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Axis powers
Bah!

Having been defeated by the insufferable Brock Thunder, I, Commandant Deathfyre, have been forced into hiding whilst I rebuild my Diabolical Enterprise to Menace Opulent Nations (D.E.M.O.N. -- ignore the "to") headquarters. Hidden in the jungles of South America, my Tartarus Lair was quite a sweet setup. The command chamber was decked out with obligatory throne (in the shape of a horned denizen of the Netherworld--which is also our logo), wall-spanning computer displays, and a wicked holographic map.

I rashly triggered the Self-Destruct Sequence in a misguided effort to dispose of that "heroic" fool and his dull-witted Freedom Brigade. Naturally, they escaped through the volcanic fissure which powered the GeoThermal Pulse Disruptor that Doctor Shockwave designed to shatter the Earth's crust beneath selected target-cities.

Curses!

This leaves me with a somewhat less-imposing base of operations--namely, my Uncle Ralph's old backyard fallout shelter. With my assets frozen by the Freedom Brigade's Financial Operations Specialists (code-named "Spreadsheet" and "Dollar Bill"), I find myself forced to cut costs on some of the items required by my plans of World Domination. For example, instead of a mainframe dedicated to cracking the Freedom Fort's Security Code, I have an 8" x 10" glossy of that buffoon Brock Thunder tacked on the wall over my futon (I'm using it as a dartboard).

Which brings me to this item.

While not quite a massive, laser-plotted topographic hologram like my previous map, this 12" globe is a reliable substitute. Don't be fooled by the fact that it's listed under the Imaginarium section; this is no child's plaything. It rotates smoothly, and the easy-to-read labels help me quickly identify potential continents to victimize. The latitude and longitude are accurately displayed, and the bronze finish of the stand looks sturdy and elegant.

The Atlantis Desk Globe is durable--when Bio-Hazard borrowed it to plot an ecological attack, it came back with nary a dent or scratch (and it was in the back-seat of his SmogMobile for three days)! Bio-Hazard was also impressed with the lifelike coloring which clearly showed vulnerable forests, mountains and grasslands, and the highly detailed ocean features which enabled him to determine exactly where to place the Pollution Platform.

I like that the globe's smaller size allows me to grip it in my gauntlet and pose holding the entire World at my mercy! Plus, the Gyro-matic mounting has given me a deliciously sinister idea for my next Evil Device: the Gyro-Gravity Polarizer!

MWAH-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Why have a bedroom when you can sleep in the whole universe?The Night Sky Box contains more than 700 colorful planets and glowingyellow stars, plus a solar system mobile--all of the raw materials toconstruct your own heavens. The majority of the stars are definitelylow magnitude (about 0.38 inches across) but some stars and the planetsmeasure 1 inch across. The earth and moon are 7.5 inches across andlook spooky and cool when they glow. If you want to get scientificabout it, constellation charts are included; but you may have more funand less frustration making it up. (If anyone tries to get critical ofyour star placement, just say: "Listen, Earthling, this is exactly whatthe sky looks like from my home star in Andromeda.") --RichardFarr ... Read more

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Mediocre -- there are better ones
I got 3 of these solar system things at once for our five year old who's into it right now. They were roughly same price. This was the least impressive of the 3. The 2D shapes and chinsey mobile hanger make it a 2nd rate solution. I'd go for the 3D balls instead.

Glowing Planets abound!
I bought this kit in addition to the Glow-in-the-Dark Star Explosions and had a great time turning my grandchildren's room into the solar system.
These planets look great when they are glowing in the dark and are true to their actual size proportion and color. My grandson used an additional set for a school science project, taping the planets onto a black board in their actual order from the sun, so these are good for other ideas besides decorating a room. ... Read more

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Disappointing!
This globe broke within 48 hours of delivery. The bracket that holds the globe to the base it not substantial enough. Don't waste your money!! ... Read more