Someone in your life dances with light. Maybe they spin a glowing whip at festivals. Maybe they paint impossible shapes into long exposure photos. Either way, you are about to become their favorite person.
Every gift below is built around one idea: one light powers everything. The RGB Critter BT is the brain, and more than 200 accessories twist onto it. Whatever you pick today still works with everything they add later. No wrong answers.
If you only buy one thing
RGB Critter BT Flashlight ($129.95). The light that powers everything else. 16 million colors, control from their phone, and it works right out of the box with 20 built-in modes (no app required). Already deep in the hobby? A second Critter is still a great call: the app syncs up to 10 lights at once. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by more than 1,000 verified customers.
Stocking stuffers under $25
- Light painting blades (from $14.95): swappable shapes for the photographer in your life. The Heart and Crab Claw are favorites.
- Fiber Optic Duster ($19.95): a pocket-sized burst of glowing fibers.
- Acrylic Writer ($19.95): for writing glowing words into long exposure photos.
- Orb ($19.95): turns the Critter into a softly glowing sphere.
- Spare rechargeable battery ($9.95): the gift of never going dark mid-set.
- AOAM Pull-String Bag ($12.95): for hauling all of it to the festival.
One heads up: accessories need an RGB Critter to light up. If they do not own one yet, start with the Critter above or pick a complete kit below (kits include the light).
The wow gift: $130 to $190
- BitWhip Fiber Optic Whip (from $149.95): our flagship. Hundreds of glowing fibers that paint the air with every movement. Complete kit, light included.
- Jupiter Rope Kit ($159.95): a glowing rope for flow artists who love momentum and big arcs.
- Fiber Optic Costume Kit (from $179.95): wearable light, controlled from a phone. Show stopping at festivals.
- Saber kits ($189.95 each): Sol, Butterfly, Honeycomb, Hive, and Stellar: patterned light sabers for contact and performance flow.
- Light Painting Photography Kit for Beginners ($189.95): the right starting point for a photographer curious about painting with light.
Go big: $275 and up
- Jump Rope Kit ($275.00): a glowing jump rope built for performance.
- LED Staff Kit ($299.95): two Critters, one staff, endless spin.
- Light Painting Starter Kit ($384.95): a serious light painting setup in one box.
- Light Painting Pro Kit ($899.95): nearly every light painting tool we make, with two Critters they can control together.
Not sure? A gift card always fits
An AOAM Gift Card ($25 to $100) lets them pick the exact accessory their setup is missing. In this hobby, there is always a next accessory.
Why you can gift with confidence
- Free 30-day returns on all US orders, no questions asked.
- Shopping early for the holidays? Orders placed November 1 through December 31 can be returned until January 31.
- The RGB Critter BT carries a 2-year warranty, with a lifetime upgrade available at checkout. Accessories carry a lifetime warranty.
- Orders ship within 1 business day, and US orders over $99 ship free.
Gift questions, answered
Is this beginner friendly?
Yes. The RGB Critter BT works the moment it comes out of the box, with 20 built-in modes on three simple buttons. The app is optional, and our kits include everything needed to start.
What if they already have an RGB Critter?
Even better. Every accessory we make twists onto every Critter, so any accessory or blade on this page is a safe pick. A second Critter also unlocks two-light props like the LED Staff.
Do I need to add batteries or chargers?
No. The RGB Critter BT comes with its rechargeable battery and charges over USB-C.
