WTB century base

Started by jeff in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone. Last reply by Mr MaGoo 1 minute ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Hi fellow lava heads!Been lurking here for a while as I built my collection up, but finally needed to post as I'm looking for a part. I recently picked up a slightly pre-90's (I think) century off of craigslist. It's in good shape overall, and looks good from the outside. But the base, specifically the bottom plate that's steel, is rusted badly. It doesn't effect the function of the lamp, for now, but it might eventually given that the bulb mounts to the rusted plate and might fail at some…Continue

Restoring a Mk1 Astro

Started by andy ross in Collecting. Last reply by Mr MaGoo 3 minutes ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Recently rescued a Mk1 Astro that no longer has its original cable or the grey/white grommet/cable holder that feeds the cable into the base; and the round inline switch is missing too...this could have been white or grey.I'd like to restore as best I can - does anyone know where I can source these items, please? The wire is white, with R/B/G codingThanksContinue

New Mathmos Lamp

Started by doddy in Collecting. Last reply by Erin 4 hours ago. 23 Replies 1 Like

On the latest Mathmos blog, they say they are releasing a new lamp in the autumn. What are your thoughts? Do any of you have any information? I am hoping that it's a larger lamp like the lunar, but knowing Mathmos it will be another Neo variant or use the astro bottle. Let's at least hope we get some new interesting colourways as the current range is getting a bit stagnant now. Continue

Entire collection for sale including several Collossus!

Started by Amanda Taft in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone. Last reply by Amanda Taft 22 hours ago. 23 Replies 0 Likes

I recently bought out the estate of a collector that passed away. I am in the process of remodeling my house so I'm looking to sell them all together if possible. Shipping/pick up would be the responsibility of the buyer. This is an awesome collection and the potential for serious profit is there for someone who has the knowledge/time. Here's what is included:Collosus:I have seven globes and 12 bases. Globe colors are purple with red (3), blue with yellow, clear with red, purple with yellow…Continue

Crestworth Princess Replica FOR SALE!

Started by Marcel in Buy/Sell/Trade Zone. Last reply by Marcel yesterday. 6 Replies 2 Likes

Crestworth Princess Replica FOR SALE!As many of you guys already guessed I am putting out a couple of princess replicas for sale, with thefollowing options. Please contact me if you are interested.Version 1:- Brushed Aluminum Metal parts (top and bottom)- Wood Base Stand- Borosilikate Bottle with 5mm thickness- Electronic Parts with Bulb (230V)Version 2:- Copper Chromed Aluminum Metal parts (top and bottom)- Wood Base Stand- Borosilikate Bottle with 5mm thickness- Electronic Parts with Bulb…Continue

Get those halloween lamps ready!

Started by Mr MaGoo in Collecting. Last reply by Claude J on Monday. 8 Replies 1 Like

Ok, I know everyone getting ready for Halloween, let's see those lamps!Continue

F$#%ING FedEx and Cloudy Giant

Started by Sentrex in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Sentrex on Sunday. 38 Replies 0 Likes

Tagged a NIB Red/Clear Giant but this jackass FedEx delivery guy always puts the boxes on my porch upside sown no matter how much writing there is on the box showing arrows pointing up.Needless to say, my lamp is extremely cloudy. I am going to cycle it for a couple weeks and see what happens. That cleared up one of my pink Giants but hasn't done shit for my blue/white or blue/green lamps.Any chance it comes back or do I need to filter it?On that topic, I have 5 cloudy Giants that are still not…Continue

What's the best way to de-bubble wax?

Started by pspees in Problems & Questions. Last reply by Stacia L Oct 11. 19 Replies 0 Likes

I have a lamp that I bought off of ebay about a month ago. When it arrived the wax looked as if it had been shipped hot. Ever since the fluid has cleared up but the wax is extremely bubbly. It seems to get better with time but then it will get worse again. I was wondering what causes this (the bubbles) and what would be the best remedy? Thanks for your input!!

Tags: Bubbles, Wax

Fiber Optic Spray replacement

Started by Peggy in General Goo. Last reply by Mr MaGoo Oct 7. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hi!  I'm new to this group, but just managed to get my hands on a vintage Fantasia 4000 Sunburst Chrome lamp - minus the fiber optic spray.  I know finding them is really hit or miss, but can one be fabricated from the safer new plastic fiber optic cables?  Are there any directions on how to make one or is anyone making these at all?  I am pretty good craftwise, but this is a new direction and I'd rather not reinvent the wheel...Continue

Collection for Sale

Started by Joe in Collecting. Last reply by Mike Panzer Oct 7. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hello All,Selling most of my collection but I will not ship, local pickup only. I reside in the SW suburbs of Chicago. I am also selling a lava lamp shaped display that was used at Spencers several years ago. The display holds about 20 or 25 32 ounce lamps. Most of the collection are 32 oz lamps, some NOS. Please email me if you have any interest.Continue