No doll house needed. But these extremely detailed, hand-crafted, hand-painted polyresin Miniature Room Settings work just fine in or next to a dollhouse if you have one (but we’re not sure what scale they are). We like to just display them on a shelf or tabletop, and then daydream for hours. You pick. The (9)-piece vintage bathroom set has a sink, table, tub, wall, vase on a stand, planter and other pieces, including a cardboard oriental rug that might be a little warped. The (13)-piece vintage patio set includes a couple sitting areas, one with a backdrop, the other gazebo-like, plus (2) chairs, a table, flower pot, rolling carts, curved fence sections, a fountain and a cardboard base that looks either grassy or rug-like depending on your imagination. Ages 6+. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Good news—our 3D Pixel Puzzle™ has just increased by (3)! Funny how that worked out. Each Level 2 difficulty puzzle is made of small mini bricks and comes in a box that’s 5-3/4” x 4” x 1-3/4”. You pick: the Shark with (202) pieces depicting the head of a great white shark surfacing with a splash, as well as a surfboard with a bite out of it; the Skull with (230) pieces depicting a human skull holding a rose between its teeth; or the Green Tractor with (189) pieces depicting, well, a green tractor. Recommended Ages 12+.

And you can too, with this 18-foot length of solar-recharging indoor/outdoor rope light. The weather-resistant 3/8” dia tubing with multicolored LEDs inside is great for the patio, holidays, parties, the kids’ fort or just permanent accent lighting. Powered by a NiMH cell charged via a 2-1/2” solar cell. Comes with a plastic stake and wall plate for mounting. Includes instructions, mollies, screws and cable clips.

And don’t take any wooden nickels! We love the old sayings, but we love this new phosphorescent, glow-in-the-dark powder even more. Comes in (3) colors—green, pink and yellow—and we’ll pick one for you. It’ll arrive in a nice, 5” clear plastic test tube with a screw-on cap. Ideal for crafts, haunted houses, raves and more. You mix it with a medium of your choice and let the fun begin. It’s the cat’s meow! Instructions included.

For the budding engineer, this solar/hybrid-powered Rover Robot from 4M® is a (2)-wheel vehicle with parts that look like eyes and hands. Kinda cute. It’s a STEAM kit, so science-minded kids will love it, and it operates on both battery and solar power, depending on where the sun is. Includes all parts (motor, gears, solar panel) and instructions. Requires (1) “AAA” battery, which you supply, but no soldering required. This would be a nice, satisfying challenge for a budding yet somewhat experienced kit-making kid. Ages 6+. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Come on baby, do the Dinomotion! Dance if you like, but we’ll be here assembling this Jurassic Earth STEM kit from Engino®, and then we’ll be watching the dinosaur robots we’ve built doin’ their motion. They don’t dance, but they walk under the power of the included motor module. You supply (2) “AAA” batteries and build (5) different models, including a Triceratops and a Pterodactyl. Comes with printed instructions for (2) models and you can find more theory, experiments and (3) more models with 3D instructions in the free app. Ages 8+.

From Lascoton, this Creative Forts Glow kit allows kids ages 3+ to build indoor or outdoor forts, caves, rockets, domes, game structures and tunnels that glow in the dark. Parental interaction is encouraged. Where was this when we were kids? Never mind, we’re getting one anyway—let the neighbors talk! We’ll marvel at…uh, make that…your kids will marvel at the many possibilities this STEM kit offers. Comes with (130) durable plastic pieces, including (44) 2” double-layer ball joints and (86) 15” long flexible rods. Set has passed the toy CPC & ASTM safety certification and load-bearing test. If you need us, we’ll be in our castle.

As a devoted Surpie, you know by now that we don’t sell doughnuts, at least not the kind you can actually eat. This “double dozen” refers to heavy body acrylic paints from Klossers. Set includes 22ml (.74 oz) tubes of (24) different vibrant colors, perfect for canvas, leather, glass or rocks. They’re rich-pigment, artist-quality paints—good for adults and kids—and they’re non-toxic. Colors include many shades of red, blue, purple, orange, yellow green and brown, plus black and white in (2) stackable trays that slide into a sturdy cardboard sleeve for storage.

This (18)-piece Deluxe Wood Burning Kit from Plaid® heats up way hotter than Fahrenheit 451. This wood burner goes all the way up to 750F, hot enough to sear words and designs into genuine wood. Make holiday ornaments, coasters or wall art. Comes with the afore-mentioned wood burner and (6) tips, a stand, (3) practice wood rounds, (4) small wood rounds, (1) large wood round, (1) large plaque and a design template so you won’t have to guess. Finding your own wood once you burn through the included supply is half the fun.

Pictures crooked? This Professional Picture Hanging Home Toolbox Kit has been “used by museums and art galleries since 1964,” according to the box. Before that, museums and galleries must have used a different kit. Either way, this is one’s nice, and it’ll hang up to (38) works of art, including the dogs playing poker. Comes with a compact, sturdy hammer/screwdriver-nesting multitool, plus a bunch of hangers and nails, including “blue steel!” For hanging objects of up to 100 lbs, so no juries—artwork and picture frames only.

We’re loving these super-stylish caps shaped sort of like a painter’s cap, an old-time paper boy’s hat, or the cap Castro wore. Made of canvas with a sewn-in elastic band in back, (2) studded crosses on the left front, and a short faux leather bill. In brown/brown, tan/brown, and all black. Each of them looks as smooth as the next. We’ll pick one that flows with your vibe.

Hey, need a hand with that? Of course you do, and thanks to the “Helping Hand with Magnifier,” you’ll always have one. Ideal for working on electronic PC boards, small devices, and elaborate sandwiches. Has a heavy cast-iron base for stability with a divot for holding parts, and includes a 5” pivoting bar with (2) rubber-coated gator clips, all adjustable. The 3-1/2”-dia magnifying glass makes tiny parts, including olive garnishes, totally clear. The Addams Family wishes it had one of these instead of Thing! All for under 8 bucks? Somebody deserves a hand.

Nothing says “I Love You” like a bunch of penguins nuzzling up to one another. Well, nothing except the actual words “I Love You.” We have (2) lovely ceramic (12)-oz mugs here. You pick. The reddish-orange mug is covered with (40) white, yellow and gray “I LOVE YOU” messages in different languages, including Braille, American Sign Language and semaphore (plus English on the inside bottom). The white-with-black-inside Penguin Party mug features heat-sensitive images of the loving birds, which are in their regular birthday suits when the mug liquid is cold, and dressed in splashy, colorful party clothes, like Hawaiian shirts, striped pants, zig-zag sweaters, brightly colored skirts and more, when it’s hot. Both mugs come in a nice gift box.

Greatest item ever! A sumo top, a 4-legged creatures bottom. But wait there is more! They moo when you squeeze them. About 6" long, in assorted colored bottoms. We choose, beacuase we know what sumo fits your sign. 

Now your kids can practice wilderness survival in the safety of their own home. This KidzLabs™ Survival Science Kit includes (30) pieces that will teach and demonstrate the science of wilderness survival, but hopefully won’t be actually required to save someone’s life. It’s always good to practice, though. Contains components to make a telescope, sundial, torch, Morse code flashlight (Batt. included), water purifier, compass, reflective mirror, whistle and magnifier. Comes with a carrying case, too. We’re not going to tell you how to parent your kids, but if you want to drop them off in the woods for their own good, we saw nothing. “Hey, where’d everyone go? Well, at least I have this Survival Science Kit!” Ages 9+. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

This handy item doesn’t have a leg to stand on—it has (3)! That’s why they call it a tripod, and that’s why it’ll make your social media posts look oh so pro. It’s not just the steadiness—it’s also the attached, adjustable LED ring light. For smartphones up to (almost) 3-1/2” wide and meant to be placed on a table, this lightweight portable tripod stands approx 7-1/2” tall. Great for vlogging, live-streaming, YouTubing, TikToking, Zooming and Selfying. Light has (3) brightness levels and a flexible neck. Phone mount swivels on a ball joint, allowing for precise angles. You supply (3) “AAA” batteries, and the beautiful, trending face.

Picture yourself on a boat in a river: tangerine trees, marmalade skies, the whole deal. Sound good? Now give that view to a child with the Dabble Lab™ Rainbow Prism Kaleidoscope kit. Lucy wishes she had this STEAM kit with (3) markers, (1) cardboard scope, (3) paper mirrors, (25) acrylic gemstones, and instructions to build her very own kaleidoscope. So fun that kids won’t even realize the kit’s teaching them about physics, engineering and interactive play. Ages 6+. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

We’re not saying you couldn’t strip to this 50-foot LED RGB Strip Light with (4) scene options, a timer and a music mode. But it’s probably more accurate to call it an LED light strip. Comes with a fantastic, multi-function remote control, and red, green and blue lights, so it’ll hit all the colors. Includes (2) daisy-chainable 3/8" wide strips (call ’em strings if you want), a wall adapter and mounting tacks

If you find yourself paying the electric bill for all those old Christmas lights, your problems are solved! What we have here is a string of (25) C7 style LED bulbs. How long are they you might ask? Well, they are 17' long and they can be daisy chained together to make much longer strings. Indoor and outdoor rated and UL listed. Each bulb is 1-1/2" tall in green, purple, red, yellow and orange. Drawing only 2.5 watts each you can connect up to 5 strands together. (Box says 90 so ignore that suggestion) Green cord, with a non-grounded 2 prong plug.

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The Big Bang Bubble Blaster (we just said that 10 times!) looks like a giant hairdryer from the ’70s, right down to the orange and aqua color. But it’s way more fun. This fat gun shoots thousands of bubbles, which built-in multi-colored LED lights give a magical tint to as they sail into the ether. Includes (2) containers of bubble solution, tilting tray designed to reuse the solution, and a 3.7-Volt Li-Ion battery that recharges via the included USB cord. Help kids expand their universe with bubbles! Ages 5+. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

If you’re a welder, you probably shop at the welding store. Lucky that you found your way here just now, though, because we have an Aver® auto-darkening, arc-detection helmet with variable shade, sensitivity and lens delay controls, and a shade 5-8/9-13 selector. Has an ANSI rating of Z87.1, a COLTS rating of CSA Z94.3, and an AS/NZS rating of 1337.1/1338.1. Adjustable headband, flip-up capability, sleek lines and mysterious black sheen. The darkening module takes (1) CR2450 3V lithium battery (included). Brand new, these are not cheapies like you find at big box stores like Port Shipping! 

Jarvis says: Not intended for solar viewing.

These light-duty plastic casters are on swiveling stems and have dual 1-1/2" dia x 5/16" wheels in 1-7/8" x 1-3/16" hemispheric housings. Stems are striated steel, 3/8" dia x 3/4" long. We're thinking these would be fine for your average chair. Our each is a bag of (4).

This 16" long x 7" insulated drawstring cooler bag was originally intended as an outdoor faucet socket in frigid climates. Made by 3M it uses their Thinsulate™ technology to keep out the warm or cold. Because of it's size, we think it makes a great cooler bag for the beach, camping, office, school...should we continue? Fits plenty of beverages at a time and how about a sandwich, chips and thermos. Wow, who knew?

People say they just can’t help buying these 1,700 surface-mount device resistors. That’s (20) pieces each at (85) different values between 1 ohm and 10M ohms, with a 5% tolerance. Don’t even try to resist these.

Practice your pick-up lines while playing games! These are good old-fashioned games, though—not the ones you play in singles bars. This Classic Games storage tin contains a set of Pick-Up Sticks and a set of metal Jacks ’N Ball, the timeless pastimes of yesteryear. You’ll get (30) 6-1/4" plastic pick-up sticks in various colors, (10) metal jacks and a bouncy rubber ball. Instructions/game rules included. Pick-up lines are up to you. Ages 6+. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts and Small Balls. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Or gear down-for the science fair or for any number of hobby projects. This hard-to-find set of (3) combination spur/beveled gears-for when you want gears set either straight or at 90° to one another-also has one small spur gear, plus three bushings. All in red, green, or blue plastic (we'll pick). The combo-beveled gears are 1-5/8", 1-1/4" and 27/32" dia with 3/16" bores to accept the bushings, which are 3/16" OD, 3/32" ID. The straight gear is 17/32" dia with a 1/16" half-bore. All are 24 pitch.

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.

If you want something done right…. and yes, that includes laboratory slides. This slide-making kit from Elenco makes a fantastic start to exploring the miniature world around you or great expansion to your microscope usage. Includes: a 4-chamber Micro Hatchery®, Vial of Shrimp Eggs, (2) Prepared Slides, (10) Glass Slides, (12) Cover Glasses, (12) Statical Slide Covers, (12) Labels, Vial of Eosins, Vial of Methylene Blue, Vial of Sodium Chloride, (2) Collecting Vials,  (2) 10mL Graduated Cylinders, Tweezers, Dropper, Stirring Rod, 3x/6x Magnifier, Safety Goggles and a great instruction Manual. Wow, that's not just a kit, it's a small lab!

Something in this paracord bracelet kit might save your life. Short of that, it might lighten your load, help you out of a jam, or just look really cool on your wrist. You’ll get (10) 7-strand paracords in assorted solid colors (some bright, some subdued), each 10 feet long with a 550-lb capacity. Every cord comes with a molle buckle. From the SE Survivor Series.

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.

A famous woodworking apprentice carves out a living today making these puzzle boxes from recycled hardwoods. Pull the secret wooden pin and the critter opens up to reveal, well, an empty velveteen-lined box, but it's just waiting for you to put your treasured jewelry, ill-gotten cash, safety-deposit box key, or candy stash inside. Your choice: the gator, sleeping cat, puppy dog, owl pair all of which measure about 5-1/2" X 3-3/4" X 3-1/2". Click here for a short video

Gen Xers will remember hours of fun spent with the original Like-Brite before the Millennials ruined everything. Well, it’s back and like the cereals you used to eat, it’s New and Improved, with LEDs behind the 8-3/4” x 1-1/2” case housing a 33- x 21-pin matrix with (156) translucent neon pegs. Includes a detachable storage tray, so you won’t lose the pegs in the family room’s shag carpeting, plus an art guide and (2) templates. You add (3) “AA” batteries and a dimly lit room. Still from Hasbro, still a lot of fun, and for ages 4+.

In flexible copper, 6-5/8" x 7/16" x 1/16" with 3/16" dia magnets on the ends, this bracelet is flexible enough to fit all wrists. Might be good for you, might just look good. Front of the package says the combo has been believed to relieve arthritis and rheumatism since Roman times but the back says it’s definitely not a medical device. F. Scott Fitzgerald said “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time.” He probably would have bought some of these bracelets. We'll pick from the twisted one or the smooth one.

No, that's not a contradiction. These are real arrowheads, made like the originals, but as replicas. You get a clear-plastic case with (4) of them, (2) made from jasper and (2) from obsidian. Sizes range from 1-3/8" long to approx 2". Has a short fact sheet, but no arrows.

But that’s a very good thing in this case. These collapsible, reusable, BPA-free, food-grade silicone straws are approx 9-3/4” long, but fold up to fit into a 1-3/4” x 2-3/4” carrying pod with a carabiner. Attach it to your keys, belt, backpack or anyplace handy and you’ll never have to use a throwaway straw again. Good for over a thousand slurping sessions with hot or cold drinks, and you’ll get a collapsible cleaning brush with every straw. Our each is (4) light gray, pink, navy blue or aqua straws in matching cases, which we’ll pick because we have impeccable taste.

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: Rainforest--green leaves on white background or Classic—cerulean blue with white piping. Paul says they’re mega-snazzy.

Rubrasers. Maybe it’s a silly name, but they’re very cute. They’re erasers shaped like miniature versions of everyday stuff, and they come (4) to a pack. We'll pick from the Rainy Days pack, including an umbrella and rain boot; the Emergency pack, with an ambulance and fire extinguisher; or the Couch Potato pack, with living-room furniture. Also excellent for doll houses, dioramas or general play.

You don’t chill and guzzle this 4-pack of Lights in front of a game. These are actual light-up lights, in RGB LED color, with a remote control. Lettuce explain. They’re called LUMN8™ lights, which we can appreciate, considering we just wrote “Lettuce explain.” Measure 2-3/4” dia each x approx 1” thick—like little hockey pucks—with (10) super-bright LEDS each, (10) brightness levels and (13) colors, including cool white. They have fade/jump modes, too, and take (3)” AAA” batteries each.

Jarvis says: New edition now includes batteries and a second remote! Wow!

Here’s a good-looking 24” x 12” duffle bag that you’ll won’t have to search hard for on the baggage carousel. Yes, it’s black, in resilient unwashed cotton canvas, but the stiches are orange, and so is the military-esque printing on one side. Has a nice 5” x 1” bright yellow-gold nylon-webbing zipper-pull on top, too. Shoulder strap is adjustable and detachable, and there’s a grab/carry strap on one end. Twin carry handles are stitched around the circumference of the bag, which has (2) zippered pockets on the sides and (1) on the end. Main compartment has double zippers. It’s a sturdy bag that stands out.

Triops: way cooler, bigger and more active than sea monkeys. They're dinosaur shrimp, leftovers from some 200 million years ago. Don't eat them; just grow them and enjoy this bizarre & ancient display of nature! In the kit you get a kidney-shaped tank 2-3/8" tall x 8-1/2"x 5-3/4", a very informative instruction booklet, and a packet full of triops eggs and food. In the starter pack/refill pack you get tripos eggs, food, conditioner and directions. Add the eggs to water and watch them go; they'll hatch in a day and reach 1" to 2" or more in a few weeks. Really easy to do, and really cool too.