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.

Mona Lotte is a quiet and smooth running gyroscope with a beautiful bell shape and rainbow stripe decoration.

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

38 mm diameter.

Made from one piece of Solid maple.

Made in Austria.

Spaghetti is a both elegant and subtle dancing top made of particularly nicely grown maple.

Spinning time: approx. 105 seconds.

Level of difficulty: 2 (on a scale of 1 to 6, with 1 being the easiest, and 6 being the most difficult).

38 mm diameter.

Assorted colours (yellow-gold, rose-orange, dark blues, greens, light blues, pinks).

Solid maple.

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.

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.

These reversing tops have a little 'surprise' at the end.

Solid beech wood.  3.2 cm diameter.

Made in Austria.

These reversing tops have a little 'surprise' at the end.

Solid ash wood.  3.2 cm diameter.

Comes in assorted solid colours.  Please specify in Notes at checkout if you have a preference, and we'll do our best to accommodate.

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.

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.

Very colourful striped yo-yo made of beech wood.  Each one a little unique.

Large rainbow yo-yo with 6 cm diameter. (Smaller size diameter yo-yo is also in production and pictures in photo for comparison).

Easy running with the help of a twisted cotton cord attached at a fixed point to the centre axle, making it easier to use and to learn basic yo-yo motion with, but not as flexible for performing more advanced yo-yo tricks.

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.

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.

Simple variant of the classic game 'Bilboquet'.

The solid maple wooden ball is attached by a string to the bottom of the wooden cup. With some practice and concentration, one can swing the ball up so that it lands into the cup.

We might recommend for 7 years and up.

Solid maple, with painted stripes decoration.

Meets European Toy Safety Standards.

55 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

Faceted lens of plastic breaks up images viewed through it into many multiple images.  Turning the lens whilst viewing yields interesting patterns.  Try one for each eye at the same time for extra fun.

60 mm diameter x 35 mm thick.  Solid wooden cylindrical body.

Comes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple.

Made in Austria.

Faceted lens of plastic breaks up images viewed through it into many multiple images. Turning the lens whilst viewing yields interesting patterns.

5 cm diameter.

Solid wooden cylindrical body.

Made in Austria.

Faceted lens of plastic breaks up images viewed through it into many multiple images. Turning the lens whilst viewing yields interesting patterns.

5 cm diameter.

Solid wooden cylindrical body.

Made in Austria.

What if we had eyes in the side of our head, like fish?  180 degree vision?

Looking into the eyehole, one's vision is met with a mirror at a 45 degree angle, and in that line of sight, another hole to the side... therefore, it won't be obvious to anyone looking on, but the person peering into the spyglass actually will have the ability to see what is standing not in the direction they appear to be looking in front of them, but to their side.

Made in Austria.

Square platter for spinning tops with a smoothly slightly 'bowled' area for tops to 'dance' within.  Beautiful on a coffee table, for your top collection, to invite a little play.

• Mini is 6.5 cm side length.  This size is nice for certain tops to 'spin in place', and a small footprint for a desk or shelf or anywhere for a spot of whimsy.
• Midi with side length 12 cm.  This is the third largest (second smallest) square platter that we stock.   Made from one piece of solid hardwood.  No glues used.
• Midi with side length 15 cm.  This is the second largest square platter that we stock and shown in the group photos.
• Large with 25 cm side length.  This is the largest square platter that we stock and in the group of platters together in the photos.  In this large top platter, tops can take a meandering path, with a little more space to roam.  Excellent for extra large tops, or even for 2 or 3 tops at once.  This size is also recommended for the upside-down tops.  Pieces of solid wood have been glued together with a flattering joinery to create a board this large.  We actually find the large platter a nice size for the 'mini' tops as well, as they can really move around in them.

Made in Austria.

Here is a platter for spinning tops to take to the stage!  The platter is reversible, with the underside also being available to use.  When in the 'nacho platter' position, tops can also be stored in the groove around the outside.  In the slightly bowled inner space, even more than one top can dance around...

~ 38-40 cm diameter (approximately).

Made from one solid piece of wood!

Made in Austria.

~ 50 cm diameter (approximately).

Made in Austria.

Please note that this is a heavy and oversized item, and additional shipping costs may apply to some locales.  Please reach out ahead of time before placing your Order, or we can contact you afterwards with a shipping quote for your approval.  We can share the shipping costs in part on our end.

~ 30 cm diameter (approximately).

Made in Austria.

Please note that this is a heavy and oversized item, and additional shipping costs may apply to some locales.  Please reach out ahead of time before placing your Order, or we can contact you afterwards with a shipping quote for your approval.  We can share the shipping costs in part on our end.

Ovoid fingertop, with dark stalk, woodburned.  With set-in metal tip for spinning. 

Solid maple with metal tip.

~45 mm diameter.

Difficulty Level 4.

Made in Austria.

These reversing tops have a little 'surprise' at the end.

Solid beech wood.  3.2 cm diameter.

Made in Austria.

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.

Four graded levels with harmonic transitions, with colour combinations.

Solid maple.

Difficulty level 3 out of 6 (intermediate).

~60 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

Elaborate embossed pattern.  Solid maple and nut wood.

Difficulty level: 4 out of 6.  Intermediate to advanced.

60 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

Wood-burned pattern.  Sun Ray motif.  Use as a finger or two-handed top.

Solid maple and nut wood.

Difficulty level: 3 out of 6. (Intermediate).

60 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

Finger top with Leporello embossed pattern. 

Solid pear and wild service wood.

Difficulty level 2 out of 6. (Beginner).

~55 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

A smooth running finger top, with a randomly striped design.  (Pattern of colours may vary). 

Solid maple with a set in metal tip.

Difficulty level 1 out of 6 (beginner).

~48 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

These little wooden tops remind of us a popular Canadian sport - curling!

Combination of solid maple and various nut woods.

4 cm diameter.

Difficulty Level: 2/6

Made in Austria.

In a toadstool design, with a set-in metal tip.

Solid maple.

4.5 cm diameter.

Difficulty Level: 4/6.

Made in Austria.

Smooth running fingertop.  Solid wood pieces glued together.  Solid maple and hard nut woods.

Please note that Schoko-Shane (Chocolate Cream) may also come with wood variation, so that the lighter colours and darker colours are inverted, or there is a mix of light, medium and dark woods.  These all make for interesting optical patterns when spinning.

Difficulty level 1 out of 6.  Suited for a beginner.

~60 mm diameter.

Made in Austria.

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.

An elegant finger or 'two-handed' spinning top.

Made from assorted hardwoods.

45 mm, 55 mm, 65 mm, or 75 mm diameter.

Difficulty Level: 3 out of 6 (Intermediate).  Some middle school children could do with some attempts.

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. 

Comes with Mini platter with side length 6.5 cm.

Made in Austria by Mader.