This giant ceramic mug with a Pokémon Poké Ball on the side holds a whopping (18) ounces and measures 4-1/4” tall x 3-7/8” dia with a handle big enough to hold a serious paw. In black, white and scarlet and dishwasher and microwave safe, because otherwise why have appliances in the first place?

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.

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.

Our each is a 360-foot roll of metalized polypropylene tape for HVAC applications, like sealing duct work. Measures 2-7/8” wide (3” in the tape world) x .002” thick on a 3” core. UL. Also good for repairing your robot or making a steel tuxedo for the prom.

You’ll get a great big bunch of hooks, including cup hooks and gate hooks, plus assorted eyes in assorted sizes and finishes--steel, brass, white. It’s a gallimaufry of hardware and it’ll save you years of trips to the hardware store because you’ll have the stuff you need already on-hand, barely taking up any space. You’ll get an assortment of (5) packs in, yes, assorted sizes.

Sleep a little easier on this aqua-colored, nylon inflatable pad. Perfect for camping or sliding into your sleeping bag. Measures 73” x 22” x 2-1/2” when inflated, and has a 3/4” ID one-way valve. Folds down into the included 8” x 4” pouch, and comes with a vinyl repair patch, not that you’ll need it.

This handy little 17-piece bit and driver set comes in a case that clips onto your belt. Includes: Phillips, Pozidriv, slotted, T15, E20 and CR-V driver bits; (6) HSS drill bits from 5/64" to 5/32", and a 1-1/4" long bit holder.

Once upon a time, backpack users stuck both arms through both straps, but then your cool one-armed pack-slinging caught on, and thus in the fullness of time, the sling bag was born. So, herewith: the chartreuse nylon sling, 18" x 12" x 6" with a single adjustable 3-1/2” wide strap. Also has a zipper along one side, a flap with a 12" x 6" pocket and another 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" outside pocket, both zippered. There’s more: a 6" x 4-3/8" x 8" mesh pocket that will snap to the side, along with a 7" x 5" mesh sleeve on the other side, where you could keep a water bottle. Includes a gasketed port for a headphone cord, and a final 4" x 3" mesh sleeve on the shoulder strap.

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.

Even if you're not a female flamingo yourself, you can still hatch an adorable hot pink flamingo. You’ll get an equally hot pink, 4-1/4" egg, which you immerse in water and wait a couple-three days while it hatches and grows to 8”+ tall. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Take Pinky out of the water and he or she will shrink back to egg-size and regrow endless times. (The egg, however, will be history.)

An adult swimmer like you doesn’t have to freshen your auto air with another pine tree hanging from your rear-view mirror. Try this 3" dia Rick and Morty air freshener, redolent, the package says, of genuine New Car Scent, which turns out to be vaguely soapy/detergentish. Like a laundromat, but in a good way. Made in the USA.

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.

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.

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+.

Serious clamping made easy. This 9-1/2" long steel spring clamp has 1-3/8" x 1-3/4" swiveling jaw pads. Opens to 3” and has padded handles. Spring strength is substantial; could double as a grip exerciser.

Let us pick an animal head on a 17" long stick for your comedic puppetry needs, because heads on sticks are always amusing unless you’re Oliver Cromwell or Sansa’s dad. These sticks have triggers to flap the traps of the beasties while you read their lines from behind the curtain or couch. You might get a beluga whale head, an emperor penguin, or some other type of amusing critter, and we’ll send you at least two different kinds.

For the (9) STEM experiments you can do with this Sick Science! Fizz Pop Boom kit from Steve Spangler Science you’ll need a few household items, but the kit itself includes a 1-liter bottle, plastic bags, a roll of Mentos (which you’ll use in an experiment), a geyser tube, plastic caps, rubber stoppers, hook’n’loop strips and a 3.5 oz bag of baking soda. The box proclaims "9 Insanely Cool Experiments" and we think that describes them perfectly. Ages 6+.

Handy 3-piece set of C-Clamps in cast iron with zinc-plated screws. Our each includes clamps with 3”, 2” and 1” jaws because our clamping needs, like our waistlines, are subject to change. Yours are, too, so have a good selection of C-Clamps on hand. And try to get some exercise.

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.

Then you might love these Pentomino and Tangram wooden STEM puzzles, or they might drive you mad. You pick the (12)-piece that fits in a 2-3/4” square and will reconfigure into (40) combinations, including a giraffe, elephant and butterfly; or the simple-appearing (7)-piece, also 2-3/4” square, that has (40) solutions including a swan, rabbit and dancing man. To save you from madness, they come with challenge cards that include solutions.

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+.

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.

Electronics. The best thing that ever happened to calipers. Save your eyesight and measure accurate outside and inside dimensions with this digital instrument. Powered by an included button-cell battery, it measures up to 6 inches in .001 increments or 155 millimeters in .01 increments. Hardened stainless steel, 9-1/4" x 3" OA, with a locking vernier, it comes with a nice sturdy storage case and extra battery.

Too many of your wacky marble-run contraptions are tiny and made to stick on refrigerators, we think. Herewith, the solution: a 70-piece kit with ramps, tracks, funnels, stops, gears, levers, cups, animals and steel balls. Create your own endless versions of wacky contraptions and stick them on the free-standing, 28” x 12” hook-and-loop board. Includes a tip sheet. For ages 8+.

These momentary SPST push-button switches are normally open and measure 11/16" dia x just over 3/16" thick and have a 15/32" shaft with a steel lock-washer & nut plus a pair of 1/8" solder terminals on the bottom. Rated 3A at 125VAC or 1A at 250VAC. You pick red, green or yellow.

Not fishnet stockings, but netting for actual fish, direct from the U.S. Army (you'd think Navy, wouldn't you?) in olive drab. It's a survival thing. You get a 10-foot x 5-foot net made of 3/4" squares individually knotted from twisted cotton/nylon, so the net won't unravel if torn. Might have a slightly musty aroma (but definitely not fishy) that a little sunshine time will fix. Great for maritime-theme decoration, bible-camp plays (filled until breaking, walking-on-water background prop…) or, we suppose, fishing. And perfect if you want to go to a costume party as Poseidon.

Meet the STEM-friendly hydraulic gearbot. The completed, syringe-driven device will stand a foot tall and involve a completely unnecessary but fascinating series of gears and levers to hurl a projectile from the basket on the top arm. In dye-cut plywood, it takes an hour or two for an 8+ year-old. Includes all parts. All you add is patience and water.

You’ll need some genuine Transformer bandages. Luckily, they also work on humans. Our each is a tin with (20) sterile bandages, 2-3/4” x 3/4”, all resplendent with licensed Transformer images. As a bonus, you’ll get (2) Transformer-themed temporary tattoos.

Good electronics come with very small screws. This precision bit and driver set from TEKTON includes flathead bits at 1,1.5 & 2mm; Phillips #000, 00, 0 & 1; T3, 4 & 5 star bits; tamperproof stars at TR6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 15; TRI 0 &  tri-wing bits; pentalobe TS 1 & 5 bits; 4mm & 5mm nut drivers; a 3-5/8" long handle and a spudger tool to pop the tabs on a case, all in a storage  case so you don't lose all the little bits. Must have for taking phones apart.

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.

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.

Electronic stuff sticking out, is it? Cozy your HDTV, DVR, Blue-ray or whatever right up to the wall or cabinet with this 180-degree swiveling HDMI adapter. Maximum cable length is approx 30 feet.

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 SPDT momentary rocker switches from Otto® have (3) 1/4” quick-disconnect terminals and panel-mounting tabs. Measure 1-1/8” deep x 1” x 3/8” and are rated for 10.1A at 125VAC. UL/CSA. On-Off-On.

Quick, what are the two most iconic symbols of peace? Well, the classic three-pronged peace sign in a circle, of course. And windchimes. (We know you knew that.) Now, for the first time ever, we offer both of them together in a set of harmonious wind chimes with (5) colorful, steel peace signs at 2-3/8" dia x 1/2" wide, and little plastic gems on the cords that they dangle from. The whole shebang hangs 18" top-to-bottom from a 3-1/4" dia x 1/2" wooden disk with a loop above it for hanging.

Add the glitter of bright, brass-tone aluminum buttons, 9/16" dia, to tops, jeans, purses, backpacks. The buttons are new and convex, with a stationary 1/8" sewing loop on the back, and an embossed star and small hammer and sickle design on the front. All right, so they were from the Soviet military (circa late 1970s). The design is very discreet. And we weren't the ones who had to tear down a wall, so you can consider these the spoils of a cold war. (Lots and lots of spoils. Left-leaning artists who want to cover a giant canvas or Soviet statue with them should call for a volume discount.)

Nice little battery holder made to contain (4) “AA” cells. Measures 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 3/4" with a pair of 5-1/2" leads and an SPST slide switch. The cover closes with screws so all those AAs won’t go flying around where you can’t find them if you drop it. Great for science fairs.

As part of our continuing series of whimsical underpants products, we're happy to present Handerpants, the underpants for your hands. These fingerless gloves are modeled on traditional tighty whities, complete with a classic elastic band, and fit small to medium hands. And no, the fly doesn't open. And yes, you put them on under your regular gloves, unless you're trying to be outrageous. Our each is a pair.

Made for a cable TV box, this floor-mount switching power supply is rated at 12VDC and a whopping 3 Amps, and has a 6-foot+ cord with a polarized plug and a 6-foot output cord terminating in a 5.5mm (2.1mm) center-positive female plug. Housing measures 4-1/2" x 2" x 1-1/4". UL.

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.