Children are not known for their ability to wait patiently, yet wait
they must: for the school bus, for supper to be ready, for their brother’s
baseball game to be over. It’s not surprising that many parents crave
the perfect “waiting toy.” Wikki Stix by Omnicor
Inc. (ToyDirectory),
8-inch lengths of yarn covered with a special non-toxic wax, meet all
the most important criteria for bored kids:
Small enough to fit in a purse or pocket
Inexpensive enough to get left behind in the dentist’s office
Easy to share with your little sister
Ideal for a playtime of 30 seconds or 30 minutes
Fun for ages 3 and up
These reusable stix can be cut with scissors, bent, and attached to each
other and most smooth surfaces with a little pressure. Although great
for fun on the run, Wikki Stix can also help save art projects from messy
globs of glue, letting kids keep their hands clean as they create pencil
toppers, Christmas tree ornaments, puppets and more. Wikki Stix have also
helped students practice their letters and even construct topographical
maps.
Wikki Stix come in a variety of styles, starting with a basic set containing
48 Stix in six colors for $5.75. They also come in party favor packages
with eight packs of 12 Stix for $6.95; packages of a single color with
36 Stix at $3.50; and art and educational packages of Stix complete with
idea booklets, connect-the-dot boards and additional craft supplies starting
at $4.95.
Like a combination of crayons and modeling clay, Wikki Stix will soon
find themselves an irreplaceable part of every child’s toy room and every
parent’s emergency fun kit.
