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I had one way back when so we decided that Santa (ie, my wife and I) would get one for my younger, artisically-inclined son.
Got a good deal on Amazon for Christmas, but now I found this:
http://nathanfriend.io/inspirograph/
Could have saved $11!
By the way, the site won't work on mobile, but you'll get a note letting you know that a mobile app is on the way.
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Sure. Loved it, even if I always did have a pen slip out and make a big slash across the design at least once...
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As a child?! Mine is right here on the shelf behind me.
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Had that and also enjoyed Shrinky Dinks for awhile until I realized all you're basically doing is creating little pieces of trash.
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Yes, and the kids use the set that Mrs. Zealand grew up with. Yes, the pens have been replaced and a few pieces are missing.
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Loved my Spirograph. I literally used up the included pens in just a few weeks after receiving the kit.
I also experienced the pen slip that Will described. Usually just as I was about done with my creation. :banghead:
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deckeda wrote:
Had that and also enjoyed Shrinky Dinks for awhile until I realized all you're basically doing is creating little pieces of trash.
Yes, shrinky dinks. I introduced my kids to those as well several years ago. They've grown out of that phase now, but I enjoyed doing it with them. Brought back lots and lots of memories.
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One of the greatest toys ever.. along with etch-a-sketch, lincoln logs, and matchbox cars.