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| Type | Rubber balls |
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| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1989–present |
| Materials | Rubber, foam, plastic |
The Koosh ball is a toy ball made of rubber filaments (strands) radiating from a steel-bound core, patented in 1987 by Scott H. Stillinger.[1][2][3][4] The company later expanded their product line to include 50 other Koosh-related products, including keyrings, baseball sets, and yo-yos.
The ball consists of about 2,000 natural rubber filaments,[4] and has been released in a variety of color combinations.
As of 2020, Koosh balls are manufactured by PlayMonster in cooperation with Hasbro.[5] They have introduced a range of new product lines, including Koosh Galaxy[6] and Koosh Cameos.[7]
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- ^ a b McCarthy |, Erin (2016-01-12). "12 Kooky Facts About Koosh Balls". Mental Floss. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ Media, aNb (2020-11-11). "PlayMonster Adds Koosh to Portfolio in New Deal with Hasbro". aNb Media, Inc. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
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- ^ Media, aNb (2022-10-06). "PlayMonster Launches Koosh Cameos Featuring Characters From Star Wars and Jurassic World". aNb Media, Inc. Retrieved 2024-04-21.