The holidays can do some hardcore damage on your wallet and bank account, so why not take the time to make some DIY toys for tots for your children? Not only can these gifts still be loads of fun, they can also become sentimental valuables for your kids as they get older.
From DIY celeb dolls to DIY foam-shooting machine guns, there are no DIY toys for tots that you can't make yourself!
Implications - Consumers enjoy the act of crafting their own products because they feel the extra effort required to assemble the item enhances its intrinsic value. Corporations may consider letting consumers assemble goods on their own in order to satiate consumer desire to make products.
71 DIY Toys for Tots
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Green Children's Toys
SEE Toys Charge by Crank
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DIY Pony Bikes
The Horsey Bicycle Kit Encourages Cyclists to Treat Their Cycle like a Pet
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DIY Pebble Animals
Hand-Painted Pet Rocks
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Personal Spy Copters
Air Hogs Hawk Eye Remote-Control Helicopter by Spinmaster
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DIY Star Wars Masks
Make a Stormtrooper Helmet Out of Two Milk Jugs
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DIY Bottle Catamarans
Recycle Plastic Bottles in Fun Floating Science Project
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DIY Ironman
Fan Takes Cosplay to a Whole New Level With This War Suit
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Food Geeking
DIY Guide Lets Nintendo Geeks Transform a Radish into a Super Mario Mushroom
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DIY Paper Heroes
Cubee Craft
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DIY Faux Taxidermy
The Medium Cardboard Elephant Gives Your Home an Animalistic Vibe
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Knitted Wigs
Meg Reardon's DIY Style Statement Signals the End of Bad Hair Days
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DIY Foam-Shooting Machine Guns
Nerf Dart Blaster Can Fire 500 Rounds Per Minute
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DIY Robot Mods
The Morphius Casemod is for Animated Movie Fans
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DIY Iron Man Armor
Anthony Le Creates a Real-Life Iron Man Suit
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DIY Paperbots
Create Your Own Papercraft Gundam Using Simple Instructions
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Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Free Papercraft Projects to Print and Assemble
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Roasted Marshmallow Toys
Toasted Marshall Vinyl Figure is a Hot Seller
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Insane DIY Cosplay
Nathan Sharratt's Bioshock 2 Big Sister Suit is a Feat of Extreme Engineering
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DIY Animal Art
Ann Wood Gets Crafty With a Step-By-Step Guide to Stampede Art
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DIY Toy Speakers
The Handmade Kidrobot Munny Doll Speaker Plays Your Music Adorably
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DIY Cardboard Kids Chairs
Finish Your Self Junior
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DIY Puppets
Customize Your Own Muppets
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Office Supply Insects
DIY Creepy Crawlies to Distract You From Work
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Robots from Deconstructed Gadgets
Recycled Junkbots
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DIY All Spark Cube
Transformers Fan Transforms Xbox into All Spark Cube
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DIY Transformer Camera
90's Toy Turned Into Picturesque Warrior
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DIY Mammoth Plushies
This Love Elephant Sewing Pattern PDF Teaches You to Make Toys
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DIY Lego Furniture
The LunaBlocks Kit
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DIY Sci-Fi Paper Art
Shunichi Makino Designs Eco-Friendly Models and Shares the How-To
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DIY Branded Toys
Custom-Made Munnys for Corporate Holiday Celebrations
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DIY Arcades
Cure Your Nostalgic Cravings With Your Own NES Gaming System
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Knit Nintendo Toys
Michelle Rheaume Sells Classic Toy Patterns for Geeky DIY Projects
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Sci-Fi Knitting
Star Wars Crafts Take DIY Art To A Gallery Far, Far Away
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DIY Game Packages
The 'Simon Kit' Allows You to Build Your Own Electronic Entertainment
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Cute Customizable Robots
The DIY Paintable Android Figurine is the Perfect Geeky Craft
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Building Block Headphones
These DIY LEGO Headphones Brings Playfulness to Music
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Kiddie Elf Accessories
Mini-Eco's Knitted Ankle Bells are Colorful and Cute
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Iconic Spaceman Origami
The Buzz Lightyear Paper Craft Art is Sure to Bring Out Your Inner Child
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Zebra Papercut Puppets
DIY and Shadow Puppets from Crankbunnyshop
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DIY Neon Signs
VisoBoard Lets Your Business Stand Out
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DIY Solar-Powered Robots
RobotiKits for Kids Include Happy Hopping Frog Bot
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Toy Brick Medical Equipment
The LEGO Syringe Makes Med School Seem like Fun
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DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
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Reindeer Masquerades
The KEAG Recycled Bottle Masks Offer Eco-Friendly Fun
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DIY Skull Art
iArtistLondon Pre-Packages Iconic Masterpieces For a Small Price
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DIY Gaming Gear
Geektastic Gamer Creates Life-Size Katamari Controller
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DIY Stuffed Toys
Shawnimals Plusform
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Crocheted Guns & TVs
Hellocraftlovers' Handicrafts Will Shock Grandmas
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DIY Dino Lighting
Think Geek Creates Mega Mesozoic Craft Lamps
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DIY Robot Kits
Build Yourself a Junimotion Robot for $4,000
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DIY Rainbow Bicycles
'Bike by Me' Lets You Design Your Own Bikes
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Recession Era Toys
Discovery Paper Recycling Studio Is An Eco-Friendly, Fun DIY
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Shoe Box Supercars
The Puma Race Car Replica Sculptures by Ben Wilson
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DIY Dinosaur Beds
A Place Where Dino-Loving Kids can Rest Their Heads and Dream
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Doodling Dolls
Manuella Doodle Dolls are Paper-Covered Figures for Crafty Kids
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Animal Cracker Sculptures
DIY Edible Animal Sculptures to Entice Healthy Eating
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Garish Kiddie Clothes
Blue Donkey Crafts Dubious DIY Kids Clothing
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DIY Breakable Banks
The Intricate LEGO Safe is Made for Monopoly Money
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Toy Brick Gatling Guns
The LEGO Machine Gun Packs a Serious Punch
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DIY Celeb Dolls
Knitted Icons
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DIY Clear Consoles
XCM Creates See-Through Shell for DSis
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DIY Matryoshka Dolls
These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift
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Fuzzy Monster Feet
Instructables DIY Helps You Create Yo Gabba Gabba Slippers
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DIY Wool Bling
MollaSpace Offers an Easy Way to Create Wool Diamonds
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Crocheted Thanksgiving Dinners
CraftyAnna Makes T-Day Treats for Dieters, Vegetarians & DIY Fans
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Time Teller Cushions
Ohdeedoh's 'DIY Clock Pillows' are Educational
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DIY Pimptendos
Customize Your Nintendo by Adding Gems and Zebra Patterns
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Nerdtastic DIY Calculators
The LED Binary Calculator Will Bring Out the Inner Geek
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DIY Fighting Robots
The Robocraft Boxing Kit
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Robotic Illuminators
The DIY Robot Lamp Puts a Fresh Face on Lighting
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DIY Cartoon Mods
Qee Bart Simpson Lets Aspiring Designers Have Fun, Man
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Foodtastic Winter Hats
The Knit Cupcake Beanie Will Satisfy That Sweet Tooth
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Lego Chewbacca Makes a Grand Appearance at FAO Shwartz
Cute Pincushion Crafts
Jen Segrest Creates Whimsical Pincushion Art
Romanticized Clay Sculptures
Ronit Baranga Crafts Unworldly Figures
LEGO-Like Lights
The QisDESIGN Crystal Lights are Buildable Decor
Foliage Lighting
The Peter Schumacher Leaf Lamp is Soft and Natural
Color Pop Bicycles
Raleigh 2011 Fixed Gear Bicycles Keep it Simple with Great Design
Color-Blocked Two-Wheelers
The Puma Biomega Bikes Give a New Spin to Urban Cycling
Olympic Mascot Slippers
The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Mascot Quatchi Keeps Your Feet Warm
Lightweight Two-Wheelers
These Bianchi 2011 Pista Fixed Gear Bicycles are Ultra Aerodynamic
Cubist Cartoon Makeovers
'Cube Dudes' by Angus Maclane Features LEGO Pop Culture Icons
Compact Folding Bikes
Le Pliable from Saul Maret is a Travel-Sized Two-Wheeler
Lego-Like Cameras
The Pentax Optio NB1000 is a Playful New Point-and-Shoot
DIY Sewing Cafes
The Sweat Shop in Paris Features Per Hour Sewing Stations
Flax Fiber Cycles
The Eco-Conscious Schwinn Vestige Wins the EuroBike Gold Award
Flat Pack Furniture Art
Designer Kenyon Yeh's Unique IKEA Project
Pink Snuggle Suits
A 3-in-1 Snuggie-Type Suit That Keeps Your Head and Feet Warm
Knitted Comic Characters
The Lady Lindsay Amigurumi Dolls are Cute and Kick Ass
Cheap-Chic For Children
The Forever 21 HTG81 Kids Line Provides Affordable Style
Dapperly Dressed Lighting
Angelika Morlein Makes Lamps Inspired by Grand Hotel Frequenters
Toy Block Headphones
The ELECOM Playbrick Earphone Showcases Your LEGO Loyalty
Old-School Gaming Accessories
Christofle Space Invader Pixel Pendant Reminds Us of a Simpler Time
Boot Designer Knits
To the Delight of Cold People Everywhere, UGG Sweaters Debut
Social Media Cushions
The Twitter Pillow Shows Your Love for Tweeting While Sitting
Executive Bicycles
The Bikoff Bike is Specially Designed For Corporate Executives
Mountain Bike Monuments
The 'Cyclisk' Bike Obelisk in Santa Rosa is a Shrine to Recycling
Collaborative Papercraft Toys
Muji and LEGO Rethink Paper-Punchers and Toy Blocks
TV-Inspired Headgear
The Lost Stormtrooper Helmet Will Have You Heading Back to the Island
23-Foot Block Battleships
The Ed Diment 'Project Intrepid' is a Massive Lego Aircraft
Imperial Battle Station Attire
The Adidas Originals Super Death Star Stormtrooper Varsity Jacket
Luxury Auto Blocks
The LEGO Lamborghini is Almost a Direct Replica of the Real Supercar
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From Tattooed LEGO Toys to Building Block Flicks
Toy Brick TV Replicas
The LEGO Futurama Model Celebrates the Canceled Cartoons Revival
Cozy Cable-Knit Beanies
Jody Rogac's Series of Amy Groves is Wildly Intriguing
Creative Geek Cleaners
Digitalsoaps' Video Game Controller Soaps Won't Wash off Your Halo Tattoo
Robotic Poop Recyclers
The Eco-Friendly Samu Dog Robot Turns Pet Waste into Compost
Freaky Robo-Babies
Diego-San is a Scary Looking Giant Robot Baby
24-Carat Convertible Cycles
The Gold-Plated Brompton Bike is Ritzy and Retractable
Backwards Penny-Farthing Bikes
The Lunartic from Luke Douglas is an Update of the Classic Design
Dixie Cup Lighting
Jonathan Ferrer Builds an Eco Illuminator from Cups and Clothes Hangers
Cozy Sock Mittens
Lil Brit Knit Designs 'Bella Swan'-Inspired Accessories
Creative Geeky Desserts
The 'Stormtrooper on the Toilet Cake' Will Make You Laugh
Spilled Condiment Cushions
The Mustard Spill Pillow Would Go Great With a Hot Dog Couch
Shaggy Dog Knits
The 497° Escorpion and Delgado Buil Collection
Anime-Inspired Playthings
The Adorable Takashi Murakami Kaikai Kiki Toy Collection
Adorable Comic Plushies
Toynami Exclusives Features Super Cute, Lovable Toys
Robot Run Restaurants
Robo Cafe Signals the Coming Rise of the Machines
Fantasy Hybrid Headgear
The Avatar Stormtrooper Helmet is from a Whole Other Planet
Marbled Paper Fasces
Joel Cooper Makes Paper Look Like Stones for her Creative Sculptures
Crochet Butcher Shops
The Wool Butchery by Clemence Joly has Warm Knitted Meats
Parasol Lamps
Day Shade Night Light Has You Covered in All the Right Areas
Geeky Tree Adornments
These DIY LEGO Holiday Ornaments are Cheerful and Customizable
Supercar Gaming Accessories
The Ferrari Scuderia Racing Wheel Makes Your Playstation Fun
Tiny Solar-Powered Robots
Handcrafted Mechanical Beings Made from Castoffs
Superhero Biker Apparel
The 'Iron Man' Mark V Motorcycle Suit is Badass in Every Way
Mind-Blowing Block Games
The 4,000 Piece LEGO Chess Set by Derek Seiple
Anime Machine Models
‘Howl's Moving Castle' Papercraft by Ben Millet
Luxury Eco Two-Wheelers
The BMW 2010/2011 Cruise Bicycle is Environmentally Friendly
Storage Building Blocks
These LEGO Storage Boxes Will Make You Reminisce Your Childhood
Sustainable Bike-Sharing Systems
Bicyclus Concept is Designed for a Future Copenhagen
Preppy Varsity Knitwear
The Play Cloths Fall 2010 Preview is a Cool Way to Keep Warm
Cash Conscious Calculators
Bring TIM! Keeps Meetings Fast-Paced and Under Budget
One-Off Fashion Knits
The Cooperative Designs Online Shop Sells One-of-a-Kind Outfits
Stormtrooper Instruments
Listen to the Loud Music of the Brasstrooper Helmet
Heroic Headphones
The Marvel Superhero Headphones Celebrate Marvel Comics' 70th Anniversary
Popsicle-Legged Chairs
The Axum and Lalibella Stools by David Keller are Colorfully Cute
Animated Movie-Maker Lamps
The Pipixar Lamp Will Get You Pumped for 'Cars 2'
Romantic Toy Rings
These Interlocking LEGO Rings Are Perfect for Couples Who Never Grew Up
Building Block Biology
Lego Frog Dissection by Dave Kaleta Reminds You of High School Classes
Toy Brick Doormen
The LEGO Russia Headquarters Gives Google's HQ a Run for its Money
DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
Papercraft Motorcycles
Download the DIY Ultra-Realistic Yamaha MT01 Paper Model Plans
Cuddly Globes
Hugg-A-Planet Helps Little Ones Learn About Maps
Solar Powered Spy Blimps
ISIS Military Recon Platform Watches More Than Football
Disfigured Game Characters
These Super Mario Munnys Changes the Look of the Classic Nintendo Game
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Ditch the Backpack With the Puma 'Mopion' Commuter Bike
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'Animals' by Job van der Mole Modifies Insects Into Worker Bots
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The Daniel Becker 'Sparks' Light Fixtures can Become Monstrous
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The GAEMS Suitcase Lets You Take Your Home-Gaming On the Go
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The 'Game Boy' Soap Looks Exactly Like The Real Thing
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These Geeky Cufflinks Are On Every Nerd's Wish List
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These Papercraft Automata Kits Will Spark Your Imagination
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The Hydro Powered Calculator Can Be Powered by Your Tap
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The LEGO Machine Gun Packs a Serious Punch
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Recycled Toy Block Necklaces by Refashioned are Swarovski Crystal Chic
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Neilpryde's Alize and Diablo Models are Ultra-Light Bicycles
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The Mood Cushion is an Upgrade from the Mood Ring
Evil Santa Toys
The LEGO Robot Santa Looks it's Straight Out of 'Futurama'
Wee Nature Speakers
The Tiny Acorn iPod Speakers Look Like a Squirrel's Lunch
Life Calculators
The Kal-Ee Calculator Calculates Everything from Finances to Health
Streetwear Pillows
Stussy Cushions for the 2010 Spring/Summer 'Cruize' Collection
Biohazard Plushies
These Toy Molotov Plushes are Safe for Kids to Play With
Music Player Pillows
The Boombox Speaker Cushion has a Dual Function
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The 'Hopscotch Calculator' is a Cool Facelift for an Old Favorite
Brick Superhero Lights
The LEGO Green Lantern Lamp is a Heroic Piece of Art
Gearhead Game Controllers
The HKS Racing Controller is for Gamers With a Need for Speed
Sustainable Number-Crunchers
The Monacca Wood Calculator is a Sleek Computation Device
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The Mario Kart R/C Cars Take the Video out of Gaming Fun
LEGO-Like Watering Cans
The Bloccon Watering Can Quenches a Plant's Thirst
Toy Brick Printers
The LEGO Printer is Cute as Hell and Fully Functional
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The Kopt Kissen Pillows Make Celebs More Accessible
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Aaron Addign Machines Recreates Calculators from the Past