Description
This fingerprint detective set turns any table into a crime scene, with the tools needed to dust for prints, lift them and keep a record. Inside its illustrated box are a small magnifier, a red-handled brush, an envelope of fingerprint dusting powder, a black ink pad, a sheet of round lifting tapes, a fingerprint record card and a folded instruction sheet marked Top Secret. The look is pure retro spy story: a lilac box with a hatted agent peering through his magnifier, and cream papers printed in red with a Secret Service crest. It is made from card, paper, plastic and ink, and the box is 15cm long, 11cm wide and 2cm deep.
It is a toy for play, and the instruction sheet walks through each step in plain numbered lines: find a clean, flat surface, press a finger down to leave a print, sprinkle on the dusting powder, brush the excess gently away, then press a piece of lifting tape over the print and peel it carefully off. The ink pad takes prints straight from the fingertips too, and the record card has a circle for each finger on the left and right hand, from thumb to little finger, beside a space for a name. Gather prints from friends and family, build your own fingerprint database, then leave a secret print for someone to check against it. It makes a cheerful rainy-day activity for the kitchen table.
At just 41g, the whole set is light, and the slim box keeps every piece together between cases. Fold the powder envelope closed after use, keep the ink pad in its bag, store the papers somewhere dry and flat, and wipe any stray powder away with a soft dry cloth. Its vintage illustrations make it a charming present to wrap, a small surprise for anyone with a taste for a good mystery.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card, ink, paper & plastic |
| Length |
15cm |
| Width |
11cm |
| Height |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.041KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the fingerprint detective set?
You get a small magnifier, a red-handled brush, an envelope of fingerprint dusting powder, a black ink pad, a sheet of round lifting tapes, a fingerprint record card and a folded instruction sheet, all in an illustrated box.
How do you lift a fingerprint with it?
Press a finger on a clean, flat surface, sprinkle on the dusting powder, brush the excess away gently, then lay a lifting tape sticky side down over the print and lift it carefully.
How big is the box?
The box is 15cm long, 11cm wide and 2cm deep, and the set weighs just 41g, so it is easy to wrap or tuck away on a shelf.
What is the set made from?
The pieces are made from card, paper, plastic and ink, with cream papers printed in red and a lilac illustrated box to keep them in.
How should I store it between games?
Fold the powder envelope closed, keep the ink pad in its clear bag and store everything flat and dry in the box so the papers stay crisp.
Does it make a good gift?
We think so. The retro secret agent illustrations make it a charming present to wrap, and the instructions suggest sharing prints with friends and family for a game together.