You are buying 5 (FIVE) NEW 1/4" DIAMETER by 12" LONG BLUE TRANSLUCENT FLUORESCENT EXTRUDED ACRYLIC RODS. (Quarter inch diameter x Twelve inch long). As you can see from the picture of the rods on the grid, these rods are translucent. The color of the rods will vary depending on the back round and light conditions due to being translucent. You are buying and will receive FIVE BLUE TRANSLUCENT 1/4" x 12" rods. To assure that you get the finest quality, the protective sleeve is kept in place on the rods while being cut to protect the acrylic. All rods have saw cut edges on both ends. Please allow a tolerance of +/- 1/16" on all pieces.