Small World Toys Nature - Inflatable Topographical Globe, 16"

I bought this around September to use as a learning tool for my 2nd grade homeschooler, so I've had it in use for 3 - 4 months. It's just as clear as when I bought it. I don't let it be used as a toy, so I can't say if the applied colors would come off with harsh use, but it's held up to lots of handling and bouncing around when dropped a few times.Easy to read, no blurring or fuzzy lines. Color is strong and consistent with no fading. Absolutely no leaking. I waited to write a review to be sure on that point.South Sudan is on there, being the newest country, this makes it as politically current as possible. There are capitols sighted as well, which is great, this was an important point for me! Though there are no dots for precise capitol location indicators, I don't feel it's an issue in my opinion. LOTS of directional information, such as degrees and tropic lines, etc. that is well beyond a 2nd grade level. I would recommend this for ANY grade.HIGHLY recommend, even if it got damaged in some way (there is a clear patch included for that) I would buy this globe again in a heartbeat.

Very nice inflatable globe!!! It is so detailed and pretty. My husband even learned where a few places are for the first time lol! Nice quality. We use it as a beach ball in the pool and it’s a great conversation piece !

It doesn't have to sit out, can be put away when not in use. It's much thicker material than cheap beach balls. I wouldn't let my kids play with it outside because I'm hoping to get several years use out of it. Didn't fog when inflated by mouth, has the pinch-to-inflate/deflate for easy use, and is a good size for showing the countries, oceans, continents & terrains. Would definitely purchase again!

the 3 year old and myself wish the ocean was blue, not clear. topography details are awesome. a child can see mountains, jungle, rivers etc. and make sense of where animals live. it would be more giftable if it came in a cute bag or better box but overall it's awesome. we have a real globe but it's heirloom so we don't want her to touch it yet. this globe has held it's original air, easily blown up by gramma, for 4 months. she's kicked it a few times even. great product. i wish they made one of the moon and other planets. this globe has a nub at the top where you could run a string through and hang it.

Good construction and quality materials. Not only does it look cool but stands up to regular all purpose pre-schooler use. All the others puncture the first time they hit a rock or sharp corner. My son must have booted this around house/park a million times by now and it's still going strong.

It’s a great product. I think we got a defective one, though. We bought ours on warehouse deal certified, but it doesn’t hold air. I don’t know if that is a defect or just this one that got returned 🤷🏻‍♀️

I think it's a great idea, but after I blew it up all the way, it started to very slowly leak air. I'll have to figure out where the hole is and tape it.

I love this globe. It offers a view of the world for children at play. It’s soft so can hang around in the house without being too destructive. It holds its air. I’ve bought three.