{"id":22261,"date":"2020-04-23T23:18:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T15:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=22261"},"modified":"2023-04-12T15:35:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T07:35:17","slug":"bizarre-vending-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/bizarre-vending-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Unorthodox Things Sold in Vending Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"

The person who thought of the vending machine<\/strong> is a genius for two simple reasons: you don\u2019t need to hire personnel to man a vending machine like you would need for a store, and it keeps things in stock and available for the masses 24\/7. While most vending machines you are used to would dispense coffee, soft drinks, packaged food, and snacks, these days we can find a lot more variety being offered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s for convenience, practicality, or to drive a concept or an idea home, here are 40 things you probably don\u2019t expect to find in a vending machine, but now can<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Live Crabs<\/h3>\n

Who would have thought that we\u2019d see the day when crabs can be made available in vending machines? And they are alive! Grab one on the go if you are in China.<\/p>\n

Source: The Atlantic<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Ice cream<\/h3>\n

I scream, you scream, we scream for ice cream in a machine. This one is from Japan, but you might have come across the ones from Ben and Jerry\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Source: Wikimedia<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Pizza (cooked)<\/h3>\n

Want to get a steaming hot 9-inch pizza within 3 minutes? Then, keep a lookout for a Let\u2019s Pizza vending machine. Most of these can be found around Europe and, lately, in America.<\/p>\n

Source: Aol<\/small><\/p>\n

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T-shirts<\/h3>\n

If you are a fan of Uniqlo T-shirts, this vending machine in Harajuku, Japan, dispenses the whole line via vending machines. Shame it\u2019s no longer there, though.<\/p>\n

Source: Wired<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Noodles<\/h3>\n

Instant cup noodles aren\u2019t the healthiest of snacks, but if you still have a hankering for ramen or udon, this particular machine in Japan dispenses a hot bowl of these noodles complete with meat and veggies. Yummy!<\/p>\n

Source: Techeblog<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Baguettes<\/h3>\n

Get fresh baguettes 24\/7 with this particular vending machine, thought up by French baker Jean-Louis Hecht who got fed up with his customers knocking on his door on all hours of the day (and night) to get their hands on his delicious baguettes.<\/p>\n

Source: Yahoo<\/small><\/p>\n

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Guitar strings<\/h3>\n

For when you are on your way to a night gig and realize that your guitar needs a fix. It also dispenses guitar picks and drumsticks. This machine resides in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n

Source: The Beer Chaser<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Bike parts<\/h3>\n

Cyclists will love this particular machine as it dispenses bike parts to replace the ones that broke in yours. You can also get your punctured tire pumped or grab a quick snack. It first appeared in Brooklyn, New York.<\/p>\n

Source: Pop-Up City<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Cupcakes<\/h3>\n

Satisfy your sudden midnight sweet tooth cravings with this heaven-sent machine by Sprinkles Cupcakes. The machines can be found in New York, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas.<\/p>\n

Source: New York Post<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Burgers<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s official, fast food cannot get any faster than this machine in the Netherlands. If you prefer having your burger cooked, though, you can try Japan\u2019s burger vending machine.<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: Complex<\/small><\/p>\n

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Bananas<\/h3>\n

When this vending machine first came out in Japan, people went bananas over them. I\u2019d go bananas if I saw this machine, too.<\/p>\n

Source: Tofugu<\/small><\/p>\n

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Eggs<\/h3>\n

This vending machine is found in the mountains of the Northern Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and is the perfect way to keep eggs fresh and readily available for the residents there, 24\/7.<\/p>\n

Source: Tofugu<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Salad<\/h3>\n

Healthy and goodness, in a salad, in a jar, in a vending machine. Not all vending machines dispense fast food. While we\u2019re on the subject\u2026<\/p>\n

Source: Daily Mail<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Caviar<\/h3>\n

Ain\u2019t nobody got time to dress up, fight for reservations, and light candles for some fine gourmet dining no more. Want some roe? Just grab them from the machine and go. More commonly found in upper scale neighborhoods in LA.<\/p>\n

Source: NBC News<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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LEGO<\/h3>\n

Is there a reason why this is only found in Germany\u2019s train stations? LEGO has some explaining to do.<\/p>\n

Source: i am bored<\/small><\/p>\n

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DIY Toys<\/h3>\n

A project built by development specialists Squibbles Ink and toy store Rotofugi, this DIY machine in Chicago allows you to make your own toy.<\/p>\n

Source: PSFK<\/small><\/p>\n

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Rice<\/h3>\n

Being the staple food of the Japanese people, this machine makes sense. Why isn\u2019t this machine found in more rice-loving Asian countries?<\/p>\n

Source: The Wiki Gullet Project<\/small><\/p>\n

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Fantastic Delites<\/h3>\n

Love Fantastic Deletes crackers? This guerrilla marketing tactic dispenses the snack for free if you would do the things the machine tells you to do. Check out how the public reacted in this video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Source: Coloribus<\/small><\/p>\n

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Fresh Lettuce<\/h3>\n

Lettuce doesn\u2019t get fresher than this, in this machine in Japan, that is. Perhaps this will help encourage more people to eat their greens rather than falling back on processed foods\u2026 naah!<\/p>\n

Source: Huffington Post<\/small><\/p>\n

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Pet Food<\/h3>\n

In order to feed its stray dogs and cats population, Istanbul came up with this vending machine. You slot in an empty plastic water bottle, and it\u2019ll dispense food at the bottom for strays.<\/p>\n

Source: EarthPorm<\/small><\/p>\n

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Wine<\/h3>\n

If there are vending machines that dispense beer, why not wine? Now everyone can get their booze, pronto. Pennslyvania first introduced this machine in America in 2010.<\/p>\n

Source: Daily Mail<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Mashed potatoes<\/h3>\n

Singaporeans probably loved their tay-toes, mashed and available on the go. Why else would this machine exist?<\/p>\n

Source: The Huffington Post<\/small><\/p>\n

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Pies<\/h3>\n

Yes, you heard right. Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company\u2019s vending machine at Cedar Creek, Texas, dispenses entire honest-to-goodness Pecan pies.<\/p>\n

Source: Team Hall & Nass<\/small><\/p>\n

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Umbrellas<\/h3>\n

Never be caught out in sudden rain again. Just grab an umbrella from this machine, and off you go to your next destination. This vending machine is placed around Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

Source: Calvin-C<\/small><\/p>\n

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Condoms<\/h3>\n

If you aren\u2019t a fan of getting condoms from a supermarket aisle or a pharmacy, this is the perfect solution, like this machine that resides outside an Italian pharmacy. Now, there is no reason why you can\u2019t practice safe sex.<\/p>\n

Source: Wikipedia<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Socks<\/h3>\n

This machine is a must-have for all bowling alleys. And the socks should be as cute as these ones from South Korea. (P. S. We hate Mondays too!)<\/p>\n

Source: DramaFever<\/small><\/p>\n

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Shoes<\/h3>\n

You never know when the bottom of your sole may break under your constant jogs, so being able to just dump the old pair and grab a new pair from this Onitsuka Tiger machine in Carnaby Street, London, is a great idea.<\/p>\n

Source: Hypebeast<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Flip flops<\/h3>\n

Broke a heel? Overdressed for the beach? Just love walking around in flip-flops? This Havaianas flip flop dispensing machine got you covered in Australia, Europe and Indonesia.<\/p>\n

Source: summersinhavaianas<\/small><\/p>\n

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Jeans<\/h3>\n

If you are a fan of the Italian brand, this is great for getting an exact replacement for the jeans you love. I said exactly because you can\u2019t return purchased jeans once they\u2019re out of the machine.<\/p>\n

Source: Annytime<\/small><\/p>\n

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Books<\/h3>\n

This is a bookstore masquerading as a vending machine \u2013 a novel idea indeed. If you are going to be stuck in the airport in the UK or Australia for a while, why not grab a book?<\/p>\n

Source: Daily News<\/small><\/p>\n

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Used Books<\/h3>\n

A great idea to promote reading, pick up a book from this machine in Canada or drop in one of your own. It\u2019s better than leaving them on your mantelpiece, collecting dust.<\/p>\n

Source: Oddee<\/small><\/p>\n

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Skincare Products<\/h3>\n

If you can get it via the store or via the shopping network, why not from a vending machine, right? Keep a lookout for them at any American airport.<\/p>\n

Source: Wikipedia<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Makeup<\/h3>\n

You might have come across a few of these in American airports since Sephora introduced them in 2010. They are a boon for the female traveler in need of a touch-up.<\/p>\n

Source: Imgarcade<\/small><\/p>\n

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Baby Essentials<\/h3>\n

Forgetful parents who forget to pack their little one\u2019s diapers (or any other essentials like pacifiers, baby wipes, lotion, powder, etc.) will consider this vending machine a lifesaver. This machine was spotted in Seaworld, Florida.<\/p>\n

Source: Strangely Blogging<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Envelopes<\/h3>\n

Not a fan of sending emails? Go old school with envelopes in these vending machines found in Taiwan \u2013 stamps included!<\/p>\n

Source: midori-japan<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Bicycle-For-Rent<\/h3>\n

Trust the bike-loving Dutch to come up with this very convenient means of transport. The machine allows you to rent the bike from one end and return it at another machine.<\/p>\n

Source: Gizmodo<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Gold<\/h3>\n

Yes, this is a gold ATM, you know, a machine that dispenses gold instead of cash. The vending machine comes with security measures to prevent robbery, and money laundering. These extremely valuable machines can be found in New York, Las Vegas, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Lisboa, Mendrisio, and Tirol.<\/p>\n

Source: Gold to Go<\/small><\/p>\n

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Last Minute Gifts<\/h3>\n

Found at the JFK airport in New York, this one is very handy for super-last-minute shopping right before you board your flight. Grab items from branded sunglasses and scarfs to cameras and even Beats headphones.<\/p>\n

Source: BK Vixen Gone MD<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Marijuana<\/h3>\n

Now, before you all get excited over the possibility of smoking pot easily, you need one thing to purchase the weed in this machine: a doctor\u2019s prescription. Also, they are only available in certain states where medical marijuana is legal, like California and Colorado, as well as Canada.<\/p>\n

Source: Vancouver 24 hrs<\/small><\/p>\n

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Everything You Can Find In A Convenience Store<\/h3>\n

Because, why not?<\/p>\n

Source: VendTrade<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

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Which items do you find in the vending machines where you live? Tell us in the comments below.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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