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Lava Lamps

Valveglow

Valveglow

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Might seem silly...OK, it is silly. But it is indirectly related and often vintage:

Though I do not own one, I am fascinated by how many AK threads I have seen with photos that show a lava lamp in the audio set up.

OK, then, show off your lave lamps!!!:yes:
 
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This is a Century model from 1976, one of my favorite styles from the original american made lamps... You should check out oozinggoo.com, there is a wealth of info about lava lamps there...
 

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I bought mine on a lark many years ago but after a few enjoyable nostalgic moments, it went into a closet. Couldn't stand the idea of a perfectly good LL going to waste... :D... so a couple years ago I turned an extra bedroom into a vintage room, dusted the LL off and let her flow.

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I've never had one but I really want one. I saw a picture once where the the water was green and the "lava" was black. I've always wanted that style but never found it anywhere.
 
ra7c7er said:
I've never had one but I really want one. I saw a picture once where the the water was green and the "lava" was black. I've always wanted that style but never found it anywhere.
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This site is wild (just found it)! I did find a clear liquid with black lave, but no green and black. However, there are wild variations of twister lamps, Tesla looking lamps, etc. Not vintage, but really cool!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=_k61aPJuLa6V8eGoMWB_6w&bvm=bv.62578216,d.dmQ
 
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After the initial vertical volcanic blast and resultant downward flow, lava can definitely move sideways...
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It all makes perfect sense now. Since the "ivvb" has already happened, I'm going to place my lamp on it's side as it should be. I don't see what could go wrong with this plan. :D
 
I always thought Lava Lamps were kind of "lame" when they were first around in the 70's. I guess I never got stoned enough to sit in front of one staring at it. ;)

Lately though, I think they are kind of neat. The S.O. bought one a few years ago because she thinks they are cool. I have to agree now. They are pretty cool.
 
A vertical version of yours dowey. Given to us as a wedding gift in 1973. Waiting for the "ivvb" to occur.


 
Got a couple about. Don't use them much, but they are cool.

But they only go well with old receivers. It's uncool to use them with separates. :D
 
My lava lamp, while in the same room, is as far from my stereo as it could be. But there is a plasma globe right next to my stereo components.
Wish I would have kept the RS color organ I had. Prices for those (color organs in general) have skyrocketed lately.
 
I stop in this Thrift store on my sales route regularly. I scored a Micro Seiki mb 14 there once. Last time there was a Pair of matching Lava Lamps. $15.oo each. I'd have grabbed them, but the color was a blue liquid with green wax and kind of looked like snot.

If they're there next time I'm through I may get them, if only the color was different.
 
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