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9 of the best Star Wars gifts not named Baby Yoda
Baby Yoda merch is on the way, but these Star Wars gifts are available right now.
07 December, 2019
Image via LEGO on Amazon
- Since the launch of Disney Plus, the internet has gone crazy for Baby Yoda.
- Merchandise for the cute character was intentionally delayed, but there are other options.
- The items in this gift guide are for anyone who loves Star Wars or wants to learn more.
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<p>Since the launch of Disney Plus and the premiere of <em>The Mandalorian</em>, <em>Star Wars</em> fans have been obsessed with one thing and one thing only: the asset, or as he is known to the internet, Baby Yoda. Not a lot is known about the character or his species, but the overwhelming cuteness has won the hearts of fans old and new, and they can't wait to get their hands on the merchandise.<br><br>Having successfully kept the character and by extension the puppet a secret leading up to the show, director Jon Favreau told <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/why-jon-favreau-chose-baby-yoda-we-dont-know-a-lot-details-his-species-1259164" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a> that he knew the risks of keeping Baby Yoda out of all pre-release marketing. "By holding back on that one product, we knew that we may have had the disadvantage of not having toys available day and date," he said, "but what we got in exchange was an excitement surrounding the character, because everybody felt like they discovered him together." <br><br>Pre-orders have begun to crop up for Baby Yoda plush dolls, T-shirts, and other licensed products, but <em>Star Wars</em> as a property is much bigger than one cute asset. The gifts on this list include toys of other adorable characters as well as resources for learning more information about a galaxy far, far away.</p>
This 'Star Wars' box set is worth it for the special features alone.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="1PMQW61575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Saga-Episodes/dp/B013GTX6JI?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B013GTX6JI" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51SrUGvfzOL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Star Wars - The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI)</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Saga-Episodes/dp/B013GTX6JI?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B013GTX6JI" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$64.70</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$47.27</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__used-price"><span class="grey">Used From: </span><span class="used-price">$45.95</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Whether you're completely new to <em>Star Wars</em> or you've seen the films dozens of times, there's no better way to learn than to watch what director George Lucas and his collaborators created back in 1977. This box set features the first six episodic films, beginning with the original trilogy (<em>A New Hope</em>, <em>The Empire Strikes Back</em>, and <em>Return of the Jedi</em>) and including the prequels (<em>The Phantom Menace</em>, <em>Attack of the Clones</em>, and <em>Revenge of the Sith</em>). There are also over 40 hours of special features, including commentaries and documentaries that take fans behind the scenes of one of the most influential stories ever told. Sure you could stream the films on Disney Plus, but there are some things that everyone should own physical copies of.</p>There would be no Baby Yoda without Master Yoda.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="U70GK51575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Collectible-Minifigure/dp/B07Q2N1SJV?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07Q2N1SJV" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517TwxOjJsL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">LEGO Star Wars: Attack of The Clones Yoda 75255 Yoda Building Model and Collectible Minifigure with Lightsaber, New 2019 (1,771 Pieces)</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Collectible-Minifigure/dp/B07Q2N1SJV?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07Q2N1SJV" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$99.99</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">Too low to display</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>We still don't know how (or if) Yoda and Baby Yoda are connected beyond them being the same species, but that hasn't stopped everyone from referring to the new character by his predecessor's name. This official LEGO set lets you build the centuries-old Jedi Master using over 1700 pieces. A Yoda minifigure is included, as is an informational card that lists his age and his apprentices. </p>Porgs used to be the cutest creatures in the 'Star Wars' films.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="CF2HS21575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Last-Jedi-Life-Sized-Interactive-Action/dp/B0759HS8GK?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0759HS8GK" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41WjMDttvlL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">The Last Jedi: Life-Sized Interactive Action Porg Plush</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Last-Jedi-Life-Sized-Interactive-Action/dp/B0759HS8GK?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0759HS8GK" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$29.99</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$20.99</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Introduced in 2017's <em>Star Wars: Episode VIII </em><em>The Last Jedi</em>, porgs are bird-like creatures native to the planet Ahch-To. Before <em>The Mandalorian</em>, porgs were widely considered to be the cutest animals in <em>Star Wars</em>, with fuzzy plushes like this one flying off the shelves. Some Baby Yoda merch is on pre-order until March 2020, but porgs are still adorable and their merch is available to purchase right now.</p>This highly anticipated new video game fills in gaps between two of the films.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="34GP2E1575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Jedi-Fallen-PlayStation-Sony/dp/B07DJX3W29?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07DJX3W29" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51hbiHPzTaL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - PlayStation 4</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Jedi-Fallen-PlayStation-Sony/dp/B07DJX3W29?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07DJX3W29" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$59.99</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$59.99</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__used-price"><span class="grey">Used From: </span><span class="used-price">$53.50</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is the newest video game set in the Star Wars universe. Chronologically, the game takes place after <em>Episode III: Revenge of the Sith</em> but before <em>A New Hope</em>. It focuses on a young Jedi in training who, along with the rest of his kind, is being hunted by the Galactic Empire. <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/15/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-review" target="_blank">IGN</a> rated the game a 9 out of 10 and praised Respawn's attention to detail, brilliant animation, and well-crafted story.</p>From Princess Leia to Rey, this book is devoted to the heroines of the saga.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="AUJXZO1575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Galaxy-Character-Encyclopedia/dp/1452166315?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1452166315" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51comNfLbML.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy (Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, Art of Star Wars, SciFi Gifts for Women)</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Galaxy-Character-Encyclopedia/dp/1452166315?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1452166315" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$29.95</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$16.00</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__used-price"><span class="grey">Used From: </span><span class="used-price">$3.50</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>"Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy" by Amy Ratcliffe profiles over 75 women from all facets of Star Wars, including the films, comics, video games, and novels. It's the perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn more about dozens of dynamic heroes (and villains) who have contributed to universe and continue to make it feel real.</p>Get to know the man who started it all.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="JPQ5G21575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/George-Lucas-Brian-Jay-Jones/dp/0316257427?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0316257427" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51iy6ikqM6L.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">George Lucas: A Life</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/George-Lucas-Brian-Jay-Jones/dp/0316257427?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0316257427" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$18.99</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$9.99</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__used-price"><span class="grey">Used From: </span><span class="used-price">$3.50</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>George Lucas is the architect that built <em>Star Wars </em>into what it is today and forever changed cinema. This biography by Brian Jay Jones tells Lucas' story from the mid-1940s up to 2016, one year after <em>The Force Awakens</em> released in theaters and one year before <em>The Last Jedi</em>. Extending beyond <em>Star Wars</em>, the book paints an almost complete portrait of who George Lucas is and how the work has shaped his life.</p>Test your knowledge and gain much more from over 1,800 trivia questions.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="S8OR5I1575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Trivial-Pursuit-Knowledge-Instructions/dp/B01BOV68O0?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01BOV68O0" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51pvngUdZWL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Hasbro Trivial Pursuit: Star Wars the Black Series Edition - Test Your Knowledge with Over 1,800 Easy To Extremely Difficult Questions for Ultimate Fans - 2-4 Players - Instructions Included</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Trivial-Pursuit-Knowledge-Instructions/dp/B01BOV68O0?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01BOV68O0" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$39.99</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$21.99</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Ranging from easy to extremely difficult, this version of Hasbro's Trivial Pursuit includes questions about all of the saga films to-date. Designed for 2-4 players, the game is all about testing your fandom while also teaching you more than you ever thought you would know about <em>Star Wars</em>. Grab a few friends or family members and see which of you is really one with the Force.</p>Dive deeper into the science beneath the science fiction.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="8SEVBW1575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Science-Star-Wars-Scientific-Behind/dp/1944686282?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1944686282" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41NToOYXEYL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">The Science of Star Wars: The Scientific Facts Behind the Force, Space Travel, and More!</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Science-Star-Wars-Scientific-Behind/dp/1944686282?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1944686282" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$14.99</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$8.08</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__used-price"><span class="grey">Used From: </span><span class="used-price">$2.33</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>A pioneer in science and science fiction studies, author Mark Brake tackles questions in "The Science of Star Wars" that most fans never knew they had. What would it cost to build a Death Star, why are Wookiees hairier than humans, and could we actually live on a gas giant planet like Bespin? Grab a copy of the book for these and more interesting explorations.</p>Control the movements of your own adorable droid.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="EBWKYH1575687912" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sphero-Battle-Worn-Droid-Force-Collectors/dp/B01LY8FPKS?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01LY8FPKS" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JGdAWzB6L.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Sphero Battle-Worn Bb-8 Droid with Force Band & Collector's Edition Black Tin by Star Wars</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sphero-Battle-Worn-Droid-Force-Collectors/dp/B01LY8FPKS?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01LY8FPKS" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$199.99</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$129.99</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Most of us will never own a fully functional Astromech droid like BB-8, but this app-enabled version from Sphero is the next best thing. Steer the adorable ball using the interface on your smartphone, or turn on the autonomous mode and watch it come to life in your living room. </p><p><em>When you buy something through a link in this article Big Think earns a small affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting our team's work.</em></p>
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5 perfect gifts for fans of Nikola Tesla and his inventions
These products are sure to inspire anyone who loves the work of engineer and inventor, Nikola Tesla.
28 November, 2019
- A prolific inventor, Nikola Tesla has been dubbed "the man who invented the 20th century."
- Tesla is best known for inventing the Tesla coil and the first alternating current (AC) electric system.
- These gifts are designed to inspire engineers, scientists, and general fans of Nikola Tesla and his work.
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<p>A list of the greatest minds of all time would not be complete without a nod to "the man who invented the 20th century," Nikola Tesla. Born in modern-day Croatia in 1856, Tesla was a scientist and engineer remembered for his many brilliant ideas, designs, and inventions, including the first alternating-current electric system, radio remote control, and the Tesla Coil.</p><p>Tesla has received a major boost in popularity in recent years, thanks in no small part to the electric vehicle company that bears his name. Formerly Tesla Motors (now Tesla, Inc.), the company is led by Elon Musk, an entrepreneur and engineer who considers himself a <a href="https://bigthink.com/technology-innovation/this-elon-musk-interview-reveals-if-he-prefers-nikola-tesla-or-thomas-edison">fan of both</a> Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. But Musk isn't alone. Several decades after his death, Tesla's legacy lives on through his devoted fans and fellow thinkers who respect all that he accomplished in the name of science. If you have a Nikola Tesla fan in your life, here are 5 gifts that are sure to inspire them to uphold his legacy and invent objects and tools that will change the world.</p>
Science-themed socks are the ultimate way to let your geek flag fly.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="Y9TQII1574887054" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sock-Me-Mens-Crew-Tesla-/dp/B06W5524Z4?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B06W5524Z4" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41TOTw8jovL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Sock It To Me Men's Crew Sock - Tesla- Fits Sizes 7-13</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sock-Me-Mens-Crew-Tesla-/dp/B06W5524Z4?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B06W5524Z4" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$11.50</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$11.50</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Wearing a shirt with Tesla's face on it says that you think he's cool, but wearing Tesla-themed socks puts you on another level. Generating static on the carpet and shocking family members is much more fun with these on.</p>Easier than building the real thing, this Tesla Coil model has lots of cool functions.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="7P80521574887054" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Joytech-Loudspeaker-Wireless-Transmission-Experiment/dp/B0794P2MB1?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0794P2MB1" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41UyXyPgoqL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Joytech Music Tesla Coil Acrylic Base Shell Arc Plasma Loudspeaker Wireless Transmission Experiment Desktop Toy Model (YS03)</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Joytech-Loudspeaker-Wireless-Transmission-Experiment/dp/B0794P2MB1?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0794P2MB1" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$79.99</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Illuminate nearby bulbs, play music, and enjoy the spinning light show with this Tesla Coil model. The product comes pre-assembled and is as easy as plugging in a cable and hitting a switch. Science teachers and other reviewers on Amazon say that while the speaker isn't made for parties, the model provides hours of fun and is a great way to visualize Tesla's experiments.</p>No work bench or desk is complete without a bust of the great scientist.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="4A5WJS1574887054" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nikola-Tesla-Bust-Statue-Bronze/dp/B01CIZMW82?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01CIZMW82" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31EboEpcEPL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">Nikola Tesla Bust Statue Cold Cast Bronze 7 1/2 Inch Tall</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nikola-Tesla-Bust-Statue-Bronze/dp/B01CIZMW82?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01CIZMW82" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$39.83</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$39.83</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Standing 7.5 inches tall and weighing 2 pounds, this highly detailed cold cast bronze bust of Nikola Tesla brings its owner face to face with their inspiration. According to reviewers, the base is covered with felt so it doesn't slide or scratch the surface beneath. The production process involves adding a bronze powder to resin and pouring it into a mold. The final casting is lighter (and cheaper) than solid metal, but the detail still shines through. It's like having your mentor there as you study and create.</p>Tesla fans can keep a tiny Nikola close by with this custom LEGO minifigure.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="8I7K861574887054" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Nikola-Tesla-Working-Electricity/dp/B07QGGZW47?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07QGGZW47" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/416JKaKT%2BtL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">LEGO Nikola Tesla Working with Electricity - Custom Famous Inventor Inventing Minifigure</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Nikola-Tesla-Working-Electricity/dp/B07QGGZW47?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07QGGZW47" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$19.99</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>Made by a company called ThemToys, this custom LEGO figure depicts the inventor in experimenting with electricity in his lab. The set includes the Tesla figure, an electricity holder, and an electricity tower. The scene can be displayed on a desk, mantle, bookcase, or anywhere the innovative spirit of Nikola Tesla is needed.</p>Learn more about Tesla's work in his own words.
<div class="rm-shortcode amazon-assets-widget" data-rm-shortcode-id="INXIVZ1574887054" contenteditable="false"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Inventions-Autobiography-Nikola-Tesla/dp/1603866035?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1603866035" target="_blank"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51jMffpcaEL.jpg" class="amazon-assets-widget__image"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__description"> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__title" style="display: block;">My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla</div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__by-amazon"><!-- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Inventions-Autobiography-Nikola-Tesla/dp/1603866035?SubscriptionId=AKIAJGTABWIBL2VADPUA&tag=bigthink00-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1603866035" target="_blank">by now at amazone</a> --></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__list-price"><span class="grey">List Price: </span><span class="list-price">$4.97</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__new-price"><span class="grey">New From: </span><span class="new-price">$4.97</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> <div class="amazon-assets-widget__used-price"><span class="grey">Used From: </span><span class="used-price">$3.72</span> <span class="grey">in Stock</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <p>There have been many books written about the life and works of Nikola Tesla, but this is the closest we will get to hearing it directly from the source. Originally published in 1919, this autobiography was compiled and edited by Ben Johnston. The primary sources were articles that Tesla wrote for a magazine called "The Electrical Experimenter." The book is divided into six parts, beginning with a chapter on Tesla wrote on his early life, and concluding with a discussion of "The Art of Telautomatics." Even if some of the details go over their heads, it's a must-have for any Nikola Tesla fan.</p><p><em>When you buy something through a link in this article Big Think earns a small affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting our team's work.</em></p>
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