Style | Modern |
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Brand | RioRand |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 3.94"D x 3.94"W x 5.51"H |
Special Feature | Corded |
Light Source Type | LED |
Finish Type | Painted |
Material | Plastic |
Lamp Type | Desk Lamp |
Room Type | Kids Room |
Shade Color | Multicolor |
Shade Material | Glass |
Base Material | Glass |
Recommended Uses For Product | Decoration |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Shape | Dome |
Switch Type | Touch |
Number of Light Sources | 1 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Included Components | 1X USB Powered Plasma Ball |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Mounting Type | Tabletop |
Wattage | 1.5 watts |
Number of Items | 1 |
Lighting Method | Up/Down Light |
Control Method | Touch |
Item Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Number of Pieces | 4 |
Connectivity Protocol | Usb |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Base Diameter | 9.99 Centimeters |
Brightness | 200 Lumen |
Is Cordless? | Yes |
Manufacturer | RioRand |
Part Number | RR-USB-6IN |
Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
Item model number | Plasma Ball |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 4''X4''X6'' |
Finish | Painted |
Pattern | Solid |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Corded |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 30 days. |
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Plasma Ball,Touch Sensitive Plasma Lamp Light with USB OR Battery Powered Plasma Globe for Kids,Parties,Home,Decoration 3-Inches
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Style | Modern |
Brand | RioRand |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 3.94"D x 3.94"W x 5.51"H |
Special Feature | Corded |
About this item
- [What All Included in Package]--The plasma ball light comes with one USB cable and one user manual.3-Inches ball
- [The Magic Plasma Ball]--The plasma globe gives the appearance of a corona discharge with the multiple beams of coloured light it emits.
- [Touch Sensitive ]--Touch the plasma ball with your fingers to attract multi-colored beams.It can be operated with a USB port or four AAA batteries for power supply.Please note that AAA batteries are not included in the package.
- [Decoration]--The plasma ball is perfect for decoration in the bedroom,office,and living room.It is also a great choice for parties. It will create mysterious, warm and comfortable atmosphere for party or festivals. I am sure that your friends and families will be impressed and surprised by this cool stuff.
- [Scientific Learning]--This plasma light provides a great scientific learning experience and it is an ideal gift demonstrating physics science for all curious persons.
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ASIN | B004HFKZAY |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #68,383 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #322 in Desk Lamps |
Date First Available | September 11, 2009 |
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Fascinating and fun. USB Plasma Ball is fascinating to watch and even more fun to play with --Placing a finger tip on the glass creates an attractive spot for the energy to flow, because the conductive human body is more easily polarized than the dielectric material around the electrode providing an alternative discharge path having less resistance. The Plasma Ball is great for kids of all ages. Whether you are a fun loving work professional or a parent who wants their kids to learn about static electricity without the need to google Tesla's high voltage plasma globe. This is a great year round gift idea. Measures 6 inches tall. Globe measures approx. 3 inches diameter. Base measures approx. 4 inches diameter.
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Value for money | 3.8 | 3.8 | — | 4.0 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
Giftable | 3.7 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 | 2.7 | 4.3 |
Easy to use | — | 4.0 | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Light weight | 4.4 | — | — | 4.6 | 5.0 | — |
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style | Modern | Art Deco | — | Art Deco | Christmas, Birthday | Modern |
light source type | LED | — | — | Plasma | Electric | Electric |
material | Plastic | Plastic, Soda-lime glass | Plastic, Glass | plastic , soda-lime glass | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
power source | Battery Powered | USB or 4*AAA Batteries Powered | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Plug-in | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
light sources | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
shade material | Glass | — | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylic |
wattage | 1.5 watts | — | — | — | 10 watts | 0.5 watts |
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3 inch usb_plasma_ball Description: Material: Plastic Size of the ball:Dia is about 7.6cm The base produces high frequency electromagnetic waves that cause the gases to turn into plasma. If you touch the ball, the lightning bolts will combine into a strong beam and follow the movement of your finger. Clap hands to it and watch the pattern of the sound reflected in its striking pulsations. Perfect decoration for homes, parties, cafe, bars, restaurants, exhibitions and so on. Powered by PC USB port. A great gift for your friends Quantity:1Pc Package Included: 1 x USB Plasma light Ball 1 x USB Cable
30 Kelvin
1 watts
5 volts
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Customers like the appearance and entertainment value of the lamp. For example, they mention it's pretty cool, adds charm to a room, and is a great creative toy. That said, some complain about the quality, saying it'll break easily. Opinions are mixed on performance, size, brightness, and USB.
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Customers like the appearance of the lamp. They say it's pretty cool, neat, and adds charm to a room. Some say it is an adorable little plasma ball and great for a novelty desk-make.
"...I got it for my brother’s birthday and he loved it. It was really cool. It is really fun and worked really well for the price. Definitely buy!!!" Read more
"...customer pictures looks faint, but in a slightly dim room it looks pretty darn good...." Read more
"It’s small and cute and great for kids night light ." Read more
"Really nice plasma ball to start with, usb cord is a little short for my taste. On/off switch is convenient and helpful...." Read more
Customers find the lamp very fun, a fun distraction at work, and a great creative toy for anyone under 10. They also say it's a perfect little office desk toy and that the children are excited to touch it. Customers also mention that the lamp is relaxing when they're working and mentioning that it doesn't stay on well.
"...It was really cool. It is really fun and worked really well for the price. Definitely buy!!!" Read more
"...highly recommend this to anyone looking for anything cheap, but highly entertaining.Thanks for your time,Bagpiper15" Read more
"...All said, I would buy it again. It is a fun distraction at work and a conversation piece when people drop by my desk." Read more
"...Great creative toy for anyone under 10-11!" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lamp. They say it's good value for the money, and works well enough for $10.
"...Still very very low priced and such good value. Still working all these years later. I think that means it gets bumped another star.*..." Read more
"...in all, I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for anything cheap, but highly entertaining.Thanks for your time,Bagpiper15" Read more
"Much cheaper than others out there do worth the money...." Read more
"...seeing them at Spencer gifts, so when I saw this one with great reviews at a great price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the lamp. Some mention that it works well for the price, while others say that it doesn't work very well.
"...It was really cool. It is really fun and worked really well for the price. Definitely buy!!!" Read more
"...Other 2 don't.It's pretty cheap, but the function is very impressive...." Read more
"...It came in the mail barely protected and I am sure that is why it doesn't work. Either a solider broke off wire or very poorly made...." Read more
"...I received the plasma ball and it worked great and is even cooler than it looks in the pictures because you can affect the plasma arcs inside the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the lamp. Some mention it's small and cute, while others say it'll fit in their palm.
"...The last one I'd like to bring up is that people say that the globe is tiny (smaller than the base)...." Read more
"It’s small and cute and great for kids night light ." Read more
"Alot smaller than I thought. I need another one for free to make up for the size of this thing." Read more
"Great small plasma globe. I like that it is usb and the unit is ver portable. Works great, but I keep forgetting the on/off switch that is on it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the lamp. Some mention that the plasma light is bright, making it a good night light. They say it will light up a CFL bulb placed next to it and the pink rays follow your fingers. Others say that it is not very bright, a little bit on the dim side, and disappointing to see it light up.
"It’s small and cute and great for kids night light ." Read more
"...I tried USB cord, also nothing. Very disappointing to see her light up only to never actually get to touch it or see it up close...." Read more
"...If you buy noble gases such as neon this globe has no problem making them glow pretty bright...." Read more
"...than I thought it would be, about 6" tall, and the light inside is really cool...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the USB. Some mention that it uses the power from a USB port, while others say that it only uses a usb cable for power. Some say that the product doesn't come with the USB cord that it needs.
"...The USB is removable from the main unit and, since the box mentions a DC power adapter, I suppose the right type could be used...." Read more
"...Works great. The only think that stinks is it says you can't leave it plugged in, so kind of a pain." Read more
"...Comes with USB cord but no 5v wall adapter included. Also is battery powered, pair of AA i believe, have not checked operation of that." Read more
"Great small plasma globe. I like that it is usb and the unit is ver portable. Works great, but I keep forgetting the on/off switch that is on it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the lamp. They mention that it's fragile, thin, and cheaply built. They also say that the arcs are weak and difficult to see. Some say that it may break easily.
"...It is however slightly different in how it's made...." Read more
"...I am returning it, and doubt I will get another. It came in the mail barely protected and I am sure that is why it doesn't work...." Read more
"...Quality item." Read more
"...But it worked great and my Grandson loved it. Not quite as sturdy as I would have hoped either. Novelty...." Read more
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Judging by pictures, it looks exactly the same to me as other listings on Amazon with similar prices (about $10 or less). One listing in particular looks exactly the same but the design on the box is different according to a picture. Most likely the same factory is making them but I certainly don't know for sure.
As a kid I always wanted a big plasma globe. This scratches the itch. It isn't big but it's a nice little size
The light in some of the customer pictures looks faint, but in a slightly dim room it looks pretty darn good. I estimate there are about 16 thin moving blue tendrils with pink ends (where they touch the globe) at all times. When touching the globe, there are up to three thick tendrils that will follow your fingers. The more fingers that are used, the more the blue tendrils tend to "flash" around and they become thinner. It's also neat to look at the source of the tendrils at the center when not touching the globe. The tendrils extend from the pink colored source and move around it like little tornadoes.
Mine works as expected. Like my other PC lighting, I don't use it all the time. It's probably been active for around 6-8 hours. I keep the USB plugged in and use the ON/OFF switch located on the plastic base. My PC case is black so this looks nice, with it's black base, sitting on top.
The USB is removable from the main unit and, since the box mentions a DC power adapter, I suppose the right type could be used. I have not tried to do so. (As advertised, this did not come with one included).
For under $10 it is easily a nice little buy. Ideally, I'd like a comparable product with a more durable base than plastic but for that I would expect to pay more. For what I paid and received, I rate this at 5 stars.
Took delivery of the replacement, and this one does not shock. It is however slightly different in how it's made.
The interior of the inner tubing that emits the plasma tendrils seems to be dipped considerably more than any of the others, and as a result the plasma reaches down into the base as well as up and around the interior of the globe.
Isn't a problem as such, but does show the strange randomness of these units.. Up to and including the one that shocked us.
Replaced the missing star, but it does seem to be a little luck of the draw like as to what you get.
*edit*
Third one shocked whoever touches the power input.
Other 2 don't.
It's pretty cheap, but the function is very impressive. Unlike some, the bulb on the interior is on a raised pillar and right in the center, meaning it emits evenly and attracts evenly.
Very recommended.
*edit* now the third I've purchased. Not from breakage either.. One as a gift, one for my middle kid, and now one for my youngest because it's such coveted awesomeness :D
I think this means it's a recommendation. Still very very low priced and such good value. Still working all these years later. I think that means it gets bumped another star.
*edit 2* slightly disappointing. The third one has the inside emitter glued in wonky and so it sends out the plasma more on the side where it's closer. Will return and replace and see..
The base on my model was blue, which isn't a big deal but I assumed I would get a black one as the picture shows. I'm not sure the "Sound" feature works very well at all, but I haven't tried it near any exceptionally loud sources of noise to be completely certain.
It functions properly on both battery and USB power, but produces very few, extremely weak "arcs" that are difficult to see in a room with average lighting (and impossible to see outside). Touching the orb in a single spot will produce a single, brighter arc, but it certainly looks nothing like the stock photo.
For a cheap toy, it's not bad. Just don't expect a bright performance.
I've read that it makes a strange "buzzing" noise: Yeah, all plasma balls do, but don't worry. It's really not that loud at all.
Another says that it doesn't have any big plasma "rays": Well, what did you expect? It's ran by your computer (note: it actually does have some pretty decent sized "rays").
The last one I'd like to bring up is that people say that the globe is tiny (smaller than the base). The globe has a diameter of a bit more than two inches. The base bottom is just under two and a half inches. In conclusion: Yes, the globe has a smaller diameter of the base, but not by much. And for something that runs off of your USB port, and is this cheap, it's an amazing deal.
All in all, I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for anything cheap, but highly entertaining.
Thanks for your time,
Bagpiper15
All the reviews talked it up. Clearly they got something different from me, or I received a return because box was open with only top cardboard protecting unit!!
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The bulb is glass, but it's really thin so you need to exercise caution when playing with it.
To be honest, I kind of expected there to be more plasma tendrils coming out of the center receptacle, but I guess that's to be expected of a unit that can run off 3 AAA batteries.
The unit is not too bright and I would feel comfortable running this as a night light. It even has a built in power switch! A very thoughtful addition.
Overall, I am extremely happy with this light and would gladly recommend this toy as a gift for young children.
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2018
The bulb is glass, but it's really thin so you need to exercise caution when playing with it.
To be honest, I kind of expected there to be more plasma tendrils coming out of the center receptacle, but I guess that's to be expected of a unit that can run off 3 AAA batteries.
The unit is not too bright and I would feel comfortable running this as a night light. It even has a built in power switch! A very thoughtful addition.
Overall, I am extremely happy with this light and would gladly recommend this toy as a gift for young children.
Quedan fascinados! Un regalo muy original.