Did you ever dream of having a lava lamp experiment when you were a kid? I know I did! There’s just something magical about ...

A. Yes, most lava lamps use a standard small 25-watt incandescent bulb, which you can purchase in stores or online. Also, the LAVA Brand sells replacement bulbs through its website.

Don't let your lava lamp go to waste. If you have a vintage lava lamp that isn't appreciated, you can easily give it a modern upgrade. Originally invented in the 1960s, these tabletop lamps ...

But just because the Lava Lamp is disappearing from Lifespan's corporate title, the product itself isn't, which should be good news for nostalgia buffs who still fondly remember the 1960s.

A small bottle containing ferrofluid will set you back a mere $19, a glowing alien head is $49, and the rocket-shaped lava lamp starts at $74. A $99 version comes with added ferrofluid.

50 years of lava. Photo: Mathmos As much a part of the sixties as beaded vests, flower power, and organ solos, the Lava Lamp illuminated many a late-night jam session.

• Lava Lamps consist of a metal base and cap, a light bulb, and a filled globe. Inside the globe, there is water, wax, a small but closely guarded combination of 16 chemicals, and a metal coil.