The Solar Powered Bug Zapper. This solar bug zapper eliminates insects without requiring proximity to a power outlet. Six UV bulbs turn on automatically at dusk (and turn off at dawn) and lure mosquitoes, flies, and other insects to eliminate them instantly with a 300-volt electric charge. The bug zapper can attract and kill insects [...]
The Best Children’s ATM. This automated teller machine bank, deemed The Best by The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, helps children learn money management as they maintain a savings account. The machine accepts real coin and bill deposits up to 9.99 and displays accurate, up-to-date account information on its screen. Account holders interact with the teller via [...]
The Lead Crystal Everest Globe. Crafted to honor the epic 1963 National Geographic Society-sponsored U.S. expedition to Mt. Everest, this is the 20″ diameter Everest Globe entirely handmade of stemware-quality leaded crystal and considered by many to be the world’s finest globe. Only 250 of these globes exist, and no two are alike–each is painstakingly [...]
The Gentleman’s Plantar Fasciitis Slip On Shoe. These are the men’s slip-on shoes that help to combat the painful effects of plantar fasciitis. A built-in, stabilizing orthotic footbed provides arch support while aligning the feet into a natural position for those who over-pronate–when the heel bone angles inward–a determining factor in the development of plantar [...]
The History of American Trains DVDs. These 24 documentary films explore the power and importance of American trains from the golden age of locomotives to modern day superliners. On the Road with Frisco 1522 and Texas Steam Treasure document smoke-billowing steam engines, including the oldest steam locomotive built in 1898 and still in service today. [...]
The Hand Powered Espresso Maker. This is the hand-powered espresso maker that produces rich Italian coffee drinks without electricity. Simply pour hot water into the top of the unit; pushing down both levers drives a piston downward, creating up to 10 bar of pressure to extract rich, complex espresso topped with crema. The portafilter holds [...]
The Space Saving 18 Pair Shoe Rack. This shoe rack holds up to 18 pairs of shoes, yet only requires 1′-diameter of floor space. The standalone organizer has three hangers that each hold six pairs of shoes and adjust to any height on the pole for customizable storage that keeps floors uncluttered. The base ensures [...]
The Amusement Park Dragon Pedal Boat. Rising like a serpentine dragon 6′ above the water’s surface, this is the same statuesque pedal boat found at amusement parks. Ideal for leisurely cruises on ponds or lakes, it seats two riders and operates using a direct-drive twin pedal system made from stainless steel that turns a six-bladed [...]
The Automatic Flameless Candles. These are the cordless, flickering LED candles with a built-in timer that lights and extinguishes the “flame,” ensuring you have candlelight at the same time every day. Once used to signal sailors from sea or to welcome travelers, each candle cycles 8 hours on/16 hours off, issuing a flickering, golden glow [...]
The Beast Or Buddy Shooting Gallery. This is the shooting gallery that challenges players to quickly hit three rotating targets with a harmless infrared gun. Each of the three two-sided targets rotate randomly on an infrared-sensing base to reveal either an image of a wolf, bear, or mountain lion, with a fellow hunter on the [...]