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Whole World in a Can Inflatable Globe

Hazel Chua — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:26:33 +0000

With the Whole World in a Can Inflatable Globe, you can literally hold the entire world in your hands–but of course, you’ve got to inflate it first. In a culture where everyone wants everything almost instantly, it can’t get any more instant than this. Aside from being a fun novelty item, the inflatable globe could [...]

Globe Beverage Dispenser

Conner Flynn — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:58:06 +0000

Trekking across the globe can make you thirsty, even if you are just moving the globe and dreaming of far away places. The Globe Beverage Dispenser will hold 65 oz. of liquid, allowing you to drink up as if you have pumped the Earth dry of it’s delicious resources. You get a silver tone ABS [...]

Italian Replica Globe Bar

Hazel Chua — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:16:15 +0000

Here’s a creative (and slightly sneaky way) to keep your own personal bar hidden. If you’ve got a spouse or a parent who didn’t give their wave of approval at your desire to create your own bar, then you can compromise (even without them knowing it) with the Italian Replica Globe Bar. The perfect place [...]

Color Changing Globe

Patra Beaulieu — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:41:13 +0000

People are known to purchase globes for educational purposes, to add a touch of sophistication to their offices or home libraries, or to secretly stash their adult beverages. But here’s one that lights up and changes colors. The Color Changing Globe lets you visually access the location of different countries and continents by day and becomes a disco prop at [...]

Anti-Gravity Platform

Marty Shaw — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:18:09 +0000

Gravity is usually considered one of those essential things required to get you through your day, but it’s always fun to find a way to cheat it. Fans of Doctor Who will no doubt be impressed by the Doctor Who Levitating TARDIS, but those who (for some weird reason) don’t like the intrepid time traveler [...]

Talking USB Earth Globe

Robert Birming — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:17:16 +0000

This talking USB earth globe connects to your computer and allows you to download weekly updates about nation states, governments, political boundaries, culture etc. 30 learning activities with facts about countries geography, currency, political leaders, history, language, and population are narrated in a clear digital voice. Once a category is selected on the control panel, [...]

Earth Globe Fish Bowl with Blue LED Light

Robert Birming — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:58:06 +0000

Someone has come up with the “bright” idea of combining a fish bowl and an earth globe, and then light it up with glowing blue light-emitting diodes. Simple and safe, our Globe Aquarium w/ LED Light is the perfect addition to any room in your house. Made with superior glass and aluminum alloy base with [...]

Levitating Globe with LED Lamp

Robert Birming — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:12:31 +0000

Looking pretty much like this levitating globe from Deal Extreme, but with one bonus feature; this scale model of Earth also comes with a 4-LED lamp. The Floating Global with 4-LED measures 10.50 cm in diameter and hovers in midair using electromagnetism. The product is available from the Gadget Brando website for $26.

SmartGlobe V2 – The Clever Earth Globe

Robert Birming — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:41:28 +0000

Simply touch any point on this smart globe using the SmartPen and you will be able to learn amazing facts about different areas of the world. Features: Features 30 exciting activities and quiz games about countries, capitals, major cities, populations, languages, history, current events and more Includes an interactive guide to flags from around the [...]

Glowing Globe – Earth Transforms to Sky at Night

Robert Birming — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:56:34 +0000

This “magic” globe has more to show than what first meets the eye. When it gets dark, a light sensor transforms the globe from a map of the world to a beautiful brightly illuminated map of the night sky. It shows 88 constellations all with their common names (far easier to remember), so not only [...]

Mira Ball – 360° Advertising Message Globe

Robert Birming — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:39:04 +0000

The advertising globe on the Mira Ball continuously displays text and pictures of your choosing by using LED lights and an electric motor. This is a great gadget for both advertisers and for people looking to give a unique and cool gift. Pictures, cartoons and text will be displayed with low noise as the electric [...]

Levitating Globe

Robert Birming — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:23:46 +0000

We have already covered a couple of products like this – the Electromagnetic Earth Globe and the Illuminating Electromagnetic Earth Globe. Unfortunately, there is not much information available about this levitating globe. We’ll just have to assume it uses electro magnets, as with the others. Judging from the product photos, it looks like the chrome [...]

Inflatable Dinosaur World Globe

Robert Birming — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:27:43 +0000

Discover the ancient world of dinosaurs with the Inflatable Dinosaur World Globe with Stand ($7). It measures 12 inches (30.5cm) in diameter and includes dinosaur images with names, geological period of their existence, and their habitat locations on the globe.

Illuminating Levitating Earth Globe

Robert Birming — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:22:16 +0000

Remember the Electromagnetic Earth Globe from yesterday? It turns out the same company has yet another cool desktop gadget in the same genre. Electro magnets makes the Illuminating Electromagnetic Earth Globe ($61) float in midair inside the black/chrome arch. The classic colored earth globes measures 11 cm (4.3 in.) in diameter.

Levitating Earth Globe

Robert Birming — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:05:25 +0000

Here’s your chance to add a little David Blaine feel to your desktop (if you ever wanted to do that). The cool looking black and chrome Electromagnetic Earth Globe ($137) measures 11 cm (4.3 in.) in diameter and will float in midair using electro magnets. It’s also possible to give it a spin and watch [...]