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product_id: 1321226
title: "Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy, Rainbow"
brand: "john n. hansen"
price: "RM470"
currency: MYR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "John N. Hansen"
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# Vibrant rainbow-colored polymer links Expands 3x diameter (9.5" to 30") Includes pulley & kinetic mobile hardware Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy, Rainbow

**Brand:** john n. hansen
**Price:** RM470
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Expand your play, expand your mind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy, Rainbow by john n. hansen
- **How much does it cost?** RM470 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/1321226-original-hoberman-sphere-plastic-expandable-toy-rainbow)

## Best For

- john n. hansen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted john n. hansen brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Rainbow Design:** Eye-catching primary colors swirl dynamically, making it a playful centerpiece for any space or activity.
- • **Durable & Versatile Toy:** Built to withstand bouncing, spinning, and tossing—ideal for classrooms, playrooms, or as a unique conversation starter at your next gathering.
- • **Interactive Kinetic Mobile:** Comes with pulley system and hardware to suspend as a captivating, motion-driven mobile—perfect for creative décor or STEM inspiration.
- • **Mesmerizing Expand & Contract:** Transforms from compact 9.5" to a striking 30" diameter—watch it grow and shrink with hypnotic fluidity.
- • **Educational & Imaginative Play:** Includes a '21 Cool Things To Do' booklet to spark creativity, engineering curiosity, and endless interactive fun for kids 4+.

## Overview

The Original Hoberman Sphere is a durable, rainbow-colored expandable toy that grows from 9.5 inches to 30 inches in diameter. Designed for kids aged 4 and up, it includes a pulley system to hang as a kinetic mobile and an educational booklet with 21 creative activities. This award-winning sphere combines mesmerizing motion with STEM-inspired play, making it a must-have for families and educators seeking engaging, interactive fun.

## Description

Product Description A rainbow of primary colors effortlessly changes volume up to 30 times! Colorful linking rings provide hours of fun! Welcome to the wacky world of Chuck Hoberman! The Hoberman Sphere expands and contracts with a magical motion so fluid and simple that kids can't help but play with it for hours. A master of illusion, the Hoberman Sphere can be thrown, bounced, kicked, spun, rolled or suspended from the ceiling. The polymer links allow the sphere to change in volume 30 times and the rainbow of primary colors swirl as it is tossed and contorted. Includes an educational booklet about the Sphere, a "21 Cool Things To Do" activity sheet, a pulley, hardware and instructions for hanging as a cool kinetic energy mobile. Collect them all! For ages 4+. desertcart.com The Hoberman Sphere starts small and grows larger. And vice versa. Made of rainbow-colored plastic links, the sphere expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts to a compact 9.5 inches. There's a hypnotic fascination in making the sphere expand and contract over and over again, but if kids want to do more with their sphere, a guide (included) lists some possibilities. How about trying the ballerina spin, the flip down, or the hot potato? The sphere can also be a fashion accessory. Think spiked hat or, even better, space helmet. Another option is to hang the sphere as a mobile. A pulley system is included, and a pull of the ring will cause the sphere to contract. Release the ring for expansion. Plenty of fun, the Hoberman Sphere might get kids thinking about mechanical engineering and some folding/unfolding projects of their own. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award. --Wendy Slotboom P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer The original Hoberman Sphere. Expands from 9.5" to 30"! See more

Review: What fun! - What fun! When I took it out of the box, I was skeptical about being a good toy but when the grandchildren visited my mind was instantly changed. The 4 yr. old boy was just as delighted with this as was his 2 y/o brother. I wish I hadn't presented it to them together because sharing was impossible and not a back and forth catch game I naively anticipated. This is a durable toy that will offer hours of entertainment.
Review: Interesting product that involves your imagination - The product seems well made and is interesting for adults from an engineering perspective. For children it's use is up to the individual. I bought this for an autistic relative and the toy promoted interaction between us that had us giggling. How big, how little could it get, make your own sounds while expanding it, pretend to get your arm stuck in it... Use your imagination and I think this is a good toy to promote interaction. I don't know what the age recommendation is but would keep it to older children

## Features

- KIDS SPHERE TOY: Comes with a pulley, hardware, and instructions to hang as a cool kinetic mobile
- INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL BOOKLET: "Twenty-one Cool Things to do With a Hoberman Sphere" is included with the toy to give your little one more ideas to play
- EXPANDABLE DESIGN: Expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts to a compact 9.5 inches
- VERSATILE USE: Use this sphere in a wide range of games and activities for versatile classroom or home use
- DESIGNED FOR KIDS: Recommended for children ages 4 years and up

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00000JN49 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,198 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #475 in Educational Science Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (846) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | HS104 |
| Manufacturer | John N. Hansen Co. Inc. |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 4 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches |
| Release date | June 7, 2018 |

## Images

![Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy, Rainbow - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eMql1aZ0L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: My Hoberman sphere got locked in the open position.  Is it broken or is there a way to close it?  I can't find the instructions - hardcopy or online!**
A: Had the same problem; went through and checked that all the pieces were fully clipped and noticed some yellow ‘tabs’ that don’t clip-they sort of act as stops to keep it from opening too far. Some of the tabs were stuck when the sphere had been forced open too far. Fixed the tabs and it closed right down!

**Q: How do you contract it once it's locked open? Lost directions.**
A: Hold the sphere at top and bottom and let it collapse.  IF hanging it will stay open only.  This thing does not lock to the best of my knowledge

**Q: how tall is it in feet?**
A: 2 1/2 feet.

**Q: Is there a Hoberman sphere that expands larger than 3 feet?**
A: The Mega Sphere expands to 4.5 feet. 

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What fun!
*by N***R on September 30, 2025*

What fun! When I took it out of the box, I was skeptical about being a good toy but when the grandchildren visited my mind was instantly changed. The 4 yr. old boy was just as delighted with this as was his 2 y/o brother. I wish I hadn't presented it to them together because sharing was impossible and not a back and forth catch game I naively anticipated. This is a durable toy that will offer hours of entertainment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting product that involves your imagination
*by I***. on February 11, 2024*

The product seems well made and is interesting for adults from an engineering perspective. For children it's use is up to the individual. I bought this for an autistic relative and the toy promoted interaction between us that had us giggling. How big, how little could it get, make your own sounds while expanding it, pretend to get your arm stuck in it... Use your imagination and I think this is a good toy to promote interaction. I don't know what the age recommendation is but would keep it to older children

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ get one
*by L***. on January 7, 2026*

so much fun for our kiddos

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*Last updated: 2026-02-04*