This toggle switchplate light from iZoom® has (4) 2” long white COB LED elements to throw 480 lumens, enough to light a hallway, closet, staircase, bathroom--anyplace where you don’t want to curse the darkness. In white plastic, it measures 4-7/8" x 3-3/4" x 1" with a keyed mounting slot, (2) small magnets, or (2) pieces of double-sided tape as mounting alternatives. Includes a quartet of “AAA” batteries.

This Rechargeable 1000-lumen floodlight/Phone recharger from iZoom® has the power to be a real retina-scorcher. Throws a warm white light from the 1-1/2” COB LED inside a 2-7/8” x 2-1/2” reflector that draws 10W. Its powerful Li-Ion battery will last (3) hours on a 5-6 hour charge. Housing is 6" x 3-5/8" x 1" with an easel that separates, so you can hang it on a pipe or rod. Comes with a USB adapter and a 3-foot cord. As a bonus even has a 3600mAh USB-out to charge other things like cell phones and tablets! Includes a high/low/off switch, and is listed as weatherproof. Yours will be red or yellow, not that it matters.

Jumbo blacklight measures 10-1/2" long x 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" and holds an 8" UV fluorescent tube plus a white LED flashlight on one end. Adjustable strap extends to 22" or lays flat. Takes (3) D-cell batteries. A must-have for security or crime scenes, but don't shine it on the furnishings in your hotel room if you don't want to be disappointed.

Small enough to slip into a toolbox or pocket, this little oval work light hangs on its 1" ID folding hook or sticks up via a strong 3/4" dia magnet on the back. Measures 3-3/4" x 2-1/2" oval x 1-3/8" thick, and lights with (24) white LEDs on the face or (3) more on the bottom. Runs on (3) "AAA" batteries, included. Nice as a traveling closet/night/flashlight, too.

More goose-sized than chicken-sized at 3-3/4" tall x 2-3/4" max dia, this soft, translucent-rubber egg glows with color. It can be set to stay one hue, or to change very slowly from purple through blue, green, orange and red to purple…. Very Zen. Or very cute in an Easter basket. Runs on (3) replaceable button-cell batteries, included.

We love this swan-neck light from iZoom, and it’s rated for a max 200 lumens. Has high/med/low modes on a flexible 8-1/4” neck with a very War of the Worlds-ish head. The 4-1/2" x 2-1/8" x 2" base can stand alone of be clipped on anything up to 1-1/2” thick. Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery has 3-hour use and 4-hour recharge. Includes a 3-ft USB to 3.5mm female plug for charging.

This plasma ball from TEDCO Toys® has a 6" dia glass globe atop a 4-7/8" square x 3-1/2" tall base and throws swirling arcs and dots at the inside of the globe, just waiting for the electricity in your hands to make them go bizzare-o. It might even make you scream, "It's alive!" Mesmerizing, to say the least. Steady-on and sound-sensitive modes. Comes with an adapter and 6-foot cord.

Yes, the sun already lights your yard, but with this set of (100) solar-powered white LEDs, it will light up the yard at night, too. On a 40-foot cord attached to a solar cell and a NiMH rechargeable battery, it operates in steady-on or flashing modes. Eight-hour charge cycle. Internal sensor detects ambient light. Includes mounting hardware, mollies and a 7" mounting stake. Great for modeling or doll houses.

Sometimes there’s nothing for it but having your own plasma ball. This is the travel- or office-size, a manageable 3-1/8" dia acrylic ball standing on concentric blue disks, 5-1/4” tall altogether. Lay hands upon it and watch the soothing red and blue streamers wave and undulate your troubles away. Great for disco or psychedelic raves in your car or cubicle; you supply the soundtrack. Also great for just strapping to your head to make sure people look at you at music festivals. Get creative with it--take it everywhere you go. You bring (4) “AAA” batteries.

Mighty bright for its size, this 8-1/4” x 13/16” dia (with a 1-1/16” dia lens) flashlight has a Super Bright LED bulb. Our VP for Illumination called it “scary bright.” Rated for 100-120 lumens, it even has a flashing mode for emergencies. Black aluminum body and a belt-mount carrying sleeve. Recommended by the manufacturer for hunters, security and law enforcement personnel, etc. Uses just (2) “AA” batteries but you still have to provide them.

Just string this 65” long set of (10) battery-powered LED light bulbs along the railing and it’ll be like you’re dining in Italy. Bulbs are clear, 2-1/4” dia with a soft 3-lumen warm-white LED inside. Will run 8-12 hours on the (2) included “AA” batteries. Truly romantic folks will get several sets to ring the deck or patio because those little lights make the tagliatelle alla Romana taste so much better.

Hang this super-bright little work light by the carabinerish hook on one end. The side has a 16-element COB LED rated at 220 lumens, plus a 1W 45-lumen LED on the bottom. The whole thing measures 6" x 2" x 1" in matte black with small highlights in orange, yellow, blue or green, and we’ll pick one to match your eyes. Includes a trio of “AAA”s.

Our each is a pack of (10) common cathode 5mm dia red/green/blue LEDs. Clear lens, 20mA rated for 100K hour life. 3V supply will work for all. You also get 100 Ohm and 510 Ohm resistors to step down 5 and 12VDC respectively. Luminous intensity is 4,000 mcd.

Those long boring nights spent recharging your rope lights are finally at an end. This 16-1/2 foot rope light is 3/8" dia with (50) white LEDs inside. Mount the 2" x 1-5/8" solar cell in the yard or on the deck, plug the rope in and (8) hours of sunlight will give you up to 12 hours of glowing rope when the sun goes down. Includes the rechargeable NimMH battery, ground stake and hardware. Has standard on/off or auto modes. Water & weather resistant and rated to last more than 100K hours.

The Shape of Cool™ is trademarked. Really. And its owner is Lava® brand lamps. Accept no substitutes, we always say. Usually. Sometimes. Certainly in this case. This Lava® Lamp is 14-1/2" tall with a silvery aluminum stand and tip. It may have clear liquid with red lava; purple liquid with pink lava; or blue liquid with either yellow or purple lava. All classic Lava® colors, so we know you’ll like the one we pick out for you! All include a 25W bulb in the base. UL.

Might be the brightest nightlight in sight. From iZOOM, it’s a faux light switch, 4” x 3” x 3/4” thick, with two blindingly bright COB LED strips flanking a toggle switch. Comes with (4) “AAA”s, and mounts with included self-adhesive hook and loop fasteners, a pair of embedded disc magnets or the (2) keyed mounting slots.

Who doesn’t love laser pointers? Their precision. Their ethereal, mind-blowing, otherwordly glow. Their magic, now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t quality. Ours come in several colors, including red, green, violet and combinations of those. You want a single point? We’ve got ’em. You want a kaleidoscope display? We’ve got those, too. They're all 5" to 6" long, give or take, and batteries are included. All you have to do is point and click.

Our each here is (5) 5/8” warm white COB LEDs that are insanely bright (think: airport runway) and rated for 1A at 32VDC. Mounted on PC boards from 3/4” to 1”. Marked for polarity, with solder tabs for power. No lumen rating, but don’t stare at them head-on if you like your retinas because, like we said, they’re awfully bright. And as with all COBs, a heat sink backing is also a good idea.