Awesome Spy Gadgets You Can Actually Buy Today

Most of us have daydreamed about being a super-spy after watching a cool spy movie. Or, at least I have. With me, it was mostly after watching Totally Spies, because I was a lame-ass high schooler who had no friends.

I probably should have been watching something cooler, like The Gameor say something about loving James Bond. But let's be honest, I was watching Totally Spies. But, I digress.

Back in the day, I just assumed that real life spy gadgets weren't readily available for public use. Otherwise, I guessed that everyone would be spying on everyone, or that we'd all somehow be part of a super spy program.

These days, I now know that there are spy gadgets you can actually buy online—and they're pretty darn neat. Like, really interesting.

Here are some of the coolest spy tools for the wannabe Clover...or for the person who's worried about catching their partners cheating, neighborhood creeps, or any other criminal activity.

Ever wonder where that one person's always going? You know, the shifty one you want to spy on? The easiest way to find out where they're going is to install a GPS tracker on them, such as the one offered from Optimus 2.0.

This app-and-item duo allows you to track people, cars, and vehicles...as long as you find a way to slip that tracker on them without noticing.

It's hard not to think of this as a stalker's dream come true. Now you can "bump" into them whenever, and be that adorably psychotic spy you want to be.

Worried about someone spying on you? You can actually make it impossible for people to spy on your electronics by putting your phone, laptop, or tablet in a Faraday bag.

Most spy gadgets you can actually buy are about letting you do the spying. This is one of the few defense items out there, and if you think about it, that's both comforting and terrifying.

One of the more intelligent spy gadgets you can actually buy is a hollow coin that allows you enough storage space for one Micro SD card. Just twist the tops of the coin to open up a secret compartment, and hide your Micro SD card inside.

Considering how much data you can put on one of these cards, it makes sense why these coins are now in-demand. That being said, you'd need someone to play Alex or Sam if you're going to go full Totally Spies with this.

Book safes are as old as books are—and this one actually comes with a lock. To a point, it's not that shocking that these are on the market. Everyone needs a safe place to store things, right? Of course, and assuming you're not down for this manly DIY project, it makes sense to just go out and buy a book.

Most of us, at one point or another, wished we could get someone saying something absolutely terrible on tape, without them knowing until afterward. This audio voice recorder can do just that—and record up to 150 hours of audio.

With 8GB of storage and the appearance of an average thumb drive, this is one of the coolest spy gadgets you can actually buy and use. James Bond, much? Absolutely. And, that's its appeal.

Looking for one of the most subtle spy gadgets you can actually buy? This spy clock has a hidden camera that can stream video via wi-fi straight to your cell phone.

To make this clock even more impressive, it's capable of storing up to 36 hours of video and also has special encryption, too. Needless to say, classified stuff will remain classified with this hidden camera clock.

Most people have seen hidden camera pranks on YouTube by now. Ever wonder how they get people to talk to them on camera while remaining clueless? It's thanks to one of the most popular spy gadgets you can actually buy off Amazon—spy glasses.

These glasses come with a 32GB SD card for video collection, are able to record in 720p HD, and can record sound in a pinch. Whether you're pranking someone or trying to catch someone in the act, these glasses will do the trick perfectly.

If you haven't noticed, a lot of the spy gadgets you actually can buy involve hidden cameras—and that's great. You can get a lot of information from a hidden camera, that most people would normally never divulge if they knew they were being recorded.

This spy gadget allows you to turn a typical business meeting into a major spy mission, effortlessly. It also is a good alternative to the potentially-obvious spy glasses.

Not all of the spy gadgets you can actually buy cost money, per se. Some aren't even tangible gadgets. Some are smartly designed apps that make your phone into a spy gizmo, much like Phoner.

This free app turns your cell phone into a spoof phone, with the push of a button. Now, you can send anonymous messages to others, or possibly get them to say something during a recorded conversation, too.

Last, but not least, is this cute little child's toy with a seriously impressive ability: it lets you hear peoples' conversations from far away. Surprisingly, it has great ratings, too—so it's safe to say it actually works.

That being said, we're not surprised that there are spy gadgets you can actually buy and use among kids' toys. After all, most spy films are geared towards kids, aren't they?

Even so, it's kinda shocking to see a kid's toy that is legit spy equipment. Next time your kid wants to play "I Spy," you might need to be a bit more careful, huh?