The Perfect Toy

What is the most wonderful toy for young children - in fact for "children" of all ages?
It is all purpose and marvelously versatile. it is familiar, yet changing;
Full of surprises! It is adaptable but unyielding, and quite capable of reassurance.
It is composed of soft and hard as well as sparkling and dull materials.
It is complicated.
It is a machine for bouncing, fully equipped with an intricate sound mechanism.
Every child needs at least one.
WHAT IS IT??
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Allison and I take at least one of these every time we do any type of presentation.
It creates a fun atmosphere and makes our time together well spent.