MATTEL WIZZZER SPIN SCREAMIN’ MEANIE TRICK TOP VINTAGE 1969 NEW IN SEALED BOX

Description

This is a Brand new never opened  Mattel WIZZZER SCREAMING MEANIE Stock num 4114. Please look at the photos for the incredible condition this item is in. This is a must have for any serious collector!
The
Wizzzer
or
Wiz-z-zer
is a
gyrostat
toy
introduced by Mattel Toymakers in 1969, and introduced the spinning
top
to modern children. The "twist" (innovation) was the use of a super-spinning, high-tech
bearing
, that allowed the top to spin at very high speed and remain standing for a long period of time. This top did not rely on a string to attain high speed so it was easier to master than tops of old. Wizzers are not sold as scientific instruments, but may be used to demonstrate the conservation of
angular momentum
and
gyroscope
stability.
History
The Wizzzer first appeared in the
Mattel
Catalog in 1969, with various iterations offered through the early 70's. Mattel used innovative wedge-shaped packaging and gave the tops interesting personas through the use of color combinations and stickers. The most memorable are those named: Spin-Fire, Mach-1, Prowler, Night Winder, Bonehead, Sparkshooter and "The Color Changer"