Mader

Weighted at the base, for tipping, but it just won't fall over!  It comes back up each time.

Suitable for babies 8 months and over.

Solid maple.

5.5 cm diameter.

Made in Austria.

This model of spinning top has been unchanged since 1985. Originally designed by the top-maker as a birthday gift for his partner.

Mini in a glass vial is 15-20 mm diameter (difficulty level 1) and is for sale sepately on our site.

Small is approximately 30 mm diameter, but it can vary a little, and Medium is 45 mm diameter (difficulty level 2, where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the most difficult).  We have small for sale regularly here, and medium may be special ordered.

Made from deciduous wood.

Made in Austria.

A small, light, swift finger top in stripes design.  Starter top: usable from 3 years on.

Level of difficulty: 1 (where 1 is the easiest on a scale of 1 to 6).

Small: 36 mm diameter. Difficulty level 1 out of 6 (absolute beginner).  Assorted colours.  Please specify in Notes at checkout if you have a preference.

Large: 50 mm diameter.  Difficulty level 2 out of 6.  Please note that large comes in 'Rainbow' patterns, with colours in the order of the rainbow, ROYGBV.

Solid beech wood.

Available in assorted colours, including rainbow.

Made in Austria.

~4 cm diameter.

Solid wood.

Handmade in Austria.

Fado is a simple, stable, and easy-to-grip finger gyro in pastel design.  Suitable even for the youngest (~5 years of age).

Level of difficulty: 1 (where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the most difficult).

48 mm diameter. Solid maple with metal tip.

Available in gold yellow, red, deep blue, green, orange, light yellow, light blue, or purple.

Made in Austria.

The surface of Arabesk is embossed with a tool commonly used in leather processing.  Arabesk is one of our most popular and personal favourite tops, for its lovely meandering path that it traces as it turns.

~ 48 mm diameter.

Solid maple wood with metal tip.

Level of Difficulty: 1 (where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the most difficult). 

Made in Austria.

The Harlequin is a beautifully tiered, colourful fingertop.  Very smooth running.

Level of difficulty: 2 (where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the most difficult).

Solid maple.

Made in 30 different assorted colour combinations.  38 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

5 tops from very easy to very difficult.  The one who masters all tasks earns the title of 'kreiselmaster'.

Contains 2 Rallye tops, 1 upside-down reversing top, 1 mini top in a glass vial, and 1 Thunderstorm spinning top.

• 1. Spin one Rallye top.
• 2. Spin the Rallye top with your other hand.
• 3. Spin both Rallyes with both hands.
• 4. Hold the Rallye upside-down, snap twist it, and let it spin on its stem.
• 5. Spin the miniature top, and then also spin it upside down.
• 6. Spin the upside-down top so that it flips over.
• 7. Spin the upside-down top on its stem. 8. If you can spin the Thunderbolt, you are finally now a KreiselMaster - a Top Champion!

Set made in Austria.

The tiniest of the tiny little wooden spinning tops. Their size might be small, but their spin is delightful and elegant! A rather long spin time for such a small top. Due to the tiny size, this top is recommended for children at least 6 yrs and up. Equally suitable as a gift for older children and adults. 8 to 10 mm diameter top made of solid white beech wood. Level of difficulty: 1 (where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the most difficult). It spins nicely on a floor or tabletop, but a small wooden top platter (sold separately) makes for a nice set with this top and contained spin surface. Made in Austria.

A somewhat advanced string pulling top, not for the beginner. 

Solid maple and beech woods.

Approximately 58 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

Three-part string top, with a very long spinning time.

Solid maple.

~8 cm diameter.

Handmade in Austria.

The fingertop for experts that can spin on both ends... Much easier to spin on the green treetop tip... but a kreisel expert could even get it to spin on the post end.... Fir tree sits on bough as a holder for it, but the top is then removed from the bough for play.

Degree of difficulty: 5 (where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the most difficult).

Diameter: 38 mm.

Maple wood.

Made in Austria.

The fingertop for experts that can spin on both ends... Much easier to spin on the green treetop tip, or the rounded sphere of the mushroom... but with a little practice, a kreisel expert could even get them to spin on the post ends....

Fir tree and mushroom sit on bough as a holder for it, but the tops are then removed from the bough for play.

Degree of difficulty: 5 (where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the most difficult).

Dimensions: tree diameter is 38mm. Mushroom diameter is 32mm.

Maple wood.

Made in Austria.

Weighted at the base, for tipping, but it just won't fall over!  It comes back up each time.

Wooden thread, and a large interior for hiding Easter goodies!

Suitable for babies 8 months and over.

Solid maple.

~8 cm diameter.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Weighted in the bottom for tipping - push it over to one side, and it delightfully pops back up again!

Solid maple.

Take note of the large dimensions: 7.5 cm diameter.  Suitable for 8 months and up.

Made in Austria.

Weighted at the base, for tipping, but it just won't fall over!  It comes back up each time.

Suitable for babies 8 months and over.

Solid maple.

5.5 cm diameter.

Made in Austria.

5 tops from very easy to very difficult.  The one who masters all tasks earns the title of 'kreiselmaster'.

Contains 2 Rallye tops, 1 upside-down reversing top, 1 mini top in a glass vial, and 1 Thunderstorm spinning top.

• 1. Spin one Rallye top.
• 2. Spin the Rallye top with your other hand.
• 3. Spin both Rallyes with both hands.
• 4. Hold the Rallye upside-down, snap twist it, and let it spin on its stem.
• 5. Spin the miniature top, and then also spin it upside down.
• 6. Spin the upside-down top so that it flips over.
• 7. Spin the upside-down top on its stem. 8. If you can spin the Thunderbolt, you are finally now a KreiselMaster - a Top Champion!

Set made in Austria.

5 tops from very easy to very difficult.  The one who masters all tasks earns the title of 'kreiselmaster'.

Contains 2 Rallye tops, 1 upside-down reversing top, 1 mini top in a glass vial, and 1 Thunderstorm spinning top.

• 1. Spin one Rallye top.
• 2. Spin the Rallye top with your other hand.
• 3. Spin both Rallyes with both hands.
• 4. Hold the Rallye upside-down, snap twist it, and let it spin on its stem.
• 5. Spin the miniature top, and then also spin it upside down.
• 6. Spin the upside-down top so that it flips over.
• 7. Spin the upside-down top on its stem. 8. If you can spin the Thunderbolt, you are finally now a KreiselMaster - a Top Champion!

Set made in Austria.

5 tops from very easy to very difficult.  The one who masters all tasks earns the title of 'kreiselmaster'.

Contains 2 Rallye tops, 1 upside-down reversing top, 1 mini top in a glass vial, and 1 Thunderstorm spinning top.

• 1. Spin one Rallye top.
• 2. Spin the Rallye top with your other hand.
• 3. Spin both Rallyes with both hands.
• 4. Hold the Rallye upside-down, snap twist it, and let it spin on its stem.
• 5. Spin the miniature top, and then also spin it upside down.
• 6. Spin the upside-down top so that it flips over.
• 7. Spin the upside-down top on its stem. 8. If you can spin the Thunderbolt, you are finally now a KreiselMaster - a Top Champion!

Set made in Austria.

With just 5 cm diameter, this yo-yo is smaller than your average yo-yo.  Great for small hands.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Very difficult somersault top for experts, made of ash and nut.

Approximately 33 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

The most skilled stacker doesn't automatically win.  Strategy, a steady hand, and a little bit of luck are all needed to ensure a victory.  

Anyone who thinks strategically, stacks up skilfully and acts lucky can defy the disaster and escape the malice of the other players.  The goal is to get rid of all the sticks.

Nest Notes: Suggested for ages 7 years and up.  The starting age might depend on the individual, not in ability, but in temperament, as some young children may enjoy the practice and excitement, and some might feel more unduly stressed by the stacking games.  Suggestions to start with fewer sticks to begin with, only take out 1 stick each to start, and then introduce gradually more.

Made in Austria by Mader.

The most skilled stacker doesn't automatically win.  Strategy, a steady hand, and a little bit of luck are all needed to ensure a victory.  

Anyone who thinks strategically, stacks up skilfully and acts lucky can defy the disaster and escape the malice of the other players.  The goal is to get rid of all the sticks.  The sticks are to be stacked atop the 'wobbly' base.  The die is spun like a spinning top, and the number that lands face up is the number of stick the player is to stack during their turn.

Nest Notes: Suggested for ages 7 years and up.  The starting age might depend on the individual, not in ability, but in temperament, as some young children may enjoy the practice and excitement, and some might feel more unduly stressed by the stacking games.  Suggestions to start with fewer sticks to begin with, only take out 1 stick each to start, and then introduce gradually more.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Sold individually.

Made in Austria.

Solid oak.  5.5 cm diameter.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Solid maple.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Solid maple.  7.5 cm diameter.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Solid cherry wood with walnut.

4.7 cm diameter.

Made in Austria by Mader.

This top is larger than it appears in the photo!  Take note of the diameter.

Solid maple and oak.

7.5 cm diameter.

Made in Austria by Mader.

5.5 cm diameter.

Solid cherry wood with nut.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Finger or two-hand top.

Solid maple.  4.8 cm diameter.

Difficulty Level 5.

Made in Austria by Mader.

Solid maple and oak.

Made in Austria by Mader.

A difficult finger gyro, with metal tip.  Difficulty rating: 6 out of 6 (the hardest!)

28 mm diameter.

Please specify in Notes at checkout if you have a preference for wood type and tone (as you can see from the photo it varies), and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Made in Austria.

This spinning top has uniquely been carved out of one piece of wood.  The 2 small 'rings' circle freely around the spinning top, as they were once a piece of the same wood, now their dance is separate but connected in rhythm.

Helene comes in 3 sizes:

• 22 mm diameter mini-Helene comes with a small mini wooden platter. 
• 48 mm diameter 'regular' Helene.
• And for sale here the limited edition 95 mm diameter extra large Helene.

Solid apple hardwood.

Made in Austria by Mader. 

2 cm diameter and 5.5 cm tall spinning top.

Includes mini-platter with 6.5 cm side length.

This spinning top has uniquely been carved out of one piece of wood.  The 2 small 'rings' circle freely around the spinning top, as they were once a piece of the same wood, now their dance is separate but connected in rhythm.

Solid fruit hardwood.

Made in Austria by Mader. 

4.8 cm diameter.  10.5 cm tall.

This spinning top has uniquely been carved out of one piece of wood.  The 2 small 'rings' circle freely around the spinning top, as they were once a piece of the same wood, now their dance is separate but connected in rhythm.

Solid apple hardwood.

Made in Austria by Mader. 

~3 cm tall glass container.  Sold individually.

Please specify in Notes at checkout if you have a preference for wood tone (as you can see from the photo it varies), and we'll try our best to accomodate.

Made in Austria.