Blue Q 2021 Summer Supplement

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2021 SUMMER SUPPLEMENT

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LOT LIKE SOCKS: EVERY PAIR HAS A STORY

Blue Q catalogs usually feature a pretty big cast of characters showing off our products. But this time it’s all about these two, Izzy and Tendayi. If you’ve ever eaten a Blue Q sandwich at the New York Gift Show, Izzy probably made that sandwich. She’s Steven’s daughter, and Tendayi is her very best friend.

Every pair of friends has a story all their own. We live one long, winding story with a best friend, another story with a sibling, and another with a neighbor…. Sometimes, we have so many stories that we lose track and lose touch. But this past year has us all missing and appreciating our friendships and their stories more than ever.

These stories color our days, they keep us going, and they find their way into every product we make. Because the best Blue Q products appear when we design with our best buds in mind— thinking about their passions and quirks to create the gifts that would make them smile.

We hope you enjoy this little glimpse into the story of Tendayi and Izzy. These ladies met long before they could even speak, grew up dancing and playing Peter Pan in their neighboring yards, and just celebrated their college graduation together. So they know a thing or two about making each other laugh. And if you have just a fraction of the fun flipping through this catalog as they had making it, you’re in for a good time.

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NEW PRODUCT ALERT! ACTUAL SIZE

THE TAGS ARE STITCHED RIGHT TO THE SOCK!

Gonna need a bridge right about ... here.

Made with organically grown cotton, plus spandex for stretch, Tag Socks look quite refined. But lean in closer and their finely stitched tags crack wise with the best of ’em. These socks are woven thick for that perfect mix of attractive texture and everydaycomfy cushion. So cushiony, in fact, you can’t even feel the tag!

(You can’t even feel ’em!)

RIGHT SOCK

LEFT SOCK

PICTURED

ALL TAG SOCKS:

• Order in 4’s • Available in two sizes • Display options p. 11

TAG SOCKS COME IN TWO SIZES! Customers often request their favorite men’s style be made in women’s and vice versa, or ask for a roomier fit. Tag Socks have everybody covered, with universally appealing styles, thoughtfully designed to fit more feet.

SMALL/MEDIUM:

• Fits women’s shoe size 5–9 • Fits men’s shoe size 4–8 • 12.5”h x 3.25”w

LARGE/EXTRA-LARGE:

• Fits women’s shoe size 9–13 • Fits men’s shoe size 8–12 • 15”h x 3.25”w

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MULTITASKMASTER S/M TAG SOCKS SW209S

MULTITASKMASTER L/XL TAG SOCKS SW209X

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GET THE HELL OUTSIDE L/XL TAG SOCKS SW208X

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Can you say meow?

LITTLE SHIT L/XL TAG SOCKS SW204X

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KITTEN IN A BASKET L/XL TAG SOCKS SW202X

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PROBABLY A GENIUS L/XL TAG SOCKS SW206X

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You two were really cute kids, but....

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Sales of Blue Q socks support the humanitarian work of Doctors Without Borders.*

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WHY THE FUCK NOT S/M TAG SOCKS SW207S

*Blue Q donates 1% of sock, kitchen

accessory, and toothbrush revenue to Doctors Without Borders.

Over $1,000,000 since 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

WHY THE FUCK NOT L/XL TAG SOCKS SW207X

PICTURED

GOD, MY TEEN YEARS L/XL TAG SOCKS SW203X

PICTURED

FUCKING FLOWER L/XL TAG SOCKS SW205X

HANG BOTH SIZES ON A SINGLE PEG, AND YOUR DISPLAY WORKS HARDER!

I SPIN!

PACKAGED SIDE-BY-SIDE EACH SOCK IS DIFFERENT, SO THEY BOTH BELONG IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

TAG SOCK COUNTER DISPLAY BS471

FREE WHEN FILLED!

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TAG SOCK DISPLAY

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WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR L/XL TAG SOCKS SW200X

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WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR S/M TAG SOCKS SW200S

TAG SOCKS HAVE THEIR OWN LITTLE HOME!

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Free with minimum 32-pair order Holds up to 8 each of 8 Tag Sock designs Includes header Dual-tier spinner!

33"h x 16"w x 16"d

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WOMEN’S CREW SOCKS

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YAY!

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They’re little love notes on your leg. Every time you put on that quality combed cotton, nylon, and spandex, you think of the person who picked ’em for you. No matter if they came from your BFF, your BF/GF, or yourself; and even if they sound a little rude, they always feel like a soft, strong, and stretchy little hug.

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Order in 6’s Fits women’s shoe size 5–10 12.75”h x 3.25”w Display options pp. 22–23

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We don’t have to do everything together.

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GRANDMA’S SEEN SHIT WOMEN’S CREW SW539

IMPERFECTIONIST WOMEN’S CREW SW537

LOVE ME A GOOD POOP WOMEN’S CREW SW538

Ankle socks are introverts, technically. They peek out from the top of a shoe, like, “Who, me?” But they’re the kind of introverts who show up at the party and steal the show by the end of the night with stories about sharing nachos on the subway with a reality-TV star or something. Such colorful characters with their blend of cotton, nylon, and spandex….

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Order in 6’s Fits women’s shoe size 5–10 9.5"h x 3.25"w Display options pp. 22–23

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WOMEN’S ANKLE SOCKS Not once have you ever let me be Wendy.

I can fly!

SHINE ON YOU CRAZY SHINY THING WOMEN’S ANKLE SW668

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MINDFUL AS FUCK WOMEN’S ANKLE SW667

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Wanna join our lil’ friend family?

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MEN’S CREW SOCKS

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My fans are gonna love this.

What fans?

Look, a wizard!

When you’ve got as many opinions as crew socks do, it’s best to be sturdy, stretchy, and soft. You know, strong in your convictions, but always willing to listen and expand your outlook. Being made of combed cotton, nylon, and spandex doesn’t hurt either.

FUN PERSON ALERT MEN’S CREW SW889

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Order in 6’s Fits men’s shoe size 7–12 16"h x 3.25"w Display options pp. 22–23

DRAGONS & WIZARDS & SHIT MEN’S CREW SW887

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Is that my graduation gown?

Socks to bring the shy guy out of his shell or make the loud guy ... louder.

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We are artists.

We have made art.

LOVE ME A GOOD POOP MEN’S CREW SW888

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IMPERFECTIONIST MEN’S CREW SW886

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Sales of Blue Q socks support the humanitarian work of

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS.*

*Blue Q donates 1% of sock, kitchen

accessory, and toothbrush revenue to Doctors Without Borders.

Over $1,000,000 since 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

HATE WILL FUCKING LOSE MEN’S CREW SW890

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We don’t want you to like it.

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CREW & ANKLE SOCK DISPLAYS

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WE SPIN!

FREE WHEN FILLED! SOCK FLOOR DISPLAY Customize to suit your selection!

MEN’S SOCK COUNTER DISPLAY BS491

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• Holds 6 each of 12 men's sock designs • Includes header • 41"h x 12"w x 12"d

WOMEN'S SOCK COUNTER DISPLAY BS487 • Holds 6 each of 12 women's crew and/or ankle sock designs • Includes header • 34.5"h x 12"w x 12"d

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ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2021 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ ... or ask your rep!

These brushes aren’t all business. Sure, they blast plaque like nobody’s business, with a wide handle that gives you a better grip for better brushing and feels super comfy in hand. But really, they just want to be your buddy—giving you a laugh before bed or sending you on your way with some weirdo wisdom for the day.

That’s their signature smile-making power!

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Bristled & packaged in USA Order in 6’s Packaged toothbrush: 10.75"h x 2.5"w Display options p. 27

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TOOTHBRUSHES Why worry?

I sure don’t.

Got your back, buddy!

That’s what I’m worried about!

PACKED WITH

SMILE-MAKING

POWER! MADE WITH THE BEST SOFT, ROUND-TIP BRISTLES AROUND HIGH BRISTLE COUNT KEEPS BRUSH STRONGER FOR LONGER WIDE HANDLE HELPS YOU STEER TO THE TOUGH SPOTS BPA-FREE 360° ENTERTAINMENT

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Sales of Blue Q toothbrushes support the humanitarian work of Doctors Without Borders.*

*Blue Q donates 1% of sock, kitchen accessory, and toothbrush revenue to Doctors Without Borders.

Over $1,000,000 since 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

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TOOTHBRUSH DISPLAYS

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ACTUAL SIZE

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PICK THE DISPLAY THAT FITS YOUR STORE BEST!

NEW COMPACT DISPLAY

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Kick off your toothbrush program with this new, easy countertop display.

Fit one by the register or line up a few on a shelf.

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• Holds 6 each of 5 toothbrush designs • Includes header • 16"h x 14.5"w x 8"d

I’M NEW TOO!

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TOOTHBRUSH SLATWALL SIGN BD193

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• Hooks onto slatwall (2 hooks not included) • 4"h x 13.75"w • Free with 24-piece order!

TOOTHBRUSH COUNTER DISPLAY BS474

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• Holds 6 each of 18 toothbrush designs • It spins!

• 29"h x 20"w x 20"d

FOR A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS DISPLAY, VIEW OUR 2021 CATALOG AT ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

These things age like a fine wine. No matter how much chocolate and tomato sauce you speckle them with, they just get better with time.

The all-cotton design stays bright and beautiful on the outside and comfy and natural-fitting inside with safe, superinsulated quilting.

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OVEN MITTS

How about now?

We need some help.

• Order in 4’s • 12.5"h x 7.5"w • Display options p. 31

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VIEW OUR FULL 2021 CATALOG AT ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

MR. SPICE GUY WW139

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*Blue Q donates 1% of sock, kitchen

accessory, and toothbrush revenue to Doctors Without Borders.

Over $1,000,000 since 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

KITCHEN FLOOR DISPLAY Customize to suit your selection!

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2021 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ ... or ask your rep!

WE SPIN!

FREE WHEN FILLED!

Sales of Blue Q oven mitts support hunger relief throughout the world, including programs at Doctors Without Borders.*

OVEN MITT DISPLAYS

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That’s what I do.

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Yes! Mr. Spice Guy does it again!

OVEN MITT COUNTER DISPLAY BS478

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DISH TOWELS

WE HAVE TWO TYPES OF DISH TOWELS : 1. Some have luxurious woven artwork ( p. 33), known as jacquard. The thread colors create the design on these for a sweet, tactile, and vintage feel.

2. Other designs are screen-printed with water-based inks on unbleached cotton ( p. 34). They stay vibrant through countless wash cycles !

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When are they going to leave?

Dish towels are essentially clothes for your kitchen. Like, how are you feeling today?

Bright and bubbly? Hang a happy towel.

Slightly anti-social? Put out a towel with some ’tude. We’ve got soft, super-absorbent, 100% cotton kitchen outfits for every mood!

• Order in 6’s • 28"h x 21"w • Display options p. 35

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BULLSHIT BLESSINGS WOVEN TOWEL WW622

accessory, and toothbrush revenue to Doctors Without Borders.

Over $1,000,000 since 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

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THREE-RING CIRCUS PRINTED TOWEL WW347

Customize to suit your selection!

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2021 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ ... or ask your rep!

WE SPIN!

FREE WHEN FILLED!

*Blue Q donates 1% of sock, kitchen

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DISH TOWEL DISPLAYS

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Sales of Blue Q dish towels support hunger relief throughout the world, including programs at Doctors Without Borders.*

THEY TEACH KINDNESS PRINTED TOWEL WW348

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DISH TOWELS THAT DO GOOD

KITCHEN FLOOR DISPLAY

DISH TOWEL COUNTER DISPLAY BS498

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GUM

FLAVOR KEY: CINNAMON

Bad is good!

FRUIT MINT

• Sold in handy inner-packs of 20 boxes • 8 pieces per box

Assembled by our team of individuals with and without disabilities working together.

MADE IN CANADA

LOVE WHO YOU LOVE FS1099

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Gum is confoundingly exciting.

Standing in a line somewhere, bored out of your mind? Well, grab that gum from your pocket and pop it in your mouth! What a thrilling three seconds that was!

Available in exhilarating mint, fruit, or cinnamon.

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ACTUAL SIZE

GUM COUNTER DISPLAY

BASICALLY AGELESS FS1100

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I HEART BAD MUSIC FS1098

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LINE UP TWO OR THREE DISPLAYS FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT!

FREE WHEN FILLED! GUM COUNTER DISPLAY BS479 • Holds 9 gum designs • Built-in hooks on back make slatwall mounting a breeze • Includes header • Only 17”h x 9”w x 9”d

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The system for carrying your stuff

BLUE Q BAGS

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Do us all a favor and eat lunch.

Um no, you heard my tunes.

Finally, some peace and quiet….

Where do we buy souvenirs?

95% RECYCLED MATERIAL 1% of the sale of Blue Q bags supports environmental initiatives around the globe.

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DRINK MONEY QA929

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COIN PURSES

WE’RE RICH QA928

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Those funds seem sufficient to me!

They’re the real heroes.

Sure, the world needs bigger bags to carry bigger stuff.

But what’s the stuff we freak out most about losing?

The little stuff! The money, the earbuds, the jewelry, the credit cards! So thank you, coin purses. Not only are you sturdy, you are noble, being made of 95% recycled material. Thank you.

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Order in 6’s 95% recycled material Size: 3"h x 4"w Display options pp. 52–53

VIEW OUR FULL 2021 CATALOG AT ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

CASES

PENCIL

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Pencil cases are the perfect size to carry twenty Blackwing 602 pencils, the official favorite pencil of Blue Q. They have a square, adjustable eraser at the top that sits in a shiny gold ferrule, which is a word that I just learned! It means ... bendy eraser holder? No matter how many ferrules you fit inside, this 95% recycled material will hold ’em and the hefty, reliable zipper will keep ’em inside.

Order in 6’s 95% recycled material Size: 4.25"h x 8.5"w Display options pp. 52–53

1% of the sale of Blue Q bags supports environmental initiatives around the globe.* *Over $485,000 donated since 2009!

Not really!

Remember paper tickets?

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ZIPPER POUCHES

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Use a zipper pouch for just about anything, just don’t call it cute, ’cause these babies are tougher than they look. With a chunky, reliable zipper, they work hard to keep bigger bags organized. The durable, cleanable, 95% recycled material easily stows makeup and toiletries, art supplies, power cords, receipts, travel docs, and beyond!

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Order in 6’s 95% recycled material Size: 7.25"h x 9.5"w Display options pp. 52–53

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Bedtime shmedtime!

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HANDY TOTES So ... how about those french fries?

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These guys are designed to hold the most fun things that fit in a smallish bag. Those things are lunch, wine, and gifts. So use it as a lunch bag, a wine tote, or a gift bag and—I know, I know, we forgot one fun thing. But we cannot ethically suggest you put puppies in this tote. But if you just can’t help yourself, the 95% recycled material is easy to clean.

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Order in 6’s 95% recycled material Size: 10"h x 8.5"w x 4.5"d Display options p. 52

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Meet my good old friend, Jenn!

Order in 4’s 95% recycled material Size: 11"h x 15"w x 6.25"d Display options p. 52

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PAINTED TILES QA667

TOTES

SHOULDER

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Hi, I’m her best old friend. Just FYI.

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STARRY GARDEN QA668

Shoulder totes are like a perfect pair of jeans.

Both strong and soft, they hold in everything you want them to with a hefty zipper. Their flexible, 95% recycled material can go dressy or casual.

Plus, they’ve got a practical exterior pocket for your phone, and a reinforced floor so you’ll never experience any … sagging.

1% of the sale of Blue Q bags supports environmental initiatives around the globe.* *Over $485,000 donated since 2009!

I’M ALL ABOUT THAT SHOULDER STRAP!

I’M A HAND STRAP GAL, MYSELF.

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All shoppers feature both hand and shoulder straps!

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SHOPPERS

These bags are not messing around. They’re built and sewn to be strong. They don’t just replace disposable bags, but do it with 95% recycled material. And they’re big enough to broadcast their message halfway down the block.

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Order in 6’s 95% recycled material 15"h x 16"w x 6"d Display options p. 52

BAG FLOOR DISPLAY

Customize to suit your selection!

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2021 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ ... or ask your rep!

I SPIN!

YOU CAN ALSO LINE ‘EM ALL UP ON YOUR SLATWALL!*

COIN PURSE COUNTER DISPLAY BS496

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Holds 6 each of 12 coin purse designs Includes header Built-in slatwall brackets 10"h x 18"w x 10"d

*SLATWALL BRACKETS BUILT INTO COUNTER DISPLAYS

PENCIL CASE COUNTER DISPLAY BS494

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Holds 6 each of 6 pencil case designs Includes header Built-in slatwall brackets 15"h x 19"w x 11"d

ZIPPER POUCH COUNTER DISPLAY BS495

ALL DISPLAYS ARE FREE WHEN FILLED!

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Holds 6 each of 6 zipper pouch designs Includes header Built-in slatwall brackets 23"h x 21"w x 12"d

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BAG COUNTER DISPLAYS

BAG FLOOR DISPLAY