For non-magnetic items, or ones too heavy for the Magnetic Retriever this should get the job done. It bears a spooky resemblance to a small Dalek's gun. Or, for fans of the B-Movie Tremors… a Graboid's mouth!

• Retrieve dropped items.

• Illuminate awkward spots (LED version).

• Consider a versions with LEDs.

• Look for exchangeable heads.

• Check how much weight it lifts.

• Magnetic versions may not be suitable if you wear a pacemaker.