Here at TSI, we have an abundance of “treasures.” This, of course, is directly related to what’s fun about what we do. Telling one story might require replicas of shark teeth while another could mandate glass eyeballs, turn of the century antiques, animal skins, or the ever popular poo model! Some stories mean shipping scarily realistic body parts via FedEx, and I don’t know how many times we’ve purchased urine scent specific to various critters.

And why am I explaining this? Well, my friends, that’s because today is your lucky day! That’s right! Today is the day when TSI’s treasure trove of purchase miscellany can become your next wall art, paper weight, or hood ornament. I’m cleaning out the closets and the result is TSI’s first ever FREE GIVEAWAY! Just leave a comment to this post, and we’ll pick one lucky commenter at random to get today’s hot, unnecessary, but fun item.

I’ve sifted through the possibilities, and here’s what’s up for grabs:

The Item: A CONTOUR CUT SALAMANDER!! Yes!

The Story:

This salamander is cut out of birch plywood, unfinished, and is a remnant from a nature center exhibit on amphibians and reptiles. The message the associated exhibit sends is that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” That is, herps aren’t scary, they’re misunderstood. Now that’s a message worthy of a spot on your wall…

Good Luck!