I was looking at the same thing (a bulb as heating element)
http://www.solarforcestore.com/servlet/the-839/XENON-BULB-SUREFIRE-3P/Detail
here a link for an halogen bulb at 3.7V (it uses 16340 or 18650 batteries)
but I guess the heat won't be enough. but I may give it a go.
the size is pretty...