Description
These secret agent rear view spy glasses look like an ordinary pair of dark glasses from the front, but each lens hides a small mirrored strip on the inside, along its outer edge. Glance towards the corner and you catch a glimpse of what is happening behind you, without ever turning your head. The frame is black plastic in a crisp rectangular shape with slim straight arms, and the lenses carry a deep smoky tint, so nobody watching can tell where your eyes are pointed. They measure 16cm long, 5cm wide and 3cm high and weigh just 0.03KG, light enough to tuck into a coat pocket between missions.
We see them as a toy made for playing spies. They turn a walk to the shops into a covert operation, a game of hide and seek into a proper surveillance job, and a quiet afternoon into an elaborate plot to keep tabs on whoever is creeping up from behind. They earn a place in any dressing-up box, ready for detective games, treasure hunts and long rainy days of make-believe, and the joke works on anyone who has ever wished for eyes in the back of their head. Because the trick is built into the lenses themselves, there is nothing to set up: put them on and the mission begins.
The frame is plastic and the mirrored strips sit within the lenses, keeping the whole thing simple and light. To keep the lenses clear, wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth, and fold the arms in before putting them away. They come in a retro printed box decorated with a cartoon secret agent, ready to hand over as they are. Tuck a coded message inside the box for an extra twist, and the gift becomes the first clue.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Mirror & plastic |
| Length |
16cm |
| Width |
5cm |
| Height |
3cm |
| Weight |
0.03KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How do the rear view mirrors work?
Each lens has a small mirrored strip on the inside, along its outer edge, so a glance to the corner gives you a glimpse of what is behind you without turning your head.
What are the spy glasses made of?
The frame is black plastic, and the rear view trick comes from small mirrors set into the inside of the dark tinted lenses.
How big are the glasses?
They measure 16cm long, 5cm wide and 3cm high and weigh just 0.03KG, so they are light to wear and easy to carry about.
Do they come boxed for giving?
Yes, they come in a retro printed box decorated with a cartoon secret agent, so they are ready to wrap or hand over just as they are.
How should I clean the lenses?
Wipe the lenses and frame gently with a soft dry cloth, and fold the arms in before putting the glasses back in their box.