There's magic in seeing an everyday item masquerading as something else. Even more magical is a gift that's just as useful as it is whimsical. These novelty goods will make your loved one do a serious double take. Are those bookends or a samurai sword? Is that a sleeping grizzly bear or a bean bag?
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Plenty of these imaginative goods are actually handcrafted by independent artisans, so these are truly win-win conversation starters.
Pancakes Purse
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Tortilla Pencil Case
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Marshall Amp Fridge
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Felt Guitar Bag
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The Hobbit Hollow Book Safe
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Samurai Sword Bookends
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Blueberry Cheesecake Multi-wick Candle
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Mermaid Tail Wool Blanket
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Sleeping Grizzly Bear Beanbag
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Video Game Controller Soaps
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Catnip Joints
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Catnip Felt Fortune Cookies Cat Toys
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Chocolate Gun in Real Gun Case
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Bullet Twist Pen
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Purse
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Painted Brick Books
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Video Tape Journal
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Cassette Tape Table
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Camera Lens Travel Mug
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Burrito Yoga Mat Carrier
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Sushi Socks
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Cantaloupe Ceramic Bowl
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Beer Belly Waist Pack
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Bike Balls Tail Light
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Birch Tree Log Pillows
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Skull Fireproof Log
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Glass Baggie
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