great resource
I wanted to spread the word about one of my favorite stores, American Science and Surplus. They have brick and mortar stores in Geneva, IL, Chicago and Milwaukee, and you can order from the web at http://sciplus.com
Check out some of the steamable things they have right now for quite reasonable prices:
brass & wood nautical compass $19.95
Awesome brass sundial/compass combo $21.75
British bobby's hat! $37.50
Russian military buttons $0.95 for 10!
Supplies for the mad scientist
http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/subsection/4
White gloves--$1.50 for 3 pairs!
Military bags and pouches like this gas mask bag for $7.95
Clip-on dual loupe $8.75
Did I mention the actual steam engine kit? $129.95
http://www.sciplus.com/singleItem.cfm/terms/4037
In short, this is one of my favorite "toy stores" and they deserve to be better-known. I love just going to the store and browsing the aisles, and they get new things in all the time. I've filled my kids' Xmas stockings a few times from here for under $20.
Check out some of the steamable things they have right now for quite reasonable prices:
brass & wood nautical compass $19.95
Awesome brass sundial/compass combo $21.75
British bobby's hat! $37.50
Russian military buttons $0.95 for 10!
Supplies for the mad scientist
http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm/subsection/4
White gloves--$1.50 for 3 pairs!
Military bags and pouches like this gas mask bag for $7.95
Clip-on dual loupe $8.75
Did I mention the actual steam engine kit? $129.95
http://www.sciplus.com/singleItem.cfm/terms/4037
In short, this is one of my favorite "toy stores" and they deserve to be better-known. I love just going to the store and browsing the aisles, and they get new things in all the time. I've filled my kids' Xmas stockings a few times from here for under $20.