Ohio Art Pocket Etch A Sketch

One day at work, I was in a meeting with some of my team and I used Etch A Sketch as an example for explaining something. Half of the people in the room had no idea what I was talking about. Turns out that this just wasn't a thing in the country where these guys are from and they'd never seen one.I didn't want to get a full sized one just to show them what it was, so I grabbed this pocket one as a gift for one of the guys. He was over the moon, and a few of them sat in a room examining it, asking how long the batteries lasted and it was a very hard sell to convince them that these don't need power to run. This lead to research into how they actually worked and a lot of learning for the whole team.Back story aside, this is very portable and still has the full Etch A Sketch functionality. Obviously there's not really been any compromise to how it functions to make it so small. Corners and turns are still super smooth. Still accurate rendering on the panel. And I've since heard back that this colleague has been giving it to his kids as a toy (which they love) and it's still functioning and unbroken, so defiantly built to last like the original ones.

Smaller than I anticipated.

I purchased an etch a sketch for my kiddo. I love it yet the product quality is lacking. I suppose the obligatory quote, "they don't make it like they used too" would be appropriate for this product. The ability to draw is fine but when attempting to erase what was drawn is more of the challenging part in the product. There is a slight shadow of what was once etched on the screen. My child enjoys the etch a sketch and I'm not a professional artist but I wanted to comment of that particular aspect for other potential buyers.

Recently purchased the Ohio Art Pocket Etch A Sketch, and it's a nostalgic delight. The compact size is convenient, and the classic knobs provide a satisfying way to create simple drawings. Durable build ensures it withstands everyday use. Great for on-the-go entertainment without the need for batteries. Overall, a fun and timeless toy.

I had to change my review because I realized that I made a mistake. When you first draw on it, it leaves residue of your mark there permanently and that bothered me. Once you play around with it for long enough and cover the surface area, the whole screen turns the same lighter grey color and then it looks like new. This is a great size to travel with.

Did not know this was mini~ Unable to return even though it is Prime!!!!

I have been searching for the pocket etch a sketch at multiple stores, browsing the aisles with diminishing hope and leaving empty handed. Even the Ohio Art official store site did not carry them. I was overwhelmed with joy when I came across the true original pocket etch a sketch, which has the Ohio Art logo and the word "pocket" written on the etch a sketch itself as indicated by the picture used to advertise this product on Amazon. I ordered 3 but wanted more. The package arrived promptly, and I opened it immediately. Oh great disappointment! I found inside the box 3 versions of the new pocket etch a sketch ( which are easy to find in several stores). This new version of the toy is slightly smaller than the original pocket etch a sketch; it does not bear the logo nor does it have the word "pocket" on it.I feel duped by the false advertisement and further frustrated that I can not locate my favorite toy/ art medium. I will be returning this purchase and will be extra cautious and more reluctant to purchase an etch a sketch when buying online in the future.Very dissatisfied,Erin

I have one of these in my toy box and all the grandkids want to take it home. I'm giving them each one in their Christmas stocking. It was a little smaller than mine but mine is older so they may have reduced the size overall.