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Neato! Classics by Toysmith Bamboo Kendama Juggling Skill Toy (7-Inch), Multi

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 473 ratings
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  • This ancient Japanese game of skill involves tossing a small wooden ball and catching it in one of the kendama's shallow cups.
  • The kendama's authentic bamboo construction is both lightweight and very durable.
  • A string tether anchors the kendama's wooden ball to the handle for safety.
  • At 7 inches long, the kendama is designed with small hands in mind.
  • Recommended for ages 6 years and up.
  • Challenge your children's imaginations and keep them active with Toysmith.
  • Committed to providing the most imaginative toys along with the highest safety standards, Toysmith has toys appropriate for all age groups.

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The Toysmith Bamboo Kendama is a modern take on classic children's toy. This ancient Japanese game of skill involves tossing a small wooden ball and catching it in one of the kendama's shallow cups. The kendama's authentic bamboo construction is both lightweight and very durable. A string tether anchors the kendama's wooden ball to the handle for safety. At 7 inches long, the kendama is designed with small hands in mind. Recommended for ages 6 years and up.

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Solid bamboo gives Toysmith's 7" Bamboo Kendama durability as well as natural beauty. This ancient Japanese skill game is fun to play, just toss and catch. Perfect for ages 6 years and up.

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Choking - Small parts

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  • 1 Kendama toy

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    473 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the durability, quality and entertainment value of the toy. For example, they mention it's built to last, fun for the whole family and that the wood pattern is nice. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use and size.

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    134 customers mention96 positive38 negative

    Customers like the durability of the toy. They mention it's very well-made, and has held up well through heavy usage.

    "Very good quality and my 12 year old loves it. He plays with it every day and the string broke after about 3 weeks...." Read more

    "...Good hand-eye coordination, no charger required. The bamboo has held up very well through heavy usage, and unlike another reviewer, we've had no..." Read more

    "...it until, 2 months after the day he started using it, a large part of a cup chipped off. We are bummed because it looked really solid...." Read more

    "...The basic construction is nice, but i can see some rough areas that weren't shaved out of the cup areas, for example my ozara (large cup) had lines..." Read more

    58 customers mention52 positive6 negative

    Customers like the quality of the kendama. They say it's a great product, with solid bamboo construction. Some mention that it'd make a good gift for any age, and that the string is quality.

    "...through heavy usage, and unlike another reviewer, we've had no trouble with the string...." Read more

    "This is a great starter kendama. The weight a perfect for me and is highly recommended. The only con about mine is their is a hole in my dama...." Read more

    "...the string was a fine lengh and nice quality- all cups are good and spiking is ok besides a issue you'll see laterCons:-..." Read more

    "This is a very nice Kendama. Well balanced and regulation sized. Quality string and all. The price is Great!..." Read more

    53 customers mention53 positive0 negative

    Customers find the toys and games to be fun, addictive, and all around fun for the whole family. They say it's a great purchase for kids to keep entertained and improves their hand-eye coordination.

    "...I even played it and it is quite fun...." Read more

    "...It is a difficult challenge (for us anyway), but it is really fun for adults and children to attempt to conquer it." Read more

    "...I don't regret it, but it was not my best purchase. It is a nice kids toy but not a "real" kendama...." Read more

    "...They can take this with them easily and love trying new tricks and sharing with others. We have had to replace the string once on a few of them...." Read more

    47 customers mention47 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the toy. They mention that it has a nice look, the bamboo is beautiful, and the wood pattern is nice. Some are pleased with the bamboo and how it has worn with many hours of play. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of this toy set.

    "I like the two tone bamboo, i'm not sure how heavy a real kendama ball is but this one is hefty...." Read more

    "...Love the look and feel and it's very solid. Highly recommended for anyone new to kendama or anyone looking for a new one!" Read more

    "...Pros:- verry cool look.- the ken and the dama seem well built- the string was a fine lengh and nice quality-..." Read more

    "This is a very nice Kendama. Well balanced and regulation sized. Quality string and all. The price is Great!..." Read more

    39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the toy. They say it's a great purchase, and it'll provide hours of fun for children.

    "...Overall it's an inexpensive fun way to pass the time" Read more

    "...bamboo, i'm not sure how heavy a real kendama ball is but this one is hefty...." Read more

    "Very good value overall, and my kid likes it. My nephews have a competing product, and it seems slightly better...." Read more

    "...Well balanced and regulation sized. Quality string and all. The price is Great! I wouldn't pay too much more than that though...." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the kendama. They mention that it works great, is durable, and has not had any problems with it. Some say that it's good enough for average use or starting out.

    "...That said, it's more that good enough for average use or starting out, you can get a more expensive one if you become more involved with the game...." Read more

    "I liked that it functioned as a kendama should. I didn't like how soft the wood was and how easily it gets knicked...." Read more

    "Not as finely crafted as the big names, but works fine, and makes a great backup...." Read more

    "...It has been great and worked well for him." Read more

    16 customers mention8 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the kendama. Some mention it's very easy to use, simple, and fun, while others say it'll be difficult to learn and use.

    "...it is very easy to learn with and very durable. you can look up you tube vids to see reviews and scale sizes" Read more

    "...It is a difficult challenge (for us anyway), but it is really fun for adults and children to attempt to conquer it." Read more

    "This product is sturdy and easy to use. My son hasn't put it down since we got it!..." Read more

    "...This makes movement less precise and tricks harder when it comes to controlling the ball...." Read more

    14 customers mention5 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the kendama. Some mention it's the right size, while others say it'll fit in their pocket. The string is 12 to 18 inches too short, and the kedama is too tall. The spike is a little short, the knot at the end of the ball does not fit tightly, and it'd be better for left-handed people.

    "...a slightly thicker string, and the knot at the end of the ball does not fit tightly...." Read more

    "This is a very nice Kendama. Well balanced and regulation sized. Quality string and all. The price is Great!..." Read more

    "...2 stars because the box itself was basically open. The Kendama was too tall to even fit the packaging as if they used the wrong one...." Read more

    "It is too small. Quality is outstanding. Maybe for small kids it will be ok...." Read more

    Disappointed with such a fragile product!
    3 Stars
    Disappointed with such a fragile product!
    Very disappointed that this kendama broke at the big cup...see photo. Loved the product when we received it, but would have never thought it was so fragile. Hoping to get some feedback on persons who glued it back - did it work?
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    Tamilin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and inexpensive
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2014
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    Very good quality and my 12 year old loves it. He plays with it every day and the string broke after about 3 weeks. I went ahead and bought him extra strings (very inexpensive) because I heard it is a very common occurrence with any Kendama. I even played it and it is quite fun. I would suggest purchasing extra strings at the same time because it is easy to see when the string wears down and needs replacing. The ball is hard and if the string breaks while playing it could hurt someone (or break something). There are youtube video's that show the skill involved and teach how to do certain tricks. Overall it's an inexpensive fun way to pass the time
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    Nicole J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent so far! Everybody wants one!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
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    I ordered one of these for my son after he saw another child playing with it at a softball game. Next thing I know, a handful of parents are asking me where I found it, can I buy some for them. So far I've ordered almost 10 of these. The younger kids (6-10 yr olds) want them first, then older sibs keep borrowing them which starts fights so we end up ordering more for the older kids (13-15). Even my husband gets a kick out of playing with it. Good hand-eye coordination, no charger required. The bamboo has held up very well through heavy usage, and unlike another reviewer, we've had no trouble with the string. So far so good...I'm thinking they'll make a good stocking stuffer, too ;-)
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    Maleko
    4.0 out of 5 stars not bad
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2014
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    I like the two tone bamboo, i'm not sure how heavy a real kendama ball is but this one is hefty. The basic construction is nice, but i can see some rough areas that weren't shaved out of the cup areas, for example my ozara (large cup) had lines that weren't smoothed out. So i can see why these kendama's are slightly cheaper then the ones from Japan. But don't let that deter you, overall they work, and this one looks better then most out there for this price, so 4 stars. Knocked off 1 star just because i think just a little more work in the sanding process and these would be pretty good.
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    Hawkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars I read about it one day and purchased one for my kids who are at that age where they are too old for most toys but still enjoy a
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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    This is a unique toy made popular in Japan. I read about it one day and purchased one for my kids who are at that age where they are too old for most toys but still enjoy a fun challenging game. This one is solid wood and very well-made. I also like that it is not painted, so there is no paint to chip off from playing with it. It is a difficult challenge (for us anyway), but it is really fun for adults and children to attempt to conquer it.
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    Ronaldjay G. Villanueva
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great starter but cons.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2015
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    This is a great starter kendama. The weight a perfect for me and is highly recommended. The only con about mine is their is a hole in my dama. Other than that hole this dama is great.
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    Moebius Crumb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I chose this one!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2016
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    After yoyoing for awhile I kept hearing about kendamas, so I decided to try one out. I found this one with Prime shipping and had to go for it, the sooner the better. I am really impressed with this thing! I know it is of great quality because I was able to pull off some tricks I saw on YouTube fairly quickly. Love the look and feel and it's very solid. Highly recommended for anyone new to kendama or anyone looking for a new one!
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    Mayra S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and fun, be careful not to get addicted
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016
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    I've been wanting one of these for a long time now, and if I don't pay attention I can be at it for a long time trying to catch the ball and flip the kendama to catch it again multiple times. Sometimes I try to see how many catches I can chain together. I have to admit that for some reason, I really want to get good at this thing, enough to be considered a "pro". Reminds me of what it is to have old school and simple fun like when I was a kid.
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    TGFam
    1.0 out of 5 stars Huge chip off of a cup after 2 months
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
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    We loved it: our 7 year old son very much enjoyed passing with it until, 2 months after the day he started using it, a large part of a cup chipped off. We are bummed because it looked really solid. I'd but it again but I want it to last longer than 2 months.
    Toysmith, if you are reading this, please shoot me a note: can you replace our kendama free of charge?
    Thank you.
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    TGFam
    1.0 out of 5 stars Huge chip off of a cup after 2 months
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
    We loved it: our 7 year old son very much enjoyed passing with it until, 2 months after the day he started using it, a large part of a cup chipped off. We are bummed because it looked really solid. I'd but it again but I want it to last longer than 2 months.
    Toysmith, if you are reading this, please shoot me a note: can you replace our kendama free of charge?
    Thank you.
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    Lorena Barquín
    5.0 out of 5 stars excelente calidad, juguete diferente y divertido
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 21, 2019
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    Juguetes diferentes, estimulantes y divertidos. Excelente para estimular motricidad y coordinación
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    Fery Cerón Molina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 14, 2019
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    Excelente calidad
    Buen empaquetado
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