Hammacher Schlemmer Winter 2026

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The Floating Pickleball Court
$13,99595

Pickleball will not, cannot be stopped… even at the water’s edge. The Floating Pickleball Court brings the sport’s relentless campaign of fun to any calm body of water.

Dink, volley, lob, and smash on a 50’ x 24’ floating platform, with a regulation court and sideline space to spare. Anchoring points ensure your best-of-three grudge match isn’t decided as you float aimlessly out to sea.

Naturally, the net, paddles, and balls are all included. Just add air and water.

In this issue
3Christmas & Holiday
4Signature Picks
6The Gift Guide
8Toys
11Every Department
12Tech
14Meet the Gnomes
16The Best
18Gifts Under $50
19Home & Kitchen
20Health & Beauty
22Our Own Coinage
23Guess the Price
A note before you begin
Back where we belong:
your mailbox.

A print catalog? In this day and age? Don’t ring the optometrist. Leave the psychiatrist unbothered. Your senses do not deceive you. We’re still here, in glorious paper and ink.

Just as it has every year since 1881, when our salesmen first lugged a hardbound list of tools from door to door, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog brings you page after page of the best, the unique, and the unexpected.

Browse at your leisure, free of distractions. When something catches your eye, click the accompanying links to be whisked off to our website. You’ll see full details about the product at Hammacher.com, and can easily place your order from there.

As befits America’s longest-running catalog, we remain both optimistic about the future and a mite old-fashioned. You may think we’re unique for having survived this long. The following pages suggest we’ve survived because we’re unique.

Lifetime Guarantee of Satisfaction

Items purchased directly from hammacher.com are guaranteed for their normal life under standard, non-commercial use. Should any product fail to meet your expectations, within the first 90 days we will replace it or issue a refund. After 90 days, we will issue Stores.com Cash, redeemable at hammacher.com within one year, for the value of the original item.

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The Northern Lights Christmas Tree
A Hammacher classic
shines again

Paper simply can’t convey how spectacular our Northern Lights Tree is. Its dancing cascade of colors must be experienced in person. As its 87 LEDs light up 1,038 fiber-optic tips in your choice of 23 different synchronized patterns, filling the room with an everchanging glow, you’ll begin to understand why we named it after the northern lights.

Mind you, we’re not saying it’s in the same class as the real aurora borealis. Unlike the real aurora borealis, this one comes to you. And this 7.5’ tree includes a controller for selecting your favorite pattern, setting a timer, and more.

Only available from Hammacher Schlemmer, this customer favorite has become our most requested item at holiday time. Once you’ve seen it, you won’t be surprised.

The 7.5-Foot Northern Lights Christmas Tree with 23 Functions
$69995
  • ·Easy stack-and-lock assembly with included metal stand
  • ·7 1/2’ Tree (90" H x 52" Diameter)
The Illuminated Flameless Nutcracker

Don’t worry, he won’t melt.

$1999
The Illuminated Wooden Main Street Storefront Display

A classic facade of Christmas fancy.

$1999
The Sculpted Wax Pinecone and Greenery Flameless Candle Set

Plenty of atmosphere, not one bit of flame.

$2499
The Evergreen Holiday Table Arrangement

Because the halls shouldn’t hog all the decking.

$4999
Christmas & Holiday
Every decoration we carry this season.
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Who says you can’t have a massage chair at home?

This professional-grade massage chair is the kind of amenity normally reserved for spas, or high-end gyms that never have pizza day. But it’s not an exotic endangered species. There’s no law saying you can’t bring one home.

At its core, this thrumming throne delivers a full-body work-over that travels the length of your back and lower body, varying depth, speed, and pressure for exactly the experience you deserve.

It reclines deeply to support your body in a relaxed, weightless position, while air compression works through the shoulders, arms, legs, and feet to provide that unmistakable feeling of being firmly, evenly attended to. Yes, even in your house.

  • ·Full-body air compression and heat that will spoil you for all other personal massagers, and probably all other chairs
  • ·Multiple set-it-and-forget it programs, plus manual controls for when you want to take things into your own hands
The Professional Grade Home Massage Chair
$6,19995
The World’s First Solar-Powered Earbuds
$3999

First came the invention of wireless earbuds. Then, about an hour later, came the invention of earbuds running out of battery. Then we noticed the sun…

The Ultrasonic Vibration Electric Toothbrush with UV-Sanitizing Charging Station
$4995

Massage your molars, caress your canines, baby your bicuspids. This sleek and chic ultrasonic toothbrush is a spa experience for your teeth.

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The Lab-Grown Diamond Tennis Bracelet
$69995

A full-carat diamond on a ring is one thing. But stretching that sparkle across seven inches of wrist feels more like a victory lap.

The Truly Wireless 3D TV Headphones
$24995

Responsive spatial audio that sounds like it’s in the room, even when you turn and tilt your head. Maybe we can finally turn off those subtitles.

The Cordless Mini Chainsaw
$3999

For when you need to be more than a gardener but not quite a lumberjack.

The Cordless Mini Circular Saw
$3999

Sometimes life’s little obstacles require precision cuts. Twelve volts and three inches of whirring, portable, maneuverable power.

Signature Picks & Best-Sellers
Every item in this section.
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Listen to the music you love, no matter what format it’s in
Never replace your music collection again

What’s the fastest-growing recorded music format? No, not vinyl, and certainly not streaming. It’s the humble cassette.

That’s right: U.S. cassette sales have increased more than eightfold since 2013, with more than 600,000 units sold in 2025. Major artists like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have joined the party, releasing their latest albums on tape. We half-expect a run on pencils as all these cassette neophytes figure out how to wind back a wayward loop of tape.

The turntable of life. With The Any Music Format Stereo, no music format is ever obsolete. You can ride the waves of changing fashions, always ready to listen.

Now that music is easier than ever to find on streaming platforms, we’ve started to realize what’s irreplaceable when we dump our physical music collections: all the memories bound up with those objects. The gorgeous artwork of a vinyl LP cover. The little creak a cassette case makes when you open it. Where you were the first time you heard a life-changing album. Even the way a CD booklet smells. Seriously, take a whiff sometime!

Smell the memories. These days, there’s no reason to ever get rid of those memories. And if you’re just getting started building – or rebuilding – a physical music collection, there’s no reason to limit yourself to just one format.

Pick up whatever version you can find and pop it into The Any Music Format Stereo. Who knows? Someone else’s thrift-store castoff might carry a priceless memory for you someday.

The Any Music Format Stereo
$24995

For when your music collection goes back far enough to have broken your heart through multiple formats.

Plays vinyl records (33, 45, or 78 RPM), compact discs, cassette tapes, AM/FM radio, MP3 (through the USB slot or SD card reader), and streaming audio (as a Bluetooth speaker).

B. The 5-In-1 Jump Starter Multi-Tool with Vacuum and Tire Inflator

Be a road warrior, not a road worrier. A complete roadside assistance kit in a small package.

$4999
C. The All-Season Neck-Worn Air Conditioner

Keep your cool when all about you are losing theirs. Your own personal microclimate.

$9999
D. The World’s Toughest Cooler Backpack

A hardshell vault inside an insulated backpack makes any outing cooler. (Sorry, we had to.)

$4999
Signature Picks & Best-Sellers
Every item in this section.
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Gifts for Him

Tools he will use, and gadgets he will pretend are tools.

The Bluetooth Meat Thermometer + WiFi Hub Bundle
$3995

Watches the temperature so he’s free to watch the game, socialize, or get caught up in a fierce cornhole battle.

The Professional’s Electric Screwdriver
$3999

Because not even the handiest handyman can turn screws at 220 RPM.

The 3-in-1 Tire Inflator, Vacuum, and Blower
$3999

A little compressed air at the right time makes all the difference. Includes multiple tips and attachments.

The Award Winning Ergonomic Head Shaver
$3999

Designed for any man whose head is not a perfect cube.

The Superior Grill Set
$4999

You wouldn’t think the French Alps would give birth to the ultimate BBQ tools. You would be wrong.

Every item in this section.
Gifts for Her

Beauty. Warmth. Style. Show her you know her.

The Ladies Travel Shaver
$1999

A work of art, as stylish as she is, as smooth as the shave it gives.

The Lab-Grown Diamond Hoop Earrings
$34995

Some earrings politely complement an outfit. Hoops tend to walk in like they already know everybody.

The Lab-Grown Diamond Solitaire Pendant
$34995

If it were any more elegant, an old lady would be throwing it in the ocean at the end of a movie.

The Women’s Heated Puffer Jacket
$17995

Three heating zones. Four heating levels. Nine hours of power per charge. One toasty lady.

The Cordless 10X Illuminated Makeup Mirror
$5999

Fairy tale princesses don’t have cords running from their enchanted mirrors. Neither should your princess.

Every item in this section.
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Gifts for Kids

Things that still get played with in February.

The Holographic Digital Clock
$6999

Tells the time in the present. Feels like the future.

The Vespa Ride-On Scooter
$19995

An early lesson in Italian style. We recommend waiting a few more years to introduce them to espresso.

The Educational City Lights Globe
$1995

A geography lesson by day. The world’s great cities twinkling on a bedroom shelf by night.

The Animated Dino Plush Bank
$1999

This cuddly laughing triceratops makes saving fun. If only your 401(k) contributions landed with a fraction of the charm.

The Musical Plush Train
$2999

Each car plays a different musical note. The engine plays a whole song. It’s almost too cute.

Every item in this section.
Gifts for the Person
Who Has Everything

Or so they might think, until they see these.

The Dog Bed for Humans
$21995

When it comes to serious loafing, we humans could learn a thing or two from our best friends.

The 100 Watt Heavy Duty Briefcase Solar Panel
$12999

Believe it or not, the price of sunlight tends not to fluctuate.

The Personal Climate Control Wristband
$29995

A more civilized alternative to the thermostat wars.

The Stress Relieving Full Head Massager
$4999

Also effective at discouraging unwanted inflight conversations.

The Cordless Full-Page Magnifier Lamp
$7995

Because most books never get a large-print edition. See every detail with clarity and comfort.

hammacher.comToys: Ride-Ons & RC8
Make “a Christmas to remember” more than a cliché
Express from North Pole Station

The whole point of Christmas morning is that it’s not like any other morning. That’s why we go through all the rigmarole. A tree inside the house. All those baubles and boughs. Kids waking up their parents before dawn – and the parents being happy about it. Christmas morning should feel like anything could happen.

And this year, perhaps one of those things is the kids riding their own train around, like extras from The Nutcracker.

All aboard for Christmas, choo-choo. What is it about Christmas and trains? There is no rail travel in the Nativity story. Santa Claus famously gets around by sleigh. And yet some special magic gets conjured up at the intersection of the two.

The fit seems so natural somehow that we don’t even think about it. Why wouldn’t there be movies like The Polar Express? It makes perfect sense when a Santa’s Village display includes miniature train rides, doesn’t it? And what’s more quintessentially Christmas than a model train circling the tree?

Next stop: lifelong memories. The Four-Passenger Ride-On Train elevates that magic by putting kids at the wheel of a train made just for them. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, this 12-volt electric train reaches speeds up to 3 mph, with simple pedal and directional controls. The oversized rubber-strip tires enable young engineers to conquer diverse terrain both indoors and outdoors with superior traction.

For all that, what makes it wonderful can’t be quantified in a list of specs. You’ll know it when you see their faces: that feeling that anything can happen on Christmas morning.

The Four Passenger Electric Ride On Train
$29995

  • ·Carries up to 4 passengers, ages 3-7
  • ·Up to 2 hours of play on a charge
  • ·Oversized rubber tires for indoor or outdoor play
  • ·Realistic whistling and chuffing sounds
The First Person View Mini Racer
$2999

The onboard camera is as close as you can get to climbing behind the (very tiny) wheel. Warning: adults may find themselves playing with it, too.

The CAT Foot-To-Floor Backhoe
$8495

Construction equipment has always looked more fun than office jobs. Introduce your toddler to the world of construction with the Caterpillar Foot to Floor ride-on toy.

The Porsche 911 Foot-To-Floor Ride-On
$8995

For future enthusiasts, the first Porsche can arrive a little earlier than you’d think.

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The Terrain-Busting 1:10 Scale Off-Road Truck
$9999

There’s off-roading, there’s rock-crawling, and there’s blasting ahead at full speed and seeing what happens.

The Self-Righting Remote Control Speedboat
$3995

All the speed, none of the boat ramp bloopers.

The Smithsonian RC Spinosaurus
$2499

For any kid who ever wanted to be a dinosaur. This easy-to-command Spinosaurus is the next best thing. From the Smithsonian Institution.

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A. The Hot Wheels City 4-Playset Bundle
$3999

In this town, a normal commute can become a stunt sequence, a routine stop for ice cream can spiral into vehicular bedlam, and everyone seems surprisingly accepting of the giant blue-haired gorilla.

Includes:

  • ·Four Hot Wheels cars
  • ·Wreck & Ride Gorilla
  • ·Ice Cream Swirl
  • ·Dragon Drive Firefight
  • ·Expansion Track Pack
B. The Barbie Careers Medical Care Playset
$3995

With doctor Barbie, nurse Ken, two patients, and over 25 accessories, your li’l hospital administrator can move between checkups, recovery, and the small dramatic moments that make pretend medicine so satisfying. There’s even a gift shop.

C. The Exploding Kittens Party Game Pack
$2999

Raucous, ridiculous ruckus erupts! Beware of flying avocados, secret buzzers, and, yes, exploding kittens as the party-game sensation comes to your table.

Includes a set of four unique games from Exploding Kittens:

  • ·Throw Throw Avocado
  • ·Danger Danger
  • ·Exploding Kittens NSFW Edition
  • ·Barking Kittens: Exploding Kittens Expansion Pack
D. The Home Boxing Arcade Game
$11,11995

Step up, throw your best shot, and wait for your score to either boost or bruise your ego. A full-size home version of the iconic carnival game that still packs a punch.

E. The Large-Scale High-Speed Off-Road Buggy
$12995

With a 550 brushed motor, 3KG high torque servo, and oil-filled metal shocks, this dynamic little dune-hound packs more power than some real cars these days.

F. The Ripper Remote Control Speed Truck
$3995

Speeds up to 25 MPH. Super-responsive handling. How can something so fast be so easy to drive?

G. The Fisher-Price Crawl & Cruise Activity Set
$4995

A baby activity set for the important developmental stage known as “wait, how did you get over there?” Support this lively transitional phase with toys selected by the Fisher-Price Play Lab for sitting, crawling, standing, and exploring.

Includes:

  • ·Enchanted Friends Learning Table
  • ·Busy Activity Hive
  • ·Lion Rattle Ball
  • ·Play Tips booklet
Toys & Games
The whole department.
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Toys & Games, in full

There’s too much fun in our toy department to fit in one catalog. Here are more favorites.

A. The Build-Your-Own Robotic Triceratops
$1999

Because bringing back the dinosaurs should involve at least a little assembly.

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$1499
C. The Car Lover’s Engine Repair Set
$5999
D. The Giant Plush School Bus
$2499
E. The Tractor Lover’s Engine Repair Set
$5999
F. The Barbie Extra Ultimate Road Trip Set
$4995
G. Split Wheel Stunt RC
$3995
H. The Ride-On Fire Engine with Working Sprinkler
$24995
I. The Giant Wooden Stacking Tower Game
$13995
J. The Drive Anywhere Spy Rover
$4995
K. The Remote Control Lurking Lizard
$2995
L. The Chevrolet 3100 Vintage Push Car
$8995
M. The Swing Car With Flashing Wheels
$7995
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The whole department
Items A–M and everything else in Toys & Games.
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Everything, by department
Apparel & Accessories
Arts & Entertainment
Baby & Toddler
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden
Luggage & Bags
Sporting Goods
All departments
The full directory, including the smaller departments there wasn’t room for on this page.
Commodore makes the future fun again
The soul of 1982, engineered for 2026
Commodore makes the future fun again

The moment we heard about the new Commodore 64 Ultimate – a faithful hardware recreation of the original 1982 classic, plus modern conveniences like USB, HDMI, and Wi-Fi – we started salivating to get our hands on it. We talked to Commodore President and CEO Peri Fractic about what makes it so different from any other retro tech out there.

Why do Commodore values like human connection, simplicity, and the joy of discovery matter, especially now and especially in tech?

Technology was always meant to serve people, not the other way around. For decades, it helped us create, explore, and connect in meaningful ways. But somewhere along the line, that relationship inverted. The tools that were meant to enrich our lives began competing for our attention, fragmenting our focus, and quietly eroding real human connection.

At Commodore, we believe technology should feel human again – intuitive, purposeful, and even a little magical. It should invite curiosity, not addiction. It should spark creativity, not dependency.

The Commodore 64 Ultimate has gotten some amazing reviews everywhere from Wired to The Guardian to IGN. What do you think these reviewers are responding to?

Authenticity. Not nostalgia as a surface treatment, but as something deeply respected and faithfully preserved. This is a true hardware recreation, behaving exactly as the original did, cycle for cycle, electrical pathway by pathway, as if you’d just taken it out of the box in the 1980s.

At the same time, we’ve carefully integrated modern enhancements where they genuinely serve the experience. So while it feels identical to the original, it fits seamlessly into today’s world. Stream a game off our servers via Wi-Fi if you like. Or play one from a 40-year-old dusty datasette attached to the back. It all works.

Finally, the return of Commodore is “powered by the happiness of childhood nostalgia”. How do you progress and develop without falling into the same traps that make today’s tech so “toxic, bloated, and addictive”?

This is an important question, and I’m glad you asked. At Commodore, we believe that the product is the product; a lot of modern technology seems to have forgotten that and only see the user as the product, with data collection through endless engagement as how that product is sold to the customer. At Commodore, we don’t even have tracking cookies on our website. Your privacy is your privacy. Your life is your life. We want to keep it that way.

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A. The Commodore 64 Ultimate: BASIC Beige

Whoever said “the future ain’t what it used to be” never saw this. The ’80s legend is back to detox your digital life and make you fall in love with tech again.

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B. The Commodore 64 Ultimate: Starlight Edition

Looks like something from an ’80s sci-fi blockbuster. Feels like the future we were promised back then. Wonder and inspiration have returned to computing.

Tech
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A. The Best Portable Record Player
$19999

At last, a turntable compact enough to take to any party, with sound so excellent it can be your main record player at home, too. An update of the 1980s Sound Burger, with Bluetooth technology and Audio-Technica sound.

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B. The Feedback Toothbrush
$5999

The worrisome thing about toothbrushing is that no-one ever tells you whether you’ve done it thoroughly. Well, worry no more.

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C. The Foldable Wireless Charging Stand
$2999

Charges up to 3 devices at a time, folds away when not in use, and – just as importantly – looks like something from a European sci-fi movie.

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D. The Stay-Aware Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds
$4999

A unique open design that makes room in your ears for your music, podcasts, and calls without shutting out the sounds around you.

Yellow · White · Orange · Black
E. The Bluetooth Cassette Player & Recorder
$3999

Not only plays your old cassettes, but can record new ones from any Bluetooth audio source or the built-in mic. Just don’t leave the tapes on your dashboard on a hot day.

F. The Three-In-One MagSafe Charging Powerbank
$4995

Designed for modern convenience, this 3-in-1 charging hub delivers power where you need it in one sleek unit.

G. The Hydrating Power Bottle with Wireless Charger
$1499

A 24-ounce insulated water bottle with a 5,700mAh wireless power bank in its base. So you get the water and your devices get the juice.

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Every item in this section.
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The Riddle of the Gnomes
The mystery behind recently unearthed drawings of our gnomic gnamesakes
From our newsletter
By Jason Toon

You may have gnoticed… our long association with a pair of gnomes. Named Hammacher and Schlemmer – more for marketing reasons than for any resemblance to our human founders, we presume – they’ve served as our demihuman familiars for over a century. And their gnomic brethren have haunted the popular imagination much longer than that.

Hammacher and Schlemmer at work
Hammacher and Schlemmer at work: one of the drawings recently uncovered in the archive at Duke University, signed “DAS”

We can pin the term “gnome” down to the year 1566, when a posthumous work by the Swiss scientist Paracelsus coined the name, and confidently declared they were 18 inches tall. (You’ve come a long way, science.) These mischievous mine-dwellers soon became conflated with other mythical little people with a reputation for mastery of the mechanical arts. Think of the elves helping the shoemaker in the fairy tale, or later, Disney’s diligent dwarves, whistling while they worked. The widespread presence of garden gnomes probably sealed some mental association between gnomes and yardwork.

Thus it made sense in 1920 to play on this pre-existing conception by naming our new brand of tools after one of these races of carpenters. “Dwarf tools” conjures up a picture of tiny little hammers and picks. There’s something about “Elf tools” that doesn’t ring quite right, either. Thus Hammacher Schlemmer debuted Gnome brand tools. It was the beginning of a beautiful mascotship.

Gname that artist. The association took hold quickly and firmly. By 1925, the Washington Herald could refer to “Mr. Schlemmer’s big hardware store, near Union Square, with the cute little gnomes”, with no further explanation.

Tea for two, 1920s
Tea for two, 1920s. The gnomes sold Gnome brand tools by demonstrating a knack for domestic order

This was the era when these drawings were produced. Alas, that’s all we know about them. Recently uncovered in the Hammacher Schlemmer archive at Duke University, they’re excellent examples of commercial illustration, rich with detail, redolent with charm. The gnomes tidy up, have tea, and cook a game bird over a campfire, their little dog at their heels all the way.

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If only we could identify the artist. There’s no other documentation with the file. It’s listed in the archive guide as “Gnomes art, 1920s”. They do bear the tantalizing clue of a monogram signature. But after combing reference guides to American artists and illustrators of the time, the identity of DAS (or is it DSA?) remains a mystery.

The DAS monogram
The monogram: DAS, or DSA?

Anyone out there recognize your Grandpa Don’s signature? Anyone deeply knowledgeable about commercial artists working in New York in the early-mid 20th century? Anyone sitting on a cache of Hammacher Schlemmer accounts-payable invoices from the Calvin Coolidge administration? Contact us at jason@hammacher.com if you can solve the Riddle of the Gnomes.

Gnow and forever. Alas, our shift away from hardware wasn’t good gnews for our mythical avatars. As tools receded from our catalogs, so did the gnomes, presumably back to their treasure caves. By 1948, when the New York Times reported on our 100th birthday party, they noted that “The little advertising gnomes who wielded tools on billboards so well that the houseware concern of Hammacher Schlemmer became world famous have long since gone.”

But gnomes are gnothing if not persistent. When we were taken over by new management in 1955, Hammacher and Schlemmer were invited back. A curly-bearded cartoon version was introduced and would appear countless times in catalogs and advertising. It wasn’t long until the gnomes regained their cover stardom, this time in three-dimensional plaster form, as seen frequently throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Spring cleaning, gnome style
Spring cleaning, gnome style
A camping expedition in the forest
A camping expedition, with a forest behind the tent
The gnomes return, 1955
The gnomes return: two plaster mascots flank company president John Gerald in the 1955 catalog
Summer 1986 catalog
Still on the payroll in the summer 1986 catalog, modelling a Wind Wedge and a Sinclair C5

As the latest custodians of Hammacher Schlemmer, we haven’t quite found a job for our old mascots to do, beyond inspiring the gname of our email newsletter, Gnomenclature. But keep your eyes peeled for those adroit little sprites. They never stay idle for long…

From Gnomenclature, our newsletter
Read more, get a better look at these drawings, and subscribe for more stories like this every week at the Gnomenclature website.
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hammacher.comThe Best16
A son’s invention: water out of thin air

Cody Soodeen’s parents got sick from drinking contaminated well water on their farm. His search for a solution led him to an epiphany: there’s water in the air around us.

His invention, the Kara Pure 2, is our pick for The Best Atmospheric Water Collector. It draws up to 10 liters per day of moisture from the surrounding air and filters, distills, and sterilizes it into clean drinking water.

This ground-breaking – or, rather, air-breaking – solution was named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year and won the prestigious Innovation Award at the Consumer Electronics Show.

No plumbing connection is required – just an electrical outlet, the surrounding air, and a willingness to embrace the fact that your water supply is already hovering invisibly around the room.

The Best Atmospheric Water Collector
$4,69995
The Best Sauce Pan
$8995

High-quality aluminum with a nonstick Lotan surface. Not only will it improve your cooking, it’ll give you something to talk about.

The World’s Best Barbecue Grill Pan
$11999

The perfect gift for the world’s best barbecue cook. Because every man thinks he’s the world’s best barbecue cook.

The Best Aromatherapy Towel Warmer
$16995

Once upon a time, you had to be some sort of sultan to enjoy warmed, aromatic towels and sheets. Now you can find that kind of opulence in your laundry room.

The Best Pressure Washer for Washing Cars
$15995

Five nozzles, two detergent tanks, 2030 PSI of scouring pressure. Washing the car just became everyone’s favorite chore.

The Best Infrared Sauna Blanket
$34999

Tough day at the office, shop or air traffic control tower? Just lie there and bask in gentle, deep-penetrating infrared relief.

The Best Flameless Pillar Candle Set
$2499

The serene glow of candlelight feels less than serene when you’re on alert for fire hazards. Relax with the flameless candles the Hollywood pros use.

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The Best
Every product named the best of its kind by independent sources.
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A. The Ottoman That Turns Into A Bed
$34995

Extra rest by day, an extra guest by night. This unassuming ottoman unfolds almost preposterously into a guest bed, with considerably more sleeping space than you’d expect from something that was parked innocuously next to the sofa a minute ago.

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B. The Adjustable Cooling Pillow
From$9999

No more chasing the cool side of the pillow. Both sides are the cool side on this one. A customer favorite for a reason.

C. The Hoodie Blanket
$1699

The only thing wrong with hoodies is they aren’t blankets. And the only thing wrong with most blankets is they don’t have hoods. This snuggly indulgence solves both problems.

D. The Cordless Reading Lamp
$19999

The best reading spot in the house doesn’t have to be within reach of an outlet. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer.

E. The Indoor Flameless Marshmallow Roaster
$6995

Campfire-worthy toasted marshmallows without a campfire. The stainless steel electric heater safely keeps the s’mores coming year ’round.

F. The Genuine Irish Whiskey Watch
$17999

It’s always whiskey o’clock with this watch, made with genuine reclaimed oakwood, hand-selected from certified Irish whiskey casks.

G. The Holographic Analog Clock
$5999

Tells time the old-fashioned way. Does everything else the new-fashioned way.

Signature Picks & Best-Sellers
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A. The Compact Precision Sous Vide Machine
$1999

Sous vide sounds both highly technical and faintly decadent while asking very little of the cook. This compact cooker brings precision control to an ordinary stockpot without turning the kitchen into a laboratory.

B. The 3X Hands Free Binoculars
$2499

3X magnification, 0 hands required. Your birder’s journal just got a lot more legible.

C. The Power Bank with Built-In Cables
$1999

Life’s too precious to waste wrestling with a nest of cables. This 10,000mAh charger brings its own, which tuck neatly away when not called upon.

White · Pink
D. The Hands-Free Illuminating Beanie
$1499

After centuries of carrying lanterns, torches, and flashlights, humanity has finally admitted that hands have other things to do. These fleece beanies keep the light trained wherever you happen to look.

E. The Large Button Telephone With Emergency Dialing
$2499

Mercifully large buttons for everyday calls, and one-press help when it matters most.

F. The Adjustable Car Cup Holder
$999

With expanding arms that fit cups, bottles, or mugs of nearly any size, you might even want to start using it around the house, too.

G. The Rechargeable Cool-Touch Handheld Fan
$2999

This nice little personal fan has a secret: a metal cold pad that delivers a quick, refreshing chill when pressed to your temple or wrist.

Gifts Under $50
Every item on this page costs under fifty dollars as we go to press.
hammacher.comHome & Kitchen19
Remembrance of Things Pasta

Homemade pasta elevates every pasta dish, and this Cuisinart pasta maker brings that authentic touch within reach of home cooks who previously didn’t know fettuccine from feta cheese. Compact and intuitively designed, the all-in-one Perfect Pasta Maker mixes, kneads, and extrudes up to a pound of pasta in only 20 minutes.

Whether spaghetti or rigatoni, fusilli or macaroni, fettuccine or bucatini, The Perfect Pasta Maker can make it perfectly, hence the name. And get this: it’ll mix and knead up to a pound of bread dough just as easily. Does that mean bread is pasta, or is The Perfect Pasta Maker just too limited a title? We’ll leave that one to the philosophers. We’re hungry.

  • ·Mixes, kneads, extrudes: it’s the full package
  • ·Can produce six different pastas, including spaghetti, rigatoni, fusilli, small macaroni, fettuccine, and bucatini
  • ·Can even mix and knead bread doughs
The Perfect Pasta Maker
$14995
The Disney Personal Blender
$2999

Yes, Disney blenders. And why not? True Friends of Minnie don’t forfeit their loyalty come smoothie time. Especially since these are real BlendJet blenders.

The Freestanding Air Purifier
$34995

Industrial-grade filtration, domesticated. Au revoir, airborne particles.

The Brightness Zooming Natural Light Lamp
$14995

Zoom in on your personal lighting sweet spot by adjusting its beam width to suit any task or ambiance.

The Freestanding Electric Skillet
$14995

When you metaphorically put something “on the back burner,” there is no concern for space. In the real world, one more burner might just save a meal.

The Color-Changing Ribbon Lamp
$2999

Who says lamps have to look like lamps? Banish the shadow of convention with this future-forward loop of color-changing LEDs.

The European Smooth and Serrated Knife Sharpener
$5999

Austrian precision and patented spring action. Because the sharpest knife in the drawer didn’t get that way by accident.

Home & Kitchen
Every item in this section.
hammacher.comHealth & Beauty20
Sweat away from it all
The only thing better than hitting the sauna is finishing up and already being home.
The Two-Person Infrared Home Sauna
$3,79995
  • ·On-demand infrared heat for you and a friend, partner, or rival secret agent
  • ·Plugs right in to a standard 110V outlet
  • ·30 minutes to assemble, a lifetime of relaxation
  • ·Bluetooth audio and LED controls for a full sensory experience
The Solo Sauna
$2,62995
  • ·Sauna for one, anyone?
  • ·All the infrared heat of a gym sauna, no wondering who was sweating in here before you
  • ·Assembles in half an hour, plugs into a regular outlet, we can’t make this any easier
  • ·Canadian hemlock wood cabinet will impress everyone this side of Socrates
The Pinchless Electrolysis Hair Remover
$3999

Developed for Hammacher Schlemmer, it’s hair removal for those who’d prefer the whole process to be a little less medieval.

The Deep Tissue Back Massage Cushion
$9999

Now any chair, sofa, or seat can be a massage chair. We anticipate bitter rivalries between your furniture.

The Heated Compression Eye Massager
$13995

There’s a word for the people who look at you funny as you sit there in restorative bliss with this strapped to your face: jealous.

The Portable Red Light Therapy Wand
$8999

Aches and soreness can strike anywhere. Fortunately, this is one time a red light means “go”.

Health & Beauty
Every item in this section.
hammacher.comHealth & Beauty · Continued21
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D
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A. Men’s All-in-One Grooming Kit
$3999

Three-foil shaver, beard trimmer, nose trimmer… if it grows on your face, this will trim it.

B. The Six-Tool Nail Care System
$1299

The only thing standing between you and beautiful nails is a decorative box to keep all your grooming things contained.

C. The Award Winning Subliminal Sound Machine
$8999

Sometimes the important thing is what you don’t hear. Winner of the German Innovation Award.

D. The Heated Leg Compression Recovery System
$17995

How’d our biggest muscle group become such an afterthought? Give your legs some love after a long day of carrying you around.

E. The Performance Percussion Massager
$15995

Serious aches demand serious hardware. This tenacious six-speed massager will dig in exactly where you need it to and not let go until you’re ready.

F. The Foot and Calf Recovery Massager
$15999

Don’t just sit there. Sit there and get a foot massage.

White · Blue
G. The Barber Eliminator
$1999

You can still hang out with your barber, if you’re friends. You just won’t need him to cut your hair.

Health & Beauty
Every item in this section.
hammacher.comGnomenclature22
When we coined our own money
The semi-legal tender that got us through the Civil War
From our newsletter
By Jason Toon
C. Tollner & Hammacher Hardware token, 209 Bowery, New York, 1863Reverse of the token: Not One Cent

Right on the money… “C. Tollner & Hammacher Hardware,” the copper coin says, using our then-current name as of 1863, “Bowery, New York”. Flip it over, and you can see that the dry Hammacher Schlemmer sense of humor was already evident even at that early date: “Not One Cent”.

Tokens like this were a legally tolerated response by merchants to the shortage of small-denomination coins during the Civil War. The widespread hoarding of anything containing gold, silver, or copper was a problem for merchants when it came to making change for their customers.

Merchants started minting their own pseudo-pennies in 1862, called “store cards” by collectors, despite being, very visibly, coins and not cards. Along with hardware stores like us, the coiners included everything from hotels and restaurants to bakeries, tobacconists, and jewelers. Designs ran the gamut from simple garland-and-text designs, like ours, to illustrations of the merchant’s products or patriotic symbolism.

Why wasn’t this counterfeiting? Because the tokens were officially only redeemable for future purchases at that store, and of course merchants have the right to issue store credit. But merchant tokens inevitably leaked out into pockets that would never go near the store in question, becoming a de facto currency in big cities.

Membership
It’s not exactly the same as coining our own pennies, but did you know that Members get free shipping and 10% in Stores.com Cash on every order? Find out more and sign up at hammacher.com/membership.

After the initial shock of war, production of real pennies hit an all-time high, peaking at 49.8 million pennies in 1863. With the shortage relieved, the US government put a stop to store cards the following year. We no longer accept those Tollner & Hammacher “Not One Cent” coins, but if you have a stash of them, fear not: each one now fetches about $65 in the collector market.

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hammacher.comA game from our archive23
How much did these Hammacher classics cost?

Since 1848, we’ve sold the unique and the unexpected – things you’d never seen, never heard of, and never dreamed you could buy, often at prices to match. See how close you can guess what these classics cost.

The ten prices, in no particular order
$190,000$3,700$7,000,000$5,000$59,700$24.95$1,500,000$9,500$95,000$45,000
The Hippopotamus Sofa
A. The Hippopotamus Sofa

The sofa handcrafted to create a life-size majestic hippopotamus. It requires over 400 hours to make, from the steel-framed barrel body to the massive snout.

Your guess$
The Wild West Town Amusement Park
F. The Wild West Town Amusement Park

The fully operational town that pays homage to the Old West with 23 acres of sarsaparilla- and sagebrush-themed amusements.

Your guess$
The World’s Largest Gummy Bear
B. The World’s Largest Gummy Bear

At 1,000 times the size of a traditional Gummy Bear, this 5-pound fellow falls somewhere between snack food and big-game trophy.

Your guess$
The Canine’s Passive Solar Condominium
G. The Canine’s Passive Solar Condominium

The doghouse built with a passive solar design worthy of a spread in Architectural Digest, under a Brazilian teak roof.

Your guess$
The Hovering Personal Submarine
C. The Hovering Personal Submarine

The easiest submersible to operate in the world: it hovers in place without adjusting ballast, and takes two explorers down to 400’.

Your guess$
The Life Size Tyrannosaurus Skull
H. The Life Size Tyrannosaurus Skull

Assembled from 47 bones and 35 teeth. 58” L x 33” W x 68 1/2” H. (350 lbs.)

Your guess$
The Instant Inflatable Irish Pub
D. The Instant Inflatable Irish Pub

The inflatable edifice that provides an instant public house. It inflates in five minutes, with 75 sq. ft. inside for sharing a pint.

Your guess$
The Flying Hovercraft
I. The Flying Hovercraft

The hovercraft that glides over land and water yet also soars in the air up to 70 mph with the aid of integrated wings.

Your guess$
The Flying Bicycle
E. The Flying Bicycle

The world’s first bicycle that doubles as a flying ultralight para-trike aircraft. It folds down to fit in the trunk of a car.

Your guess$
The Pirates Queen Anne’s Revenge
J. The Pirates Queen Anne’s Revenge

The pirate playhouse that evokes Blackbeard’s dreaded frigate. The 13 1/2’-tall backyard vessel is built of marine-grade mahogany and cedar.

Your guess$
The answers
Take your best guess, then click to see what each classic really cost – and how close you came.
Hammacher Schlemmer
1950 Parker Road, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75010
Hammacher Schlemmer
The Best, the Unique, and the Unexpected since 1848
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Everything in this catalog, and everything we found since it went to press.
Lifetime Guarantee
Every item we sell is backed by our Lifetime Guarantee of Satisfaction.
Gnomenclature
Our weekly newsletter about history and culture, told through the Hammacher Schlemmer archive.
The 7.5-Foot Northern Lights Christmas Tree with 23 Functions
$69995
See page 3 for details
The Four Passenger Electric Ride On Train
$29995
See page 8 for details
Pricing and availability accurate at time of printing.
Please visit hammacher.com for up-to-date information.
2A note before you begin

On our cover

The Floating Pickleball Court

$13,99595

Shop The Floating Pickleball Court

Pickleball will not, cannot be stopped… even at the water’s edge. The Floating Pickleball Court brings the sport’s relentless campaign of fun to any calm body of water.

Dink, volley, lob, and smash on a 50’ x 24’ floating platform, with a regulation court and sideline space to spare. Anchoring points ensure your best-of-three grudge match isn’t decided as you float aimlessly out to sea.

Naturally, the net, paddles, and balls are all included. Just add air and water.

In this issue

3Christmas & Holiday

4Signature Picks

6The Gift Guide

8Toys

11Every Department

12Tech

14Meet the Gnomes

16The Best

18Gifts Under $50

19Home & Kitchen

20Health & Beauty

22Our Own Coinage

23Guess the Price

A note before you begin

Back where we belong:
your mailbox.

A print catalog? In this day and age? Don’t ring the optometrist. Leave the psychiatrist unbothered. Your senses do not deceive you. We’re still here, in glorious paper and ink.

Just as it has every year since 1881, when our salesmen first lugged a hardbound list of tools from door to door, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog brings you page after page of the best, the unique, and the unexpected.

Browse at your leisure, free of distractions. When something catches your eye, click the accompanying links to be whisked off to our website. You’ll see full details about the product at Hammacher.com, and can easily place your order from there.

As befits America’s longest-running catalog, we remain both optimistic about the future and a mite old-fashioned. You may think we’re unique for having survived this long. The following pages suggest we’ve survived because we’re unique.

Lifetime Guarantee of Satisfaction

Items purchased directly from hammacher.com are guaranteed for their normal life under standard, non-commercial use. Should any product fail to meet your expectations, within the first 90 days we will replace it or issue a refund. After 90 days, we will issue Stores.com Cash, redeemable at hammacher.com within one year, for the value of the original item.

3Christmas & Holiday

The 7.5-Foot Northern Lights Christmas Tree with 23 Functions

$69995

Paper simply can’t convey how spectacular our Northern Lights Tree is. Its dancing cascade of colors must be experienced in person. As its 87 LEDs light up 1,038 fiber-optic tips in your choice of 23 different synchronized patterns, filling the room with an everchanging glow, you’ll begin to understand why we named it after the northern lights.

Mind you, we’re not saying it’s in the same class as the real aurora borealis. Unlike the real aurora borealis, this one comes to you. And this 7.5’ tree includes a controller for selecting your favorite pattern, setting a timer, and more.

Only available from Hammacher Schlemmer, this customer favorite has become our most requested item at holiday time. Once you’ve seen it, you won’t be surprised.

  • Easy stack-and-lock assembly with included metal stand
  • 7 1/2’ Tree (90" H x 52" Diameter)
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The Illuminated Flameless Nutcracker

$1999

Don’t worry, he won’t melt.

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The Illuminated Wooden Main Street Storefront Display

$1999

A classic facade of Christmas fancy.

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The Sculpted Wax Pinecone and Greenery Flameless Candle Set

$2499

Plenty of atmosphere, not one bit of flame.

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The Evergreen Holiday Table Arrangement

$4999

Because the halls shouldn’t hog all the decking.

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Christmas & Holiday

Every decoration we carry this season.

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4Signature Picks

Who says you can’t have a massage chair at home?

This professional-grade massage chair is the kind of amenity normally reserved for spas, or high-end gyms that never have pizza day. But it’s not an exotic endangered species. There’s no law saying you can’t bring one home.

At its core, this thrumming throne delivers a full-body work-over that travels the length of your back and lower body, varying depth, speed, and pressure for exactly the experience you deserve.

It reclines deeply to support your body in a relaxed, weightless position, while air compression works through the shoulders, arms, legs, and feet to provide that unmistakable feeling of being firmly, evenly attended to. Yes, even in your house.

  • Full-body air compression and heat that will spoil you for all other personal massagers, and probably all other chairs
  • Multiple set-it-and-forget it programs, plus manual controls for when you want to take things into your own hands

The Professional Grade Home Massage Chair

$6,19995

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The World’s First Solar-Powered Earbuds

$3999

First came the invention of wireless earbuds. Then, about an hour later, came the invention of earbuds running out of battery. Then we noticed the sun…

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The Ultrasonic Vibration Electric Toothbrush with UV-Sanitizing Charging Station

$4995

Massage your molars, caress your canines, baby your bicuspids. This sleek and chic ultrasonic toothbrush is a spa experience for your teeth.

Silver · Charcoal · Gold

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The Lab-Grown Diamond Tennis Bracelet

$69995

A full-carat diamond on a ring is one thing. But stretching that sparkle across seven inches of wrist feels more like a victory lap.

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The Truly Wireless 3D TV Headphones

$24995

Responsive spatial audio that sounds like it’s in the room, even when you turn and tilt your head. Maybe we can finally turn off those subtitles.

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The Cordless Mini Chainsaw

$3999

For when you need to be more than a gardener but not quite a lumberjack.

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The Cordless Mini Circular Saw

$3999

Sometimes life’s little obstacles require precision cuts. Twelve volts and three inches of whirring, portable, maneuverable power.

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Signature Picks & Best-Sellers

Every item in this section.

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5Signature Picks

Listen to the music you love, no matter what format it’s in

Never replace your music collection again

What’s the fastest-growing recorded music format? No, not vinyl, and certainly not streaming. It’s the humble cassette.

That’s right: U.S. cassette sales have increased more than eightfold since 2013, with more than 600,000 units sold in 2025. Major artists like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have joined the party, releasing their latest albums on tape. We half-expect a run on pencils as all these cassette neophytes figure out how to wind back a wayward loop of tape.

The turntable of life. With The Any Music Format Stereo, no music format is ever obsolete. You can ride the waves of changing fashions, always ready to listen.

Now that music is easier than ever to find on streaming platforms, we’ve started to realize what’s irreplaceable when we dump our physical music collections: all the memories bound up with those objects. The gorgeous artwork of a vinyl LP cover. The little creak a cassette case makes when you open it. Where you were the first time you heard a life-changing album. Even the way a CD booklet smells. Seriously, take a whiff sometime!

Smell the memories. These days, there’s no reason to ever get rid of those memories. And if you’re just getting started building – or rebuilding – a physical music collection, there’s no reason to limit yourself to just one format.

Pick up whatever version you can find and pop it into The Any Music Format Stereo. Who knows? Someone else’s thrift-store castoff might carry a priceless memory for you someday.

The Any Music Format Stereo

$24995

For when your music collection goes back far enough to have broken your heart through multiple formats.

Plays vinyl records (33, 45, or 78 RPM), compact discs, cassette tapes, AM/FM radio, MP3 (through the USB slot or SD card reader), and streaming audio (as a Bluetooth speaker).

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B

The 5-In-1 Jump Starter Multi-Tool with Vacuum and Tire Inflator

$4999

Be a road warrior, not a road worrier. A complete roadside assistance kit in a small package.

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C

The All-Season Neck-Worn Air Conditioner

$9999

Keep your cool when all about you are losing theirs. Your own personal microclimate.

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D

The World’s Toughest Cooler Backpack

$4999

A hardshell vault inside an insulated backpack makes any outing cooler. (Sorry, we had to.)

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Signature Picks & Best-Sellers

Every item in this section.

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6The Gift Guide

Gifts for Him

Tools he will use, and gadgets he will pretend are tools.

The Bluetooth Meat Thermometer + WiFi Hub Bundle

$3995

Watches the temperature so he’s free to watch the game, socialize, or get caught up in a fierce cornhole battle.

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The Professional’s Electric Screwdriver

$3999

Because not even the handiest handyman can turn screws at 220 RPM.

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The 3-in-1 Tire Inflator, Vacuum, and Blower

$3999

A little compressed air at the right time makes all the difference. Includes multiple tips and attachments.

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The Award Winning Ergonomic Head Shaver

$3999

Designed for any man whose head is not a perfect cube.

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The Superior Grill Set

$4999

You wouldn’t think the French Alps would give birth to the ultimate BBQ tools. You would be wrong.

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Every item in this section.

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Gifts for Her

Beauty. Warmth. Style. Show her you know her.

The Ladies Travel Shaver

$1999

A work of art, as stylish as she is, as smooth as the shave it gives.

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The Lab-Grown Diamond Hoop Earrings

$34995

Some earrings politely complement an outfit. Hoops tend to walk in like they already know everybody.

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The Lab-Grown Diamond Solitaire Pendant

$34995

If it were any more elegant, an old lady would be throwing it in the ocean at the end of a movie.

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The Women’s Heated Puffer Jacket

$17995

Three heating zones. Four heating levels. Nine hours of power per charge. One toasty lady.

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The Cordless 10X Illuminated Makeup Mirror

$5999

Fairy tale princesses don’t have cords running from their enchanted mirrors. Neither should your princess.

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Every item in this section.

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7The Gift Guide

Gifts for Kids

Things that still get played with in February.

The Holographic Digital Clock

$6999

Tells the time in the present. Feels like the future.

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The Vespa Ride-On Scooter

$19995

An early lesson in Italian style. We recommend waiting a few more years to introduce them to espresso.

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The Educational City Lights Globe

$1995

A geography lesson by day. The world’s great cities twinkling on a bedroom shelf by night.

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The Animated Dino Plush Bank

$1999

This cuddly laughing triceratops makes saving fun. If only your 401(k) contributions landed with a fraction of the charm.

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The Musical Plush Train

$2999

Each car plays a different musical note. The engine plays a whole song. It’s almost too cute.

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Every item in this section.

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Gifts for the Person
Who Has Everything

Or so they might think, until they see these.

The Dog Bed for Humans

$21995

When it comes to serious loafing, we humans could learn a thing or two from our best friends.

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The 100 Watt Heavy Duty Briefcase Solar Panel

$12999

Believe it or not, the price of sunlight tends not to fluctuate.

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The Personal Climate Control Wristband

$29995

A more civilized alternative to the thermostat wars.

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The Stress Relieving Full Head Massager

$4999

Also effective at discouraging unwanted inflight conversations.

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The Cordless Full-Page Magnifier Lamp

$7995

Because most books never get a large-print edition. See every detail with clarity and comfort.

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8Toys

Make “a Christmas to remember” more than a cliché

Express from North Pole Station

The whole point of Christmas morning is that it’s not like any other morning. That’s why we go through all the rigmarole. A tree inside the house. All those baubles and boughs. Kids waking up their parents before dawn – and the parents being happy about it. Christmas morning should feel like anything could happen.

And this year, perhaps one of those things is the kids riding their own train around, like extras from The Nutcracker.

All aboard for Christmas, choo-choo. What is it about Christmas and trains? There is no rail travel in the Nativity story. Santa Claus famously gets around by sleigh. And yet some special magic gets conjured up at the intersection of the two.

The fit seems so natural somehow that we don’t even think about it. Why wouldn’t there be movies like The Polar Express? It makes perfect sense when a Santa’s Village display includes miniature train rides, doesn’t it? And what’s more quintessentially Christmas than a model train circling the tree?

Next stop: lifelong memories. The Four-Passenger Ride-On Train elevates that magic by putting kids at the wheel of a train made just for them. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, this 12-volt electric train reaches speeds up to 3 mph, with simple pedal and directional controls. The oversized rubber-strip tires enable young engineers to conquer diverse terrain both indoors and outdoors with superior traction.

For all that, what makes it wonderful can’t be quantified in a list of specs. You’ll know it when you see their faces: that feeling that anything can happen on Christmas morning.

The Four Passenger Electric Ride On Train

$29995

  • Carries up to 4 passengers, ages 3-7
  • Up to 2 hours of play on a charge
  • Oversized rubber tires for indoor or outdoor play
  • Realistic whistling and chuffing sounds
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The First Person View Mini Racer

$2999

The onboard camera is as close as you can get to climbing behind the (very tiny) wheel. Warning: adults may find themselves playing with it, too.

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The CAT Foot-To-Floor Backhoe

$8495

Construction equipment has always looked more fun than office jobs. Introduce your toddler to the world of construction with the Caterpillar Foot to Floor ride-on toy.

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The Porsche 911 Foot-To-Floor Ride-On

$8995

For future enthusiasts, the first Porsche can arrive a little earlier than you’d think.

White · Red · Pink · Black

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The Terrain-Busting 1:10 Scale Off-Road Truck

$9999

There’s off-roading, there’s rock-crawling, and there’s blasting ahead at full speed and seeing what happens.

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The Self-Righting Remote Control Speedboat

$3995

All the speed, none of the boat ramp bloopers.

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The Smithsonian RC Spinosaurus

$2499

For any kid who ever wanted to be a dinosaur. This easy-to-command Spinosaurus is the next best thing. From the Smithsonian Institution.

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Toys & Games

The whole department.

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9Toys
A

The Hot Wheels City 4-Playset Bundle

$3999

In this town, a normal commute can become a stunt sequence, a routine stop for ice cream can spiral into vehicular bedlam, and everyone seems surprisingly accepting of the giant blue-haired gorilla.

Includes:

  • Four Hot Wheels cars
  • Wreck & Ride Gorilla
  • Ice Cream Swirl
  • Dragon Drive Firefight
  • Expansion Track Pack
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B

The Barbie Careers Medical Care Playset

$3995

With doctor Barbie, nurse Ken, two patients, and over 25 accessories, your li’l hospital administrator can move between checkups, recovery, and the small dramatic moments that make pretend medicine so satisfying. There’s even a gift shop.

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C

The Exploding Kittens Party Game Pack

$2999

Raucous, ridiculous ruckus erupts! Beware of flying avocados, secret buzzers, and, yes, exploding kittens as the party-game sensation comes to your table.

Includes a set of four unique games from Exploding Kittens:

  • Throw Throw Avocado
  • Danger Danger
  • Exploding Kittens NSFW Edition
  • Barking Kittens: Exploding Kittens Expansion Pack
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D

The Home Boxing Arcade Game

$11,11995

Step up, throw your best shot, and wait for your score to either boost or bruise your ego. A full-size home version of the iconic carnival game that still packs a punch.

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E

The Large-Scale High-Speed Off-Road Buggy

$12995

With a 550 brushed motor, 3KG high torque servo, and oil-filled metal shocks, this dynamic little dune-hound packs more power than some real cars these days.

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F

The Ripper Remote Control Speed Truck

$3995

Speeds up to 25 MPH. Super-responsive handling. How can something so fast be so easy to drive?

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G

The Fisher-Price Crawl & Cruise Activity Set

$4995

A baby activity set for the important developmental stage known as “wait, how did you get over there?” Support this lively transitional phase with toys selected by the Fisher-Price Play Lab for sitting, crawling, standing, and exploring.

Includes:

  • Enchanted Friends Learning Table
  • Busy Activity Hive
  • Lion Rattle Ball
  • Play Tips booklet
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Toys & Games

The whole department.

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Toys & Games, in full

There’s too much fun in our toy department to fit in one catalog. Here are more favorites.

A

The Build-Your-Own Robotic Triceratops

$1999

Because bringing back the dinosaurs should involve at least a little assembly.

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B

The 500-Piece Puzzle With Real Illumination

$1499

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C

The Car Lover’s Engine Repair Set

$5999

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D

The Giant Plush School Bus

$2499

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E

The Tractor Lover’s Engine Repair Set

$5999

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F

The Barbie Extra Ultimate Road Trip Set

$4995

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G

Split Wheel Stunt RC

$3995

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H

The Ride-On Fire Engine with Working Sprinkler

$24995

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I

The Giant Wooden Stacking Tower Game

$13995

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J

The Drive Anywhere Spy Rover

$4995

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K

The Remote Control Lurking Lizard

$2995

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L

The Chevrolet 3100 Vintage Push Car

$8995

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M

The Swing Car With Flashing Wheels

$7995

Yellow · Red · Pink · Blue

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The whole department

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Commodore makes the future fun again

The soul of 1982, engineered for 2026

Commodore makes the future fun again

The moment we heard about the new Commodore 64 Ultimate – a faithful hardware recreation of the original 1982 classic, plus modern conveniences like USB, HDMI, and Wi-Fi – we started salivating to get our hands on it. We talked to Commodore President and CEO Peri Fractic about what makes it so different from any other retro tech out there.

Why do Commodore values like human connection, simplicity, and the joy of discovery matter, especially now and especially in tech?

Technology was always meant to serve people, not the other way around. For decades, it helped us create, explore, and connect in meaningful ways. But somewhere along the line, that relationship inverted. The tools that were meant to enrich our lives began competing for our attention, fragmenting our focus, and quietly eroding real human connection.

At Commodore, we believe technology should feel human again – intuitive, purposeful, and even a little magical. It should invite curiosity, not addiction. It should spark creativity, not dependency.

The Commodore 64 Ultimate has gotten some amazing reviews everywhere from Wired to The Guardian to IGN. What do you think these reviewers are responding to?

Authenticity. Not nostalgia as a surface treatment, but as something deeply respected and faithfully preserved. This is a true hardware recreation, behaving exactly as the original did, cycle for cycle, electrical pathway by pathway, as if you’d just taken it out of the box in the 1980s.

At the same time, we’ve carefully integrated modern enhancements where they genuinely serve the experience. So while it feels identical to the original, it fits seamlessly into today’s world. Stream a game off our servers via Wi-Fi if you like. Or play one from a 40-year-old dusty datasette attached to the back. It all works.

Finally, the return of Commodore is “powered by the happiness of childhood nostalgia”. How do you progress and develop without falling into the same traps that make today’s tech so “toxic, bloated, and addictive”?

This is an important question, and I’m glad you asked. At Commodore, we believe that the product is the product; a lot of modern technology seems to have forgotten that and only see the user as the product, with data collection through endless engagement as how that product is sold to the customer. At Commodore, we don’t even have tracking cookies on our website. Your privacy is your privacy. Your life is your life. We want to keep it that way.

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The Commodore 64 Ultimate: BASIC Beige

$34995

Whoever said “the future ain’t what it used to be” never saw this. The ’80s legend is back to detox your digital life and make you fall in love with tech again.

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The Commodore 64 Ultimate: Starlight Edition

$39995

Looks like something from an ’80s sci-fi blockbuster. Feels like the future we were promised back then. Wonder and inspiration have returned to computing.

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The Best Portable Record Player

$19999

At last, a turntable compact enough to take to any party, with sound so excellent it can be your main record player at home, too. An update of the 1980s Sound Burger, with Bluetooth technology and Audio-Technica sound.

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The Feedback Toothbrush

$5999

The worrisome thing about toothbrushing is that no-one ever tells you whether you’ve done it thoroughly. Well, worry no more.

Gold · Silver

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The Foldable Wireless Charging Stand

$2999

Charges up to 3 devices at a time, folds away when not in use, and – just as importantly – looks like something from a European sci-fi movie.

White · Black

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The Stay-Aware Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds

$4999

A unique open design that makes room in your ears for your music, podcasts, and calls without shutting out the sounds around you.

Yellow · White · Orange · Black

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The Bluetooth Cassette Player & Recorder

$3999

Not only plays your old cassettes, but can record new ones from any Bluetooth audio source or the built-in mic. Just don’t leave the tapes on your dashboard on a hot day.

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The Three-In-One MagSafe Charging Powerbank

$4995

Designed for modern convenience, this 3-in-1 charging hub delivers power where you need it in one sleek unit.

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The Hydrating Power Bottle with Wireless Charger

$1499

A 24-ounce insulated water bottle with a 5,700mAh wireless power bank in its base. So you get the water and your devices get the juice.

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14Meet the Gnomes

The Riddle of the Gnomes

The mystery behind recently unearthed drawings of our gnomic gnamesakes

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By Jason Toon

You may have gnoticed… our long association with a pair of gnomes. Named Hammacher and Schlemmer – more for marketing reasons than for any resemblance to our human founders, we presume – they’ve served as our demihuman familiars for over a century. And their gnomic brethren have haunted the popular imagination much longer than that.

Hammacher and Schlemmer at work
Hammacher and Schlemmer at work: one of the drawings recently uncovered in the archive at Duke University, signed “DAS”

We can pin the term “gnome” down to the year 1566, when a posthumous work by the Swiss scientist Paracelsus coined the name, and confidently declared they were 18 inches tall. (You’ve come a long way, science.) These mischievous mine-dwellers soon became conflated with other mythical little people with a reputation for mastery of the mechanical arts. Think of the elves helping the shoemaker in the fairy tale, or later, Disney’s diligent dwarves, whistling while they worked. The widespread presence of garden gnomes probably sealed some mental association between gnomes and yardwork.

Thus it made sense in 1920 to play on this pre-existing conception by naming our new brand of tools after one of these races of carpenters. “Dwarf tools” conjures up a picture of tiny little hammers and picks. There’s something about “Elf tools” that doesn’t ring quite right, either. Thus Hammacher Schlemmer debuted Gnome brand tools. It was the beginning of a beautiful mascotship.

Gname that artist. The association took hold quickly and firmly. By 1925, the Washington Herald could refer to “Mr. Schlemmer’s big hardware store, near Union Square, with the cute little gnomes”, with no further explanation.

Tea for two, 1920s
Tea for two, 1920s. The gnomes sold Gnome brand tools by demonstrating a knack for domestic order

This was the era when these drawings were produced. Alas, that’s all we know about them. Recently uncovered in the Hammacher Schlemmer archive at Duke University, they’re excellent examples of commercial illustration, rich with detail, redolent with charm. The gnomes tidy up, have tea, and cook a game bird over a campfire, their little dog at their heels all the way.

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If only we could identify the artist. There’s no other documentation with the file. It’s listed in the archive guide as “Gnomes art, 1920s”. They do bear the tantalizing clue of a monogram signature. But after combing reference guides to American artists and illustrators of the time, the identity of DAS (or is it DSA?) remains a mystery.

The DAS monogram
The monogram: DAS, or DSA?

Anyone out there recognize your Grandpa Don’s signature? Anyone deeply knowledgeable about commercial artists working in New York in the early-mid 20th century? Anyone sitting on a cache of Hammacher Schlemmer accounts-payable invoices from the Calvin Coolidge administration? Contact us at jason@hammacher.com if you can solve the Riddle of the Gnomes.

Gnow and forever. Alas, our shift away from hardware wasn’t good gnews for our mythical avatars. As tools receded from our catalogs, so did the gnomes, presumably back to their treasure caves. By 1948, when the New York Times reported on our 100th birthday party, they noted that “The little advertising gnomes who wielded tools on billboards so well that the houseware concern of Hammacher Schlemmer became world famous have long since gone.”

But gnomes are gnothing if not persistent. When we were taken over by new management in 1955, Hammacher and Schlemmer were invited back. A curly-bearded cartoon version was introduced and would appear countless times in catalogs and advertising. It wasn’t long until the gnomes regained their cover stardom, this time in three-dimensional plaster form, as seen frequently throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Spring cleaning, gnome style
Spring cleaning, gnome style
A camping expedition in the forest
A camping expedition, with a forest behind the tent
The gnomes return, 1955
The gnomes return: two plaster mascots flank company president John Gerald in the 1955 catalog
Summer 1986 catalog
Still on the payroll in the summer 1986 catalog, modelling a Wind Wedge and a Sinclair C5

As the latest custodians of Hammacher Schlemmer, we haven’t quite found a job for our old mascots to do, beyond inspiring the gname of our email newsletter, Gnomenclature. But keep your eyes peeled for those adroit little sprites. They never stay idle for long…

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16The Best

A son’s invention: water out of thin air

Cody Soodeen’s parents got sick from drinking contaminated well water on their farm. His search for a solution led him to an epiphany: there’s water in the air around us.

His invention, the Kara Pure 2, is our pick for The Best Atmospheric Water Collector. It draws up to 10 liters per day of moisture from the surrounding air and filters, distills, and sterilizes it into clean drinking water.

This ground-breaking – or, rather, air-breaking – solution was named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year and won the prestigious Innovation Award at the Consumer Electronics Show.

No plumbing connection is required – just an electrical outlet, the surrounding air, and a willingness to embrace the fact that your water supply is already hovering invisibly around the room.

The Best Atmospheric Water Collector

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The Best Sauce Pan

$8995

High-quality aluminum with a nonstick Lotan surface. Not only will it improve your cooking, it’ll give you something to talk about.

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The World’s Best Barbecue Grill Pan

$11999

The perfect gift for the world’s best barbecue cook. Because every man thinks he’s the world’s best barbecue cook.

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The Best Aromatherapy Towel Warmer

$16995

Once upon a time, you had to be some sort of sultan to enjoy warmed, aromatic towels and sheets. Now you can find that kind of opulence in your laundry room.

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The Best Pressure Washer for Washing Cars

$15995

Five nozzles, two detergent tanks, 2030 PSI of scouring pressure. Washing the car just became everyone’s favorite chore.

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The Best Infrared Sauna Blanket

$34999

Tough day at the office, shop or air traffic control tower? Just lie there and bask in gentle, deep-penetrating infrared relief.

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The Best Flameless Pillar Candle Set

$2499

The serene glow of candlelight feels less than serene when you’re on alert for fire hazards. Relax with the flameless candles the Hollywood pros use.

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17The Best
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The Ottoman That Turns Into A Bed

$34995

Extra rest by day, an extra guest by night. This unassuming ottoman unfolds almost preposterously into a guest bed, with considerably more sleeping space than you’d expect from something that was parked innocuously next to the sofa a minute ago.

Gray · Blue

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The Adjustable Cooling Pillow

From $9999

No more chasing the cool side of the pillow. Both sides are the cool side on this one. A customer favorite for a reason.

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CThe Hoodie Blanket

The Hoodie Blanket

$1699

The only thing wrong with hoodies is they aren’t blankets. And the only thing wrong with most blankets is they don’t have hoods. This snuggly indulgence solves both problems.

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The Cordless Reading Lamp

$19999

The best reading spot in the house doesn’t have to be within reach of an outlet. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer.

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The Indoor Flameless Marshmallow Roaster

$6995

Campfire-worthy toasted marshmallows without a campfire. The stainless steel electric heater safely keeps the s’mores coming year ’round.

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The Genuine Irish Whiskey Watch

$17999

It’s always whiskey o’clock with this watch, made with genuine reclaimed oakwood, hand-selected from certified Irish whiskey casks.

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The Holographic Analog Clock

$5999

Tells time the old-fashioned way. Does everything else the new-fashioned way.

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18Gifts Under $50
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The Compact Precision Sous Vide Machine

$1999

Sous vide sounds both highly technical and faintly decadent while asking very little of the cook. This compact cooker brings precision control to an ordinary stockpot without turning the kitchen into a laboratory.

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The 3X Hands Free Binoculars

$2499

3X magnification, 0 hands required. Your birder’s journal just got a lot more legible.

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The Power Bank with Built-In Cables

$1999

Life’s too precious to waste wrestling with a nest of cables. This 10,000mAh charger brings its own, which tuck neatly away when not called upon.

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The Hands-Free Illuminating Beanie

$1499

After centuries of carrying lanterns, torches, and flashlights, humanity has finally admitted that hands have other things to do. These fleece beanies keep the light trained wherever you happen to look.

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The Large Button Telephone With Emergency Dialing

$2499

Mercifully large buttons for everyday calls, and one-press help when it matters most.

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The Adjustable Car Cup Holder

$999

With expanding arms that fit cups, bottles, or mugs of nearly any size, you might even want to start using it around the house, too.

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The Rechargeable Cool-Touch Handheld Fan

$2999

This nice little personal fan has a secret: a metal cold pad that delivers a quick, refreshing chill when pressed to your temple or wrist.

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19Home & Kitchen

Remembrance of Things Pasta

Homemade pasta elevates every pasta dish, and this Cuisinart pasta maker brings that authentic touch within reach of home cooks who previously didn’t know fettuccine from feta cheese. Compact and intuitively designed, the all-in-one Perfect Pasta Maker mixes, kneads, and extrudes up to a pound of pasta in only 20 minutes.

Whether spaghetti or rigatoni, fusilli or macaroni, fettuccine or bucatini, The Perfect Pasta Maker can make it perfectly, hence the name. And get this: it’ll mix and knead up to a pound of bread dough just as easily. Does that mean bread is pasta, or is The Perfect Pasta Maker just too limited a title? We’ll leave that one to the philosophers. We’re hungry.

  • Mixes, kneads, extrudes: it’s the full package
  • Can produce six different pastas, including spaghetti, rigatoni, fusilli, small macaroni, fettuccine, and bucatini
  • Can even mix and knead bread doughs

The Perfect Pasta Maker

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The Disney Personal Blender

$2999

Yes, Disney blenders. And why not? True Friends of Minnie don’t forfeit their loyalty come smoothie time. Especially since these are real BlendJet blenders.

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The Freestanding Air Purifier

$34995

Industrial-grade filtration, domesticated. Au revoir, airborne particles.

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The Brightness Zooming Natural Light Lamp

$14995

Zoom in on your personal lighting sweet spot by adjusting its beam width to suit any task or ambiance.

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The Freestanding Electric Skillet

$14995

When you metaphorically put something “on the back burner,” there is no concern for space. In the real world, one more burner might just save a meal.

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The Color-Changing Ribbon Lamp

$2999

Who says lamps have to look like lamps? Banish the shadow of convention with this future-forward loop of color-changing LEDs.

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The European Smooth and Serrated Knife Sharpener

$5999

Austrian precision and patented spring action. Because the sharpest knife in the drawer didn’t get that way by accident.

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20Health & Beauty

Sweat away from it all

The only thing better than hitting the sauna is finishing up and already being home.

The Two-Person Infrared Home Sauna

$3,79995

  • On-demand infrared heat for you and a friend, partner, or rival secret agent
  • Plugs right in to a standard 110V outlet
  • 30 minutes to assemble, a lifetime of relaxation
  • Bluetooth audio and LED controls for a full sensory experience
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The Solo Sauna

$2,62995

  • Sauna for one, anyone?
  • All the infrared heat of a gym sauna, no wondering who was sweating in here before you
  • Assembles in half an hour, plugs into a regular outlet, we can’t make this any easier
  • Canadian hemlock wood cabinet will impress everyone this side of Socrates
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The Pinchless Electrolysis Hair Remover

$3999

Developed for Hammacher Schlemmer, it’s hair removal for those who’d prefer the whole process to be a little less medieval.

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The Deep Tissue Back Massage Cushion

$9999

Now any chair, sofa, or seat can be a massage chair. We anticipate bitter rivalries between your furniture.

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The Heated Compression Eye Massager

$13995

There’s a word for the people who look at you funny as you sit there in restorative bliss with this strapped to your face: jealous.

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The Portable Red Light Therapy Wand

$8999

Aches and soreness can strike anywhere. Fortunately, this is one time a red light means “go”.

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21Health & Beauty
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Men’s All-in-One Grooming Kit

$3999

Three-foil shaver, beard trimmer, nose trimmer… if it grows on your face, this will trim it.

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The Six-Tool Nail Care System

$1299

The only thing standing between you and beautiful nails is a decorative box to keep all your grooming things contained.

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The Award Winning Subliminal Sound Machine

$8999

Sometimes the important thing is what you don’t hear. Winner of the German Innovation Award.

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The Heated Leg Compression Recovery System

$17995

How’d our biggest muscle group become such an afterthought? Give your legs some love after a long day of carrying you around.

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The Performance Percussion Massager

$15995

Serious aches demand serious hardware. This tenacious six-speed massager will dig in exactly where you need it to and not let go until you’re ready.

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The Foot and Calf Recovery Massager

$15999

Don’t just sit there. Sit there and get a foot massage.

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The Barber Eliminator

$1999

You can still hang out with your barber, if you’re friends. You just won’t need him to cut your hair.

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22Our Own Coinage

When we coined our own money

The semi-legal tender that got us through the Civil War

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By Jason Toon

C. Tollner & Hammacher Hardware token, 209 Bowery, New York, 1863
Reverse of the token: Not One Cent

Right on the money… “C. Tollner & Hammacher Hardware,” the copper coin says, using our then-current name as of 1863, “Bowery, New York”. Flip it over, and you can see that the dry Hammacher Schlemmer sense of humor was already evident even at that early date: “Not One Cent”.

Tokens like this were a legally tolerated response by merchants to the shortage of small-denomination coins during the Civil War. The widespread hoarding of anything containing gold, silver, or copper was a problem for merchants when it came to making change for their customers.

Merchants started minting their own pseudo-pennies in 1862, called “store cards” by collectors, despite being, very visibly, coins and not cards. Along with hardware stores like us, the coiners included everything from hotels and restaurants to bakeries, tobacconists, and jewelers. Designs ran the gamut from simple garland-and-text designs, like ours, to illustrations of the merchant’s products or patriotic symbolism.

Why wasn’t this counterfeiting? Because the tokens were officially only redeemable for future purchases at that store, and of course merchants have the right to issue store credit. But merchant tokens inevitably leaked out into pockets that would never go near the store in question, becoming a de facto currency in big cities.

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After the initial shock of war, production of real pennies hit an all-time high, peaking at 49.8 million pennies in 1863. With the shortage relieved, the US government put a stop to store cards the following year. We no longer accept those Tollner & Hammacher “Not One Cent” coins, but if you have a stash of them, fear not: each one now fetches about $65 in the collector market.

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23Guess the Price

How much did these Hammacher classics cost?

Since 1848, we’ve sold the unique and the unexpected – things you’d never seen, never heard of, and never dreamed you could buy, often at prices to match. See how close you can guess what these classics cost.

The ten prices, in no particular order

$190,000 · $3,700 · $7,000,000 · $5,000 · $59,700 · $24.95 · $1,500,000 · $9,500 · $95,000 · $45,000

AThe Hippopotamus Sofa

The Hippopotamus Sofa

The sofa handcrafted to create a life-size majestic hippopotamus. It requires over 400 hours to make, from the steel-framed barrel body to the massive snout.

BThe World’s Largest Gummy Bear

The World’s Largest Gummy Bear

At 1,000 times the size of a traditional Gummy Bear, this 5-pound fellow falls somewhere between snack food and big-game trophy.

CThe Hovering Personal Submarine

The Hovering Personal Submarine

The easiest submersible to operate in the world: it hovers in place without adjusting ballast, and takes two explorers down to 400’.

DThe Instant Inflatable Irish Pub

The Instant Inflatable Irish Pub

The inflatable edifice that provides an instant public house. It inflates in five minutes, with 75 sq. ft. inside for sharing a pint.

EThe Flying Bicycle

The Flying Bicycle

The world’s first bicycle that doubles as a flying ultralight para-trike aircraft. It folds down to fit in the trunk of a car.

FThe Wild West Town Amusement Park

The Wild West Town Amusement Park

The fully operational town that pays homage to the Old West with 23 acres of sarsaparilla- and sagebrush-themed amusements.

GThe Canine’s Passive Solar Condominium

The Canine’s Passive Solar Condominium

The doghouse built with a passive solar design worthy of a spread in Architectural Digest, under a Brazilian teak roof.

HThe Life Size Tyrannosaurus Skull

The Life Size Tyrannosaurus Skull

Assembled from 47 bones and 35 teeth. 58” L x 33” W x 68 1/2” H. (350 lbs.)

IThe Flying Hovercraft

The Flying Hovercraft

The hovercraft that glides over land and water yet also soars in the air up to 70 mph with the aid of integrated wings.

JThe Pirates Queen Anne’s Revenge

The Pirates Queen Anne’s Revenge

The pirate playhouse that evokes Blackbeard’s dreaded frigate. The 13 1/2’-tall backyard vessel is built of marine-grade mahogany and cedar.

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Take your best guess, then click to see what each classic really cost – and how close you came.

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24Back cover

Hammacher Schlemmer

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Carrollton, TX 75010

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The Best, the Unique, and the Unexpected since 1848

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The 7.5-Foot Northern Lights Christmas Tree with 23 Functions

$69995

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The Four Passenger Electric Ride On Train

$29995

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Pricing and availability accurate at time of printing. Please visit hammacher.com for up-to-date information.

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