Thames & Kosmos Gyroscope | Perfectly Balanced & Precision Tested | Essential STEM Tool | Classic Scientific Device | Experiments in Physics, Forces & Gravity | Nostalgic Spinning Science Toy

I recently ordered a "precision" gyroscope costing three times as much and was disappointed in the accuracy and duration of the spin. This inexpensive model performs very well for the price with a very long, balanced spin. I would have liked a normal stand and extra winding string but those are quibbles. Buy this one - you won't be disappointed. To be fair, the plastic construction is a concern, and I have not used it long enough to evaluate that issue, but it seems to be solidly constructed. It also is made in China like everything else, but the English/German distributors apparently demand some reasonable level of quality control. I will be buying more for the other kids in my life.

I love giving gyroscopes to kids to play with so they can see and feel how the forces work but have always been frustrated with the cheap metal ones we all had as kids. This is an excellent alternative! It's very well balanced and spins for a very long time. The "hamster ball" as my kids call it is a nice addition as well. You can mount it inside the ball and spin it up and then roll the ball. Of course, due to the gyroscopic effect, the ball will only roll in a perfectly straight line. If you try to roll it 90 degrees off axis, it won't roll at all. I'm very glad to finally have found a good quality gyroscope that is priced at a level you can gift it as a toy.

Bought one, no string, ordered replacement, again no string. The hole is so small, I have tried a few different strings and nothing works

This is a beautiful piece. The plastic globe is thick and tough, and makes for a safe, fun way to feel the gyroscopic effect (precession). The only complaint, which is minor, is that the cord doesn’t stay in the little hole in the axle. I put a dot of double-sided tape next to the hole which made it much easier to wind.

Works well, comes with a well balanced wheel and a tough string.

Very good gryoscope, slows down quickly though. It also did not come with the string that it said it would come with. Otherwise, still works and is a cool toy.

An excellent educational toy that is made with very good precision.

Gave as a gift HOPING TO TAKE THE NEXT GENERATION ON PHYSICS

My son absolutely loves this

Todo mal, el repartidor se lo deja en el vecino sin picar en mi casa y no trae la cuerda pese a que la caja dice que trae cuerda

Not a cheap knockoff .. It is lots of fun and works as it should

Amusant pour montrer à mes petits enfants. C'est comme une toupie

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