What is the Globe made out of? Is this a sturdy product and can it be repaired if broken?
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It is made of plastic, it is fairly sturdy for ages 4-8. I'm not sure if it can be repaired if broken. I've had mine for about a year and it still works fine.
2200880
I'm not sure what its made out of, but it definitely sturdy - I made a 3-tiered wedding cake on this and did not have any issues.
1331478
The globe is removable as long as it is available for purchase you can replace it
2001472
I don't really have the best answers for you. What I've heard is that there is difficulty in downloading updated data from the computer into the globe. However I've found that the several thousand tidbits of information on all the countries is more than enough to keep my 9 year old interested. I lost my warranty .... i think it was 90 days.... but we've had the globe for a year without problems. As long as you don't drop either the globe or the stylus on a hard surface and treat them gently, then it works well, and generally, it's a good product that we're happy with although $150 is a lot of money for a globe.
840015
I answered too quickly without realizing what item the question was about. The outside is very sturdy cardboard and I don't think will fall apart. Mine is as "new" as when I purchased it. I am not a student, but it suits my purposes very well. I have been very happy with it.
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Very minimal. We had a globe for 9 yrs. and it just stopped running. We will purchase a new one since we just learned they are now sold on Amazon. They were originally made and sold exclusively thru brownstone, but, they stopped selling them nine yrs ago. Congratulations on purchasing one.
1465008
I'm not sure as it is not currently together. It's a good size but not as large as a traditional globe. Hope that helps!
349723
I bought this as a Christmas gift in 2012, so can't measure. However, in the description, it, it says that is a 12 inch globe. That seems to be right. I know the globe was still turning at Halloween of 2014, with a seven and a five year old using it, so I would say it is durable.
180878
Mostly wood the globe is plastic. It weighs about 10lbs. It's pretty sturdy.
2186514
The ball appears to be made of vinyl. Sturdy enough for young children, but isn't a rough type material. Of course, it's smaller than a regulation basketball, and fits into little hands very nicely. Making "scores" a sure thing. :)The ball also has an air valve for adding more air, if desired. The ball, as packed, arrived with a moderate amount of airand we added a wee bit more, in order to get a bit better bounce. Hope that's helpful.
2090295
The globes are glass. Mine blew off the hanger and shattered. If you live in areas with high winds, bend the hook back so that the loop on the hat is secure.
292499
I'm pretty sure it's tempered glass so it's not like plate glass that would break very easily. Also, its set down in a metal rim and the legs are very sturdy. We have a lot of wind where I live and this table has never blown over.
1164229
Don't know the material it's made of. But, unlike some who answered, the one we purchased was google looking, sturdy, and has served us well now for over a year.
1483977
I don't believe it would break. It seems fairly sturdy since it is not made from glass. The base appears to be a lexan or acrylic material.
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It is made out of cardboard. It is relatively sturdy (it stands on its own) but little kids could definitely rip and destroy it.
300194
Hi Patti, I bought two of these fans and one arrived with a broken globe. I just sent it back to amazon and got a new one. Very happy with the fans.
136400
The set comes unassembled, but it's actually pretty easy to put together. The globe on top is a vinyl-like material, and could probably support writing on a piece of paper (certainly on a tablet). However, I had a piece of glass cut to cover the entire top (both wood and globe). Very pleased with this purchase.