Once upon a time a surplus dealer bought 50,000 spools of high-quality, 40-weight, polyester, multi-strand embroidery thread in nearly (140) different colors. The end. But wait—there’s more! This means great savings for Surpies! Spools extremely colorfast they measure 2” x 2-1/2” with a 1-1/8” center, and come with 2,000 yards of thread each. Made in India, by Oasis, this is good stuff. You’ll get (4) different colors of our choice or (12) different colors, or the GIANT pack of 24 different colors. We promise—no duplicates. The more you buy, the cheaper they are.

Please note-Due to it's popularity, we make these in batches. Multiple orders at the same time will result in same colors. Please contact us for other color options. Thanks!

We recommend this Brain Tickling Science STEM kit with (20) challenging chemistry and physics experiments. Contains Newton's beads, (2) plastic cups, (3) giant plastic test tubes with lids, an iron bar magnet, plastic test-tube rack, quicksand powder, gravity goo, fizzing color tablets, a plastic straw, (3) plastic pipettes and a lot of easy instructions. Part of the Science to the Max STEM series. For ages 8+.

From the Chinese military, this hood is new, un-issued and unmarked by any insignia. In a soft, true navy blue wool with an itch-free cotton lining. Includes a tiny visor, covered ear openings (but with a slot to accept ear-bud wires), a little adjustable belt on the back (like the ones on the back of ivy-league pants if you're old enough to remember), and a long neck drape with (3) buttons. In a surprise design move, it's extremely stylish.

We love multipurpose stuff and so do you, which is why you'll love this combination pen, stylus and phone stand. Rotate it to expose the pen point, and then slip your phone edge into the squiggle below the stylus tip. The pen shaft will become a leg for your phone to stand on, prompting some to ask, “Is that a pen in your pocket or do you just want your smart phone to sit up?”

You know, like the Mounties, those Canadian police folks with the red coats, big hats and black horses. Actually, this tape is for mounting objects in frames and on walls. Its double-sidedness allows you to stick one side to something and the other side to the spot you want the something to stay put. Use it in place of tacks, screws, nails and glue. You’ll get 15 feet of tape on a spool, 1” wide. Made in USA.

Indulge the inclination with this 70-page sketch book. This Derwent Academy Heavyweight Paper Sketchbook is the perfect choice for aspiring artists and hobbyists. Its heavyweight 67 lb. paper is great for sketching with a variety of dry mediums. The white, acid-free pages keep artwork looking its best and won’t degrade over time. The sketchbook’s Spiral Lock design ensures the wire binding won’t snag. The Neat Sheet perforated sheets let you cleanly tear out pages. Sketchbook includes a two-sided paper pocket to hold notes and other loose sheets. Contains 70 sheets and each sheet measures 11" x 8-1/2".

Our each is a box of (100) size medium, powder-free and Latex-free flex-vinyl exam gloves from High-Five®. Measure 9-1/2” long and are single use, non-sterile. Form-Fitting, Excellent Durability with exceptional fit and feel. (50 pair by weight) MAX ORDER QUANTITY IS (5) boxes. Any more and your order will fail in the shopping cart. 

This classic, laminated, layered steel padlock measures 2-1/2” x 2” x 1”, with an approx 1” x 1” hasp opening. Comes with (2) keys and a rubber strip around the bottom to protect your locker. Everybody needs a solid, dependable steel padlock for something. Some people need more than one.

Great little glass DCX lenses for all of your project needs.  Utilize their 48.3mm focal lengths for all classroom projects, or combine these with other lenses to build binoculars, magnifiers, microscopes and telescopes. These are seconds so may have small chips.

These lights have COB LEDs in a 3-2/4” x 1-1/4” lens that rotates 250 degrees out of a red and black triangular housing. Two magnets in the base make them perfect for shedding light down on a locker shelf or workbench, or as a work light stuck on the underside of a car hood or trunk lid. Also has (6) LEDs on one end, so it will also function as a flashlight. The push-button lights the lens and flashlight in sequence. The housing measures 5” long x 2-1/8” on a side. You add a quartet of “AAA” batteries.

That’s what the First Earl of Birkenhead said awaited “those who have stout hearts and sharp swords,” but it’s also what you could make with this set of (5) 4” long glitter glue pens from Elmer's®, (1) each in bright blue, olive, gold, red, and purple. Each has a fine tip and is filled with glittery confetti. Cleans up with warm water if you're quick. Not for use on photos.

and other aromatic compounds when you decant your Bordeaux blend through this glass wine aerator. Spins your claret through (3) layers in seconds to enhance your oenological experience without waiting. Also fun to watch. You'll feel like Robert Parker in a heartbeat. We give it 97 points.

When it’s time to drop your laundry into the machine, you probably sort your colors from your whites just like we do. We're here to save you a step. This staggeringly clever divided laundry bag invites you to stuff your tighty whities and your red pajamas into separate sides the second you take them off. On laundry day, just slip your arms through the shoulder straps and tote your duds to the laundromat. Includes a pair of mesh pockets for detergents, or for books to read during the drying cycle. Measures 45" x 20" x 20" overall.

Our 5-foot, black computer power cord is grounded, with a 3-prong IEC end. IEC cords are used to connect a lot of electronic equipment, including (yes) computers, but also musical instrument amplifiers, professional audio equipment and virtually all professional video gear. It’s never a bad idea to have an extra one or two of them at the ready.

These pull chains (think ceiling fans or light fixtures) are 6-1/2" long with a 1" dia U.S. Army seal halfway down and a resin mule approx 2" long to pull at the bottom. No lights? They make nice hanging ornaments anywhere.

No, these aren’t jars for olives. They’re that much rarer thing—jars made of olive-green glass. They’re opaque, and measure approx 2-1/4 dia x 2-1/4” tall with a round base morphing to a hexagon halfway up. Screw caps have silver-tone rims with a plastic olive insert. Jars hold approx (1) oz each, and you’ll get (3) of them.

You into vintage TV vacuum tubes in their original boxes? Us, too. We’ve got so many of them, in so many types and sizes, we’ll send you (5) different per order. It's a crap shoot of a deal though. Normally special orders don't upset us, but this time we’re not BK. Sorry, no special requests. We’ll close our eyes, reach into the bin and pull out the first (5) assorted we can get our hands around. We’ve got an eclectic mix of electronic and radionic tubes from brands like RCA, Slyvania, Raytheon, Standard Brand, Philco, Westinghouse, GE, Tung-Sol and Lindal. And they all look super-cool. Some are super expensive and some are run of the mill. These are new old stock. Great Ebay items! (Multiple orders in a short time may result in same assortment.)

These nifty little metal tins, 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x approx 3/4” deep with a hinge and a snap lock, are just like the ones you used to store stuff like driver bits and ear buds and spare batteries in after you smoked the little cigarillos that came inside them before you quit smoking, except these tins are plain silver without any advertising on them. They’re ready to hold whatever you can fit in them.

And you will, too, without even going to Folsom Prison, if you get this authentic-looking railroad crossing light. Has a flashing mode, and a light and sound option that includes locomotive noises that Pat called “awesome.” (He's a train guy.) Measures approx 10-1/2” tall x 6-3/8" x 2-7/8" (the light, not Pat), and you'll need to add a trio of “AA” batteries. For ages 3+.

Let this portable and lightweight fan keep you cool anywhere, anytime. With its built-in 1,800mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery, it goes where you go! The heavy-duty clip and omni-directional swivel make it perfect for the car! With 3 speed modes(low, med, high), we also think it’d be useful in your kitchen, at your desk or in your workshop. Manufacturer says it takes 3 hours to charge and will run for 3 to 6 hours depending on the fan speed used. Measures 6” x 7 1/2” Fan Dia. 3 1/2”.

Great for any outdoor activity, this 3-piece Folding Portable Camping Set features a compact square folding table and 2 chairs made of durable green nylon with strong metal framing. Table has 2 mesh beverage holders and reinforcing buckle straps. Set is lightweight and easy to carry with included carry bag. Table measures approximately 18" x 18" x 18.5". Chairs measure approximately 17.5" deep x 28" tall x 17.5" wide. Table weight capacity: 80 pounds. Chair weight capacity: 195 pounds. Comes packaged in an individual box.

You will survive with this Survival Candle, a 3-wick burner made of soy and palm wax in a 3-1/8" dia 2-3/8" tin can with a lid. Rated to last up to 36 hours.

This desktop, or nightstand-top, personal humidifier uses nano-mist technology to keep you personally spritzed in the fight against dried-out nose syndrome. Plugs into a USB port and runs silently while LEDs on top morph through (6) soothing colors. Also has fan and night-light attachments, which you can use or ignore. Has three settings and a 5-hour run time. Measures 4” tall x 3” dia in white, and comes with a cotton filter and a spare.

Leather scraps, very assorted. Each 2-lb sack will net you some small pieces and a few larger pieces, from 4" x 12" down to 6" x 2", more or less and give or take, in odd shapes. (If your lucky maybe even one long piece) Think coin purses and bracelets, not belts. Maybe a jacket for a hipster rabbit. Colors are all over the place, from light and dark browns to reds, whites, maroons and more. You get approx (2) pounds total. Have fun and send us pictures of what you made. Call for larger bulkier pricing. 

Depends on whether you stretch him or not. Same with spiders. To prove it, get this reptile set with a trio of 1-1/4” spiders that will stretch to 4” to 5” and a quartet of quite tensile 8-1/2” snakes that will stretch to darn near a yard long. All in mostly non-reptilian but pretty colors. Bonus: includes a little lenticular (that means stuff appears in 3-D or moving) card, included for no reason that we can think of.

Poker gets art-directed. Our each is a stack of (100) stackable poker chips, none of them red, green or yellow. You’ll get (25) each in maroon and midnight blue, plus (50) in a nice pale gray. Makes you want to dress a little better on game night.

Our motorman, CJ, called this reversible 12-24VDC motor strange, mostly because it has the power contacts mounted on the face, bracketing the 11/16" x 1/8" mostly striated shaft, and has no mounting brackets. But that shouldn't stop a clever person like you. (Hint: it was probably made to fit into a sleeve of some sort.) At 12VDC, draws 100mA no load, stalls 850mA and spins approx 900 rpm; at 24VDC, draws 150mA, stalls 2.2A and spins approx 1800 rpm.  Measures 2-1/4" x 1-13/32" dia.

Then get these actual horseshoes. These are not those Clydesdale-sized behemoths your grandfather used to toss at iron stakes. These are more like the delicate steel shoes you'd tack onto a filly's feet before the Breeders' Cup. Measure 4-3/4” long x 4-1/2" across x approx 1/4” thick. If your horse gets scratched from the race, just hang one of her shoes above a door for good luck. (Remember to put the tips up and the curved side down. Otherwise, all the luck will fall out and you'll be…out of luck.)

Life, and needle-threading, is hard enough, so this little tailor's friend has a 3/32" loop with a white LED below it so you can see what you’re doing. Includes a pair of button-cell batteries and the threader has a cover plus a little hook so you can string it on something and find it in your sewing box.

6-3/4" X 1-1/8" clear acrylic tube has aluminum tape at the ends and an oscillator with red, green and blue LEDs inside. You hold the ends and they become a switch with you closing the circuit and starting a little light show and the classic eerie Halloween noise we are all freaked out by. A great demonstration of conductivity. Powered by non-replaceable coin cell batteries in parallel, but they should last until long after you've lost the device. Great for classrooms and kids' parties!

No, but this chain will fool the eye of passersby and save you beaucoup bucks. Our each is (10) feet of #8 plastic chain with 2" long x 1" wide links. For decorative use, landscape and perimeter marking only. Won't keep out wildlife, but does has a maximum load of 175 lbs, so it won't break when you trip over it. You pick white or black chain.

The last grill brush you will ever need and you gotta keep those grates clean. Do it with our 17” long grill brush from Silberspitze. Has a 6-1/4" long x 3" wide business end with (3) rows of helixed stainless steel coils that easily get rid of grease and grime on grates. No more worrying about steel bristles sneaking into your food, or nylon bristles melting. Also comes with a handy non-stick copper grill mat that measures 15-3/4" x 13". Your grill, and your dinner guests, will thank you.

Wooden silverware isn't an oxymoron, it's the disposable flatware that lets you avoid plastic when it's not possible to actually wash metal utensils. These disposable knives, forks and spoons are 100% birch, and all measure 6-1/4” long. You’ll get a service for (100). AKA 100-Spoons, 100-Forks, 100-Knives. Stay sustainable, Surpies.

Plus mermaids and tigers and hearts and flowers and a bunch of other things for boys and girls, all in our very assorted collection of temporary tattoos. Some are 2-packs of arm bands, some are in loose sheets of (9) or (10) tats, but we'll pick a pack that will look just stunning no matter where you stick them. And yes, that headline should have another apostrophe ('N'), but we're using the official Guns N' Roses precedent. 'Cause those guys love tats, too.

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”.

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.

…but only if you buy one today. This 10” diameter LED ring light from Farpoint® provides even, 360-degree illumination so you won’t end up with unflattering shadows or mustard-colored skin during video conferences, live streams and selfie-snaps. It’s like a 450-lumen halo you can put anywhere you like. Comes with a 7-1/2” tripod with a locking ball-and-socket joint, and has an adjustable phone holder in the middle, which also makes it great for applying makeup. Plugs into a standard USB port via the 6-foot cable, and the in-line control switch lets you select between (10) brightness levels and (3) color temperature modes. If selfies and video aren’t your thing, the light is also great for product photography, which is what we use ours for, among other things.

We love soldering, always have. Circuit boards, models, repairs, our own artistic creations that will live forever! Sorry, we got carried away. To us, soldering is kind of like welding, without the commitment or expense. Interested? We’ve got a nice soldering iron for you here, 60 watts, drawing 110 volts and heating up to 550 degrees F. Cord is 45” to give you some freedom, and the iron comes with a stand/holder so you can set it down safely to answer your phone or return a text. This might the year you become a solderer like us—or return to that satisfying hobby you once loved so much. All for the price of two pumpkin-caramel spice frappalattes.

Then stick with us, kiddo. We've got a gallimaufry of gorgeous sticky thingies for your scrapbooking, present wrapping, billboarding, and any other inging you can think of. These aren't your flat stickers—they're padded and puffy, roughly 1” to 4”. You pick: the Christmas collection has holly sprigs, joy, hope, 'tis the season and more, (9) total; or the (9)-piece Teacher Pack, with an apple, world's best, best year ever, and more; or the Music Pack with (13) sticky notes, instruments and words like Jazz, Band, Choir and Perform; or the Medical Group with (14) tongue depressors, reflex hammer, stethoscope, pill bottle, syringe and The Doctor is In sign, plus more.

Some people settle for any old water bottle, but Surpies demand the best, which is why we got our hands on the best water bottle in the world. Holds 32 oz, and made of borosilicate glass, not that flint junk, so it’s healthier for you. We can’t mention the brand name but trust us, it’s a good ’un. Bottle is wrapped in non-slip, protective silicone, has a stainless steel lid insert and an easy-twist cap with a finger loop for carrying. Silicone comes in Greenish-blue, gray and light purple, and we’ll pick, which is why you’ll pay about half of what you’d on Amazon and elsewhere.

Looking to choose your color? Please reply to your order confirmation email with your color and we will take care of it. Greenish-blue, gray and light purple.