Best spring & wind-up toys according to redditors

Looks like this one:

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https://www.amazon.com/DESDK-Kinetic-Executive-Illusion-Creativity%C3%AF%C2%BC%CB%86Gray%C3%AF%C2%BC%E2%80%B0/dp/B07JM1ZTFR/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1550519026&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=desk+spinner&psc=1

Gifts I've given, or considered giving, over the years -- descending price order

• AeroGarden (about $150)
  
• Klhip Nail Clippers (about $80-$100)
  
• Vera Bradley purse (about $60)
  
• Kindle cover with light (about $60, obviously this only works if she has a Kindle)
  
• Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder (about $50)
  
• Frog-shaped humidifier (about $40)
  
• Planet Earth (about $35-$40)
  
• Box of candy types from the decade they were a kid (about $30)
  
• Less crazily priced but still good fingernail clipper and toenail clipper (about $30)
  
• If she entertains guests ever, maybe a party game like this one (about $25)
  
• Travelocity gnome (about $25)
  
• Some good quality bath towels ($20 and up, multiple brands, my mom liked these)
  
• Wine chiller (about $20)
  
• Eye glass holder (about $20)
  
• Maybe she needs more drink coasters, here's just one of many types (about $20)
  
• Odd little windup-toy (about $15)
  
• Light blanket / throw (about $15)
  
• Wine Saver Set (about $15)
  
• Slinky! (about $6)
  
  Variably priced gift ideas
  
  
• Does she have a hobby? Search the internet for a good book / movie /class related to said hobby
  
• Bath & Body Works is a good bet, though it can help if you are able to snoop on your mom's favorite (spy in bathroom, ask family member or friend to spy) -- or go with eucalyptus, because my mom likes that one -- from $10 on up
  
• There's more than chocolate and flowers, do a search to find a bonsai tree to send her, or specialty foods if she has something she likes (e.g., gluten-free, low-carb, etc.), or just something different (honey-baked ham, omaha steaks, etc.) -- variable cost
  
• Gift certificate (or otherwise 'your treat' money) for a pedicure, manicure, massage, meal prep visit (search for 'meal prep cityname' to see what I'm talking about) -- $25 - $100
  
• Offer to pay for a night at a nice local hotel for her and a spouse/partner to get away -- or a local theater production, night out at the movies, restaurant gift certificate, etc. -- variable cost
  
  Some other places I look
  
  
• /r/BuyItForLife -- I get ideas of quality-type products here sometimes
  
• SkyMall -- some super-expensive stuff, but some interesting ideas and more reasonably priced stuff
  

These things are a good way to interact with people. Just ask them to hold your hand and transfer it to them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHFXVRR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UQfrDbCD95EQA

The inserts are sold on Amazon.

10 PCS Magic Fairy Flying Butterfly in the Book, Butterfly Rubber Band Powered Wind up Butterfly Toy, Novelty Wind Up Toys for Party Great Gag Gift Stocking Stuffer for Kids Boys Girls (Random Color) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MKFWHSH

Here is where i found one. Ordered it for my kid. https://www.amazon.com/Rokment-Transformer-Clockwork-Deformable-colorful/dp/B078K5P2FY

https://www.amazon.com/GloFX-Flow-Ring-Kinetic-Interactive/dp/B07DDN2N6D/ref=asc_df_B07DDN2N6D/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312094682607&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17344834320787654988&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031285&hvtargid=pla-569828676400&psc=1

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got you fam

Short link: https://www.amazon.com/GloFX-Flow-Ring-Kinetic-Interactive/dp/B07DDN2N6D

On UK Amazon

Chattering teeth

Flow rings. I bought mine at American eagle, but you can buy some here: Spinner Ring Arm Slinkey Toy | Rainbow | Flow Rings Kinetic Spring Bracelet - Science Educational Sensory Interactive Cool Toys For Kids Teens Adults - Spinning Metal Globe Slides Down Arms https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHLRX49/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JG5sDbBZA9HX8

I’ve had my eye on a wind-up toy Bender. But it’s not cheap Wind-up Bender link

I was just trying to clarify something that I thought was wrong.

And you're right, I don't know the rules. I also don't own a drove and I've never flew a drone. However, about three years ago, I did launch one of these in the air.

Edit: if you want people to know the laws, you should post up links.

Geoflux!

The longer I'm away from it the less the cravings get. Unless I'm watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie then I'm shaking with cravings. I've found that ice cold water helps. Also chewing gum helps a lot.

I have one of those [little slinky things] (http://www.amazon.com/POOF-Slinky-110-Original-Slinky-Assorted/dp/B00000IZKY) that's made of plastic. It helps with keeping my hands busy. You can usually buy them out of a machine for .50.

Lastly, my husband has horrible asthma, so when all else fails I think of him.

Available via Amazon Prime, for those of us who mainline Bezos:

http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Pea-Wind-Toy-Assorted/dp/B005C5PNLO

https://www.amazon.com/Spinner-Ring-Arm-Slinkey-Toy/dp/B07BHLRX49

I think I got this right...

$0-5: Sharpie Pens these are currently waaaaaaay marked down, hopefully they stay that way for the duration of the contest EDIT: booooo the price went back off, I've got nada for this category.

$5-10: A wind-up Tardis

$10-20: The Avengers Pre-order everyone wants that

$20-50: Rice Cooker!

Cheap & rugged first HF radios:


*ICOM IC-730 or 735



Cheap but good antenna solution:

Dipole antenna (straight wire or slinkys) with 300-ohm TV twinlead as the feedline. Also get an MFJ manual antenna tuner. This will handle the 100 watt transmitter and give you access to the most popular HF bands. :-)

A Slinky!

Pros and Cons kindle single for 99 cents.

What a nice thing to do!

funny... or, from Amazon, this, or this would surely cheer me up!

Flow rings are great to play with and incredibly cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/Towerin-Stainless-Bracelet-Educational-Carrying/dp/B07CHFXVRR/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_21_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=F0K7GXTDF62YKCK3ZPK1

Eh, that one's all rusty. Just get yourself a new one off of Amazon.

My first item is Forbidden History: Prehistoric Technologies, Extraterrestria​l Intervention, and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization which I added today because amazon recommended it and it sounds cool. The last one (that's not from thinkgeek) is
Doctor Who - Wind up Tardis which I added because it looks fun and I was in a fun/geeky mood that day. If you could the items from other sites though, my last one is a TARDIS moon landing Photobomb t-shirt from thinkgeek.

If I had to pick one, and never get the other, I would have to go with the TARDIS... it's unique and there are other books out there and I have plenty on my shelf unread anyway :)

https://www.amazon.com/Spinner-Ring-Arm-Slinkey-Toy/dp/B079QJHHJG

One of my puppies is scared of metal. anything that makes a metal tinking sound; i had one of these things from the $ store; https://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Educational-Spring-Toy-Interactive/dp/B0764MMD7N/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=magic+loop&qid=1558663391&s=gateway&sr=8-9 He was terrified of it to the point of cowering and barking if you went near it, or if he heard it just being picked up from across the house. He also hates slinkies, and if his kennel door xloses too hard he looks at you like you're a monster!

I dont know what it is about that faint ting sound that he hates so much, but his sister doesnt mind it, and neither do the other dogs.

Originally from thinkgeek, but there seems to be some on Amazon.

I went to a workshop with Slinky Josh last weekend. The slinkeys he used looked just like this one . He also sells them on his website for slightly more with free shipping. You defiantly want plastic, and the 8cm*9cm dimension is what we used at the workshop.

Looks like one of those wind-up toys...

$2.49

$4.47

$4.67

$4.35

$5.00

$5.82

Codename Duchess

So one of my nieces got this fidget toy and it is fun and relaxing to play with :)

Slinky has been around for a long time.

Installing a Slinky in a carb!

https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Powered-Novelty-Stocking-Stuffer/dp/B07MKFWHSH/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=butterfly+card+surprise&qid=1564866143&s=gateway&sprefix=butterfly+card&sr=8-4
It’s a butterfly windup card that flies out when opened (it made more noise then flew).