There’s a fine line between bizarre and brilliant, and the internet walks that line daily. Amazon in particular is filled with odd products that make you wonder, “Who asked for this?” — and then you check the reviews and realize, “Oh. Everyone.” When people think outside the box, they often end up creating products that solve problems, streamline routines, and infuse your day with a little more joy. These weird-ass things on Amazon have near-perfect reviews because they’re so damn clever.
Cute figurines that make your toilet bolts so much better
These bolt covers replace the old, boring caps on your toilet bowl with cute figurines in designs including turtles, frogs, whales, or mushrooms. Since they’re made from ceramic with a wide-diameter cut-out, they’re easy to clean, they’re compatible with most bowls, and they match the porcelain for a polished look.
- Available styles: 9
Vent clips that add color & sparkle to your car
Sold in six color options, these vent clips add charm and sparkle to your vehicle with their heart-shaped rhinestone design. Made from aluminum, they’re easy to slip onto most vent slats in most cars thanks to their flexible clips, but you can also attach them to fans, filing cabinets, humidifiers, lockers, and wire shelves.
- Available styles: 6
A pore-cleaning tool that’s so satisfying
Rechargeable with four ultrasonic modes, this skin spatula vibrates and scrapes to remove blackheads, whiteheads, sebum, and impurities from your pores. It also comes with two textured silicone sleeves that slip over the metal spatula to cleanse and exfoliate. “It gets so much gunk out of my nose,” said one reviewer who uses it weekly. “Such a satisfying feeling.”
- Available styles: 3
Magnetic storage racks that attach to appliances
Low on cabinet space? These magnetic racks create four new shelves of storage on your metal appliances without any drilling or damage. Each one is sturdy enough to hold up to 8 pounds of spices, oils, and other ingredients, and they have movable hooks for utensils and oven mitts. You can also attach them to your washing machine to hold detergent.
- Available styles: 20
A couch caddy that secures drinks, snacks & more
With a 4.6-star overall rating after hundreds of reviewers, this couch caddy is clearly a novel invention that’s useful, too. Using a sponge insert with cutouts and a non-slip bottom, it holds mugs, cups, bottles, snacks, remote controls, and devices, even if you don’t have access to an end table. “I love this thing!” said one reviewer who called it “sturdy” and “functional.”
- Available styles: 9
A magnetic wristband that keeps materials handy
My dad is super handy, but he hates going up and down a ladder to grab materials, so I gifted him one of these magnetic wristbands. It secures around the arm with an adjustable velcro strap, and its sturdy magnets clasp onto drill bits, screws, nails, and other small metal items to keep them handy. It’s also made from stretchy, breathable mesh for comfort.
Steam masks that self-heat for soothing relaxation
Treat yourself to up to an hour of warm, soothing relaxation, wherever you happen to be. These steam masks self-heat up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit as soon as you open them, hydrating dry eyes and relieving tension without cords, batteries, or microwaves. Choose from several aromatherapeutic scents, including lavender, chamomile, rose, or sweet orange.
- Available styles: 9
A keychain that holds extra hair ties
“This is a must-have for all your bags,” one reviewer said about this hair-tie keychain, which is an “easy way to hold onto and access your hair ties.” It clips onto your keys, purse, or backpack and stores up to three standard ponytail holders — without having to wear them around your wrist. Each one comes with three free hair ties.
- Available styles: 3
A squishy, rechargeable night-light that changes colors
Satisfyingly squishy and surprisingly practical, this kitty night-light is made from silicone with an LED that turns on when you press it. It also comes with a remote control so you can choose between five brightness levels and 16 color options — and since it’s wireless, it’ll come in handy during power outages and when navigating to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
- Available styles: 5
Adorable macaron cases for pills & jewelry
Store your meds, jewelry, or supplements in style with these adorable macaron cases. Big enough to hold several pills at once, they come in a 16-pack of eight different colors, and you can use them to store jewelry and coins, too. According to reviewers, they’re super realistic, and they actually stay closed in your bag.
Vivid, long-lasting tattoo markers for kids or adults
These tattoo markers aren’t just for kids (though they are skin-safe and non-toxic). “I'm not a teenager, but creativity knows no age limits,” wrote one adult reviewer who uses them and loves them. The set includes eight markers with vivid, water-resistant ink that dries fast and lasts for days, plus 10 stencils for easy, neat designs.
A sleek, magnetic cable holder I use next to my bed
I have one of these Smartish cable wranglers on my bedside table, and it’s so handy when it comes to keeping my phone charger from slipping behind the furniture. Its powerful magnet holds most cables automatically, but it also comes with two magnetic cable collars for all types of wires. The linen-wrapped exterior (available in seven colors) also looks sleek and stylish in my bedroom.
- Available sizes: Medium — Large
- Available styles: 7
A mesmerizing desk toy for silent fidgeting
“Everyone loves these things at my house!” said one reviewer who called this kinetic desk toy “fun to play with” and “totally silent.” Its smooth-spinning bearings rotate fast with minimal friction, while its metallic spiral design creates a mesmerizing effect that helps you focus your attention and fidget without distracting anyone else.
- Available styles: 11
Tablets that refresh & descale your washing machine without scrubbing
Contrary to popular belief, your washing machine doesn’t clean itself. These cleaning tablets foam up to descale hard water, remove grime from the drum, and clean dirt and unwanted odors you can’t see. They’re compatible with most high-efficiency, front-load, and top-load washing machines, and the formula is eco-friendly and septic-safe.
A casting kit to make a custom hand statue
This casting kit comes with everything you need to make a custom statue of a couple’s hands, and it’s racked up over 34,000 five-star ratings because it’s fun and easy to use. The kit includes a bucket, molding powder, casting stone, a table cover, and detailing tools to perfect your work. Some reviewers also use it to make molds of their baby’s feet, or you can get an extra-large kit for the whole family.
- Available styles: 2
A mini waffle maker that never fails me
I whip out this Dash mini waffle maker every time I’m craving waffles, and it’s never failed me. (I’ve also used it to make quick brownies and potato hash browns.) It heats up in minutes, automatically turns off when the batter is done cooking, has non-stick plates that are a breeze to clean, and fits easily in my tiny kitchen.
- Available styles: 6
Glitter markers that automatically outline your creations
These glitter markers automatically outline your words and doodles with a colorful border, making your DIY creations look so much more polished. They’re also non-toxic and compatible with most materials, including paper, wood, glass, fabric, and plastic. “The ink flow is perfect and the quality is unmatched,” one reviewer raved.
- Available styles: 4
A wine-bottle holder that’s also a brainteaser
Gift this bottle puzzle to the person who loves both wine and brainteasers, or use it to discourage yourself from pouring another glass. It’s made from wood with interlocking blocks, beads, and rope, which need to be disassembled in the right order before you can access your drink. According to reviewers, it’s also a sleek-looking conversation starter.
- Available styles: 6
A Bluetooth beanie with a rechargeable flashlight
Rechargeable for up to 10 hours of use and Bluetooth-enabled so it syncs up to your phone, this high-tech beanie is not your average winter hat. Sure, it’s slouchy for style and knit to keep your head warm, but it also plays music directly into your ears and has an optional LED flashlight with three brightness levels to illuminate your way while running, camping, working outside, or tinkering under the hood.
- Available styles: 2
Adorable Lego plants that don’t require any upkeep
Build and display these Lego Botanicals characters for adorable, nature-inspired accents that don’t require any upkeep. The set includes a baby dracaena plant and a baby pilea plant, and while they’re suitable for kids 9 years and older, plenty of adults love them, too: “I have them sitting on my desk at work,” one reviewer said. “I look over and they make me smile.”
An odor-trapping toilet spray in travel bottles
Poo-Pourri is a revolutionary bathroom spray that (when spritzed in the toilet before you go) traps odors underneath the surface of the water, so you can flush them away without a trace. This travel set includes five scents in compact, TSA-approved bottles. That way, you can stash them in your suitcase, purse, and work desk, or you can gift them to everyone as stocking stuffers.
A bubbling charcoal mask that deep cleanses pores
This carbonated charcoal mask goes on black and expands into a bizarre, bubbly foam that aims to cleanse backheads, lift impurities, and absorb excess oil — and according to Amazon buyers, it’s worth every penny. “This mask is sent from heaven,” one reviewer said. “My skin just looks and feels so much cleaner.”
A sunflower lamp that’s rechargeable & cordless
Part lamp, part night-light, part floral arrangement, and part work of art — this cordless sunflower lamp is so many things in one, which is why it’s earned an average 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviewers. A USB-rechargeable battery powers the LED inside the crystal base, which you can adjust with a dimmer and three temperature settings.
- Available styles: 2
Flexible, frozen cups that make shakes, slushies & fraps
Store these slushie maker cups in the freezer for a few hours to chill the hidden ice pack. Then fill them with milk, juice, coffee, or soda and squeeze the silicone cup to create delicious slushies, shakes, and frappuccinos in less than two minutes. The set also includes lids and two-in-one straws that double as spoons.
A fleece scarf that looks like a pharmacy receipt
If you’ve ever marveled at the length of a pharmacy receipt, this CVS-inspired receipt scarf is a funny yet functional stroke of genius. While it’s double-sided with print, bar codes, and numbers for realism, it’s actually made from thick fleece that keeps you warm. Reviewers gave it an overall 4.8-star rating because it’s long, cozy, and hilarious.
A stunning set to perfect your matcha tea ritual
This matcha set provides all the tools you need to perfect a traditional cup of Japanese tea. It includes a hand-carved bamboo whisk, a ceramic whisk holder, a ceramic bowl with a spout, a wooden scoop, and a steel-mesh sifter, all in a green box for gifting or storage. “Absolutely stunning,” said one reviewer. “It’s perfect for my morning matcha ritual.”
Upside-down bottle lids so you can get every last drop
If you’re looking for a brilliant way to cut down on household costs, these Flip-It! lids can help. The squeeze tops come with six adapters and four leak-proof gaskets to fit a huge range of bottles, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, honey, syrup, ketchup, and car wax. The kickstands then hold the bottles upside down, so when you’re ready to use them, you can get every last drop.
- Available styles: 2
A temporary painting board that boosts mindfulness
Everything is temporary, and the Buddha Board embraces life’s impermanence to boost mindfulness, creativity, and stress relief. Using water and the included brush, paint the board to your heart’s desire — until your artwork slowly fades away so you can start over fresh. It’s compact, quiet, and mess-free, making it a convenient fidget toy for your work desk or meditation corner.
A mitten that doubles as a coozie
You no longer have to choose between drinking your favorite beverage and keeping your hand warm and dry. This beer mitten doubles as a glove that warms your fingers and a coozie that wraps around your drink. It’s knit with a stylish chevron pattern, and it fits most cans, bottles, and glasses.
- Available styles: 2
A fun, easy card game for the whole family
In Love Letters, players compete, bluff, and strategize to have their love letter delivered to the Princess before anyone else. “Easy to learn and so much fun to play!” said one reviewer whose four kids break this card game out several times a month. It’s suitable for two to six people (10 years and up) and has a quick playtime of 15 minutes.
Fuzzy hedgehog towels that dry your hands fast
Thanks to their spherical shape and adorable hedgehog design, these fuzzy ball towels look more like decor than linens. That said, since they’re made with spongey chenille fibers that absorb moisture, they’re a quick and easy way to dry your hands — and they come with free adhesive hooks so you can hang them on just about any surface.
- Available styles: 5
A Sealer That Keeps Wine Fresh & Champagne Bubbly
Don’t let that unfinished bottle go to waste. With a quick twist, this airtight sealer fits most bottles of wine and champagne to lock in freshness and bubbles for a week — or more: “I had a bottle of champagne in the refrigerator for almost a month and when I opened it back up, it was like I was opening a brand new bottle!” one reviewer said. It also prevents spills during storage.
- Available styles: 3
A duster that cleans fan blades without a ladder
“Where has this wonderful duster been all my life?” said one reviewer who can now clean all their fans and air vents in minutes and without getting a ladder. This reusable duster has a microfiber head that clings to debris and splits in the center to clean both sides of your fan blades at once. It also comes with a telescoping pole that reaches up to 49 inches long, and the head comes off for machine-washing.
- Available styles: 14
A bathtub mat that boosts safety & scrubs your feet
This non-slip mat boosts traction to improve safety — and its loofah-like material scrubs the bottom of your feet without you having to bend down. Unlike stickers, it has a rubber back that stays put without damaging your tub or shower, and unlike fabric mats, it self-drains and dries quickly to prevent the growth of bacteria, unwanted odors, and mildew.
- Available styles: 15
Tiny soot sprites to personalize your car
Available in four colors and designs, these tiny soot sprites add some whimsical personality to your car. They’re made from resin (which can handle heat, cold, and sun), and they’re easy to install on your mirror, dashboard, or vents with the double-sided adhesive pads. “I originally got these to put on my rear view mirror,” one reviewer said. “But then I also put one on my instrument cluster, the radio at work, my husband's truck. And they stay!”
- Available styles: 4
A portable picnic table that holds wine & snacks
Wine and dine wherever you go with this portable picnic table. It’s made from durable yet lightweight bamboo with magnetic legs that secure flat for portability, but when propped open, the cut-outs hold your wine glasses and bottle while the flat surface gives you plenty of space for cheese, snacks, or dessert. It’s great for the park or beach, but it works just as well for breakfast in bed.
An insulated tumbler that keeps your drink chilled
Insulated technology isn’t just for water bottles, and this cocktail tumbler proves it. While it’s shaped like a martini or margarita glass, it’s made from shatterproof stainless steel and uses double-wall vacuum insulation to keep your drink chilled for up to 10 hours. It also has a splash-resistant lid, a padded base, and a sweatproof exterior in 11 color options.
- Available styles: 11
Hangers that hold up to 10 tanks, bras, or camis
Instead of slanted bars that slip, these wooden hangers have swiveling hooks that turn up at the ends with snag-resistant caps. As a result, each one holds up to 10 tank tops, camis, bras, or spaghetti-strap dresses, so you can maximize storage space in your closet while browsing your whole collection — and without having to pick them up off the floor.
- Available styles: 2
A gel-padded grocery bag carrier that’s a “lifesaver”
“Makes a HUGE difference! Absolute lifesaver!” one reviewer raved about the Click & Carry. “No more struggling to carry all the bags up to the second floor.” It’s curved and padded with soft gel to cushion your hand or your shoulder, and its clip-in design evenly distributes up to 100 pounds of weight so you can comfortably carry several shopping bags, totes, or paint cans at once.
- Available styles: 6
A wooden toothpick dispenser that looks like a bee
“This thing is so cute and such great quality,” one reviewer said about this toothpick holder. Whittled from black walnut and German beech wood, it looks like an adorable bee that sits on your table or countertop — and when you tip it to the side, it dispenses individual toothpicks like stingers. You can also prop it up and unscrew the lid to display all the toothpicks at once.
Magnetic visor clips that hold your glasses
Slip these well-rated sunglasses holders over just about any visor in just about any car, and the magnetic clasp will secure just about any pair of glasses in an accessible yet out-of-the-way spot. They’re wrapped in soft leather that comes in five color options, either matching or contrasting the upholstery.
- Available styles: 5
A word clock that’s a unique work of art
This square word clock is a timekeeping piece and a work of art in one. USB-powered and available in copper or rose gold, it displays the time by illuminating specific words with an LED. It has over 3,900 five-star ratings, and one reviewer called it “beautiful,” “unique,” and a “conversation piece.”
- Available styles: 2
A gadget that boils, retrieves & serves your eggs
Cook, retrieve, store, and serve your eggs in this adorable yet functional Egguins kitchen gadget. Six eggs slip into the penguins’ bellies so they’re protected while you’re soft- or hard-boiling them — and when they’re done, you simply pick up the long handle, let the excess water drip through the drainage holes, and transport the eggs in one fell swoop. It’s made from heat-resistant material, and it comes in a bear design, too.
- Available styles: 2
A wearable blanket reviewers never want to take off
One reviewer describes this wearable blanket as “a Snuggie on steroids, but without any of the negative side effects (unless you count never wanting to leave your house again as a negative).” It’s warm and plush for comfort, oversized to fit anyone, washable to keep it clean, and has sleeves so it stays put while you type, scroll, sip, or binge-watch. It even has a large front pocket to store your phone or keep your hands cozy.
- Available styles: 30
Heat-resistant pot handles that look like pasta
Thanks to these pot holders, you can drain your pasta (or anything else) without accident. While they look like butterfly-shaped noodles, they’re actually made from heat-resistant silicone that insulates your fingers and creates a secure grip around most cookware handles. They’re also food-safe, BPA-free, and dishwasher-friendly.
- Available styles: 4
A blobfish stress toy that’ll make you smile
“This little guy just makes you smile,” one reviewer wrote about this blobfish stress toy, which is “squishy” and makes for a “perfect desk friend.” It fits in the palm of your hand and is made from quiet, odor-free thermoplastic rubber, so you can squish, stretch, and squeeze your worries away without disturbing your coworkers.
A gadget that safely opens envelopes
Say goodbye to paper cuts once and for all. This electric letter opener uses a micro switch to activate the hidden rotary cutter, which slices open the tops of your envelopes safely and with minimal effort on your part. It’s also compact enough to fit in your desk drawer, and it’s USB-rechargeable for up to 1,200 cuts on a single charge.
- Available styles: 4
A fidget roller that’s quiet, tactile & satisfying
Roll, squeeze, flip, and fidget your way to peace, focus, and mental clarity with the ONO roller. Its handheld design is portable and quiet, and the rollers have a soft, matte texture that’s tactile and satisfying. “It has really helped me cut down on biting my nails and reduce periods of anxiety,” one reviewer said. Get it in your choice of 11 colors and mini, junior, and full sizes.
- Available styles: 11
The travel pillow you didn’t know you needed
Reviewers are “obsessed” with this hooded travel pillow, calling it “the pillow [they] didn’t know [they] needed.” The dense foam supports your neck while you snooze, the roomy hood covers your eyes, and the drawstring lets you adjust the fit. You can also remove the silky-soft cover for washing, and the set comes with foam earplugs and a bag for portability.
- Available styles: 6
A hardcover book filled with weird trivia
Love weird facts? Odd trivia? Obscure pop culture references? The Book of Unusual Knowledge has over 700 pages of factoids about animals, movies, TV, art, American history, and urban legends. It’s also a great gift for curious minds, since it comes in a lay-flat hardcover that looks great on a bookshelf or coffee table.
An ice tray that makes a litter of 10 kitty cubes
Cat lovers, rejoice: You can now make a litter of 10 cat-shaped ice cubes in this cat-shaped ice cube tray, which has an average 4.5-star rating from thousands of reviewers. Its slim design fits in most freezers, and its plastic construction is durable for long-term use, somewhat flexible for ice removal, and dishwasher-safe to keep it clean.
Solar honeybee lights that are “absolutely adorable”
What’s all the buzz about with these honeybee solar lights? For one, they’re “absolutely adorable,” according to reviewers. For another, they’re weather-resistant and waterproof for outdoor use, and they have a solar panel on a stake that absorbs sunlight during the day and senses darkness to automatically turn them on at night. That way, you don’t have to worry about cords, chargers, batteries, or switches.
A turtle statue with solar-powered faux succulents
Multicolored faux succulents grow out of this turtle statue’s shell, and when the sun goes down, they illuminate your garden with bright LEDs. Since the statue is made from polyresin for weather-resistance and the lights are solar-powered, it’s a low-maintenance way to add whimsy to your outdoor space — which explains why it has an average 4.5-star rating from over 16,000 reviewers.
- Available styles: 5
A keychain filled with maximum-strength pepper spray
A bestseller with an average 4.7-star rating from over 111,000 reviewers, this pepper spray keychain is something buyers hope they don’t have to use, but are glad they have — and some reviewers said that it saved their lives. The rings clip onto your keys or bag, while the thumb-activated dispenser contains 10 seconds of continuous, maximum-strength pepper spray to fight off attackers.
- Available styles: 12
A rechargeable air pump that fits in your hand
Inflate and deflate air mattresses, sleeping pads, pool floats, vacuum storage bags, travel pillows, and blow-up pools with this mini electric air pump that fits in the palm of your hand. It’s rechargeable with a powerful lithium battery that can inflate up to 16 sleeping pads on one charge, and it doubles as a flashlight with three modes.
- Available styles: 3
