{"product_id":"brainstorm-toys-zoetrope-classic-19th-century-animation-toy-with-18-strips-draw-your-own","title":"Brainstorm Toys Zoetrope – Classic 19th Century Animation Toy with 18 Strips \u0026 Draw-Your-Own","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brainstorm Toys Zoetrope brings 19th-century animation to life. This classic toy uses a spinning drum and slotted viewing window to turn still pictures into moving scenes. It comes with 18 printed animation strips and 6 blank strips for drawing your own. A secret code unlocks online material about the zoetrope's history and the science behind moving images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Zoetrope work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a strip of images inside the drum, spin it, and look through the slots. The rapid succession of pictures creates the illusion of movement—a principle called the phi phenomenon. This same idea underpins modern film and animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoetrope drum and base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 pre-printed animation strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 blank strips for custom drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret code for online content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this toy for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for curious minds aged 6 and up. It's a hands-on way to explore how animation works, making it a hit in classrooms, science kits, and family playtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan you draw your own animations?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The six blank strips let you create original sequences. Draw each frame in order, place the strip in the zoetrope, and watch your drawings move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the secret code unlock?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included code gives access to online information about the zoetrope's history, the phi phenomenon, and how this 19th-century invention influences filmmaking today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic animation zoetrope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrainstorm Toys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 printed + 6 blank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecret code for online content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLearning \u0026amp; Education, Science Kits \u0026amp; Toys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the zoetrope require batteries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied information does not specify batteries. The zoetrope is a manual spinning toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the zoetrope made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product data does not list materials. Brainstorm Toys typically uses plastic; check packaging for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many strips fit in the drum at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe data does not specify the drum capacity. It is designed to hold one strip at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brainstorm Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58077755867439,"sku":null,"price":27.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/4478\/7503\/files\/brainstorm-toys-zoetrope-classic-19th-century-animation-toy-with-18-strips-draw-your-own-1.jpg?v=1781600724","url":"https:\/\/toysforkid.co.uk\/products\/brainstorm-toys-zoetrope-classic-19th-century-animation-toy-with-18-strips-draw-your-own","provider":"Toys For Kid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}