the youngest beginners. Of course, skilled players will use the string!
2" diam |
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Be sure to pick up the DVD of instruction and top tricks! (See below) Spinning
tops Home Page Tops for beginner to expert |
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KettlerŽ Pedal-powered toys: Dollhouses, Playhouses, Pretend Play
MADE IN AMERICA Toy Safety
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Spinology Video (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.00. . . . .
Winding the top 1) Wind the string around the cap of the top (or tie a loop and place it over the cap) and pull down to the tip. 2) Wind string forward, tightly and without overlap. 3)Place string between first and second fingers, anchored by button. 4)Hold top upside down with point straight up. Basic throwing technique Extend arm straight to side, waist high.Swing arm across body, but no further. Do not bend wrist or elbow. Do not yank back on top. Top will release on its own. Do not aim at floor - keep swing level, waist high or just below. A simple trick: The Skyrocket A little more difficult: Wire-walker Advanced free-style tricks with ball-bearing top (Trompo Bearing) Freestyle with fixed point top (Trompo Grande)
Replacement Parts & Accessories for
Spintastics tops String w/button (SideWinder/Blizzard) . . . $ 1.00 String w/button (Trompo) . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 Plastic top points (SideWinder/Blizzard) . . $ 1.00 / 5 points
Steel top point - ( SideWinder/Blizzard) . . $ 5.00 /4
points O-Ring - Fat Tire for external rim weight (SideWinder/Blizzard) . . . $ 4.00 / 5 O-rings Ball-Bearing Point ( SideWinder/Blizzard - includes ball-bearing) . . . . $ 3.00 Steel top point - (Trompo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50 Shaft for Trompo Bearing (does NOT include 2 bearings) . . . . . $4.00 Bearing for Trompo Bearing Point (requires 2 bearings) . . . . . . $2.00 /each Power Spinner (works with all Spintastics tops) . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00 |
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Perfect for girls and boys at camp, on vacation, in the schoolyard and playground. A good addition to the teacher's educational classroom supplies. Our natural wooden toys encourage creative play and sensorimotor development, build coordination in infants, toddlers, girls and boys. Perfect gifts for baby showers, Christmas, Hanukkah, vacation, birthday. See our school section for special prices on teacher play supplies for classroom, daycare, kindergarten. |