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What is it? Or, rather, what are they? A pair of battery holders with tiny encapsulated grain-of-wheat bulbs, a secondary wire goes to what we think is a switch of some sort that would attach to a part of someone's uniform. One holder has a metal housing...

Why wait for your morning coffee until after you’ve showered? Didn’t you decide a long time ago that you wanted it all? With this silicone suction Shower Cup Holder, your Sumatra blend will always be at arm’s length in your own private...

If Galileo and a garden gnome had a baby, it’d be this antique-ish 10" long copper tube thermometer (with mounting arm), which is built for the elements. Has copper accents, a sun and moon, and lets you check the temperature and your...

You know why you love us so much? Part of the reason is, we know what you need before you do. Exhibit A—this Reid Sample Kit. It’s got knobs, handles, clamps, fasteners and widgets to fix, tinker or retro-fit just about anything in your...

Nothing—we say nothing, Surpies—is more classic than a wind-up, rubber-band powered airplane, and this one, the sturdiest, stablest and best-est we’ve ever seen, is coming in for a landing just in time for summer! We’re floating...

G’day, Surpies! We’ve always wondered if boomerangs were real—if they could actually do what Aussies claimed they could. We can’t speak for all boomerangs, but when we throw this sturdy, wooden Spirit of Fire Boomerang, it comes...

May we introduce our latest poly-rope? It’s 1200-feet, it's weather resistant, and it's on a sealed spool. This is one great deal for a greal deal of rope! 3/16” dia, heavy-duty polypropylene with a 72-lb test working strength. From Koch...

A blast from the past! American Lens & Photo- That was our identity when these came into the possession of our founder and first owner Al Luebbers. These remnants have been around since the late 1940s and early 1950s. Boxes filled to the brim (and...

It's happened to us all at some time or another. You have your arms full, juggling your coffee mug, grocery list, dog's leash, and whatever else you might have on your person... and "BAM!" the door closed behind you and you left your keys on the console...

Walk in Cooler/Freezer for Bar or Restaurant - 2 Units For Sale! Selling two never-used walk-in cooler/freezer units from U.S. Cooler! Complete (walls, ceiling, floor) and NSF approved – just add your cooling system. 22' x 19' x 7' Combo...

Longtime Surpies know and love our old print catalogs. Well, rejoice! You can own a piece of history because we've decided to open the vault and offer up our personal archive of back issues. Wax nostalgic over the weird and eclectic merchandise that has...

Tired of your workspace looking like a spaghetti monster exploded? Are your tech devices constantly playing hide-and-seek with their charging cables? Meet the Modern White Desk Lamp with Wireless Charging. With a mere touch, you can cycle through three...

Good clean fun for trips to the beach or pool. This rubber shark has a small human foot sticking out of its maw. Give him a good squeeze and the leg pops out up to the shin. Quickly repeated squeezes make it look like the shark is having lunch.

Are you tired of your masterpieces (or grocery lists) sliding forlornly to the floor? Do your craft supplies resemble a glittery explosion that defies gravity? Or maybe you just have a deep, unfulfilled longing to magnetize your pet hamster (please...

It's was an itsy-bitsy teeny-weenie little Double Pole Double Throw black toggle slider switch. Or, rather it is one. Rated for DC Voltage but with little to no specifications beyond that. We'd probably keep it low wattage just to play it safe. Think:...

Q: What's black, rubber, oblong, about 2/1-2" wide and a half inch thick in either direction? A: it's not a joke or a riddle. It's this awesome bumper! Perfect for absorbing shock, dampening sound, or balancing a wobbly doodad. Has two mounting holes...

A very cool projection lens from Bell & Howell dating back to most likely the late 1950s early 1960's. 2" dia. (51mm) with a f/1.2. We are unsure of it's original purpose, but it comes in a sleek black painted threaded metal housing. Most likely a...

Tired of your home looking like a tumbleweed convention thanks to your beloved, yet excessively hairy, furry overlords? Introducing the Fur-nado Tamer, a USB rechargeable pet steam brush that's like a tiny spa day for your cat or dog. It uses...

Your Muscles Just Met Their Match! Tired of feeling like a rusty robot? Get your hands on our Deep Tissue Demolisher, a muscle massager engineered with a 120° curved handle so you can effortlessly target those impossible-to-reach spots. Choose your...

For those moments when minds feel like drained batteries from a surplus radio, get ready for the Magnetic Mind Bender. This isn't just a leisure activity; it's a top-secret project from our labs designed to inject some pure, unadulterated logical...

Longtime Surpies know and love the artwork of our storied illustrator Alan Moss, and now one of his most iconic pieces can be yours! They’re original drawings of our company mascot, Jarvis, in varying states of, uh, experimentation, and each comes...

Longtime Surpies know and love the artwork of our storied illustrator Alan Moss, and now one of his most iconic pieces can be yours! They’re original drawings of our company mascot, Jarvis, in varying states of, uh, experimentation, and each comes...

Hemostats are the clamplike devices dangling from veins and arteries in melodramatic operating scenes. We rate them pretty good. Hemostats look like little pliers. The jaws are relatively fine, with rounded tips. The inside faces are lightly serrated to...

These brand-spanking new Ametek® Pittman® 9.5 VDC motors are made to move a substantial amount of weight for their size. They have a gear ratio of 96:1, draw x.xA no load. Non-threaded has an appx. 1/8" bore and is 1/4" L x 3/16 W". ...

Tired of your crafting projects lacking that certain... clinical precision? Introducing our wax and molding knives, the unsung heroes of both the dental lab and your creative endeavors! While dentists swear by them for carving and molding their magical...

You ever wish a tiny cactus would lovingly attack your sore spots? Us too. That’s why this Cactus Shape Acupressure Massage Roller exists—to gently jab you back to life with 360 degrees of spiky goodness. It’s like a deep-tissue hug...

Tired of dull surfaces? Our Wholesale 24-Color Acrylic Paint Set offers a broad spectrum of vibrant, non-toxic colors in convenient 12ml aluminum tubes. These paints are designed for versatile application, drying quickly to a matte finish. Easily mix and...

These 3500pF capacitors are rated for up to 50KVDC. Measuring 2-3/4" in dia. x 1-13/16" thick, these are older-type capacitors and probably pack a wollop. Our in-house research tells us the were likely intended for high power laser tubes. Mfr# HEC...

While everyone seems to have lost a few, American Science & Surplus has a literal surplus of them! Whether you need new ones for a game, can't craft without them or just like something shiny, we've got an amazing deal for you. 

Are you a fan of mushrooms? Well, we sure are: Portobello, Morel, the occasional Truffle... and of course, this tasty little mushroom shaped personal fan. Sits right at home on our catalog production desk (the hottest place in the whole office). USB...

If you’ve built a little birdhouse in your soul, you might be a giant. But we’d like to encourage you to hang a little birdhouse in your back yard. Ours is made of cardboard and looks just like a little log cabin. Eco-firendly and...

1980s CARL ZEISS GERMAN LEOPARD II TANK SIGHT Full tank gunner's sight mechanism, from a 1980's German Leopard II Tank. Makes a great conversation starter. Message or call with any questions, we are happy to help! Comes in it's own nifty wooden shipping...

Behold! The 10x Clarity Cannon! Tired of squinting at the microscopic mysteries of the universe (or that tiny stripped screw)? This 10x magnifier is your eyeball's new best friend, delivering razor-sharp views for lab wizards, DIY daredevils, grease...

Unleash your inner superhero (or villain, we don't judge!) with this pocket-sized portal to panel-town! Crammed with blank comic canvases and handy stencil sidekicks for your word balloons and BAMs!, this notebook is your secret lair for sketching epic...

Tired of pathetic, pre-squeezed disappointment? Unleash your inner citrus conqueror with this magnificent 2-piece contraption! Pop the lid, engage the spinny bit, and watch as glorious juice cascades into its personal holding tank (14 oz., with a sneaky...

Arm yourself with a serious arsenal of twelve screwdrivers built for real work. This set packs five slotted drivers (from a precise 1/8" to a powerful 1/4"), five essential Philips head drivers (including two for those smaller #0 screws), and even two...

As our regulars know we have been having a rough time of it here at American Science & Surplus. We have set up a GoFundMe page in order to handle some of our expensives due to a recent drop declining sales and needing to move our warehouse ASAP, and...

E. LEITZ WETZLAR TRINOCULAR BIOLOGIAL MICROSCOPE W ILLUMINATOR AND ACCESSORIES Authentic vintage E. LEITZ WETZLAR Biological Microscope from Germany. Near perfect condition. Crica Late 1950's early 1960's. Trinocular viewing head (main binocular view, 90...

Nothing says gift-giving fun like embarrassing your loved ones! Whatever your heartfelt gift is, put it in this Bicycle Seat Belt prank gift box from Prank-O® and let the blushing and faux gratitude begin. Then, cue the tension-releasing laughter...

A fast-paced game of deception where you try to end with either the highest or lowest numbered die. Spy-on your opponents, change the target roll, and bet your chips on your ideal outcome. A great way to make friends (or enemies) at your next party!