Features:

  • MAGICAL TRANSFORMATIONS - With a quick twist, Helicone magically transforms from a “helix” to a “pine cone” and back again in one amazingly elegant motion. To transform it, simply spin the handle and watch the magic unfold. To change it back, just spin it the other way. Intuitive, relaxing, fun…and addictive!
  • MADE BY NATURE - The design of this simply beautiful structure is derived from natural plant forms, and utilizes mathematical concepts such as the Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio.
  • WORKSPACE ESSENTIAL - From an interactive kinetic toy in your hand to a stylish sculpture on the display stand, Helicone can be played with as a toy, employed as a stress reliever, displayed as a desktop accessory, or used in home decor. It’s a versatile accessory for your creative life.
  • EXECUTIVE GIFT - Thirty-eight precise, laser-cut wood pieces assembled on a brass tube. Includes a solid wooden display stand and comes in an exquisite gift box with magnetic catch. Designed in USA, made in Taiwan.
  • GENUINE PRODUCTION - This is a genuine Playable ART production of the original Helicone design. Each Playable ART product comes with an anti-counterfeit hologram sticker with a unique serial number. We have not authorized the design to any other manufacturer. We do not support any counterfeit or knockoff products.
  • WARNING. Please handle carefully. Helicone’s arms will be easily damaged when it’s drop and hit a hard surface. Please hold the handle firmly during play. It is not recommended to spin Helicone by rubbing it back-and-forth between your palms.
Awesome

Playable art indeed! The helicone is a wonderful toy that continually fascinates despite its simple function. It's great fun to show to friends or to use in quiet meditation. Build quality is very solid and precise, although perhaps not to be treated carelessly. The action isn't as simple as in the video, but you'll get it with some practice – it's all in the wrist!

My brother LOVED this for his Christmas gift

My brother LOVED this for his Christmas gift. He was mesmorized. It is very substantially built and glides easily. I'm very pleased with my purchase!

You spin me right round!

This was a gift for my wife. A little something to put on her office desk. She really got a kick out of it and enjoyed watching it spin into different configurations. I thought it was neat and wouldn't mind having one.

Love How it Morphs

I love desk art/gadgets. I wanted something classy to go in my new office with my new position. This was classy but fun. It rotates with a spin of the shaft and goes from a neat row of pieces to a broad 'leaf' tree with all the parts evenly spaced. I often have people asking me what it is and then playing with it. The first one I received was damaged but I was quickly sent a replacement. So far the replacement has held up to some basic use.

This is a beautiful piece of art as well as fun

This is a beautiful piece of art as well as fun. It seems a bit delicate so we do not allow children to play with it. I bought a plastic one for the kids to play with. It is pricy, but I think it is worth it as it is so beautiful.

Fun and enjoyably mezmorizing

I don't really understand how it works, but it makes really fun shapes, is easily manipulable, and sits nicely in its wood holder. Perfect for a desk top, it truly doesn't take up much room.

Well made, good quality materials.

Purchased as a Christmas present. I played with it when I received it and came very close to purchasing one for myself. The recipient says that it is a great distraction on her office desk during interminable conference calls, it is also a wonderful conversation starter. You can pre-position the "leaves" and watch for the visual patterns that it makes as it spins or you can just spin it and watch the patterns change. I many ways it resembles a 3-D, free form Spirograph for grownups.

Interesting item

Very well made and quality item. Excellent gift or to admire yourself. Not suitable for kids under age of 12.

Looks brilliant - and works too!

High quality, looks great and works like a charm (once you know how - top tip: it has to start from one of the "outer positions", i.e. either fully expanded or fully collapsed). Highly recommended.

Very distinctive looking

This was a pleasure to open and enjoy. Slightly larger than expected and well crafted. Extra points for the fine job of packaging. I'm so glad I got this model and not the cheaper plastic version. Yes, I would recommend this item. Playable art indeed.

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