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Levitron AG Anti-Gravity Globe | 
 enlarge | Brand: Fascinations
Category: Toy
List Price: $110.00
Buy New: $59.95
You Save: $50.05 (46%)
New (16) from $59.95
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 3096
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.3 x 8.2
MPN: LEVG21
Model: LEVG21
UPC: 032309922554
EAN: 0032309922554
ASIN: B000X22JEA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4 inch free floating globe. | | • | New technology in levitation. | | • | Developed by an International engineering team. | | • | Museum Quality |
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Product Description
Levitron AG technology heralds a breakthrough in the art of magnetic levitation. Observe Earth levitate in space - only touching air! This globe is the ultimate coversation piece. Museum quality design and futuristic effect make this a must-have for home or office. Developed by an international engineering team, this stylish, electromagnetic base uses minimal power to create Real Levitation. Suspended in mid-air, this globe defies gravity - inspiring wonder and amazement. Includes: 4 inch Earth globe base low voltage UL listed adapter Warning: As with all magnetic materials, keep away from computers and other items adversely affected by magnetic fields.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Umm ok October 27, 2008
R. Hall (Des Moines)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm such a geek. I still have no idea why I spent $61 plus $10 shipping for this thing. I got it from UPS about 2 hours ago. I excitedly opened the box, read the instructions and put the globe onto the base. it took several tries before I found the 'sweet spot'. Viola! My globe was floating. I stared at it for about 2 minutes, crinkled my nose then I was bored. Here's the problem. I thought I could move the globe, maybe make it spin. You can barely touch the globe before it falls out of the center and gets sucked into one of the outer magnets. I was hoping it wouldn't be this touchy. So basically all it does IS levitate the globe. Look at the photo. That what it does. Nothing. I'm staring at it right now on top of my desk. big woop. So..........it is possible to use magnets to suspend a small globe. I you GOTTA witness it for yourself then spend the $71. Maybe I can get my deskfan to blow on it to make it to make it spin or something. Beats me. If I do I'll update you.
3 stars. I would have paid maybe $30 for this thing.
Mova Globe: Amazing Rotating Globe, Mova Globe September 26, 2008
C. Brunasso
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Mova Globe is also very cool like this product. Mova Globe is an amazing rotating globe that is powered by any light. No batteries or outlet required, it is solar powered by any light. Mova globe is so cool. You must check out the video. Mova globe is amazing! [...]
 Excellent for techies/engineers July 28, 2008
TJ (IL)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Once I knew something like this existed, I had to have it. Bought it before the price drop and still felt it was an excellent buy. You can spin it, but it slows quickly and wobbles a bit when you do. Looks great on my desk, and starts many conversations. It's just like it looks, no tricks... it floats about 3/4 to 1 inch above the base. It uses a combination of powerful magnets and electronic coils (uses an A/C adapeter that plugs into the back of the base, not shown in most pictures) to keep the globe levitating. Note: Needs a wood or non-metal desk top to work best. Overall, I love it as a novelty in my office.
real cool March 5, 2008
Hector Ferreira (n.j. usa)
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
nice wish it had a spin feature to cool also wish it was bigger and levition space was higher but still to cool.
I love it! So do all of my friends!! December 18, 2007
Mike Sutton (New York, NY)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
Got this cool item as a gift.. I had to find out where my friend bought it so I could get more as gifts and post a nice review! Definitely the coolest gift out there for 2007!!
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