Toysmith 3-D Mirascope

by Toysmith

Product Features

• This super-cool toy creates a realistic 3D Holographic image from small objects, for hours of family fun.
• Projects amazing three-dimensional images using two concave mirrors

Product Description

Instant Illusion Maker -- Creates 3-D hologram images to trick your eyes and your family and friends. The images look completely real and solid, but when you try to touch it, your finger appears to go right through it. -- The 3-D Mirascope consists of two parabolic mirrors that are facing each other - the top mirror has a hole in the center where the hologram effect takes place. Simply set an object in the bottom of the parabolic mirror, and it is suddenly projected as a solid object in the opening of the top mirror. Objects can be easily changed and the same incredible effect will be projected. Includes the mirascope, frog figurine, instructions, and information about holograms. -- Recommended ages 8 and up.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.1 x 2.5 inches ; 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000N5T8KA
• Item model number: 79747
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,194 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #53 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very cool illusion, March 6, 2008

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Sue (Ann Arbor, MI United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Toysmith 3-D Mirascope (Misc.)

This product uses two parabolic mirrors to create the illusion of a small object (e.g. a penny) floating above the object's actual location. The resulting image is very clear and sharp, and can be viewed from a reasonable range of angles. I found that the mirror scratched easily, hence the lower mark for durability; otherwise it is pretty rugged. A quibble: because the illusion is produced with mirrors it is incorrect to refer to it as a hologram, which is produced by interference.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not the image quality of the "Mirage", but good enough, June 3, 2010

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Rick Moore (Virginia) - See all my reviews

= 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: Toysmith 3-D Mirascope (Misc.)

I bought the more expensive "Mirage" which is a higher quality (less distorted) image than this but this is by comparison may be the better buy when it comes to value for your buck. It accomplishes what the Mirage does with just a little less flare. If you have no Mirage to compare it to you will be completely satisfied.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3-D Mirascope, July 1, 2008

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Fred E. Svekric - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Toysmith 3-D Mirascope (Misc.)

Fun, educational toy. One problem is that the frog that comes with the toy is too large. A smaller lady bug purchased separately works much better in creating the desired effect.