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Based on my invention RopeThrower in "Contraptions A to Z"  a toy was
created called "String Thing".  It shoots a continuous loop of string with
seemingly gravity defying properties. The Exploratorium had asked me if they
could make a version of it for their museum floor, I said yes and they call
it "String Squirter".  They have stuff about it at their website, including
a webcast "Stump the Scientists"  talking about it.  Go to their fabulous
website www.exploratorium.edu and do a search for "String squirter"   After
String Squirter made it to the Exploratorium's floor it was then suggested
pitching the idea to a toy company, which we did.
 You can find the toy String Thing as well as some other possible toys at
Can You Imagine Inc.  http://www.cyi.net/
As the inventor (and patent holder) I get all of 1 1/2% of the wholesale
sales, not getting me rich,  but it is still fun to have a toy to point to.

Best,
Clifford Wagner
www.scienceinteractives.com

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Subject: Re: good toys


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> Please share your findings with the list, Alissa!
>
> A standard favorite that you likely already have listed is Edmund
> Scientifics: http://scientificsonline.com/
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> Amanda Chesworth, Educational Director
> Inquiring Minds www.inquiringminds.org
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> We've just hired a new shop manager who is looking for input from us, the
> program staff. Given that our communication with our shop has gone
downhill
> recently, I am eager to give him feedback. Specifically, I'm looking for
> suggestions on good quality science toys for young children.
>
> Feel free to respond on- or off-list.
> Thanks!
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> Alissa Daniels, Science Program Manager
> Boston Children's Museum
> 617-426-6500 x342
> www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org
> The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new
> discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but "That's
nny..."   --Isaac
> Asimov
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