Novelty item

Novelty item

A novelty item is a small manufactured adornment, especially a personal adornment.

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Novelty item

This term covers a range of small manufactured goods, such as

Novelty items are generally devices that do not fit into another category such as gadgets, by virtue of being impractical, but this distinction is often blurred. Toys for adults are generally classed as novelties.

A fake gun that shoots out a "BANG!" flag and a cigarette lighter that shoots water

History

The French mathematician and astronomer Pierre Hérigone (1580-1643) describes a novelty item that was a camera obscura in the form of a goblet. Hérigone's goblet-camera obscura was http://www.precinemahistory.net/1650.htm]

One of the most popular novelty items in recent history was the Singing Big Mouth Billy Bass, manufactured by Gemmy Industries. It is rumoured that over 20 million original pieces were sold in 12 months during 2000 and 2001. The total amount of copies or knock offs sold is said to be greater than that.

List of novelty items

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