Popular Playthings Circus Sam The Balancing Man Popular Playthings introduces Circus Sam, the amazing Balancing Man first introduced in 1948 Sam's arms, legs, and balancing pole all move, allowing him to balance in gravity-defying positions Once Sam is in position, give him a turn and he'll bob up and down and spin round and round For ages 5 and up Popular Playthings provides award-winning toys that encourage learning, creativity, social interaction, and good old basic fun