{"product_id":"kit-blob-classique","title":"Classic Blob Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe kit to keep it alive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Petri dishes, everything you need to wake up your \u003cem\u003ePhysarum polycephalum\u003c\/em\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003esubculture it multiple times\u003c\/strong\u003e on fresh agar for about two months — plus \u003cstrong\u003etwo experiments\u003c\/strong\u003e to get a taste of what the blob can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×2 dormant sclerotia\u003c\/strong\u003e of the strain of your choice, in a sterile tube — 1 spare, just in case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×4 sterile Petri dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 × 60 mm (waking and subculturing) · 2 × 90 mm (growth and experiments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×3 doses of lab-grade agar\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 dose = 2 × 90 mm dishes (or 3 × 60 mm dishes), to be diluted in 55 mL of boiling water and poured to a depth of 4 mm\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e×15 g of organic rolled oats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×2 bottles of dye\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e1 blue (E133)\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003e1 red (E122)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×6 precision tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: precision tweezers, small spatula, large spatula, pipette (for dosing the dye), and \u003cstrong\u003e×2 cookie cutters Ø 1.8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — one per experiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×4 filter papers Ø 90 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — to re-sclerotize your blob when you want to put it on pause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×3 printed protocol cards\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeping it alive · \u003cstrong\u003ethe choice\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003ethe colored diffusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYour two included experiments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. The choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo foods, same distance from your blob: which one does it reach first? The card tells you what to take from your kitchen and how to place both portions so the comparison is fair. It's the simplest manipulation to start — and the first time you see your blob \u003cem\u003echoose\u003c\/em\u003e, you don't forget it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. The colored diffusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micro-drop of dye, \u003cstrong\u003eblue on one side, red on the other\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the blob's network of veins becomes visible: you can see the cytoplasm flowing back and forth inside, the two colors crossing and sometimes meeting in the same vein. It is the most spectacular experiment to photograph. \u003cem\u003eBoth bottles and the pipette are in the box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go further? The \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-decouverte\"\u003eDiscovery Blob Kit\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to \u003cstrong\u003e4 experiments\u003c\/strong\u003e with the U-trap and the optimal network; the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-lab\"\u003eBlob Lab Kit\u003c\/a\u003e goes up to \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e and adds the labyrinth, the strain race, and the Tokyo network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy four dishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blob does not die of old age: it dies when its agar runs out. The solution is called \u003cstrong\u003esubculturing\u003c\/strong\u003e — you take a piece and place it on a fresh dish. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-solo\"\u003eSolo Blob Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, with its two dishes, allows you to do this \u003cstrong\u003eonce\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here you have \u003cstrong\u003efour, and enough to pour them twice\u003c\/strong\u003e — that's eight dishes in total, enough to keep subculturing for about two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e60 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e dishes are for starting and subculturing, the \u003cstrong\u003e90 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e ones for letting it spread and conducting experiments — one per manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your blob strain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Tom\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our hero strain: the \u003cem\u003ePhysarum polycephalum\u003c\/em\u003e sent to the International Space Station by the CNES with Thomas Pesquet (2021). Bright yellow, vigorous network. Perfect for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Physarum polycephalum\u003c\/strong\u003e — An isolate of the same species, from the other hemisphere. Just as fascinating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame price, your choice\u003c\/strong\u003e — the strain does not change the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this kit for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren ages 7 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e, as a birthday or Christmas gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a science project to share over several weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurious minds\u003c\/strong\u003e who have already woken up a blob and want to keep it alive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeens and adults\u003c\/strong\u003e who prefer raising rather than experimenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiology students\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur guarantees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003e100% wake-up guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e — if nothing happens after 7 days using the protocol, we will send you a replacement sclerotium for free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eShipping within 24 business hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCultivated in France\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003e14-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the Terms of Service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eHarmless\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003ePhysarum polycephalum\u003c\/em\u003e is not associated with any human infection in scientific literature and does not appear on any European regulatory list of hazardous biological agents. No allergens or toxicity are known to date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eEnough to subculture for about two months\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference from other kits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is counted in \u003cstrong\u003eexperiments\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-solo\"\u003eSolo\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 dishes) · the Classic Blob Kit \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e (4 dishes, dyes) · the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-decouverte\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e (9 dishes, + U-trap and optimal network) · the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-lab\"\u003eLab\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e (19 dishes, + labyrinth, strain race, and Tokyo network, free shipping within France).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my blob doesn't wake up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box contains \u003cstrong\u003eone spare sclerotium\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically for this purpose. If both fail, we will send you a replacement sclerotium \u003cstrong\u003efor free\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/actualites\/mon-blob-ne-se-reveille-pas-que-faire\"\u003eFull troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom what age can one adopt a blob?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom age 7\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanied by an adult, \u003cstrong\u003eage 10\u003c\/strong\u003e independently. There are no sharp objects in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the dyes dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are \u003cstrong\u003elab-grade dyes\u003c\/strong\u003e — a \u003cstrong\u003eblue E133\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ered E122\u003c\/strong\u003e — used as \u003cstrong\u003evisual markers\u003c\/strong\u003e to trace the blob's cytoplasmic flow. ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eThey are not intended for consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e: you place a micro-drop on the blob as part of the experiment, not on food. Keep out of reach of very young children; washable with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs extra equipment needed at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a second food item taken from your kitchen for the choice experiment — the card tells you which ones work. Everything else is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the kit last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e3 agar doses\u003c\/strong\u003e cover \u003cstrong\u003emore than two complete refills\u003c\/strong\u003e of its 4 dishes. With one subculture every 10 days, that's \u003cstrong\u003eabout two months\u003c\/strong\u003e. Afterwards, an \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/agar-agar-10g\"\u003eagar refill for €3\u003c\/a\u003e gives you enough to pour more than 20 × 90 mm dishes — the dishes themselves can be washed and reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/actualites\/comment-reveiller-sclerote-blob-48h\"\u003eHow to wake up a sclerotium in 48 hours, step by step\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/actualites\/cycle-de-vie-physarum-polycephalum\"\u003eThe complete life cycle of the Physarum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/agar-agar-10g\"\u003eAgar refill\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/flocons-davoine-bio-100-g\"\u003eorganic oats\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe kit to keep it alive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BlobFarm","offers":[{"title":"Major Tom","offer_id":57736721138012,"sku":"COFF-CLA-MT","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Australian","offer_id":57736721203548,"sku":"COFF-CLA-AUS","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/6253\/7564\/files\/800X800_3f3bf044-80eb-42bf-978d-1b46dd3b8507.png?v=1790257210","url":"https:\/\/blobfarm.com\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-classique","provider":"BlobFarm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}