Stuff We Want: Toodour Snowflake Projector, the White Christmas Your Forecast Won't Give You
"christmas forecast" is rising on Google Trends. If the sky won't snow on your house, two light heads will.
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Google Trends has christmas forecast rising this morning, and the news isn't great for snow fans. Weather.com says this year's record-strong El Niño is cutting white Christmas odds in places like Chicago and the Northeast, and a Milwaukee station is already calling for a green one.
You can't argue with El Niño. You can argue with your front yard.
The Toodour Snowflake Christmas Projector has two light heads, and each one swivels a full 360 degrees. Aim them at the house, the garage or the big tree out front and they cast moving white snowflakes across the whole thing. The listing says it has 4 dynamic snowflake patterns.
Toodour recommends setting it 10 to 20 feet back for the clearest, brightest picture. Toodour says the double-head design covers a bigger area than a single head.
Setup is three ways: push the stake into the lawn, set it on the ground or screw it to a wall. The projector itself is rated for outdoor use. The power adapter isn't waterproof, so keep that tucked somewhere dry.
There's a timer built in: hold the adapter button for 3 seconds and it runs 6 hours on, 18 hours off, every day. It switches on in the evening without you walking out in socks to plug it in.
It works indoors too. A bedroom ceiling full of drifting snowflakes is a strong move for a kid who's been asking about snow since Halloween.
Who it's for
- Green Christmas zones that want the snowy look anyway.
- People who hate ladders. No gutter clips, no roof.
- Gift shoppers shopping for the neighbor who goes all-in on the yard.
Who should skip it
- You want real flakes in the air. That's a snow machine.
- Your HOA has opinions about lights.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two heads, each adjustable 360 degrees.
- Stake, ground or wall mounting.
- Built-in 6-hours-on, 18-hours-off timer.
Cons
- The adapter needs to stay dry.
- Best results from 10 to 20 feet away, so small spaces may not fit.
Pros and cons are our read of the features on the listing, not a hands-on test.
How it compares
Vs. the 1byone snow machine: the machine puts flakes in the air. The projector paints them on the house every night with no fluid.
Finish the look indoors: the Springlift rotating Christmas tree stand shows off every side of the tree.
More for the season: our Christmas gift picks, plus Black Friday on Nov 27 and Cyber Monday on Nov 30.
FAQ
Will it be a white Christmas this year?
Weather.com says the strong El Niño lowers the odds in much of the Midwest and Northeast. The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts a white Christmas for the Northeast, Intermountain region and Alaska. Long-range forecasts can change.
How many snowflake patterns are there?
Four dynamic snowflake patterns.
How far away should it go?
Toodour recommends 10 to 20 feet for a clear, bright picture.
Can it go outside?
Yes. The projector is rated for outdoor use, but the power adapter isn't waterproof.
The verdict
The verdict: hand-picked for everyone the forecast skipped. If the sky won't snow on your house, a projector will.
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