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<strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>toys</strong> <strong>are</strong> <strong>designed</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>fidgeters</strong>, just like you.<br />

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We all have moments where we want to just sit there <strong>and</strong> fidget, but while our actions may not be<br />

annoying to us, they can be intensely frustrating to others. You probably know how aggravating it is<br />

when someone is clicking a pen at pace next to you, or perhaps you’re fed up with biting your nails.<br />

Thankfully, there’s now a solution that’s both small <strong>and</strong> quiet: introducing fidget <strong>spinners</strong>.<br />

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A fidget spinner, or fidget spinner, is a small toy made of metal, plastic, or wood that you can simply spin<br />

around between your fingers to scratch that fidgety itch. They’re great because they’re fun to play<br />

around with, <strong>and</strong> they’re dead silent too, so there’s no chance that you’ll be a nuisance to anybody else<br />

around you. Besides giving you something to fidget with, h<strong>and</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> don’t serve much else of a<br />

purpose, however quite a few users have said that they help them to zone in <strong>and</strong> concentrate better<br />

when they need to.<br />

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Once you really get to grips with these fidget <strong>toys</strong>, you should be able to get them spinning <strong>for</strong> a minute<br />

or more. It’s a lot of fun to practice <strong>and</strong> see how quickly you can get the toy whizzing around in between<br />

your fingers.<br />

Rise to Prominence<br />

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<strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> a relatively new invention but have rapidly risen to prominence, leading Forbes<br />

magazine to label them the “must-have office toy in 2017”.<br />

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So when did fidget <strong>spinners</strong> first emerge <strong>and</strong> where did they come from? Interestingly, these little <strong>toys</strong><br />

arose from a crowd-sourced project which led to the development of the fidget cube – an all-round<br />

fidgety toy which had a spinner on it.<br />

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From that moment on, the appeal of h<strong>and</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> like these was set <strong>and</strong> even though it may not make<br />

much sense to an unwitting onlooker, give them a few spins with one of these things <strong>and</strong> they’ll soon


get the bug. One could say it’s a bit like the old Rubik’s Cube but without the need <strong>for</strong> brainpower. You<br />

can just pick them up <strong>and</strong> have a little play – perhaps to distress – whenever you feel like it.<br />

Benefits<br />

H<strong>and</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> fast building a reputation <strong>for</strong> helping people to break other nasty little habits. For<br />

example, if you chew your nails a lot then you’re being both unhygienic <strong>and</strong> giving your fingers a bad<br />

time. Why not play around with a toy that’s much easier on your skin like a fidget spinner?<br />

What’s more, from a mental perspective, fidget <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> considered an ideal way to rid your body of<br />

any excess tension that may build up throughout the day. They’re also a great way to stop you aimlessly<br />

browsing through your phone or trawling to the fridge <strong>for</strong> yet another snack that you just don’t need<br />

because you cannot think of anything better to do.<br />

Products<br />

Now you know what fidget <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> all about, let’s take a closer look at what fidget toy <strong>spinners</strong><br />

there <strong>are</strong> on the market. One of the most popular h<strong>and</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> out there is the EDC tri-spinner, which<br />

is available in nine different bold colors, ranging from red to black <strong>and</strong> yellow to red. The EDC fidget<br />

spinner is well-liked by users <strong>for</strong> its super speedy spinning quality, while also <strong>for</strong> being extremely quiet<br />

<strong>and</strong> easy on the fingers. These <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> 3D printed <strong>and</strong> constructed with ABS plastic, with the<br />

bearings made out of steel.<br />

EDC <strong>spinners</strong> do spin nice <strong>and</strong> quickly, although it does seem that people with larger h<strong>and</strong>s preferred<br />

them the most, with some who had small h<strong>and</strong>s reporting back that the fidget spinner could be a little<br />

difficult to get going. The spinner should spin around nice <strong>and</strong> quickly, however if you do find that it<br />

becomes stuck now <strong>and</strong> again, try applying a bit of oil to the bearings to slicken it up a bit. If you struggle<br />

to find a fidget spinner that’s got the right dimensions <strong>for</strong> you, they’re easy to make, so you could<br />

always have a crack at constructing one yourself.<br />

While tri-<strong>spinners</strong> seem to be the most common h<strong>and</strong> spinner design, there <strong>are</strong> plenty of other designs<br />

out there too which may be more suitable to you. There <strong>are</strong> plenty sold that just have the one bearing<br />

<strong>for</strong> you to spin around <strong>and</strong> you can also find <strong>spinners</strong> with two bearings.<br />

There <strong>are</strong> many plastic <strong>spinners</strong> out there but that’s not the only material that fidget <strong>toys</strong> <strong>are</strong> made out<br />

of. Also on sale <strong>are</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> made of metal <strong>and</strong> wood, all with different price points <strong>and</strong> different<br />

qualities. If you become fond of these <strong>toys</strong>, you could always buy a collection of them to show off to<br />

your friends. They <strong>are</strong> undoubtedly going to get bigger <strong>and</strong> bigger over the next few years so why not<br />

get ahead of the game now?


Tips<br />

It’s important to make sure that the fidget spinner you <strong>are</strong> buying is a quality one as some of the<br />

cheaper models do tend to be a bit gritty <strong>and</strong> hence rough on your skin, since they’re rotating so fast. If<br />

they’re gritty <strong>and</strong> grind often then that likely means that they <strong>are</strong>n’t going to be that quiet either.<br />

Rubbing in oil or soaking in alcohol may do the trick but the best way to avoid this is to just buy a highquality<br />

toy.<br />

<strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> really <strong>are</strong> as simple as they sound – there’s nothing hidden about them. They <strong>are</strong>n’t <strong>for</strong><br />

everybody, but <strong>for</strong> people prone to getting fidgety – <strong>and</strong> there’s nothing like a mundane office job or a<br />

long journey to cause that – h<strong>and</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> an excellent time waster <strong>and</strong> a really satisfying little toy.<br />

So if your friends keep telling you that you’re a right pain, or you just want a little device to take your<br />

mind off things, be sure to have a browse around at all the fidget toy <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>and</strong> select the best one<br />

<strong>for</strong> you.<br />

A No-Holds-Barred Guide on <strong>Fidget</strong> Spinners<br />

<strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> a great new toy <strong>designed</strong> to give you something to keep busy with so that you don’t<br />

become unnecessarily fidgety. They <strong>are</strong> also great if you have some irritating or unhygienic habits such<br />

as biting your nails or pen-clicking – or perhaps you just want to eat less or give up smoking. There <strong>are</strong><br />

plenty of fidget <strong>spinners</strong> that could help you with any of these, so let’s delve right into it <strong>and</strong> find out<br />

more about the world of fidget <strong>spinners</strong>.<br />

<strong>Fidget</strong> Spinners<br />

<strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> small enough that you can take them with you while you’re out <strong>and</strong> about – they’re<br />

often referred to as “EDC” <strong>toys</strong>, meaning “every day carry”. While they <strong>are</strong> available in a few different<br />

sizes, they all take pretty much the same <strong>for</strong>m, although they come in different materials, such as metals<br />

<strong>and</strong> 3D-printed plastics.<br />

Someone would purchase a fidget spinner if they wanted to cut out nasty habits that take up time <strong>and</strong><br />

only bring negative effects – like smoking. Fiddling with a spinner will take away the urge to go <strong>and</strong> light<br />

up, so you’ll be saving time, becoming more productive <strong>and</strong> keeping yourself healthier. What’s not to<br />

like?


If you <strong>are</strong>n’t keen on fidget <strong>spinners</strong>, then you may want to invest in a fidget ring instead. These slot<br />

onto your fingers <strong>and</strong> lock in place, <strong>and</strong> then you can twiddle them around with your other fingers,<br />

allowing you to keep busy doing something else with your other h<strong>and</strong>. Be<strong>for</strong>e going mainstream, fidget<br />

rings were being used by Tibetans. They believed that paying with a toy like this helped to reduce any<br />

anxiety <strong>and</strong> concerns that they may have.<br />

As well as being <strong>toys</strong>, fidget <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> also popular with people who have ADD (Attention Deficit<br />

Disorder). They <strong>are</strong> liked because instead of taking out a fidgety <strong>and</strong> agitated urge on something else,<br />

they can play with a fidget toy instead.<br />

This extends further to people who have anxiety <strong>and</strong> depression, or just want something to take the<br />

edge off things that isn’t going to cause them further issues – again, like smoking would. These <strong>toys</strong> <strong>are</strong><br />

new, so we <strong>are</strong> undoubtedly going to see even more uses <strong>for</strong> them in the near future. Have a play with<br />

one to see if it benefits you in any way.<br />

What <strong>Fidget</strong> Spinners Are There?<br />

While the fidget spinner industry is just getting going, there <strong>are</strong> still a variety of products on the market<br />

that have all sorts of functions. For starters, you have the <strong>toys</strong> that <strong>are</strong> being marketed simply <strong>for</strong><br />

entertainment, but you can also buy fidget <strong>toys</strong> especially tailored <strong>for</strong> those who have ADD, ADHD or<br />

similar diagnoses. We’re going to go in-depth on all of the different types of fidget <strong>spinners</strong>.<br />

Dual-Bar Spinner<br />

The best-known fidget spinner currently on sale is the dual bar spinner <strong>and</strong> the one you would most<br />

likely purchase as your first spinner. These <strong>are</strong> basic, easy to operate <strong>and</strong> spin via the bearings intricately<br />

placed inside of them. The better the bearings <strong>are</strong>, the better a fidget spinner will be, <strong>and</strong> the faster <strong>and</strong><br />

longer it will spin.<br />

These <strong>toys</strong> <strong>are</strong> made from all sorts of materials, but the most common ones <strong>are</strong> 3D-printed plastic<br />

(these tend to have the coolest designs too), wood <strong>and</strong> metals – titanium <strong>and</strong> copper to name two.<br />

A traditional dual bar fidget spinner will have three bearings inside that spin both clockwise <strong>and</strong> anticlockwise.<br />

They will spin both quickly <strong>and</strong> slowly, <strong>and</strong> can be flicked back <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong>th. The bearings <strong>are</strong><br />

versatile <strong>and</strong> can be played with in any way the user sees fit.


If you <strong>are</strong>n’t sure whether fidget spinning is <strong>for</strong> you, your best bet is to buy a dual bar fidget spinner first<br />

<strong>and</strong> see if you get the hang of it, <strong>and</strong> the appeal.<br />

Tri-Bar Spinner<br />

If you want to move to the next level up, then the tri-bar fidget spinner is what you’re looking <strong>for</strong>.<br />

Slightly bigger <strong>and</strong> a little trickier to work, these <strong>spinners</strong> have more combinations, can be spun in<br />

different ways <strong>and</strong> <strong>are</strong> generally more attractive to the experienced spinner.<br />

The tri-spinner is great because you can hold it in a few different places, allowing you to manufacture all<br />

sorts of spins. If you have trouble concentration or suffer with any of the a<strong>for</strong>ementioned conditions,<br />

then you may enjoy a tri-spinner because of its complexity – there’s little chance that you’ll find them<br />

boring.<br />

Quad-Bar Spinner<br />

Find that the tri-bar spinner still isn’t quite enough to keep you satisfied? Then you have no choice but<br />

to go <strong>for</strong> the quad-bar spinner which really does have everything that a keen spinner could ever want!<br />

The quad-<strong>spinners</strong> also tend to be of supreme quality <strong>and</strong> <strong>are</strong> made only of the best bearings available –<br />

having great bearings is vital as otherwise your fidget spinner will slow down over time <strong>and</strong> become less<br />

fun to fidget with.<br />

Quad-<strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> primarily made in 3D-printed plastic or wood, so you can choose between a flash,<br />

funky design or a more mature, professional look.<br />

Make Your Own <strong>Fidget</strong> Spinner!<br />

Fancy yourself as a bit of a designer because you can’t quite find the perfect spinner <strong>for</strong> you? Thankfully,<br />

you have the option of making your own fidget spinner as they really <strong>are</strong> ef<strong>for</strong>tless to put together. You<br />

could go <strong>for</strong> a wooden design, but the most fun is with 3D plastic, which is astonishingly easy providing<br />

you have a 3D-printer.


Just play around <strong>and</strong> design your perfect spinner <strong>and</strong> then go ahead <strong>and</strong> print it out. There’s then plenty<br />

of advice available to help you slot in the bearings <strong>and</strong> make any other final adjustments that you need<br />

to.<br />

Should I Buy a <strong>Fidget</strong> Spinner or a <strong>Fidget</strong> Cube?<br />

You may have heard of fidget cubes, a similar toy that has shot to prominence after receiving an<br />

amazing amount of traction on Kickstarter. They’re great too as they have plenty of features to fiddle<br />

with, but as they do not spin, they <strong>are</strong>n’t <strong>for</strong> everyone. If spinning’s your thing, get a fidget spinner, if<br />

you’re not fussed, go <strong>for</strong> a fidget cube instead!<br />

Where Are <strong>Fidget</strong> Spinners Made <strong>and</strong> How Can I Buy Them?<br />

There <strong>are</strong> lots of fidget <strong>spinners</strong> out there sold from many groups. While the 3D-printed plastic ones <strong>are</strong><br />

typically found on sites like Etsy – these <strong>are</strong> usually personally <strong>designed</strong> – there <strong>are</strong> a few professional<br />

fidget spinner companies getting in on the act. Torqbar is one such example taking finger spinning to the<br />

next level with their range of products.<br />

So far, the fidget <strong>spinners</strong> being sold online seem to be either produced from individual people or by USbased<br />

companies, which is superb news <strong>for</strong> the quality of the products on the market. However, in the<br />

near future we envisage China getting in on the act with their own products, <strong>and</strong> at that point, it’s<br />

feasible that the products may deteriorate in quality, if their other ventures (e-cig<strong>are</strong>ttes) <strong>are</strong> proof.<br />

We focus on selecting only the best fidget <strong>spinners</strong>, so you know that anything you buy on our site is of<br />

the highest grade <strong>and</strong> has been built to last.<br />

<strong>Fidget</strong> Spinner Materials: Plastic, Wood <strong>and</strong> Metal<br />

Perhaps one of the best things about fidget <strong>spinners</strong> is that they come in various materials, as it helps to<br />

keep everything fresh <strong>and</strong> unique. The simplest <strong>and</strong> cheapest <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> made out of 3D-printed<br />

plastic, but while the materials <strong>are</strong> cheaper, the plastic allows <strong>for</strong> more flexible <strong>and</strong> aestheticallypleasing<br />

designs. ABS plastic is a regular plastic used <strong>for</strong> this 3D printing <strong>and</strong> is sturdy, so you won’t have<br />

concerns about your spinner breaking, even with heavy use.


If you want to spend a bit more then you’ll probably be buying either a wooden or metal fidget spinner.<br />

The wooden ones spin longer <strong>and</strong> look classier, while the metal <strong>spinners</strong> focus on delivering exemplary<br />

spinning per<strong>for</strong>mance. A titanium spinner will spin <strong>for</strong> three or four minutes – maybe longer! As you can<br />

imagine, wooden <strong>and</strong> metal fidget <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> up to the rigours of constant, day-to-day use as well.<br />

Do I Need a <strong>Fidget</strong> Toy?<br />

Wondering whether a fidget toy is the right toy <strong>for</strong> you? Here <strong>are</strong> a few points that could help you<br />

decide. The main reason you would buy a finger is to tackle a habit – or habits – that you may have. If<br />

you work in an office or spend much of your day sitting down then a finger spinner could be good <strong>for</strong><br />

you.<br />

Beyond coping with sheer boredom, fidget <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> perfect if you suffer with any of the conditions<br />

that we touched on earlier – ADD, ADHD or autism. People who suffer with these often get builds up of<br />

stress that they need to release. <strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> can help deliver that release.<br />

Using <strong>Fidget</strong> Spinners to Cope with Anxiety <strong>and</strong> Stress<br />

Stress <strong>and</strong> anxiety at work is far from a new phenomenon – <strong>toys</strong> such as stress balls have been invented<br />

in the past to deal with it with varying success. The beauty of a fidget spinner is that they occupy you <strong>for</strong><br />

much longer <strong>and</strong> <strong>are</strong>n’t going to take up all of your attention so you can still complete your other<br />

activities while fiddling.<br />

Playing with these <strong>toys</strong> gives you a gateway to let out of all the pent up stress <strong>and</strong> anxiety in your body,<br />

in a quiet <strong>and</strong> healthy manner. <strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> a great way of kicking the daydreaming bug too, <strong>and</strong><br />

ensuring that you stay productive.<br />

Autism<br />

Autism can cause high levels of stress <strong>and</strong> fear that can be extremely difficult to cope with. So how good<br />

would it be if there was a h<strong>and</strong>held item that sufferers could use to help them out? Now, with fidget<br />

<strong>spinners</strong>, there just may be. These <strong>toys</strong> <strong>are</strong> ideal as they let someone with autism alleviate all of their<br />

tensions on their own. Moreover, without something like a fidget spinner, any stress someone may be<br />

feeling could be amplified further with others around. That makes the independence <strong>and</strong> discreetness of<br />

a fidget spinner even more attractive.


Dealing with ADD <strong>and</strong> ADHD<br />

ADD <strong>and</strong> ADHD <strong>are</strong> conditions that don’t go away <strong>and</strong> that sufferers need to find a way to deal with so<br />

that it impacts their day-to-day life as little as possible. Staying focused is the main challenge with either<br />

of these, so if a finger spinner can help people who don’t have these conditions, then imagine what it<br />

can do <strong>for</strong> those who <strong>are</strong> directly affected!<br />

<strong>Fidget</strong> <strong>spinners</strong> <strong>are</strong> changing things dramatically <strong>for</strong> ADD <strong>and</strong> ADHD sufferers, making them calmer <strong>and</strong><br />

more concentrated on their work. This applies to both adults <strong>and</strong> children. Much of the knowledge at<br />

the moment is anecdotal, but if you do have either, then why not give fidget <strong>spinners</strong> a go? You may be<br />

surprised at the difference they make.

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