Gift Ideas for a Friend: Quirky & Unusual
12 top-rated quirky & unusual gifts for a friend, from $6 to $40. Our picks include The Screaming Goat (Book & Figure), Crochet Potato Doll with Positive Card and DEARMINE Positive Dinosaur Jar with 60 Affirma.
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The Screaming Goat (Book & Figure)
Press it, and it screams just like the internet-famous goat.
Crochet Potato Doll with Positive Card
This tiny crocheted potato doll leans into a viral internet-gift trend, pairing a soft, silly plush with a genuinely encouraging card.
DEARMINE Positive Dinosaur Jar with 60 Affirmation Cards
A jar of 60 dinosaur-themed affirmation cards, one cheerful message to pull each day.
Onietoiy 32-Step Wooden Mystery Puzzle Box
A solid beech puzzle box with a 32-step opening sequence and a hidden compartment for a small gift.
Fuggler Powerpuff Girls 9-Inch Plush (Blossom) by ZURU
A 9-inch Powerpuff Girls Blossom plush from ZURU's Fuggler line, known for its human-like teeth.
Lumsburry Build-on Brick Coffee Mug
A plastic mug with studded sides for snapping on building bricks, with a set of bricks included.
MAMAGIFTREE Handmade Crochet Pickle, Birthday Gift for a Sister
A handmade crochet pickle sold as a birthday gift for a big or little sister.
DR DINGUS YODELING PICKLE | Sings Dill-lightful Yodel Song
A singing, yodeling pickle novelty toy.
Banana Phone Bluetooth Handset
A 9-inch yellow banana that pairs with a phone over Bluetooth to take real calls, and doubles as a small speaker.
Affirmation Cards for Women — 120 Cards, 6 Themes
A deck of 120 positive affirmation cards across 6 themes, for a daily mindfulness ritual.
Jellycat Amuseables Espresso Cup Plush, 4 inches
A tiny smiling espresso cup plush from Jellycat, about 4 inches, made for collecting.
Joker Greeting Endless Birthday Card
A birthday card that never stops singing — until they finally rip it open.
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