Premium fidgets for beginners. (Beginner series)

A full video from the Fidget Labs EDC channel. Press play to watch it here, or open it on YouTube to like, comment and subscribe.
What the video covers
What a beginner needs to know before buying a first premium fidget: the types of slider, the materials, and where to buy.
The verdict
It starts with the difference between mechanical sliders, which use springs and balls, and the other types. It covers materials from plastic upwards, cheap ways in such as a £20 slider or a Shim Shy mystery box, and one practical tip: if you use thread lock, use blue, never red. It ends with the Facebook groups and the shops that have been used without problems.
At a glance
| Type | Guide |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner |
| Covers | Slider types, materials, prices and where to buy |
| Tip | Blue thread lock, never red |
| Video length | 20 min |
| Published | 6 September 2026 |
Written up from the video. Prices are the ones quoted at the time of filming and will have changed.
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