Best Novelty
This is the fun drawer: gag gifts, desk oddities, weird science toys, and conversation pieces that exist mostly to make someone laugh or do a double take. The only real buying question is who it is for and whether the joke lands, so think about the recipient's humor and whether it is a one-laugh throwaway or something they will actually keep on the shelf. A great novelty gift is memorable for the right reasons.
48 novelty items tracked, prices checked weekly by Elan Harpaz.
Buying guides
All 47 novelty items
Ordered by our own picks first, then by Amazon rating weighted by review count. Duplicate listings, and colour, size, count and flavour variants of one product, are shown once at the cheapest price we recorded.
CRYSTALYA Abundance and Prosperity Healing Crystals, 100% Authentic, Wooden Gift Box + 50pg EBOOK- Malachite, Pyrite, Citrine, Aventurine, Blue Calcite, Tree Agate, Tiger Eye + Info Guide, Made in USA
Observed
Best for: Someone who wants a ready-to-use starter set
![Premium Amethyst Geode Stone Cluster [1 to 1.5 lb.] - Each Piece is Unique & Natural - Real Raw Healing Crystal Rock from Uruguay - Deep Purple Decoration - FREE Selenite Wand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yPhvJqGyL._SL500_.jpg)
Premium Amethyst Geode Stone Cluster [1 to 1.5 lb.] - Each Piece is Unique & Natural - Real Raw Healing Crystal Rock from Uruguay - Deep Purple Decoration - FREE Selenite Wand
Observed
Best for: A statement display piece for a shelf or desk
New Age 1 X Stone Pyramid - Amethyst 25-30MM
Observed
Best for: A low-cost first crystal or stocking stuffer
Godzilla Garden Gnome Statue, Outdoor Lawn & Yard Monster Figurine Sculpture Decorations, Funny Housewarming Gag Gift
Observed
I find this much funnier than it has any right to be. Perfect for the neighbor who thinks garden gnomes are too wholesome.
Executive Sandbox - Beach Break - Mini Desktop Set - Stress Relieving Office Decor - Includes 5” x 5” Sandbox,10 Island Accessories, and Fine Sand
Observed
The grown-up version of doodling in the margins. I would set one on a coworker's desk for the friend who badly needs a vacation.
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Shakespearean Insults Coffee Mug - Shakespeare's Wittiest and Meanest Insults - Comes in a Fun Gift Box, 14 oz.
Observed
A literary gag I would actually use every morning. Perfect for the English teacher or the friend who insults you affectionately.
Gifts & Decor 12615 Playful Elephant Wine Holder, Multicolor
Observed
A bit kitschy and very likable. I would set this out for an animal lover who keeps wine on the counter.
Funny Garden Gnome on a Throne, Durable Ceramic Statue Decoration, Weather-Proof Outdoor Gnomes for Yard Lawn Garden Decor, Housewarming Gag Gift - 9.5" Tall
Observed
Every garden deserves one ruler, and this little guy clearly thinks it is him. A cheerful gag for a gnome-loving friend.
EISCO Premium Hand Crafted Beaker Mug, Thick Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, 16.9oz (500mL) Capacity - Large Size - Pint Glass or Coffee Mug Sized
Observed
I love a mug that doubles as a chemistry flex. Great for the lab nerd who measures their espresso in milliliters.
Handmade Glass Klein Bottle
Observed
A bottle with no inside that is also microwave safe is the funniest sentence in this whole catalog. The math nerd in your life needs one.
Applied Magnets Magnetic Ferrofluid -2oz- 60ML Bottle, Great for Science Projects
Observed
Genuinely cool to play with if you have a strong magnet handy. I would aim this at the hobbyist or curious kid (over 12) who loves a messy experiment.
Tablecraft 1 X Coca Cola Wall Mount Bottle Opener and Coca Cola (Coke) Bottle Cap Catcher Set
Observed
I like this one for the soda-fountain nostalgia. A charming pick for a home bar or a Coca-Cola fan who actually drinks from glass bottles.
All 48 novelty items we track
Price, then the date we observed it.
- CRYSTALYA Abundance and Prosperity Healing Crystals $35.35
- Premium Amethyst Geode Stone Cluster [1 to 1.5 lb.] - Each Piece is Unique & Natural - Real Raw Healing Crystal Rock from Uruguay - Deep Purple Decoration - FREE Selenite Wand $51.99
- New Age 1 X Stone Pyramid - Amethyst 25-30MM $8.99
- Bullshit Button – The Official Hilarious BS Button with Sound Effects & Flashing Light – Perfect Gag Gift for Friends $8.98
- Godzilla Garden Gnome Statue $26.99
- The Original Toilet Mug - Funny Coffee Cup - 12 Oz $15.99
- Carnaval Green Army Man Bottle Opener - Funny Bartender Compatible $6.99
- Suncatcher - Rainbow Prism Axicon Window Sun Catcher - These Suncatchers are Great for Feng Shui $21.95
- Kikkerland Solar Powered Rainbow Maker – Prism Suncatcher $50.00
- GloFX Ultimate Diffraction Glasses - Black - 3D Prism Effect EDM Rainbow $17.99
- Executive Sandbox - Beach Break - Mini Desktop Set - Stress Relieving Office Decor - Includes 5” x 5” Sandbox $12.99
- The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Shakespearean Insults Coffee Mug - Shakespeare's Wittiest and Meanest Insults - Comes in a Fun Gift Box $19.95
- V for Vendetta Mask $8.99
- BigMouth Inc. Funny Farting Bank with Fart Sound $19.99
- Tech Tools Stress Buster Desktop Punching Bag - Suctions to Your Desk $27.95
- Accoutrements Dashboard Jesus $8.99
- Funny Party Hats Fortune Teller Miracle Fish -144 Fortune Telling Fish $15.39
- Amlong Crystal Iridescent Pyramid - Rainbow Colors 2.5 Inches Tall with Gift Box $11.98
- Funny Garden Gnome on a Throne $21.99
- Gifts & Decor 12615 Playful Elephant Wine Holder $31.95
- Steampunk Victorian Style Goggles with Compass Design & Ocular Loupe $24.99
- Steampunk Victorian Style Goggles with Compass Design & Ocular Loupe $22.99
- KC Hawaii Leilani Dashboard Hula Doll Playing Ukulele Green 7 inch $18.50
- 3 Small Venus Flytraps - Fly Trap - (Dionaea Muscipula) Carnivorous Plant 3 Inch Pot $17.99
- Handmade Glass Klein Bottle $94.00
- Magnetic Hourglass Decorative Sand Timer for Desk Decoration | Iron base with magnet $14.99
- Rasta Imposta Giraffe Costume $50.93
- Kikkerland Magnetic Decision Maker $15.00
- Westminster Hand Boilers (Colors May Vary) $11.99
- EISCO Premium Hand Crafted Beaker Mug $18.79
- Antique Gear Wing Steampunk Pin - Molded Metal Pin with Gear and Wing Design $2.99
- Accoutrements Inflatable Unicorn Horn for Cats $7.60
- Tablecraft 1 X Coca Cola Wall Mount Bottle Opener and Coca Cola (Coke) Bottle Cap Catcher Set $28.50
- Lock N' Load Gun Alarm Clock Target Alarm Clock Creative Clock （Black） $33.99
- Taurus Crystals Gift Set $25.99
- Willy Shaped Pasta - Rude Food - Penis Pasta $17.69
- Forum Novelties Ghoulish Garden $29.99
- Mcphee Finger Hands $6.20
- Applied Magnets Magnetic Ferrofluid -2oz- 60ML Bottle $22.99
- Build-On Brick Mug - BPA-free 12oz Coffee Mug $37.95
- Jet Orgone Pyramid Chakra Protection Pyramid with Quartz Energy Point Reiki Charged Energy Generator Resist Stress $16.99
- BEY Berk Decision Maker $23.50
- Custom Giant Beer Mug 27.5 Ounces Personalized Beer Stein $24.00
- Yoga Poses Figurines by Basic Spirit $16.00
- Hawaiian Hula Chicken Mini Dashboard Doll $18.79
- Bubble Gum Cigarettes 24 count $29.91
- OZIS 23.6’’ Large Inflatable Planets Solar System LED Inflatable Mars Planet Balloons for EducationalInstitution/Planetarium/Store/Church/Club Decoration $73.49
- Brass Sand Timer Hourglass Key Chain - Approx 4 Seconds $27.84
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good gag gift?
The best ones are an inside joke made physical: specific enough to feel personal, harmless enough to be funny, and cheap enough that nobody minds it is silly. Bonus points if it is genuinely usable, like a funny mug someone actually drinks from.
Are novelty items worth buying?
As a keepsake or a laugh, yes; as a daily-use product, manage expectations. Read the reviews to tell the well-made oddities from the flimsy ones that break after the first chuckle.