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October 2026 | Vol. XXV - No. 10


Crayola Globbles: Why the Sticky Squish Ball Is Fall's Stocking-Stuffer Hit

They stick, stack, squish and sling. Which pack to buy, the price per ball, ages and how to clean th

By Laura N. Larsson
October 2026

TDmonthly · Hot Toys This Week

Crayola’s sticky squish balls stick, stack, squish and sling. Here’s which pack to buy, the price per ball, the age grade and how to bring the stick back.

Disclosure: This is free editorial, not a sponsored post. Crayola did not pay for this coverage and provided no samples. We didn’t handle these toys; facts come from Crayola’s product pages and the Amazon listings in Sources.

Our Short on Crayola Globbles has become the toy video parents are watching this week. Globbles were already climbing Amazon’s Toys & Games Best Sellers when we featured them in Hot Toys This Week, and on Oct. 28 the 6- and 16-count packs were No. 22 in Toys & Games and No. 4 in Squeeze Toys on Amazon, with more than 21,000 ratings.

Crayola Globbles Sticky Squish Balls

Crayola · Ages 4 and up (Crayola) · 3-, 6- and 16-count packs

What they do: stick, stack, squish, sling

  • Stick: toss one at a wall or the ceiling and it holds, then drops back down.
  • Stack: the tacky surface lets kids build small towers.
  • Squish: each ball is a soft squeeze toy, so it doubles as a stress ball.
  • Sling: throwing them is half the fun, so set indoor rules early.

Crayola says Globbles don’t leave a sticky residue behind.

Which pack to buy

  • 6-count: $11.99, sold by Amazon.com, about $2.00 per ball. The stocking-stuffer size for one child.
  • 16-count: $19.27, sold by Amazon.com, about $1.20 per ball. The better buy for siblings, party favors or a classroom.
  • 3-count: Crayola also sells a 3-pack, a small add-on for a stocking or goody bag.

Parent Reality Check

  • Ages: Crayola grades Globbles for ages 4 and up. The Amazon listings warn: “CHOKING HAZARD -- This toy is a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs.” Keep them away from younger siblings.
  • Cleaning: they pick up lint, dust and pet hair. Crayola says washing with soap and water restores the stick.
  • Heat: the Amazon listings say not to heat or microwave them.

Pros

  • Under $12 for six
  • Washable and reusable
  • Fun for kids and adults alike

Cons

  • Small balls are a choking hazard for kids under 3
  • Some Amazon reviewers say balls popped or lost their stick

Price: 6-count $11.99 and 16-count $19.27, both sold by Amazon.com (Oct. 28, 2026).

Why it’s catching on

Globbles are cheap, colorful and easy to show in a few seconds of video: a squish, a stack, a throw at the ceiling. That makes them an easy pick for fall stocking stuffers, classroom prizes and party favor bags. For more small gifts, see our Stocking Stuffers for Kids Under $15, and find Globbles on ToyDirectory.

Which pack would you take home: 3, 6 or 16? Tell us in the comments on the Short.

Sources

Toy makers: send new-product news to [email protected].

#ad As an Amazon Associate, TDmonthly earns from qualifying purchases. This article is not sponsored. Prices and availability are as of Oct. 28, 2026 and may change.








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