35 Eccentric Products For Anyone Whose Taste Is A Bit Off The Beaten Path

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01-04-2025

1. A melting Dali-inspired clock if this surrealist painter is one of your favorites, and having this iconic design will remind you of "The Persistence of Memory."
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Promising review: "This is an awesome clock for anyone who loves Dali and surrealist art. It is a great value for the money, considering it is super cool and seems to be good quality. The whole clock is encased in a distorted plastic bubble, which is very cool. The metallic part is also plastic, which is fine. It ticks a bit loudly, but I personally like that. I'm just glad such a cool clock is also fully functional." — Zach
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
2. A"Gracula" garlic crusher — just because the Count has a garlic aversion doesn't mean he can't help you mince a little for your homemade pasta sauce. And it'll only take a few seconds!
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Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
3. A whimsical bird-shaped acetate hair clip because you have im-PECK-able taste! Get ready to receive lots of EGG-citing compliments! OK, I'm done, I'm no comedi-HEN!
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Promising review:"This clip is sooooooooo cute!! Very sturdy, and I can tell this is quality material and won't break!" — Lillian Parizek
Get it from Amazon for $12.62+ (available in 13 styles).
4. A dimmable sad duck night-light who is just oh so relatable. He just needs to lie down real quick forever. This night-light has a 30-minute timer so you don't have to get up and turn it off before falling asleep.
Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. This has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." — Literated
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
5. Or a rechargeable toast-shaped lamp with a darling smile on its face. What could be better? It offers a nice, soft glow that can be adjusted, and it has a 15-minute timer!
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Promising review: "I first fell in love with this lamp online but fell to another level once it was delivered. It's the cutest little lamp I've ever seen. It's smaller than I thought, but it's just perfect. I love that you can manage how bright it is, as well as the 15-minute timer, which is great at night. Would definitely recommend this product as a gift or as a self-gift." — María José Sánchez
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).
6. A mini wacky waving inflatable tube guy if you need a fun (but silent) coworker at your WFH station.
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Promising review:" I opened the package and screamed for joy! As I placed the 9-volt battery, my hands were trembling with what was going to happen next! As I turned on the wacky waving inflatable tube man, I knew I'd have a friend for life. Someone you can really count on cheering you up when you are feeling down. He brought me such joy I started to cry with laughter and happiness." — Robert Wurstner
Get it from Amazon for $8.58.
7. A bag of freeze-dried Sour Skittles — you deserve a light, crunchy treat every now and again. Get ready for these sour candies to make your face get all scrunched up!
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Space Age Snacks is a small business that specializes in small-batch freeze-dried candy.
Promising review: "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. Skittles normally taste alright, but having them freeze-dried really made the flavors POP, and genuinely I feel like they had more flavor than normal Skittles. (Then again, that might just be my head playing it up knowing it's a first, who knows, who cares.) Very delicious." — John Blake
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (and check out the rest of their freeze-dried candy for more options).
8. A 1-pound bag of marshmallows because you shouldn't have to scoop around boring ol' cereal to get to the sweet treat you actually wanna eat.
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Promising review:"Bought as kind of a gag gift for my grown son but he LOVED it!! They were fresh and very tasty, or so I heard. Unfortunately he wouldn't share them with anyone!" — call me Gracie
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
9. A huggable banana duck plush toy...that's it. That's the tweet. I mean, look at how adorable this little (but kinda big) guy is!
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Promising review:"Once you get this duck, your life will be changed. It is soft and plush and perfect for snuggling! Banana duck is life." — Sarah Kenton
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four sizes).
10. A set of five super-colorful merino wool coasters so you can keep your furniture safe in style. These hand-felted coasters are heat-resistant, absorbent, and simply too charming.
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Promising review:"I love the colors on these coasters! They're very well made and so absorbent, much better than ceramic coasters that stick to the glass and end up breaking. I am planning on buying more." — Wendell Gee
Get it from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in nine other colors and in a round or rectangle shape).
11. A set of pastel glitter highlighters — add a little sparkle to your notes and to-do lists! These fun metallic highlighters might just make getting through your To Be Read pile a little more fun.
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Check out a TikTok of the highlighters in action.
Promising review:"These are amazing!!! Beautiful colors and the sparkle/shimmer is more than I imagined it would be. Mr Pen did it again! If you don't have these pens, you need to get them!! Great addition to my journaling supplies!" — FBJH12
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $6.99.
12. A unicorn head squirrel feeder sure to give you a belly laugh every time one of these cute critters comes over to eat.
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Accoutrements is a small business that specializes in offbeat home and lifestyle products.
Promising review:"This is both ridiculous and spectacular. It just might be my best Amazon impulse buy ever." — Meredith
Get it from Amazon for $22.16.
13. A screaming goat figurine because every now and then you need to scream but feel a little too self-conscious to let out your roar. That's where this lil' guy comes in. It'll do the screaming for you! It even comes with a book full of fun facts and trivia about the ever-majestic goat.
14. A darling lil' llama-shaped stress ball for those days when your boss asks you to convert a doc into a PDF even though you've shown Sharon how to do it a million and one times. Just squish and squeeze the llama to feel a little relief...then convert the doc.
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Promising review:"I tend to get rather stressed and have been known to accidentally obliterate stress balls. Thankfully, this llama is quite sturdy and hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear yet despite frequent and intense use over the past few weeks. Based on that, I fully expect him to endure for a long time to come." — Rachel L
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
15. Or a set of five Monkey Noodle fidget toys you can stretch, pull, and twist to your heart's content. They can stretch up to 8 feet and always bounce back to their original shape!
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Promising review: "This is my absolute favorite fidget! I'm an adult with autism and ADHD. I carry one around with me everywhere I go. It definitely assists me in staying calm/still while I'm at work. I've recommended it to several friends!" — KaelynnVP
Get a set of five from Amazon for $12.99.
16. A quirky lil' burger bicycle bell that'll add a ~dash~ of fun to your next bike ride. It can easily be attached to your handlebars, so you can RIIIING-RIIIING all the livelong day.
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Promising review:"No, I didn't buy this for a kid. I bought it for my old self. And yes!! I absolutely love it! The housing is plastic but surprisingly sturdy. The bell sounds like a bike bell should, and hey, it's a burger — a favorite of mine after a long ride." — Kim
Get it from Amazon for $13.06.
17. A pack of 12 french fry-shaped bag clips if you're tired of reaching into a bag of already opened Doritos and biting into a stale, crunch-less chip. And its magnetic holder can be placed on your fridge for easy access!
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Promising review:"These are very cute, and I love that the magnet holder sticks on my fridge so they are easily accessible." — Save the Bees
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
18. An insulated penguin water bottle because how could you look at that cute little face and forget to stay hydrated??? Impossible, I say! This stainless steel water bottle is the perfect travel size and can keep beverages hot for 8 hours or cold for 12 hours.
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Promising review: "This is my new favorite travel companion! This adorable tumbler doesn't just win in looks; it keeps my beverages at the perfect temperature for hours. Whether it's tea, water, or coffee, it stays hot or cold, just the way I like it. The stainless steel build gives it a sturdy feel, and the penguin design adds a cute touch that always brings a smile to my face. A delightful and practical choice for anyone who wants their drinks to stay cozy on the go!" — Sabina Cioci
Get it from Amazon for $17.93 (available in four colors).
19. A book of 642 tiny things to draw so you can give yourself the gift of curing boredom. This lil' guided journal will help you become the best doodler there is.
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This book is only 5.4 inches tall, so it'll easily fit in a stocking — multiple reviewers on Amazon said they purchased it as a stocking stuffer!
BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jonathan Mazzei says, "My girlfriend got me this book as a gift a few years ago, and it turned out to be even better than I expected! The prompts are super fun and help you to think outside of the box, even during those moments when you feel like you have no ideas. It's great to casually doodle in while passing time since you don't have to think of what to draw, but it also can be really helpful when brainstorming for creative projects. My girlfriend is a visual artist and graphic designer, and she loves using it to play around with ideas and make her think of things she never would have thought of without it. Plus, it's small and super portable! Highly recommend!"
20. Murdle: Volume 1 — a book of 100 mysteries that'll keep your brain at work. There are four levels of difficulty to keep you on your toes as you use your powers of deduction to solve murders. Sherlock Holmes, step aside. There's a new genius detective in town!
Promising review:"If you like logic puzzles, then this is the book for you. You use deductive reasoning and work through solving each crime. They start easy and get more and more complex as you advance through the book." — Melissa Parcel
Get it from Amazon for $10.25+ (available in paperback and spiral bound).
21. A fun reverse coloring book where you get to show off your creativity by drawing lines around where colors already exist. Create a detailed portrait or let whimsy take over and free-draw whatever comes to mind.
Promising review:"Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." — Carley C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
22. A pair of (surprisingly) cozy fish slippers whose anti-skid soles not only ensure that these sandals are more wear-resistant but will also make sure you don't go slippin' and slidin' like, well, a wet fish.
Promising review:"They fit great and look awesome. I wear them when I fish and take out the boat. They've been good luck and everyone gets a kick out of them." — craigslistor
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–16 and in 12 colors).
23. A light-up rain cloud diffuser because it'll actually start pouring raindrops into the spill-resistant container below! It has three levels of brightness and five levels of water flow speed, so you can customize your aromatherapeutic experience.
Check out a TikTok of the rain cloud diffuser in action.
According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.
Promising review: "I love this thing. I have anxiety and insomnia, and I need background noise to function/sleep. This little desktop fountain is SO SOOTHING, both aesthetically and the sound of the little raindrops. If I'm in the room with it, it's probably on. If you love the sound of rain this is for you. Because I'm paranoid and I want this to last, I run it with plain distilled water and I have not used essential oils with it even though they say it's fine. It's very dry here right now, and I still only have to top up the water every few days, even with it running daily. It's a solid 12/10 from me." — Violet
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
24. A cute (?) and creepy (?) flexible flower vase so whimsical (?) it may brighten up (?) your space. Honestly, I don't know, man. It's weird and cool and I think you would love it. The end.
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Promising review: "An affable, squishy, bendy, happy little vase! The consensus on my social media page is that everyone should have one of these. I finally got a chance to try it out with some daffodils, and really, it's hard not to smile when you see them." — Susy Lundy
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
25. A simply huggable tiny hedgehog plush toy you'll wanna take on all of your travel adventures and mischievous escapades. If you're looking for a partner in crime, you've just found it!
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Promising reviews:"I bought this for my girlfriend's sister, and she loves it! It is incredibly soft and cozy. The first thing we did was hold it like it is shown in the photo, and instantly fell in love. Anyone who loves hedgehogs needs to get one of these." — Derek
"Bought this as a Christmas gift for my BFF who loves hedgies. She squealed when she opened her present. 😂 She absolutely LOVES him, and even took him on her trip to Paris. It's the perfect size to hold in your hand, and he is just so darned soft and cute. 100% recommend!" — A.H.
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
26. A convenient lil' condiment fork if your love of pickles and olives is only matched by how much you hate getting soggy fingers by grabbing them straight out of the jar. Just place the silicone band around the top of the jar, and voila!
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Check out a TikTok of the condiment fork in action.
Promising review:"Great kitchen item. Forks are great to get pickles out of the jar, but if you have kids/lazy people (lol) you know that dirty hands are going into that jar. 😉 This has really prevented that from happening. It comes with two different rings to fit whatever size jar, a stabber holder, and a stabbing stick." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
27. A pair of socks with your pet's face on them that'll make it easier for you to show off little Archie to strangers without having to pull up 176 photos on your phone. Who are we kidding? You're gonna do that anyway.
Don't forget to click the customization button and fill out info about your pet!
Promising review:"This was a Christmas gift I bought for my aunt, who just LOVES her fur baby. She was so happy with these socks, she shared pictures of them and a big thank you to me on Facebook. She is out of state so I can't speak on the quality of the socks, but if they were a fraction less than fantastic, my all-too-honest aunt would have let me know, but all she could do was rave about them. Well done! :-)" — Deb P
Get them from Amazon for $14.59 (available in 40 colors).
28. A dip clip so you can easily dip you nuggets and fries when you're taking a break from driving out on the open road. Now you can forget the mess of holding your BBQ sauce between your legs and it ending up all over your car floor.
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Promising review: "I got these for my mom as a stocking stuffer for Christmas and OMG, she absolutely loves them! I kind of got them as a gag since we are always teasing her about trying to hold the ketchup and dip her fries or nuggets while she's driving, but this little plastic holder made her SO happy, lol. 😊 They work great for pretty much most ketchup or sauce cups and it has a handy little attachment so that if the sauce comes in packets, you can pour it in there and still attach it to the air vent. My mom tells everyone who gets in her car about them and I will definitely purchase as a gift for more people!" — 🌈 Summer of '75 🦄
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in four colors and in multipacks).
29. A decorative cat towel as cute as it is absorbent. If you love kitties or have a few of your own, you'll surely love these paw-tastic towels!
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Promising review: "I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn't seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however, it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there's little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" — Crystal
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 36 designs).
30. A cute and fun build-on brick mug that comes with three packs of building bricks so you can turn your morning cup of joe into playtime!
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Promising review:"This is by far one of the most unique coffee cups/gifts I've ever purchased. I bought this for my adult daughter, who is an avid Lego collector. I surprised her with this random gift and she was absolutely over the moon about it. Apparently, I won the mother of the year award lol. If you have someone in your life who loves Lego bricks, you gotta get this for them. They will love you for it. Yes, you actually can build things in your coffee cup!!!" — Michelle Hargenrader
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 11 colors).
31. A bottle of Haeyo Mayo — a creamy hair mask that contains shea butter, macadamia oil, and egg yolk extract to help hydrate, nourish, and smooth your hair. If you have dry and damaged hair, you might wanna try this hair condiment!
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Promising review:"I have dead hair from bleaching it so much and I was a bit skeptical if this would work, but oh my god it makes my hair softer than a corgi's bottom. And it smells really good too. Will definitely restock when I run out!" — hanyouinlove
Get it from Amazon for $24.49.
32. A geometric dinosaur sculpture perfect for hiding your cookies or candies. Snack time just became a much more ~roaring~ time!
Promising review:"This little dino is very nice and substantial. It is small, we use it to store our keys, and this works quite well. He is much heavier than expected, and the contrasting gold really stands out. He even has little pads on the bottom so he won't scratch whatever you set him on. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!!" — Jeremy Szabo
Get it from Amazon for $52.78+ (available in three colors).
33. A super spooky spine candle if your home's aesthetic can be best described as witchy meets contemporary. This unscented soy wax candle will certainly ~goth up~ your space.
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Promising review: "Super cool!! The candle makes me feel like being in the classroom of Professor Lupin learning how to cast a Patronus! Very cute decor!!" — Yvette
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in black and white).
34. A pair of huge googly eyes — you'll have fun turning inanimate objects into wildly expressive figures!
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Promising review:"We got a new oil tank this week in our basement. Our basement is super old and drab and I wanted to do something fun to liven it up a little. Bought these to have some fun and I don't regret a thing. Totally worth it." — E Yaz
Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three sizes and multiple sets).
35. An Ikea bag coin purse to match the massive Ikea shopping bag you use as an everyday tote bag.
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Promising review: "If this isn't the cutest thing EVER! I use it for carrying my ponytail holders, bobby pins, etc. in my purse. I totally heart it." — Pudingal1
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.