
Decidedly clever little gizmo, reminiscent of our ever popular Tornado Tube. It consists of a plastic sleeve into which one screws two empty 2-liter soda bottles. Inserted into this connecting tube are two clear plastic "straws", one extending toward the bottom of each bottle. Fill one bottle 3/4 full of water, colored if you like, invert the duo, and watch water spew from the top end of the top "straw". It's all because of the vacuum created as water drains from one bottle to the other, and is a good physics demonstration item. But it looks as though the water defies gravity. Amaze everyone at your next party! Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a "Tornado Tube".
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89034 FOUNTAIN CONNECTION |
Clever little mind teaser of the travel toy variety. A black plastic case, 3-1/4" x 3-5/8" x 3/8" holds (10) different brightly colored plastic blocks or shapes. Pick one of the shapes and place it in a corner of the holder. Then try to get the others to fit in. You can start with any of the shapes and there are over (60) solutions, so the little dears won't get too frustrated. Fun for the geometrically minded. Ages 6 and up.
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89347 I Q BLOCK |
A "One gizmo does all" marvel. It really works as a binocular, magnifier/linen tester, and has a signaling mirror, and compass all in a roughly 1-1/2" sq x 3-3/4" long package. The bino eyepieces and objectives fold against the body with the objectives doubling as magnifiers when used alone. The signaling mirror makes a good examining table for bugs and seeds etc and is conveniently located under one of the lenses. It should make a good "going off to camp" gift!
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91380 OPTIC ONE |
It's a dolling little patio set, perfect for the dollhouse patio. The (4) 3" high armchairs surround a 2-3/4" high x 3-1/2" dia table. The pieces are formed from white-painted steel wire for a lacy, miniature-wicker appearance. It's a delicate look, but you needn't get bent out of shape if they get bent out of shape, because it's an easy fix.
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34950 MINI PATIO SET |
Good Glockenspiel, it's time these kids learned to tell time! The Clock Book, with its helpful 15-page story and colorful 6" dia clockface with movable hands, should do the tick. A nice teaching tool (with a cover price of $7.95!).
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35926 THE CLOCK BOOK |
For ages 8 and up, this "Optic Center" toy from TeleScience® snaps apart and unfolds for (9) separate optical uses. Look and learn with binoculars, a compass, magnifying glass, stereoscope, monocular, signal mirror, linen tester, mini-flashlight (you add a "AAA" battery) and a whistle. Has a pair of 2-5/8" dia lenses and another pair at 1-1/4" dia, a focus adjustment, and a lanyard to carry it around. Lotta basic optical fun for five bucks.
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38184 OPTI-TRANSFORMER |
More to the point, who will the kids or babysitter call when bad things happen? This flip-up emergency phone directory hangs tight on the fridge with a big magnetic back and has lines for police, fire, doctor, Mom & Dad's work numbers, neighbors, allergies, medications, and many more. When closed, it shows a country-kitchen illustration. Measures 5-3/4" long x 4-1/4" wide x 1/8" when closed, 11-5/8" long when open.
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38185 FRIDGE DIRECTORY |
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