All kinds of strange and unusual products and inventions. Everyting from perfectly practical to downright stupid. Great ideas for gifts and gags.

Thursday

Money Hammer Bank

Some genius product designer figured that rather than having to smash your piggy bank with a hammer to retrieve the loot, perhaps it would be best to just build the bank right into the HAMMER to save time and trouble.

It's priced at $60, so today's secret question is this: CAN IT EVEN HOLD $60 IN CHANGE?

Whoever designed this stupid thing should just put a slot in their forehead and stick their pennies in there. That is a better idea.

Here are some coin banks that are cool and reasonably practical:

Umbra Volcoino Chrome Piggy Bank
Umbra Volcoino Chrome Piggy Bank

Gets it's name from its volcano shape. No smashing necessary; there is a rubber stopper on the bottom.

Treasure Twister Coin Sorter Bank
Treasure Twister Coin Sorter Bank

Gears, Cranks, Chutes and Slides Sort, stack, and count your coins in separate piles. Great gift for kids.

Gentleman's Coin Sorter
Gentleman's Coin Sorter

The motorized sorter separates coins at the touch of a button, and has a valet drawer large enough to store a wallet, keys, cash, or jewelry. Great gift for any classy guy.

Credit where credit is due: Special thanks to NENSLO for bringing the stupid money hammer to our attention.

Money Hammer Bank