The 12 Best Maglev Toys and Gadgets
We have gathered a list of magnetically levitated toys and gadgets that we found in one way or another stand out from the rest. There is a great variety of maglev toys on the market, but many of them are not on par with the expectations. We thought to put together a collection which are aesthetically pleasing as well as working as they are supposed to. Showcasing the benefits and the breathtaking mystery of levitation.
Levitating Snowball from Overwatch
Overwatch is a famous hero shooter game by Blizzard. Mei is one of the playable characters. She is a Chinese climatologist and adventurer from Xi'an, China and she is accompanied by a cute robot called Snowball who is a weather-modification drone that can freeze all enemies. Perhaps Snowball won't be able to freeze anyone in real life, but can definitely levitate like a real hero. Snowball has led eyes and changing moods.
Price: $200Size of Snowball: 10.8 x 7.6 cm (4.25 x 3 inches)
12. Star Wars Death Star Speaker
The dark side just became useful. This Death Star will levitate and play music for you. This portable 360 degrees speaker works with Bluetooth. The 5 Watt speaker should be good enough to play the Star Wars theme song by John Williams. On loop. Approved by Darth Vader.
Price: $180Size: 20.5 x 20.5 x 17 cm (8.1 x 8.1 x 6.7 inches)
11. Table Lamp with Floating Light Bulb
This lamp gives a beautiful warm light for your evening Instagram sessions or reading while the base functions as a wireless phone charger. The bulb is literally hanging in the air, just kept in its place by the magnetic field. At just $68 this is one of those gadgets that are not only cool but useful and affordable as well. It works both with iPhone and Android phones.
Price: $68Light Bulb Size: 7.0 x 13.5cm (2.8 x 5.3 inches) Base Size: 15.0 x 15.0 x 37.5cm (5.9 x 5.9 x 14.8 inches)
10. Magnetic Levitating Moon Lamp
This is a classic. Moon lamps are awesome, and this one levitates as well. It's big enough for it not to look like a fruit that had an accident. It's also a great decoration, especially at night when you turn its light on. Until we get back to the Moon, this is the next best thing.
Price: $140Size: 15 x 15 x 15 cm (5.9 x 5.9 x 5.9 inches)
9. Floating & Rotating Globe
Talk about classics. This globe might be slightly too much visually for some, but it's a definite hit when it comes to discussing your next trips. Just spin it slowly and see how it hovers above, and point with your finger on your next destination.
Price: $96Size of the Globe: 15.2 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm (6 x 6 x 6 inches)
8. Levitating Air Bonsai Pot
Before you press hard the buy now button: that nice little green plant is not included. You do get the nicely sculptured pot though as well as the base using magnetic suspension technology. You just need to find your own plant.
Price: $56Size: 20.3 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm (8 x 7 x 6 inches)
7. Maglev Turntable
This is the hippest audio record player, period. It's the world's first turntable to have levitating platter. Apart from the visible beautiful clean and minimalist design, the lack of moving parts makes it nearly vibration-free. MAG-LEV Audio was inspired to create the ML1 model of the '70s and '80s Hi-Fi designs. This is the black-and-white version. There is a fully black as well if that's what you prefer.
Price: $3899Size: 45 x 33 x 13 cm (17.7 x 13 x 5.1 inches)
6. Maglev Mirror Platform
If you like simplicity and customization this one is for you. It's a basic platform to display magnetic levitation technology and any kind of object that you would like. The base is a mirror that reflects the levitating object you put on it, which is a nice feature. Works as home decoration: place a model car, seashell, or cactus on it, as well for businesses to demonstrate their product while it floats.
Price: $80Size: 28 x 28 x 17.8 cm (11 x 11 x 7 inches)
5. Maglev Flying Saucer
This UFO looking wireless Bluetooth player is quite literally lit. It's futuristic in looks and technology, and you can light it up with the built-in LED's creating an effect as if the flying saucer was just about to land or take off. This is the next best thing after storming Area 51.
Price: $237Size of the flying saucer: 13.8 x 4.6 cm (5.4 x 1.8 inches)
4. Levitating Ole Miss Helmet
Are you a fan of American Football? More specifically the Ole Miss Rebels that represent the University of Mississippi? Great news. You can have this beautifully displayed Ole Miss Helmet that is kept in its place by the electromagnetic force.
Price: $120Size: 1/2 scale replica helmet
3. Maglev Orb Speaker
This nicely shaped portable wireless Bluetooth speaker comes in the colors of R2D2 from Star Wars. The 10 meters Bluetooth range and the 1500mAh battery that lasts 8 hours makes it very convenient. The rounded speaker levitates and spins for added entertainment.
Price: $110Size: 15.2 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm (6 x 6 x 2 inches)
2. Magnetic Suspension LED
This floating LED light bulb is a nice home or office decoration. It sets a cozy atmosphere for reading. It's made of wood and plastic and it levitates 2 cm above the base.
Price: $449Size of the base: 12 x 12 x 2.5 cm (4.7 × 4.7 × 1 inches)
1. Levitating DeLorean Time Machine
An iconic movie and an iconic car with the most advanced technology. Sounds like a winner. The DMC DeLorean sports car started production in 1981 and less than 9000 of them were ever produced. Six of them were used in the Back to the Future movie trilogy that made it an icon. This 1/20 scale model is floating powered by an electromagnetic system. You can open its doors and it has two sets of tires - one for flying and one for the roads (you can exchange them). The 30 LED light-up features mean it will never get boring.
Price: $449Size: 22 cm (8.66 inches)
