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The impact of harsh economic times is evident everywhere, regardless of what your favourite politician or news media might be suggesting. 

Hard times can potentially bring out our best. For us, we've been forced to go back to our original mission statement, back to basics, and refocus on what we are about. 

This isn't a bad thing.  We are now over eight years old, and we have grown substantially over the years. It is time to remind ourselves how we began, and what we want to be.

We were so impressed by our experience with ColorVelvet last year, that we negotiated a large direct order from the family business in Italy! 

After some COVID-related, and language-related, and perhaps, Italy-related, delays, we've been anticipating our shipment for some months.... and last week it arrived.  And, oh my...

RPM Powerballs are back in stock!  If you are wondering what to buy that tricky person for Christmas, well, here's something unique that is not only genuinely beneficial, but also mind-bogglingly cool.

Powerballs are handheld gyroscopes that give your wrist and arm a pleasant workout.  There is no battery, and no motor - everything that the Powerball does, is powered by you - and it feels amazing!

The best way to understand Powerballs, is to come in and try one!

We finally have Woki and Mazzi Xtreme Bots back in stock!  

These are well designed robots for kids, with true coding potential, perfect for 5- and 8-year olds respectively!

The response to our inaugural Coolest Crystals Competition has been breathtaking. 

Thank you so much, all of you, for taking the time to grow such stunningly beautiful crystals!  I sincerely hope the whole activity has been as enjoyable for you as it has been for us.  We currently have every entry on display, and they are well worth a visit!

We are a huge fan of the superlative uGears wooden model range.  uGears are actually a Ukrainian company, and I want to share a letter from them that I've just received via the Australian distribution company. 

I can't even begin to imagine what they have had to endure over the past month.

Dear Partners,
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank You for Your continued business and fruitful cooperation with Ugears.
 
As You know, Ukraine and the Ukrainian people are facing cruel attacks from Russia and it military forces. Too many Ukrainian civil citizens have suffered from these attacks and are facing hard times.
Ugears is an Ukrainian producer of a unique wooden mechanical models and 3D puzzles made of plywood. It is located in Horenka, Kyiv region, that suffered greatly from war actions.
In order to continue what has been started and to fulfill Your orders on Ugears models range, we do have a strong will to continue business, therefore based on Emergency plan we need some time to establish production in EU. Also we need funds to support Ugears’ staff (engineers, designers, warehouse staff etc.) in Ukraine.
 
Resulting from all of above, we kindly ask You to accept new price list for Ugears models that take affect starting APRIL 1st  2022. In the new price list Distributor’s prices increased of 10%.
We understand that this calculation may affect Your business model or margin, but we are forced to procced in this way in order to have competitive RRP prices to Ugears rivals.

Hoping for Your understanding and we truly appreciate Your dedication to UGEARS and we wish You to grow Your business and achieve Your goals!
 
Price list form will be sent shortly.
 
 
Best regards,
Your Ugears Sales Team

It has been a long wait, but we can finally offer Gift Vouchers as a webstore purchase!

And one other little tweak - we've decided to remove expiry dates completely. So, like our Loyalty Points, our Gift Vouchers will never expire, or at least not until we do (and we don't expect that to be any time soon.)

I'm delighted to announce that the Powerball® is coming to Brain Spice! 

Powerballs are essentially handheld gyroscopes, powered by... you!  Their clever design means that you can control their spin speed with just gentle hand movements.  And the faster they spin, the more they push back, thanks to the wiles of physics.  They feel strangely alive in your hand!  Many models also light up spectacularly - all with your own energy.  No batteries required.