Where can I find, buy, or... "borrow" these? (Mega-thread) :D

James Turner3 said:Where can I actually find some 3D glasses???? You know, the ones with the red and blue lenses

Pleaseeeee, I really need them

I'm living in Chicago

Maybe try asking your aunt at the local corner store? Honestly, I picked some up a few years back during one of those weekly giveaway promos. Usually, you just get them handed to you when you go see a 3D flick at the AMC, so maybe check with the theater or ask someone you know who’s seen one lately...
I'd give you mine if I could, but I have zero clue where they went...

Thanks, I might give that a shot.

casualmaker32 said:Maybe try asking your aunt at the local corner store? Honestly, I picked some up a few years back during one of those weekly giveaway promos. Usually, you just get them handed to you when you go see a 3D flick at the AMC, so maybe check with the theater or ask someone you know who’s seen one lately...
I'd give you mine if I could, but I have zero clue where they went...

James Turner3 said:Thanks, I might give that a shot.

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Wait, you aren't actually telling me I have to go out and hunt for those glasses, are you?????
Give it a little effort too, and if I track them down, I'll let you know!
Just don't start crying about it, alright? No tears!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nah, that’s not it. It was just the realization that she might actually give them to me in the first place that made me tear up, I guess.

Whatever, I’ll just see what they have at the newsstands tomorrow.😉

I’m wondering if anyone still has that old cow-print pencil case—the one that used to come with Müller yogurt...🤔
Or maybe there's some kind soul out there who would part with theirs if they don't need it anymore?😍

Does anyone happen to know where I might be able to purchase a hollow sphere made of cardboard or PVC, split into two halves like this:
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It would be a massive help if someone could point me in the right direction. If a sphere isn't available, I suppose even a simple cylinder would suffice...🙏
Thanks in advance
LP😉

Look, you can totally DIY this thing. Just grab a balloon—find one that’s decent and round—and then take some old newspapers. Tear them up into little pieces, maybe like 2x2 inches or whatever, doesn't have to be perfect. Soak those scraps in some wood glue and start layering them onto the balloon. You gotta let it dry completely before you go in for another layer, so just keep repeating that process until it’s thick enough. Once it's bone dry, pop the balloon, slice your sphere open with a saw, and boom—you're done.

I suppose I have no other choice here...
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Take a little peek at this site. They even had those plastic spheres back in the day...

There is something inherently fascinating about the tardigrade—or "waterbear," if you prefer the more whimsical moniker. Looking at this particular specimen from Giant Microbes, one can’t help but appreciate the sheer absurdity of its design. It is a tiny, eight-legged marvel of biological resilience, rendered here as a plush curiosity. These organisms are famous for their ability to endure conditions that would instantly neutralize almost any other life form—extreme temperatures, vacuum exposure, even intense radiation. They simply tuck themselves away and wait for better days. It is a stoic approach to survival—quiet, efficient, and remarkably effective. A curious little object for those who find strength in the microscopic.

I was wondering—does anyone happen to know if this is actually available for purchase here (specifically in the NYC area)?
It isn't just that the toy itself carries a premium price—it’s the shipping costs combined with the sales tax that really sting.

Some of them would fit perfectly in a veterinary clinic—plus, I have to say, the water bear remains the most charming thing I’ve ever spotted under a microscope. ^^

I’m thinking about maybe dyeing my sneakers black... does anyone have any advice on using a spray for that? Like, is there a specific brand you'd recommend, and where could I actually pick some up around here?

I'm on the hunt for issue number 78 of the old magazine, the one from back in the summer of 2001. I remember the cover had that caricature of Tony Kukoc looking like a hawk. If anyone out there knows someone who might have this specific issue tucked away somewhere, please, please let me know!!!

Where can I pick up a balisong—a butterfly knife? I already have the one from Argus, so that option is off the table.

Does anyone know where I can go to get a 2D portrait engraved into glass or crystal? 🤷
Thanks a million 🙂

Laser Engraving:
Link 1
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Link 3 - Honestly, just use Google; it’s probably your best bet anyway.

crimsonsailor0 said:Hey,

Does anyone know where I can pick up some Matryoshka dolls here in the States? You know, those Russian nesting dolls. They don't need to be museum pieces or anything fancy, just cheap... looking for something budget-friendly. If you happen to know how much they go for, let me know too.



Thanks 😉

Saw some on eBay.

Does anyone know where I can pick up a book light? (I’m not entirely sure what we call them here in the States 🤷)

I think I saw something like that popping up in the algorithm—not sure about the price though, sorry

And I'm sure they're on auction sites too, maybe from some resellers on eBay, but there might be someone just selling something from their own collection at home...

I found it online, but I always prefer to compare prices first... if the web price is better, I'll just order it from home. But if it's cheaper to grab it while I'm out for a walk at the local grocery store, then I’ll head out and pick it up myself. 😁

Thanks, I'm going to run over to Algoritms... 👍

Hey everyone!

Quick question: where on earth can I pick up some Xinban boxing gloves?

I’ve hit up basically every shop in town, but they’re nowhere to be found...