This soft-sided Mighty Mate cooler is ubiquitous in the Your-Logo-Here world of promotional items, but ours escaped before they could be imprinted. It’s a cross between a cooler and a messenger bag, actually, measuring 10” x 8” x 11” tall with a handle on top and an adjustable shoulder strap. The 8” x 8” zipper pocket on the front is where the missing promo message would have gone. In black with attractive lime green highlights.

You’ve had a mood ring and now it’s time to graduate to a full-blown mood light in the shape of a fantasy (or, depending on your outlook, actual historical) creature such as a Mermaid or Unicorn. Both are white plastic with a soothing (7)-color changing LED inside. You pick: the Mermaid, approx. 6” x 4”, or the Unicorn, approx. 6” x 3-1/2”. You supply the (3) AAA batteries, and the dreams.

We've never had one quite like it. This 2-3/4" dia red rubber bulb is sort of mushroom-shaped. Smack it on a smooth surface, and the bottom suction cup hangs on like, well, a suction cup. Tap the top and (8) bright white LEDs light up. Tap it again and (4) red LEDs flash an emergency signal. Peel off the rubber part, and it's a little black plastic light that stands up on a flat bottom. Takes (3) “AAA” batteries, included and replaceable.

We’ve been trying to think of something new to say about Krazy® Glue, since everybody already knows everything about it. It's #1—says so right on the package, and you know the law. This is a 2-gram tube of the Ultra-Thick gel formula for porous surfaces, with a precision tip. Everyone needs a few fresh tubes of this stuff in a drawer at home—just in case—which, again, is nothing you don’t already know. Time to stock up.

Lay a total of 1800 lumens on your work area with this 3-pack of hand-sized floodlights measuring 5-1/2" x 4" x 1-1/2" in weather-resistant housings with rubber corners and ratcheting handles/stands. Each has a 2-1/2" COB LED in the front rated for 600 lumens. Include max/low power settings and (4) disc magnets for sticking them up somewhere. The (4) "AA" batteries needed to power them are thoughtfully included. Also excellent for camping and emergency uses.

Stuff your duds in these giant bags, roll 'em up to expel the air, then slide the sturdy zip-seal zipper to vacuum seal your clothes for storage or travel. No pump required—you be the pump. You pick: the Lg/Med collection with its (10) bags, (5) large at 28” x 20” and (5) medium at 24” x 16”; or the Lg/Med/Sm collection with its (10) bags, (4) large at 28” x 20”, (4) medium at 24” X 16”, and (2) small at 20” x 14”.

Get this pack of (15) 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” sheet protectors for half-size daily planners. They’re seven-hole-punched for Wilson Jones® calendars, but will also fit most binders, including three-ring versions if you throw caution to the wind and skip some holes.

Share tunes and movies with your significant other, or your insignificant other—your others are your business. Plug this 3.5mm headphone splitter into the jack on your chosen device, plug (2) headphone sets into the female ports on the splitter and listen your ears off. On a 7” long cord, the splitter comes in black, red, white or blue, and one of them will match your eyes, dog, car, hair or soul. So, we'll just pick (1) for you.

Plastic insects, lizards and arachnids might not scare you, but they have the potential to scare the bejeebers out of your mother if you put a couple in the sugar jar. You pick: the Creepy Crawleys Collection with (15) 1-1/2” long creepies, including a centipede, scorpion, beetles, roach, ant, grasshopper caterpillar and giant fly, along with tiny palm trees we don't understand; the Insect Collection with a dozen 1” to 2” critters including a dragonfly, grasshopper, fly, beetles, mantis, scorpion, ant, cockroach and a lizard, which isn't an insect but go tell it to the manufacturer; or the Spider Collection with a dozen very colorful arachnids, any of which will stand out nicely in a sugar canister.

It’s like an electronic version of the red safety triangles you see on horse-drawn carriages, but this one is for auto emergencies. The Versa Beam© Emergency Floodlight measures 8” x 7” with (3) bright-white light settings for (5) hours at 300 lumens and up to a max 700 lumens for (3) hours. Has (36) flashing (extremely) red LEDs, a kickstand and a non-slip, padded rubber body. Weatherproof, because it would be dumb not to be.

From X-Acto®, the folks who make the precision arts & craft knives, the "Bulldog" is an old-school crank pencil sharpener with a translucent blue, green or red case so you can keep tabs on your shavings and watch the menacing teeth grind away. Unit is roughly 5" tall x 4" wide (including crank handle) x 3” deep. The square rubber pad on the bottom provides suction when the side lever is pulled. Works best on a flat surface, but you knew that.

Why yes, it is. There are three kinds of stunts, actually, in this box of (3) styro stunt gliders, complete with nose pieces and (3) sheets of stick-on numbers and aerial decorations. From Dabble Lab™, which says you'll learn engineering, basic physics and forces of flight. We say you'll have fun flinging them around the back yard.

Erector™ is a S.T.E.A.M. kit from Meccano™ with (188) plastic and metal parts, (5) blueprints, (3) real tools, and an instruction sheet to start the budding engineer in hands-on work making geared machines and other projects. Meets Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. Includes a card for contacting Spinmaster® with problems or questions. For ages 10+.

You say your ex locked your bike to a fence just to be cruel? We’ve been there. Worry no more. From Tolsen Tools, this 8" long bolt cutter with 2-1/2" teeth is compact and ready to slice through steel. Has a CRV steel blade and a steel-plated handle with a soft grip. Tolsen makes good stuff. After you free your bike, go find something else to cut.

This is a standard 4-tine fork with a non-slip handle to prevent fork tragedies, except that if you pull the end, it extends like an antenna from 10” to over 2 feet long. Called The Moocher, it's made for stealing food from your extended family's plates. Across the table. But seriously, it's quite solid even when fully extended, so we'd roast wienies or marshmallows with it, or toast crumpets in the fireplace in our Oxford digs if we ever get a Rhodes Scholarship.

No idea where this trowel is from, actually, but we know you expect stupid puns, so we made it up. This is a basic, reliable flat trowel, no notches or grooves, in black plastic, 9-1/2" x 4" with a handle. Disposable if you know you’re not going to be needing it again, but also probably reusable, too. Marked PT-600 STR. EDGE if you're a trowel collector. Go smooth something out.

Regular customers will recognize that phrase from our emails, but in this case it refers to refill scrolls of crossword puzzles for the Roll-A-Puzzle system, which you don't have and neither do we. We do have scissors, however, and so do you—but if you need a new pair, we’ve got those, too. Scissors ready, just take these 4” wide rolls of a dozen puzzles, roll 'em out, cut 'em up, tape 'em to a piece of paper and Bob's your uncle. (You're all set in London—13 letters.) Our each is a box of 4 scrolls/rolls for a total of (48) puzzles with themes from fashion to Shakespeare. Don't peak at the answers on the bottom. If you do own the system, btw, we'll be picking a set from their volume 9, 10, 11, or 12.

Our new single-groove drive pulley measures 5-1/2” OD. Has a 1-1/8” bore with a 1/4” keyway not drilled for a set screw. Made for belt type A (1/2”). The length through the bore is 1-7/8” and the hub is offset 1/2”. Shipping weight is 2 lbs. Now all you need is something to drive.

Plunk your phone down on this 5” x 3” x 1-1/2” “Blasting Brick” rechargeable induction speaker, and it will be induced to amplify your tunes. Might be science, might be magic, but it puts out mighty good vibrations. In a rubber case that looks like a stereo tuner circa 1968. Includes a USB charging cable with a headphone/input jack to connect to your tablet, laptop or phone for improved audio clarity. We'll pick one for you in creamsicle orange or indigo. Gives you something to look forward to.

These padded shiny mailers from ULINE make those USPS and FedEx envelopes look like they’re barely fit for delivery. In fact, these mailers are so nice, you don't even have to mail them. They're just as happy, and beautiful, holding cash or other skinny gifts under the tree. All in bright metallic colors that we'll pick (red and purple have been seen), with a protective 3/16” bubble under the pretty colors. All are self-sealing, and good for commercial or personal use. You pick the large, at 11” x 7-1/2” with a usable inside pocket of 10-1/2” x 6-1/2”; or the medium at 7" x 6-3/4" with a usable inside pocket of 6-1/2" x 6”. 

Sorry folks. Please limit your order quantity to 12 pieces max on each due to size restrictions. Call for bulk ordering. 888-724-7587 or help@sciplus.com

Call them the croupier's keepers of keepsakes. This pair of nesting wooden boxes are solid and handcrafted to look like white dice with black pips. Fully assembled, they have sliding hinges so the tops will stand open. Our each is a pair. The large one is an 8-1/2" cube; nested inside is a 7" cube. Both have finished white interiors. Will they compliment your decor? Life's a crapshoot—take a chance—but we bet these classic black-and-white bones will look good anywhere. Go ahead, count the compliments you get on them.

Our best jeweler's loupe, this has a professional-quality, full 10X triplet lens. A ring of (6) white LEDs around the 13/16" glass lens ensures an even distribution of light. Housing is an angular, 7-sided teardrop shape 1-3/4" x 1-1/8" that folds out of a metal case with a strap hook. Tucked into the small leather pouch it comes in is a spanner wrench, in case you ever need to replace the (3) button-cell batteries.

But it will still keep the flying critters out of your kitchen. This hanging screen is made of a plastic fabric mesh and will fit doorways up to 36” x 80”, but works best in slightly narrower ones to allow some side overlap. Works great on campers, RVs, trailers and the like where you really need to let air flow or buy four and build a giant insect cage that can cover a small tree. Installs with adhesive hook-and-loop tabs and has a weighted bottom, so it won’t flap in the wind. Portable, handy and ready for summer. Just like you.

Yes, of course from i-Zoom. One of our best sellers, this all-purpose everyday workhorse has a super-bright white LED that focuses from ultra-wide to a tight spotlight, with settings at high (1600 lumens), medium (435 Lumens) and low (118 lumens), plus strobe and an emergency mode that flashes SOS in Morse code (…_ _ _ …). Strobe and SOS are both at 1600 lumens and have a max throw of approx 1500 feet. In black anodized aluminum with knurled handle, a personal security tactical head and weatherproof O-rings; the whole shebang and measures 10-1/4” long x 1” dia at the handle. Includes (9) “AAA” alkaline batteries with a 10-hour lifespan. We suggest keeping one in the car, on the boat, with your camping/hiking gear and elsewhere.

You OK? We thought we heard something when you stood up just now. We feel your pain. And we know you’re trapped—exercising in place, and in pain. Try this wrap-around Optima Dual ROM (range of motion) knee brace, with lateral support and a polycentric hinge that adjusts for flexion and extension. One size fits most, and provides stability and support with a comfortable latex strap. Measures 12” for less bulk.

Beauty school dropouts? You could call them that. We call them surplus with a new purpose, which probably involves Halloween, starting your own cosmetics how-to Youtube channel or guaranteeing yourself a seat on the bus. From what we've seen so far, some have eyes and some don't, and we can't decide which is more disturbing, but all have long dark-brown or black hair. Did we mention these are surplus? You get what you get without getting upset.

Nice, new 6-volt lantern batteries from Ultralast®, labeled for the international market. Standard 2-5/8" square x 3-3/16" high, standard spring tabs on top. Advanced Heavy-Duty the label says. We'll price it to save you a world of dollars, pesos and francs, Pat says.

You could use this jumbo clip to close your bag of chips, and you could write your name on it, or slip your business card into the slot on the front, so your family and co-workers will know to keep their grubby little fingers off your snacks. It's a giant 6" wide x 5" plastic clip with a large magnet on the back and it'll clamp down and hold on your fridge as many as (25) sheets of paper all at once, if you're not into salty snacks. Stick it to the fridge or file cabinet and use it to hold shopping lists, overdue expense receipts, love notes or gentle threats to family, co-workers or both. We'll pick one in red or blue, neither of which will match your fridge or file cabinet, probably.

This Snap Circuits® Discover Coding educational kit from Elenco® teaches the basics to the next generation. Download the Snap Circuits® app and learn to control projects with a smart phone or tablet. Control lights, sounds and motors. Includes three ways to control devices: real-time, graphical and Blockly. The (30) parts include a new Bluetooth controller and (5) control outputs equaling up to (5) circuit paths running together or independently. Includes an illustrated color manual. For ages 8 up to whatever because we’re pretty sure software is the future. Science is our middle name, after all.

Were you the one who needed an industrial relay? Oh, great, because here’s one from Midtex, and it’s rated for 30A and 1HP at 120VAC; 30A and 1.5HP at 240VAC; and 15A at 600VAC. Has SPST normally-closed load contacts, and coil will draw 25mA at 12VDC. Measures 2" x 1-3/4" x 2-3/8", including a plastic bracket on the face. Has 1/4" quick-disconnect terminals on the bottom.

Gloria Gaynor has survived without this tactical survival knife for decades, but you might need it to save your life someday. Has a built-in carabiner for hanging on whatever you want to hang it on, plus a clip to clip it to whatever. Measures 8-3/8" open, with a 3-1/2" black, anodized blade made of high-strength stainless steel. From Frysco. Think camping, hunting, climbing, fishing, and general surviving. Hey, hey!

The package says these are “zipper pulls” and it could be right, but we know them as 1” dia steel split rings with 1” long spring clips that open to approx 3/16”. Our each is a pack of (18). Go pull a zipper, or make a bunch of key rings.

The vent window is gone forever, which is why you can’t keep your entire windshield fog-free all the time. (Ask grampa.) So we recommend this low-power auxiliary windshield heater-defroster. Draws a scant 3A and measures 5-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 2" with a visor clip, a 4-foot cord and a little built-in fan. Don’t expect it to remove ice but it does the job in a pinch. Funnest part is proving to the policeman that it’s not an illegal radar detector.

When temperatures dip, we’re reminded of the only phrase we can still remember from freshman Latin class: semper ubi sub ubi. Literally, that’s: always where under where, and damn if we can remember the word for “long” because we just got a whole Roman empire’s worth of snug-fitting, long-sleeve thermal tops and thermal top/bottom sets in all the popular sizes—you know, waffle shirts—to fend off the harshness of winter. They’re 65/35 cotton/poly, so expect some shrinkage and plan accordingly. Pat is a size large so he buys X-large. In white and cream/beige, like a nice warm cup of coffee or cappuccino.

Only dentists and lawyers put their degrees on the wall. The rest of us need someplace to keep the virtual sheepskin. (Degrees have been on fake sheepskin since the 60s.) Try this hand-carved graduation keepsake safe box with a mortarboard, rolled scroll and uppity thumb on the top. Measures 7” x 3-1/2" x 2" with “to/from/date/ occasion” space inside. Carved with a hidden peg to unlock it so nobody can steal the proof of purchase for your education. Made from 100% exotic hardwoods with no paints or stains.

You can only carry so much bottled water in the woods. Campers and preppers alike will want this water purification tube, eminently backpackable at 9" long x 1" dia x an ultralight (2) ounces. Called the Water Washer, its microfiltration membrane is good for 1,000 liters. Meets EPA and U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards, and filters out 99.9% of waterborne protozoa and 99.9999% of bacteria, including E. coli and salmonella. No batteries, no BPA, no chemicals, no aftertaste, and no reason to go into the wild without one. Or two.

Or put a lawn on your kitchen counter, actually. This mega-clever drying rack is made of hundreds of 2" tall grass-like plastic spikes that hold items of different shapes and sizes while they dry. Dripped water collects in the 15-1/2" x 10-1/2" x 1" deep base. The faux grass is in (2) 10" x 7" parts, and it’s BPA-free, naturally. Includes (1) 5" bottle cleaners (Don't believe the box photo which is why this is surplus), and a pair of tongs. Our AVPAD--Associate VP for Advanced Dishwashing--finds it particularly good for delicate glassware and lab equipment.

It’s a cornucopia of stencils. All shapes, no alphabets. You’ll get a profusion of (8) clear acrylic stencil sheets, including: a raft of ovals; a preponderance of squares; a farrago of circles, hexagons, pentagons and triangles; a collection of a bunch of shapes, including trapezoids; a roomful of interior design shapes; a melange of electronic symbols; and an assortment we can’t altogether identify, but might be for printed circuit design. All have mm rules along at least one edge.

This small stainless steel fine-mesh filter is 2” dia x 1-1/2” tall. It has fine mesh sides, a solid plastic bottom and slight lip around the top. Nice for small filtering jobs, but would also make a passable basket for a gerbil hoops game.

Pack more vacuous, because vacuum packing isn't just for coffee, it's for saving storage space for anything soft and squooshable. We suggest this incredible 6-piece variety pack of vacuum-seal storage bags, into which you can stuff pillows and blankets and sweaters and overcoats and stuffed monkeys and any number of other things, then suck out all the air with the enclosed hand pump and watch it shrink by 80% so you can slide it under your bed and forget about it for mold and moth-free years. (OK, it's not a pump, because it sucks, so call it a handy little sucker.) You get 2 small bags 24" x 16", 2 medium bags 28" x 20" and 2 jumbo bags 32" x 24". Also dandy for travel because the little sucker doesn't take up much space, so you can shrink your return laundry too--and keep it hermetically sealed. For faster sucking, use a vacuum cleaner!