NEW STUFF

We've never had one quite like it. This 2-3/4" dia red rubber bulb is sort of mushroom-shaped. Smack it on a smooth surface, and the bottom suction cup hangs on like, well, a suction cup. Tap the top and (8) bright white LEDs light up. Tap it again and (4) red LEDs flash an emergency signal. Peel off the rubber part, and it's a little black plastic light that stands up on a flat bottom. Takes (3) “AAA” batteries, included and replaceable.

These satin-finish zipper bags have a vinyl interior and measure 20” long x 10” tall x 4” wide when you open the gusset on the bottom. Sort of the proportions of a giant pencil holder. Made for some specific purpose that nobody has shared with us, but think giant clutch bags, travel organizers, dressy briefcases or cash deposit bags to impress your bank. We'll pick one in red, black, lime green or royal blue.

Made as a promo item, this logo-ed Happy Healthy Smart™ leatherette notebook pill organizer is the most complete set we've ever had. Measures 7-1/2” x 4-1/2” x 1-1/4” with a snap tab closure. Inside is a blank ID card and (7) 1” wide x 4” long pill cases, divided into (4) 1” square sections. They’re color-coded, and marked by the day of the week plus “morn/noon/eve/bed.” Also comes with a plastic 3-3/4” x 2” x 5/8” pill case with a pair of little pill holders inside, plus an integrated pill splitter. It’s a great travel item but obviously just as great for home, too.

Le Rouge et le Noir, a French novel by Stendhal, and Al Gore’s favorite. Sadly, we never see surplus copies, but we do have these insulated red and black totes. Measure 14” x 12” with handles long enough to slip over your shoulder, so you'll look like the French do when they’re toting a vin, fromage & baguette lunch. We’ll pick a red or black one to go with your wardrobe; you add le déjeuner.

Polyresin death's head stash box. Comes in assorted designs and colors, and the office deadhead boogied on over and snatched one right up. Measures 3-1/2” x 4-1/2” x approx 1-3/4” deep. Has a substantial heft at just under a pound, and the rubber-gasketed seal on the lid ought to keep your gummy bears nice and fresh.

When temperatures dip, we’re reminded of the only phrase we can still remember from freshman Latin class: semper ubi sub ubi. Literally, that’s: always where under where, and damn if we can remember the word for “long” because we just got a whole Roman empire’s worth of snug-fitting, long-sleeve thermal tops and thermal top/bottom sets in all the popular sizes—you know, waffle shirts—to fend off the harshness of winter. They’re 65/35 cotton/poly, so expect some shrinkage and plan accordingly. Pat is a size large so he buys X-large. In white and cream/beige, like a nice warm cup of coffee or cappuccino.

Yes they, do. Neither Man nor Woman lives by retro hipster vinyl alone. This binder-style CD book holds (24) discs in back-to-back pages with an orange and translucent cover. Comes in an equally translucent sleeve so the CDs don't fall all over the floor of the car you have that still has a CD player.

As long as it's pretty small. These self-adhesive, removable hooks from 3M are made to hold up to 8 oz without damaging surfaces. Measure just 1-1/4” tall x 3/4” wide in white, and are just like the insanely expensive ones they sell at the biggest box stores in your neighborhood. You surely have a dozen uses for these, or you will at some point.

Lay a total of 1800 lumens on your work area with this 3-pack of hand-sized floodlights measuring 5-1/2" x 4" x 1-1/2" in weather-resistant housings with rubber corners and ratcheting handles/stands. Each has a 2-1/2" COB LED in the front rated for 600 lumens. Include max/low power settings and (4) disc magnets for sticking them up somewhere. The (3) "AA" batteries needed to power them are thoughtfully included. Also excellent for camping and emergency uses.

Ditch the wires and start picking up good vibrations with this excellent wireless Qi charger from Philips. This 3-1/2" round disc with an anti-slip bottom is like a coaster for your phone with the ability to quickly recharge your phone. Works with most smartphones with an inductive charging feature and has protection against overheating and overcharging. The LED charging indicator turns off for your sleeping convenience. Comes with a 6-foot micro-USB cord, but you supply the power supply—most 9v or 5v rated for 2A outputs should do it. Yes, your phone must have an inductive charging feature.

Somewhere there are a bunch of three-ring binders that have lost their rings. Our each is (10) of these steel rings, 3” dia x 3/16”. Their standard binder-style snap locking mechanisms are opposite the hinges. Could go on big wooden curtain rods or shower curtains, or you could buy a bunch and go into the binder business. Also: bracelets or really insecure handcuffs.

This notebook portfolio, the sort usually labeled “Executive” by copywriters, measures 13-1/2" x 10" x approx 1-3/4” thick. In black pleather and nylonish canvaslike accents, it's zippered on three sides with a front zippered compartment and pocket, interior card slots and a pencil holder. Comes with a letter-size pad of paper inside, but if you only take notes on those new-fangled electronic tablets, you could keep one of those inside here, too.

Nobody will ever call you Dusty again if you're wielding this Roan Model S7250 dust-collecting circular saw. Has a self-contained chamber to collect 90% of dust and particles down to 2 microns with no hoses or vacuum attachments. Designed for PVC, fiber cement, Hardie siding, OSB, wood and other materials, it uses a 7-1/4" blade (not included), tilts up to 45 degrees, and cuts to a 90-degree depth of 2-1/4". Includes a Lydall HMWP filter designed to last the life of the saw in a chamber large enough to go 50-60 cuts before emptying. Corded to run on AC power. The saw’s new, in the box -- but it’s priced at half the original retail price, Dusty.

…with this nice little gear motor. Nominally rated for 24VDC and draws .2A with no load, this motor spins clockwise at 24RPM. The motor measures 2” X 1-1/8” and comes on a mounting bracket, but that’s removable. Shaft size is 3/16” dia. by 1/2” long, making the whole shebang measure 4" x 1-3/4" x 2". Rated for intermittent duty. Made in Japan, arigatou.

Erector™ is a S.T.E.A.M. kit from Meccano™ with (188) plastic and metal parts, (5) blueprints, (3) real tools, and an instruction sheet to start the budding engineer in hands-on work making geared machines and other projects. Meets Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards. Includes a card for contacting Spinmaster® with problems or questions. For ages 10+.

This classic spin-art set is just like the ones you see at art fairs except it's battery-free because you just press the little bar to spin the wheel. Includes the “Art Machine,” base tray, spin plate, spatter shield, supply holder, (4) tubes of paint, (6) mounting cards, (20) blank white sheets, (1) brush, and instructions. Just like the one Leonardo would have designed if he'd thought of it. Plus, it’s a S.T.E.A.M. kit. For ages 4+.

Grow a beautiful garden full of plants that love your soil! It's easy if you know your soil's pH, and we have a gauge to help you! Stick the probe into moist soil for the pH to register in a separate 4" x 2" x 1" gauge box on the end of a 26 inch cord. That lets you read the gauge without having to lay on the bug and worm covered ground to see it! A needle indicates the pH on a scale of 3.5-9, and you get a list of which plants like which pH levels.

Safety is as safety does these days, and we recommend these high-quality, safety goggles, unvented for maximum splatter protection and ANSI Z87.1-rated. Measure 6” wide x 3-5/8” tall x 3-1/8” deep. The black elastic strap is adjustable, and the flexible sides and top allow for a better seal against the face. One size fits most adults, and Pat, the boss around here, slipped them over his glasses, no problem. Goggles are sealed in a bag and the vendor says sterile if un-opened, which is good since you just washed your hands. We’ve seen them selling for $9-plus in the Ama-zone. Our price is better, right? Our bulk pricing makes them great for the workplace or schools.