Orbeez, One and Only Micro Mix, Over 2000 Micro Purple and 500 Regular Teal Water Beads, Sorting Tool, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 5 and Up

Loads in the tub, tub is handy to have so u can storage away when not in use

My 8 year old daughter adores Orbeez - there's just something fun and a little bit weird about them that makes you want to just squish them. I find that even I can't help myself, though I liken them to handling frog spawn. This particular set come in regular and micro sizes - they're wet, squishy and bouncy.....very freaking bouncy! We had an explosive moment when my daughter dropped a handful and they bounced off in all directions of the kitchen, like the little blighters were frantically making a break for freedom. No doubt I'll be finding, and treading on them for days! Anyway, they come nicely presented in a large tub which is separated through the centre to divide the 2 kinds of Orbeez. There's a nifty sorting cup attached to the bottom of the tub - you can use this to separate the Orbeez once playing has ceased. Notice I used the word 'you' there? That's because at this point, you won't see your child for dust and the sorting and clearing away will suddenly become someone else's problem. If it helps, don't overload the sorting cup - not unless you want those Orbeez making a break for it! I see people on the net filling bathtubs with these things. How on earth do they clean them up? How do they not bounce everywhere? Seriously, I can't even imagine. It's all good squishy fun at the end of the day, at a reasonable price and kids love them.

My son loved them !

The Orbeez One and Only Micro Mix is an engaging and colorful sensory toy that provides endless fun and entertainment for kids ages 5 and up. With over 2000 micro purple beads and 500 regular teal water beads, along with a sorting tool, this kit offers a unique tactile experience and encourages creativity and imagination. One of the standout features of this Orbeez set is the abundance of beads it provides. With over 2000 micro purple beads and 500 regular teal water beads, children have a vast amount of beads to play with and explore. The tiny micro beads add an extra dimension to the sensory experience, allowing kids to immerse themselves in a world of tiny, squishy beads that are visually captivating. The included sorting tool adds an element of discovery and organization to playtime. Children can use the tool to separate and sort the beads, promoting fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This sorting activity also adds an educational component, as kids can learn about different colors, sizes, and textures while engaging with the beads.

I don’t know what I was expecting quality wise but this didn’t meet expectations. As you can imagine it’s easy to get these everywhere as they are very little and bounce and roll around once placed on a surface. The issue came when trying to pick them up, they would break up in your hands like jelly, very flimsy even when trying to be gentle. They are very wet to which makes it harder. With the whole idea of these to feel and touch, they very easily become a mess and end up in the bin.

This is a very heavy set of Orbeez. Personally I feel they are overpriced and a potentially unsafe if they get in the hands or paws of younger children and pets both in terms of the weight of the set, and the potential for these to be swallowed. My older kids love them though.

Such a great sensory toy well made great quality and great value for money this is an ideal gift for any person that needs some focus, see sellers details to show the full features:-About this item2,500 REGULAR AND MICRO ORBEEZ: The Orbeez Micro Mix includes over 2,000 purple Micro Orbeez and 500 regular teal Orbeez. They are ready to play right out of the containerINCLUDES EASY STORAGE AND SORTING TOOL: Pour your Orbeez through the sorting tool to filter out the micro Orbeez. Use the Orbeez storage with lid for easy clean-upHANDFUL OF HAPPY: Pour them, squeeze them, bounce them, crush them and let them flow through your hands. Dip your hands into them and create a mood-boosting escape with OrbeezSOFT AND SQUISHY: Experience satisfying tactile stimulations that will calm the mind, soothe the senses and develop fine motor skills. Orbeez are great stress balls, fidget toys and learning toysIncludes: 2300 Grown Micro Purple Orbeez, 519 Grown Teal Orbeez, 1 Sorting ToolAUTHENTIC ORBEEZ: Orbeez are the original water beads, safety-tested to meet international toy safety regulations

This set as it is, is not very exciting. What you get are a lot of water beads in two colours. Each colour of bead is a different size. There is also a sturdy container for the beads and a jug. The jug has holes in the bottom of it, so it can be used to filter the larger beads from the smaller ones after they have been mixed together. It is a one off activity, so you need to be more creative, to get the most out of the water beads. Children enjoy handling the beads for relaxation and there are plenty of other interesting things which we will be able to do with them, using our imagination and craft skills.