The Luminous Globe
The gift that lights up at night. Build this wooden globe by hand, then switch on its warm glow.
The Luminous Globe
- 70,000+shipped orderssince 2019
- Ships fromthe U.S.free, in 2–7 days
- 24/7Build Supportfree spare parts
“Have built a number of these and this one was one of the best. We have it plugged in often at night and it looks impressive I am told.”See all 10 reviews
THE BUILD
180 pieces. One warm glow.
Hours well spent
Every piece fitted by hand, one calm evening at a time.
It doesn't go in a drawer
A translucent map that glows warm when the lights go down.
Build it. Then explore it.
Gears, a knob and a 3× magnifier to explore the map city by city.
And that’s only half the story.
Why it beats the usual gift
The safe choice gets the job done. The right one feels like you actually know him.
| The usual gift | TheWoodGiant |
|---|---|
| Opened in four seconds | Hours of calm, hands-on building |
| Another screen, another charger | A warm glow instead of another screen |
| Nothing to actually do with it | A night lamp they'll actually use |
| In a drawer by January | Nearly a foot tall on the shelf |
| "I didn't know what to get you" | "You clearly thought about this" |
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- US/UK Delivery Time: 2-7 business days.
- International Delivery Time: 5-10 business days.
- All orders are shipped within 1-2 business days after purchase.
Features
How it's made
High-tech laser cutting minimizes the cutting burr, smooths the edges and ensures the accuracy of the pieces, making it easier to assemble the build.
Made of natural, lightweight, and non-toxic material.
Multi-layered wood sheets are durable during and after building.
FAQs
How hard is it to build?
Every model is a press-fit build with illustrated step-by-step instructions, so no experience is needed. Build times run from about two to five hours depending on the model. Recommended for ages 14+, or younger builders with an adult.
Does it actually fire? What’s included?
Yes. Once built, it fires rubber bands at the included targets. Rubber bands and targets are already in the box, so you won’t need to buy them separately.
Do I need glue, tools or anything else?
No glue, no tools. Every piece press-fits by hand. The only extra is a touch of wax on the moving parts, and a candle stub or petroleum jelly works perfectly.
What if a piece is missing or breaks?
No worries. If a piece is missing or breaks during the build, just email us and we’ll send you the replacement part free of charge.
What if I get stuck during the build?
We’re here to help. Just email us at info@thewoodgiant.com with the step or piece you’re having trouble with and our support team will help you through it.
When will it arrive?
Orders ship from the U.S. and typically arrive within 2–7 business days. Shipping is free, and you’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships.
I purchased for a father day gift, the finished model looks great. It really well designed and crafted with good instruction. My father enjoyed making it so much he brought himself another design
It's probably complicated for me how ever it wasn't for me so my stepdad found it satisfyingly satisfied. I bought this for my stepdad who has vascular dementia (he's been a carpenter his whole life) and thus keeps his mind active for hours and hours.
So worth the build for him when he sees the outcome. He loves these things
I love these puzzles. You need to make sure that everything is smooth and the candle vax is used generously. Once finished, you have a lovely globe that doubles as a nightlight.
Bought a gift for a child of 9 years, collects with his parents, sent a photo in the process-they really like it, I'll add a review)
Bought as a gift for my uncle & he actually enjoyed building it with his son! Saw it a few weeks after it was done and it looked so cool. Thx
Have built a number of these and this one was one of the best. We have it plugged in often at night and it looks impressive I am told. Probably try a smaller one first but if you take your time and follow the instructions you should complete it.
A great model for my son to build but he needed help doing some of the fiddly bits.
Although you don’t need to glue anything it’ll be useful if you’ve been a bit heavy handed!
Only major problem was a faulty USB power cable which locks in and resulted in taking the base apart to release it. Thankfully it wasn’t the light ring inside the globe which would have been difficult to reach!
All in all a great kit and would have been 5* if the USB cable wasn’t faulty.
Broke 3 pieces but super glue was a savior.
Instructions could be just a little bit clearer.
Overall good product.
Looks great complete
Looks great on the side board
The instructions are easy to follow, also there is a walkthrough video, found this very helpful. I would recommend this product to anyone. when its light is on at night its worth all the effort.