Description
This sideways spyglass is a tiny black plastic block with a mirror tucked inside, made for peeking around corners without being seen. Its hexagonal body has a round opening at one end and a second on a side face, set at a right angle, so you look in one direction and see along another. It measures 3.4cm long, 3.1cm wide and 3.2cm tall, small enough to close inside a hand, and it comes in a printed card box showing a cartoon secret agent with a magnifying glass and the promise that it lets you see around corners.
It is a toy made for play, and spy games are where it comes into its own. Hold it to the edge of a doorframe, a bookcase or the arm of a sofa, peer through one opening, and keep watch on the hallway without putting your head round the corner. Because it is so small and light, it makes an easy party favour or stocking filler, a little extra for a party bag or a Christmas stocking that still feels like a real piece of agent kit. It slips into a pocket for detective games at home, in the garden or on a rainy afternoon spent cracking a pretend case.
The body is plastic with a smooth, glossy black finish and softly rounded edges, and the mirror inside turns your line of sight between the two openings. To keep it looking its best, wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth and blow any dust out of the openings so the view stays clear; avoid soaking it in water. The card box is part of the fun, so keep it for storing the spyglass between missions. Give it in its box just as it comes, or tuck it into a gift bag with a notebook and pencil for writing up the evidence.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Cardboard, mirror & plastic |
| Length |
3.4cm |
| Width |
3.1cm |
| Height |
3.2cm |
| Weight |
0.0142KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How does the sideways spyglass work?
A mirror inside the plastic body links the opening on the end with the opening on the side, so you can look one way and see around a corner.
How big is the spyglass?
It measures 3.4cm long, 3.1cm wide and 3.2cm tall, small enough to sit in the palm of a hand or slip into a pocket.
What is the spyglass made from?
The body is glossy black plastic with a mirror inside, and it comes in a printed card box with a cartoon secret agent design.
Does it make a good party favour or stocking filler?
Yes, it is small, light and comes in its own printed box, so it drops neatly into a party bag or a Christmas stocking.
How should I clean the spyglass?
Wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth and gently blow dust out of the openings so the view through the mirror stays clear.