The Imac Fantasy

In this issue, I'm going to talk about a pretty popular hamster cage: the Imac Fantasy.

What is it?

The Imac Fantasy is a 58 x 38 x 38,5 cm hamster cage whose main feature is  a tube leading to an "attic" with the same floorspace as the main floor.

The Imac Fantasy as seen in the official website (Hamsters not included)

Why is it so popular? 

(Disclaimer: I am NOT advertising this product, just explaining why people like it)
First of all, the Imac Fantasy is popular with hamster owners because it combines a nice size with a fancy and colorful look (these two features don't seem to get along often in hamster cages).
Secondly, it has an innovative modular concept: unlike most modular habitats where you link several cages with tube, here the same cage becomes bigger, by expanding upwards! This is done by adding one (or more) "kits", sold separately. The "kit" consists of a wire part and a plastic floor with tubes, identical to the ones seen in the main cage. An unlimited (well, only limited by the height of your ceiling!) number of "kits" can be sandwiched between the cage base and the "attic", thus creating a real hamster tower!
This is liked by owners with a limited floor space where to put their hamster cage, both if the cage is meant to house a single hamster, because the floor are full width and there is no danger of falling a long way like in other tall cages; and if it is meant to house different hamsters separately, because you can isolate floors by putting a cap where the tube should be. It's like a hamster condo!
Also, because it is sold relatively bare, the Imac Fantasy allows a great deal of customization, and can be seen furnished in many different ways, from "natural" to "dollhouse", etc.

One of Imac Fantasy's many incarnations - this is home to my own hamster, Johnny

Where can it be found?

Imac (not to be confused with the computer, iMac) is an Italian brand, which explains why it is probably the most popular cage in Italy. It is also exported to all Europe (for example, it seems to be popular in the UK too) and probably to Asia too, since it has been spotted as far as Singapore! It isn't available in North America instead, despite the great number of North Americans who are unsatisfied of their cages and would happily buy it. Maybe if many people e-mailed Imac, this could change!


This is the end of today's issue. Comments appreciated, as usual!

What the Virtual Museum of the Hamster is about

Foreword
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Virtual Museum of the Hamster (VMH from now on)!
First of all, some boring but necessary information about the museum curator.
I'm a hamster lover to the point of  being a member of a hamster association (Associazione Italiana Criceti) and I'm also fascinated by all hamster related stuff... from all different cages and accessories, to hamster-themed gadgets... I also like to learn how hamsters are considered in different countries and cultures, not to mention spotting hamster references e.g. in movies, TV shows and more!
So, my idea of collecting all of this stuff was born. But since a real collection needs money and space, I've decided to start a virtual collection instead. I still hope to turn this into a real museum one day!

How can you contribute?
Your contribute is greatly appreciated! You can just suggest general improving, or suggest a subject for next issues, or send me pictures and/or stories you think would go well on there. Do you own a very special hamster cage? Did you recently go to a hamster show? Did you see a hamster in a movie? Tell me and have your name written in Hamster History!
I only ask you to own the copyright for the stuff you send me, or at least have permission from the original copyright holder.
I don't ask you to send me REAL stuff, this is a VIRTUAL museum after all...

What this blog is NOT about
This blog is NOT about advertising. I'm not advising you to buy any of the stuff I talk about on there, I'm only reporting them for cultural value. For the same reason, please don't write advertising hamster (or non-hamster) products. Thanks!
Also, this blog is NOT about hamster care. You don't expect a car museum to teach you how to drive, do you? If you want more information about hamster care, you can find some great websites in my links.

When will the blog be updated?
Whenever I have time and/or stuff to put in! No less than one update a week, I promise.

Final Word
First of all, please note I'm Italian, so my English is not perfect. This also means I can start an Italian version of the site if enough people is interested.
Secondly, well that's all. I hope you enjoy your virtual visit at the VMH!