Why did SMOOSHINS flop so badly? The squishy kit you’ve never heard of!

[@rohsek7298]

They spent way too much time and money fiddling with safety mechanisms instead of focusing on the product’s process and final product, and putting warnings in their instructions. For this age minimum craft as well, it’s vital for adult supervision at all times but it’s also important to know that many kids understand and remember not to touch something they’re told is currently dangerous.

[@maqaroon]

Yes, I actually bought a set for my daughter 2 years ago and it failed completely. I had to throw it all out when she wasn't home and hope she never asks about it because small kids are really hard to deal with when they're excited about something.

[@rohsek7298]

@@maqaroon I’m not a parent and never plan to be, but I do know that children are smarter than people think. They can retain important memories and information easier such as safety. “Don’t put metal in the microwave because it can cause a fire” or “Don’t touch approach wild animals because they can bite”. I think them knowing WHY something is dangerous is most important when learning about said danger. When they don’t listen, they’ll often learn the hard way. I’m sure many kids have broken bones falling from trees they were advised not to, or have a burn from natural curiosity touching something hot. haha. I’ve always been a goody two-shoes but still have some life lessons learned that way 😂 We all want to do what we’re told not to

[@brooklynkeppner]

You should fill the mold with your own polymer and see how that goes

[@ToyaVdhende]

i was going to sugest the same

[@sakurablossom9609]

Its a rlly goid idea thb

[@zelazkoswiatowodowe7580]

But then there is no sense in buying the toy, it is just a mold

[@miguelooo6812]

Ok

[@fin36669]

@@miguelooo6812no crap

[@MorticiaAttoms]

The mold is really cute. I wonder if you could clean it out and use your own silicone mixture to make a more custom squishy. That may be a good short idea?

[@Luna_shadow]

There are holes in the mould so you would have to somehow cover them up, but I love the idea

[@mathilde7574]

I love that you went as far as jamming a pair of scissors into the spring to get the gel out instead of just cutting a small opening in the bag 😭

[@Luna_shadow]

The packet looks really full, so probably cutting it you would have to be incredibly careful, but I like the idea

[@HugMachineGoob]

I used to want one of these for AGES. So exited I found them again, because I used to watch other KZbinrs use it and they all worked pretty well…kinda disappointing they went down I’m quality..

[@aiaikawa4012]

Wow... Its crazy to me that they were going above and beyond for safety and then they went on to create Miniverse, which imo does way too little to protect or warn the user, considering the risks of resin!

[@kathycollins3260]

Aint it not made for kids? im pretty sure it aint

[@milodoesntknow2090]

​@@kathycollins3260 its for 8+

[@sl3epy_m3]

@@kathycollins3260i mean they were in the kids isle

[@hellohaveagoodday]

​@@kathycollins3260certainly advertised to children

[@TheoStarlight]

this comment aged….

[@AgdaFingers]

Yeah, waiting TWO MONTHS for any toy to work is ludicrous - this reminds me of rock tumblers, which take at least a month of tumbling rocks and grits inside a very loud toy which needs to be put in the garage to deaden the sound just a little - only to get mediocre results.

[@UniChimma]

Also Play-doh Doh Vinci set, I got it as a gift and my creation never dried, the dough dried inside the container instead

[@Luna_shadow]

Yeah I see rock tumbling Asmara an activity for people who are interested in rocks rather than for kids

[@nevaeh9125]

​@@Luna_shadowI got a hobbyist double barrel rock tumbler for Christmas. I love rocks and minerals, especially geodes. I have my own collection and some pretty rocks my grandma used to collect. I do think rock tumblers could be good for kids who are genuinely interested in this kind of stuff. It gives them something to work on over a period of time since rock tumbling usually has 4 Steps and they can be proud of their results knowing they did it.

[@Luna_shadow]

@@nevaeh9125 ur so lucky!

[@snakewithapen5489]

Mediocre? Rock tumblers are great. They look awesome if you use stones that will polish up well and do it right. They aren't actually that loud, and while they're not exactly good for impatient kids (i would not consider them to be 'toys', as they can be dangerous on some occasions particularly if you tumble glass which releases gas), if you are a bit older and have the magpie sense to collect shiny rocks, or you like crafts or you're just into it as a hobby, they're super fun. Source: I have two.

[@dakotaeast4126]

that massive wait is only reasonable for a craft if that craft is like... tumbling really hard stones through multiple cycles

[@babykata-dt3ys]

homestuck spotted

[@dakotaeast4126]

@@babykata-dt3ys homestuck hours babey

[@asc11T0ast3r]

wow homestuck still exists

[@lindsay_anderson23]

I love that you review all kinds of products so that people know how good or bad they are. That's so helpful around this time of year!!!😇😍🥰

[@estherstreet4582]

I don't know much about toy development, but I'm kind of wondering how this got greenlit? Presumably they must have tested it and found that it didn't actually work following the instructions?

[@maqaroon]

I also wonder that! However MGA never had the best track record for DIY toys that genuinely work. Around the same time, they released lots of Poopsie Slime Dolls which were giant unicorns or alpacas where you can feed them powder + water and they poop slime. I got a couple for my daughter in lockdown and they all failed miserably. The most lucrative part of their business is definitely expensive collectibles like Rainbow High or LOL and they don't seem to care that much about the DIYs (at least prior to Miniverse).

[@nuotatorre8741]

​@@maqaroonAbout the poopsie, in my experience they tended to work a but better than this kit. The result weren't always there, but it tended to at least give you a decent final product even if it was simple very simple slime. The unicorn dolls were probably among the worst prdoucts, since they were so gimmicky when at the same time smaller craft kits of the same brand were sold at the time that gave the same result without having to play with the useless Unicorn. I think they realized this because they later, started to sell minifigures inside premade slimes, and the alter toys in the series were more about the figurine than the slime itself.

[@colettehenderson6108]

I wonder if they did all of the development and instructions, then changed silicone materials/suppliers or something.

[@KristenZianourry2015]

Thats a very good point

[@maqaroon]

That's a very good point! It's possible that test products used another silicone and the mass produced version ended up with something different. I noticed the instructions seem to have been amended from 4 hours (based on various reviews) to 24 hours (other reviews) so they definitely realised something was going wrong.

[@MinisDunyasi5]

I wonder what would have happened if you used 2 squishy packets instead of 1 while using the method you did for the pink gel. It might’ve filled up the mold.

[@maqaroon]

Yep! I realised this much later and didn't have time to test it out. The only way to get this to work perfectly is to use 2 packets of gel and leave it alone for a VERY long time.

[@og4878]

Can you Maka tutorial for the snow out of baking soda and out of lotion please

[@MilaniDioř-v6q]

@@og4878maka??

[@BenniB8]

I remember seeing this on a commercial and wanted one really badly in fifth grade. Needless to say, I’m a junior in high school now and my parents still didn’t get me it. I also heard about these before I heard of rainbow jellies.

[@6Shots_ofEspresso]

oh thank god im not the only one…seeing it labeled “vintage” made me think it was something from my older siblings time that i just picked up 😭 (im a sophomore)

[@sheenafaces]

Same this used to come on in Disney XD and Nickelodeon

[@Luna_shadow]

I remember seeing some toy KZbinrs, reviewing these and thinking they looked really awesome for kids

[@chocodacutelilbunneh]

These kits give me soo much nostalgia that time when I was young I would always watch a KZbinr called CookieSwirlC and I saw her video of her playing with the smooshins squishy kits!! Omg!!!

[@maqaroon]

Yep I found out about this when my daughter was watching CookieSwirlC. I think the majority of people bought it after seeing it on her channel 😂

[@creamacutelittlecat1243]

Same!!

[@H0N4M11]

YESS I SAW THEM ON HER CHANNEL AND WANTED THEM SOO BAD. I miss the old cookie tbh her channel is mainly roblox now :(

[@PandorasWorldYT]

Same 😭

[@hunterthepartygoer]

SAME WHATTT

[@merle_9953]

I used to have a silicon phone case diy kit. There was enough silicon/polymer to fill the mold. It used to cure on time and you had no chance of touching the materials. This was back in 2010 to 2012. Conclusion, they don’t make toys anymore like they used to.

[@meadookieproductions]

I’ve always wanted a smooshim lol I know they suck but even since they came out I’ve been eager to buy one even tho I’m aware of the.. flaws.. Sad to hear they went off sale. I wanted one in 2020 so much I had dreams about it! I think it’s really sweet and beautiful that they tried so hard to keep kids safe too

[@cOttp0tt]

i watched your videos in elementary school and now i’m in college and this vid was on my front page, im glad you’re still making videos :)

[@autumn9353]

I am like so enamored with this like squishy/fashion doll hybrid, I do hope they decide to revamp these guys in the future

[@lanabmakeup]

“Come on sweetie, we are going to make a craft that you can see the results from in 2 months time” 😅

[@PPlISS]

I remembered begging my parents to get this after seeing cookieswirlc’s video. Too bad there aren’t any more products. Tbh if i did get the toy i probably will flop haha. I recommend watching the tutorial video of making smooshins.

[@Luna_shadow]

And I remember seeing someone having these, I can’t remember who and they got it sent from the company so the ones from the company look perfect for the ones that they got out were mediocre

[@Crowmywife]

I wish that this toy was remaked and those defects can be fixed. The concept,the designs,the way the toy was did so you don't open the toy before time,everything looks wonderful.

[@miguelooo6812]

I actually made a smooshin toy when I was between 4 and 6 years old taking inspiration from CookiesSwirlC which actually made a smooshin before, back in the day I was a big fan of her toy videos and the roblox obby videos(not a big fan of her now). So I heard about this squishy kit

[@KristenZianourry2015]

I had this kit! I swear nobody remembers this & it remined me of rainbow jellies, i still have the egg shape mold part 😂 and it didnt work for me either

[@burplejones]

same here! when i was a kid i had it but i dont think i ever demolded it.. my mom threw it out

[@pinksadom]

i pretty sure you have a time limit on mixing it and putting it in the egg.

[@UniChimma]

I had a Poopsie slime maker, it never worked

[@elsy13]

wow, your voice is so nostalgic- i used to watch your diy videos every day when i was a kid.

[@chloesibilla8199]

Put so much effort pioneering a whole new design for children's safety....then used bad silicone.

[@miriamatia1547]

I watched a cookieswirlc video a couple years back where it didn’t fail it was actually pretty great

[@taylorsanaa4231]

Me too!

[@michelle19890]

Oh my goodness my aunt got this for me when toys r us closed my cousins and i were so upset when it didnt work we thought we did something wrong glad to see it wasnt us after all this time😂

[@CainXVII]

I work with silicones a bit. They are quite expensive, and there are a lot of different kinds depending on what you want the "end feel" to be. They should never take two months to cure - something is wrong. Either the mixture, or people aren't managing to get the components mixed well enough in the bag. Sure, they do have a shelf life, but I have used 10 year old silicone and it usually works fine. Filling a form like that that isn't open anywhere is hard. You would usually want to put it on a vibrating plate or in a vacuum chamber to get the air bubbles out and everything to fill up. What makes the back look uneven on the purple one is that it's full of air bubbles that rose to the top and couldn't get out. Having more silicone or not is a question - what would happen is if you add too much you would get a piece sticking out in the back where it was poured in. That would be very hard to remove and not look too good. Since the hole is so big that might not be great... Really you would want to check when it is just about right and stop pouring, but in this case you can't see anything. So it would be better to underfill just a little bit. I guess where it goes wrong is then you need to be sure everyone gets the same amount out of the container, and all of the moulds are the exact same volume... This is just a stupid product because making silicone moulds is hard. It works in a small format because there's much less air to be trapped in there, much less expensive silicone, and a much simpler mould.

[@NIGHTMARE_B4XMAS]

I used to have this when I was younger and the squishy SUCKED but I love it

[@alaynas.wxrldd]

i remember watching videos about this back in 2019 😭

[@sheenafaces]

I actually remember watching the commercial of this toy while watching Pokémon on Disney XD and I remember wanting one so bad

[@CHERABBAGIRL26]

I remember that when smooshins were popular, none of their results were good from what I saw on videos.

[@aricrisx]

As a fan of video essays and deep dives with good research YASS DEEP DIVE ON SQUEEZE SQUISHY TOYS 🎉😂

[@Xaly.na_]

i vagely remember cookies swirl c unboxing these??????????????????

[@itsthatshorty4031]

I actually had one of these! I remember being SO MAD. Nobody elses smooshins seemed to have blistering bubbling skin!!!

[@wofhydra_7992]

Aw I remember this when it was still popular and how disappointed I was too at the result :( I'm glad there are similar yet better options now!

[@KristenZianourry2015]

Me too

[@baldangel711]

I remember wanting this so badly as a kid when i looked like I killed a baby when I saw it failed

[@macaronidragatoni]

Ah they used to sell these in toys r us, kinda happy I didn’t get it because I was be so disappointed when it wouldn’t work but glad to know what the name is now :,D

[@TheDemonicChaotic]

i remember watching cookieswirlc make that!!

[@Syayayatw]

Same!!

[@Strawhatsnavigator]

I used this and loved it when I was younger 😗

[@Mxmtum]

I remember having these when I was younger they would always melt 😭

[@stickitydoodah]

The toy is made for kids 7+. I know for a fact if i was doing this craft when i was 7, i would only need to be told once not to touch the sticky mysterious chemical in the mold. It definitely didnt need to be maximum security prison LOCKED lmao

[@pastellmarshmello8238]

omg the nostalgia goes crazyy I never had these but I watched hundreds of videos

[@kazumiFu]

These are so cute, I wonder if the creators really took the time to test it. I really like the idea, and I like them being big but they could be like half that height and maybe it could work better. But, there are many things that are wrong, like it isn’t a warning about pressing that button. And it doesn’t say that it may need more time since the beginning.

[@LemonTales4]

Joanna! I have a method i use for making clear, glittery squishies in the microwave with a perfect mochi texture that Id love to see utilized in a video! It makes the most aesthetic peices! You just have to buy either some clear glitter squishies or some clear squishy cubes if you want a totally clear peice (ill warn you, they are a bit harder to find than the glitter squishies but totally worth it!) Cut off any paint to preserve clarity and melt them down! You can even add some extra, loose glitter in before pouring them into the mold if youre quick enough! Just wanted to share this with you because i know you love clear, glittery aesthetic things! Let me know if you plan to use this method in a video because id love to see it! ❤

[@maqaroon]

That sounds great! I actually have a video planned where I'm going to try melting glittery fish bait which I'm almost certain is exactly the same material as clear glittery mochis.

[@mcDoYanfei]

Gurl i loved watching people make this

[@Jadex56]

This was a super cool video. I really appreciate this documentation.

[@Kessik8]

I wonder if removing the batteries would have deactivated safety lock mode

[@maqaroon]

I tried it, didn't work 😂

[@Kessik8]

@maqaroon oh :( thanks a lot for trying and answering

[@Alenasmusic-g3m]

I loved making these with my grandpa 😁

[@sab6041]

i would flock the failed squishies !! then it’ll be all soft and unsticky :D

[@_Nezuko_cats_]

I've actually seen these before because I used to watch Cookie Swirl C as a little kid and she did a video on these before

[@Syayayatw]

Yessssssss, I remember her 😢

[@TheGoldfishArmy]

I only remember these from the KZbin reviews. I saw like, 4 seperate channels test these things when they first came out and NONE of them worked properly. They all either took too long to cure and came out sticky, were filled with bubbles and holes, or the mold didn't fill properly leaving massive chunks missing. It is 100% for the best that they no longer make these. I can also easily imagine kids putting them in their mouths and stuff; not a good combo with uncured silicone.

[@nuotatorre8741]

When this prdouct first came out I remeber watching a review from an Italian KZbinr. Her results were actualy good, but she did nothing particulary diffrent from what you did, guess she just got luky. With that said she wasn't particulary impressed with the kit, stating that it was super hard to use even for an adult, and that it wasn't particulary worth it for a couple of spongy figurines.

[@RosyQian]

I bought some rainbow jellies before and its been TWO YEARS now and it still hasn't cured.

[@mostlyghostey]

You checked the mold after two months but it could very well have been cured before. I agree that 2 months, even two weeks is too long to wait for a kids toy to be ready to play with but I just wanted to point out that you don’t know exactly the amount of time it took. It would be interesting to do a yes opening these at different intervals to get closer to where they cure completely.

[@butterball2540]

We need NerdEcrafter to review this lol 👀

[@maqaroon]

Yes!!! I would love to see Jackie react to this 🤣

[@Jellyfishingadvocate]

She actually did! Edit: it was in a cash or trash video 3 years ago

[@butterball2540]

@gunautist no way?? Awesome!! I'll have to look for it then, thanks for letting me know!!^^

[@Jellyfishingadvocate]

@@butterball2540 also, based profile picture

[@KristenZianourry2015]

@@Jellyfishingadvocateill have to look for it

[@dianarodriguez9895]

I love your videos especially the butter slime video

[@C.A.S.S.I.E]

oh my god I REMEMBER THESE!! i wondered what happened to them so seeing this pop up was surprising

[@MaggieSama]

I think you should look at the catch teenieping soft jelly friends next, they’re kinda like Korean rainbow jellies! I also should add that liquid silicone isn’t dangerous to touch, it’s only if you were to eat or inject it. If you do touch it on accident with bare hands, just make sure you wash your hands with soap and warm water (hand sanitizer won’t help get it off of your skin)

[@maqaroon]

Omg I've never heard of those before! They look amazing 😍

[@SistersPaulie]

Don’t know where you guys where getting your stuff, but when I bought it it was a success! Maybe some kits have flaws..

[@Luna_shadow]

I have a friend who had that exact one in the video, and it failed miserably! I’m not sure if they didn’t know how it worked, but it broke after not long and ended up being a complete waste I also remember Nan mentioning the egg pouch thingy was incredibly hard to pop, especially for a child

[@RazzleRayXD]

I had one of these as a kid and it worked just fine, so I don’t know why people are having problems with it.

[@brischarrer]

Couldn't you have simply *REMOVED THE BATTERIES* when you accidentally pressed the bow button which triggered a 4-hour waiting period?

[@BoneyOfficialooo]

this is the reason to buy 2 of them because u can use extra polymer

[@Ayinvad.Etaxes]

I loveee videos like this please make more 🙏💜💜

[@superduper1456]

I had a smooshins, we had ours work correctly, but we thought the plastic was too solid in the end.

[@kiricappuchin]

Wow, this unlocked a memory for me...I remember getting one for my birthday, I think in 6th grade, and really loved it...at first. Then it started to smell and disintegrate. I put it away and forgot about it for years....

[@klee_.fangirl]

I remember wanting one of those but I wasn’t allowed 😭😭😭

[@mothmads]

i used to watch your channel when i was still in elementary school !! i'm 18 now and it seems i have some catching up to do

[@meghill1446]

What stood out for me if the amount of plastic waste this kit creates. It's so many unnecessary parts that will just end up in a landfill.

[@maqaroon]

I agree! It's so much plastic for single use, but this is also the case with lots of MGA products like LOL doll packaging. They seem to be making progress with Miniverse where the pieces are packaged in paper packets and there aren't many disposable plastic components aside from the ball itself.

[@AVibeengPerson]

I only know this exists because of cookieswirlc

[@themadhater714]

I feel so bad for laughing that you accidently locked it again

[@AKKIO_DEEZNUTZ-]

I remember seeing these in stores I never bought them because both of my parents still hated slime or anything related but I do remember watching cookie swirl c and other KZbinrs opening them. Even i saw how messy and easy to fail it was.

[@doritoslocostacosss]

I remember really wanting these

[@sailormoonfan43yt]

This toy is from my childhood, this is so cool ❤

[@MoroccanYasmin]

I LOVED WATCHING VIDEOS OF THESE SO MUCH WHEN I WAS LITTLE 😭

[@FriedGoatEgg]

Couldn’t you just take out the batteries if you accidentally pressed the button?

[@berriezzvx]

i loved these things they always worked for me, so disappointed they discontinued but its clearly for the best

[@Bees-and-beads]

Hello I love your videos so cute and I think your videos are so cute and fun to watch ❤

[@jahanararahman41]

Just Wanted too let you know I loooooove your channel ❤

[@krystasteel5384]

A few years ago I did one of these with my dad and it worked perfectly

[@Crickets_Territory]

I USED TO HAVE THESE ALL THE TIME AT A TODDLER/5 YEAR OLD IDK WHAT MY AGE WAS AND I FORGOT THE NAME, THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME THIS VIDEO 😭 my dad would get me them all the time i still find random pieces sometimes brings back memories :(

[@demetrian_]

It's a shame this toy isn't good. The designs remind me of the dolls you designed a long time ago

[@maqaroon]

Yep this really reminded me of Momiji dolls but they did it in an original way which is really appealing 😂

[@DangersGirl4Ev]

WHOAAA the end result on your part is PURE perfection!!! So sad to see what a cute toy could’ve been if it weren’t for such flaws. It’s so weird tho like who approves of the final results ☠️☠️☠️☠️ who decides “yes! Let’s sell this it’s perfect!”

[@Plueschbaellchen]

Such a shame. My daughter loves the rainbow jellies and this would be so cool to make. The faces are adoreable. So sad they just didn't improve the kit....

[@OddlySpecificName]

I ALWAYS WANTED ONE OF THESE WHEN I WAS A KID BC IT WORKED FOR COOKIESWIRLC 😭🤚

[@AlexTheOneAndOni]

Awhh I remember those I really wanted one when I was younger but my mother was always against getting one because 'they are messy' so I never got one but damn this is nostalgic-✨️

[@MozzyMoz-Bloom]

I had these!! Though i did get the very first ones when i was younger 😅 THEY WERE SO CUTE!! and actually worked- but still!

[@Reesepuff1]

When I was in 2nd grade the whole school had these and it was the thing that if you had it you would be the coolest kid ever they where so fun and I did not care how they turned out I just liked playing around and making it.

[@Quagthistle]

When I experimented on these years ago (after finding them on clearance), I found that it took a pouch and a half to fill a mold completely, and you had to leave it to cure for a few days, not a few hours. I felt it was a terrible idea for a children's toy, but, if made by an adult, the toys were pretty cute.

[@sloandasilva2282]

I made these as a kid with no problems, I think it didn’t work because the ones you used are old.😅

[@cassandraengle7343]

😂 turned out looking like every model's fantasy wordrobe apartment! Amazing

[@JoJo-fan-right-here]

Oh I definitely remember smooshins

[@St4ry-mo0n-3d1tz]

I had it when I was small and it worked really well

[@celesteworldbuilding]

My mom got this for me years ago, when I was about 14, and even when I did everything right and as told by the instructions, they never set and were always incomplete in the back

[@G_Blues]

These products had some potential it’s sad how they turned out.

[@DaisyJoey]

I actually used to love shmooshins!! It was a big part of my childhood, but I just forgot the name of it.

[@Bag-O-Flesh9468]

I wanted these SOOO bad when I was little and I thought it was a fever dream for like the past six years

[@-mCdonALdS-964]

OH MY GOSH I REMEMBER THIS!!

[@SofiaAbbas-q4n]

Omg I know these… I love them. There was a Russian channel always doing these so if you watch it she did it perfectly Channel name : my joys pink

[@Ur_L0c4l_BB]

I remember watching CookieSwirlC and Dr Squish doing these omgzz

[@livyy-8]

I rember playing with these when I was younger! I loved squishing the little baggy! I always got pink though but they where so stupid 😭