Quick Answer:The Gravity Toy, also called a self-balancing toy, is a weighted plastic figure that rights itself after being pushed over, because most of its mass sits in its lower half and keeps its centre of gravity low.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
High-impact plastic body with a weighted base.
Rights itself straight after being displaced.
Fulcrum point allows it to swing and rotate through 360°.
Weight concentrated in the lower half to lower the centre of gravity.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
High-impact plastic/polymer with weighted base
Mass distribution
Concentrated in the lower half
Pivot
Fulcrum point allowing 360° rotation and swing
Supplied
Ready to use
How It Is Used
Push the toy to one side and let go: the low weight produces a restoring turning effect that swings it back upright. Younger students use it to explore balance, centre of gravity and stable equilibrium through play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Gravity Toy always return upright?
Its weight is concentrated in the lower half, which keeps the centre of gravity low. When the toy is tipped, gravity gives a restoring torque that brings it back to the upright position.
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