Toys R Us has literally scrambled the jets trying to meet the demand of this year's break-out toy, handheld whirligig known as a "fidget spinner." Unlike other toy explosions like the Tickle Me ...

The fidget spinner, it could be argued, is the perfect toy for the age of Trump. Unlike the Tamagotchi, it does not encourage its owner to take anyone else’s feelings or needs into account.

The fidget spinner has a bafflingly simple design. Think of a tiny propeller that spins on your fingertip. There is a ball bearing in the middle surrounded by a metal -- or plastic or ceramic ...

It is called a Fidget Spinner, and even its name gives you a clue as to why some classrooms are banning them and some toy stores are selling out. Business has been great for toy shops.

What makes this particular fidget toy interesting is the inclusion of a spinner. That's right, you can spin this cube to your heart's content.

The leading sellers at Amazon include: D-JOY Tri-Spinner Fidget Toy Hand Spinner Camouflage, Stress Reducer Relieve Anxiety and Boredom Camo which sells for $3.99 plus $1 shipping Also: ...

The leading sellers at Amazon include: D-JOY Tri-Spinner Fidget Toy Hand Spinner Camouflage, Stress Reducer Relieve Anxiety and Boredom Camo which sells for $3.99 plus $1 shipping Also: ...

The label in the museum case reads, "Spinning Toy with Animal Heads." It's in the Mesopotamian gallery at the Oriental Institute Museum in Chicago, which dates it to 2,000 to 1,800 BC.

NASA sends a fidget spinner toy in space -- watch it go bonkers By Amanda Kooser October 15, 2017 / 11:46 PM EDT / CNET ...

Say hello to fidget spinners, the newest toy sensation. Fidget spinners are small plastic toys that provide a quick, soothing rotation. The gadgets were originally designed to help kids with ...