JaSSon Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Many of you are familiar with Bucky Balls. They're the original spherical magnetic balls intended as desktoys for adults. http://images1.vat19.com/buckyballs/buckyballs-cool-shapes.jpg Buckyballs became available to the public in 2009. In ~2011 Buckyballs, after hearing about several injuries related to youth ingesting Buckyballs, voluntarily initiated an aggressive warning campaign consisting of multiple videos, and multiple warning labels on products. In 2012 the Consumer Product Safety Commision sued Maxfield and Oberton, the company behind Buckyballs. The resulting legal fees drove the company out of business. In 2013 The CPSC took unprecedented action and individually sued the (now ex) CEO of Maxfield and Oberton for $57M; the estimated cost of a Buckyballs recall. This lawsuit allegedly violates LLC laws. Later in 2013, Maxfield and Oberton fought back. They are now suing the CPSC. Buckyballs are BACK ON SALE (albeit in a slightly altered, and more expensive state) with all proceeds going towards legal fees to sue the CPSC. http://unitedweball.org/ Fight the Nanny State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Well thanks for getting my "dont give a fuck"s up and running early today. didn't even make it though 1/2 my coffee mug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Saw an interview with this guy yesterday, but I can't find the link for it. Good for him, I always though this was bullshit. Buckyballs are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Where can one buy said BuckyBalls now? (if it's even possible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Where can one buy said BuckyBalls now? (if it's even possible). Click the link? http://unitedweball.org/collections/liberty-balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Click the link? http://unitedweball.org/collections/liberty-balls If I wanted to donate money to their cause, I would. I don't care to purchase one of those stupid "United We Ball" paperweights. I want the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 If I wanted to donate money to their cause, I would. I don't care to purchase one of those stupid "United We Ball" paperweights. I want the original. http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr01/2013/4/7/11/anigif_enhanced-buzz-3796-1365348601-17.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 My dad has them and loves them. I was gonna get him the cubes then found out they were off the market just a few weeks earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Sweet, they made balls after me.:fa: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Will probably cite sovereign immunity and the case is thrown out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hmm I guess the two un opened ones I have a rare then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 http://zenmagnets.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Such bullshit. There are hundreds of things that small in any home or office. How about... PARENTS be responsible for what a kid plays with instead of the Feds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 http://zenmagnets.com/ I can get the same product for 1/2 to 1/3 the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 cool, link it up please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 cool, link it up please http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=buckyballs&catId=&initiative_id=SB_20131121112323 have at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxRcr Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 I have two sets of the cubes i could part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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