SpirographKAHOOTZ Deluxe Set-, Other, Multicoloured

Bought the ‘Original’ Spirograph set for a child. Had so much fun I bought myself this Deluxe set and I’m not disappointed.I’m using it not as a toy but as a serious piece of art equipment to create designs and greetings cards. It’s particular effective when you colour your patterns in.The Deluxe edition comes with quite a few more rings and wheels to create hundreds more pattern combinations.It also has the addition of 4 shaped wheels. These give a totally different variety of geometric shapes. It’s worth it for that alone.The box it comes in is a fairly sturdy carry case and the pens supplied are OK, but I’ll be using a whole range of coloured gel pens that I bought separately. They work particularly well.Only 2 things to be aware of.The putty they supply to hold the rings in place is not good. I prefer to use the old method of pinning it to the paper. The rings still have the holes for that.All the pieces work together beautifully, but when picking a pattern with tight bends, it does take some dexterity to keep the pen moving smoothly and not jerking across your drawing. Particularly with the shaped wheels.All in all, brilliant!! And though some younger children may struggle with some of the patterns, it doesn’t matter. It’s fun anyway.

Arrived on time and in good condition

I loved this as a child and just bought it this year for my 5-year-old daughters Christmas. It is way more complex than I remembered, but a lot of fun. She is getting the hang of it slowly (as am I) I hope this will be a toy that keeps entertaining for many years.It is a great set, some sheets of good quality paper and 3 excellent pens are also included. the pens red, green and blue are just the right shape for the wheels (standard ball points are too large) and leave a sharp clear line with no bleeding or skipping. There is a good range of shapes and wheels in his set (some more challenging to use than other) and a guide book with deceptively simple instructions to very complex designs. It is blue tack now to hold the wheels in place instead of pins - I find you need use only a small amount or the wheel will not sit flush with the paper.The case is great. I was concerned at first because many reviews on here mention that the storage holes are too small for the wheels and lead to warping, but it appears that the manufacturer has now resolved this. all the parts fit well and would fall out of place if it were not for the plastic covers. there is storage for the pens and paper too and the velcro closure is secure and easy to use.

Great old fashioned creative activity

Excellent Spirograph set! Its well worth paying a little extra to get the carry case that you get with this kit if you can, rather than a cheaper set without one, as ikeeps everything together and neatly in order. With this many pieces, you can get some wonderful designs, and the set comes with three pens.Its a good idea to be aware that Spirograph doesnt work well with standard ball point pens, as the nib is too wide to fit well into the small holes of the wheels. Staedler fine liners work well but arent cheap. If youre on a budget, try the multi-colour pens (where you can click down one colour at a time) as the nib tends to be longer on those.

Hours of fun for my grandson if he can get a look in as his mother also loves it!

I bought a Spirograph because I had one for Christmas many years ago and I have fond memories of playing with it. However, this new version is notably different. For a start there's no pins to pin down the outer ring wheels to a cardboard base only "Spiro putty" which isn't nearly as good. Secondly, all the wheels, and rings etc., seem to be made from a different type of plastic to what they were 30-40 years ago; Why? The pens are different too. In early Spirographs you had four ballpoint pens; black, blue, purple and red. Now you get three felt-tip type pens, again why? I wouldn't mind betting that if the original Spirographs from the 70s were to be sold today far more would be sold than this version.

As a child I always wanted a spectrograph set after having a go with a relative's. My parents could not afford it. So now an adult and a good bit older. I bought my self this set. My only down side, as with everyone else, is the pins and board used in the older version. They have now been replaced with white/blue tack. Not as good. I have still given this 5star rating, as after all its a spectrograph. It's up to your self to find the pins/board if you feel the 'tack' is not substantial. I'm a bit rusty at using it, however I feel just as thrilled at seeing the patterns emerge. Enjoy this and be a child again