Fine china, kitchen appliances, bedding and...a Star Trek chime? More brides and grooms are choosing to scan unique products that reflect their own personality and style, in addition to the classic staples Mom told them are a must. We got the scoop from MyRegistry.com, the leading online universal gift registry, on which non-traditional items are most popular with couples who register for the site.
1. Garden Charging Station
Raise your hand if your countertop has become a tangle of charging cords thanks to your iPhone, iPod, iPad, and i-everything. Rather than stockpiling your gadgets in a corner somewhere, show them off with this cheeky charging station (Amazon; $21.23).
2. IRobot Scooba Vacuum
Who wouldn't want their own robot, especially one that washes floors? No need to break your back with mopping when you can just have an iRobot (iRobot; $499.99) do it for you.
3. Think Geek Pop Art Toaster
Brighten up weekday mornings with a toaster (Think Geek; $44.99) that expresses how you really feel—imprinted messages include "bite me" and frownie faces. Best of all, the inserts are easily removable, so that you can pop up some toast for your in-laws when they visit without getting strange looks.
4. Star Trek Electronic Door Chime
Trekkies are registering for this electronic door chime (Think Geek; $29.99), which is modeled after the communicator panel in Star Trek: The Original Series. The panel notifies you when someone walks across the threshold. It also includes a communicator button that guests can push to get your attention.
5. Unzipped Glass Candy Dish
We've seen artsy glass decorative pieces on registries before, but never one quite like this whimsical bowl (uncommon goods; $20.00), which looks just like a handy zipper sandwich bag. Candy not included.
6. Full Size Kegerator and Keg Beer Cooler
Get your favorite beer on tap in your own home with this sleek Sanyo kegerator (Kegerator; $859.35). Perfect for an at-home bar or patio cookouts—just don't blame us if the entire neighborhood starts stopping by your house after work.
7. Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster
Make delicious hot dogs in a matter of minutes with this retro pop-up toaster (Amazon; $19.00), which has room for two regular-sized franks. Now you don't need to heat up the grill on lazy summer days!
8. Come In, Go Away Doormat
This ambigram doormat (Amazon; $44.95) either welcomes guests or bids them farewell, depending on which way they're facing it. Who knew wiping your shoes before you enter the house could be so thought-provoking?
9. LED Faucet Lights
Add some color to your bathroom or kitchen with these LED faucet lights (Think Geek; $19.99). They shine blue when your water is cold, and change to red once it heats up, so you'll never accidentally scald or freeze your fingers ever again.
10. Kohler Toilet
Sure, a toilet (Kohler; $882-$4,925) may not be the most glamorous wedding gift, but registries are about building your home, and that includes essentials. Guests, this is one gift you'll want to ship straight to the newlyweds' home (we can't imagine lugging this to a shower!).
Tell us: What's the most unusual item you've ever seen on a gift registry?
—Christina Hedges
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