It’s not a Sting Ray, but a String Ray from long, long ago.
It was back in the mid 90’s when I came across the String Ray. No, not Sting Ray, the scary creature from the ocean, but the String Ray, an expensive novelty item from “With Design In Mind” more than 25 years ago. Using just a single string and a light with a rotating color disc it produces a fantastic light show, especially in the dark. Two motors spin and twist a single piece of white sting as the light from below reflects color on it. You put on your own light show by adjusting two knobs on the device that control the spin speed of string and the spinning light. You can manually adjust the angle of the motor arms to get unique colorful patterns and colors. It sold for about $80. I know on this week’s show I said I’ll give it away. But, holy cow! Maybe I shouldn’t do that. I just checked ebay and there are two of them on there, each at over $300! Here’s one of them: https://www.ebay.com/c/1660130995
Dick’s String Ray video: https://youtu.be/lhJbHPDJf8A
See or hear this episode: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1806
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Letter of the week:
Hey Dick and Chad,
Just wanted to follow up on the “Present Pets” you showed in the last episode. It’s really a fun toy but DONT buy it from Amazon because they ship it in just the Present Pets box and nothing else! They just slap their shipping labels on the actual toy box which not only ruins the presentation but also the box itself is easily damaged. This is great gift but tell folks to buy it from elsewhere.
-Adam J.
From the chatroom, Chad & me: Possible workarounds if ordering from Amazon. Ask for Amazon packaging, or ask for it to be gift wrapped. Make sure you check to see if gift wrap involves an extra charge.
