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It was introduced as a logic game for the first time by FoxMind in 2014 during the
Nuremberg Toy Fair, followed by the New York Toy Fair. The company marketed the product as a logic game that is quick and fun to play and fidget with. It gained popularity initially with toys and games specialty stores
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and special education specialists. In 2019, FoxMind partnered with
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consisting of a usually-brightly colored silicone tray with poppable bubbles, similar to
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The mechanical design of the Pop-It bubble popper was originally invented in 1975 by
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