Mystery Item Answer

It is an acrobat toy!   

Have you ever heard this toy called by other names?

When I was growing up, I had toys like this made of wood, 

but I also had some from the local 5 and dime store made of plastic.

You would think that this toy would get boring,

but I can remember spending quite a bit of time playing with it.
Sometimes, the simple things are the most fun. 

To see an acrobat toy in action, click here.