These cute clear glass jars measures approx 1-3/4" dia x 1-1/2" tall, counting the black metal gasketed screw cap. Hold 1 oz each. So now go invent a lip balm and get as rich as Burt and his bees before he lost them in the divorce settlement. You know those little jelly jars at breakfast joints? These are kind of like those. You’ve got a million uses for them.

Well, not give, but we’ll be happy to sell you one cheap. This bench-top helping hand has a magnifier with a 2-5/8" dia 2.5X glass lens on a ball-socket clip and a pair of 1” alligator clips. They’re also on ball-socket clips, and both on a 9-1/2” gooseneck attached to a 3-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1-5/8" clamp that opens to 2” to grab onto a desk or bench. Your third hand!

This is a British military folding knife and, unlike the Swiss, they think sometimes a knife is just a knife. This one measures 3-3/4” long with non-slip black sides, a blunt 2-1/8” sheepsfoot blade and a serious can opener. Non-locking but with a tight action and a 9/16” loop at one end. It’s a workhorse, and might want a drop or two of oil.

The first real gas attack in WWI was at Ypres, in Belgium, which the Brits called “Wipers” because they like to make fun of French. Haw-haw. This brown rubber mask is from the Belgian military and measures approx 8" tall x 6-1/2” wide with 2-1/8” dia lenses and a 1-1/2” dia filter port, but no filter. Has adjustable head straps and a 30” neck strap. But don’t use it for breathing--it’s for display or costume use only. Or to accompany a history lesson. Hello, teachers!

These round tins with black enameled finish and silver edges are so understated and elegant, they’d be at home at any black-tie affair. Measure 3-3/4" dia x 1-1/8" tall and come with a matching lid. They’re 1" deep inside--perfect for party favors, or home storage of jewelry, craft supplies, loose change, paper clips, rubber bands and countless other essentials.

You like to scratch off stuff and see what you haven’t won? Get ready for some serious scratching with this full-color political world map, approx 36" x 20", where all the countries and islands start out gray until you scratch-off to reveal their colors. No Antarctica, sadly, but it’s mostly white anyway. Except for the penguins.

You say your office is the coffee shop on the corner? You say you wish you had a desk like all the big kids in the offices downtown? You’re in luck because this all-black plastic desk set has everything you need in a 4-1/2" dia x 4-1/2" tall rotating pen stand, including (2) pencils, a pen, scissors, 6” ruler, (5) pushpins, a pencil sharpener, small stapler with (500) staples, (10) paper clips, a gum eraser and a staple remover. It’ll be like having a job!

Let there be light. Without switches. These (2) pivoting light bars at 6-3/8" x 1-5/8" x 3/4" with two 2" COB LEDs are motion- and light-sensitive (with a 30-second auto-off feature), and can be mounted pretty much anywhere via their self-adhesive strips and disc magnets. With 90-degree tilt-ability and rated at 300 lumens, these little lights are about as bright and versatile as anything this size can be. Each package comes with (2) light bars and (3) AAA batteries for each. Get a couple and you’ll probably be back for more.

This set includes (32) hex drive CR-V security bits at 2-1/2” long, including a 6mm slotted; PH1 & 2; T8 through T40; tri-point 1 through 4; spanner heads #4 through 10; pozi 1, 2 & 3; 6-point from 2 through 6; Torx #6, 8 &10; plus the ever-popular rubber holder so you do don’t lose them.

Big Peanuts® puzzles, 2-ft x 3-ft, with (48) big, thick pieces for easy handling by little fingers. Particularly nice depictions of the characters, with some perspective. We’ll pick a puzzle from the group, which includes: Snoopy as a flying ace; Woodstock and bird buddies; Franklin; Lucy; Linus; Peppermint Patty; Marcy; and Sally. For ages 5+.

These small binoculars are rubber-coated in black with an electric-blue bridge. They’re 10 x 22 (small enough to fit in a glove compartment) with twisting eye-cups, a separate right-eye focus, belt-pouch case, 14-1/2" neck strap and a cleaning cloth. Measure 3-3/4" x 4-1/8" x 1-5/16" over all.

Build your own plywood superheroes with these Build and Grow® models from the unlikely partnership of Marvel Comics® and Lowe’s® Home Improvement stores. Kits have plywood pieces, stickers, brads, a cartoon vignette on the back, and an iron-on patch. Finished heroes will be approx 10” tall on a triangular base. They include The Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, Falcon, Black Widow and Thor, and you’ll get (2) different ones because nobody wants superhero twins.

Like Napoleon. Except he didn’t have a cell phone. You do, however, and this Travel Adapter charging station accepts 100-240VAC via non-polarized plugs in Type G, used in (50) countries; Type I for AustralAsia; Type C for Europe; and Type A for North America. Has a 700mA battery with a (4)-level charge indicator. Measures approx 3” x 2” x 1-1/4” and is RoHS compliant.

Shepherd oil resistant rubber Viper scooter wheel. 2-1/2" diameter x 7/8" wide with a 1/4" id hub. Max load per wheel is 80 lbs. Weighs in at 1/2 lbs.

May the ink be with you, at least for a while. These Star Wars™ tattoos from Disney are temporary, but this kit offers lasting fun. Comes with more than (100) assorted tats and stickers, from 1/2" up to 3-1/4" x 2-1/4", some metallic, some glow-in-the-dark, some collectible. All the classic are here, from people and creatures to words and weapons. Don’t like images on your skin? Make a collage and use the inner packaging as a backdrop. Ages 4+. Made in the USA.

Bottle-less glass eye-droppers. Measure 2-3/4" long with a rubber bulb and a screw cap, and the dropper will pop out of the cap if you need it to. Hold about 1ml each. We’re thinking student lab supplies, paper and fabric art applications, really careful baking uses (too much green food coloring makes the cookies look horrid), and homemade tincture-dosing. Made in USA.

These little plastic bots have movable arms and swiveling heads, and come seated in non-motorized, three-wheel cars for sliding fun for the kiddies. Pull ’em out of the cars, and stick on the cute feet and they’re pedestrians. And yes, they come in a bucket. Stand approx 3” tall and sit in 3” long cars. We’ll pick from the (6) interchangeable styles available. For ages 3+.

Want to look important and transport lots of stuff while doing it? Get this blow-molded takeout black plastic case measuring 19" x 14-1/2" x 7-5/8" externally (17-1/2" x 13" x 6-7/8" inside) with two latches and a 4" wide handle. Bigger than a classic black briefcase, it’ll leave people guessing about what’s in it and who you are.

This Velleman® microprocessor-controlled advanced battery charger works with up to (15) NiCd or NiMH cells, up to to (6) Lithium-ion, -iron, or -phosphate cells, or lead batteries up to 20V. It can balance, charge or discharge rechargeable batteries. You’ll need an 11-18VDC 5A power supply (think: car battery for field use). Outputs via banana plugs and multi-pin connectors. Comes with (6) assorted sets of leads to mate with a variety of battery packs. Also has input voltage protection to protect your power source.

Ecosmart delivers on this 6" diameter dimmable downlight. 2700K (Soft White) with a standard medium base so it can fit into can lights. 65W Equivalent and only draws 12.5W for some super savings. Buy more and save!. Not available in our stores.

The smart cutters and choppers these days are using ceramic knives because they stay so sharp for so long, and who remembers to have their knives sharpened? Ours measure 7" long over all, with a red, green, or deep aqua handle, a 3" blade and a sheath. Don't go into the kitchen without one. Slice, dice, chop and mince, and forget about sharpening. Like you always do.

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.

We’re especially high on this 5mW red laser level with a prism for perfect pictures, level studs or unslanted TV's. Measures 4" x 2-3/8" x 1-5/8" in a housing with dual bubble levers, pushpins and gum to mount it temporarily. If Bonanno Pisano had had one, that tower in Pisa might not lean at all, but, sadly, Alessandro Volta didn’t get around to inventing batteries for another 600 years. Speaking of which, you’ll need to add a pair of “AAA”s to make that red line happen.

And no need to hang on, because this large, 9-3/8” x 6-1/2” Fresnel magnifying lens with approx 2X magnification is in a black plastic frame with folding legs. Stands approx 4” above a tabletop but stores flat. Also comes with a lightweight cord, so it will hang from your neck for close work sewing, knitting, or whatever. Try it once and you’ll wonder how you got along without it.

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.

Nope--we thought it was a theodolite-- a surveying instrument for measuring angles in horizontal and vertical planes, but it seems we missed the mark. With the help of a knowledgeable Surpie, we’re reasonably sure this olive drab apparatus is an artillery sight for a Chinese howitzer. (See, even we don’t know everything.) Measures approx 7-1/2" x 5" x 4" with a plethora of moving parts: optical head that pivots up and down; focal knob calibrated from 0 to -90 and +10 to + 80; horizontal and vertical adjustments with a locking lever; and a 1-5/8" dia ball with a 1/2" hole in the bottom for a mount. Weighs in at over 5 lbs. The paint is chipping, but you would too at this age.

Just like the classic Yankee drill, but for the kitchen. Has that “as seen on the television” kinda feel. You push the handle of this 10” long spring-loaded whisk and it spins clockwise on the push, and reverses when you let up on it. The 10-tine stainless steel head is 2-1/8” dia at the bottom x 2-1/8” long, with a little center pin to keep the tines just off the bottom of the bowl or jar or whatever.

These brand-spanking new 12VDC motors are made to move automobile seats but are willing to change. They spin at approx 190 rpm, draw 1.5A no load, and stall at approx 25A. Threaded shaft is at a right angle and is 4-1/8" x 7/16". Shaft thread is non-standard, so treat it as a smooth shaft and mount pulley or gear with a setscrew. Measures 5-5/8" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" overall, not counting the shaft, and has power terminals opposite the gearbox with (2) 1/4" mounting holes opposite the shaft.

Actually, your chickens, plural, since our each is multiples of lovely, plucked and naked chickens in full chicken color. And unlike the real thing, these are small enough to carry in your pocket, because you never know. In molded plastic, you pick the dozen micro-mini pullets at 1-1/2” long, or the 3-pack of 3” long birds. Either way, you’re prepared for any chicken emergency you’re likely to encounter.

Why not take two since they’re medium sized, from 20” to 28”, and shaped like the critters they represent. You’ll get a pair (two different) of very colorful nylon kites, complete with 65-foot lines and 8-foot tails, from our selection of ladybugs, frogs, turtles, butterflies, owls and dragons. Packed conveniently in a clear tube for carrying.

Think lip balm, or glitter lotion. These clear plastic jars measure 1-3/16" dia x 3/4" tall with non-gasketed black plastic screw caps. Holds 6ml or 1/5 oz. Or if you're starting a collection or riding the bus, 10 U.S. quarters.

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.

Does anyone need to be told what a Slinky(tm) toy is?? Okay, it is a very slack spring, 2-7/8" dia x 2-1/2" long, compressed. It will stretch out to about 5 or 6 feet long without deforming. That's the boring part. The interesting part is that it "follows" itself. Slosh it from hand to hand. Put in on the top step of stairs, flip the end down a step, and watch it walk down stairs, or down an incline. Believe us, no childhood (or adulthood) is complete without an original steel Slinky(tm). It was hard for us to find it, but we are glad we did. You should be too.

Got worries at home at work or while driving? Diffuse them with this very nice USB-powered, portable Geek Tek® essential oils diffuser/humidifier, which holds a little under 8 oz of water, can glow in (7) different LED colors (shifting or steady) and offers (2) mist modes (steady and intermittent). Put a little fragrance or essential oil into it, for that special spa atmosphere you love so much. Don’t say you don’t. Not interested in fancy scents? Just use it as a personal/desk/car humidifier and breath easy. Measures 5-1/2" tall x almost 2-3/4" dia w/a 3-foot cord. Comes with a filter stick, plus a spare. Should draw about 400mA with the LEDs on, and will mist a little over an oz per hour. Spillproof, too!

Most of them are, of course, but the really cute ones turn out to be solar. You can spot solar owls because they wear yellow pants with red polka dots, which nocturnal owls don’t have the nerve for. This owl is just 3-5/8” tall, but will swing it’s head darn near 180 degrees for as long as the sun shines.

A big step up from the basic soldering iron, and much safer, our soldering station features continuously variable power between 5-40W, a 1.5mm pointed tip thin enough to use on surface-mounted components, a 4-foot cord, padded grip, iron holder, built-in cleaning sponge, and a stand-alone controller with a 5-1/2" x 4-1/2" footprint and a power switch. Grip is padded with a 3/16" dia shank. From Stahl Tools" for hobbyists, do-it-yourselfers and students.

Flip up the 2-1/2” brim on this soft, camo battle cap from the Italian military, and you’ll achieve something like a Beetle Bailey insouciance, with an Italian flavor. Call it sprezzatura. (Just go look it up, Sparky.) Sized M, but ours was a touch tight on a 7-3/8 capo, so think S/M. Has an elastic band in back, and little vents on the sides for you hotheads.

Not life size, because we don’t a have a jar that big. These dinos average 2-1/4” long, and you’ll get (20) of them: (10) in red, green or blue plastic, plus (10) that glow in the dark, which is better than the real thing. Dinos include stegosaurus, pteranodon, brachiosaurus, styracosaurus, dilophosaurus, T-rex, parasaurolophous, allosaurus, ceratosaurus and acrocanthosaurus.

You can trust the moon--there are no investment advisors there. This moon is 4-5/8" dia in polyresin, glows in the dark and has a coin slot, unlike the real one. Includes a lunar fact sheet and, as a bonus, a 3/16” long piece of an actual meteorite from the Campo De Cielo crater in Argentina.

Permanently mark soft metals, plastics, leather and wooden items with this excellent 38-piece punch set. Imprint 1/8" characters -- 26 uppercase letters, numbers 0-9, a period and an ampersand, and a spring-loaded 6-1/2" long punch , all stowed in a permanent, molded-plastic storage case.