Expand, Collapse, Spin, and Explore The Hoberman Expanding Sphere is a colorful kinetic toy that transforms from a compact ball into a large geometric sphere with one smooth motion. It is part toy, part STEM learning tool, and part fidget-friendly desk object. Why It Stands Out Expands and collapses with a satisfying hands-on motion. Rainbow-colored geometric design for playrooms, classrooms, sensory spaces, and desk displays. Great for tossing, rolling, spinning, hanging, or using as a visual STEM demonstration. Available in Mini, Original, and Mega sizes. Choose Your Size Mini: collapses to 5.5 inches and expands to 12 inches. Recommended for ages 4+. Original: collapses to 9.5 inches and expands to 30 inches. Recommended for ages 4+. Mega: collapses to 16-18 inches and expands to 54 inches / 4.5 feet. Recommended for ages 6+. Important Note This product was not designed or guaranteed for bubble-making. Bubble results depend on solution mix, weather, temperature, humidity, location, and other conditions. Size Details & Gallery Mini Hoberman Sphere Big fun, tiny package. The Mini Hoberman Sphere comes out of the box looking like a futuristic ornament — a cross between a ball and a star, and then boom — pick it up by any of its dozens of plastic points and it expands neatly into a lattice-like globe that's 12 inches in diameter. It's pocket-sized magic that fits in your bag, sits on your desk, and refuses to be put down. Perfect for kids, fidgeters, and anyone who just needs something satisfying to do with their hands.Dimensions: Packaged dimensions: 6.25" W x 6.25" L x 6" H | Weight: 0.4 lbs Collapsed diameter: 5.5 inches | Expanded diameter: 12 inchesRecommended for ages 4+.⚠️ Bubble-making disclaimer: The Mini Hoberman Sphere was not designed or created to make bubbles. Results not guaranteed! Bubble success depends on a whole lot of factors — your solution mix, the weather, temperature, humidity, and even your location can all play a role. Do your own research before purchasing with bubble-making in mind, as we make no guarantees regarding its performance outside of its intended design. Hoberman Expanding Sphere - Mini video Original Hoberman Sphere The one that started it all. The Original Hoberman Sphere is the classic, award-winning geometric wonder that has been mesmerizing kids and adults alike for decades. Made of rainbow-colored plastic links, it expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts back down to a compact 9.5 inches -- making it perfect for tossing, rolling, spinning, or hanging as a kinetic mobile. A rainbow of primary colors effortlessly swirls as it changes volume up to 30 times! It's equal parts toy, science lesson, and conversation piece.Dimensions: Collapsed diameter: 9.5 inches | Expanded diameter: 30 inchesRecommended for ages 4+.⚠️ Bubble-making disclaimer: The Originial Hoberman Sphere was not designed or created to make bubbles. Results not guaranteed! Bubble success depends on a whole lot of factors — your solution mix, the weather, temperature, humidity, and even your location can all play a role. Do your own research before purchasing with bubble-making in mind, as we make no guarantees regarding its performance outside of its intended design. Hoberman Expanding Sphere - Original video Mega Hoberman Sphere Think big. Like, really big. The Mega Hoberman Sphere is the jaw-dropping, mind-bending, geometry-meets-magic toy that unfolds before your very eyes into a spectacular rainbow structure you can actually fit inside. Starting compact and expanding to an astonishing 4.5 feet in diameter, this dynamic, lightweight sphere fosters spatial understanding through hands-on play.Whether you hang it as a kinetic mobile, use it as a hideout fort (just toss a blanket over it!), or simply expand and collapse it repeatedly because it's impossibly satisfying — this thing is a showstopper.Dimensions: Packaged dimensions: 17" x 17" x 15.75" | Weight: 7.55 lbs Expanded diameter: up to 4.5 feet (54 inches) Collapsed diameter: approximately 16–18 inches HansenIncludes a convenient pulley system for easy expansion. Recommended for ages 6+.⚠️ Bubble-making disclaimer: The Mega Hoberman Sphere was not designed or created to make bubbles. Results not guaranteed! Bubble success depends on a whole lot of factors — your solution mix, the weather, temperature, humidity, and even your location can all play a role. Do your own research before purchasing with bubble-making in mind, as we make no guarantees regarding its performance outside of its intended design. Hoberman Expanding Sphere - Mega video Hoberman Expanding Sphere - Mega video
