Where Can I Find a Plasma Electricity Toy Like the One Seen on Modern Marvels?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around locating a specific type of plasma electricity toy, as seen in a Modern Marvels episode featuring demonstrations with liquid nitrogen. Participants explore various options and types of plasma devices, including plasma globes and tube-like variations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in finding a plasma electricity toy similar to one seen on a television show, expressing difficulty in locating it.
  • Another participant provides a link to a large plasma device priced at $700, suggesting a potential option.
  • A different participant speculates that the item in question might be a plasma globe, offering a general price range and suggesting that online searches may yield results.
  • One participant clarifies that the item is a variation of a globe but is more tube-like in shape.
  • A subsequent reply reiterates the tube-like nature of the device and expresses hope for finding smaller and less expensive options.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have differing views on the exact type of plasma device being discussed, with some suggesting it is a plasma globe while others believe it is a distinct tube-like variation. No consensus has been reached on the specific item or its availability.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference different types of plasma devices without clarifying the specific characteristics that distinguish them, leading to potential misunderstandings about the item sought.

xyzmc2
I'm new to this forum, and hopefully this is the right place to post this.

I was watching the Modern Marvels episode recently entitled "Deep Freeze". A guy named Steve Spangler was a guest on the show to demonstrate some of the effects of liquid nitrogen. Anyway, it shows Steve in his lab, and behind him, he has some sort of plasma electricity toy. Does anyone know where I can find one of those? I have looked everywhere and am not having any luck, and am just wondering if anyone owns or has seen one somewhere?

http://videos.wittysparks.com/id/2189167677" , you can see it in the background at about 1:12. Thanks in advance if you can help.

P.S. it is the electricity toy that is turned on and functioning.
 
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Here's a giant one for $700

http://store.phantomdynamics.com/plglmupltu4x.html

I googled "plasma tube" and got some promising results.
 
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It was a variation of a globe, yes, but distinctly more "tube-like".
 
Archosaur said:
It was a variation of a globe, yes, but distinctly more "tube-like".
I see. Hopefully they have small, much less than $700 ones.
 

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