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56 Peculiar Party Essentials

Offbeat Items to Help You Throw the Craziest Bash

— April 28, 2011 — Art & Design
Parties seem to always be the same -- red beer cups, less-than-exciting dishware and typical music. If you're tired of the same-old bash like I am, look to this list of peculiar party essentials. You'll find a mishmash of bizarre and offbeat items that will make your party the talk of the town (finally).

Try a blow-up version of Twister, slip on an LED cocktail dress and get advice on your party music mix from strangers online. (Strangers can surprise you by how much they care, especially when it comes to party music.) Today's party-goers want more than a yawn-inducing board game and a plastic cup.

To go down in party history, flip through this top list of peculiar party essentials before you start planning your next shindig.
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Charity Party Art
Charity Party Art
The Confetti System Knot Ornament Raises Donations for Japan Tragedy Relief
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Crowdsourced Party Playlists
Crowdsourced Party Playlists
SongVote Lets Members Collaborate on a Party Song Sequence
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Lush Lotteries
Lush Lotteries
The Wanted Drinking Bingo Game Won't Bore Your Party Guests
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Scenester Party Games
Scenester Party Games
Sophomore NYC SS 2011 Collection is Unveiled with a Game of Truth or Dare
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Cocktail Concoction Apps
Cocktail Concoction Apps
The Top Shelf App Makes Mixes With Whatever You Have On-Hand
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Potato Chip Trees
Potato Chip Trees
The Kazuhito Ishida 'Poteki' Puts Your Snacks in a Fun Display
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Ice-Breaker Beakers
Ice-Breaker Beakers
The Friendly ‘Hello My Name Is… Pint Glass'
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Champagne-Carrying Plates
Champagne-Carrying Plates
The Happy Dish by Elena Pogliani Stores Your Glass of Bubbly
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48
Party Picture Takers
Party Picture Takers
Sony's Party Shot Relieves Us of Designated Photog Duties
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Health Guide Cups
Health Guide Cups
The Beer Nutrition Pint Glass has the Info of Your Favourite Drink
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Willy Wonka Party Invites
Willy Wonka Party Invites
Playboy Golden Tickets are Every Man's Dream Come True
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Cherry-Topped Glasses
Cherry-Topped Glasses
The Party Glass Keeps Your Drink from Sadly Spilling
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Flushable Party Tumblers
Flushable Party Tumblers
Toilet Shot Glasses Will Keep You in the Bathroom All Night Long
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Pocket Party Accessories
Pocket Party Accessories
Bottle Bongs Make it Easy for you to Drink Fast
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Nighttime Sports Games
Nighttime Sports Games
This Illuminated Bocce Ball Set Allows You to Play in the Dark
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Built-In Bucket Furniture
Built-In Bucket Furniture
The Garden Party Table by Alain Gilles
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Explosive Party Starters
Explosive Party Starters
Bombs Away Shot Glasses Will Get You Bombed
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Classy Cooler Platters
Classy Cooler Platters
Champagne Dish by EUN Design Serves Up the Perfect Plate of Apps & Booze
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Glowing Drink Platters
Glowing Drink Platters
The LED Multi-Colored Serving Tray Turns Any Party into a Hip Hotspot
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Boozey Bar Lighting
Boozey Bar Lighting
London's Coquine Bar Features Originally Crafted Decanterlights
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Chilly Beverage Sippers
Chilly Beverage Sippers
These Ice Straws Keep Your Drink Cool
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Party-Promoting Papercrafts
Party-Promoting Papercrafts
'Folia De Papel' is a Paper-Friendly Way to Party
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Sleek White Turntables
Sleek White Turntables
The Modek Finish CLUB Deluxe Turntable is Aesthetically Pleasing
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Celebratory Music Makers
Celebratory Music Makers
The Denon 100th Anniversary Turntable is Ready to Party
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Psychedelic Mug Rugs
Psychedelic Mug Rugs
Kaleidoscope Coasters Keep Your Drinks Groovy and Your Table Clean
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Gamer Drink-Chillers
Gamer Drink-Chillers
The Pal Pac-Man Ice Cube Tray Brings the Arcade to Cooling Beverages
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Bathing Celeb Tea Bags
Bathing Celeb Tea Bags
The Sex, Tea and Rock ‘N' Roll Set Brings On the Party Mood
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Tiny Dessert Devices
Tiny Dessert Devices
The Mini Cupcake Maker Bakes Cute Sweets
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See-Through Tabletops
See-Through Tabletops
Nendo's Transparent Table is a Whimsical Piece of Furniture
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Boozey Illuminators
Boozey Illuminators
Budweiser Bottle Party Lights Keep the Party Going All Night Long
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Mega-Sound iPod Docks
Mega-Sound iPod Docks
The Block Rocker is the Ultimate Sound System for Party Music
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Harmonious Shot Glasses
Harmonious Shot Glasses
Yin-Yang Shot Glasses Bring Peace to Bomb Shots
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Edible Pinatas
Edible Pinatas
Waste-Free Party Favors
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Vampiric Drink Chillers
Vampiric Drink Chillers
The Vampire Fang Ice Cube Tray Makes for an Eerie Evening
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LED Cocktail Frocks
LED Cocktail Frocks
Selfridges Sells the 'K Dress' by CuteCircuit to Make You Shine
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Non-Slip Serving Dishes
Non-Slip Serving Dishes
Lappers Dining Trays are Perfect for Clumsy People
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Collapsible Barbecues
Collapsible Barbecues
Paul Jr. Designs' Coleman RoadTrip Grill is Perfect for Summer Adventures
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Cap-Catching Bottle Openers
Cap-Catching Bottle Openers
Stefano Di Lollo Keeps Parties Clean and Cap Free
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Alcoholic Throwback Carriers
Alcoholic Throwback Carriers
The Galvanized Metal 6-Pack Caddy Modernizes the 50s Milkman
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Diamond Dice Sets
Diamond Dice Sets
The Blackout Collection Creates Stunning Accent Pieces
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Portable Picnic Tables
Portable Picnic Tables
The Tailgate Wooden Picnic Table Can be Folded into a Suitcase
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Deluxe Grilling Devices
Deluxe Grilling Devices
The Grill N Chill Tailgater is the Ultimate BBQ Party on Wheels
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Individual Dinner Party Sets
Individual Dinner Party Sets
The Mini-Woks are an Entertaining Fiasco Waiting to Happen
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Fruit Bowl Branches
Fruit Bowl Branches
Pick Your Food Straight from the Tree with the 'Mangier' by Smarin
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Futuristic LP Players
Futuristic LP Players
The Portable LP Player Concept by Charlie Pyott
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11
Joint-Rolling Apps
Joint-Rolling Apps
Roll Your Own App Teaches You How to Make Your Own Spliffs
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Upchucking Condiment Canisters
Upchucking Condiment Canisters
The Queasy Mr. Creosote Vomiting Sauce Dispenser
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Guest-Conscious Seating
Guest-Conscious Seating
The Shair Multi Purpose Chair Will Leave No One Left Standing
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Disguised Dinnerware
Disguised Dinnerware
The Eleve Dishes by Tresypico Makes Spaces Functionally Funky
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Turntable Docks
Turntable Docks
The iPad iDJ Music Mixing Station Lets You Spin Like a Pro
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Dessert-Icing Devices
Dessert-Icing Devices
The Mischer'Traxler Automatic Cake Decorator Makes for Labor-Saving Baking
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Super Quick Beer Coolers
Super Quick Beer Coolers
90 Second Beer Chiller Was Made for Absent Minded Beer Buyers
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Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
Neon Hat Concept by the Mateusz Sypien Will Make You Stand Out
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Collapsible Cups
Collapsible Cups
The Stylish and Packable Travel Wine Glass Will Change the Way You Drink
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Multi-purpose Glasses
Multi-purpose Glasses
Interchangeable Glassware by Utopik Design Lab
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Blow-Up Party Pastimes
Blow-Up Party Pastimes
The Inflatable Outdoor Color Dot Game Brings Twister to Turf
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