Description
These little wooden spinning tops come as a trio in three sizes, each made from pale natural wood and painted with bright bands of colour. Every top has a rounded, almost ball-like body with a shallow hollow on top and a slim wooden stem rising from its centre, ready to twist between finger and thumb. The large top is about 3.8cm across and 4.8cm tall, the medium one about 3cm across and 4cm tall, and the small one about 2.5cm across and 3.5cm tall. Each wears its own mix of stripes: red, blue and green on the large top, pink, green and blue on the medium, and green, red and pink on the small.
They are made for play on any flat, smooth surface: a kitchen table, a desk or a bare wooden floor all work well. We like to line them up and spin all three at once, or race one against another to see which keeps turning longest. When they are not in use, the three look cheerful sitting together on a shelf or windowsill, and their small size means they tuck into a pocket or a drawer without fuss.
Being wood, the tops are light in the hand; the whole set weighs just 29g. The stripes run around each body in clean, even bands that sit nicely against the plain grain of the wood. To keep them looking their best, wipe them with a soft dry cloth, or a lightly damp one for marks, and never leave them to soak, since wood dislikes standing water. Keep them together in a small pouch or tin between games so none goes missing. We think they make a lovely small present: simple, cheerful and the sort of toy that has everyone at the table wanting a go.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Wood |
| Length |
3.8cm |
| Width |
3.8cm |
| Height |
4.8cm |
| Weight |
0.029KG |
| Contents |
Set of 3 |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big are the three spinning tops?
The large top is about 3.8cm across and 4.8cm tall, the medium about 3cm across and 4cm tall, and the small about 2.5cm across and 3.5cm tall.
What are the spinning tops made of?
All three tops are made from wood, left pale and natural with painted stripes running around each rounded body.
What colours are the stripes?
The large top has red, blue and green bands, the medium has pink, green and blue, and the small has green, red and pink.
How do you spin them?
Hold the slim wooden stem between finger and thumb, give it a quick twist and let the top go on a flat, smooth surface such as a table.
How should I look after the wooden tops?
Wipe them with a soft dry cloth, or a lightly damp one for marks, and never leave them to soak in water.