This toy is a round bottomed,weighted, egg shaped "person". The medium size makes the weeble an ideal toy for toddlers. The child cannot swallow it, it does not roll, and it is not easily lost. There are towns, vehicles, and scenarios for purchase with the Weebles. It was first popularized in the 1960's for very young children and has recently been revived for a new generation of toddlers.
The name comes from a contraction of the words Wee People...Weeble.