{"product_id":"kit-blob-solo","title":"Solo Blob Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first step into the blob adventure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Petri dishes, two sclerotia, and all the essentials to wake up your first \u003cem\u003ePhysarum polycephalum\u003c\/em\u003e, subculture it once, and observe it for several weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eNo guided experiments\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the kit to see if you like it.\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 your chosen strain — one to spare, just in case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×2 sterile Petri dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 × 60 mm (for waking up) · 1 × 90 mm (for growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×2 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\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×10 g of organic French rolled oats\u003c\/strong\u003e, in an airtight bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e×3 precision tools\u003c\/strong\u003e: precision tweezers, simple spatula, wide spatula\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×1 printed protocol card\u003c\/strong\u003e — waking, maintenance, and dormancy, step-by-step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded experiments: none\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Solo is for waking up and observing, not for experimenting — and that’s by design: at €18, it lets you meet the blob without selling you anything more. Its protocol card covers waking, maintenance, and dormancy, which is more than enough to fill several weeks of observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to ask it questions rather than just watch it, the range increases based on the number of experiments: the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-classique\"\u003eClassic Blob Kit\u003c\/a\u003e contains \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-decouverte\"\u003eDiscovery Blob Kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-lab\"\u003eBlob Lab Kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy two dishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe count is not arbitrary. The \u003cstrong\u003e60 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right size for waking a sclerotium: it's small, food is close by, and the blob finds it quickly. The \u003cstrong\u003e90 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is then used — either to \u003cstrong\u003esubculture\u003c\/strong\u003e it when the first dish is full, or to wake the second sclerotium so you have two to observe in parallel. It’s up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with your \u003cstrong\u003e2 agar doses\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can repour these two dishes \u003cstrong\u003etwice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 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 box for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurious minds aged 7 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to try without breaking the bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eParents\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for an original, budget-friendly science gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to test the blob independently before introducing it to a class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiology students\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a functional kit for a school project or thesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eScience content creators\u003c\/strong\u003e who want their first timelapse\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, free of charge.\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 withdrawal period\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the Terms of Sale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSafe\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\u003e2 doses of lab-grade agar\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough to repour your 2 dishes twice\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference with other kits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is counted in \u003cstrong\u003eexperiments\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Solo Blob Kit \u003cstrong\u003e0\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 dishes) · the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kit-blob-classique\"\u003eClassic\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e (4 dishes, coloring) · 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 delivery within France).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my blob doesn't wake up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box contains \u003cstrong\u003ean extra sclerotium\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically for this purpose. If both fail, send us a photo and we will send you a replacement sclerotium, \u003cstrong\u003efree of charge\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/actualites\/mon-blob-ne-se-reveille-pas-que-faire\"\u003eComplete troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt what age can you adopt a blob?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom age 7\u003c\/strong\u003e with an adult, \u003cstrong\u003eage 10\u003c\/strong\u003e independently. There are no sharp objects in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need extra equipment at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Just water and a spot at room temperature (19-25 °C). Everything else is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I do after a few weeks of observation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree options: \u003cstrong\u003ere-sclerotize\u003c\/strong\u003e it to put it on pause, \u003cstrong\u003eupgrade to an experimental kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, or order refills (\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/agar-agar-10g\"\u003eagar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/flocons-davoine-bio-100-g\"\u003eorganic oats\u003c\/a\u003e).\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 blob sclerotium in 48 hours, step-by-step\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/blogs\/actualites\/blob-cest-quoi-ni-animal-ni-plante-ni-champignon\"\u003eWhat is the blob? 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