The gift they'll still play with in January
A loop of light, fuzzy string that flies at 35 mph, does endless tricks and glows end to end after dark. Not the floppy one you had as a kid.
- Swirls, step throughs, bow and arrow, and more
- Fuzzy string grabs the air, so the loop really flies
- LED inside lights the entire string after dark
- USB-C rechargeable, so no batteries to buy
Ships in 1 to 2 days. 90-day refunds if they don't love it.
- Flies at 35 mph
- Glows end to end
- USB-C rechargeable
- Ships in 1 to 2 days
- 90-day refunds
Why the one you had as a kid never flew
The spinning string toy from the theme park gift shop. You flicked it all afternoon and the loop just flopped on the carpet.
That wasn't you. The string was too heavy, too smooth, and it never spun fast enough to lift. The light only lit the tip, so after dark the trick disappeared.
GlowLoop fixed both. A light, fuzzy string that catches the air, spun at 35 mph, lit from the inside.
Top: light, fuzzy string flying. Bottom: a heavy string that just hangs.
"This one actually goes up"
What families say after the first afternoon in the yard.
I had the theme park one in the 90s and it never really left my hand. My son had this one looping over his head the first afternoon.Customer review
I figured it would be in the closet by New Year's. Weeks later they still fight over whose turn it is.Customer review
The glow is the best part. We go out after dinner and the whole loop lights up the backyard, not just the end.Customer review
Bought one for the kids and ended up getting a second for myself. My 10 year old still beats me at the step through.Customer review
Why this one works when the old ones didn't
Light, fuzzy string
Tiny fibers catch the air like a kite tail, so the loop lifts instead of dragging on the floor.
Spins at 35 mph
Fast enough to hold the whole loop in the air while you move your hand.
LED inside the launcher
It charges the entire glow string, not just the tip, so every shape shows up in the dark.
USB-C rechargeable
Plug it in like a phone and it plays for hours. No drawer of dead batteries.
Swap strings in seconds
Pull one out, slide in a long or short one, and zip it again.
Fits in a pocket
Small enough to come along to the park, the car and grandma's house.
GlowLoop vs the toys you've already bought
| What matters | GlowLoop | Old string toys | One trick gift toys |
|---|---|---|---|
| The loop actually lifts and flies | Not a string toy | ||
| Whole string glows after dark | Tip only | ||
| New tricks to learn for weeks | |||
| Fits in a pocket | Kind of | Rarely | |
| Recharges with USB-C | Varies | Varies |
How a loop of string flies
Simple enough to explain at the dinner table.
- 1Press the buttonTwo little wheels inside grab the loop and spin it at 35 mph.
- 2The fuzz catches the airLike a kite tail, the fuzzy string drags on the air and that lifts the loop.
- 3Move your handThe loop follows you. Swirl, step through, shoot it like a bow. That's every trick.
Heavy, smooth string can't catch the air, which is why the old toys flopped.
The physics in 35 seconds, sound on.
The fun doesn't stop at sunset
An LED inside the launcher charges the glow string as it spins, so the entire loop lights up, not just the tip. Every swirl and step through draws a bright shape in the dark.
That's the difference between a toy that's done by lunch and one they're still asking to take outside in January.
One toy the whole family fights over
Little kids, big kids, and the grown ups who said they'd only try once. Swap in a long string or a short one, charge it by USB-C, and it plays for hours.
Press, launch, done
Put the loop in, press the button, and the whole string flies. When the battery runs low you plug it in. When they want a new look, the strings swap in seconds.
Tap the video to hear the 20 second rundown.
Tricks they'll show you by New Year's
Each one is a little harder than the last, which is the whole point.
One gift, weeks of tricks
- GlowLoop String Launcher with the LED inside
- Glow strings in more than one length
- USB-C charging cable
Arrives 5 to 10 days after
Questions parents ask
I had one of these as a kid and it barely got off the ground. Is this the same thing?
Same idea, different string. The old ones used a heavy, smooth string that couldn't catch the air, so the loop flopped. GlowLoop spins a light, fuzzy string at 35 mph, and the fuzz catches the air and lifts the whole loop. It also lights the entire string from the inside, not just the tip. If it doesn't fly for you, you have 90 days to send it back.
Will my kids be bored of it by the afternoon?
A one trick toy gets figured out fast. This one has a whole trick list, from the swirl on day one to the step through and bow and arrow later on, plus glow play after dark. There's always a harder trick to land or a sibling to beat.
Is it hard to learn?
Starting is one button. Put the loop in, press, and the string flies. The swirl is the first trick almost everyone lands. The harder tricks take practice, which is what keeps them coming back.
Does the string tangle?
Any loop of string can knot, especially if it gets stuffed in a pocket loose. The strings swap in seconds, so if one knots up, pull it out, untangle it off the launcher and slide another one in.
How does it charge, and how long does it last?
It charges by USB-C, like a phone, with the cable in the box. A charge plays for hours. No batteries to buy.
What ages is it good for?
Kids from little to teen play with it in the videos on this page, and the grown ups always ask for a turn. Younger kids should play with an adult nearby, like any toy with a string, and everyone should keep the spinning loop away from faces and necks.
Is $29.99 worth it for a string toy?
Think about what last year's one trick toys cost per hour of play. This is a toy they learn, get better at and keep using, day and night, with no batteries to keep buying. And if it doesn't earn its place, the 90-day refund covers you.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Orders ship in 1 to 2 days and arrive 5 to 10 days after that. Ordering by December 10 leaves room before Christmas.
What if they don't love it?
You have 90 days. If GlowLoop isn't a hit, contact us for a refund.
Give them the one that actually flies
Light, fuzzy string. 35 mph. Glows end to end. $29.99, with 90 days to decide.
Ships in 1 to 2 days. 90-day refunds.