I have always said I was deprived as a child - when talking with my husband or friends. I never had the best or 'in toys' when I was young, often getting the cheap alternative or going without. The Spirograph was no exception, I was only able to play with it at a friend's house, but that was rare, as you visited friends to play and interact. The Spirograph being a creative toy didn't seem to encourage that and we therefore had to play outside or with cars or dolls etc. I became very excited when I went back to work after Christmas and found the girl I look after, had received a Spirograph set. - A perfect opportunity for me to have a ...  Read the complete review

For my twins birthday i wanted them to have something that will let them express themselves. I remember having this as a child and i used to spend hours creating crazy funky shapes and patterns. ~Background information~ The Spirograph was dubbed 'Toy of the Year' in '67, it was made in 1965 and this amazing toy was nothing more than plastic circles and shapes with ridged edges (like gears) that created intricate designs when a pen traced the line of the plastic insert as it rolled round the outer guide. Made for ages five and up, the Spirograph was a great unisex toy for all ages. Even the most destructive child could spend ...  Read the complete review