Blue Ocean Political MOVA World Globe

by Universal Lighting and Decor

Product Features

• Blue Ocean color.
• Political map.
• Includes acrylic stand.
• 4.5" wide.
• 7 1/2" high.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 7.2 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001BLLG2I
• Item model number: MG-45-BOE
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,942 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Like our planet Earth, the incredible MOVA Globe rotates in space. Its clever drive system is powered by light from your room and the Earth's magnetic field. There are no batteries to replace and no unsightly wires or cords. Just place the globe on the included acrylic display stand and watch as it begins to rotate. The Mova Globe is a mesmerizing piece for a desk or tabletop, or better yet, a rich surface like marble or silk. Blue Ocean color. Political map. Includes acrylic stand. 4.5" wide. 7 1/2" high.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Nifty Gadget, December 19, 2008

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Jackson Stephens "Creative Genius" (Salt Lake City, UT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Ocean Political MOVA World Globe (Kitchen)

There's really not much to say about the MOVA Globe other than that it delivers as advertised. The globe mysteriously appears to spin around on its stand like a self-sustaining perpetual motion machine. The speed and look of the motion is pretty cool, too, reminding me a bit of how the "real" world revolves--smooth and steady.

I have this on my desk at work, and people who visit often ask about it, so it's a good little conversation starter. It's also useful for just staring at while pondering something. It's kind of calming in a way.

Both the globe and stand are solid and seemingly well built, living up to their pricey nature.

The verdict: worth it if you can afford it and if you like "nifty cool" toys/gadgets.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal Favorite, March 20, 2009

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D. F. McCarthy "Tool Maker" (Santa Monica, Calif.) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Blue Ocean Political MOVA World Globe (Kitchen)

I purchased my globe on an after Christmas buying spree at Brookstone. Lots of stuff 50% off or better. I loved the Mova Globe from the moment I saw it. As mysterious as a Levitron without any setup required. The optical illusion of the liquid filling makes the globe appear to be turning directly on the support posts. Only when picked up and you see it moving in your hand do you conclude it must be inside a clear plastic shell. Sure you can assume some form of solar power. But how does it "push" against something? Who would imagine the Earth's own magnetic field? Think of it as a giant liquid filled compass with a solar powered drive hidden inside. An incredible layering of "magic" tricks.

The only downside is I'm worried about their quality control. I'm a _very_ fussy buyer. (OCD as a hobby) I checked the boxed globe I bought before leaving the store. It appeared to have a slight "orange peel" appearance to the surface of the globe. Perhaps the liquid lining wasn't evenly wetting the surface of the interior globe. The effect was a slightly "shiny" appearance occurring at a somewhat regular patern on the globe. Only seen if you look at it closely. But I'm picky. So I asked to see some other boxed globes. The next three had the same problem. But the globe on display was fine. So I took the display model. If closely examined I can find 2-3 scuffed areas and 2-3 tiny chipped spots. But acrylic I can always repair when I find the time. So I hope a great product doesn't get into trouble with manufacturing problems.

An extra secret. By bringing a high power rare earth magnet near, you can stop, and even reverse the globes direction of spin. (An inexpensive source is allelectronics.com. I happened to have a catalog #MAG-116 handy when the idea occurred to me. Generally figure price is proportional to strength, except for #MAG-111, a surplus from hard drives. #110 and 118 are even cheaper per power.) Conceal the magnet in your hand. If strong enough, you could even do it from under a table or some other out of sight more distant spot. Then ask friends if they can figure out what makes the globe turn. Just when they show any signs of figuring it out, make it reverse direction. As I said, this is the best toy since the Levitron. And it doesn't take practice to make it work. Only to make it work at your command.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Piece Until A Bubble Formed, August 16, 2011

By 

Thai - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue Ocean Political MOVA World Globe (Kitchen)

Purchased mine back in July 2010 from a clothing retail store. 13 months later I notice the globe no longer spins on it's own. Upon closer inspection, a bubble had formed on top of the MOVA globe. According to the manual, a bubble can be caused by hot and humid environments. This wasn't the case because mine was in an office the whole time, it doesn't even see sunlight. The office temp is always between 72°F - 78°F. Called company for repair options and was given a repair charge equal to 80% of what I paid for it. I chose not to repair it. It's a paper weight for now.