Rainbow Spectra-Arc

by Toysmith

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000ISGY
• Our recommended age: 6 - 13 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #722,787 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Eat your heart out, Isaac Newton. Although it is only a simple mobile--in fact, a single piece of plastic attached to an (included) nylon filament string--the Spectra-Arc is such an elegant and enchanting toy that even an adult (even your favorite executive) might enjoy receiving one. A banana-shaped arc of translucent acrylic, with a triangular cross-section, it whirls on its string and casts rainbows around the room like confetti. For added fun at nighttime, you can shine a flashlight through it. Potentially educational, but mainly just pretty. --Richard Farr

From the Manufacturer

The 13" Spectra-Arc is a unique approach to the classic prism. It separates light and casts it into a curved spectrum, projecting a rainbow on your wall. For ages 6 to adult.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Huge rainbow in your home!, November 20, 2007

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AZtruthteller (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Rainbow Spectra-Arc (Toy)

This prism, if hung or placed in direct sunlight, casts a big rainbow on the opposite wall. We have enjoyed ours immensely. No other prism we have found makes half as nice a display. The newer model is hollow and not as sturdy as the old solid bar from the 70s, but the rainbow it makes is just as good. If it becomes available, I'll buy one for myself and several as gifts.

31 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars uugh! what is this thing, December 16, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rainbow Spectra-Arc (Toy)

My wife bought this piece of junk for my kids room, and I can't believe she wasted so much money for a piece of uninteresting plastic.