A Working Toy Telescope from the Future

This telescope is only a toy, but it works like those used by real astronomers and it comes with ten pictures from outer space with accompanying commentary. Yes, it's 3 in 1! It's the perfect educational toy that every astronomer, professional or amateur, would want his kid to have for Christmas!

The design of this Space Explorer telescope is straight from the future. By the looks of it alone, you'd wonder if laser lights would come out of it. But it's completely safe, fun, fine for display, and educational. A perfect partner for those nights out stargazing with your kid. Click on the image to purchase the 3 in 1 Space Explorer toy telescope!

Kids' Microscope Inspired by Star Wars "Eye" Droid

Remember the opening scene in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, where C3PO and R2D2 are trying to gain access into a fortress and are accosted by an "eye" droid? You can see that's where the designers of this EyeClops plug-into-tv-microscope got their ideas.

Like the "eye" droid in the movie, this functional microscope toy lets you see things in detail without the hassles of setting up any slides under a stage. It's simple to use - just plug it to your tv set, switch it on and point. It will open up a microscopic world of wonders in familiar objects that reveal their real looks up close. Is that your skin, or is it your leather wallet? Subjects are magnified up to 200 times! You can order the EyeClops microscope here.

Take the Moon into Your Room

Who wouldn't be a fan of the moon? It evokes different emotions as it's mood-enhancing ionic light lures us into different states of mind. Too bad cloudy days can spoil your evening of moonwatching with your loved one or fellow skywatchers. But your nights don't have to be moonless, you know. If you ever need the pep of the moon shining on you and you can't see it anywhere in the sky, why not take the moon home with you?

There's this unique product that's literally a replica of the moon's face that's been turned into a lamp. It can even change phases with the use of a remote control depending on your mood! Every astronomer should have this moon lamp in the house. It's the lunar night lamp that makes your room into a moonlit haven all night long.

Personal Solar System for Your Room

Did you ever wish to have your own solar system in your room? This is possible with this educational planetarium toy that doubles as a ceiling lamp to dream by at night. Watch the planets as they languidly glide across your sight around the warm, yellow Sun.

Create random meteors and comets with the remote control. Add more ambiance to the solar system with glowing stick-on stars to turn your room into a really "spacious" one!

Darwin Evolves in Action Figure Playset

Ever wonder how things would look if Charles Darwin were to evolve from a fishy sea creature to a white-bearded scientist? This evolution theory playset, which would suit every thinking offspring of an evolutionary scientist (or not), is definitely perfect for either demonstrating - or debunking - the idea of evolution.

But this toy isn't really for debate. It's a good depiction of science in action in history and the reactions every idea excites. It doesn't take much of a selection process to pick this one as a gift that will last for generations to come. Well, it's the natural thing to do and would look good on an anthropologist's shelf.

Notice how the green sea creature also appears to evolve into Darwin's pedestal? That's a bonus!

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