space hopper

Rideable inflatable sphere

A space hopper is a large rubber ball with handles, designed for children to sit on and bounce.

The toy became popular in the 1970s and remains a nostalgic symbol of that era.

Also called a hippity hop or hop ball.

She bounced across the garden on her space hopper.

bouncing

bounce

Spring back after impact

resilient · jumping · buoyant · plyometric · rebounding · kinetic · dynamic · jounce · trampoline · boing

toy

inflatable

Expandable by air

  • rubberElastic polymer from trees
  • ballSpherical plaything or gala
  • handlePart for gripping

orange · bouncy · saddle · ride-on · plastic · garden · indoor · outdoor · grip · spherical

childhood

playground

Children's outdoor recreation space

games · backyard · summer · innocence · giggling · fun · frolic · adventure · neighborhood · imagination

retro

seventies

1970-1979 period

nostalgic · memorabilia · collectible · kitsch · iconic · era · revival · old-school · groovy · pop-culture

Categories
Opposites
toy mobility/movement type

space hopperboard game

Marked-surface group entertainment

jigsaw puzzle · building blocks · doll · teddy bear · action figure

toy material/construction

space hopperwooden toy

Carved object for play

porcelain doll · building blocks · beach ball

inflatable toy type

space hopperbeach ball

Lightweight inflatable for shores

pool float · inflatable mattress · water wings · balloon

Family

space, hopper, spaces, spaced, spacing, spacer, spacious, spatial, spatially

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G