The EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles do exactly what they say on the box. Loosely based on the MNVDs worn by the US Armed Forces and shady CIA field operatives, they essentially let you see in the dark using infrared technology. The right goggle is fitted to an LCD display monocle similar to the viewfinder on a camcorder.
The left goggle, which is just plastic, can be flipped up to allow you to see when the device is switched off (although you’ll presumably be in the dark at the time, which kind of defeats the purpose).ĭespite their somewhat high-tech appearance, the EyeClops couldn’t be easier to operate: simply fit the adjustable strap over your head, switch them on, and you’re ready to roll. You can choose between green or black-and-white viewing modes, but for old school authenticity, you’ve got to go for the former. There are two sensitivity levels: Stealth Mode, which allows you to see at close quarters, and Surveillance Mode, which allegedly grants a viewing range of up to 50 feet.
We suspect this might be a tad generous, but the device does offer good visibility and the images it projects are suitably sharp. (While there are no focusing options for the vision-impaired, the goggles have been designed to fit over most glasses.)įrankly, you’d have to be blinder than an eye-plucked Cyclops not to see the fun offered by this product. From spooking buddies in the dark to enacting stealth-action video games, the potential for juvenile shenanigans is almost limitless. According to the press release, they also “take spotlight tiggy to a whole new level”. We haven’t the faintest idea what 'spotlight tiggy' is, but it sounds awesome. They also make a good parenting tool for checking sleeping babies at night, although we found the Buffalo Bill look tends to freak them out a bit. In terms of build quality the EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles are a hard product to fault.
We were particularly impressed with how comfortable the goggles were, especially when you consider they’ve been designed to fit all ages and head sizes. (They will therefore make ideal props for plays, short movies and other creative endeavours.) They also look surprisingly authentic, with no obtrusive logos or tacky colour schemes to spoil the effect.
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