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Particularly as an adult, there is a special kind of joy that comes from walking into a store and discovering a product that actually solves a problem that you deal with every single day. From little irritations that eat up a few seconds constantly, to major issues that you avoid like the plague, life is full of opportunities for designers and engineers to make things easier. 

The “Didn’t Know You Wanted” internet group shares products and items that people may not have known about but would love to buy. So prepare your wallet, set a budget, and get to scrolling. Be sure to upvote your favorite items and comment your thoughts and observations below. We also got in touch with the mods to learn more. 

#1

Former Boat Builder Sculpts Breathtaking Wooden Bathtubs

Former Boat Builder Sculpts Breathtaking Wooden Bathtubs

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Astrophile
Community Member
2 years ago

Yes yep yep

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    #2

    A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words?

    A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words?

    misterpants8 Report

    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Wow, this is cool.

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    #3

    He's Right

    He's Right

    kevinowdziej , chronicleflask Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Don’t drown the dog

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    #4

    I Don't Care If Is Kinda Useless, But Come On, Look At These

    I Don't Care If Is Kinda Useless, But Come On, Look At These

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Need!

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    #5

    Transparent Book Weight

    Transparent Book Weight

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    Brittania Kelli
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    That would be so good for art reference books!

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    #6

    The Window On The Front Door Of This House

    The Window On The Front Door Of This House

    YanniFromPakistanni Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh, yes yes yes yes. I definitely need this!

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    #7

    Mother Of Power Outlets

    Mother Of Power Outlets

    GreenFeather19991 Report

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The kids have left for college, I presume.

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    #8

    Steamer Boat Lid

    Steamer Boat Lid

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    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Must... Have... This...

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    #9

    This Shirt Has A Microfiber Lens Cloth Sewn Into It

    This Shirt Has A Microfiber Lens Cloth Sewn Into It

    _Kiaza_ Report

    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Love this idea

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    #10

    This Swinging Duck Car Ornament

    This Swinging Duck Car Ornament

    RiseIndependent85 Report

    PrettyJoyBird
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Kawaī

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    #11

    Thoughtful GF Gift

    Thoughtful GF Gift

    just_minutes_ago Report

    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Hilarious!

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    #12

    This Lighter!

    This Lighter!

    Mohdmawiz Report

    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Love this!

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    #13

    This Curtain Design That Ensures That There Is No Annoying Light Gap In The Middle

    This Curtain Design That Ensures That There Is No Annoying Light Gap In The Middle

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    Lydsylou
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Our solution was to just peg the curtains together once they're closed!

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    #14

    Joystick For Keyboard

    Joystick For Keyboard

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is genuinely creative and I want to try it in War Thunder

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    #15

    Door Mat

    Door Mat

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    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Shut up and take my dineros

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    #16

    It Does Look Cozy

    It Does Look Cozy

    No-Bear Report

    Brittania Kelli
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    This is not a want, it is a need. Like every minute of my life is leading to the moment I can sleep in a sloth hammock. And now I must suffer from eternal ennui knowing that it is a one-off art piece. My soul will never recover.

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    #17

    A Bird Feeder That Fits In The Metal Extrusion Of A Stop Sign

    A Bird Feeder That Fits In The Metal Extrusion Of A Stop Sign

    Kr0pr0X Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Cities should make things like this necessary

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    #18

    I Could Really Use A Bag Like That

    I Could Really Use A Bag Like That

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Mew

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    #19

    This Homer Meme Rug

    This Homer Meme Rug

    HansenIntercept Report

    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    I want that sofa more

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    #20

    Bruce Lee Clock

    Bruce Lee Clock

    Kooka32081 Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Ministry of Silly Walks wall clock please

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    #21

    Attachable Cat Bed

    Attachable Cat Bed

    Kooka32081 Report

    Kzincat
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My house tiger would still want the main bed. How else can she rest a paw on my face when I sleep.

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    #22

    Ping Pong Tube

    Ping Pong Tube

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    JuJu
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I would love to try it.

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    #23

    This My Little Danny Doll

    This My Little Danny Doll

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    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Everyone needs a lil Danny Trejo on their shoulder, talking into their ear 😊

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    #24

    This Ceiling Fan Has Tiny Chain Pulls With A Fan And A Light So You Know Which Is Which

    This Ceiling Fan Has Tiny Chain Pulls With A Fan And A Light So You Know Which Is Which

    ChopEee Report

    Nick (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I have this! my local hardware store was selling them.

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    #25

    Absolutely Floored With This One!

    Absolutely Floored With This One!

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    Settled for Infamy
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    I couldn't handle this floor sober, add some wine or other nefarious substance and I'd be mind blown.

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    #26

    My Magneto Paperclip Holder

    My Magneto Paperclip Holder

    spies2020 Report

    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    You go magneto

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    #27

    Bender Smoker Insert Meat

    Bender Smoker Insert Meat

    davidwallacecto Report

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Bite my shiny metal a**

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    #28

    Paramedics In Jet Packs For Hard-To-Reach Terrain In The U.k

    Paramedics In Jet Packs For Hard-To-Reach Terrain In The U.k

    KorayGok Report

    GhostlySnail (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Very cool but… how does that fit into this list??

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    #29

    🔥

    🔥

    BlubberElk Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Now imagine that wind is blowing and the entire rack is on fire in 5 minutes

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    #30

    Pillow

    Pillow

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    sbj
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    I keep these little bags that come when I buy a handbag, don't know why but it's not because I'm going to eat them

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    #31

    Defender Of The Kitchen

    Defender Of The Kitchen

    J_D_Bridge Report

    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    TAKE MY MONEY ! (but buy me some knives :D)

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    #32

    Ferrolic Clock

    Ferrolic Clock

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    How does it work?

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    #33

    Sauron Celebrates Christmas Too

    Sauron Celebrates Christmas Too

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    Nick (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Mommy, why is the all seeing eye staring into my soul?

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    #34

    Adorable Penguin Boiled Egg Holder!

    Adorable Penguin Boiled Egg Holder!

    Pr0cr3at0r Report

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Saw this. Ordered one before scrolling further. First time I've been an Impulsive Panda.

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    #35

    An Extra Hand

    An Extra Hand

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    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Hmmmmmm... maybe... just maybe... I could... pick up the can (gasp) IN MY HAND

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    #36

    And With That The Library Was Never The Same

    And With That The Library Was Never The Same

    Dr-DAMOCLES Report

    SD
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Heeeerrrreeee'ss Johnny!

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    #37

    Transformer Pen Drive

    Transformer Pen Drive

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I need Ravage USB drive!

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    #38

    Hmmm

    Hmmm

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    JuJu
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I could judge people without moving a muscle...

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    #39

    Just Finished My Lord Of The Rings Desk Lamp. Pretty Happy With The Turn Out

    Just Finished My Lord Of The Rings Desk Lamp. Pretty Happy With The Turn Out

    /SLUG_927 Report

    Green Machine
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    This is precious.

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    #40

    Adult Quarry Play Set Up

    Adult Quarry Play Set Up

    No-Bear Report

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    No, there's the actual adult setup, e.g. https://www.diggerland.com/ at various locations in the UK...

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    #41

    Inception Table

    Inception Table

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    Will Cable
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I can imagine spotting a spider running towards it then spending ages trying to catch it as it runs between the buildings

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    #42

    Gonna Need Some For The Entire Family

    Gonna Need Some For The Entire Family

    reddit.com Report

    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This could be kinky

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    #43

    Hey, This Looks Cute

    Hey, This Looks Cute

    goldenpuppy767 Report

    Realistic Optimist
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This would still scare the s**t out of me when I woke up.

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    #44

    Wish I Knew This Exists Earlier

    Wish I Knew This Exists Earlier

    Sea-Pomegranate-6870 Report

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    just use clear packing tape like the rest of us.

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    #45

    Something For All The 90's Kids Out There

    Something For All The 90's Kids Out There

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    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Ew where’s the bubble gum, also why would you make the ear pods the colour of dead alien buttholes

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    #46

    My James Webb Inspired Wall Ornament

    My James Webb Inspired Wall Ornament

    hhuzar Report

    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Mirrors of Catan?

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    #47

    Defibrillator Toaster

    Defibrillator Toaster

    Vishwasm123 Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    One slice or two?....... CLEAR!

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    #48

    Coolest Volleyball Court!!

    Coolest Volleyball Court!!

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    Amanda Fondaumiere
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Looks amazing yet slippery

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    #49

    Tie Fighter Grill

    Tie Fighter Grill

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    Nick (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Everyone is cool until those giant metal plates heat up and standing between them feels like you fought obi-wan on mustafar.

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    #50

    Tight Fit, No Problem

    Tight Fit, No Problem

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    Hans Georg
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I would use screws anyway.

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    #51

    I Made A 'Toothpaste Mover' So You Can Push Toothpaste From One Costco-Sized Tube Into A Lil Travel Tube 🦷🦷🦷

    I Made A 'Toothpaste Mover' So You Can Push Toothpaste From One Costco-Sized Tube Into A Lil Travel Tube 🦷🦷🦷

    naynaybae Report

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Love it! Can you do one for ketchup bottles too?

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    #52

    (Oc) My Life... Just A Happy Little Dumpster Fire

    (Oc) My Life... Just A Happy Little Dumpster Fire

    SOYACHAAP_MUHMEIN Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    What is this?

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    #53

    Sponge Holder

    Sponge Holder

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My mother has this and it's just so cute. It works really well too.

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    #54

    High Pressure Glass Rinser, That Reaches Where You Can’t

    High Pressure Glass Rinser, That Reaches Where You Can’t

    rockhavenrick Report

    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Literally every restaurant I’ve ever worked at had one of these at the bar. I’ve always wished I had one in my house so I’m jealous

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    #55

    Windeck - This Would Be Perfect For Long Summer Drives

    Windeck - This Would Be Perfect For Long Summer Drives

    Asmodeane Report

    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    WAAAAAANT !

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    #56

    This Is What A 24mm F/14 Macro Lens Looks Like

    This Is What A 24mm F/14 Macro Lens Looks Like

    GoldenChinchilla Report

    TGHW
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I doubt he's going to get anything usable going hand-held!

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    #57

    Dkiwt...a Conversation Starter And A Conversation Ender All In 1

    Dkiwt...a Conversation Starter And A Conversation Ender All In 1

    tdemer516 Report

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "Soooo, I should not take anymore of your time....!" (I need to leave..)

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    #58

    Spoons That Look Like Shovels

    Spoons That Look Like Shovels

    painisbreadinfrench3 Report

    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    K but where’s the shovels that look like spoons?

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    #59

    Stab Your Friend In The Face Game. Block’em Pop’em Woodbots By Brokedeck Creations

    Stab Your Friend In The Face Game. Block’em Pop’em Woodbots By Brokedeck Creations

    miragen125 Report

    xolitaire
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Draw faces on the balloons for optimal pack bonding

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    #60

    This Device To Thread A Sewing Needle

    This Device To Thread A Sewing Needle

    5_Frog_Margin Report

    Nick (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Perfect for the elderly who might have tremors

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    #61

    Cat Spotlight

    Cat Spotlight

    Vishwasm123 Report

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    No, just no. My cats don't need an invitation to join me when it's dinnertime.

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    #62

    Otherlog Clock

    Otherlog Clock

    Kooka32081 Report

    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    and stupid me waiting midnight to see it go from "2" to "0" :D

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    #63

    Liberty To Sleep

    Liberty To Sleep

    Vishwasm123 Report

    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Book that is a pillow?

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    #64

    Handset Receiver For Smartphone

    Handset Receiver For Smartphone

    sartan666 Report

    Barbara Kayton
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is practical. Some people struggle to hold mobile phones (and even wireless handhelds); and I’m sure these have much better audio quality for the listener.? The handsets were designed that way for reason!

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    #65

    Articulated Finger Extensions

    Articulated Finger Extensions

    Drunkenbeast28 Report

    Karma Black
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I have a set with much longer fingers. I used it when I dressed as a demoness for Halloween. The fingers really did creep people out.

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    #66

    Counting Toilet Papers To Fall Asleep On The Toilet

    Counting Toilet Papers To Fall Asleep On The Toilet

    Jitsun3 Report

    Marie BellaDonna
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    My younger sister fell asleep on the toilet once, when we were little kids. She got up to pee, and we woke up a little later and found her still on the toilet, out cold, sitting sideways, with her head on the wall-mounted toilet roll!

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    #67

    The Paper That Allows You To See Where Magnets Are Located Inside Of The Devices

    The Paper That Allows You To See Where Magnets Are Located Inside Of The Devices

    SnooWoofers455 Report

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Huh?

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    #68

    McDonald's Bathroom Sink With Smartphone Washing Station

    McDonald's Bathroom Sink With Smartphone Washing Station

    sub11m1na1 Report

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I don’t think that’s very sanitary for a sanitation system

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    #69

    I Got These From A Trip To Thailand

    I Got These From A Trip To Thailand

    leo86italy Report

    Heather Resatz
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    F'n love Thailand ..

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    #70

    A Real Collectors Item

    A Real Collectors Item

    Past_Associate_6512 Report

    Reenzy Bennington
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Such a prank gift for Christmas, love it

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    #71

    This Cabinet Mechanism

    This Cabinet Mechanism

    notsweep Report

    nancy
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Watch the video... very impressive!

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    #72

    Nose Warmer

    Nose Warmer

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    nini
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yeah. "Nose" warmer

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    #73

    Woah

    Woah

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    Firstname Lastname
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Finally caved and asked for the banana duck stuffie for my birthday (don't have a yard for the statue) and two friends came through, so now I have twins. Well worth it.

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    #74

    Every Lazy Dads Dream

    Every Lazy Dads Dream

    Poohbizzle79 Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Is it a fishing rod?

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    #75

    Life Sized Functional Wooden Mario Boxes

    Life Sized Functional Wooden Mario Boxes

    Dickson_Clams Report

    Anonymouse
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    But how big is life-sized???

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    #76

    As A Programmer- I Would Absolutely Get This

    As A Programmer- I Would Absolutely Get This

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    Nick (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I want this on my walls, with smaller and only white text.

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    #77

    Intelligent Playing Cards Dealer

    Intelligent Playing Cards Dealer

    Nadir_Bane Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Just how intelligent, I wonder?

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    #78

    I Work At A Toyota Dealership. Customer Had His Stuck On Their Air Vent. Pretty Cool

    I Work At A Toyota Dealership. Customer Had His Stuck On Their Air Vent. Pretty Cool

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    Astrophile
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Is it an air freshener that looks like a vinyl and maybe spins?

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    #79

    Round And Round

    Round And Round

    notsweep Report

    Tiff Day
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Thats just standard

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    #80

    Easily Flip Your Entire Grill With One Easy Move

    Easily Flip Your Entire Grill With One Easy Move

    5_Frog_Margin Report

    Ace
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Err, why?

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    #81

    Making Potato Salad Has Gotten A Whole Lot Easier. Found On Amazon

    Making Potato Salad Has Gotten A Whole Lot Easier. Found On Amazon

    esreveR_Psychology78 Report

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    A big appliance for a small job.

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    #82

    A Custom Made Mechanical Bugatti Watch

    A Custom Made Mechanical Bugatti Watch

    urabouy Report

    Chewie Baron
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    You could get a proper decent car for the amount they charge to buy that.

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    #83

    This Magnetic Phone Side Mount To Easily View Both Screens At Once

    This Magnetic Phone Side Mount To Easily View Both Screens At Once

    5_Frog_Margin Report

    Rayne OfSalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Does anyone need to point out how dumb it is to attach magnets to devices like computers and phones?

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    #84

    Cookie Dipper Straws

    Cookie Dipper Straws

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I like this

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    #85

    Chess Made Out Of Bullet Shells

    Chess Made Out Of Bullet Shells

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    xolitaire
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I mean... chess is basically THE war game

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