John N. Hansen Co., Inc. – Smart Toys and Books

Mexican Train Dominoes

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:57:44 +0000

91 professional size double twelve dominoes with color dots. 8 colored train markers and train station hub. Includes electronic train keychain with sound and light. Ages 14 & up.

Mini Sphere – Expanding Universe

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:57:37 +0000

The sphere that plays all day and all night! Don’t let the sun go down on playtime with this mini version of the glow-in-the-dark original. Ages 4 & Up.

Mini Spheres

The world of award winning toys created by the mind and eye of Chuck Hober-man, expand and contract with a magical motion using a combination of geometry, engineering and beauty. Toys you can throw, bounce, kick, spin, roll or suspend from the ceiling. Some you can also wear or even climb into – if you’re small enough. These amazing toys are tools for teaching and objects of art that are both educational and fun. Hoberman uses technology and unique designs to inspire children to be creative and inventive.

Hoberman Sphere – Glow

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:57:35 +0000

The glowing center expands in the dark creating a mesmerizing nightlight — a sphere to enjoy even at night. Ages 4 & Up.

Original Spheres

The Hoberman Sphere is the original award winning geometric expanding/contracting ball. Made of linked plastic struts each one is a marvel of mechani-cal engineering. Pull on any of the sphere’s hubs and watch as it expands dramatically from 9.5” to 30”! Kids want to touch it, adults want to examine it, and everyone wants to play with it. All spheres come with a pulley, hardware and instructions to hang as a cool, kinetic mobile. An educational booklet about the geometry of the Sphere and a “21 Cool Things to Do” activity sheet is also included. Available in four styles.

Hoberman Sphere – Rings

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:57:33 +0000

Mini linking rings of color expand or contract with the touch of your finger. Toss it back and forth, flip or bounce it. Ages 4 & Up.