If you’re desperate for distraction or want to get your friend’s kid something that they’ll love but their parents might hate, an on-trend fidget toy is the way to go. While it’s disputed whether or ...

It all began locally around the middle of the school year: Flat pieces of plastic or metal, usually with three or so “legs,” spinning around on outstretched fingers. And muffled clicking noises coming ...

It's safe to say that fidget spinners and fidget cubes were some of the biggest trends of the past year. They're especially popular with school-age kids who have issues with stress or a lack of focus, ...

Whether you're in the market for a basic fidget spinner or something a little more interesting, we've got you covered. Below are the best fidget spinners and cubes you can buy in the UK right now.

Fads seemingly come and go without so much as a single notice. In the 80s, leg warmers ruled the hallways of schools and bars of ballet classes. They were meant for dancers but every woman had to have ...

A new class of toy is sweeping the country this season and unlike Tickle Me Elmo, adults are loving this plaything just as much as kids. That’s right, there’s a toy out there that both dad and ...

We've hit peak fidget spinner, with some schools even banning the gizmos. Now a design team is hoping adults will want in on the fidgeting action, but instead of spinning, they’ll be cubing. SEE ALSO: ...

Stores can't keep them in stock. Parents are scrambling to find them. And some schools have banned them.The mania for fidget spinners - the 3-inch twirling gadgets taking over classrooms and cubicles ...

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Three young boys are walking home from the subway on a breezy May evening in South Philadelphia when one stops dead in his tracks as anxiety overtakes him. "My fidget spinner!" he exclaims, jaw ...

Those hot new toys called fidget spinners, gadgets originally touted as a calming distractions for kids, are triggering high anxiety for toy executives. The toy craze, which is expected to drive sales ...

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