Comments on: Vintage Spirograph Swing Marker Mystery

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:58:39 +0000

I’d like to see that swing bar video

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 31 May 2019 02:13:43 +0000

In reply to Barbara J. Curtis. Wow, lucky you! The old sets are better made than the new ones. Have fun!

By: Barbara J. Curtis

Barbara J. Curtis — Fri, 31 May 2019 01:54:48 +0000

Thank you so much for that information. I got my spirograph at a thrift store for $1.95. I can’t wait to start spirographing.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 31 May 2019 01:14:19 +0000

In reply to Barbara J. Curtis.

Barbara, see the “Spirograph Pens” tab in the menu. Discovering that fine point felt pens, in their multitude of colours, worked with my old Spirograph, is what made me start this whole website 8 years ago. There’s no point in lamenting the original ballpoint pens that came with the set. They sucked compared with felt pens. There are many other pens that work. Start with this post: https://spirographicart.com/2011/12/19/spirograph-pens/

By: Barbara J. Curtis

Barbara J. Curtis — Thu, 30 May 2019 19:27:23 +0000

My pens, colored pencils do not fit in the holes. I removed part of the plastic tip of one pen and it still was not long enough. The only thing I have that works is a No.2 wood pencil. It is a “New Kenner Spirograph.” Every thing is in the set except the pens.

What should I use or purchase to use with this set?

By: Mari

Mari — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:33:59 +0000

In reply to Heather. Yes!!! That's the set in the video! Thanks so much for the information. I'll keep searching for the book. I always look for any old Spirograph products at garage and estate sales. Keep up the good work with your website!

By: Ron Peters

Ron Peters — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:26:38 +0000

I have the European version of this Spirograph in my collection. It is in bad shape, but it has the booklet. Unfortunately it is full of scribbles, and the designs are barerely visible. Wheels are made from a soft plastic and the larger wheels can get warped, as my #84 and #72 did. It is a very poor try to make Spirograph better suitable for children. As stated, the pins are gone, and now you have to fix the paper and ring with a crude pinplate. Results are a bit feeble and wobbly, so this Spirograph is not a must have for the adult Spirograph lover.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:24:40 +0000

In reply to Mari.

Great find! Is it the set in this video? If so, I’ve never seen one. If the book doesn’t show up, just experiment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOZkgejZ-U8

By: Mari

Mari — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 20:28:39 +0000

At a garage sale recently I bought a Spirograph Plus Kenner No. 14210 copyright 1982 for 50 cents. The box says New! Special Gyro-Arm Makes a wonderful Second Design as you Draw. Now Draw 2 Different, Colorful Designs at 1 Time. Unfortunately, the book is missing, but the pictures on the box show the gyro-arm making a kind of “warped” version of the regular design made inside a ring. Have you ever seen this Spirograph Plus? The gyro-arm is called a Cam Arm on the tray and is transparent yellow plastic. The other parts are all transparent blue plastic, darker than the new blue ones. The set has the ring holder (no pins), 2 rings, 1 rack (150), 13 wheels (no 36, 42, 50, 64, 75), 3 gears (no bar) and 3 ballpoint pens ( red, blue, orange) and 2 felt pens (red, blue). From the cover picture, the ballpoint pen is held in one end of the arm, going thru it to the wheel, and the felt tip stands up by itself in the other end of the arm outside the ring. Hope you have some info on this, and hope someone has the book!!! Thanks! I enjoy your site so much–so fun and helpful!

By: Ron Peters

Ron Peters — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:46:37 +0000

Great! I get it now. I thank you for solving the mystery, and I believe you had some fun too! I get on with it and post some pictures.