We can’t stop popping the tops on these plastic pop-top vials. Measure 2-3/4" tall x 1-3/4" dia and look vaguely like the bigger sibling of an old film canister, except these are clear so you can always see how much is in them. Lid snaps tightly closed, and you squeeze the sides to pop it open again. Try to do it just once and then stop. Impossible. If you forget how to do it, after doing it fourteen times in a row when you first get yours, instructions are on the lid. Use them for pills or breath mints or anything you’d put in little canisters you love popping open

This clear plastic jar has (650) cable ties inside, (400) at 4” long, (200) at 6” long, and (50) at 8” long. Longest have 40-lb tensile strength; both others have 20-lb. In red, white, blue, green, yellow and black. Red screw cap has a fold-up carrying handle. UL approved, but also approved by electricians, IT folks, fussbudgets and serious organizers.

From Conair® (the personal care products company, not the prison airline of movie fame), these ordinary-looking bedroom slippers are black with white plush trim and interiors, but have hidden heating elements and vibration massagers. The International Electric Slipper Association credits them with saving over 2.8 million marriages and relationships in this country alone in the past year. Size small/medium, which the box says means women's 6 - 9 or men's 4-1/2 – 7. So no Bigfoots, please. Includes an 8-foot power cord with a splitter that you plug into a wall socket, and into each slipper. Warmth is automatic, and an inline switch starts and stops the vibrating.

We believe this 12V LED light is a takeout from a small tractor. Also, we’re not positive, but it looks new, as in never-used. Surplus! In a black housing, approx 2-1/4” x 1-1/2” x 1 deep, it has (2) clear lenses in front, and they’re bright with a capital B! Has (2) 4" leads, in green (positive) and blue, plus (3) mounting holes on the outer sides for ease of mounting. It’s a really nice little piece, we have to say. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

What you torch is up to you, but we suggest you do it with this extra-high temperature 2300F butane Torch Blue. It’s handheld, in a pistol-grip style, with a blue cylindrical body/handle, a wide black plastic base, a silver nozzle up top and a blue sliding lever control. Measures 6-1/2" x 5" x 2-1/2". Creme brule anyone?

Remember those thick, laminated folders with the hook’n’loop flap? The legendary “trapper” of junior high? Well, here’s the adult, business version of that (minus the flap), the Cambridge Limited® 11” x 8-3/8" business portfolio from Mead®. Thing is, it’s not just for business people. In smart, black faux leather, it comes with a notebook with (50) ruled sheets, a black vinyl pen loop and slots for business cards—because you’re important and the world should know it. When it’s under your arm, you’ll look like you mean business.

We’ve got pouches and you’ve got stuff that needs pouching. Everybody does. Ours are padded nylon, with a locking drawstring closure at the top. Measure 8” tall by 6” wide. All have a textured band of silver running across the bottom, but you pick your color: green, blue or red. You’ll get (3) of the same

Or under it, or somewhere. These 1/4" thick cork rubber sheets are approx 22” x 16”, and they’re surplus from a gasket manufacturer. They make great vibration dampers, and can be cut to fit for furniture and floor protection. Also good to deaden sound in the storage of tools, and pots and pans. Various black streaks through the brown cork may militate against bulletin-board use, but then again maybe not since the bulletins will cover that anyway. And, yes, they're perfect if your hobby just happens to be gasket-making.

Introducing our very first ever secure luggage tag/sewing kit combo. Measures 3-1/4” x 2-1/8” with a rubberized strap. Has a small window to show your name, but other info is hidden until you swivel the top to reveal it. Swivel it a second time and reveal what could be the world’s smallest sewing kit. Has (2) needles, a needle threader, (2) buttons, safety pin and (6) itsy hanks of thread in assorted colors. Case comes in assorted colors that we'll pick to contrast with your black suitcase.

This Velcro® strap is strong enough to hang your bicycle, golf clubs or anything up to 200 lbs from. In other words, it puts the Velcro® flap that closes your messenger bag, or stands in for laces on your walking shoes, to shame. It’s 1" wide x 7" long and loop-able because of the Velcro®. It’s attached to a 3” heavy duty carabiner, which hangs from something else while you attach the Velcro® strap to your bike, clubs, hoses, ladders, wheelbarrow or what have you.

With our 5-1/2” serrated grass shears, you can trim your lawn one scissor swipe at a time! But seriously, folks, these choppers, with red rubber handles and a compression spring-load between blades, are meant for fine lawn-manicuring work—the stuff your mower can’t do and only your fine touch is allowed to trim. They have a locking switch for safety when the blades are closed, and although they’ve got a few rust spots on the blades, they’re in fine condition and will be a snap to rub clean. It’s a handy tool that you’ll probably have some fun with. We’re not sure if Billy Shears ever had a pair, but he would have loved them, too.

From Manhattan Tech, this messenger bag is rugged, handsome, clean and understated, like a 1950s movie star. Measures 13” x 12” x 5” in smart black with a super-classy 1” red off-center vertical line on the front and back. Perfect for a laptop and accessories, or a bunch of books, or countless other things. Has an adjustable, nicely padded shoulder strap—because it’s a messenger bag—and a large flap cover (again, messenger bag) with an interior divider with a hook’n’loop fastener, and (2) outside front molle buckles.

Pully, pullish—what’s the difference? This sturdy pulley has a 3" x 1-1/4" aluminum body with a fixed eye/loop that you can attach to something. Wheel is approx 1/2” wide, so keep that in mind when you’re thinking about what size rope you’re going to pass through it. Get creative—it’s what you do, you’re a Surpie—and send us pictures of what you make with a few of these.

We’re so punny our puniness even infuses our tea infusers. You like a nice warm cuppa made from loose leaves, don’t you? We’re here for you with these rubberized Barbuzzo® tea infusers, each with a chain and a rim hook on the end. You pick: the LiberTEA™, brown and in the shape of the Liberty Bell (crack thoughtfully included), 2” x 1-3/4” overall, with a removable top; or the Tea Rex™, green and in the shape of a T-rex, 3” long with a removable head. High tea has certainly been more civilized than this, but it’s never been this much pun.

From Makita®, these ImpactGOLD™ Phillips-head drivers for impact drivers are labeled to last 10x longer than most. You pick: the single, #2 double-ended bit at 6” long; the (3) #1 double-ended bits at 2-1/2” long; or the (3) #3 double-ended bits at 2-1/2” long.

That's Nyoh-kee to you if you didn't have an Italian nonna. If you did, she probably got her grooves on with a fork. Unless she was a stylish, latter-day nonna, in which case she made her little grooved potato dumplings with something like this board, made of beech wood with a grooved surface 4-3/4” long x 2-3/8" wide on a 3-1/4” long handle. Faster than a speeding grandmother with a floured fork.

They call this My Mega Marbles®, and if it ends up being yours, you can, too. You’ll get (46) regular-size glass marbles in many colors, swirls, designs and finishes, and (2) giant glass marbles of equal fanciness. You’ll also get instructions for how to play a marble game in case you don’t know any. Set comes in a little canvas-looking pouch with a red drawstring you pull to keep your new collection together. Made in Mexico, where they love marbles. Ages 5+.! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Nothing feels better than saying “no” to the checkout person who asks if we need bags. Lately we’ve been toting a couple of these reusable 18” x 14-1/2” x 2” bamboo-themed shopping bags. They come in green or beige, both with green bamboo stalks on them, and we’ll pick for you because you’ve got produce and bread choices to make. No matter which one you get, it’ll have nice brown, strappy handles.

Shake it up like a mixological professional with this snazzy cocktail set. Includes a cobbler shaker with a built-in strainer, ice tongs, a hinged waiters' corkscrew, a mixing spoon, an excellent muddler, a wine stopper, (4) speed pourers, a jigger, (6) ball-headed steel cocktail picks and a Hawthorne strainer. Shaker base holds 750ml and stands 6-1/2” tall x 3-1/4” dia at the top. Add a pint glass and the base becomes a Boston shaker. All parts are either polished or brushed stainless steel, and the whole shebang fits into the 11” long wooden organizer. What'll you have

Grab your fuel pellets and stick them in your backpack with this tiny folding Commando Cooker from Rothco®, the ultra-light emergency/camping stove you've surely seen elsewhere. Measures 4-7/8" x 3-5/8" x 1" closed and 4-1/2" x 3-5/8" x 2-5/8" when open. Made of plated steel, and can be used in two positions. Standard fuel pellets (not included) can be stored inside for toting.

Call it a gonzo version of our best work-light, this 4-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 1" cigarette-pack-size light has (60) white LEDs in a 3" x 1-1/2" window with a bright mode and a way brighter mode that would blind a turkey vulture, plus (4) more for a standard flashlight mode. Includes a flip-out easel, hook and a disc magnet. Comes with (3) "AAA"s. Manufacturer rates this bad boy at 900 lumens. 

What do you get when you cross a primary-grade teacher with a nightlight? The Helio—and no, it’s not a joke. It’s an LED projector that lulls kids asleep with pictures of the solar system, animal facts, marine life and a soothing tropical image on their bedroom ceilings. Measures 7” across x 6” tall. Comes with (5) starter discs, with more educational and entertaining discs available. Runs on a long-lasting rechargeable lithium battery, and includes a power adapter. You pick: orange, blue, light blue or green light projection. For ages 5+.

We like these small pliers and cutters - they're a higher quality than most of the Chinese import tools we're offered. They are drop-forged, high-carbon steel with double-leaf springs, lap joints and rubberized foam handles. There is a trim 6" needle nose, and a 4-1/2" mini-round diagonal cutter. For precision work and hobbies, and especially nice for anyone with small hands.

Faux leopard-skin, among others. And from faux animals in a wide variety of non-animal colors, like green and fuchsia. Perfect for the senorita flirting at a post-modern bullfight, these accordion-style folding fans have plastic frames that hold accordioned cloth with a top edge of black lace because they’re for flirting, remember? Measure approx 9” long and open to 13”. We’ll pick the colors because we have really good taste.

Wood or wooden you like to never see another pun on wood or wooden? Too bad--we’re not even trying to quit. Meanwhile, you can try these wooden wiggling fish, caterpillar contraption, winged wooden dragon ad b-plane  automaton that you crank to move. Made from laser-cut pieces that you peg or glue together, they will measure about 10-1/4” x 8-1/4” x 4-3/8” when finished. Come with instruction booklet, glue, sandpaper and wax.

Our latest normally closed solenoid valve from Parker fluid control division draws 6W at 110VAC and is rated for up to 10psi. Measures 2-3/16" x 1-7/8" x 2-1/8" counting the right-angle 1/4” dia brass hose barb ports on the left and the right-angle 3/16” brass hose barb port on the right. Includes a 1-3/4” L-bracket for mounting. Has a pair of 1/4” quick-disconnect terminals for power. UL/CSA. Mfg’s part # 15-200470-001 "B".

Safety is as safety does these days, and we recommend these high-quality, safety goggles, unvented for maximum splatter protection and ANSI Z87.1-rated. Measure 6” wide x 3-5/8” tall x 3-1/8” deep. The black elastic strap is adjustable, and the flexible sides and top allow for a better seal against the face. One size fits most adults, and Pat, the boss around here, slipped them over his glasses, no problem. Goggles are sealed in a bag and the vendor says sterile if un-opened, which is good since you just washed your hands. We’ve seen them selling for $9-plus in the Ama-zone. Our price is better, right? Our bulk pricing makes them great for the workplace or schools.

This thick glass lamp diffuser measures 10-1/2" x 6-7/8" inside with a 1/4" perimeter lip. The 1/8” thick glass is patterned in 1/16” squares, and the whole shebang is an offset triangle that’s 2-3/4” high at its tallest. We’re thinking small custom skylight cover, translucent birdhouse roof, terrarium lid, non-bellish bell jar or a way to keep your triangular cupcakes fresh.

Cutest drone ever. Shaped, and sized, like a chicken egg, just over 2-1/2” tall . Opens up to a 5” wide quad-rotor drone with a range of approx 100 feet, and it’ll fly for approx 6 minutes on a 45-minute charge. Features auto-hover and 360-degree roll, headless remote and (3) speeds. Includes charging cord, spare blades and a small screwdriver. Has a 2.4 GHz transmitter that uses (2) “AAA” batteries.

Heat-sensitive duct tape changes color and gets lighter the more heat is applied, as from sunlight or your paws. Why, you ask? Billy, our social media guru, says if you ask why, you don't deserve it. Just accept that it's cooler than all of the other duct tape, especially if you make a prom dress or tux out of it. And yes, if you had a broken chameleon you could try fixing it with this, but don't tell anyone we said so. The orange-to-yellow tape is 1-7/8" wide and 30 feet long.

These robotics kits from Tree of Knowledge® are simple-assembly DIY kits with no soldering required. You pick: the Treasure Finder Robot that looks sort of like a yellow ladybug and discovers metal, or the Robotics kit that allows you to build (3) different robots, each with its own electronic circuit and body, which are insect-like, in red, green and purple, and controlled by light, radar and TV remote. Both require (2) “AA” batteries, which you provide. Ages 8+

Want to run a really big shell game? You'll need a big bunch of shells, and you've come to the right place. These are all real, and clean as a whistle, or whatever else is that clean. You pick: the bag of approx (110) nutmeg snail shells measuring 1” give or take a tad—periwinkle shells with nutmeg-colored dashes spiraling around the shell; or the bag of approx (40) murex snail shells, the traveling homes of largish, predatory sea snails that run 2” to 4” long with a bunch of nasty-looking spikes, a few of which may have chipped off. But that’s the be expected, right?

We’ve improved on the whole idea of crystal clearness and crystal balls with this 2-1/2" dia (bigger than a pool ball, smaller than a tennis ball) glass sphere with glow-in-the-dark granules inside. Just point a UV light source, violet laser or normal flashlight at the orb, and the future is a ball of luminescence. Handy as a night light or a unique focal point for night-time/darkness photography.

Please note: Jarvis full surplus disclosure. These are seconds and may vary slightly in size or have small blemishes or chips on the "bottom" where the handmade ball was separated during production. Just put this part down and only you will know it's there. 

You know all those A.S.&S. catalog items that call for AG13 or AG10 button-cellbatteries? We’ve got ya covered. Our each is a package of (10) or (100), for the bulk minder shoppers, of 1.5 volt AG13s(AKA A76s, LR44s, V13Gas, and RW82s) or AG10's (AKA 389, 390, 189, L1130, LR1130, L1131) No need to thank us, we're just doing our job.

Those new-fangled virtual reality games make you wish for a simpler virtual world? If you have, say, medium soldering skills, your sensory overload is over. Now you can make your own Pong-style, TV tennis game and while away days at a time just like your ancestors did. (It’s mysteriously compelling--go find an ancestor and ask.) Will work through any TV with NTSC video (via RCA jack inputs). For one or two players and has (4) levels of difficulty. No case, but there are standoffs. You add a pair of “AA” batteries.

But that’s a very good thing in this case. These collapsible, reusable, BPA-free, food-grade silicone straws are approx 9-3/4” long, but fold up to fit into a 1-3/4” x 2-3/4” carrying pod with a carabiner. Attach it to your keys, belt, backpack or anyplace handy and you’ll never have to use a throwaway straw again. Good for over a thousand slurping sessions with hot or cold drinks, and you’ll get a collapsible cleaning brush with every straw. Our each is (4) light gray, pink, navy blue or aqua straws in matching cases, which we’ll pick because we have impeccable taste.

Based on drawings from Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus, this Pathfinders catapult kit uses a pair of bent wooden arms as springs to launch clay balls (included) over (4) meters at enemy fortifications (not included, go make your own enemies). The assembled model will be approx 9" tall on a 10" x 7-1/4" base. Made from pre-cut, untreated wood from sustainable forests, and built with pegs for added strength and verisimilitude. A 2013 Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year Winner and a great resource for STEM activities. For ages 12 and up.

Numerate, are you? Find out with this Ninja Assassin Sudoku book of (248) puzzles--(2) per page, plus solutions--in a 176-page paperback. Puzzles are intermediate level, easy to easy medium, by Frank Longo from Puzzle Wright Press. Best part is you can ignore the $6.95 cover price.

This 16-piece set of watchmaker's tools are just as handy for jewelry-makers, crafters, or anyone else working with small parts. The professional watch-repair kit Includes (2) tiny Phillips-head screwdrivers, (3) diminutive flat-heads, a case knife, non-magnetic tweezers, case wrench, metal/plastic watch hammer, link-pin remover, double-head pin pusher, (3) pin-punches, small needle-nose pliers, and a watchband holding block. Just changing bands and batteries? Get these tools to make it a lot easier, and order a brand-new pack of 30 popular-size button batteries-(6) AG1, (6) AG3, (6) AG4, (3) AG5, (3) AG12, and (6) AG13.

Looking for an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of open-source Arduino coding? Snapino™ from Elenco’s Snap Circuits® line is for you or your favorite gift receiver. Fully-compatible with Arduino UNO boards, standard shields, common components and other Snap Circuits® sets, your projects can grow as your knowledge and skills do, too. Includes (20) projects advancing in complexity to gradually familiarize you with coding and building projects. For use with Windows, Mac or Linux systems, you'll need to download the latest Arduino application and Snapino programs. Includes various modules, LEDs, resistors, jumpers, USB cord and a battery holder for the 9V battery that you’ll add.