kendama craze... and a giveaway
Saturday, October 01, 2011Have you seen these things?
They are what my boys are currently obsessed with.
I mean obsessed. They are called Kendama's and they originated in the 1600's. I couldn't be happier that it has caught their attention. Keeping them off the video games and computer.
As written on the KendamaUSA website,
"The stylish kendama is an extremely addictive wooden skill toy that comes from Japan. It strengthens hand eye coordination, balance and reflex. It can be played by young and old alike. There are endless trick possibilities for the beginner and the seasoned master."
My boys stand for hours.
I mean HOURS, trying to master a new skill.
These guys from the KendamaUSA pro team make it look easy. Mental determination at its finest.
Girls love them, too. As Charlie's friend, Rachel is displaying. (Hi Rachel.)
I contacted the fine folks at KendamaUSA to tell them how happy I was with their product and to tell them I wanted to share this awesome wooden toy with my readers. Guess what they said? They would love to give away a Kendama to 5 (FIVE) of my readers! So, if interested, leave a comment by Tuesday, October 4, at 5pm, and I will have the random generator choose 5 names. I guarantee if you're not the one interested you surely know someone that would love one. They make awesome gifts, too.
Girls love them, too. As Charlie's friend, Rachel is displaying. (Hi Rachel.)
I contacted the fine folks at KendamaUSA to tell them how happy I was with their product and to tell them I wanted to share this awesome wooden toy with my readers. Guess what they said? They would love to give away a Kendama to 5 (FIVE) of my readers! So, if interested, leave a comment by Tuesday, October 4, at 5pm, and I will have the random generator choose 5 names. I guarantee if you're not the one interested you surely know someone that would love one. They make awesome gifts, too.
If you enter and can't wait to see if you win, you can purchase one here. KendamaUSA will give a 15% discount to the first 50 people who buy. Enter the code "afriendtoknitwith" to receive a 15% discount at checkout!
Happy October!
371 comments
Wow, this looks like great fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks so fun!
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ReplyDeleteLooks great. I would love to win.
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ReplyDeletejust ordered one, still hope to win!
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ReplyDeleteI have a 6 year old that would absolutely LOVE one of those. Of course, he might use it to try and tear down the house...
ReplyDeleteThose look like so much fun to play with!
ReplyDeleteCoordination for me is a real trick, this might just be the way to go. Thanks for sharing the website and thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteFascinating! Thanks to you and Kendama!
ReplyDeleteeye/hand coordination. Perfect! I think I need one and perhaps I'll even share.
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ReplyDeleteWould love to try it out!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
Intriguing!
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ReplyDeleteI know two other boys who would just love it!
ReplyDeleteSchool has started again and my little dyslexic son could definately use something fun like this to burn some energy after the dreaded homework is done. Thanks for (always) sharing so many great treats!
ReplyDeleteMy boy would love one! Maybe we will win!!!!
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ReplyDeleteWow! Improves hand eye co-ordination, doesn't need a battery, keeps them off the computer/video games......Whats not to love?
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ReplyDeleteWe totally need one of these! Thanks for thinking of the rest of us!
ReplyDeleteI agree, anything to get a child off the video games is good with me! Thanks for introducing us to this interesting game!
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ReplyDeleteI have not seen Kendama yet! this looks really cool and I could totally see my husband trying to sneak it from my daughter :)
ReplyDeleteWow that looks like it would be fun count me in .
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I know two boys who could use a diversion like this!
ReplyDeleteWow how cool is that!
ReplyDeleteMy 10 year old son is addicted to the Wii but I think he'd find Kendama pretty fun to play!
ReplyDeletei had a simple version of this as a kid & LOVED it & know my boys (& me too) would love this game.
ReplyDeleteI'm willing to try anything that will get my daughter away from an electronic device. Great idea!
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ReplyDeleteWe have a Santa Claus one where you try to land the ball on Santa's nose. But is it quite old and creaky. This style is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI had a similar toy when I was a child and haven't thought about this in years. I would love to win this and try again. Wonderful for working on coordination skills. Thanks for the offer.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun and definitely something my kids would love!
ReplyDeleteI am always so impressed at how many comments you get! I know 3 "boys" who'll be getting these for Christmas. It will may the Christmas Eve table lots of fun. Thanks for the good idea.
ReplyDeleteI am always so impressed at how many comments you get! I know 3 "boys" who'll be getting these for Christmas. It will may the Christmas Eve table lots of fun. Thanks for the good idea.
ReplyDeletei had an exchange student and she gave us one many moons ago - we loved it! seeing this brought back so many memories... she was a wonderful girl and we miss her very much.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet my household full of boys would love to have one to play with. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome - could not agree more to physically play and keep kids away from media :D
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun - anything to keep them away from the bright screens
ReplyDeletelooks like fun- thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have two nephews who would LOVE one of those... and I would love to get them away from their computer games.
ReplyDeleteI have kids that could stand a few hours away from eletronics! This would work!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI think my son would be obsessed too! How fun!
ReplyDeleteJ would go nuts for one of those!
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ReplyDeleteSomething new to obsess about...move over Angry Birds! Jo
ReplyDeleteThese would be a great Christmas present!
ReplyDeleteOh...I want one!!! What a great stocking stuffer!
ReplyDeleteI hope I win one...looks cool
ReplyDeleteMy son was mesmorized by the video. I got him a diablo (chinese yoyo) this spring - another challenging but fun skill toy. Thanks for the opportunity to win this!
ReplyDeleteI have a basket at our cabin filled with small puzzle type toys. The kids get fascinated with them. This would be a great addition. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI can see how one would become obsessed with that!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like something my husband would love!
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ReplyDeleteI'm sure that my kids would love one of these. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI've seen similar toys before, but not like these. My kids would love them!
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome! I can think of quite a few people I know for whome these would make the perfect gift.
ReplyDeleteI am sure my son would love this and in time to give it to him for his birthday!
ReplyDeleteOh, my son would love one of these!!! Thank you Leslie!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool toy. anything that gets kids up, I'm in favor of. thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea... sounds like a great gift for the nephews!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, what a great game! I'd love to give this to my daughter! Never heard of this game before, though it looks similar to a Mexican ball-and-cup toy. Happy October to you, too!
ReplyDeleteI know my son would love Kendama.
ReplyDeleteWow, my kids would love one of those. I had something similar as a kid.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
looks like tons of fun!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have one of these for my son! Thank you so much for arranging a give-away! Jen
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ReplyDeleteAwesome! I'm always looking for a new gift idea for my son and his friends.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for passing it on!
That looks like so much fun - count me in!
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ReplyDeleteThe perfect Christmas gift for all the kids I need to buy something for that have too many electronics (my kids included!!) Love it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely up ny son' s alley! Thanks again for the chance!
ReplyDeletemy girls would LOVE these. !!
ReplyDeleteThis would make a great birthday gift for my DD who (unfortunately) lives to text. I love a good old fashioned toy. Thanks for the give-away!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like just the thing for my boy! I'd love to have one!
ReplyDeleteWow, they used to give something like this away at the carnival when I was young! My grandkids would love these! Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
ReplyDeleteWow, my grandkids would love these. I remember having something similar when I was little.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That looks really cool. I can see my husband getting totally addicated to that.
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ReplyDeleteMy nephew is too young for this yet but soon I'll be the Coolest Aunt Ever!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a more complicated ball/cup game. My daughters would love a chance. (I would have to take my turns when they are in bed)
ReplyDeleteI love them! This is a great stocking idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you
Oh, I would love to win a Kendama!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun ....and might help keep everyone out of trouble around here!
Missy
Looks like lots of fun. I think my granddaughter would love it.
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Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI have 7 grandkids and I am sure they would love them, and I was just needing a good Christmas idea also! So thank you.
karen:)
Sounds great! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have one. Anything that will keep them off the computer and tv is welcome in my house! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat green gift that requires no electricity!
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ReplyDeletethat is awesome. anything to keep kids off of video games.
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ReplyDeleteAmazing that it was developed so long ago yet lost to us. I would love to give it a try! ~Peggy in TN
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Would love to win one for my boy!
ReplyDeleteTraceymccarthy@gmail.com
looks fun! i think my boys would have fun playing it!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun! My son would love to try it!
ReplyDeleteI would like to play with this!!! I've never heard of these before you showed them. Thanks~Jan
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ReplyDeleteNothing beats a real live 3D game!
ReplyDeletenice!
ReplyDelete- sheila ambrose
This looks like so much fun! vk
ReplyDeleteI can see the kids doing this for hours. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLooks like an awesome fun time!
ReplyDeleteTammy in MICHIGAN
I hope I win. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun. I can't let my kids watch the video though. I'll find them on the roof.
ReplyDeleteLooks frustrating but fun. I can't let my kids watch the video. I'll find them up on the roof.
ReplyDeletemy husband would get a kick out of this
ReplyDeleteAh! Not a screen - how wonderful! We'd love to try.
ReplyDeletelooks like fun!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to give my nephews a gift that would get them away from the tv and computer!!
ReplyDeleteMy boys would love this!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy boys would love this!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo, where does that 5pm count? I mean, are you looking Eastern, Pacific, or Greenwich? Could it please be somewhere other than here so that I'm not late? Please??
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun toy!
Looks like fun and I can imagine the kids trying to master the different skills.
ReplyDeletecount me in please
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win this for my son!
ReplyDeletefun! thanks for doing another giveaway!
ReplyDeletecarolyn
eandnsmom@yahoo.com
Thanks for the great Christmas gift idea! My kids would love these.
ReplyDeleteGotta love a simple wooden toy.
ReplyDeleteGotta love a simple, well-made wooden toy
ReplyDeleteMissed out on the drawing for the chance to win a free one but just ordered 2 with the discout code what a great idea for Christmas gifts for this year my son and hubbie will love these!
ReplyDeleteThanks
I love toys that never go out of style. And especially wooden toys! I would love to share this toy with our grand daughter!
ReplyDeletewoolyknitsnbits (at) live (dot) ca
Hi my mom won't buy me one and said i could win one, plz help me get a kendama all my friends have one and I dont't, plz help. :(
ReplyDeleteWow! As soon as I saw this last week, I logged onto the KendamaUSA site and ordered two for my twin boys who turned 14 yesterday. I knew immediately they would LOVE them. I gave them to the boys yesterday at around lunchtime and they did not go near their computers for the rest of the day (unusual for a Sunday when I typically allow them more time). All I heard was the click clack of this fabulous simple toy. What music to my ears. Thank you.
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