The brainchild of Gearsvibe, the 3D Metal Puzzle Plasma Spider Lamp is a 627-piece kit that, when successfully constructed, results in your very own blade-footed spider with a plasma ball for an abdomen. They call it a puzzle, but it’s not really a puzzle because it comes with assembly instructions. Although now that I think about it, even with those, its assembly will probably still be a puzzle to me.
Currently, an already-funded Kickstarter campaign, your pledge of $79 (early bird) or $99 will get you a kit when they begin shipping in March 2024. I’ve got to say I have a previous iteration of their spider (sans plasma ball) but have not begun assembly yet. I probably have already managed to lose some of the little pieces, though.
The spider also has moveable and posable legs and two LED eyes. I’ve never actually owned a plasma ball before, but I’ve always wanted one ever since playing with them every time I went to Spencer’s as a teen. Those were the days, weren’t they? The days when you thought a plasma ball was just the bedroom accessory you would need in the future to impress the ladies.
With over 17 years of writing experience, Jonathan has had a passion for all things tech-related, ever since watching Inspector Gadget as a child. He's disassembled countless appliances and managed to put a few back together, and one still works. When not writing, he can often be found playing video games or accidentally hurting himself in the garage.