The “try me” button will only light up the base dimly for both colors. I bought the white one in the store and the black one online - the black one didn't have that button and I had to put the actual batteries in to see if it worked and then the whole thing lit up purple! So then I unpackaged the white one and put its batteries in and it lit up the whole thing instead of just the flickering light in the base - it's beautiful!! Well worth it and these phantoms look awesome!

Looks great for an affordable price.

I absolutely love this thing! Grandin Road sells a very similar one for around $100, so finding this for about $30 felt like a steal. It looks great and gives off such a cozy glow. I love that you can choose between the flickering flame effect or a steady light, depending on the look you're going for. My only complaint is that I wish it was made from a sturdier material. It doesn't feel as high-end as the more expensive versions, but honestly, for the price, I can't complain too much. I liked it so much that I'm already ordering the white one too!

Looks very cool! We bought the white and dark phantom.. and the white one has a flicker similar to a candle, bright but not too bright, and somewhat steady. The dark phantom is different, it has an on and off flicker. We really preferred the way the white phantom was lit compared to the dark phantom. I love the purple of the dark phantom and if the light was more steady we would likely have kept both.

This is so much better in person. Ordered two purple ones and a white one. Needless to say I will be ordering another white one. This is a large beautiful piece.

I purchased the white Phantom. it is SO much better than expected. Has a flickering light inside that I like. I may have to order the black one.

Definitely will be purchasing another.

I just received it today and its awesome! perfect size. Better than the picture.

Most likely returning. The grey phantom I received only has purple lights in the very base. The face and mid section of the phantom doesn't light up at all.