Glow Brick
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Pre-order now!You may pre-order this item now and it will be shipped to you as soon as it arrives in stock. Or you can choose to be notified by email when the item arrives in stock. We expect stock from Wednesday 16th July 2008.
Green or Blue
'Woo-ooo-o-o-o!' In case you're wondering, that's us trying to make a ghost sound. Not very convincing, granted, but we guarantee you'll be unable to resist making a similar noise whenever you clap eyes on the wonderfully spooky Glow Brick.
This weird and wonderful block of acrylic is a deliciously strange piece of lighting, as it contains a disembodied phosphorescent light bulb that seems to float within its transparent surroundings. As darkness falls, the bulb begins to glow a ghostly shade of green, gently bathing its surroundings in ethereal emerald light.
Stranger still, the Glow Brick seems to be powered by phantom forces since there’s no power cord, battery box or on/off switch. But don't go jumping under the blanket in distress - this ingenious piece of mood lighting is actually solar powered. It spends the day soaking up natural light in order to gently glow by night.
By day, the Glow Brick serves as an eye-catching tabletop ornament, but by night it really has to be seen to be disbelieved. Its wraithlike, supernatural shimmer is unlike any light you've ever encountered, and its retro/modern styling is reminiscent of Fritz Lang's Metropolis or a 30s horror movie. We half expected someone to shout 'Igor, throw the switch!' when we dimmed the lights here at Castle Firebox. Especially when some joker shouted 'Yesth Maathster'.
As well as giving any room a gorgeously ambient glow - even when you're away - the Glow Brick is a great way to add atmosphere to your nocturnal shindigs, particularly if you're listening to a few chill-out tunes or telling the odd paranormal story. All together now: 'Woo-ooo-o-o-o!'
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Please note:
- Requires natural light to charge
- Dimensions 4¼" x 3" x 3"
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Firebox.com Flash Video Player
Glow Brick
This is a small video of the firebox.com 'Glow Brick'! Very pleased with it, check it out.
David Harries, Bromley, Kent, UK
- 5th Sep 2005
Video URL:
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Every week we give away a FREE $50.00 Firebox Voucher to the sender of our favourite video!
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Win With Firebox!
Every week we give away a FREE $50.00 Firebox Voucher to the sender of our favourite photo!
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Like an adult 'Glo-Worm' (Remember those toys from the 80s?!) I use mine to show me the way to the loo in the middle of the night!
KT, Canterbury, UK - Feb '05 |
I bought one of these and love it... Mine gives off an eerie green glow (not blue like the photo), and sits in front of my webcam when I've gone to bed.
David Way, Poole - Oct '04 |
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