I was a bit of a tomboy as a child and have fond memories of playing with Stretch Armstrong to see how far you could stretch him.
Now the original Stretch Armstrong is back and can be stretched up to 4 times his size before returning to his original shape when he is released.
Not ones to shy away from a challenge, my family has been busy pulling poor Stretch in all sorts of directions to see how far he will stretch. The kids have pulled him, stretched him and even tied him in knots and he still looks as good as new!
Strongman Stretch Armstrong has a solid plastic head whilst the rest of his body is made from a stretch rubber type material which feels a but like a stress ball to touch. You don’t have to stretch him, you can also put him into funny positions, tie him in a knot, mould him into funny shapes or just squish him in your hands. Don’t hit him though as it still hurts your hands if punched.
I am sure that the Stretch Armstrong I played with as a child stretched farther, however it could just be that I am taller now so it seems shorter. He is quite heavy too and therefore aimed at children aged 5 and over.
You can pick up Stretch armstrong from most toy stores for an RRP of £19.99 and find more information, offers and giveaways on his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
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For some reason I don’t remember this toy from my childhood. It does look a lot of fun though.
Poor Stretch! Seems you are giving him a real test of strength there! My mummy had little stretchy men when she was little.
You could use him for a bit of sports day competition couldn’t you. I did think you were going to tell me which of your children had stretched him the furtherest and just how far he could go lol. Sounds like good fun and great for getting out extra energies.
That poor doll aha! Seriously though, this looks like a super fun and nostalgic toy, and safe to boot! 🙂
I think this would be fun to have when I visit my nephew as he would have a kick out of pulling it in all directions.
Not a bad price either
I’ve never seen a doll like this, it must be fun 🙂
No way, hehe!! You have just brought back memories of me and my son playing this when he was about 5ish! ( now hes 22) We loved it and use to have so much fun 🙂
Looks like everyone is having lots of fun.. So cool!!
Looks like your kids had so much fun in the video playing with it ( and your hubby too!)
I had no idea this was still a thing, my brothers had one growing up and boy did they fight over it, which I know is kind of the point x
This looks like so much fun! I know it’s meant to be for kids but I’m getting a puppy soon… do you recon it would work well with pets too? haha.
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This is super fun to play. I think my LO would love to play it with us. Getting this one soon.
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I remember this from my own childhood, my cousin had a one. It looks like your children are having so much fun stretching him xx
Oh my gosh, I remember this toy too. I think he’s great fun for kids, good to see him back
Oh my godness I remember stretch armstrong! my brother had one. Looks like the kiddos had lots of fun and must have brought back fond memories for you. 🙂