Description
This inflatable globe puts a bright, labelled world map into a light ball you can hold in both hands. Made from PVC, it measures 26cm across in every direction once filled with air and weighs 85g, so it is easy to pick up, turn and pass around. Each country is picked out in its own soft colour, from yellow and green to lilac, pink and white, set against pale blue seas. Country and city names are printed across the land, and the great oceans are lettered in large capitals. A fine blue grid of latitude and longitude lines wraps the whole surface, and the equator is marked so the hemispheres are easy to tell apart.
It is a toy made for play: toss it gently across a room, spin it in your hands to find a place, or keep it on a desk or shelf where it is within reach for a quick look. Because it is so light and easy to turn, it is a friendly way to picture where countries sit beside one another, how far the Indian and North Atlantic oceans stretch, and which lands lie north or south of the equator. It suits a playroom, a bedroom or a home study, and it brings a splash of colour to a bookshelf between games.
The globe is a single PVC ball with a small valve at the top for filling it and letting the air out, so it can be stored flat when it is not in use. Keep it away from sharp edges and strong heat, which thin PVC does not like, and wipe it over with a soft damp cloth to keep the map bright. We like to keep one beside an atlas, so a place mentioned in a book or on the news can be found in a moment, and it makes a cheerful present that gets picked up again and again.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
PVC |
| Length |
26cm |
| Width |
26cm |
| Height |
26cm |
| Weight |
0.085KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the globe when it is inflated?
Once filled with air it measures 26cm across in every direction, a size that sits comfortably in both hands or on a desk.
What is the inflatable globe made of?
It is made from PVC, a light and flexible plastic. The whole globe weighs only 85g, so it is easy to pick up, spin and pass around.
What does the map on the globe show?
Each country is coloured and named, with cities, the oceans and the equator labelled, and a blue grid of latitude and longitude lines runs across the surface.
How do I look after the globe?
Wipe it with a soft damp cloth and let it dry. Keep it away from sharp edges and strong heat, which can damage thin PVC.
Can the globe be stored flat?
Yes. Let the air out through the small valve at the top and it folds flat, ready to tuck into a drawer until it is wanted again.
Is it a toy or a display piece?
It is a toy made for play and light enough to toss gently. Between games it can sit on a shelf or desk as a colourful map to check places on.