Description
This cardboard kaleidoscope dresses a classic optical toy in the cheerful Wild Wonders print, a parade of animals and leaves set on a soft cream ground. A smiling lion, an elephant, a spotted leopard, a toucan, a parrot, a snake and a butterfly tumble around the tube between bold leaves in green, blue, pink and orange, so it looks as bright on a shelf as it does in use. It is made from a card tube with plastic, measures 19cm long and 4.5cm across, and is light enough to tuck into a backpack or a small bag.
Hold it up to a window or a lamp, look through the viewing end and turn it slowly, and the colours inside fold into patterns that change with every twist. It is the kind of simple, screen-free toy that fills a rainy afternoon, travels well on a long car journey and comes out again on a sunny day in the garden. It sits happily on a playroom shelf, a bedroom bookcase or in a toy box, and the animal print suits a room already full of wildlife and jungle themes. Small and light, it slips easily into a gift bag as a cheerful little present on its own.
Built from a printed card tube with plastic, it weighs 0.057KG, so it is easy to hold up to the eye for as long as the patterns keep you looking. Card is happiest kept dry, so wipe the tube with a soft dry cloth to keep the print fresh, keep it away from water and damp, and store it on a shelf or in a drawer when play is over. It is a toy that rewards a slow look, so set it somewhere it can be picked up often. For a present with a theme that runs right through, wrap it alongside a wildlife picture book or a jungle colouring set.
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 Wild Wonders kaleidoscope?
It measures 19cm long and 4.5cm across, a comfortable size to hold up to the eye and easy to slip into a bag.
What is the kaleidoscope made from?
It is made from a card tube with plastic, and it weighs 0.057KG, so it is very light to hold and carry about.
What does the Wild Wonders design show?
The tube is printed with a lion, an elephant, a spotted leopard, a toucan, a parrot, a snake and a butterfly among bold green, blue, pink and orange leaves on a cream ground.
How do you use a kaleidoscope?
Hold it up towards a window or a lamp, look through the viewing end and turn it slowly to watch the colourful patterns inside change.
How should I look after a cardboard kaleidoscope?
Wipe the card tube with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from water and damp, and store it on a shelf or in a drawer between uses.