I was at the Swap Meet on Sunday with my boy, and he wandered over to a little importer stand and picked up a package of “Laser Finger Beams”.
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Now, maybe I’m wrong, but these looked an AWFUL LOT like the “super bright” ones I just bought and reviewed…
With Alec’s permission, we did a little side by side comparison. “Super Brights” on top, “Laser Fingers” on bottom.
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So, Laser fingers feature a somewhat cheaper construction:
They are one piece, no replacing batteries.
They use a smaller size button battery.
The switch and battery contacts are of cheaper design.
Catching a pack with $3 that has been burning a hole in his pocket, they clocked in at just a shade cheaper as well.
However, they also have straps instead of the clamps, which would allow them to be attached to a much larger range of items.
That’s all fine and dandy, but how do they stack up?
Once again, “Super Bright” on top, “Laser Finger” on bottom.
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Red was noticeably dimmer than it’s “Super Bright” counterpart, but White was much brighter. All in all, I’ld say they stack up rather well…
Again throwing together our Lindberg Skull for a quick setup.
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One might be concerned with the smaller batteries equating to shorter life span…
However, if Talia’s kids meal variety is anything to judge by, that’s not a problem. (we still had a few of those in the drawer, and other than the character design, they are identical to the laser fingers)
And, a quick search on the internet reveals these things are REALLY, REALLY CHEAP. WITH shipping, clocking in at under $.50 ea. (or cheaper if you can manage the bulk)
That’s a heck of a deal. I’ve heard some reports of them being in various dollar stores as well. That would be approaching Treat prices…
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