--- product_id: 1321226 title: "Original Hoberman Sphere" brand: "john n. hansen" price: "B/.174" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "John N. Hansen" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1321226-original-hoberman-sphere store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Vibrant rainbow-colored plastic links Expands 3x diameter (9.5" to 30") Includes pulley & hardware for kinetic mobile Original Hoberman Sphere **Brand:** john n. hansen **Price:** B/.174 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Expand your play, expand your mind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Original Hoberman Sphere by john n. hansen - **How much does it cost?** B/.174 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1321226-original-hoberman-sphere) ## Best For - john n. hansen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john n. hansen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **STEM-Boosting Fun:** Includes an educational booklet with 21 inventive activities to inspire young minds and encourage hands-on learning. - • **Kinetic Mobile Ready:** Comes complete with pulley, hardware, and instructions to suspend as a dynamic, eye-catching ceiling mobile. - • **Rainbow Spectrum Design:** A vivid cascade of primary colors that captivates and sparks creativity in any setting. - • **Durable & Versatile Play:** Perfect for indoor games, classroom activities, or as a unique fashion statement—built to last and entertain for hours. - • **Mesmerizing Expand & Contract:** Transforms from compact 9.5" to a striking 30" diameter—watch it grow and shrink with hypnotic fluidity. ## Overview The Original Hoberman Sphere is a durable, rainbow-colored plastic toy that expands from 9.5 inches to 30 inches in diameter, offering mesmerizing kinetic motion. Designed for kids 4+, it includes a pulley system to hang as a mobile and an educational booklet with 21 creative activities, making it a perfect blend of fun, STEM learning, and eye-catching design. ## Description Product Description A rainbow of primary colors effortlessly changes volume up to 30 times! Colorful linking rings provide hours of fun! Welcome to the wacky world of Chuck Hoberman! The Hoberman Sphere expands and contracts with a magical motion so fluid and simple that kids can't help but play with it for hours. A master of illusion, the Hoberman Sphere can be thrown, bounced, kicked, spun, rolled or suspended from the ceiling. The polymer links allow the sphere to change in volume 30 times and the rainbow of primary colors swirl as it is tossed and contorted. Includes an educational booklet about the Sphere, a "21 Cool Things To Do" activity sheet, a pulley, hardware and instructions for hanging as a cool kinetic energy mobile. Collect them all! For ages 4+. desertcart.com The Hoberman Sphere starts small and grows larger. And vice versa. Made of rainbow-colored plastic links, the sphere expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts to a compact 9.5 inches. There's a hypnotic fascination in making the sphere expand and contract over and over again, but if kids want to do more with their sphere, a guide (included) lists some possibilities. How about trying the ballerina spin, the flip down, or the hot potato? The sphere can also be a fashion accessory. Think spiked hat or, even better, space helmet. Another option is to hang the sphere as a mobile. A pulley system is included, and a pull of the ring will cause the sphere to contract. Release the ring for expansion. Plenty of fun, the Hoberman Sphere might get kids thinking about mechanical engineering and some folding/unfolding projects of their own. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award. --Wendy Slotboom P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer The original Hoberman Sphere. Expands from 9.5" to 30"! See more Review: Lots of fun for all ages. - Great for all ages. Good quality and durable. Review: What fun! - What fun! When I took it out of the box, I was skeptical about being a good toy but when the grandchildren visited my mind was instantly changed. The 4 yr. old boy was just as delighted with this as was his 2 y/o brother. I wish I hadn't presented it to them together because sharing was impossible and not a back and forth catch game I naively anticipated. This is a durable toy that will offer hours of entertainment. ## Features - KIDS SPHERE TOY: Comes with a pulley, hardware, and instructions to hang as a cool kinetic mobile - INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL BOOKLET: "Twenty-one Cool Things to do With a Hoberman Sphere" is included with the toy to give your little one more ideas to play - EXPANDABLE DESIGN: Expands to 30 inches in diameter and contracts to a compact 9.5 inches - VERSATILE USE: Use this sphere in a wide range of games and activities for versatile classroom or home use - DESIGNED FOR KIDS: Recommended for children ages 4 years and up ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00000JN49 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | #21,320 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #220 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | John N. Hansen | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (855) | | Educational Objective | stem | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00021105131147, 00780358101047 | | Included Components | mobile | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 9.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches | | Item Type Name | Hoberman Original Sphere--Rainbow (Discontinued by manufacturer) | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | John N. Hansen Co. Inc. | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 48.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | TED-HS104 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | HS104 | | Number of Players | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | manual | | Set Name | Single Hoberman Sphere Toy | | Size | Small | | Sub Brand | (-) | | Subject Character | (-) | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Geometry | | UPC | 885788960513 885863156466 890418009890 885220147328 692000177990 885226967777 021105131147 885143493595 885863118983 025766201041 780358101047 765635859804 885153049195 885183659128 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Original Hoberman Sphere - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eMql1aZ0L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: My Hoberman sphere got locked in the open position. Is it broken or is there a way to close it? I can't find the instructions - hardcopy or online!** A: Had the same problem; went through and checked that all the pieces were fully clipped and noticed some yellow ‘tabs’ that don’t clip-they sort of act as stops to keep it from opening too far. Some of the tabs were stuck when the sphere had been forced open too far. Fixed the tabs and it closed right down! **Q: How do you contract it once it's locked open? Lost directions.** A: Hold the sphere at top and bottom and let it collapse. IF hanging it will stay open only. This thing does not lock to the best of my knowledge **Q: how tall is it in feet?** A: 2 1/2 feet. **Q: Is there a Hoberman sphere that expands larger than 3 feet?** A: The Mega Sphere expands to 4.5 feet. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005N5FV?ref=myi_title_dp ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun for all ages. *by J***D on January 30, 2026* Great for all ages. Good quality and durable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What fun! *by N***R on September 30, 2025* What fun! When I took it out of the box, I was skeptical about being a good toy but when the grandchildren visited my mind was instantly changed. The 4 yr. old boy was just as delighted with this as was his 2 y/o brother. I wish I hadn't presented it to them together because sharing was impossible and not a back and forth catch game I naively anticipated. This is a durable toy that will offer hours of entertainment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting product that involves your imagination *by I***. on February 11, 2024* The product seems well made and is interesting for adults from an engineering perspective. For children it's use is up to the individual. I bought this for an autistic relative and the toy promoted interaction between us that had us giggling. How big, how little could it get, make your own sounds while expanding it, pretend to get your arm stuck in it... Use your imagination and I think this is a good toy to promote interaction. I don't know what the age recommendation is but would keep it to older children ## Frequently Bought Together - Original Hoberman Sphere Plastic Expandable Toy, Rainbow - Hoberman Expanding Mini Sphere Toy - Hoberman: Sphere-- Expanding Universe Glow --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1321226-original-hoberman-sphere](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1321226-original-hoberman-sphere) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*