Fidget Spinners have been here for almost three decades now. They are often promoted as stress relievers that help manage anxiety or psychological stress.
Popular media claims these toys to be great for people with conditions like ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others. Patients with such conditions reported in the past that they found these toys helpful; however, there is not enough scientific evidence to support this claim.
This toy gained sudden popularity around 2017, and many toy-manufacturing companies around the world began producing fidget spinners. However, the craze was short-lived and proved to be more of a fad than a trend.
Fidget Spinners are still on the market, and kids love to play with them. The price range for fidget spinners starts at $6 – $8 and can go up to a few hundred bucks.
Here we have gathered a list of the most expensive fidget spinners ever sold. Most of these spinners were released in 2017 and then quickly disappeared.
8. Pepyakka S Spinner
Mede with: Titanium and stainless steel
Manufacturer: Russian with Knives
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Pepyakka S fidget spinner is considered the holy grail of spinners because of its rarity. It was designed by a young talented Malaysian designer, SNECX Tan. The spinner has interlocking pieces and two bearings. Pepyakka S spinners were promoted as a “mechanical puzzle” to solve for the spinners’ community.
Aesthetically, this spinner may not be as appealing as some others on this list; however, it offers top performance. The double-bearing design offers super gyro stability and smooth spins.
The Pepyakka S spinner was originally available for around $425 on the manufacturer’s website. However, it was only made available to the customers who pre-ordered the item. It is not known how many pieces were sold, but the pre-order window was brief enough to make the item extremely rare.
Some pre-owned pieces appear on eBay and other similar sites and are sold for around $600 or more.
Did you know?
In 2017, when the popularity of the fidget spinner was at its peak, many high schools in the US banned it from their premises. According to the data, fidget spinner was banned in at least 32% of the top 200 American high schools.
7. Silver Fidget Spinner
Mede with: Sterling Silver
Manufacturer: Sunnytech
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This fidget spinner had a gorgeous design. The spinner was made with 99.1 grams of silver, and the bearing had a Silicon-nitride finish. The total weight of the spinner was about 110 grams.
It was sold via Amazon.com. However, one needed to order it online and wait for about a month to receive the product as it was specially crafted after receiving an order. This spinner is not available anymore as the company stopped production long ago. You may occasionally find a piece or two on eBay or similar platforms.
Did you know?
A similar fidget spinner was manufactured by Weiheng around the same time. Both looked almost identical, and the price range was also the same.
6. TiSpin Prop Fidget Spinner
Mede with: Titanium
Manufacturer: Titan Ring Designs
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TiSpin Prop is a professional-class spinner manufactured by Titan Ring Designs. It’s more of an art piece than just a mere toy. The shape of this fidget spinner resembles an airplane propeller.
TiSpin Prop was the first fidget spinner to be made with titanium. The body of this unique fidget spinner is made with high-quality Grade-5 titanium, where the bearing and tips are adonized. The spinning time of this fidget spinner is up to 5 minutes.
Did you know?
Initially, only a small run of just 10 pieces was released. However, as it was an instant hit, Titan Ring Design made a few more copies based on pre-orders. Customers were allowed to customize the color of the spinner, and each spinner came with a unique serial number and certificate of authenticity.
5. Superconductor Stubby Spinner and Cigar Stand
Mede with: Titanium
Manufacturer: Rotablade
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As the name suggests, this fidget spinner also works as a cigar stand. It is designed by UK-based manufacturing company Rotablade which specializes in making spinners. The company offers a wide range of models, the more accessible ones are made from stainless steel, copper, or brass.
This spinner is available in multiple materials; the most expensive one is made from pure Titanium with a superconductor finish. However, the material is not actually superconductive.
It is available in two patterns, hourglass as well as triple-ponged. The triple-ponged one is called the ‘Superconductor Tri-Stubby Spinner’.
The spinner comes with removable screw caps and ceramic hybrid bearings. The spinner may flutter a little while spinning on one finger as it may cause imbalance.
Did you know?
Rotablade’s wide range of offerings also includes fidget spinners made with exclusive materials like Zirconium and Mokuti.
4. 9 Gear Fidget Spinner
Mede with: Brass and steel
Manufacturer: Real Gear Spinner
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9 Gear Fidget Spinner was first conceptualized by Real Gear Spinners in 2017. It had 9 interlocked gears with an intricate design. The spinner was handcrafted, assembling 52 parts, and the side plates and buttons were made with brass.
It was the most sought-after luxury fidget spinner at the time of its release. However, the company couldn’t stay in business for long, and thus this spinner is no more available in the market.
The spinner could only be obtained from the company’s website. Customers could also order a spinner briefcase specially designed for this model for an additional $140.
Did you know?
Many 9-gear fidget spinners are still available in the market; they are much cheaper than this first model.
3. Steel Flame Ring Spin
Mede with: Various including bronze and adonized titanium
Manufacturer: Steel Flame
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Like many other fidget spinners on this list, Steel Flame Ring Spin is also not in production anymore.
This exclusive high-end fidget spinner was designed by Los Angeles-based custom jewelry maker Derrick Obatake. He combined old-school and new-school techniques to design this unique spinner. He created the spinner to showcase his passion for design and love for technology.
Obatake launched this spinner in 2017, the golden age of fidget spinners. Each spinner was made by hand with a unique ornate design. The price of a spinner would depend on the design as well as the material used.
Did you know?
Steel Flame Ring Spin is one of the very few fidget spinners that has turned into a collector’s item. Pre-owned Steel Flame Ring Spins are available on eBay for $550+. The highest value it fetched to date is $1500.
2. Bathgate Artifact Spinner
Mede with: Stainless steel, brass, and hybrid ceramics
Manufacturer: Chris Bathgate
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Sculptor and metal artist Chris Bathgate designed this oddly-shaped spinner in collaboration with Mike Hogarty and Callye Keen from Revolvermakers. Hogarty worked as a master mechanic, and Keen was a product designer.
When Bathgate began designing the project, spinners were yet to become popular among the mass. A small niche of collectors and enthusiasts used to make them for their own creative pursuits. Little did Bathgate and his aides know that by the time they would wrap up the project, fidget spinners would become a world-craze.
In Chris Bathgate’s own words, “No matter how spinners may eventually come to be perceived in the world at large, that the spinner represents an object that can be made in a limitless variety of shapes, materials, and designs, creates an excellent opportunity to experiment and talk about the intersections between fine art, commercial products, craft, and design.”
This spinner was made as a collectors’ item with the finest materials traditionally used in the aerospace industry. It was offered in different color combinations, including blue, red, orange, gold, and steel.
Did you know?
Fidget Spinner was invented in 1993 by Catherine Hettinger, a resident of Florida. She was suffering from an auto-immune disorder that caused muscle weakness. Her condition made it difficult for her to play with her 4-years old daughter.
Hettinger came up with the idea of making the fidget spinner after toying with different ideas. However, Hettinger couldn’t hold onto her patent and surrendered it in 2005 as she couldn’t afford the renewal fee.
1. Caviar Gold Fidget Spinner
Mede with: 18 K Solid gold
Manufacturer: Caviar
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The Gold Fidget Spinner manufactured by Russia-based jewelry specialist Caviar is the most expensive fidget spinner ever sold in the history. Amidst the spinner frenzy, Caviar launched this exclusive spinner made with from 18k solid gold.
The center of the spinner features a hand-engraved logo of Caviar with a ring of forty gem-quality diamond chips. Besides this super-expensive fidget spinner, Caviar also launched a gold-plated version of the same model.
Caviar has always been known for making expensive luxury items affordable only to a handful of customers. When the world was going crazy about fidget spinners, the company aimed to make the most expensive spinner ever, and they did.
Did you know?
In 2017, a YouTuber Filip Koroy (EverythingApplePro), transformed his iPhone7 into a fidget spinner. He drilled the center of the phone to install the ball bearing. In the process, he cracked the screen and destroyed the device. Although the endeavor costed him $700, the result was disappointing, and the spinner performed poorly.
