The Silly Putty Original Egg is a tribute to the original 1950s classic novelty toy. It comes in its original red shell and displays the same unique properties that have mesmerized kids and adults for generations. Hit it and it holds firm. Touch it and it seems to melt. Hours of play and you still won't figure it out.
— Silly Putty is esteemed by customers as a convenient, affordable and always-fun toy for both children and adults. The majority of customers who reviewed this product on Amazon.com and Epinions.com rated it with 5 stars. One downfall is that it collects dust and hair and may harden if not kept in its plastic egg container. (09.09.08)