I don't derive much benefit or pleasure from fidget toys but I know a lot of people who do, and I was rummaging around the internet to see what kinds were out there when I stumbled into this weird little niche of gun fidget toys.
Most of them are like the above, either a part of a gun you pop bullets in and out of or a mini-gun you can load and eject; they're not real bullets and nothing actually fires, obviously (some versions do have spring "launcher" capability similar to an action figure gun). And if that helps you more power to you, I don't judge that, they look weirdly cool.
But I do feel like the last thing we should be acclimatizing people to fidgeting with is firearms.
[ID: Several images of gun-oriented fidget toys; one shows two, first a six-shooter barrel with fake bullets you can pop in and out, and second an array of tiny gun-shaped fidgets you hold by a trigger "ring" with extremely snub barrels. One is a close-up of the mini gun fidget showing how the barrel pops up to eject a fake bullet, marked "One click pop up automatic ejection", and one shows small, brightly colored replicas of a real handgun captioned "children's mini 1911 toy gun model gravity printed fidget stress relief".]
The seemingly simple design takes on a completely different avatar when spun. Designed to look like a strangely shaped top when still, the looks like an exclamation mark when you spin it. The ball and stick form the central axis, while a around the punctuation gives the top its centrifugal force. This connected to the central axis by two arms that disappear when the top spins rapidly, giving you something that looks quite alluring, as the three elements spin around, completely disconnected from each other!
can y’all show me your favorite sensory/fidget toys?? they can be anything
it would be great too if y’all could say what you like about them too/what they help you with sensory wise, I want to buy some sensory/fidget toys I’ll actually use/like
Edit: thank you all so much for loving these!! Many of you wanted one so I listed the ones I have in my shop🌈 If sold out, feel free to “request” more💖
The fidget 3D Printed carrot knife features a built-in spinner mechanism, allowing you to indulge in satisfying spins and twirls while waiting for your ingredients to cook or during moments of relaxation. Perfect for those who find comfort in sensory stimulation or simply want to add an element of fun to their Day!