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As reported by Polygon, Tastemakers is releasing a new Arcade1Up series of 4 foot tall home arcade machines for just $399 each. Set to come out this fall, the only catch is that these 3/4 scale arcade machines have to be self assembled, although Tastemakers is promising that the process is a simple one. The Centipede headline […]

It goes without saying that spinners are all the rage these days. What I find most interesting about this particular category of toy, though, are the variations possible. This HOSALA Mokuru Toy Fidget Spinner Stick mocks the very idea of simple variation and instead delivers a completely different type of fidget toy. First impressions are […]

As I’ve stated before, fidget spinners need some hook these days to stand out in a very crowded category. The LuckyBaby Fidget Spinner stands out with a distinctive, single-plane design and colorful styling on its metal frame. At only 2.7 in (7 cm) across and being a single plane design, the LuckyBaby is amongst the […]

I was hesitant to procure the SB Spinner Fidget Toy because I certainly have enough middling spinners. With its traditional spinner design, I thought little of this spinner’s chances of wowing me. Fortunately, I was intrigued just enough by the promise of extended spin time to give this a chance. I’m glad I did. In […]

Some spinners try to gain attention with an unusual look, some with a low price, and others with premium materials. The Helect Fidget Spinner (H1031) goes for the latter strategy. With an aluminum body and stainless steel center ball bearings, the Helect has a nice feel and notable heft. While this is not the cheapest […]

Since spinners have become such a craze, it’s obviously extremely difficult to stand out. One way to do that is with a striking design. Of course, looking interesting isn’t everything, there’s also quality and performance. Unlike many spinners, the AMNIE FS108 Fidget Spinner is professionally packaged in an overwrapped cardboard box. Between that and the […]

With tons of spinners available at every conceivable price point, it’s tough to stand out. The AIRWALKS Hand Spinner EDC Fidget Toy tries to stand out with style. In that regard, the AIRWALKS spinner succeeds, but the proof is in the performance. In that area, it’s a let-down. Available in metallic Black, Blue, and Rose […]

While 3D printing a spinning fidget toy is a past-time that’s growing in popularity, if you’re like me, you’ve had some issues creating your own. If the tolerances from your print aren’t quite right, or you don’t have the right metal parts on hand, the end result is more-or-less worthless. So what about commercial options […]