Description
This kids' world globe light pairs deep blue oceans with gold continents, printed with the names of countries, seas and places right across the map. The globe is 14.2cm across and sits within a curved arc on a round metal stand; the whole light stands 19.5cm tall, 16cm long and 14.2cm wide, and weighs 0.331KG. The globe is plastic, made from PVC and PP, and turns by hand through a full 360 degrees, so a curious young explorer can spin it round to find any corner of the world. Switched on, it gives a warm white light that sets the gold continents glowing softly against the blue.
As a night light it suits a child's bedroom, on a bedside table or a bookshelf, and it is just as much at home on a desk in a study or a reading corner, always in a dry room indoors. Power comes through the cable that comes with it, about 1.5 metres long, running from a USB-A plug to a 3mm barrel connector at the globe, with an on/off switch along its length so it can be turned off without reaching for the plug. Plug it into a 5V USB-A port on a computer or an extension lead, or into a 5V USB-A power adapter, which is not included.
Underneath, the stand has a flocked base of soft synthetic fibres to prevent scratches to surfaces, so it can rest on a polished desk or a painted shelf. The round metal base keeps the globe upright, and the arc holds it at a gentle tilt as it turns. To care for it, unplug the cable and dust the globe and stand with a soft dry cloth. As a gift it brings a little geography to a child's room and a soft glow at bedtime; we like it next to a shelf of atlases and adventure stories.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Colour |
Blue & Gold |
| Material |
Globe: plastics (PVC & PP); stand: metal & synthetic fibres |
| Length |
16cm |
| Width |
14.2cm |
| Height |
19.5cm |
| Weight |
0.331KG |
Frequently Asked
How big is the globe light?
The globe is 14.2cm across, and the whole light stands 19.5cm tall, 16cm long and 14.2cm wide on its metal stand.
How is the globe light powered?
It comes with a cable of about 1.5 metres that runs from a USB-A plug to a 3mm barrel connector. It plugs into a 5V USB-A port on a computer or extension lead, or into a 5V USB-A power adapter, which is not included.
Can I switch it off without unplugging it?
Yes, the cable has an on/off switch along its length, so you can turn the light on and off easily at bedtime.
Does the globe turn?
Yes, the globe can be turned by hand through a full 360 degrees within its arc, so you can spin it round to any country.
What colour is the light?
It gives a warm white light, which makes the gold continents glow softly against the deep blue oceans of the globe.
Will the stand scratch my furniture?
The stand has a flocked base of synthetic fibres underneath, there to prevent scratches to the surface it stands on, such as a desk or shelf.