

A small steel figure holding a curved barbell with a ball at each end, balanced on a chrome post. Push it and it swings and spins for two to three minutes. No batteries. Maydahui, sold on Amazon.
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The cheap version of the balance-toy idea, and a good stocking stuffer for a desk worker. The listing is honest that it keeps moving for two or three minutes before air and friction stop it, which is about right for a toy you flick between emails. Under $8.
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