--- product_id: 1271659 title: "Metal Flip Over Top (Tippie Top) by Gyroscope.com" brand: "gyroscope.com" price: "€ 20.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Gyroscope.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1271659-metal-flip-over-top-tippie-top-by-gyroscope-com store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Mirror-polished chrome finish Unique flip-over spin action Precision-machined solid aluminum Metal Flip Over Top (Tippie Top) by Gyroscope.com **Brand:** gyroscope.com **Price:** € 20.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Flip your desk game with the ultimate spin sensation! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Metal Flip Over Top (Tippie Top) by Gyroscope.com by gyroscope.com - **How much does it cost?** € 20.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1271659-metal-flip-over-top-tippie-top-by-gyroscope-com) ## Best For - gyroscope.com enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gyroscope.com brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek Chrome Shine:** Highly polished finish that gleams under any light, a true desk statement piece. - • **Engineered for Perfection:** Crafted from solid aluminum for unmatched durability and weight balance. - • **Educational & Entertaining:** A perfect blend of science and play, sparking curiosity and conversation in any setting. - • **Mesmerizing Flip-Over Spin:** Experience the rare physics-defying flip that captivates every onlooker. - • **Timeless Design, Modern Craftsmanship:** Inspired by a 1950s classic, reimagined with premium materials for today’s connoisseur. ## Overview The Metal Flip Over Top by Gyroscope.com is a precision-engineered, solid aluminum spinning top featuring a unique flip-over action. Measuring just over an inch, its mirror-polished chrome finish and perfect balance deliver a mesmerizing spin that combines vintage inspiration with modern craftsmanship. Ideal for professionals and educators alike, it’s a durable, elegant desktop toy that sparks curiosity and elevates any workspace. ## Description These highly polished solid metal flip over tops have a chrome like finish and are excellently machined. Simply spin it as normal and watch it suddenly flip over and then continue to spin upside-down. Flip over tops (often known as tippie tops) were originally invented in 1950 by the Danish engineer Werner Ostberg. His inspiration came from a visit to South America where he had seen local people playing with a small round fruit. When they turned it by the stalk like an old-fashioned spinning top, it would spin for a second and then invert and spin on the stalk. However credit should be given to Helene Sperl who in 1891 patented a "Wendekreisel" in Germany. The patent ran out and it was never mass produced. The tops are 29mm in diameter ( 1.14 inches ) and about 36mm tall (1.41 inches ) Review: Great item, quality made - This is a high end top. Understand that it is small and it's coming from the UK so it takes a little extra time to get there, but mine arrived earlier than expected, in about a week. It's polished aluminum, bright silver in color. The picture is a darker grey like a tungsten. It is expensive for a little toy, but these are hard to find and most others out there are made from wood. This is turned from a piece of aluminum and couldn't have been cheap to make. It is very well balanced and will last forever. There was a comment in one of the other reviews about not turning completely over; not sure if that was somehow defective but the one that I received performs exactly as advertised. It does work better on some surfaces than others, the smoother the better. There are videos showing the top being spun too if you search tippe top. I found a company elsewhere on the internet that sells these, not sure if it's the same company or not but it is in UK and they retail for $27. All in all I think it's WELL worth the price and I just ordered another one because my son commandeered mine. I like the educational value in it too. It took me a bit to figure out how it works then I validated on the internet, but there is some good mind-flexing to be had with the younger ones to figure out or explain to them the physics of it. If you just want a little top for the kids to spin then you can get that cheaper and faster with other options, but if you want a very high quality piece that will also provide some educational value then I highly recommend this one. Review: Works wonderfully - Top notch little tippy top! Works perfectly. I have to moisten my fingers a bit to get a good grip on the stem, but with a flick, you can set this little gem spinning on its bowl! As predicted, it flips itself and again spins on the stem for quite a while. I had one of these when I was a kid, metal just like this one. The cheaper ones you see nowadays are wood and they dont have a long spin time. This one, being solid metal, has some heft and is perfectly milled and polished to perform well. Very pleased. ## Features - Flips over - Spinning top - Solid Metal ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004U3SPF0 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | #233,310 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #88 in Spinning Tops | | Brand Name | Gyroscope.com | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,290 Reviews | | Item Dimensions | 1.14 x 1.14 x 1.14 inches | | Item Dimensions W x H | 1.97"W x 0.79"H | | Item Type Name | Spinning Top | | Item Weight | 41 g | | Manufacturer | Gyroscope.com | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 6434821 | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Model Number | 6434821 | | Theme | Educational, Science | | UPC | 792736434821 793631659234 | ## Images ![Metal Flip Over Top (Tippie Top) by Gyroscope.com - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SBtSBEl+L.jpg) ![Metal Flip Over Top (Tippie Top) by Gyroscope.com - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+ZQCROGpL.jpg) ![Metal Flip Over Top (Tippie Top) by Gyroscope.com - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aB93K-7CL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is this? Better question, why is this?** A: It's a very small spin toy - kind of cool for kids **Q: Will these work on concave glass?** A: This top will most definitely work on concave glass. At a store in Greece yesterday they were demonstrating it on concave wood (Shallow bowl). **Q: Where is this Made?** A: The company that makes these products is in the United Kingdom...Your would have to ask them if all products are made from them @ gyroscope.com **Q: What is this?** A: It is a spinning top. This particular one flips over not long after it has been spinning ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great item, quality made *by C***7 on March 11, 2013* This is a high end top. Understand that it is small and it's coming from the UK so it takes a little extra time to get there, but mine arrived earlier than expected, in about a week. It's polished aluminum, bright silver in color. The picture is a darker grey like a tungsten. It is expensive for a little toy, but these are hard to find and most others out there are made from wood. This is turned from a piece of aluminum and couldn't have been cheap to make. It is very well balanced and will last forever. There was a comment in one of the other reviews about not turning completely over; not sure if that was somehow defective but the one that I received performs exactly as advertised. It does work better on some surfaces than others, the smoother the better. There are videos showing the top being spun too if you search tippe top. I found a company elsewhere on the internet that sells these, not sure if it's the same company or not but it is in UK and they retail for $27. All in all I think it's WELL worth the price and I just ordered another one because my son commandeered mine. I like the educational value in it too. It took me a bit to figure out how it works then I validated on the internet, but there is some good mind-flexing to be had with the younger ones to figure out or explain to them the physics of it. If you just want a little top for the kids to spin then you can get that cheaper and faster with other options, but if you want a very high quality piece that will also provide some educational value then I highly recommend this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works wonderfully *by S***Y on September 6, 2023* Top notch little tippy top! Works perfectly. I have to moisten my fingers a bit to get a good grip on the stem, but with a flick, you can set this little gem spinning on its bowl! As predicted, it flips itself and again spins on the stem for quite a while. I had one of these when I was a kid, metal just like this one. The cheaper ones you see nowadays are wood and they dont have a long spin time. This one, being solid metal, has some heft and is perfectly milled and polished to perform well. Very pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Neat Little Top *by R***D on June 10, 2011* An interesting toy that, when given a good spin using the stem, flips over and balances on the stem due to weight distribution and shape. It needs a fair amount of smooth table top until you gain experience in starting it to minimize skating around on the flat surface. The smoother the table top the better. The way it ends up on the narrow end when spun is similar to how a hard boiled egg, when spun fast enough on its side, has the vertical axis move so it stands up on the narrow end while spinning. The one received is silver color rather than black and is high polished machined aluminum so far as I can tell. A quality and smooth machining job. It looks virtually unbreakable unless you step on it with hard soled shoes as it is relatively thick walled metal. BTW it is shipped from England so do not expect extremely fast arrival. Mine took about 8 days via Royal Air Mail. ## Frequently Bought Together - Metal Flip Over Top (Tippie Top) by Gyroscope.com - PhiTOP Stress Relieving Ellipsoid Spinning Top Physics Marvel and Optics Art by PhiTOP - Toysmith Euler’s Disk – Create A Hypnotic Display of Light & Sound- Science Desk Decor for Home and Office – Physics Toys for Adults & Kids 8+ --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1271659-metal-flip-over-top-tippie-top-by-gyroscope-com](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1271659-metal-flip-over-top-tippie-top-by-gyroscope-com) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-07*