Learning Resources Illuminated Pocket Microscope
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Learning ResourcesBrand: Learning Resources
Model: LER2014
Product features:
- Encourage investigation and exploration with this compact lighted microscope
- Kids can discover new facts of objects viewed with up to 30x magnification
- Measures 5 3/4" x 6 3/4" and includes guide and storage case
- Requires 2 AA batteries, not included
- Age: 6 - 12 years
Toys and Games Reviews of Learning Resources Illuminated Pocket Microscope
Customer Review: I feel like a kid all over again. You will not regret this purchase.
Summary: 5 Stars
Seriously. I'm still giddy over this.
So this is probably one of the cheapest gifts I bought for my kids this year for Christmas. They don't need an expensive microscope and the portability and price got me to pull the trigger.
Well, today they (bought 2 - one per kiddo) came in and I was curious so I opened them up and after putting 2 AA batteries in each, I felt like I was 6 again.
I'm still laughing out loud at how much fun it was to run all over the house looking at EVERYTHING at up to 30x magnification. LEGOs showed dead skin flakes on them, countertops showed tiny scratches, etc. There are more expensive portable microscopes but this is all you need unless you're going to spend serious money on one.
They come with a nice leather-ish pouch with a button and in a non-descript white box. The plastic shell of the microscope is slightly misaligned on both units where the battery cover is concerned. Not an issue during use though and for the price I don't care.
There was a sharp piece of plastic near the battery cover on one where the eyepiece went but as soon as I pulled off the battery cover to put batteries in, it flew off so that problem took care of itself.
I also found a great pair of cheap 2-mile radius walkie talkies (can't remember the brand but the pack included 2 and it was under or around 20 bucks) to go with this and I can't WAIT for the kids to grab both of these and go play secret agents or science explorers or something.
It completely amazed me how a small piece of plastic from China would make me this giddy but like I said the first thing you want to do is run around looking at EVERYTHING.
In an age where kids spend too much time inside, this is a GREAT way to get them outside exploring the world we got to as kids before it was rendered in 3d and delivered via email to them to play online.
It won't fit in a kid's pocket as it's about 5-7 inches tall but I simply don't care. It's entirely too much fun.
I'm on the fence about buying a 3rd just to bring to work so all of the other grown men I work with can play with it at the office.
If you've gotten to this review, just buy the darn thing. You'll spend more on a combo meal at McDonald's.
I'm probably going to buy a few more just to use as birthday gifts for the next few parties the kids go to. Every child should have one of these. Heck, every adult should have one. Will buy again, 5 stars, etc. You get the point :)
Description of Learning Resources Illuminated Pocket Microscope
Power 30X, White LED Light, Requires 2AA Batteries (Batteries not Included.) Encourage investigation and exploration with this compact lighted microscope. Kids can discover new facts of objects viewed with up to 30x magnification. Measures 5 3/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. and includes guide and storage case.Biology, Anatomy & Botany Toys
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