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Mathmos Telstar Legs/Fins
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I own a Telstar, I have had it since around 1997. The legs on it are fastened by just been…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Austin Curry Dec 15, 2023.

Dating Mathmos lamps
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Hi.New to this forum, so Hi everyone :)Theres probably a section on the site to answer this or even a previous post but as I'm new I'm having a bit of trouble finding my way around . So apologies in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by jonny p Sep 9, 2022.

 

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Austin Curry replied to Sedated's discussion Mathmos Telstar Legs/Fins
"Mine has the push-through legs and I think its more convenient"
Dec 15, 2023
jonny p replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"Sticker cap I mean"
Sep 9, 2022
jonny p replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"That's correct early 90s bases had mathmos socket cap same as with the black original jet caps too"
Sep 9, 2022
T Sabo replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"i guess the printed cap is the first issue...? It must have come along with the embossed base"
Sep 7, 2022
jonny p replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"I got white based asteo dated from 96 98 alot times there use the same bases though years later but most with have a stamp on the base. The embossed ones are from 90s later 90s these changed to the red logo base and cap just plain. Even the new ones…"
Sep 7, 2022
T Sabo replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"Very informative thread. I just landed an embossed base but the cap is not printed."
Sep 6, 2022
lampfancy replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"I mentioned before, all my Astros from various ‘eras’ between 2000-2017, are all stamped 9/2000 - would be interesting to hear if anyone has a white based Astro NOT stamped 9/2000 

Makes me wonder what’s going on with this - did…"
Mar 22, 2021
ImMelting replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"I have two astros. one with the older brushed aluminum base from around 2010 and a current polished model. Both have the same date printed inside the plastic bases: September 2000..."
Mar 22, 2021
Arne replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"looking at peters post seems I'm wrong and they do feature accurate dates, I just never noticed :)"
Mar 21, 2021
Arne replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"I never checked the prints inside the bases but I noticed the dates on the red circular stickers found on lunar and comet often show the same dates so I dont think they are accurate as of day of production even though they show specific dates...I…"
Mar 21, 2021
Modulo '70 replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"That is so cool. Thanks for this guidance."
Mar 19, 2021
bob y replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"Am in usa so my knowledge on mathmos stinks but on the web page we are on , check lava library, it has tons of info , also maybe you post some pics and or video ! Would love to see the lamps "
Mar 11, 2021
Peter Panussi replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"Interesting topic. I checked my 14 AstroBabies, and here are the results: Embossed logo, black cord: 7/97, 11/97, 2/98, 6/98, 6/98. Printed logo, black cord: 9/98, 10/98, 11/98, 12/98. Printed logo, white cord: 9/99, 8/00, 8/00, 9/00, 11/00. Sad I…"
Mar 11, 2021
Sedated replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"Wow! This is a blast from the past. I really appreciate  the replies, thanks everyone. Still got the lamps although as usual the liquid is pretty clear nowadays. :)"
Feb 20, 2021
Modulo '70 replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"Oh no you’re definitely not. I’ve always had a bit of an obsession with the dates of production for every product you could ever imagine."
Feb 20, 2021
lampfancy replied to Sedated's discussion Dating Mathmos lamps
"Incidentally I think the dates on the lamps shown at the beginning of the thread are probably fairly accurate, I think the bases with the embossed logo were around mid-late 90s, I have an Astro-baby with the embossed logo which is stamped ’97,…"
Feb 20, 2021

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Something Interesting About Me:
Old enough to know better!
Where I Live:
U.K.
My First Lava Lamp was:
Telstar
My Collection Includes this many Lava Lamps:
Telstar &2 Astro babys
My Favorite Lava Lamp is:
Telstar

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At 6:40pm on November 22, 2013, Marley's Ghost said…

Welcome to OG, Darren/Sedated!!!   I love my Telstars too!! 

 
 
 

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