Giant Microbes at Firebox.com

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These days everyone's banging on about friendly bacteria. Unfortunately, unless you've got bionic eyes or a pair of super-microscope glasses, you can't see the little blighters. A shame, as brainy biology bods reckon these invisible-to-the-eye micro organisms are omnipresent. In fact, there are probably several million swarming around your head right now. Urgh!

Perhaps it's this new wave of dreaded lurgy fascination that prompted the good people at Plush to create a range of cute and cuddly critters modelled on a whole host of disease-causing germs and viruses.

The Common Cold (Rhinovirus)

Kissing Disease (Epstein-Barr)

Sore Throat (Streptococcus)

Plush Microbes have got to be the most innovative soft toys we've seen in ages because they look just like the nasty little critters on which they are based. Sort of. (Well they are a million times bigger, a few thousand times cuter, brightly coloured and furry). You can judge for yourself as each cutesy Microbe comes complete with a photo of its real-life counterpart, along with fascinating information about the critter in question.

Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte)

Fat Cell (Adipocyte)

MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)

Plush Microbes make great gifts for anyone who's feeling under the weather, especially if you match the microbe to the malady. We're currently stocking Stomach Ache (Shigella), Sore Throat (Streptococcus), Cough (B. Pertussis), The Flu (Orthomyoxvirus), Bad Breath (Porphyromonas Gingivalis), Common Cold (Rhinovirus) and Kissing Disease (Epstein-Barr). Actually, looking at the last two Microbes, maybe that's not such a good idea.

Stomach Ache (Shigella)

Brain Cell (Neuron)

E. Coli (Escherichia Coli)

'Urgh' and 'aah' in equal measure, Microbes are infectiously cute and great reminders of the invisible universe around us. So catch one soon before the inevitable Microbe epidemic totally ravages our stock. Now if you'll excuse us, we're off to wash our hands. Twice.

White Blood Cell (Leukocyte)

Swine Flu (Influenza A Virus H1N1)

Swine Flu (Influenza A virus H1N1)

Facts: H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all human flu infections in 2006. Thanks, Wikipedia!
Size dimensions: Approximately 14cm (H) x 8cm (W) x 8cm (D)

Fat Cell (Adipocyte)

Facts: An average adult has 30 billion fat cells with a weight of 30 lbs or 13.5 kg. If excess weight is gained as an adult, fat cells increase in size about fourfold before dividing and increasing the absolute number of fat cells present.
Size dimensions: Approximately 10cm (H) x 10cm (W) x 10cm (D)

MRSA Super Bug (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)

Facts: MRSA was discovered in 1961 here in the UK. It didn't make a major appearance in the United States until 1981 among intravenous drug users. Also, it doesn't really wear a cape - weird!
Size dimensions: Approximately 13cm (H) x 10cm (W) x 10cm (D)

Stomach Ache (Shigella dysenteriae)

Facts: A lot of stomach aches are caused by gas or acid in your stomach. But others are caused by microbes. Shigella is one of the more common culprits! (It is particularly common in developing countries and is a major cause of traveller's disease.) Shigella is named after a Japanese researcher named Shiga who discovered the bacterium in 1897.
Size dimensions: Approximately 18cm (H) x 7.5cm (W) x 5cm (D)

Sore Throat (Streptoccoccus Pyogenes)

Facts: Streptoccus bacteria cause about 15 percent of sore throats; viruses cause most of the rest!
Size dimensions: Approximately 14cm (H) x 8cm (W) x 7cm (D)

The Common Cold (Rhinovirus)

Facts: There are over 250 different kinds of cold viruses! But rhinovirus is by far the most common. (Rhino means "nose" in Greek - think rhinoceros.) With over 100 different varieties, rhinoviruses are responsible for almost 35 percent of colds.
Size dimensions: Approximately 9.5cm (H) x 9.5cm (W) x 9.5cm (D)

Kissing Disease (Epstein-Barr Virus)

Facts: The Kissing Disease, or mononucleosis, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (named after is discovers Michael Epstein and Y. M. Barr). More than 95% of the population is infected!
Size dimensions: Approximately 8cm (H) x 10cm (W) x 10cm (D)

Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte)

Facts: Red Blood Cells, or erythrocytes contain the hemoglobin that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body. A normal person can have more than 10,000,000,000,000 erythrocytes in their body! So don't fret if a few escape.
Size dimensions: Approximately 12cm (H) x 12cm (W) x 4cm (D)

White Blood Cell (Leukocyte)

Facts: White Blood Cells are the body's white knights. If an enemy germ invades you, they ride to the rescue and fight to the death.
Size dimensions: Approximately 13cm (H) x 16cm (W) x 8cm (D)

Brain Cell (Neuron)

Facts: The little grey cells that make up your mind are primarily neurons. You have approximately100 billion of them in your head! The typical neuron is connected to thousands of others forming an inconceivably dense signal-processing network.
Size dimensions: Approximately 25cm (H) x 17cm (W) x 3cm (D)

E. Coli (Escherichia coli)

Facts: The Escherichia coli bacterium was identified in 1885 by Austrian physician Theodor von Escherich. Its peritrichous flagella (the hairs which can sprout anywhere on its body) can twirl around, propelling it forward at the bacterial-equivalent speed of a torpedo.
Size dimensions: Approximately 20cm (H) x 11cm (W) x 3cm (D)

Cleaning instructions:
Surface washable: Simply sponge with a mixture of warm water and mild soap. Allow to air dry, then brush to restore fabric to its original fullness.

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Customer Reviews

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Ordered a brain cell for my biology teacher to give as a gift for when I leave. It arrived within 2 days and it is adorable!! There's no fraying on the seams like some people have said. I was very impressed with the brain cell and am debating wether to get myself a fat cell!
Sammie, Darlington - 9th May 2013

I got one of these for Christmas, [Review a bit late. Sorry!], from my big sis. I was really impressed with the quality and the look. I know what I am asking Santa for next year now haha!
Rob, Blackpool - 8th April 2013

I am learning about microbes and pathogens right now. Today I discovered these. Coincidence? I think not. On another note, these look amazing.
A Scientist, The Lab - 7th January 2013

Never been more disappointed with an online purchase. Ordered the neuron for my friend's birthday and it's miniscule and shoddily made. Puts me back to square one as I can't possibly give him this, going to have to keep looking for something else I guess.
Juls, United Kingdom - 13th October 2012

Firebox says: Sorry to hear that Juls, drop us a line to info@firebox.com with your order number and a few details and we will look into this for you.

Hi im gonna get this for my science teacher to say thank you when will the pre-order ones will come. We have a week left at school! Will they arrive and be delivered for friday 20th? thank you, firebox fan.
Firebox Fan, Windsor, England - 14th July 2012

Firebox says: Hey Firebox Fan, if you place your order for an in stock Microbe it will be despatched the same working day and delivered with you in time for end of term! The ones on pre-order will sadly not arrive in stock in time.

WOW super fast dispatch and delivery, even on standard rate (came next day and it was a Saturday!). Love the MRSA I bought for bf's gift, its a super-cute super-bug, who wouldn't want a flash eating bug for valentines! from a lab tech girlfriend no less, I'm thinking I will give him herpes for his birthday : D.
Elena, Wirral, UK - 11th February 2012

Firebox says: Wow, what a thoughtful girlfriend you are!

Giant Microbes

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