Every time I take yinz kids to the art museum, I go blue in the face telling you to stop touching things. Can’t we just enjoy some culture without you always trying to touch fragile art pieces? If you want to play with art, try this Lollipopter instead. This is a work of art you can actually play with, as long as you promise to stop trying to stick your fingers up Mona Lisa’s nose!
Playable art refers to a style of interactive toy. These toys aesthetically look like a sculpture or other work of art, and feature parts with kinetic movement. The novelty of playable art is that they are actually designed to be played with, unlike traditional artwork. Playable art makes great sensory toys by teaching grasping and movements. It also teaches about geometry and patterns. Playable art is not only a fun toy, but it’s also a useful therapy tool just like other fidgets, puzzles, or memory games.
Play with your own unique Lollipopter work of art!
The Lollipopter is the fun work of art you can play with! The Lollipopter features a stainless steel rod attached to a weighted metal base. Attached to the rod are 42 lollipop shaped petals, which is where it draws the name from. Swivel these plastic petals with your hand to display different artistic styles! Using your finger, you can rotate the petals to form a perfect helix design. Want to change it up? With a quick twist of the handle, you can spread the petals out to form a pinecone shape! Twist it back and it will resume its helix styling. Note that it is recommended to carefully follow the directions for use, as dropping Lollipopter can cause damage to the petals.
Inspiration for the shape of the Lollipopter toy comes from nature, drawing from different plant forms. Combine that with Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio for mathematical concepts, and this playable art came to be! This kinetic toy is a brilliant work of art to behold itself, but it’s also a great toy. It makes for a perfect stress reliever, as it’s relaxing and fun. Think of it as the more “grown up” version of the classic fidget spinner. It will fit right in sitting on your office desk or at home on a table, providing décor and function!
We’re featuring the ‘mango fandango’ color scheme here. This Lollipopter has petals in various shades or orange, yellow, and pink. If you prefer, check out ‘huckleberry spin’ which has hues of blue and white, or ‘sugar plum shuffle’ which features yellow, green, blue, and purple notes. Your Lollipopter arrives in a domed tube, which makes for a catching design. However, it is also available in a flattened form in a more gift friendly rectangular box if you prefer.
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Additional Notes
- Recommend for ages 9 – 99
- Measures 5.25 x 5.25 x 10 inches and weighs just under 1 pound
- Best seller in both Executive Desk Toys and Fidget Spinners on Amazon
- 4.4 stars with over 150 ratings – people love it!
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