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Look around these days and you’ll likely notice that the popular fidget spinner toys that have been making headlines are everywhere. Though the concept of a toy to help with fidgets has actually been around for hundreds of years, it’s only recently that they’ve started to grow in popularity.
Some swear by the little toys’ ability to help combat a bad case of the fidgets, while others just find them a nice little distraction. Suited for both kids and adults, the nice thing about these popular toys are that they’re not only inexpensive, but very portable.
While the most popular fidget toys we’re seeing these days are the ones that use ball-bearings and spin, you’ll be happy to know that if a spinning fidget toy isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other options.
We searched online and are happy to report that we found 19 different kinds of fidget toys, even for the most fidgety of fidgets.
1. Magnetic Thinking Putty
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty is putty that actually attracts magnets. Weird, right? The 3.2-ounce tin cans of putty come in over 20 different variations, even glow-in-the-dark, and retail for $14.95 on Amazon.
Calm your mind and put it on automatic with this miniature gear shifter. And how handy, it also doubles as a key chain! It’s available on Amazon for $7.95, and is eligible for free shipping if you’re a Prime member.
This fun little desk toy is sure to keep you entertained for hours. It comes with a metal base, 160 various-sized metal balls and is available on Amazon for $9.99.
Gravity guides the colored droplets in this motion bubbler fidget toy, which is said to have a soothing and mesmerizing effect. They’re available on Amazon for $6.99 and eligible for free shipping if you’re a Prime member.
This little keychain that allows you to pop the beans out of plastic edamame might just be more addictive than the real thing. It’s available on Amazon for $7.99 and is eligible for free shipping if you’re a Prime member.
These little fidget pads are said to relieve stress and calm anxious minds. And it almost looks like a mini video game controller! It’s available on Amazon for $8.99 and is eligible for free shipping if you’re a Prime member.
10. The Endless Pop Electronic Bubble Wrap Key Chain
Why is popping bubble wrap so satisfying? This keychain not only lets you pop bubbles, but has the sound effects to go along with it. It’s available on Amazon for $12.99.
Whether you’re a clicker, spinner, roller or flicker, this little fidget cube has you covered. Available on Amazon for $6.99, it’s also eligible for free shipping if you’re an Amazon Prime member.
You can get an entire bag of randomly assorted squishy toys on Amazon right now for only $13.99. Just think, you could be the hit of your office if you bring some in to share.
When’s the last time you had a desk toy that made unceasing eye contact? This little fidget toy is available on Amazon for under $5, and ships free if you’re an Amazon Prime member.
The description for this face ball toy says you can pinch, press, throw, hurl, knock and trample it, and it will always restore itself. And for $10.99 on Amazon, it could be yours.