Astro Lava Lamp The Original - Violet/Red

Just absolutely amazing once the lamp heats up and the wax inside works it's magic moving up and down majestically. I find it very captivating to watch and is a real feature in our living room especially when switched on when completely dark. A real talking point with guests who are instantly drawn to it with its vibrant colours. Would look good in a bedroom too. These lamps appeal to all ages especially children who are enthralled by it and find the floating blobs of wax very amusing. Handy that they come in a choice of colours to suit different preferences. Comes in three pieces - cap, actual lamp and stand. If moving lamp around, it will be far easier if you disassemble those parts first rather than run the risk of dropping and potentially damaging a part as they are not permanently fixed and just sit loosely on one another. Of a very sturdy construction that will ensure a long life. My parents have one that is 30 years old at least and is still going strong!! Well worth purchasing as an interesting focal point in any room!

This is my first lava lamp, I decided to go for a brand with pedigree in making them and I’m very happy with it. It’s well made machined aluminium, quite heavy and looks classy. Some points to note though, the lamp is in three separate pieces the glass bottle just sits on the base and could easily be knocked/toppled so it won’t be suitable to keep within reach of pets/kids. It also gets very warm in use so touching it when on is not a good idea. It takes a few thermal cycles to really start giving the desired effect, but after the first few uses it seems to get up to speed more quickly and the colours and motions of the lava are very soothing to watch. It comes with two bulbs the first one only lasted for one use which was very disappointing but the second one has been working well with no issues. I’ve bought a couple of spare bulbs from another brand but matching the same electrical output as the originals as back up. MATHMOS bulbs are way too expensive for a consumable item. I think it’s important to allow the lamp to fully warm up when switched on and then fully cool after switching off to prolong both bulb life and improve the lava flow with repeated usage. I also think switching the unit with the inline cable switch is safer for the bulb than leaving the inline switch always on and switching on and off via the mains socket outlet. I’m sure that’s how I blew my first bulb. Some people have complained about the bubbles that are visible in the glass, there are some on mine but they are very small and you really have to be very close to the lamp to notice anything. With the lamp in a sensible location in normal use I think the effect of this lamp is beautiful. I have the blue/green colours and I really love the effect it gives. It’s very vibrant and the lava flow is slightly different every time you use it. It is an expensive item for what is basically a novelty lamp, but being make in the UK from quality materials and considering how beautiful it looks I can only say I am very happy with it and I would buy it again if required, with no hesitation.

Really happy with my Astro lamp. I've had generic lava lamps since I was a kid, but I've never had an Astro lamp from the creators themselves. I figured the higher price point was largely due to the fact they're OG lava lamps, but it's actually FAR more too it. These are not a cheap novelty lamp, these feel really sturdy and high quality. These are hand made in the UK which is the biggest reason I got it over a generic lamp. I noticed the fluid dynamics of the Goo inside behave very differently to generic lava lamps I've used in the past. The lava itself behaves far more randomly and interesting rather than just a cycle of up and down blobs like the cheaper ones do. Possibly due to a superior formula and also perhaps due to the lower lamp temperature used to allow this particular formula they use to function without such high heat output. I imagine it's likely the case cheaper knock off uses a generic formula of lava and to function, needs higher temperatures, tbose higher temperatures force the lava to behave in much more cyclical patterns and motions. Just a theory. The lamp is also very big. Put on some pink Floyd and stare at this with the lights off and it is very cool journey. Also, the packaging was beautifully done. Very well packaged and very satisfying to unbox. As far as unboxings go, this was a treat! Lastly, it came with two free bulbs! Special bulbs for this lamp.

I absolutely love my Mathmos lava lamp in purple and orange. It is such a beautiful piece and really brings a warm relaxing vibe to the room. The orange wax actually looks more like a reddy pink when it floats near the top which is a lovely surprise and gives it a nice contrast against the purple liquid. It takes about an hour to fully warm up but once it gets going the lava flows smoothly and is really soothing to watch. Perfect for winding down in the evening. The quality is excellent too. It feels really well made and the chrome base and cap look absolutely stunning. It has that classic retro look but still fits in nicely with modern decor. Overall I am so happy with it. It is a stylish calming addition to my space and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a bit of atmosphere.

I looked at various lava lamps, including obviously the cheaper versions, however I decided on the original - Mathmos. You can feel the quality of this lamp when you put it together - very pleased with it. They even give you a spare additional bulb!

This lamp is superb. Well-packed and easy to assemble. Unfortunately, the bulb failed on Christmas Day. I fitted the spare and contacted the supplier. Intially, they said the free spare bulb would now be covered by the one year guarentee. This morning, two FREE bulbs were delivered. I think that's absolutely great.

The packaging is very sturdy and the graphics are really retro and bright!! The product was really well supported inside and couldn't move around in transit. The metal work was very well polished, with no finger prints which is a sign of good attention to detail. The glass bottle was of an equal standard which was nice to see. The bulb was packaged in a very good quality cardboard box with nice design. I installed the bulb as instructed in the manual. I plugged in the lamp and turned it on. The lamp illuminated with a beautiful glow, and after approx 1.5 hrs the lava lamp became fully active. It was used for about 3 hrs then turned off. The next day I turned the lamp on and flashed then went off. I tested the fuse in the lamp plug, and that was ok, and the wall socket worked ok so the bulb had gone in less than 5hr. The paperwork says the bulb is part of the guarantee so I will be attempting to contact method Ltd. I notice Mathmos charges £9 + for 1 bulb yet on Amazon I can get 8 for £10. All in all tho I would recommend this product to anybody wanting a super retro look for a room with an original name brand!! Built to last with options to change your colour bottles of you fancy variety.

Purchased as an Xmas gift for my lovely partner. We followed instructions to the letter when setting it up. Power it up and it was looking fabulous once the wax had started to flow after a few hours. Was on for maximum 6 hours. Switch off overnight. Switched it back on the following day and oh dear, why is it not lighting up. Obviously, the GU10 lamp has died! Swapped it for the spare that came with it. All working again but for how long who knows! I would give this product a five-star review if it didn't have this lamp overheating issue which others have also complained about. I can only assume the lamp is exceeding its operating temperature rating due to the heat rise in the enclosed space of the base. I am an engineer and might run some thermal measurements test to what temperature it reaches at the lamp surface, body, and externally. I use to have an original 60s lava lamp which had a small standard filament lamp and that thing lasted for years, even if it was on 24/7. So this leaves us with a dilemma: 1) Should we return the unit as its not really fit for the advertised purpose. 2) Should we try to obtain a high grade GU10 lamp that won't burn out after one use! Any suggestions are welcome? 3) Modify it to use a standard BS/ES mini filament lamp. Come on Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp, you need to do better. Has this product actually been thermally tested or are you just supplying it with rubbish GU10 halogen bulbs.