Color: Heat changing putty that shifts from purple to orange and finally to yellow
Size: Includes 2.1 (60 g) of Genuine Crazy Aaron’s® Thinking Putty
Stretch, Sculpt & Play! – Thinking Putty is the ultimate fidget toy—stretch it, snap it, bounce it, and watch creativity flow!
Never Dries Out! – Unlike other putties, our high-quality formula stays fresh so the fun never stops.
Sensory Fun for All Ages! – A satisfying, hands-on experience that helps with focus, relaxation, and stress relief.
Ages 3+
So Many Magical Effects! – From color-changing and glow-in-the-dark to sparkly, scented, and magnetic—there’s a putty for everyone!
Safe & Made in the USA!
Non-toxic, high-quality putty made in the USA The Perfect Gift! Great for birthdays, holidays, or just because—Thinking Putty® is a fun surprise for kids and adults alike!
Thinking Putty is manufactured with the help of exceptional individuals challenged with disabilities
Description
Mimicking a magnificent desert sunset, Goodnight Cactus Thinking Putty® changes color with the heat of your hands. This triple change Hypercolor® captures the peaceful purple, luminous orange, and radiant yellow sundown of the night sky. Crazy Aaron's putty is non-toxic, won't dry out, and won't leave a sticky or slippery residue on your fingers, so it's great for stretching, molding, bouncing, tearing, popping, and playing by kids and adults alike.
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 6.77 inches length x 3.89 inches width x 1.57 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.25 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: The putty has stained my bed sheets.
How do I get the stain out?
submitted by Sabatinl - 2 years ago
A: We use 99% Isopropyl rubbing alcohol, the highest concentration is the best, to remove putty from fabrics and carpeting. We have also had excellent results using Purell or another alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Using Purell keeps the gel in one area a bit better than regular rubbing alcohol.
Always test an inconspicuous area first, then liberally wet the surface. The alcohol will start to break down the putty. After you have removed the bigger pieces, you will need to wet the surface and use a washcloth to rub at the putty. The alcohol and friction should remove the putty.
If the putty has a color, you can use any stain remover you're comfortable with to remove it. Always make sure the putty is completely gone, or the stain remover will not work on the color. The colors we use are often cosmetic grade. We recommend using an oil-based soap, the brand that we have had great results with is called Fels-naptha.
submitted byCrazy Aaron's Wizzard - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Does this have any dye (like food dye) bc I am allergic to it
This color-changing putty offers a fun and engaging experience for guests of all ages, with its ability to shift colors based on temperature. Many guests appreciate its unique texture and the creative possibilities it provides for play. However, some have expressed disappointment regarding the product's consistency and quality, particularly with color changes and the amount of putty in the container. Overall, it remains a popular choice for entertainment and stress relief.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 165 reviews
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56% would recommend
16 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
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29 August, 2026Verified purchase
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I think that this goodnight cactus putty is awesome! It is very stretchy and fun to play with. I definitely recommend this for children. And to get the putty to the darkest color your hands need to be cold but I would recommend to put the putty in the refrigerator for about five minutes and if you look at it and it's still not the darkest color then put it in for another like two minutes. And after you pu it in the refrigerator it will turn to dark purple then in room temperature it will turn into a peachy pink then with the warmth of your hands it will turn to a light yellow that is in the photos.
RJP
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5 out of 5 stars
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11 August, 2026Verified purchase
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Entertaining for all ages. The color changing putty is really fun
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2 out of 5 stars
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25 July, 2026Verified purchase
Very hard, not fun to play with
Changes color but this stuff is as hard as a rock. My 9 yr old didn't like it. Don't waste your money.
AMG
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1 out of 5 stars
22 June, 2026Verified purchase
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It took 3 months to get this and I took three tries to get to my house. And when it got to my house it came as the wrong putty
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2 out of 5 stars
25 May, 2026
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Well when we opened it it didn’t fill the whole can! The thing my child liked was how it color changed but its so expensive just for a little bit of putty!
Jenny
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3 out of 5 stars
30 April, 2026Verified purchase
Box is torn
Box is torn
Laura
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quality: 3 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
23 April, 2026Verified purchase
Will not recommend
Returned it was horrible , when I returned it the employee even said they had so many people returned this item because of how hard and dry it is
Cecy
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1 out of 5 stars
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27 March, 2026
Empty container for $10
Container is practically empty. Really confused because other reviewers tubs are way more full than this (see pics)?. Disappointing waste of $10
haileys
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5 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2026
originally posted on Crazy Aaron's
Love color change
This one is my favorite. It changes with temperature. Love how it changes color. I keep this one with me all the time.
Mom4fun80
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1 out of 5 stars
6 March, 2026
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Wrong item delivered
MaryLynn
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1 out of 5 stars
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10 February, 2026
Disappointed
Bought one, was sealed shut due to a leak and tried to use a coin and a key to open it. Didnt work, went back to exchange it, same thing happened. Ended up taking it home and having to beat it senseless in order to get it open.
Na
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5 out of 5 stars
12 January, 2026
originally posted on Crazy Aaron's
First and favorite putty I’ve ever gotten :)
I got this a few months back as my very first thinking putty and I absolutely LOVE it. It’s SO much fun to play with, the color change is AMAZING, and there’s SO MANY THINGS TO DO WITH IT! I mess with it all the time, it’s great.
Shiloh
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4 out of 5 stars
26 December, 2025
originally posted on Crazy Aaron's
mostly great. very stretchy. colours fade fast.
i bought this 2 days ago and within those 2 days i started playing with it it was great and it turned to the orange then yellow but the next day it wouldn't go those colours anymore it just went from purple to pink to white. apart from the colour struggles its very stretchy!! great popping sounds and slightly hard on the hands to squish alone but its still great
rose27
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5 out of 5 stars
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7 December, 2025Verified purchase
Negative reviews mistaken
It is temperature, not light, that changes it's colors. At room temperature the putty is a warm pink. If cooled, like in the fridge, it goes deep purple, and if warmed, like on a hot mug, it goes lemon yellow. If played with, then yeah, it will be the peachy color of the temperature of warm hands. Not sure what people are expecting but it works great. Looks exactly like the packaging.
helper
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5 out of 5 stars
20 October, 2025
originally posted on Crazy Aaron's
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i got one 5 years ago and it is still perfect it is so good
Rowan
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5 out of 5 stars
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18 August, 2025Verified purchase
Great colors!
I purchased this putty because it undergoes 3 color changes depending on how warm the putty gets. The putty can be molded, squeezed, stretched, pulled apart, rolled, and balled - making it fun to play with. If you leave it alone in its tin for awhile or place it in the freezer for about 10 minutes, it reverts to its original light color, ready to be played with once again.
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1 out of 5 stars
30 June, 2025
originally posted on Crazy Aaron's
Dissappointing
So, I bought this today and was excited to see it change colors. First, the tin did not have a seal around it. Second, the tin was extremely difficult to open. Third, once opened, the putty was not purple but a rosy pink color. Fourth, the putty would not change colors. Lastly, I had to break off a small amount, and after an hour or so, it only changed to a lighter peach. I have never been so disappointed.
mtkelly8898
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3 out of 5 stars
20 May, 2025
originally posted on Crazy Aaron's
Great Putty, but does not really change color
I bought this the other day and have been playing with it daily. I love the sparkle and it is a good texture. The main issue is that is isn't really color changing. I have had others in the past that change, one of them is 5 years old and still changes. It starts off as a darker pink and then after playing with it, I get more of a pale peachy type color, but that is the extent of the changes I have seen.
amanda
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1 out of 5 stars
11 May, 2025
originally posted on Crazy Aaron's
Disappointing
Just got this and, first of all, it was super difficult to open. Putty was super hard and we thought playing with it would soften it but nope. And worst of all, the color doesn't change at all! It stays at a muted pink even after pointing a flashlight at it for multiple minutes... Definitely better options out there.
