Anybody have a Spirograph as a child?

[pinkoos]

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.

[Will Collier]

Sure. Loved it, even if I always did have a pen slip out and make a big slash across the design at least once...

[Mr Downtown]

As a child?! Mine is right here on the shelf behind me.

[deckeda]

Had that and also enjoyed Shrinky Dinks for awhile until I realized all you're basically doing is creating little pieces of trash.

[rgG]

I LOVED my Spirograph!!!

[Lew Zealand]

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.

[rgG]

Will Collier wrote:
Sure. Loved it, even if I always did have a pen slip out and make a big slash across the design at least once...

I hated when that happened.

[Rick-o]

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:

[pinkoos]

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.

[Ombligo]

One of the greatest toys ever.. along with etch-a-sketch, lincoln logs, and matchbox cars.