If you're on a budget, we recommend a 4.5” MOVA Globe – it features the most design variations and contains all the MOVA Magic in a sleek package. With each design starting at $160 apiece, this size is a great, well-rounded gift.Oct 24, 2017
What makes a Mova Globe move?
The rotation of a Mova globe is driven by magnetism and a photoelectric mechanism powered by light. ... The pigment in the graphic design allows light to pass through, which hits the solar cells and allows the mechanism to harvest energy from the light. This energy is used to power the drive mechanism.Apr 24, 2017
Why are MOVA Globes so expensive?
The price reflects the high-quality materials used and the time it takes to create a MOVA Globe. Our globes are not mass-produced, meaning each globe is put together by hand. The globes also use first-of-its-kind patent technology to rotate. There is a lot that goes into making these unique globes.
What is the liquid inside a Mova Globe?
If my MOVA globe accidentally falls and the fluid leaks, what do I do? This fluid is completely non-toxic oil like "liquid candle wax" and can be cleaned up using paper towels or rags. Whatever cannot be cleaned up in this way will evaporate within a day or so.
How long does Mova Globe last?
HOW LONG DOES THE MOVA GLOBE WARRANTY LAST? Our MOVA Globes are designed and made to last. All our products are assembled by hand with confidence. We currently offer a one-year limited warranty.
Where are Mova globes manufactured?
Taiwan
What are Mova globes made from?
Each globe has a transparent outer shell made from carefully selected, high-quality acrylic. This external layer remains stationary while an internal one spins using advanced magnets for torque and solar cells to power the movement.
What is a spinning globe?
Our unique spinning globes combine power from ambient light and torque from the earth's magnetic field to create soothing rotations. No batteries required and no sloppy cords to detract from your enjoyment.
Do Mova Globes stop working?
We like to say they have a sleep cycle just like humans. MOVA Globes will slow down to a complete stop in the absence of sufficient lighting but will come back to life as soon as the lights are turned back on.