World Space Week: celebrate the Space Age!
World Space Week begins on Monday 4th October, and is an official celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. Our Space Age collection was created in a similar spirit, with designer Jan Konopka saying "I really wanted to create something that honoured humankind's attempt to further understand our planet and the universe”.
Here are some of the most popular items from our Space Age range, ready to inspire and delight the next generation of space enthusiasts. Plus, scroll to the bottom to take a sneak peek behind the design!
String of LED lights
This cool set of lights features rockets, planets and astronauts, perfect for the bedroom of any young space fan. The lights are battery powered, so they can be hung up anywhere you like without relying on a plug socket.
String of LED space rocket lights, £9.95
Jumbo bag
No Rex London bestseller list would be complete without a jumbo bag, and this one is no exception. Our jumbo bags are roomy and strong, and are made from recycled plastics. This one is ideal for stashing toys away in the kids’ bedroom or nursery.
Space Age jumbo bag, £4.95
Children’s water bottle
This handy bottle has an integrated straw and a carry handle, making it the perfect choice for keeping kids happy and hydrated, while helping them not spill their water everywhere.
Space Age kids water bottle, £6.95
Rocket night light
This sweet rocket night light emits a soft glow, ideal for helping little ones drift off to sleep, dreaming of the stars. Being battery powered, this light can be placed anywhere with no wires to worry about.
Rocket night light, £5.95
Nesting snack boxes
All good things come in threes, including these snack boxes! With a range of sizes, no sharp edges, and a handy nesting design for easy storage, these snack boxes are the stars of lunchtime.
Space Age snack boxes (set of three), £5.95
Reusable snack bags
For a space-saving (pun not intended) snacktime alternative, why not try these cool rocket snack bags? They’re reusable, resealable, and a pack of three is less than £3!
Space Age snack bags (set of three), £2.95
Hanging wall chart
Something the grown-ups will covet for their rooms, this Space Age wall hanging is packed with stylish retro design and loads of fascinating space facts, from lunar phases to space vehicle stats.
Space Age wall chart, £16.95
Sticker sheets
There’s just something about stickers that kids can’t get enough of, whether they’re decorating school books or just temporarily customising their clothes. This sticker set contains three large sheets, featuring planets, rockets, stars and astronauts.
Space Age stickers (three sheets), £2.95
Want to see what went into creating our Space Age design? Take a look behind the scenes!
Explore the full Space Age collection, with more than 70 fun and practical products for the mini astronaut in your life.
