Finding the next unique gift can be quite a chore. It's been said that it's not the gift that counts, but the thought behind it. Still, we always strive to find that one gift that really sets someone over the top. You want that person to laugh or smile when the gift is revealed. You say to yourself, "how can I possibly give the same ironing board cover or kitchenware set every year?" If your ready to find the next great thing and really want to put some thought behind it, these gift ideas just might be what your looking for. We took the time to scour the internet and find find some of the most unusual and fascinating gifts money can buy.
Now we all know that the
custom bobblehead and figurine is a one of a kind gift (wink,wink), but there are many other personalized unique gifts you've probably never thought or heard of.
Personalized Hand Made Puppets
If you grew up watching the Muppet Show or Sesame Street, then your going to love this. You can actually have a
custom puppet made for yourself or loved one. They begin as blocks of rubber that are hand sculpted and crafted to given specifications. The material used to cover the puppet is a fine textured fleece. Don't worry, it's not actual animal fur! Creations include anything from caricature type puppets, to mythical figures and characters. You just send your photos or idea, and they take it from there. These gifts are perfect for the child at heart and if you really put your imagination to work, you can come up with a really creative gift.
Gifts For Laughs
We've all seen some crazy, sometimes even obnoxious gag gifts before (whoopi cushion, the old fly in ice gag or shocking hand buzzer), but you haven't seen them all! For the individual who loves a good laugh and have a great sense of humor, these kind of gifts may be just what your looking for. Find anything from a
ceramic toilet coffee mug, ice cream cone shaped shower cap or Barack Obama face mask, to car headlight eyelashes, ladybug shaped kitchen timers and even bathroom games such as the potty putter. And who can forget the ever so popular fake lottery tickets! You may want to think twice before giving one of these. It'll either make the person laugh or have a fit!
Personalized Gifts
A personalized gift is a great way to go beyond giving the traditional gift and finding something of more sentimental value. There have been many products available for personalization over the years and the options continue to grow. Some of the well known gifts include personalized t-shirts, caps and coffee mugs. If you really look, you can find some really interesting things to create that may not have been considered. There's something for any occasion whether it be a customized rag doll for your daughter's birthday,
custom embroidered pillows or throw for an anniversary, even custom t-shirts and bandannas for your pet. There are literally hundreds of personal gifts to give that will have a lasting impression.
Custom Action Figures
For the person that loves to collect action figures and sculptures, they can now create their very own completely
custom action figure. Just send a few head shot images, and using 3-D technology they can actually reconstruct or render your face onto a custom doll made of a hard resin material. They can be built in various sizes with full articulation and they can be made entirely custom, or just have just the custom head placed on a pre-made body such as a G.I. Joe action figure or Barbie doll. You can even have them clothed in your desired attire. If you ever wanted to be a superhero, now is your chance!
Realistic Dolls
Dolls have come a long way since Raggedy Ann and Cabbage Patch Kids. You can find
dolls that are customized based off of the photos submitted. Choose eye color, hair type, clothing and accessories. They're great for going beyond the traditional doll and giving a gift that's personalized and has a likeness to your child. Not only can custom dolls be found for children, but there are
dolls for the collector as well. These dolls are vinyl handcrafted pieces that capture the very essence of a newborn child. Everything from the toes and fingers, to hair and facial expressions. You can purchase a pre-made doll or have one custom made of your own child based on your photos. The likeness of these dolls are very impressive.
