Galileo's Globe Puzzle is part of the Professor Puzzle Great Minds range of unique puzzles. Finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look, it is inspired by the Italian scientist & astronomer, Galileo who argued that the Earth wasn't the centre of the universe
- a controversial notion during the sixteenth century. The aim of the puzzle is to separate the pieces & then rebuild the globe. Looks easy? Think again! It's like a three dimensional jigsaw puzzle, only more challenging. About Galileo Galilei 1564
- 1642 Italian scientist & astronomer, & inventor of the telescope he also developed the compass & the thermometer. He claimed that the earth was not the centre of the universe but that the planets including Earth orbited around the sun. A controversial theory at the time! By watching a lamp swinging in a cathedral, he made discoveries about the perpetual motion of a pendulum. He worked that a cannon ball fired from a cannon follows a special kind of curve called a parabola. His fabled experiment at the top of the leaning tower of Pisa demonstrated that objects of different weights will fall at the same speed.

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Test your intellect against five amazing pioneers of modern science! Great Minds is a compendium of five puzzles which illustrate the genius behind some truly remarkable inventions & discoveries. Makes a perfect for gift for those who enjoy a mental challenge. The wooden puzzles are finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look Keplers Star Aim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild Keplers Star? Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) A German mathematician, astronomer & astrologer. A key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution, he is best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion. His observations of a supernova in the Milky Way led to it being named “ Kepler’s Star”. Faradays Magnetic Field Aim: Can you separate the magnetic field... & then put it back together again? Michael Faraday (1791-1867) An English scientist, chemist, physicist & philosopher who greatly contributed to the fields of electromagnetism & electrochemistry. His invention of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundation of electric motor technology. Franklins Kite Aim: Separate the pieces, can you rebuild Franklins Kite? Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment & the history of physics for his discoveries & theories regarding electricity. he published a proposal for, & later carried out, an experiment to prove that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm. Edisons Light Filament Aim: Can you separate the light filament... & then put it back together again? Thomas Edison (1847-1931) An American inventor, he developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera & a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Stephensons Railway Sleepers Aim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild the railway sleepers? Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) An English civil engineer who helped in the expansion of Britain’s early rail network &, with help from his father, designed & built the Rocket.
- the most advanced locomotive of its day.
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The Houdini Lock & Key is a fascinating puzzle lock that will baffle even the most experienced of problem solvers! This trick lock is designed to look like a traditional lock, but instead have a secret trick or solution to open them up: this trick worked to foil burglaries & kept secrets for centuries. The worlds most famous escapologist, Harry Houdini, could crack any lock. Are you up to the challenge? A great piece of magic trickery! ...

Professor Puzzle Puzzle Man really is the Cubed Crusader!  Puzzleman is sold as a cube. Mission one is to transform the cube into Puzzleman. Mission two is to turn him back into a cube! The second task is the more difficult of the two. He also has two blank faces, so customers can give their puzzle themed robot his own unique appearance. Make him a hero or a villain! The latter is more difficult of the two & requires mind agility, patience & manual dexerity. Puzzleman is a moderately difficult puzzle & is ideal for adults & older children. Comes in natural wood, the cube measures 6.5x 6.5x 6.5cm.     ...

Test your grey matter with this Ultimate IQ set of 3 Wooden Puzzles from Professor Puzzle. This little trio will require patience & skill. Work through the three levels to master them all! The aim is to separate each of the 3 puzzles, then rebuild them. Easy? Difficult? You decide. An IQ Challenge Booklet with 25 extra challenges is included inside. Can you complete them all within the 30 minute time limit?! A solution sheet is also included if you don't master the puzzles & the whole venture is driving you to frustration. ...

The ION Profile LP Vinyl Archiving Turntable is the most elegant way of converting your old records into easy to use MP3 files that you can enjoy at home or on the move. With its contemporary, low-profile looks & sleek black piano finish the ION Profile LP is also perfect for hooking up to your home stereo & showing off your record collection. The Profile LP conversion system uses a multi-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) turntable with a simple USB (Universal Serial Bus) converter that means that you can capture music from vinyl records onto your computer. ION's EZ Vinyl/ Tape Converter software assists you in converting your old vinyl albums into flexible MP3s that you can listen to on your computer, transfer to your IPOD, or record onto a CD. The Profile LP also features Audacity software to reduce pops, crackles & hiss on worn records. When not converting records you can also enjoy your classic vinyl records using the Profile LP as a standard record player. The ION Profile LP

Includes:: 33 1/3 & 45 RPM settings & enables you to transfer 78 RPM albums using the included software.

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You don't need to be a genius scientist to be able to programme robots. All you need is this Programme A Bot X by Silverlit Toys! You can easily programme this robot to pull off a huge 48 different moves, including dance moves. &, if you want to take even more control, you can customise its movements using its motion sensors
- just use hand gestures to move it. Or, if you're not feeling that, the remote control does a great job. This super cool robot has LED eyes & robotic sound effects, so it looks & sounds the part. &, it stands a whopping 40 cm tall, so it's as big as Isaac Asimov's legacy. But, powering it isn't a big deal, just use 4 x AA batteries for the robot & 2 x AAA for the controller (not included). This robot is great fun for robotics fans aged 5+. So, if you know one (or you are one), order this YCOO Neo Programme A Bot X now! Programme A Bot X
- 40 cm RC Robot by Silverlit

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Whether you’re a fan of The Internship, Jim Carey or an avid fan of the Arctic Monkeys’ track ‘ My Propeller’ this is the hat for you! Maybe though, you just love the idea of a colourful, spinning hat on top of your head! Grab the Propeller Hat & stick out from the crowd. An ideal gift for those who just love to peacock or simply as an addition to a fancy-dress outfit! The red, green & blue colours will seriously draw attention & to top it off, quite literally is the free moving propeller that makes it look like you’re about to take off. You won’t get lost in a crowd as your hat spins that’s for sure. Made from polyester, it’s an ideal stocking filler & hey, why not a great conversation starter on a first date. Probably the only date mind you. We’re big fans of outlandish clothing & this is no exception. The Propeller Hat is perfect to wear as fancy dress or even as a cap to keep out the sun. People will be mesmerised by the spinning propeller on beads! Get yours today. ...

Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Age verification checks will be performed during checkout. This item must be used responsibly & appropriately. Dashing through the Prosecco in a one horse open Panettone! OK, so we brought down the level of something very classy just like we do at cocktail parties. But, the ultimate class of this Prosecco & Panettone Gift Hamper rises above! This fantastic hamper contains a bottle of Trevisana prosecco, an Arden & Amici cranberry & orange mini panettone, & a Thornton & France milk chocolate bar. It makes for a great gift for the festive foodie you know. So, for a gift loaded with all kinds of taste, order this Prosecco & Panettone Gift Hamper now! Prosecco & Panettone Gift Hamper ...

When you want to have a get together that’s dignified but still fun, bringing a little classiness into even the most silly of party pastimes, this Prosecco Fizzy Dizzy might be just the ticket. Perfect for all sorts of parties
- Hens, House parties, Christmas dos, the works
- this game see your part split into two teams, taking turns to throw Ping Pong balls in the opponent’s prosecco glasses. If you’re successful, a member of the opposing team has to down the prosecco in one. The first team to get all the other team’s glasses wins. The game is made even more fun by the addition of the Spinner Wheel, which has options like “ Skip a drink”, “ Pick a friend” & “ Down in one, ” adding new layers to the game (and getting you more inebriated, which let’s be honest is half the fun). Definitely one for your next party!

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