Cook's Essentials Handblender

Several years ago I bought this really awesome hand blender from Cook's Essentials on QVC and I've come to love it and depend on it almost daily until the unthinkable happened.  I used it one too many times and a piece broke off...I"m so so very sad.  I wrote to QVC and I've tried finding just the main piece to replace but no such luck!  Do you have a favorite kitchen item that you love and would be upset if it broke?  What is it?  Please share all your cooking info!