They are adorable! I got my 3rd cousin, she's 3, the toy to play with and she loves it. I can remember playing with one and I'm no spring chicken. Not ancient either, lol.
I had one when I was little too!! Both my sons (12 years apart, eeek!!) have had one too! I think a lot of people have fond memories of the shape o toy!
LOL My cousin, the grandmother of this 3rd cousin, has 2 kids (my 2nd cousins) 11 years apart. And she managed to have them on the same day. Not on purpose of course, but still...