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Jitterbug/Vector Flexor
Jitterbug/Vector Flexor
Also known as the Jitterbug, the Vector Flexor is our most famous model toy. Simple and profound, this intriguing model can be transformed into a myriad of geometrical shapes. Fuller says the jitterbug contains the whole phenomenology of universe.
$11.95
Earth Ball
Earth Ball
Orbis Company's 16" inflatable Earth Ball allows you to hold Spaceship Earth in the plam of your hand! Featuring NASA satellite imagery, Night Glow cities (glow-in-the-dark points of light that represent the world's populated areas), and a 16-page Global Handbook with facts and games, the Earth Ball is perfect for children, teens, and adults alike. Experience the Earth in a whole new way with this unique toy.
$14.95
Tetra Tops Starter
Tetra Tops Starter
Stack them, spin them, or admire them on your desk, Tetra Tops allow you to hold the concepts of Synergetics in the palm of your hand. Set includes two starter size Tetra Tops, two limited edition trading cards, and an educational "launch manual." Set A includes one sapphire tetrahedron and one topaz cuboctahedron. Set B includes one diamond octahedron and one ruby icosahedron. Tetra Tops are the first spinning tops with more than one axis of spin and have been featured in Discover Magazine, the New York Times, Gear Magazine, Child Magazine, Popular Science, and Newsweek.
Set
Set A 
Set B 
$8.95
Tetra Tops Deluxe
Tetra Tops Deluxe
Stack them, spin them, or admire them on your desk, Tetra Tops allow you to hold the concepts of Synergetics in the palm of your hand. Set includes two deluxe size Tetra Tops, two limited edition trading cards, and an educational "launch manual." Set A includes one diamond tetrahedron and one emerald cuboctahedron. Set B includes one topaz octahedron and one amethyst icosahedron. Tetra Tops are the first spinning tops with more than one axis of spin and have been featured in Discover Magazine, the New York Times, Gear Magazine, Child Magazine, Popular Science, and Newsweek.
Set
Set A 
Set B 
$9.95
Tetra Tops Executive
Tetra Tops Executive
Stack them, spin them, or admire them on your desk, Tetra Tops allow you to hold the concepts of Synergetics in the palm of your hand. Set includes one executive size Tetra Top, two limited edition trading cards, and an educational "launch manual." There are four different Executive sets: diamond tetrahedron, topaz octahedron, aquamarine icosahedron, and champagne cuboctahedron. Tetra Tops are the first spinning tops with more than one axis of spin and have been featured in Discover Magazine, the New York Times, Gear Magazine, Child Magazine, Popular Science, and Newsweek.
Set
Cuboctahedron 
Icosahedron 
Octahedron (-$4.00)
Tetrahedron (-$2.00)
$16.95