Lock and Load
The new Gear Lock from Montgomery, AL-based Abstrac Products is perfect for school lockers, backpacks, key-chains, skis, and more. The item sports a combination lock, is available in six colors and two shapes (oval and D-ring), and is priced around $3.10 per. Minimum order is 12 units. Turnaround time is two days. For more information, call 334-262-6876.
Beach Bumming
Heat up summer sweepstakes prize pools, event giveaways, or premium offers with the Versatowel, a comfy item that sports a built-in head cushion. Manufactured by Irvine, CA-based R&B Gear, the towel can be imprinted with logos or corporate names and is available in several colors. Turnaround time is 15 days. Prices drop from $23.33 each on a 199-piece order to $19.23 for 1,000. Minimum order is 100 towels. For more information, call 949-851-1000 or check out rbgear.com.
Wash Before Playtime
Here's an easy way to get tykes into the tub. Crazy Soap, a clear glycerin soap bar, comes with its own built-in premium toy. The only way to get to the toy is to use up the soap. Manufacturer Crazy Pet, Azusa, CA, offers a wide variety of toys to pack inside. For price and shipping information, call 800-GEE-PETS or check out crazypet.com.
Cool Tunes
The new Rock Cooler blends the best of two popular summer activities — music and thirst-quenching. Manufactured by Purchase, NY-based Sterling Promotional Corp., the product features a battery-powered AM/FM radio and an insulated cooler (with carrying strap). Minimum order size is 2,640. Prices run about $35 a pop. Custom logos can be imprinted on the item, which is available in a bevy of colors. For more information, call 914-694-6500 or head to sterlingpromo.com.
Money Talks
Custom MoneyLogo bookmarks from Fresno, CA-based Rasco Products are found cash. The company laminates currency from around the world and stamps the item's exterior with a corporate logo or message. Minimum order is 250 pieces. Prices range from $1.15 to $1.45 each, depending on volume. Turnaround time is around two weeks. For more information, call 800-727-2631.
