Even the simplest toys are constantly evolving, and the recent innovation presented by Teenage Engineering is a critical example of this trend. Renowned for its minimalist design products and for its synthesizers, such as the OP-1 model, the Stockholm-based company, established in 2005, launched a toy machine boasting an unconventional shape, challenging the conventional solutions of today’s market.

This object is an emblematic representation of the Swedish brand’s distinctive flair and ability to reinterpret the ordinary. Made of aluminum, measuring 25 x 19 x 8 cm, and weighing nearly a kilogram, Grip Car is a toy car equipped with four smooth ball bearing rubber wheels and innovative mechanics enabling a 360° rotation without ever leaving the ground. No external power source is necessary to operate it; simply grasping the bodywork allows the toy car to move seamlessly forward, backward, or in graceful circular motions.

Crafted by and for those who love the art of play and designed by Danish designer Anders Hermansen, this desk toy car combines sturdy components made of 6063-TS aluminum and stainless steel. Available for order in glossy red, matte black, and matte aluminum finishes, the listed price is 249 euros.