In 2013, your modern survival kits look nothing like they used to; in fact, many of them don't necessarily represent things that would be in dire demand during an emergency. Many of these unconventional kits, in fact, are born from a desire to solve some sort of "first world problem."
From New York Fashion Week survival kits to hangover-healing systems, these kits won't necessarily keep you alive in a life-or-death situation, but they will help preserve the comfort of many. They exist as a way to push convenience and help consumers view solutions to their problems in a much more streamlined, holistic way. Though these oddball system packs may not help you find the few edible herbs in an abandoned forest, they will ensure your manicure is intact while scrimmaging -- isn't that what really matters, after all?
64 Unconventional Kits
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Heartbreak Emergency Kits
Love Hurts by Melanie Chernock Provides Comfort and Giggles
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MacGyver Furniture Kits
Loose Joints by Joscha Weiand Brings DIY Projects to Another Level
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Compact Catastrophe Canisters
The Fort Standard Mini Survival Kit is a Tiny Life-Saving Tool Set
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Hi-Tech Emergency Kits
First Aid 2.0 Guides the Lifesaver Through a Rescue with its Digital Screen
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Wine Bottle Torch Kits
Turn Your Empty Wine Bottles into Awesome Outdoor Tiki Torches
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Compact Apocalypse Bundles
The 'Just In Case' Survival Kit Will Help You Handle the End of Days
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Macho Necessity Sets
The Gentleman's Survival Kit is Full of Essentials for Men
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DIY Battery Manufacturing Kits
The Solar Pocket Factory is Tiny Idea That Shines Bright
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DIY Post-Apocalypse Kits
This Graph Teaches People How to Make Homemade Survival Kits
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Pricey Apocalypse Kits
The ‘Z.E.R.O’ Zombie Kit Will Save You For The Price of $24,00
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Masculine Gift Baskets
A Man Crate Put Everything a Guy Would Want into One Awesome Present
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Innovative S.O.S Kits
The MUJI Itsumo, Moshimo Campaign Saves Lives With Style
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Ultimate Videography Kits
Grant Parrinello Creates an All-In-One Tool for DSLRS
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Smartphone Drum Kits
The TableDrum App Turns Your Fingers into Drumsticks
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Baton-Like Survival Kits
The Cell by J. L. Lawson & Co. is Perfect for Emergencies
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DIY Luminous Mushroom Kits
These Glow-in-the-Dark Mushrooms Can Be Grown at Home
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Tech-Savvy Disease Kits
The DibKit Diabetes Management System Wirelessly Fights Low Blood Sugar
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Compact Zombie Survival Sets
The CDC Outbreak Safety Kit Will Help You Survive the Living Dead
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Paper Survival Sets
The Traveler’s Paper Kit Lets Users Create Life-Saving Items From Cut-Ou
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At-Home Harvesting Supplies
These Back to the Roots Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits Are Economical
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Glowing Neon Nail Kits
The 'Corrupted Neon' Nail Kit Transforms Colors Under Blacklight
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Compact Cooking Kits
The 'Two Any One' Product Covers Kitchen Bases
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Futuristic Disinfection Kits
The iRiver Blank Kills 90% of the Bacteria on Any Toothbrush
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8-Bit Hobby Kits
The Mario Model Kit Illustration Will Delight Nintendo Fans and DIYers
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Gothic Alchemy Kits
The Sophisticated Packaging Design of this Alchemy Survival Kit is Stark
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Cylindrical Survival Packs
Mossberg Just-In-Case Kit Provides the Essentials for Staying Alive
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Chair-Converting Kits
The Rocker by OOOMS Turns Static Seats into Motion-Filled Furniture
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Fast Food-Growing Kits
Make your Favorite Dish from Scratch with the Pizza Growing Kit
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Extreme Survival Kits (UPDATE)
The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit is Ready for Anything
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Cute Complete Puffer Kits
The Nebbie Inhaler Makes Preventative and Emergency Medication Portable
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Chromatic Fire Kits
The Rainbow Fireplace Flame Crystals by Plow & Hearth Will Spice Up Campfires
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Emergency Equipped Knapsacks
The Mountain Rescue Splint Pack is Made for Remote Victim Recoveries
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Animal Lampshade Kits
These DIY Paper Lanterns Feature Cool Illuminated Critters
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Geek-Chic Manicure Kits
The Typography Nail Polish Set is Text-Laden
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Solar-Powered Charger Kits
The Fenix 'ReadySet' Solar Kit is Green and Supercharged
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DIY Cement Shelters
This Concrete Tent is the Answer to Any Survivalist's Dreams
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Portable Java Kits
Enjoy Delectable Coffee on the Go With the Handsome Coffee Roasters Coffee Kit
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Cultured Man Kits
'The Mantry Company' Hooks Gentlemen Up with Products From Around the World
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Edible Insect Kits
The Locust Farm Project Brings Nourishment and Independence to the Kenyan Needy
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Eco-Conscious Dopp Kits
These Recycled Inner Tube Toiletry Bags are Perfect for the Traveller
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Fungi Growing Kits
The Fungi Culture Kit Lets You Grow Pearl Mushrooms at Home
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Undead Apocalypse Survival Classes
REI Zombie Prepardness Classes Ease the Fearful
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Comforting Disaster Kits
The iBousai Evacuee Kit Will Provide Everything You Need in an Emergency
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Playful Paper Animal Kits
Unleash the Kid Inside with the Brave Paper Face Paper Toy Kits
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Survivalist Beauty Kits
The ‘7 Necessities’ Exhibition Creates a Survival Kit
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Apocalyptic Survival Packages
The 'Zombie Defense Solutions: 3-Day Survival Kit' is Practical
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Revealing Makeup Kits
This Terre Des Femmes Makeup Ad Reveal a Harsh Truth
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Authentic Global Spice Kits
These International Spice Kits Add Special Seasonings to Dishes
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Scientific Beverage Kits
The Mojito R-Evolution Molecular Mixology Set Mixes Up the Medicine
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Jolly Holiday Accessory Kits
Be Santa All Year Long with a Secret Emergency Santa Costumes
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Fake Fruit-Cutting Kits
The Kid O Cutting Fruit Set Lets Little Ones Prepare Faux Snacks
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Discrete Drinking Sets
The Speakeasy Prohibition Preparedness Kit Will Keep Your Hooch Hidden
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Creepy Crawly-Removing Kits
This Set is the Ultimate Pest Control Gadget for Safely Removing Bugs
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Avian-Themed Grooming Products
The Aesop 'Bird' Grooming Kits Bring Nature and Science Together
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Designer Cleaning Kits
This Limited Edition Bin and Brush Will Have You Scrubbing in Style
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Home Drapery Kits
The Ready Made Curtain Boasts Stress-Free Mounting for Design Snobs
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Compact Bucket Survival Kits
Stay Prepared in Natural Disasters with the Deluxe Honey Bucket Kit
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Handywomen Fixing Kits
The Pink Tool Set is Perfect for the Girly Renovator
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Slender Sewing Kits
Fixes & Stitches Packaging is an Unusually Compact Way of Storing Spools
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Homemade Cleaner Kits
Eco-Me DIY Boxed Sets Provide Ingredients for Natural Cleaning Concoctions
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Bohemian Booze Sets
The Absinthexplore Kits is Intoxicatingly Informative
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Puppy Survival Kits
This New Dog Welcome Package Offers First-Time Pet Owners All the Essentials
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Imaginative DIY Monster Kits
Dr. Lakra's Mutant Laboratory Lets You Create a Creepy Creature
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Beach Toy Kitchen Kits
This Playful Cooking Set by NeatoShop Serves as Measuring Cups and Spoons
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Recycled Skateboard Guitars
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The Scrap Metal Animals by Christian Champin are Recycled Brilliance
Glamorously Goth Portraits
The Dress to Kill 'The New Romantics' Editorial is Elegantly Dark
Customizable Component Escritoires
The Homework Desk Can Be Freely Assembled for Specific Needs
Tree-Suspended Temporary Tents
The Luminair Tree Tents Make for Creative Camping Solutions
Industrial Scrap Planters
Living Pots Encourage Organic Gardening with an Eco-Friendly Foundation
Dry Cleaning Clothing Hangers
This Smart Clothing Hanger Conveniently Doubles as a Dry Cleaner
Impaled Arm Seating
The Approach Chair by Studio Black Navy Will Stand the Test of Time
Space-Saving Backyard Cookers
The Wall Mounted BBQ Grill Makes the Most of Otherwise Wasted Space
Streamlined Suspended Tents (UPDATE)
This Hammock Tent by Tentsile is Like a Comfy Tree Fort
Fire-Starting Footwear
The Substratum Hiking Boot Features Built-in Firestarters
Compact Catastrophe Canisters
The Fort Standard Mini Survival Kit is a Tiny Life-Saving Tool Set
Blackboard Nail Kits
The Chalkboard Manicure is Ciaté's Latest Novelty Wow Kit
Repurposed Heirloom-Quality Furniture
Reclaimed Cleveland by Deej Lincoln Uses Local Materials
Risque Femme Fatale Lingerie Ads
Mademoiselle Scarlett’s ‘BACI Hunting Season’ C
Recycled Newspaper Lights
The Pulp Pendant Lamps From Folklore are Delicately Asymmetrical
21st Century Grilling Equipment
The Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer Lets Cooks Get the Perfect Searing
Knitted Pooch Capelets
The Hoodwinked Slouchy Dog Hoodie Keeps Your Pet Warm and Fashion-Forward
Temporary Manicure Tattoos
Decorate Your Fingertips with These Adorable bigRuby Nail Tattoos
Three-Dimensional Java Art
The Latte Designs by Kazuki Yamamoto are Stunningly Brewed Designs
Velcro-Assembled Seating
The Keep-it-Together Chair Makes for Compact Packing and Easy Building
Conceptual Screen Star Captures
The Tilda Swinton W Magazine Cover Story is Artfully Avant-Garde
Stamped Brew Branding
Maria's Packaging Has the Charming Casual Quality of the Community Bar
Recycled Brown Paper Journals
Hamutelet Creates Beautifully Stamped Paper Notebook Designs
Drooling Creature Gadget Covers
The Monsters Silcone iPhone 5 Case Personifies Your Smartphone
Candy-Inspired Nails
Make Your Nails Look Coated with Treats in This 'SuperWowstyle' Tutorial
Recycled Perforated Credentials
Jason Little Creates a Literal Acupuncture Business Card Design
Writhing Undead Doorstops
The Zombie Doorstop Struggles for Freedom, Leaving a Bloody Mess
Simple Transforming Seating
The 4 in 1 Chair by Itay Kirshenbaum is Perfect for Small Spaces
Sophisticated Goth Portraits
The Vin Noir Design Scene Exclusive is Darkly Demure
Monochromatic Tousled Hair Series
The Eurowoman La Boheme Editorial Features a Rougher Aesthetic
Garden-Facade Residences
The Green Box by Act Romegialli is Overrun with Climbing Plants
Clothes Swapping Couples (UPDATE)
Switcharoo by the Sincerely Hana Blog Swaps Clothes
Mysterious Mushroom Photography
Pilz by Jurgen Heckel Captures Forest Floor Fungi
Macho Necessity Sets
The Gentleman's Survival Kit is Full of Essentials for Men
Adjustable Office Illuminators
The EDI Desk Lamp Can Be Reconfigured to Best Suit Your Workstation
Rocking Love Seats
The SB03-1 Rocker by Baines&Fricker is Simple, Homey and Modern
Victorian-Buttoned Stilettos
These Fendi Yellow Spats Will Enable Ladies' Shoe Addictions
Giant Space Suit Installations
'Mother Earth Sister Moon' is Home to a Fashion and Design Show
Glamorous Striped Tents
The Strawberries and Cream Bell Tent is Very Chic
Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
Self-Cleaning Transit Handles
ITRI-UV Handrail Auto-Disinfects to Stop the Spread of Sicknesses
Minimalist Flat-Pack Furniture
One Nordic's Latest Collection is Made for Small Spaces and Nomads
Flayed Sculpture Figurines (UPDATE)
The Damien Hirst Anatomy of an Angel Piece is Now Collectible
Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes
The Bogo Brush is an Eco-Friendly Toothbrush with Heart
Compact Corner Clothes Cleaners
The Minimus Washing Machine Launders Small Loads Efficiently
Self-Watering Eco-Planters
Let’s Patch Allows You to Grow Herbs Easily in Your Own Home
Prehistoric Puppy Outfits
The Raptor Dog Costume Lets Your Pet Dress up as a Dinosaur
Fast Food Philanthropy Toys
Creations for Charity Big Mak Figurines Help Children in Need
Glitzy Celebratory Manicures
The Beauty Department ‘New Years Nails’ are Glittery Perf
Naughty Comparison Jewel Ads
The T-Diamond 2013 Campaign Revolves Around a Man's Fantasy
Converted Playpen Containers
This Shipping Container Conversion by Jikerzhicheng is Portable
Military Pet Abodes
The Deluxe Field Tent is an Army Tent for Your Dog
Playful Java Cup Art
Tomoko Shintani Incorporates Starbucks Mugs in Her Whimsical Drawings
Inclined Forest Refuges
The 'Les Seves' Tent Was Designed to Take a Load Off Your Back
Baton-Like Survival Kits
The Cell by J. L. Lawson & Co. is Perfect for Emergencies
Healthy Veggie Bites
The 'Broccoli & Potato Nuggets' Are Made from Fresh Ingredients
DIY Luminous Mushroom Kits
These Glow-in-the-Dark Mushrooms Can Be Grown at Home
Faceless Gothic Portraits
The Nightingale Vulture Editorial Has an Eerie Appeal
Unzipped Body Adornments
The Gothic Zipper Jewelry Line is Dark and Dramatic
Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures
Artist Sayaka Ganz Turns Discarded Waste into Realistic Artwork
Movie-Inspired Pie Slicers
The Pitzo Pizza Cutter is Glides Through Foods Like Butter
Paper Survival Sets
The Traveler’s Paper Kit Lets Users Create Life-Saving Items From Cut-Ou
Chromatic Three-Dimensional Printers
The ProDesk3D Brings 3D Printing to the Home Office in Color
Anthropomorphic Storage Systems
The 'Our Kid' Side Table Will Charm You Increasing its Lifespan
Mushroom-Like Lighting
The Kino Lamps by Emmanuel Gardin are Sculptural and Organic
Unexpected Luxe Objects
The Alexander Wang Objects Collection Blacks Out
Tiny Tourist Autos
The AA ewind is Intended to Take Out-of-Towners Around the City
Glowing Skeletal Leggings (UPDATE)
Neon Leg Bones Will Have People Ogling Your Lower Body
Double-Sided Goblets
The Reversible Cup by Ana Hernando Can be Flipped Upside-Down
Touching Beauty Perception Sketches
The Dove Real Beauty Sketches Campaign is Heart-Wrenching
Scaffolding-Like Furniture
Useful Arbeitsloser (Jobless) by Sanghyeok Lee is Inspired by Nomads
Embarrassing Ensemble Ads
The LG No Clothesline Campaign Gives Laundry Day a Whole New Look
French Press Coffee Cups
The MiniBru French Press Mug Brew Your Beverage Perfect Every Time
Gothic Luxury Editorials
'A I R less' by 2-Times.com Captures Haute Couture Down Under
Glowing Fungal Sprout Lighting
These LED Mushroom Lights Help Immerse Your Space in Nature
Celebrity Potato Heads
These Famous Faces are Transformed in Hasbro's Mr. Potato Head
Festively Freaky Present Packaging
Santa Monster Christmas Gift Wrap Brings Fear to the Holidays
Attachable Desk Organizers
The Pockit Pocket Clip Helps Remove Clutter from Your Desk
Recycled Passport Holders
These Brazos Accessories are Eco-Conscious and Look Great
Highlighter-Hued Manicures
The Neon DIY Spring Ombre Nails Combine Contrasting Colors
Recycled Guitar Storage Solutions
This DIY Uses an Old Instrument to Make a Unique Shelf for CDs
8-Bit Gaming Lanterns
The Minecraft Light-Up Torch Brings Pixellation into the Real World
Gender-Broadcasting Baked Goods
These 'Sweet Sugar Belle' Cookies Reveal If It's a Boy or a Girl
Voice-Activated Vacuums
LG Launches the 'Roboking' Robotic Vacuum Cleaner in Korea
Clip-On Kitchen Receptacles
Scrap Trap Facilitates the Cleaning of Countertops in one Swift Motion
Hi-Tech Cartoonish Toothbrushes
The Brusheads by PA Consulting Turns Brushing Teeth into a Game
Baked Holiday Deli Pies
Enhance Your Thanksgiving Menu With a Turkey-Cran Appetizer Pizza
Barista-Quality Beverage Makers
The Starbucks Verismo Gets You Your Fix at Home
Culinary Wine Ice Cubes
Wine Cubes for Cooking are Accurate Measurements and Easy to Cook With
Green Coal Options
Eco-Fuel Africa Works on Creating Sustainable Energy Technologies
Playfully Roped Poufs
The Lace Footstool by Benjamin Graindorge is Inspired by Japanese Wrappings
Apocalyptic Survival Seeds
The Survival Seed Vault Packs Emergency Food for the End of the World
Bathroom Sanitation Swords
Danelli Armouries Forges the Ultimate Novelty Toilet Brush
Live-Preserving Ant Vacuums
The Anteater Bug Vacuum is Great for Kids Who Love Collecting Insects
Lightweight Minimalist Sunglasses
The Mykita x Ln-cc SS13 Collection Shades Eyes in Style
21st Century Cookbooks
The Archos ChefPad Puts Recipes and Beyond at Your Fingertips
Home-Grown Mushroom Gardens
The Mushroom Cogusbox Lets You Grow Veggies at Home
Fresh Fungi Pastries
The Taleggio Cheese Pie is Made with Grilled Mushrooms
Apocalypse-Appropriate Satchels
Stash Potentially Life-Saving Gear in the Zombie Survival Bag
Arboreal Air Purifiers
Air Drop Combines Self-Sustaining Plants and Tech to Clean
Robotic Barbecue Cleaners
The Grillbots Clean All the Dirt and Grime Away After You Finish Cooking
Smartphone-Embedded Plush Toys
The Cocolo Bear is Made for Tech-Savvy Children
Chic Stargazer Accomodations
The Canvas Domes at Elqui Domos Hotel Attracts Travelling Astronomers
Fungi Growing Kits
The Fungi Culture Kit Lets You Grow Pearl Mushrooms at Home
Streamlined Pocket Puffers
The SOLO Medical Inhaler was Designed to Be More Conveniently Carried
Undead Apocalypse Survival Classes
REI Zombie Prepardness Classes Ease the Fearful
Realistic Knitted Mushrooms
52 Forms of Fungi by Leigh Martin is a Creative Year-Long Project
Romantic Washroom Accessories
The Heart Toothbrush Holder is Clever and Practical
Apocalyptic Survival Packages
The 'Zombie Defense Solutions: 3-Day Survival Kit' is Practical
Dangling Incandescent Bulbs
The Glow in the Dark Light Pull Helps You Find Your Way at Night
Whimsically Informative Beakers
Equal Measure Measuring Cups Weighs with Biological Equivalents
Mushroom Muffin Pans
The 1-Upcake Cupcake Molds Turn Cupcakes into Video Game Characters
Circus Monkey Pizza Utensils
The Pizza Peddler Pizza Cutter Entertains as it Cuts
Scientific Particle Puzzles
These Kids Brain Teasers are Perfect for the Scientist-in-Training
Fanning Novel Book Racks
The Front Page Magazine Holder is Modelled After a Wind-Blown Newspaper
Rugged Itch-Killing Ads
The After Bite Campaign is Set on a Wood-Chopping Camping Site
All-in-One Dental Devices
The UltiBrush is the Perfect Multi-Functional Toothbrush
Arctic Avian Nesting Dolls
These Penguin Cups are Classic Toys with a Functional Twist
Lavishly Expensive Javas
Add a Little Opulence to Your Life with the World's Most Expensive Coffee
Gooey Germ-Inspired Toys
These Giant Microbes Primordial Putties are Gross Disease-Ridden Replicas
Saucy Italian Frozen Desserts
The Pizza Ice Cream Makes Eating Cold Pizza Faster and Easier
Celebrity Hang-Out Groupon Deals
Gwenyth Paltrow Groupon Bundles Sold Out for $2,000
Puppy Survival Kits
This New Dog Welcome Package Offers First-Time Pet Owners All the Essentials
Unplugged Handheld Hoovers
The Gtech AirRam Cordless Vacuum is Streamlined and Mess-Free
Stackable Pyramid Measuring Cups
These Useful Kitchen Accessories are Modern and Store Easily
Spherically Sleek Soaps
The Magic Soap by Kikkerland Eliminates Unwanted Odors
Mushroom Melded Fundraising Cookies
The Latest Girl Scout Cookie Has a More Sophisticated Taste