magnetic balls

Clinging metal orbs

Magnetic balls are small spherical magnets, typically made of neodymium, sold as desk toys or building sets.

Users arrange them into shapes, chains, and sculptures: He spent the meeting fidgeting with his magnetic balls.

They pose serious health risks if swallowed, as multiple magnets can attract through intestinal walls, causing internal injuries.

Also called Buckyballs after the brand name.

Related

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Opposites
magnetic properties

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Synthetic spheres for jewelry

wooden beads · ceramic beads · foam balls · bouncy balls · cotton balls

SHAPE (within magnetic toys)

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Connectable plastic building shapes

Magna-Tiles · magnetic strips

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G