Anti-Gravity Platform

Gravity, what gravity?

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Levitating globe

The last time we saw an anti-gravity platform Duck Dodgers was standing on it alongside Marvin Martian. So imagine our surprise when we clapped eyes on a real one. Yes, sci-fi fans, the gobsmackingly impressive Anti-Gravity Platform is here and it’s set to blow your mind, twist your melon and bamboozle your noodle with its incredible floaty-woaty trickery.

Do not adjust your eyes because thanks to several powerful magnets this amazing mains-powered device is capable of mimicking the effect of anti-gravity, levitating and slowly rotating a globe above its mirrored, LED-laden base. Wow! It takes a little practice to balance the globe but once you get the hang of it you’ll be making a right Dr Evil of yourself. It’s the perfect desktop companion for megalomaniacs bent on world domination (they said as they raised a little finger to their lips).

Use the Anti-Gravity Platform to showcase your nik-naks

If floating globes aren’t your thing, you can use the Anti-Gravity Platform to showcase your nick nacks (no sniggering). Simply flip open the globe, remove the magnetic platform within and gasp in amazement as whatever item you fancy (up to 85g) floats and rotates in mid-air aboard said platform: toy cars, Stephen Hawking action figures, engagement rings, pictures of William Shatner, apples (Sir Isaac who?), Blue Peter badges…the possibilities are endless.

Levitating Sackboy

If you are still scratching your head in disbelief, join the club. This really is one of the most impressive gizmos we’ve ever seen. Any guest who fails to slap their forehead in awe can only be a time-travelling lizard person who’s seen it all before. Or a boring misery guts who still wouldn’t be impressed if Mick Jagger emerged from the globe, dropped his trousers and performed Insania via the medium of wind alongside Hitler in drag and a naked David Van Day. And let’s face it, that would be pretty impressive.

We digress. The point is the Anti-Gravity Platform is the ideal way to show off your favourite bits and bobs whilst marvelling at the wonders of modern science. Float on!

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Product Features:

Float any object (up to 85g) on this mirrored platform
Eight LEDs illuminate the floating object
The object can spin while floating
Includes globe and platform
Mains powered

Please note:

Suitable for Ages 8+
Keep away from any electrical products that could be affected by strong magnets

Dimensions:

Platform: 18.5cm x 18.5cm x 3cm
Globe: 9cm x 9cm
Platform : 5cm x 5cm x 1.3cm

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I don't own one but can you move the object around while on the base? or do you have to keep it in the middle?
Morgan Banta, Biloxi Ms - 28th January 2012

Firebox says: Hi, due to the equal measures of magnitude force needed the object must stay in the middle of the platform, but it can spin and look AWESOME!

Is there a weight limit?
Grace, Mars - 2nd November 2011

Firebox says: Hi Grace, yes there is. The maximum weight for levitating items is 85 grams.

Wow, that looks great. A few questions: I don't like the leds. Do they have a function, or could you put some tape on them? Second, how big is the gap between the disk and the platform (in cm please). Thank you very much.
David, Belgium - 31st July 2011

Firebox says: You could cover the LEDs if you like David, the platform floats about 5 cms above the base.

I would suggest placing some card or a soft cloth on top of the mirrored platform while mounting or dismounting objects simply to protect the surface. Otherwise you will permanently mark the surface every time the puck or globe crashes down due to inaccurate placement (which will happen a lot!). Once stability has been achieved the cloth can be removed. This will also prevent the mirrored surface accumulating sticky finger marks. Otherwise a great executive toy.
Ivor Crayon, London - 13th July 2011

I don't have this but can you put anything on it and will it float.
Asa, - 21st June 2011

Firebox says: You can float any solid object up to 85g

I don't have this, but do u have to put the item on the circle platform in the planet for it to work?
Jamie, Warrington - 26th May 2011

Firebox says: That's how it works Jamie.

Are the magnets powerful enough to affect a pacemaker, and at what distance?
Clive, Cornwall - 10th February 2011

Firebox says: Sorry Clive, people with pacemakers should not come into contact with the device.

If I was to spill anything on it would it affect it or would the water float?
Ben, England - 30th December 2010

Firebox says: Hi Ben. We would not advise spilling any liquids onto the product. The Anti-Gravity Platform is meant for solid objects only.

I dont own one of these even tho I would love to (I cant afford it) but I am guessing its using the magnetic poles so N and N which would repel if I can remeber right so it just a heck of a strong magnet so say if you had braces and you went in close for a look would it affect you?
Jack, Newcastle - 20th November 2010

Firebox says: I reckon it would, Jack!

Might I suggest using this as a cup holder? It would have to be a paper/polystyrene cup I presume to keep weight down, and even a full one might be too heavy, but just an amusing idea. I don't own one of these but I really want one (maybe when I'm important enough to have a desk).
Craig, Corby, Northants - 18th November 2010

Firebox says: Boffins at Firebox have calculated and the results are in: you'd be able to suspend up to about 75-80mL of liquid. Maybe a shot-glass, or an espresso in a paper cup?

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