Benders are a unique collectible with a fun and irresistible quality. These fun and addictive toys are almost like poseable stick figures. According to the manufacturer "The Benders are durable plastic coated wire characters that have magnets in their hands and feet. You can bend, sculpt and pose The Benders into nearly any position imaginable. Most Benders come in their own tin."

The magnets make these toys fun for the office, as the benders can hold paperclips and there are all kinds of places to put them within cubicles or on desks and filing cabinets. The website The Bender Times is a tongue-in-cheek place for the avid Benders fan. They are now manufactured by Hog Wild Toys, and the company has a division specifically created for the advertising specialties industry. They come in collectible tins that can be imprinted with a logo, and some of the Benders hold objects or are accessorized with items that can be logoed as well.

One fun little activity would be to make your own stop motion film as these little figures can be posed similar to the wire based figures in Tim Burton's movies such as Corpse Bride or The Nightmare Before Christmas. An example of a little film is at The Bender Times.

Benders for promotional use can be found here. They are great for tradeshows when you want something light-hearted and fun.