Elmer's Glue Magical Liquid Activator Solution vs ZipString – Handheld String Launcher Toy: Which Should You Buy?
A £2.50 slime staple against a £40 rechargeable string launcher: how big should the wow be?
Elmer's Elmer's Glue Magical Liquid Activator Solution, Ideal for
ZipString ZipString – Handheld String Launcher Toy – Viral
Side by side
| Elmer's Glue Magical Liquid Activator Solution | ZipString – Handheld String Launcher Toy | |
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| Price | £2.50 | £39.99 |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.5 | ★★★★☆ 4.4 |
| Review count | 11,856 | 4,658 |
| Brand | Elmer's | ZipString |
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Our verdict
Sixteen times the price is the headline here, so the ZipString has some explaining to do. Elmer's slime activator (£2.50 at the time of writing, 4.5 stars, 11,856 reviews) is a proven crowd-pleaser: add to glue, get four batches of slime, repeat pocket money permitting. ZipString (£39.99, 4.4 stars) launches a looped string at up to 65 km/h into hovering shapes, recharges over USB-C, and has an online trick library covering moves like Bow & Arrow and Corkscrew. Ratings are close, so it's a budget call. As a stocking filler or craft fix, Elmer's wins easily. As a main birthday present with viral appeal, the ZipString earns its price.
Which one is for you?
- Buy the Elmer's Magical Liquid if you want maximum gooey entertainment for the smallest possible spend. Read our full look at the Elmer's Glue Magical Liquid Activator Solution →
- Buy the ZipString if you're after a showstopper gift with tricks to master and no batteries to replace. Read our full look at the ZipString – Handheld String Launcher Toy →
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