Sometimes a tree is just a tree, and sometimes it’s a ridiculously cute, soft plush toy—like our 8” x 6” x 5” stump with orange bark, green hair and vines, and a brown face that feels wool-like in a classic chevron pattern. Black-dot eyes and a thin red smile round out the critter’s features. Oh, there’s a little flower poking out of its head, too. It’ll make a tree hugger out of you yet.

This multi-functional universal docking station from Unitek turns your PC or phone with a type-C jack into a power house! It has an HDMI interface that supports up to 1080p resolution. (6) USB 3.0 jacks provide high-speed data transfers up to 5 GBPS, and the Gigabit Ethernet provides a speedy and stable internet connection. The unit is suitable for new Macbooks and any other computer or laptop that connects with a USB Type-C cable. Fulfill your expansion needs with this stylish and compact (approx 8-1/2” x 4-1/2” x 1-1/2”) unit. Comes USB-B male to USB-C male cable, power adapter, support base, (2) rubber bands, a CD driver and a user manual.

When the fate of the earth hangs in the balance, you'll need a gyroscope. This “Avengers: Age of Ultron” gyro includes a stand and has a cord that you feed through the top and yank to spin it. Lights up briefly, but probably longer than James Spader. Measures 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" (the gyroscope, not James Spader) on a 6" x 4-3/4" stand, and it has an Avengers sticker on it.

We guess this could apply to the mother or father of octuplets, but in this case the “8” refers to devices and the “1” refers to our Magnavox (8)-device universal remote control. Use it for TVs, HDTVs, DVD and Blue-ray players, satellite receivers and auxiliary components. Has a comprehensive code library, and works with all kinds of major brands. Simple set up, and requires (2) “AA” batteries, which you provide because we can’t give you everything.

Keep track of where you’ve been, figure out where you’re going, or teach someone where someplace is with this dry erase, peel and stick, removable World wall map. From The Peel People™, the 12” x 18” map is durable, stain-proof and easy to clean with an eraser, tissue or cloth. Stick it to a clean dry wall, and pull it off whenever you like, with no damage. Map has geographical boundaries, country names and vivid colors. Good for classrooms or home, and made in the USA.

These are like those magnifying reading glasses you buy in the drug store and keep losing, except these clip onto your regular glasses. Mighty handy for general reading, but especially for folks whose bifocals won't work for seeing a computer screen because it's too close for the top and too far for the bottom. Our copywriter is wearing a pair of our clip-ons to type this right now, and it's relief, he tells you. Acrylic lenses flip up when not in use, and the spring-loaded clip has rubber tips to protect your regular glasses. Mag power is 2.50X and the lenses are large at 2-1/4” across. Cheaper than the drug store, too.

Bearcraft knives presents this 3-1/4" folding knife. Measures a full 7-3/4" open and 4-1/2" folded neatly into it's belt loop pouch. Now the good stuff. Composite handle, serrated 5Cr13Mov stainless blade, belt clip, seat belt cutter, glass breaker tip and has a quick open sprint action. A beautiful knife. Made in Germany.

Please note: Not available in our retail stores. Only online. 

Fanny packs are for your dad on vacation. These are camo carriers, full of zippers and pockets and contemporary coolness. You pick: the waist pack measures 13-1/2” x 6” x 6" in polyester with a 1-3/8” wide strap adjustable up to 55”, a large main zippered compartment, and a hook-n-loop patch with a criss-cross elastic cord with a lock stop; the sling bag (think one-strap mini-backpack) measures 12” x 7” x 5” with a large zippered main compartment with a smaller zippered section inside, a zippered compartment on the front with (2) rows of molly webbing and a “hidden” compartment on the opposite side, plus a hook-n-loop patch with a criss-cross elastic cord with a lock stop. The 1-1/2” wide strap adjusts to approx 48” long. Whichever one you order, we’ll pick one in woodland, digital or coyote camo.

This 20 GPM (gallons per minute) submersible fluid pump will shoot fluid approx (15) feet upward. Inlet is through the bottom, outlet via a 3/4 male GHT (garden hose thread). You can use a standard garden hose or the included brass fitting with a 3/8” barb. Comes with (4) rubber feet. Unit measures 7" x 5-1/4" x 4" with a 3” handle and a 15-foot power cord. Pump must be submerged at least 13”. Rated for 120 volts at 105 watts. 

Recharge it! Dual 10,000mAH Atomi USB recharging battery packs. Upto 4 full charges on phones and is compatible with USB devices. Includes (2) 10,000mAH packs each with 2 USB charging ports and a charging cable to recharge the battery packs. Each has a soft rubber outer shell and measure only 3" x 6". Now go get charged. 

Be good to your wooden and other water-averse surfaces by keeping these slate coasters always at the ready. They’ll stop condensation from dripping down the sides of your rocks glasses, or cans, or bottles or any other kinds of potentially dripping vessels. Each coaster measures approx 4"x 4" in a tasteful slate gray (duh) rough-hewn along the edges with a cushy bumper under each corner. Use chalk to write on them. Yeah, custom coasters—just your style.

There are safety vests, and then there’s this one—a high quality, German-made beauty in classic safety orange with (2) 5” wide horizontal reflective bands. Used, but in great condition. Has 8-1/2" adjustable straps on the sides, which means one size fits most. Made of coated PVC with nylon trim and a front hook and loop closure. Comes packed into a 10" x 10" green vinyl pouch with a hook and loop closure of its own.

Our hand-held steel hedge shears have a limb notch and 8" blades. Measure 20-1/2" overall. There might be a little rust on the shears, but the comfy rubber hand-grips, like the ones on classic bicycles, will make you forget all about that rust. So will the nice action and our price. Remember, summer is coming.

The Star Master is a star projector, but no, that doesn’t mean it can predict who’s going to make it big in Hollywood. It’s a little gizmo, about the size and shape of a quart of paint, (4"X5") that shines star-like points of LED light in white, red, green and blue. Don’t expect it to transform your bedroom into a planetarium, but do expect it to give off cool effects in darkness. It also makes for a very nice soothing nightlight. You supply (3) “AA” batteries because we can’t give you everything, even when we give you the stars.

Ever wonder how to make your notes and invitations look old-fashioned and super-classy? Just learn calligraphy, which looks pretty easy with this Spice Box™ Calligraphy set. You'll learn the chancery style and find out some of the history behind this elegant art form. Set includes an instruction book with lots of illustrations, a cartridge pen, (4) ink cartridges, (2) 5 ml tubes of gouache, (1) classic stylus, (1) brush and (1) workbook and practice pad with special punch-out tags, bottle tags and note cards. Now all you need is candle to practice by.

Need to connect your laptop with a monitor or projector? This cutie connects to your laptops Mini Display Port to HDMI, DVI and VGA without affecting video quality. Can be used to extend to HDMI, DVI and VGA simultaneously, which is great for anyone who travels or does frequent presentations and has a separate 1/8” audio jack. Comes with a 5V power adapter. Compatible with Apple MacBook Air Pro, Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Book.

Same here. We suggest Erasable Me, the re-markable magnetic wall calendar kit for people whose lives won't stand still. Includes a 16” x 12” magnetic whiteboard calendar, an 8” x 6” notepad, a pair of two-color erasable pens (black/red and blue/green), (2) whiteboard erasers, and a cute little yellow Q-man pen-holder. For ages 6+.

German safety goggles. Good for “sonne, winde und staub,” they say, and by staub they mean dust. These are gray rubber with a little, tinted sun visor that snaps on or off, an adjustable elastic strap and removable clear lenses. Lightly used, although if the thin foam padding around the eyes is deteriorated, it’s easily removed. Measure approx 8" x 4".

Pickles, tamales, red cabbage and the like keep getting tougher to open, so why not give yourself a little help with this (4)-size jar opener? It’s (2)-sided with one side handling 1-1/2” and 2” lids, and the other opening the 2-1/4” and 3" lids. The handle provides you with extra leverage, and a comfortable grip. Comes in an attractive red and gray, and it’s easy to store.

Moving soon? Putting the finishing touches on the birthday invitations? "Laminating" your fake I.D.? You can do it all (and more) with our 3" wide x (110)-yard roll of clear acrylic carton seal tape. This is the good stuff. Tape is 1.7ml thick, and wrapped around a 3" core. From Renupack, and recyclable. Sorry, no tape guns or serrated edges as of yet--you'll just get the great tape--but you're a whiz with scissors anyway. Just don't be like Pat and use your teeth...Yuck!

Our super soldering set comes with a 25W soldering iron with a 5/32" dia tip, approx (5) feet of de-soldering braid, de-soldering pump, iron holder and (5) feet of lead-free solder. A must have for any budding electronics kit builder. 

It's a 10-tool Swissesque military survival knife, but without those red plastic handles to break and fall off. Includes stainless steel 2-1/2" knife blade, flathead driver/bottle opener, saw blade, scissors, can opener, fish scaler/nail set, corkscrew, Phillips driver, awl, nail file and the needle-like thing for making buckskin clothes in case you're lost for years. Has a split ring to hang your keys from.

If Madame Curie had owned this, she'd be alive today. (She'd be more than 140 years old, of course, but still….) Our Radex RD1503 digital radiation meter evaluates the ambient level of gamma radiation, and can detect objects polluted by beta active radioactive nuclides. It uses a Geiger counter to detect the amount of gamma radiation within 40 seconds. It indicates the ambient dose equivalent in µSv/hr (0.05 to 9.99) and the µRem/hr exposure dose rate on a scale of 0.1 to1.25. The values are displayed on a 1-3/4" x 1-1/8" LCD screen. The presence of each particle is indicated by a clicking sound, for quick identification of affected areas, and it has an audio alarm with 3 adjustable ranges. The unit measures 4" x 2-1/4" x 1" and comes with a detailed manual and technical certificate. Requires (2) "AAA" batteries. Made in Russia. CE.

What we have here is a 650nm, 5VDC, 5mW red laser dot diode module measuring 1/2” long x 1/4” dia, with a copper head and 3” leads. Has a working life of more than 1000 hours, an operating current <40mA, and an operating temperature of -36 to 65C. The spot size is 10-15mm at 15 meters. Folks with tech smarts can add lasers to their models, make fake security laser grids, design and build cat toys, and do many optic experiments.

Absolutely not. Especially with these 100-120VAC input regulated switching power supplies with trim pots to adjust the output 0.5V either way, vented housings, 5-pole terminal blocks for AC in, chassis ground and DC out. You pick the 5A at 5VDC unit at 3-7/8" x 4" x 1-3/8" or the 8A at 5VDC at 5" x 3-7/8" x 1-1/2". Both have 3/32" mounting holes and are CE listed.

If you’d like to, too, we have three ways for you: our Go Wild Special is a canister with 1 oz of wildflower seeds in approx (25) varieties chosen to appeal to pollinators and to fill about 150 square feet in USDA zones 3-11, which is pretty much North America; our Here Comes the Sun option has 2.5 oz of sunflower seeds so you can become the food source for birds and baseball players all summer; and our Johnny Sequoiaseed option has (7) sequoia tree seeds per packet, along with 1/2 oz of soil, a small bag of pebbles and a vented canister to get them started so that in approx (83) generations, your progeny will have a tree 36 feet in diameter. Better pick a wide spot in the yard for that one.

They don’t give them away in bars anymore, so you’d better buy this Matchstick Fire Starter. Has a 1-1/2" x 1-1/8" x 3/8" flint housing and a 1” striker with a small cotton wick around the end. Fill it with a little lighter fluid and you’re ready to start something. Includes a 1/2” clip to hang it on something. A must for camping.

It’s kind of like a wedding cake with graduated layers, if your wedding cake is orange, yellow and green. Also, it’s not a cube, but we didn't name it. It's a wedding cake version of the Rubikian cube, and like the cubic one it’s fun and challenging. Manufacturer says it stimulates your hands and mind while developing your intelligence. You'd better get one.

Imagine a 4” x 3” x 3/4” thick hunk of black-backed clear acrylic with a hologram of the Starship Enterprise inside, against a background of an anonymous planet, not Earth, with a Star Trek…the Next Generation® logo just below it. Now go click on it, and we’ll beam it to you via USPS, warp-speed.

This programmable digital timer from Velleman® plugs into a standard wall outlet and has a max load of 1800 watts/15 amps. Has a large LCD display, (10) daily or weekly on/off programs with a minimum time interval of (1) minute, 12- and 24-hour modes and a daylight savings function. In understated white plastic with black buttons, it measures 5” x 2-1/2” x 3”. Comes with instructions, and the internal rechargeable battery that keeps the display on will need about a 8 hour charge, so just leave it plugged in.

This forest-camo sleeping bag is made for kids or adults as skinny as Pat, the Surplus King, who's six feet x 175 pounds and fits like a camper in this bag. Measures 70” x 27” closed (the bag, not Pat) and unzips to 70” x 54” in quick-drying polyester. Rolls up to an eminently tote-able 7” dia x 14” long in its own camo drawstring bag, and weighs just 2 lbs. Keeps toes toasty down to 40 degrees.

Enable chemical reactions while amazing your friends with the Devine Wine Aerator! Called the Woodpecker Pourer (because just take a look at the thing), it has multiple air intakes and sends wine swirling down into glasses with every pour, to open up aromas and flavors. Fits all bottle sizes and comes in a snazzy gift box. Plus, with your wine already swirled, you won't have to do it yourself and risk sloshing it all over the tablecloth and your boss as you expound on the wine’s subtle hints of blackcurrant, pine needle, rosemary, toasted almond and mocha.

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?”

Jewelers have the best looking tools. This ultra-slim knife is 4-1/2" long OA, with a flat metal handle that comes in assorted colors (our choice). The short, broad blade is honed to fit into the slit in a watch case and pop the back off easily. It doesn't fold into itself, but does come in a protective vinyl sleeve for storage. Very sharp.

More likely cowskin, but who ever says that? Leather, anyway. Our each is a package of (10) leather cords, 3/16” x 1/16” x approx 42” long, in assorted colors and ready for your frontier craft needs, or for lacing up your boots. Also dandy for cowboy key chains. Our samples were brown, dark brown and black. What will yours be?

Perfect for hands-on hobbyists. Foot-pedal speed controls free up your paws to do the real work. This one's for 120VAC devices, and ideal for machines using approx 200W or 1.6A or less. Measures 5" x 3" x 2-1/4" tall, with a 6-foot cord that plugs into the wall and a 2-foot grounded female plug for your sewing machine, rotary tool, scroll saw, or, if you really make a lot of banana Daiquiris, blender.

Sextants came along after astrolabes but before GPS. (Just like you.) They're used for finding latitude and the distance between objects, and are still the non-electric, non-satellite-dependent backup for navigators. Ours is a beauty in solid brass with glass optical components, at a tiny price. Measures approx 4-5/8" x 4-1/4" x 3-1/4" overall and comes in a very nice wooden case. Includes instructions, which you're going to need unless you went to Annapolis where they still teach it. Handy for learning the principles of how a sextant works, but please don't try to find your way to Bora Bora with it, this one is more decorative than accurate.  

So you don't have a gas jet in the garage? You don't think Margie and Ted are old enough to handle the high temperatures of a Bunsen burner? Our alcohol lamp is the answer. It burns alcohol (available at the hardware store), and is hot enough to boil water, to soften glass tubing for bending, and to generate the chemical reactions generally called for in science projects. The lamp is thick glass, shaped somewhat like a squared-off ink well, 3-1/2" tall w/ cap x 2-1/2" and comes with a screw-on wick holder and a handy little lid/extinguisher, both metal.

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.

This duffle makes other duffles hide their straps in shame. Dezzio duffles are made as perfect beach, gym or weekend bags, with a plethora of add-ons, including built-in key holders, a bottle opener, flip-flop pocket, towel holder, cooler pocket and easy-access end pocket. Also inside the bag is a side pocket designed to hold a USB backup battery (that you supply) and a built-in pair of USB output plugs so you can recharge two phones or power two USB devices. Wipe dry with a damp cloth. Measures 19" x 15-1/2” x 9". You pick: the solid color brown; the Sahara—beige/white stripes; Rainforest--green leaves on white background; Belize—anchors and stars on dark blue; or Classic—cerulean blue with white piping. Paul says they’re mega-snazzy.