Uncle Milton Moon In My Room

by Uncle Milton

• Authentically detailed 3-D lunar landscape.
• Automatic or manual function shows 12 main phases of the moon.
• MP3 download code included provides a guided tour of the moon.
• Auto shut off
• Hangs on wall

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 3.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EUHKUE
• Item model number: 2056
• Our recommended age: 6 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 13 years and up
• Batteries 2 AAA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #4 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys > Light-Up Toys
  • #16 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (646 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Enjoy the shining beauty of the moon right at home with Uncle Milton's Moon in My Room. This realistic moon model hangs on your wall and lights up to show the different phases of the moon. Recommended for children ages six and older, Moon in My Room lets you experience the awe-inspiring sight of our moon at any time.

Different phase settings let you match what the real moon looks like outside tonight. View larger.

Built-in Lights Showcase the Moon's Phases

Uncle Milton's Moon in My Room features rows of lights that glow softly behind the detailed lunar surface. The lights are specially arranged to mimic the phases of the moon, going from a new moon to full moon and all the phases in between. Teach your child about the solar system while watching Moon in My Room show off the moon's progression from dark to light.

Included Remote for Easy Control

Included with Moon in My Room is an infrared remote that lets you control your moon model from across the room. The remote features buttons to turn the lights on or off, trigger each progression of the moon's phases sequentially, or set it to slowly cycle through each phase automatically.

Downloadable Moon Tour

Each Moon in My Room comes with a download code on the instruction sheet. Using this code, you can download an audio tour of the moon from UncleMilton.com. A perfect learning opportunity, you can watch your Moon in My Room cycle through its phases while listening to an informative tour of the lunar landscape.

Auto Shutoff Saves Battery Life

After 30 minutes without interruption, Moon in My Room will automatically shut off to save battery power. This lets you fall asleep to the soft glow of the moon, while conserving battery power to make sure Moon in my Room can be enjoyed for a long time.

Our testers found Moon in My Room to be both detailed and well made. The textured, domed surface was quite realistic and glowed nicely in a dim room. The included remote seems to be the only way to control the Moon unit, so it's important not to misplace it. If you do, however, replacements can be found on the Uncle Milton website.

What's in the Box

Moon unit, remote control, and instruction manual.

Moon in My Room

At a Glance:

• Features authentic lunar landscape
• Glowing lights reenact the phases of the moon
• Includes infrared remote control
• Auto shutoff to preserve battery life
• Easy to hang on a wall

Age/Weight Requirements:

• Six years and up

Assembly Requirements:

• Four AA batteries (not included)
• Two AAA batteries (not included)
• small Philips screwdriver

Product Description

It's the ultimate night light. Bring the wonder of the night sky into a youngster's room with this light up moon that can be set to any of 12-different lunar phases.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

438 of 445 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So cool! Unique addition to any kid's room. April 22, 2007

By Amy Tiemann VINE™ VOICE

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I have seen boys and girls ages 2 to 8 captivated by Uncle Milton's "Moon in My Room." As an adult, frankly I think it's pretty cool too!

The moon model has a contured, textured surface. It is a couple of inches thick, curved, so it has real depth. The moon cycles through 12 different phases. I have not seen any evidence of the light turning on automatically after dark, as advertised, but it works fine manually or by activating the automatic 5-seconds per phase cycle. The moon is lit up from a light within and the plastic does not glow in the dark when it is turned off.

The Moon in My Room is advertised as appropriate for ages 6 and up, but since it's mounted on the wall I don't see why it can't go in a toddler's room as long as the remote control is secured. I will echo a previous reviewer's comment that you need to keep track of the remote, as I don't think it would work otherwise.

294 of 299 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product except for one thing... March 13, 2007

By cheriba

We got this for my five year old son for Christmas. He has a space-themed room and this fit in perfectly. He loves it and has it on every night. What's really great about it is that it will turn off automatically. What's not so great about it is that it just burns up the batteries! We've already had to replace the batteries three times since Christmas (and the latest batteries I put in where Energizer Lithium e2; they lasted about 3 1/2 weeks). The battery issue is the only reason I gave this product four stars instead of five.

170 of 174 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My child has really enjoyed this January 12, 2007

By L

Amazon Verified Purchase

This was a Christmas gift for my 8 year old daughter who is into absolutely nothing but animals. She absolutely loves it. She turns it on every night and her and our other children go and watch it. I even watch it. It has two settings. 1. Is where it goes through the phases of the moon. I was mistaken about how this works, I thought that it went through the phases along with the moon, however, it blinks through them pretty quick. 2. The moon is just set on a single phase of the moon. I have seen them go through both of the settings, there is a small remote control that the child can set themselves. The only problem with the remote is that because of its size it can get easily misplaced, especially if your kids are like mine and would lose just about anything. My suggestion for this would be to put some velcro on the back of the remote and stick it somewhere. Also it has a sensor and turns off when the sun comes up and back on when the sun goes out. It also runs off batteries. Ours came with a cd, which I thought would be something that they could watch on the computer, but it isn't it is just talking about the moon. Overall it was a good purchase, and I would definitely recommend it for a child who is very hard to shop for.

317 of 344 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars BUYER BEWARE! December 8, 2009

By Ginger

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I am incredibly disappointed with this product. The moon worked great when we first set it up. My 5 and 4 year olds loved using the remote to change the moon from full moon to half moon. We enjoyed how the moon would automatically turn on when it became dark.

Everything was great until a week later when the moon stopped working. The batteries had died within a week.

The moon looked cute up on the wall even though it wasn't lit up, so I left it as it was for a while. After a couple of months I decided to try replacing the batteries and see if it would work.

After putting in brand new AA batteries, it did not light up. A few hours later it came on. We put the moon up on the wall and again enjoyed having it turn on when it became night. Within a week, the batteries were dead, again.

I called up Uncle Milton, the company who makes the Moon in My Room, and they informed me that the batteries dying in less than a week is normal if you keep the moon in the on position. I explained to them that the instructions never mention having to turn the moon off every night as it already has an auto shut-off. She said even with the auto shut-off on the moon, it is normal for the batteries to only last a few days.

For the batteries to work longer than a week, you have to turn the switch on the back side of the moon. We keep our moon on the wall up high to look like a moon, so turning the switch on the backside is completely impractical. There is no on/off switch on the remote to turn the auto sensor off, so the only way to turn the switch is taking it off the wall.

Overall this moon is not worth over $10 to use as a decoration if you can't keep it lit up for more than a week.... The money I spent on the batteries to keep the moon lit for such a short time was a complete waste. If I could do things over, I never would have purchased this product and I will not be recommending it. Save your money for something else. Read more ›

68 of 73 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Planned Obsolescence - DO NOT BUY November 8, 2009

By D. Cairo

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

We bought this three years ago for our son for Christmas. Other reviewers have noted that it eats batteries. Well, that's not the only problem. Eventually the bulb(s) burn out and they are LED bulbs - they can't be replaced. I wrote Uncle Milton and they DO NOT do repairs. So, into the garbage the plastic hulk went. Not very environmentally friendly design. Lame.

53 of 56 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Room with a moon August 15, 2007

By Brian Franks

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I purchased this item for my son and have to say that I am quite impressed. The moon has a very realistic appearance and works well. The moon has a light sensor but can be controlled manually via the remote.

The remote has exceptional range and the moon is very responsive. Being able to control the phases allows for the adjustment of light output by the moon. The build quality seems good and overall I am please.