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LED Blow on/off Candle

This 'candle' is actually an LED light that simulates the feel of candlelight through a flickering effect. The candle body is made from plastic but is covered with a waxy coating to give it more of a realistic candle-like feel. These candles are similar to the Flameless Wax Candle with one major difference - they actually turn off when you blow on them. By responding to the puff of air caused by blowing on them, the LED turns off and conversely, also turns on when you blow on it in the off state. They have a master switch on the bottom to enable this functionality. The candles run on 2 AA batteries that can last up to 300 hours. Dimensions: diameter - 3 inches, height - 4, 5 or 6 inches.

LED Blow on/off Candle
MSRP $10.00
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Brand ThinkGeek
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Pros:
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Safer than real candles
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turns off and on when you blow on it
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waxy coating makes it more realistic
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burns for 300 hours
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Inexpensive. Save money compared to burning candles
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Healthier than real candles (no smoke)
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candles are obviously fake when you get close enough
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Don't match the aroma of real candles
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This report was started August 30, 2007 at 3:47 pm by Amanie
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1.  avatar Amanie said:

I think this is pretty cool, I especially like the ability to turn it on and off by blowing on it.
Aug 30, 2007 3:51pm
2.  avatar Omar said:

Why would anyone want this over a real candle? I can think of 2 reasons: 1. they're allergic to wax, or 2: they've been previously convicted of arson and aren't allowed matches in their jail cell.
Aug 30, 2007 3:55pm
3.  avatar Amanie said:

Or how about: 3. pets and kids shouldn't be around an open flame, 4. no wax drippings, 5. no matches, 6. no 'soot' to ruin the look of the candle
Aug 30, 2007 4:04pm
4.  avatar Omar said:

Well you know what. Candles have served people well for thousands of years, why fix what aint broke! And ruin the look of the candle? I think the tackiness of the LED does enough on its own.
Aug 30, 2007 4:08pm
5.  avatar Erik said:

What ain't broke? Read this first. Candles can be dangerous if left unattended. I had a candle ruin one of my speaker grills because I stupidly had one placed on top of my speaker and the wax dripped down. I like this electric candle. Maybe they should add scent as well. There was a reason Edison invented a light bulb.
Aug 30, 2007 4:22pm
6.  avatar Omar said:

There was a reason God invented fire.
Aug 30, 2007 4:25pm
7.  avatar Erik said:

I don't think that's the next logical point in the argument. Let's get back on track. Candles = dangerous. LED candles = the future. QED
Aug 30, 2007 4:27pm
8.  avatar shavenwarthog said:

You can get a similar item at the 99c Store here in CA. It's a little disc with flickering flame-yellow LED, inside a 6" paper globe. It's amazing, fun, and a fantastic deal for 99c.
May 21, 2008 7:19pm
9.  avatar KoKoMo said:

7. The current craze for candles is responsible for a huge increase in home fires in the last few years.

8. Burning candles create smoke, and aren't good for your lungs, especially if you are an asthmatic.

9. Omar is an attention-starved idiot.
Jul 22, 2008 9:09pm
10.  avatar Omar said:

I agree with the idiot part, but not sure about the attention-starved :(
Jul 23, 2008 10:52am
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Amanie

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August 30, 2007
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ProSCORE
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Pros

  • Safer than real candles
  • turns off and on when you blow on it
  • waxy coating makes it more realistic
  • burns for 300 hours
  • Inexpensive. Save money compared to burning candles

Cons

  • candles are obviously fake when you get close enough
  • Don't match the aroma of real candles

Comments

"I think this is pretty cool, I especially like the ability to turn it on and off by blowing on it."
"Or how about: 3. pets and kids shouldn't be around an open flame, 4. no wax drippings, 5. no matches, 6. no 'soot' to ruin the look of the candle"
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Erik

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Pros

  • Safer than real candles
  • turns off and on when you blow on it
  • waxy coating makes it more realistic
  • burns for 300 hours
  • Inexpensive. Save money compared to burning candles

Cons

  • Don't match the aroma of real candles

Comments

"What ain't broke? Read this first. Candles can be dangerous if left unattended. I had a candle ruin one of my speaker grills because I stupidly had one placed on top of my speaker and the wax dripped down. I like this electric candle. Maybe they should add scent as well. There was a reason Edison invented a light bulb."
"I don't think that's the next logical point in the argument. Let's get back on track. Candles = dangerous. LED candles = the future. QED"
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KoKoMo

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July 22, 2008
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Pros

  • Safer than real candles
  • Healthier than real candles (no smoke)

Cons

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Comments

"7. The current craze for candles is responsible for a huge increase in home fires in the last few years.

8. Burning candles create smoke, and aren't good for your lungs, especially if you are an asthmatic.

9. Omar is an attention-starved idiot."
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compagent

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November 1, 2009
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  • Safer than real candles

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