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The Almost Mystery Box XXXVI - Tools and Things Options
Diputsur
#1 Posted : Wednesday, August 27, 2008 2:43:01 PM

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Drool Think it will come with those cool tools? Drool
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Ladybugmo2
#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 27, 2008 2:52:46 PM

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I would guess people should start posting what they got today. Mine is scheduled for Saturday and since I am in Los Angeles. I usually get mine several days later than the East Coast people.
pryan67
#3 Posted : Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:29:17 PM

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Mine WAS scheduled for delivery today...now it's for tomorrow...

no fair
39 flings as of 7-4-08 and counting
tomarnk
#4 Posted : Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6:31:47 PM

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I got mine. Razz I was not dissapointed. It wasn't the best MB ever, but it was solid.
Unemployed (Student) and addicted.
Shagged 1 time on 7/8/08
15 flings so far(only 1 MB missed and 1 opt out since signing up)
Ladybugmo2
#5 Posted : Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:09:35 PM

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tomarnk wrote:
I got mine. Razz I was not dissapointed. It wasn't the best MB ever, but it was solid.


OK. So, what was IN the box?
Diputsur
#6 Posted : Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:05:57 PM

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mine came with those cool tools!!! Applause
and a little vaccum, and a little cooler fan,
and an amber led emergency light thingie,
and an extended razor blade scraper, and
a box cutter, and an emergency flashlight,
and ... umm, can't remember... that might
have been it.
tomarnk
#7 Posted : Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:24:56 PM

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those cool tools- These things are awesome:
little cooler fan - 4 batteries desk fan
3 amber led emergency lights - not the ones that dont take batteries shaggy and the lady were trying to get rid of, these use batteries.
1 of the "no battery" emergency flare thingys.
and an extended razor blade scraper
a box cutter
an mp3 player like thing that only plays nature sounds
Unemployed (Student) and addicted.
Shagged 1 time on 7/8/08
15 flings so far(only 1 MB missed and 1 opt out since signing up)
pryan67
#8 Posted : Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:12:41 PM

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I got the scraper, tiny little vivitar binoculars (great for my kids), a retractable knife, a UBCool,a 35MM camera and the flares...plus of course the rachet things...

39 flings as of 7-4-08 and counting
dbutler12
#9 Posted : Thursday, August 28, 2008 11:08:31 PM

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Location: Georgia
Well, I got the tools, ub cool, the scrapper, a box cutter, binoculars, fm radio the size of an mp3, and a yellow light. I oppened it. I have a flashlight that the battery compartment comes out, you put the batteries in it and re-insert the whole thing, then it works. Maybe, that is what happened with this thing. It is pretty cool looking though. My 6 year old son thinks it's great and will probably snag it as a night light. I thought it was a pretty decent box.
Thanks TF Applause
jjperry
#10 Posted : Friday, August 29, 2008 1:12:32 AM

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Location: Georgia
Lets see, I got ..
The box of tools and ....
1 .Yellow emergency flasher with ac and dc plugs
2. UB Cool personal heater/cooler
3. Mini vac with attachments
4. Long scrapper
5. Emergency flashlight with whistle ,box cutter
And .. I think thats it Dancing
yogafan
#11 Posted : Friday, August 29, 2008 10:55:50 PM

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got mine, with the tools (which I think are awesome for what I will use them for around the house), I got:

UBcool, I love it
FM radio scanner, I tried it, it actually works here in the boonies-lol
long handled scraper-I'm sure I will use it for something
flashing emergency light
mini binoculars--will come in handy for checking out the deer in the field out back

Am most impressed with the fm radio, it picks up a lot of stations around here, we can only get 1 channel on tv without cable or satellite, but it's only good for maggot races.

Overall, I have to say this was a very good AMB. Keep up the good work!

Oops, forgot about the boxcutter, the only thing I didn't like, not retractable, so is always "on", didn't like that, but can use the blades for my retractibles, so not a total loss. But am still happy with the box as a whole unit. It is definitely probable that I might spring for another AMB, maybe even might make the jump to an MB in the future

kimota
#12 Posted : Saturday, August 30, 2008 2:12:33 PM

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Location: Eugene, OR
I guess I got the "zonk" of the MBs this time.
I do like the almost mystery tools. Although I now wonder why some were concerned that they would come in the case. If you're going to carry a case around, that kinda defeats the purpose of the sockets/bits being stored in the handles.

And the mystery items:
Long handle scraper - useful
Amber Flare Alert - useful for the car
UB Cool - thought it would be useful, as I first thought it was a personal fan. When I found out the metal disc cools down or warms up and you're supposed to press it against you, it didn't seem so useful. Confused
Two Samsonite zippered bags - a toiletries bag and another that measures 8"x10"x2". Not sure what to use that one for. A book? A couple changes of underwear and socks?
A non-retractable utility blade. Well, at least I have a screwdriver handy to open the handle....and find there's no blade inside. So, a utility blade handle, then. Rolling Eyes
"A boat's a boat, but the mystery box could be anything. It could even be a boat! You know how much we wanted one of those!" -Peter Griffin
lishler
#13 Posted : Wednesday, September 03, 2008 1:22:39 AM

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The Fedex guy brought me:
Exclamation Spiffy tool set!
The screwdriver will be very useful for those housecall tech support visits that my friends seem to need on a semi-regular basis (and which provide me with much needed/wanted home-cooked meals Dancing ). Nice to not have to worry about misplacing bits, which my ADD mind is so adept at doing d'oh!
All in all, it's a nice replacement for the 'we owe you one' hinged screwdriver,
which unhinges in a heartbeat (no smart aleck remarks Shhh )

Exclamation UB COOL!
I, too, thought this was a fan, but when I found out the little disk gets very cool very fast, I came to appreciate it! Nice for these TX summers and cooling pressure points. I'm thinking the warming mechanism might be nice for those times when I have to travel to the snowy lands. I need to watch the trade thread, as I wouldn't mind picking up another couple of these, one to warm each hand, one to stick in each shoe for a preheat, etc

IdeaExclamationIdea If you don't know what to do with yours, and you know a woman of a certain age who experiences 'personal summers'... this could be great gift for when they need a quick cooldown!

Exclamation Amber flasher dingus
I was tempted by these when they went up, but didn't know what I'd do with 5 (of course, in the meantime, I've found uses for 5, so I am regretting not having flung)

Pre-wrapped goodies (though the wrapping disappeared rather quickly, I know you're all shocked!):
ExclamationSweet tiny little vivitar binocs - got a pair of these in the spring cleaning box, so my bf may get this pair, if I can bring myself to part with 'em!
ExclamationLittle nature sounds player - which was how they snuck the inevitable headphones into my box Laughing

The BF, who never met a tool he wasn't willing to give a home to, gets:
Long reach scraper
Utility blade handle
The ratcheting wrenches, most likely, as I've never had a need for one
Curiosity killed the cat....
Satisfaction brought it back!
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