Description
This glow in the dark squishy toy is an angler fish, the deep-sea hunter known for the lure that dangles in front of its jaws. Its body is a bright turquoise blue, striped and edged with deep purple along the back and the spiny tail, with grey side fins and a wide mouth lined with pale, needle-like teeth. A curving purple lure arches over the head and ends in a little bulb just ahead of the mouth. It measures 17cm long, 9.7cm high and 5.5cm wide, so it sits comfortably in one hand and is light enough to tuck into a bag.
The real fun starts when the lights go off. Leave the angler fish under a lamp or in daylight for a while and it will glow in the dark afterwards, a playful nod to the real fish that light up the deep ocean. It makes a cheerful companion on a bedroom shelf or bedside table, a squeezable fidget to keep on a desk, or a fine addition to a family of toy sea creatures. Anyone fascinated by the strange fish of the ocean floor will enjoy giving it a squeeze by day and watching it shine at night.
The outer skin is thermoplastic rubber, soft and slightly yielding, and the inside is filled with tiny beads of ethylene-vinyl acetate, which gives the toy its pleasing, grainy squish. The moulded detail is generous, with raised ridges along the fins, striped markings around the eye and a gaping mouth full of teeth. To keep it looking its best, wipe it over with a damp cloth, let it dry naturally and keep it away from sharp edges that could nick the rubber. As a small gift for a sea creature fan it is hard to beat, and we like to pair the glow with a bedtime story about life in the deep.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Outer: thermoplastic rubber (TPR); bead filling: ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) |
| Length |
17cm |
| Width |
5.5cm |
| Height |
9.7cm |
| Weight |
0.065KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the angler fish squishy toy?
It measures 17cm long, 9.7cm high and 5.5cm wide, a comfortable size to hold in one hand and squeeze.
What is the angler fish toy made from?
The outer skin is thermoplastic rubber, and the inside is filled with tiny beads of ethylene-vinyl acetate for a soft, grainy squeeze.
How do I make it glow in the dark?
Leave it under a lamp or in daylight for a while, then turn the lights off and it will glow in the dark.
What colours is the angler fish?
The body is a bright turquoise blue with deep purple stripes, back and tail, grey side fins and pale teeth lining its wide mouth.
How should I clean the squishy toy?
We suggest wiping it over with a damp cloth and letting it dry naturally, keeping it away from sharp edges that could nick the rubber.
Does the angler fish make a good gift?
It makes a fun small gift for anyone who loves sea creatures, and the glow in the dark adds a little bedtime magic.