It’s a little known fact that dinosaurs lived in barns, but this colorful, delightfully cartoony (24)-piece 8" x 10" dinosaur-themed puzzle really brings that idea home since it comes in an attractive and vaguely barn-shaped storage container. The puzzle pieces are bigger, which makes them perfect for kids that are littler. From Crocodile Creek®. Ages 3+.

These little flip-top cardboard boxes measure approx 4 x 2 x 1" and inside you’ll find a 150-sheet notepad at 3" x 2", an unsharpened 3” pencil and a gum eraser. Fuzzy critterness factor: the boxes have a safari theme, with a gorilla, panda, hippo, giraffe, tiger and elephant, all with velour fuzziness in the appropriate critter places. We’ll pick (2) different ones for you.

Santa and Tiny Tim? No. Rudolph, maybe? Not a chance. These are the delightful characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, 2-1/2” tall hard rubber figures including Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero, Mayor, Oogie Boogie, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Scary Teddy and more. They’re all on 1” chains with a split ring, and we’ll pick (1) for you because then opening the package will be more like Christmas morning (but still the nightmare before). No one knows what you’ll get in this blind pack because the surplus gods will be choosing, not us.

Made to strap onto the headrests in your car, this super-squishy pillow puts those airplane neck thingies to shame. Made of microfiber that’s irresistible to touch, it measures 10" wide x 6” tall and is approx 4” thick before you squish it with your head. Black back and neon orange front. Excellent for post-prandial naps after drive-through lunches.

Just the one, actually, but it’s been sliced in half so the pair is perfectly symmetrical and mighty pretty. Although ammonites have been extinct for 65,000,000 years, we’ve got their approx 1” dia fossils for you. Our each is a book-matched pair of polished ammonites fossils of a single critter halved and polished to a bright symmetrical shininess. The colors vary from light tan to dark brown and we’ll pick because we have impeccable ammonitical color-shade taste. And yes, they’re just screaming to become cuff-links or earrings.

Tired of the same old predictable nightlights? Be the first on your block to have one of these 120V 7W beauties, with a stained glass lampshade and the face of an eagle, bear or wolf poking out of it. Shades measure approx 2-1/2" at their widest x 2-1/2" tall. We’ll pick (2) different heads because we know you love all animals. UL.

The only hose you'll ever need! The incredible expanding Xhose has made its way from your favorite TV commercial to our warehouse. In a lovely darkish blue, it’s approx 25 feet long, but expands to 3 times that length, to 75 feet, when it feels water coursing through it. Rolls up to a minuscule 18" dia. Save space, reach farther. Has standard sized reinforced hose fittings, plus a shut-off valve. Durable, easy to use and easier to store because it’ll fit in a bucket. Connect two or more together and you’ll be able to water the flowers in your neighbor’s yard! But don't borrow it to them, they might not bring it back.

Welcome to AS&SDOT, the better department of transportation. We provide all the highway, driveway, hallway, deck or bathroom crossing signs that the government neglects to post because they don't know what's really crossing your path. Mount your very own well-made indoor/outdoor critter-crossing sign. Each is metal, 12" square with a graphic depiction of the critter(s), realistic or otherwise, and each hangs diagonally from a pre-drilled 1/4" hole.

Doing a lot of outdoor tape work in the Pacific Northwest or London? Get thee a roll of this waterproof black flexible tape at 2-7/8" wide. Comes 15 feet to a roll, and come to think of it, you better get thee more than a single roll, because you’ll never not need this, no matter where you live. In case you forgot, it rains everywhere, not just in Seattle and Portland. And if you live in Atlantis, remember that this amazing tape also seals underwater. Made in the USA (like Seattle and Portland).

Phone Slip-Sliding Away? Tell it to Paul Simon, then get this clear gel sticky pad, aka cling, at 5-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 1/16" thick. It’s super-tacky, heat-resistant, water-resistant, residue-free and will keep your phone on the dash or window where it belongs.

It was before GPS, but this trio of vinyl bags will give you a glimpse of the Renaissance world as it was for your mid-Millennium shopper. The pattern is the Via Vee world, in antiquarian gray, beige, cream and rust colors, and is very Renaissanceishly attractive. Come on, everybody loves the antique-map look. You pick: the coin purse at 4-3/4" x 3-3/4" with a snap clip; the zippered clutch at 9" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/2"; or the tote at 15" x 12" x 4-1/4" with a nylon liner and 5-1/2” handles.

You know the problem with most terrariums? Can’t see them at night! That’s why we’re offering this Glow-In-The-Dark Terrarium Kit from Creative Roots™. Comes with a 4-5/8" x 3-1/4" dia plastic jar with a vented screwcap, two polyresin figures, woodland and glow-in-the-dark sticker sheets, a spray mister bottle, 2-1/2 oz of glow-in-the-dark pebbles, a 3 oz bag of glow-in-the-dark sand, 18g of wheatgrass seed, 3g of chia seed, and a coconut husk puck. Made in the USA.

New category of figurines: zombie gnome. It was bound to happen, with all those dating apps out there. Ours is made of nicely detailed polyresin, approx 7-1/2” tall, even with its neck bent to the side, on a 4-1/4” wide base painted to look like blood-stained grass. Sickly green skin, a classic red gnome hat and a bit of exposed brain contribute to its authenticity. The felt-coated bottom lets you stand it on your finest furniture, but you can also park it in your garden, or on your front stoop.

These assorted colored balloons come in packs of (25), and they should inflate to approx 9", which in our eyes is the perfect size for a balloon. You’ll get (3) packs for a total of (75) balloons. In case you forgot, balloons don’t go bad, so it’s always a good idea to have a supply on hand.

From Totally Cool Toys, this metal toy construction set Intelligent Truck front-loader-type tractor has (186) pieces and comes with a tiny screwdriver and wrench. Your assembled model, with big plastic tires, a front jaw-scoop, operator’s seat and steering wheel, will be about approx 5-3/8" tall and 8-3/4" long. Instructions included. For ages 8+.

These are slightly oversized, high-quality side-cutters (diagonal cutting pliers) at 7” long. Handles are rubber-coated and have an integrated little ring near the bottom on one handle on the inside, to hang them up. This is a classic tool that every tool collection needs, and this particular one will probably be the last one you ever have to buy.

We had some great games back when TV was black-and-white, but now that it’s in color the venerable Pressman® toy company has updated those games in their Then & Now series. In one set you’ll get (30) wooden Pick-Up Sticks and (30) of the more modern plastic, bent Squiggle Sticks™, all in assorted colors. In the other set you’ll get (20) plastic, assorted-color Tiddly Winks at 7/8" dia and 5/8" dia, and (4) pieces of launching felt; and (20) glittery winks, which are part of the Cat-A-Winks™ game, in which you launch winks using the (4) included catapults instead of your fingers. All winks fly into a 2-3/8” dia bowl, included. Ages 6+.

This 26" diameter (think: size of a snow saucer) x 1-3/4” thick acrylic convex mirror is a security mirror, so of course it’s secure! You’d see one of these in the back corner of a retail store, or in a blind spot in a parking deck, or in a homemade funhouse. Hey, it’s your basement. Also great for seeing around the back corner of your garage, to make sure no one’s lurking in the alley. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, and comes with an adjustable dual-arm and plate mount and hardware. Made in USA. Please note: Due to size, mirror will ship ground in a separate box.

You’re on a roll. You’ve been on a roll for years and you know it. Keep it going with this set of (6) 5/8" dia steel ball casters on 2" x 1-3/8" plates with 5/32" mounting holes. Rated for a max load of 35 lbs, and come on, you’ve got a million things under 35 lbs that need rolling.

Actually it means polyvinyl chloride, but PVC tape is the choice when you need a non-corrosive pipe wrap or something similar. Peels clean, conforms to awkward shapes, is water resistant and flame retardant. Also stretchy. Our each is (15) feet of 3/4” wide red PVC tape on a 1-1/2” core.

Riffler files are most prized by sculptors, wood carvers, model makers and similar fashioners of precision objects. They come in a variety of flat, round and triangular shapes. They are usually pointed and always have a delicate curve toward the point which makes them particularly useful for working in tight and curvy spots. We have a set of (10) in an attractive red plastic case. They are 3 x 180 mm size (about 7"), and were made in China for the King Manufacturing Co. Very nice quality at a very nice price. They can cost as much as $4.00-$5.00 apiece in regular outlets.

These gray rubber gas masks from the Russian military fit over your entire head and lend a very insectesque appearance. Eye lenses measure 2-3/16" dia and the front of the mask ends in a snout-like fitting for a filter, which you won't get because we don't got.  (We think it is a standard size) As usual, don't wear these masks into any "situations"--they're for decorative purposes only.

The boys in the back room called this IZoom Pro™ flashlight ludicrously bright, and they’re usually right. Rated at 300, 1200, and 2500 lumens with a strobe setting, light is through a reticular COB LED element with an adjustable focus lens. Takes (6) “AA” batteries, and they’re included. Measures 7” long x 1-1/2” dia in black aluminum alloy body. Has up to a 4-hour life, depending on the beam strength you use.

This carved and painted trio of wooden ducks came in from Indonesia (and boy, are their arms tired). Measure 9”, 7” and 5-3/4” long, respectively, and they’re made to sit on a mantel or shelf with their necks extended out and down, overhanging the edge, so they stare at you, as ducks will. You can even put them in a row if you want.

Don’t stick cotton swabs in anyone’s ears, even your elephant’s, although the largest of these will be tempting. Our each is a giant 325-piece pack of single-tip cotton swabs on wooden sticks and in (6) different sizes. The smallest is about what you’ve got in your medicine cabinet, and the rest range on up to the elephantine, 8-1/2” long with 3/4” dia swabs on the end. Were thinking artists, art restorers, auto detailers, electronics techs, gunsmiths and fussbudgets of all sorts will love them.

You’re not Sloopy? Hang on anyway. Use this 3-pack of 6” steel crosslock tweezers to get a grip on your work. All are approx 6” long with wood-like fiber grips, and you’ll get (1) each with 3/4” long circular, oval and straight upright ends to hold a variety of shapes. Business ends have slight serrations, the better to hold stuff. The round one is approx 3/4” closed and opens to 1-1/2”; the oval is approx 3/4” closed and opens to 1-3/8”; the straight one is 7/8” closed and opens to 1-3/4”. Don’t make jewelry without them.

Each has black lettering stenciled on bright yellow plastic tape, with the message repeated over and over. They are 3" wide by 200 ft or 1000 ft long. All are the real thing, made for sale to police and other serious users. Some have an obvious industrial application, some will work in the school playground, some seem appropriate to cordon off the kids’ rooms.

This extremely good quality folding jeweler's loupe is in polished aluminum and folds into a protective cover. It measures 1-5/8" x 13/16" and is teardrop-shaped when closed. Doublet lens, 18mm dia, 10X, lit by (2) very bright white LEDs, powered by (3) button-cell batteries that are included. It has a small loop for a chain, and comes in a plastic case with a small tool for accessing the batteries.

These are the split rings with the beveled profile, the good ones. The bevel and the largeness of these rings translate to fewer chipped fingernails and blurted-out obscenities. Measure 1-1/2" dia x 1/8" thick, in steel, and hold a bunch of keys.

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 select your favorite from our collection of wooden automatons that you crank to move, all made from laser-cut pieces that you peg or glue together. You pick: the wooden clapping monkey, approx 6" x 3" when assembled; the wooden wiggling fish, 10-1/4” x 8-1/4” x 4-3/8”; or the wooden drummer drumming, 6-3/4” x 4-1/4” x 2-3/4”. All come with instruction booklets, glue, sandpaper and wax, and are for ages 9+.

How do you clean your loose precious gems? The professionals use this two-piece brass mesh cleaning basket. Unscrew the halves, pop your stones inside, put it back together and soak it in your cleaning solution. Measures 23mm (0.90") and would also do for very small machine parts. You can probably think of even more clever uses. Please let us know if you do.

You don’t, huh? They’re called acid brushes because once upon a plumber they were used to apply acid flux to pipes for soldering. Now they’re just the cheap, disposable brushes with hollow aluminum handles you see in glue pots and everywhere else folks need to slather on goopy stuff. Measure 6" long with 5/8” wide bristles.

Life too dull? You need a whetstone, and this one, while it's not a stone at all, is a big improvement. It's a 4-sided diamond sharpening block, 6" long x 2-1/2" on a side, sitting snugly in a wooden holder with slip-resistant rubber feet. The sides are 200, 300, 400 and 600 grit, so you can work your way up to a razor's edge on knives, chisels, or anything that needs a little edge.

These gray nylonesque pouches with a logo were made to hold something called or made by lifft®, which seems to no longer exist. Nice pouches, though. Each is 10-5/8" long x 4-7/8" wide, flat, with a snap closure that goes through from the back at about 1-1/2" from the top. We're thinking tools, utensils for campers, documents, toiletries, batteries, wet stuff, dry stuff, damp stuff, stuff.

Gas masks from the Polish military. They’re a compact 9” tall x 7” wide with glass eye-pieces, a filter and a 6-way adjustable head-strap. Also come with a 8-1/2” x 6” x 4” pouch in an interesting dappled green pattern with adjustable shoulder straps. They look good, but they’re not for actual use--just for excellent costumes and home displays.

These are all 21” square cotton/poly blend factory-second bandanas. A few are unhemmed on one side, but generally we can’t see why they were seconded. Most are traditional paisley designs in assorted colors, but others are novelty versions in USA and Texas flag looks, camo, smiley faces, dog paw prints and others. It’ll be a nice change not to know exactly what you’re getting, won’t it? Buy ’em at the bulk price and resell them. Start your side hustle now!

Our newly updated wireless motion-sensing light now comes with COB LEDs for brighter and more energy efficient 120 lumen white light in a 3-1/8" dia mirrored face that throws light approx 15 feet. This makes it great for small rooms, large closets or gigantic doll houses. Housing is 4-3/4" x 4" x 2-1/8" in white plastic on a pivoting turntable that rotates 360 degrees. Detects motion within 10 feet, stays lit for approx 60 seconds, but also has an on-off switch. Battery housing (you add a quartet of "AA"s) is gasketed for water resistance. Includes mounting hardware. Made by i-Zoom®.

Called Super Chem 120 because it has 120 chemical activities inside, and they’re super. Includes (36) assorted pieces of equipment and a 71-page book to teach anyone over the age of 10 how to do those activities, ranging from understanding surface tension to making perfumes from flower petals. From Tree of Knowledge®, which is a good thing if you’re not in an edenic garden.

Safety Glasses-R-Us. Behold our cornucopia of safety glasses, all in variations on the classic aviator style with added side shields. Measure approx 5-1/4” to 5-3/4” across with polycarbonate lenses. You pick the black metal frames with dark lenses and shields meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards or the brown plastic frames with dark lenses and shields.