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55 Very Weird Toys That You Didn't Know Existed And That You Needed

Updated: Aug 01 2023
55 Very Weird Toys That You Didn't Know Existed And That You Needed
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Picture it, you're a kid racing to the toy store to pick out a new favorite and what greets you are these weird toys, and you've never been happier. The dream that 80s toys and 90s toys put in our hearts lives in this list with toys and games like the Monchhichi and Mr. Bucket. There are plenty of modern delights, too, with weird stuff to squeeze and pick inspired by Dr. Pimple Popper. And you'll find plenty of weird gifts that'll be hits at the white elephant party, like the world's smallest violin (and other petite toys), solar system stress toys with arms and faces, and weird action figures. And don't forget the office! Your desk toy collection isn't complete without a pooping balloon dog or buildable Lego mug. Find that and so much more among these amazingly weird toys. 

Toothpick Shotgun

All right Annie Oakley, get your gun and take aim at something offensive, like a rotten tomato. This toothpick gun can accommodate up to two toothpicks at a time and can do some damage, so be careful what you point it at.
$9 .45

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Random Mashup Animal Plush Toys

A shark and a goat together? Yeah, that totally makes sense. See what other wacky animal creations are on the menu with these weird and totally random animal plush toy mashups. They're snuggly and they're strange but not so wacky that they're proper nightmare fuel.
$34 .95

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Blackhead Plucking Toy

It's not gross to admit that there's something deeply satisfying about popping a black head, a zit, or a whitehead, it's just so, so good. When you're out of them to pop because you were so good at taking care of your skin, this guy will be there to help you out. Pluck his instead!
$19 .98

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Remote Control Roach

Scare the sh*t out of your friends, family, or even your enemies with a giant remote control roach. The roach coach dashes across the floor at your command and does so at about the speed of an actual roach. Plant it in fun places like the bathroom and the kitchen.
$22 .98

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Bending Cat Paw Toy

Scare the hell out of your cat with a paw toy that bends ever so gently, just like theirs does. Just pull the trigger and the tiny paw curls around to tickle your kitty cat. Or a friend, they'll be weirded out, too.
$13 .90

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Desktop Therapist Toy

Skip the $20 copay and go to a therapist who doles out generic but oddly helpful advice at the touch of a button. This desktop therapist is programmed with a variety of relatively helpful phrases that'll get you through a tough day at work.
$24 .90

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The Useless Box

The useless box is good for nothing. Not in the derogatory sense, it just doesn't do anything. It's perfectly, beautifully useless. Filp the switch, what did it do? Nothing. Knock on it, what did it do? Nothing.
$15 .99

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Grown-Up Play-Doh Scents

Are you a fan of the smell of fresh-cut grass? How about a freshly washed pair of jeans? Or a hunk of meat on the grill? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be an ideal fit for Grown-Up Play-Doh scents. Enjoy aromatherapy from this version while your kid is playing with the real stuff.
$9 .98

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Bouncy Moon Shoes

Check the rules next time you sign up for a marathon, there's no rule against wearing these bouncy moon shoes. They've got grippy soles to keep you from slipping and give you some serious bounce with every step. Choose from green or purple, or buy both and wear one of each.
$79 .99

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Sunny The Blobfish

You could be the one who brightens Sunny's day and turns his frown upside down! He's a blobfish, a weird-looking creature from the bottom of the sea who always looks like he's having his worst day ever.
$9 .99

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Finger Extensions

Become your idol, Edward Scissorhands, by wearing a pair of finger extensions that look like his iconic tendrils. You'll only be able to throw scissors next time you're in a game, so be prepared for that. Otherwise, the finger extensions are an excellent goth accessory.
$23 .99

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Otamatone Japanese Instrument Toy

Create the world's strangest symphony with a set of toys that look like music notes. The Otamatone is a Japanese instrument that creates an electric sound as you slide your fingers up and down the shaft. The world's best bands wish they had this in their crew.
$43 .99

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Lobster Claw Gloves

Instead of delivering white glove service at your next dinner party, opt for something a little more crustacean. These lobster claw gloves are guaranteed to make an impression on guests and are remarkably realistic given their size.
$13 .99

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Worm from the Movie Labyrinth

Labyrinth came out so long ago that kids of today don't even know what it is and that's an absolute travesty. Introduce your kid to the masterpiece work of cinematic art with this nightmare fuel worm.
$15 .98

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Screamin' Cheeks Donkey

Screamin' Cheeks sounds like the name of a fart or a ride at an amusement park made for kids. Instead, it's a toy that screams like those screaming goat videos when you pull on its cheeks. Keep it on your desk for conference calls that run long.
$11 .95

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Shock Roulette Game

Shock roulette is for people who want the thrill of Russian Roulette but don't want to slough off their mortal coil. Players stick their fingers in one of the six slots and the unlucky player gets zapped.
$14 .68

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Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Maker

Making your own Dippin Dots at home is easier than you might think! All you need is this wacky-looking contraption and a little help from your freezer to whip up a treat that usually costs your mortal soul at the theme park. Use the kit again and again to make more dots.
$36 .81

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Remote Control Crocodile Head

Give the kids who come on down to your favorite fishing hole to swim a good, harmful scare with this remote control crocodile head. It's all bark and no bite, the jaw doesn't even open, but it looks pretty darn imposing. Finally, you can fish in peace.
$44 .88

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Gross Pimple Popping Toy

POP goes the pimple. Doesn't it feel good when you're squeezing ooey, gooey stuff out of an infected whitehead? If you're obsessed with Dr. Pimple Popper we won't judge you if you say yes. With that toy, enjoy that feeling all the time. You can even refill the ooze!
$19 .99

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Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy

No longer is the wacky waving inflatable tube guy reserved for outside the car wash or the used car dealership. No, he's been hit with a shrink ray and sized to play with you at your desk, bobbing back and forth on a miniature fan that keeps him dancing on and on.
$11 .66

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Yodeling Pickle Toy

Practice your yodeling with a little help from a pickle toy that'll yodel right along with you. The plush cucumber dances and sings, but the fun doesn't stop there. He can mimic what you say and he lights up!
$17 .99

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Waboba Moon Ball

The Waboba Moon ball is more than just a bouncy ball, this thing could probably enter orbit if you threw it at the ground hard enough. And the fun doesn't stop there, not only will it go soaring, the ball's odd shape will send it flying in a weird direction.
$9 .99

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Possum in a Peanut Shell Pull Back Toy

Where this guy is going, you don't need roads. You don't need a sidewalk either, a hardwood floor will do. The playful pullback car just needs a tug to go zooming across the floor at (not so) warp speed.
$11 .76

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Flying Glowing Hoverball

Meet the toy of the future. With the flick of a switch, this ball lights up and floats gently in the air after you toss it to a pal. It's great for kids to play with on their own, trying to keep it aloft, or for them to have a catch with. The future looks bright.
$24 .32

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Farting Bubble Toy

You might have had some experience with bubbly farts in your day but lucky for you, this toy won't leave any marks on your underwear or his own. The hilarious toy can make up to 500 bubbles a minute, something you've also probably done after questionable tacos.
$12 .69

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Simulation Mother Hen Stuffed Toy

When you wanna cuddle up with a motherclucker that'll love you for exactly the weirdo you are, reach for this stuffed toy. The giant chicken comes in two sizes and is the ideal partner for watching TV or taking a nap.
$25 .54

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Bigfoot and Chemtrails and UFOs Oh My Board Game

Learn a little more about your favorite conspiracy theories and have fun with your friends by playing a board game based on all kinds of wacky stuff. Are you more of a Bigfoot guy or a Chemtrails guy? You might be both at the end of this game.
$29 .95

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Ghost Crabbing Kit and Beach Toy

Take the fam out at morning, noon, or night and go catch yourself a meal with this ghost crabbing kit. The extendable net has a flashlight attached that makes it easy to see and scoop up creatures like crawdads, frogs, ghost crabs, and minnows.
$22 .99

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Squeeze and Scream HeiHei Chicken Toy

Moana was a hit and that was due in very small part to HeiHei. That dumb chicken couldn't do much but scream and fall off stuff, but you kinda had to love him because of that. Get ready for your house to be filled with the screams of cartoon chickens with this obnoxiously weird toy.
$19 .98

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Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure

What's so wrong with having 6 cats anyway? It's not like having cats is something that women ever turn into their entire personalities. Have fun reenacting scenes from your future life with this action figure. Just be sure to put it away if some guy does swipe right on you.
$15 .62

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Full-Size Plush Flamingo Statue

You've been looking for a pet that your landlord won't complain about and congratulations, you've found it. This full-size flamingo is really the size of an actual flamingo and just as bright as the real deal, too. He'll never make a peep and instead will give your home some avian flair.
$135 .69

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Giant Tennis Ball

Treat your dog to a toy that'll make his entire life with a giant tennis ball. This thing is massive, almost 10" in diameter, just bouncy enough to hop through the yard, and heavy-duty so even big dogs can have fun with it.
$12 .98

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Sliced Toast Stress Toy

Your stress will be toast when you start squishing this piece of bread. How could it not be when it's so fun to squish and squeeze and flatten? It turns back into a gooey slice of bread right quick, though, so you can squeeze it again.
$14 .88

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Emotional Support Fries

Fries before guys, amirite? Even more so when those fries are there for emotional support and have happy little faces! There are five stuffed fries in the set, and they're delightfully huggable.
$16 .99

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Original Weazel Ball

Remember sprinting through the mall to the toy store and knowing you'd reached the promised land because there were a few of these rolling around in front of it? What a time to be alive. Bring back that excitement with the OG weazel ball, he's just as rolly-poly as ever.
$9 .94

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Steampunk World Globe

Take a trip around a world that you built with this stunning puzzle world globe. It has a cool steampunk look and feel that'll make you feel like maybe you should be wearing a monocle as you build it. It rotates 360 degrees and did you know it's a night light, too?
$54 .99

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Talking Mr. Predicto Toy

Instead of being the main character in your own life and making your own decisions, let Mr. Predicto do it for you. He's loaded with over 30 responses to yes or no questions that range from positive to negative to neutral. If something goes wrong, you can always blame Predicto!
$15 .95

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Shoot the Poop Toilet Game

There will be no limit to the degree that your kids will enjoy themselves when you play Shoot the Poop as a family. The goal is simple, get the turd in the toilet bowl, but it's much harder than it looks. Can you catapult the crap into the bowl? Give it a try!
$30 .99

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Robber Baron Rubber Ducky

There ain't room in the bath tub for the both of ya so you're gonna have to stick 'em up and get ready to be robbed by this thieving duck. What's he stealing? Your heart! He's too cute to put on the Most Wanted list.
$3 .99

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Human Eye Ball Puzzle

This puzzle is no square but it's not for squares either. It's an accurate diorama of the human eye, so as you're arranging the piece you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the peepers that you're using to find the pieces.
$24 .99

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Willie Nelson Rubber Ducky

Duckie Nelson here plays with good vibes only. Bring him in the bath when you need a little extra chill or when you want to sing along to a Best Of list of his from Spotify. He'll gladly join and quack along.
$19 .99

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The Pimple Popping Game

Grab a few fellow fans of gross stuff to play a few rounds of the pimple-popping game. The goal is to pull as many of the rubbery zits out of the guy's face as possible before he sprays pimple juice out of his nose. You might wanna wear a raincoat.
$29 .99

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Giant Rubber Chicken

A regular rubber chicken? Please, this is America, we do things super size here. This rubber chicken is almost 3o" in length and he's got the super-size chicken call to match.
$44 .75

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Monchhichi Collectible Soft Toy

Before there were Cabbage Patch dolls to snuggle with when you were scared, there were Monchhichi dolls. The iconic Japanese toy is still around today and just as fuzzy as ever. They're about 9" tall and have long tails and cute little faces to love.
$36 .51

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Hoverball Soccer Set

On a snow day or a rainy day, give this hover ball to the kids and let them enjoy some active fun inside. The ball floats over everything from carpet to hard wood and has soft edges that won't leave marks on the baseboards.
$9 .99

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Punching Poop Turd Pen

Torture your kid's teacher on the first day of school by sending them to school with the punching poop turd pen. It's more than a toy they can use to tap their friends with playful bonks, it makes fart sounds when you push the button on the back.
$13 .95

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Nerve Cell Plush Toy

Get your kid into science the totally normal way, by giving them a neuron plush toy. What do you mean none of their friends have a cell model of a brain cell to play with? How could they not love those little green tendrils and smiling face?
$14 .95

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Racing Possums

Put a little marker on these possums so you can tell them apart and then send them off to the races. The pullback cars will remind you of similar races at the ballpark. See which of the three will reign supreme in the race of a lifetime!
$9 .99

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Gyro Wheel Toy

If you don't whirl this thing around at top speed trying to get the gyro piece to a speed that sends it careening off the end of the toy, what are you even doing? It's a toy straight outta your parents' era but it's still great for high-octane fun.
$9 .99

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Mr. Bucket

It's time to bring back toys like Mr. Bucket. He spat out colored balls and each kid equipped with a matching colored shovel had to go scoop that ball and put it back in the bucket. It was the best way to keep your kid occupied and wear them out for nap time.
$38 .98

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Skeleton Horse Bounce Along Toy

Does your toddler have an affinity for all things goth and macabre? Don't worry mom, it's probably just a phase. Give him the dark horse he dreams of having with this ride-along toy. It scoots across the ground under the power of his feet so it's super safe, and is easy to inflate before use.
$35 .99

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Goo Filled Stretchy Ninja Toy

He glows, he grows, and he can go with you anywhere and everywhere, he's the stretchy goo ninja! Never heard of this superhero before? No one has, but he's here to relieve you of anxiety while weirding you out just a touch.
$30 .75

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Solar System Squishy Toy

This is one set of toys that you'll want to be in orbit of, they're more fun than the Andromeda Galaxy. The big players of the Milky way are all represented, except Pluto, sorry, pal, in this set of squishy toys.
$24 .99

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Dancing Cobra Toy

He sings, he dances, he makes jokes, he even parrots what you say, is there anything that this cobra toy can't do? It's a fantastic stress reliever or a great way to keep the kids entertained when you need a minute to yourself.
$28 .99

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Rainbow Pin Toy

You've already played with the regular pin toy and it's BOOOOOR-INNNNNNNG, spice up your playtime with one that's got some rainbow magic to it. This one is sized for kids and a source of endless silly fun.
$23 .99

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Scoop Ball Game

This game was lacrosse for you and the pals in the backyard before you even knew what lacrosse was. Enjoy it again today with a little high-octane muscle behind it and show those pickleball players who's boss.
$19 .99

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