Inflatable Globes
SPECIAL HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT NOTE: All inflatable globes on the market that we know of are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)—known as "vinyl" for short. Some advocacy groups believe that despite its extremely widespread and decades-long use (in everything from shower curtains, water pipes, and hospital IV bags, to toys, food and drink containers, car seat coverings, and "vinyl" records—not to mention the vinyl raised-relief maps we sell elsewhere on this website) it should be banned. These groups believe that PVC manufacturing causes high levels of pollution, that the leaching of harmful PVC additives and contaminants out of the product is detrimental to human health, and that when burned (such as when accidentally burned in a structural fire) it releases particularly toxic substances especially hazardous to firefighters. Here is a link to the Wikipedia article on the subject: Wikipedia PVC article. In addition, notice that all inflatable globes are made in China (other websites which sell these same products don't tell you this), which has been recently criticized for lax environmental and safety standards in manufacturing.
For these reasons, we have discontinued them. Though they have been a substantial source of income for Mindbird Maps, and we need all the income we can get, conscience does not permit us to restock them.
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Replogle 27-inch Inflate-A-Globe (Political)
This vinyl inflatable globe is best described as huge! Its 27-inch diameter size will dominate a small room. As a political globe, each country is clearly distinguished in contrasting colors. The major currents of the world’s oceans are boldly marked. The major and smaller cities are indicated. Do not, however, expect any of the inflatable globes to be as precise as a good rigid traditional globe; they are instead rather like an educational beach ball.
This globe is fitted with a loop with which you can attach a string (not included) to hang it from the ceiling. The loop is attached such that when hung, the globe will dangle at the same angle the earth tilts relative to the sun.
Replogle Globes. Made in China. New.
Item #259. Shipping weight: 1.5 lbs. Manufacturer’s price: $22.95. Closeout price: $15.00 (while they last) (SOLD OUT)
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To see our selection of traditional, rigid globes, click here.
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