Replogle Globes Forester Globe, Antique Ocean, 9-Inch Diameter

Globe size is accurate. Detailing on the globe looks good from far but don't get too close because it looks really cheap. I also thought that the frame would be made of metal but it is plastic. Similarly the base is made of lightweight wood so the globe can tip over when being handled by children and requires two hands to turn it (one to hold the base and one to spin the globe.)

It is as advertised.It says the meridian is plastic right there in the description.People need to read and know what they are buying.It is not flimsy and doesn't look cheap at all.It looks very nice on my office desk and contrary to the opinion written earlier, does not require two hands to turn the globe.I personally tested this once I got mine and it turned very easily with one hand without using the other hand to support the base.The felt pads on the bottom of a solid wood base held it in place as the globe spinned.

Nice coloring, mimics topography, a legend for population centers, soft felt on the base to prevent scratches, and made very well for that price (aside from the taped line along the hemisphere, which is clearly visible in the photo).

4 stars from me.

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