Celebrate the awesomeness that is Kickstarter by checking out all of these original Kickstarter creations. Kickstarter is a website that lets inventors showcase their creations to Internet users to get funding. The site has had several notable successes including the funding of a $50,000 Robocop statue for Detroit.
All statues aside, Kickstarter is a bastion for creative projects that normally wouldn't have a chance to see the light of day. Whether you're looking for a new iPad stand, a guitar for your kid or a an innovative coffee cooler, there is a good chance you'll find a Kickstarter project for it. Click through this top list to see all of the killer inventions and innovations created by creatives and funded by you.
20 Original Kickstarter Creations
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Customizable Shoe Toys
The Delroy Dennisur Stance Project Brings DIY Artistry to Sneaker Culture
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Enormous Tablet Stands
The Hanfree iPad Stand is the Largest of Its Kind
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Wall-Mounted Modular Flowerpots
The Urbio Vertical Garden is Perfect for Green-Thumbed Urbanites
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Ingenious Coffee Coolers
These Coffee Joulies Can Cool Down and Warm Up Your Coffee with Ease
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Boozey Bike Accessories
The Swarm Seat Clamp Features a Built-In Bottle Opener
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Artistic Tablet Cases
The PalleteCase is Inspired by a Painter's Palette
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3D Vinyl Puzzles
Record Monsters are Made of Recycled Vinyl Records
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Crowdsourced Men's Mags
Dude.Com Wants to Create a Community-Contributed Magazine
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Amplifying Smartphone Shells
Rudy James' dB Cases Up the iPhone's Audio Output
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3D-Printed iPad Cases
Fresh Fiber Creates a Tool for 3D Case Customization
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Neglected Town Videos
'Niagara Falling' Documents the New York State City's Demise
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Silicon Valley Board Games
Startup Fever Makes Your Internet Business Dreams a Reality
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Pen-Transforming Styluses
The MORE/REAL Stylus Cap is Super Practical
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Art-Printed Furnishings
Lumi Co. Offers Textile Art Printing Technology for Home Decor
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Universal Computer Gloves
The Keyglove Wearable Input Device Combines a Mouse and a Keyboard
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Literary Silhouette Art
NovelPoster Turns Books and Twitter Feeds into Artistic Outlines
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Modular Children's Guitars
The Loog Guitar is Designed to Make it Easier for Children to Shred
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Dog-Friendly Zombie Flicks
Play Dead Spotlights the Canine Survivors of the Zombie Apocalypse
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Pandemic Theatre Shows
'Bedbugs: The Musical' Takes on New York City
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Charitable Crowd-Funded Films
The Heartbreak Fund Promises to Give 50% of Profits to Charity
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The Awesomely Bulky Thumbs Up 80s Phone
41 Badass Bottle Openers
These Alcohol Poppers Let You Drink in Style
Gothic-Glam Fashion
The Vogue Turkey November 2010 Issue Mixes Edgy and Elegant
Sculptural Furniture Designs
Makemei Furniture Offers Stunningly Artistic Furnishings
Self-Mutilation Portraits
Tom Littleson Illustrates Brutally Morbid Individuals
Zombie Unicorn Undies
The Harebrained Period Panties Are Perfect for That Time of the Month
100 Zombie Invasions
A Ghoulish Gathering of Undead-Inspired Innovations
Artsy Pedestrian Activism
Brazilian Activists Paint Guerrilla Pedestrian Lines for Safety
Luxury iPad Sleeves
The Salvatore Ferragamo Leather iPad Cases are Yummy
Hardcover iPad Cases
The 'Book' by Scott Nedrelow is Off the Shelf
Privacy-Protecting iPad Cases
The BRUDAcase is a Solid Wood iPad Case That Blocks Wandering Eyes
Whitewater Jet Boating: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Whirlpool Jet Boats at Niagara Falls
Faux Coffee Packaging
Sofie Ehlers Creates a Fictitious Brand With a Sweet Design
Recycled Zombie Abodes
This Bangkok Guesthouse by All(Zone) Brings Old Materials to Life
Pop-Up Portable Coffee Shops
The Nescafe Nomadic Cafe Center Gives You Your Caffeine Kick Anywhere
Wheel-Inspired Vehicles
The Rolling Stone Concept Car is a Bizarre Urban Auto
Stripped-Down Furniture Designs
William Raffredi Designs Bare-Bones Lamps and Shelves
Impervious iPhone Covers
Underwater Calling With the InonoPocket Amphibian iPhone Case
Dead Pet Photography
Photographer and Filmmaker Bruce LaBruce is Banned from Australia
Animated Coffee Cups
Aimia Foods 'Pour Moi' Converts Consumers to Vending Machine Mocha
Pump-Wearing Plants (UPDATE)
Giddyspinster Stiletto Planters Make Interior Flora Fashionable
Zombified Avian Apps
Tomasz Kaczkowski Turns the Angry Birds Gang into Flesh Eaters
Self-Promoting Packaging
Bejamin Dooling Showcases His Design Skills on Coffee Bags
Silhouette Masterpieces
The Witty Work of Wilhelm Staehle
Handmade iPad Clothing
These iSockit iPad Cases are Perfect for Your Tablet
Silhouette Records
Decorate Your Space With Cutout Vinyls From Sillyette
Chic Tyvek Footwear
These Civic Duty Recyclable Sneakers Make Use of Packaging Material
Potted Pussycat Abodes
Jardin Chic Planter Pet House Lets Flora and Fauna Coexist Indoors
Cartoon Character Currency Games
Memeopoly Reinvents the Classic Board Game
Brewed Business Branding
The SD Coffee Cup is a Caffeinated Client Handout
Sophisticated Suitcase Sleeves
The Thom Browne iPad Case is a Super Sleek Briefcase Design
Numerical Phone Covers
These Franck Mueller iPhone Cases Go for More Than $1,000
Musical Opera Shoots
The 'Prelude to a Kiss' Elle US August 2010 Spread Takes a Musica
Laser-Etched iPad Cases
The Grove Bamboo iPad 2 Case Gives Your New Gizmo a Natural Aesthetic
Abbreviated Cushions
Bring Your SMS Chats into Interior Decor With the Text Message Pillow
16 Aircraft-Inspired Furnishings
From Stealth Aircraft Seating to Recycled Bomber Seats
Romantic Running Shoes
The Nike Valentine's Day 2011 Pack Features Sketched Patterns
Sleek Leather iPad Cases
The JAVOedge Case Promises Better iPad Protection
Flower Pot Heads
These Quirky Creations by GOOD Advertising Agency Will Leaf You Laughing
Commemorative Keyword Cushions
Google 2010 Pillow by Elastic Co. Captures a Year in Search Terms
Electric City Trikes
The T-Sign Bike is an Eco Ride for Urban Mobility
Old-School Phone Tools
The Giant Pencil Touchscreen Stylus Takes on a Retro Writing Design
$85,000 Diamond Axes
The Kaged Alligator Guitar by Rock Royalty Will Put You in the Spotlight
Cap-Catching Bottle Openers
Stefano Di Lollo Keeps Parties Clean and Cap Free
Blinding Aqua Kicks
The Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke by Koizumi is a Vibrant Piece of Footwear
Business Brew Branding
Good Company Coffee Uses Corporate Jargon for its Java Packaging
Designer Board Games
Andrew Clifford Capener's A-1 Scrabble Designer Edition
Customized Zombie Games
Street View Zombie Apocalypse by Mike Lacher has Fun With Google Maps
Haute Highlighter Kicks
The Asics Gel Lyte 3 Neon Pack is Highlighter-Inspired
Analogue Alcohol Poppers
The Nail Bottle Opener is Perfect for Minimalist Drinkers
Luxe Leather Tablet Covers
Raymond Hau iPad Cases Range From Black Ostrich to Lizard Leather
Utility Vehicle Adverts
This Land Rover 'Defender' Ad Highlights Your Handiest Tool
Timber Tablet Cases
The Miniot Wooden iPad 2 Cover is for Geeky Nature Lovers
Silly Literary Explanations
'The 3 Most Common Uses of Irony' Comic is not a Good Study Guide
High-End High-Tops
These Fendi Active High-Top Sneakers are Ultra Stylish
Floating Furniture Art
Kyung Woo Han Will Twist Your Perspectives in this Surprising Installation
Undead TV Toys
These Walking Dead Action Figures are Ultra Creepy
Tech-Savvy iPad Covers
The Padova iPad Case by Orbino Features Smart Cover Technology
Carbon Fiber Guitars
Blackbird Guitars are Perfect for the Musician On the Go
Sensual Silhouette Campaigns
The Undressing Aubade 'Girl Next Door' Publicity Stunt
Gaming Smartphone Shells
The Game Boy iPhone Case Turns Your iPhone into a Gaming Icon
Tablet-Organizing Styluses
The iDropper Drags and Drops Apps onto Your iPad With Ease
Confused Book Covers
Landmark Penguin Books Ads Offer Two Stories for the Price of One
Vibrant Upcycled Vinyls
Diaspora by Paul Villinski Turns Reused Records Into a Flock of Birds
Patriotic Charity Sneakers
The Air Jordan I Retro DW is Designed by Artist Dave White
Retro Stereo Tablet Apps
The Stereolizer App Turns Your iPad into an Old-Fashioned Radio
Goodwill Donation Photoblogs
What I Found at Work Today by Cynthia Munoz is an Odd Series of Alms
Personified Flower Pots
The GOOD Photo Flower Pot Combines Headshots and Horticulture
Fatigue-Fighting Peripherals
The Pearl Mouse is Designed to Keep Your Wrist Safe
Ill-Fitting Furniture
Roy Mcmakin Designs Quirky Pieces That are Deceptively Traditional
Curvy Trackpad Mice
The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Will Change Your Ways of Computing
Wooden Gadget Cases
The Wudskins iPad Case is Made Out of Sustainable Bamboo
15 Geeky Guitars
From Retro Gamer Guitars to Smashable Gaming Accessories
Militaristic Designer Covers
Glam Up Your Mobile With the Bathing Ape iPhone Case
Miniature Wireless Mice
The Swiftpoint Laptop Mouse Solves All Your Touchpad Woes
Colorfully Quilted Tablet Covers
The Bottega Veneta iPad Cases are Luxurious in Design
Refaced Cafe Packaging
New Starbucks Branding is Launched for Bags and Sleeves
Layered Leather Tablet Covers
The Turncoat iPad Case Protects Your Device With Luxury
Translucent Brick Projections
A Pixelated View Through the Plinthos Pavilion by Mab Architects
Test Pattern Sneakers
The Reebok Affili'Art Collection Contrasts Dark Uppers With Vibrant Soles
Tablet Paintbrushes
The Nomad Brush for the iPad is Perfect for Artists
Democratic Design Stores
StyleFactory Furniture Website Brings Consumer Choice to the Table
Animal Skin iPad Cases
The Jennifer Tattanelli Croc iPad Case is Multi-Positional
Chubby iPhone Cases
The Arkwhat Arkhippo iPhone 4 Case is a Portly Phone-Holder
15 Superior Styluses
From Techie Writing Utensils to Tablet Drawing Pens
Limited-Edition Phone Covers
Dirty Donny iPhone 4 Case Designs Available from Speck
Twist Tie Coffee Tables
Entangle Yourself in the Twirling Design of the Why Knot Table
Skull & Bones Tablet Cases
The Ed Hardy iPad Cases are Super Flashy
Zombie Computer Cases
The Biohazard Computer Case is Perfect for Resident Evil Fans
Minimalist Logic Games
The Naef Bauhaus Chess Set Values Mind Over Material Matter
Pixelated Flower Pots
'Pixel Mould' by Julian Bond Creates Individual Plaster Vases
Sci-Fi Gaming Tools
Dr. Who's Sonic Screwdriver Wiimote Becomes Reality For Wii & DS Fans
Wearable PC Peripherals
Instead of Using a Mouse, Wear the Air Mouse Glove
Skeletal Chair Sculptures
Body by Karen Ryan is a Corpse-Like Installation
Fashionista Board Games
Juicy Couture 'Four in a Row' Will Have Gamers Playing in Style
3D Printed Guitars
The Zoybar Tor is Perfect for Digital DIYers Who Love to Rock
Guitar-Tutoring Games
Rocksmith from Ubisoft is Set to Put Guitar Teachers Out of Business
Warped Leather Sneakers
The Sick 'Twisted Leather Hi-Tops' by Alexander McQueen for Puma
Tablet Drawing Pens
This oStylus Touchscreen Accessory is for Clumsy Fintertips
Snazzy Zebra Sneakers
These Kamikaze's Revenge Shoes From Supra are Super Fierce
Inner Artist Applications
The Crayola ColorStudio HD is an Interactive Coloring Application
Crystalline Tablet Cases
The CrystalRoc Swarovski iPad 2 is Clearly a Cut Above the Competition
Floral Gadget Chargers
Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot' Uses Kinetic Energy to Charge Electronics
Sports-Themed Phone Covers
These Basketball iPhone Cases are for Hardcore Ball Fans
Couch-Surfing Mice
The Logitech M515 Mouse Works on All Soft Surfaces
Asian Alcohol Poppers
The 'Eclipse of the Sun' Bottle Opener is Artistically Abstract
Geektastic Gamer Guitars
The GetLoFi NES Electric Guitar is a Crafty Console Creation
Cause-Driven Coffee
Pura Vida Empowers the Poor Through Create Good Foundation
Bartending Flip Flops
Uncap Your Beverages With Bottle Opener Sandals
Rambo Bottle Openers
The Bullet Bottle Opener is Perfect for Thirsty Badasses
Gamepad Computer Mice
The Chameleon X-1 is a Two-In-One Gadget for Geeks
Plug Cover Flower Pots
These Switch Plate Planters Have a Greener Second Life
Swiveling Tablet Stands
Twist and Turn the Twist360 iPad Case for Your Viewing Pleasure
Crowdsourced Nomenclature Campaigns
Toyota Prius Searches for a Plural to the Bestselling Hybrid
Quotable Villain Portraits
Vader by Evan Travelstead is Bound by the Cryptic Character's Words
Dog Bowl Flower Pots
The Deneb Vase Looks Like it Attends to Both Plants and Pups
Audible Tablet Covers
The iPad Speaker Case Provides Fuller Sound for Your Entertainment
Credit Crunch Trend Report
Understand How Consumers and Brands are Reacting to Uncertainty
Intergalactic Board Games
This TRON-Themed Board Game is a Must-Have for Fans
Cancer-Fighting Peripherals
The Susan G Komen Mouse from Microsoft Computes for the Cure
Board Game Brew Servers
The Go Tea Set by Arthur Xin Offers a Playful Spin on Ceramic Dishes
Harmonious Flower Pots
Let Your Plants Bask in the Musical Stylings of the Muse Musical Vase
Alienesque Top Poppers
The Klein Bottle Opener Creates an Interaction Between a Drink and Its Drinker
8-Bit Axes
The NES Paul is a Retro Guitar Hero Tribute
Music Star Styluses
These Beatles Pens by Acme Studio are Part of a Must-Have Collector Set
Compact Circular Stools
Mark Braun Brings Us Modern and Portable Seating Arrangements
Sugary World Records
Mentos and Cola Eruptions Set a New World Record with 2,433 Explosions
Crowdsourced Conservation
Planet Agent is a User-Submitted Gallery of Environmental Mishaps
Feature-Length Music Videos
The Kanye West 'Runaway' Film Centers On the Phoenix
Writing Utensil Top-Poppers
The Bottle Opener Pen Brings the Party to Your Breast Pocket
Ballpark Beer Poppers
The Baseball Bat Bottle Opener is Made from Real MLB Bats
Hardy Gadget Stands
The Arkon Universal Tablet Stand Fits All Gadgets, From iPads to eBook Readers
Personalized Board Games
Photo-opoly Lets You Create and Play Your Own Version of Monopoly
Board Games for Grown-Ups
Pukes and Staggers Reinvents the Chutes and Ladders Game for Drinkers
Musical Film Lamentations
Conan the Barbarian Gets the Musical Treatment
Crowdsourced Time Capsules
'In 25 Years' Lets You Save Personal Messages to Your Future Self