Description
This cardboard kaleidoscope wears the Space Age print: retro rockets in red, yellow and white streak across a deep navy sky, between satellites, ringed planets, comets and tiny coloured stars. It is a slim, hand-held tube 19cm long and 4.5cm across, made from card with plastic parts, and at 57 grams it is light enough to hold up to the eye for as long as you like. Put the narrow end to your eye, point the far end towards the light and turn the wider section, and the coloured pieces inside tumble into a fresh pattern each time.
As a toy it is all about quiet, unhurried play, the kind that fills a rainy afternoon or a long car journey without a screen in sight. Slim and light, it tucks easily into a bag for a day out, then comes home to a bedroom shelf, a desk or a reading corner, where the rocket print adds a bright splash of colour even when nobody is looking through it. It sits happily in a space-themed bedroom or playroom, alongside books about the planets and the stars, and it is just as good for a few calm minutes at a desk as it is for play.
The tube is made from card and finished with the print all the way round, so the rockets and satellites carry on from one side to the other, with plastic parts completing the kaleidoscope. Because it is card, it is best kept dry and away from spills. A soft dry cloth lifts dust from the print, and it stores neatly upright on a shelf or flat in a drawer between uses. Its tidy tube shape makes it easy to wrap, and we think it makes a small, cheerful gift on its own, or a lovely addition tucked in beside a book about rockets and the night sky.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card tube & plastic |
| Length |
4.5cm |
| Width |
4.5cm |
| Height |
19cm |
| Weight |
0.057KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the kaleidoscope?
It is 19cm long and 4.5cm across. It is a slim tube that sits comfortably in the hand and weighs just 57 grams.
What is the kaleidoscope made from?
The tube is made from card, with plastic parts. It is printed all over with the Space Age rocket design on a deep navy background.
How do you use it?
Hold the narrow end to your eye, point the far end towards the light and turn the wider section to watch the pattern change.
What does the Space Age design show?
It shows retro rockets in red, yellow and white, along with satellites, ringed planets, comets and small coloured stars, all scattered across a deep navy sky.
How should I look after it?
As the tube is card, keep it dry and away from spills, and dust the print gently with a soft dry cloth when it needs it.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes. Its slim tube shape is easy to wrap, and the bright rocket print makes it a cheerful small gift on its own or tucked in beside a book.