31. Alien Lava Lamp

Found at: Thrift StoreValue: $7.99*One Redditor posted a thrift store find that he said he was “in love” with. This $7.99 alien lamp looks like an alien trapped in a glowing jar, and we can’t deny that it is pretty cool. The “Xemu Xeno” lamp is supposed to look like a “preserved alien embryo,” according to people selling it on eBay.

Alien Lava Lamp @lady_of_death / PinterestThough it would make a great Halloween decoration, the Redditor who posted it put it on his bookshelf so that he could bask in its creepy green glow all year round. The Xemu Xeno even comes in a little green backpack that matches the green of the lamp.

32. Mannequin Heads

Found at: GoodwillValue: $49.99*Why these mannequin heads are so expensive is unclear. One thrift store offered a unique alternative to the good old fashioned garden gnome. If you want something more terrifying, consider these mannequin heads, which have extremely long necks and unusually resolute expressions.

Knee Support? @kcanevari / PinterestIf it were just heads, we’d understand, but the super-long necks with no body makes these extra creepy. Still, they’d make a good Halloween decoration for anyone looking to freak out their neighbors. That is, if you’re willing to spend $50 a head. After all, the mannequin heads are in the “Seasonal” section of the thrift store.

33. Marge Simpson’s Outfit

Found at: Op ShopValue: $1,650* (For a Real Chanel Suit)Marge Simpson’s pink suit from Chanel was an iconic moment on The Simpsons (the episode was “Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield,” which aired during the long-running series’ fourteenth season). One thrift store shopper stumbled upon an almost exact replica of the pink suit.

Marge Simpson @boredpanda / PinterestThe black cut-out pockets and trim are almost identical, and the only real difference is the collar. As the shopper said, it was an “amazing ensemble.” All that was missing was the blue bouffant and matching pink heels. The bright-pink Chanel suit was found on a discount rack in the Simpsons, just like this knockoff was found at an “op shop.”

34. Taco Cat Shirt

Found at: UnknownValue: $5*This picture features two things the Internet cannot live without, tacos and cats. One thrift store shopper stumbled upon a hidden gem when he was poking around the store. This shirt, which features cats, tacos, and a trippy galaxy background, is perfect for any wedding (your own, perhaps) or formal occasion.

Taco Cat Shirt @aInventions / PinterestClothes are always a lot of fun at thrift stores, as you never know what people have in their closets. This shirt couldn’t have cost more than $10-$15 off the rack, meaning it costs a fraction of that at the store. The images on the shirt, however, are priceless.

35. Eminem Matryoshka

Found at: UnknownValue: $5*Eminem is one of the most famous rappers in the world, and his net worth is nearly half a billion dollars. His image has been plastered onto clothes, books, album covers, and other merchandise for decades. We thought we’d seen it all when it came to Marshall Mathers.

Eminem Matryoshka @boredpanda / PinterestUntil this Eminem matryoshka doll. Matryoshka dolls are a set of wooden dolls, made in Russia, that are placed one inside the other. These “little matrons” usually have a woman painted on them, or, in this case, pictures of one of the world’s most famous rappers in various outfits making different faces. If you’re an Eminem fan, this is a great find.

36. Cat and Mouse Picture

Found at: UnknownValue: $5-$10*Who doesn’t love a pun? Well, some people might not, but, whether you love them or not, this one is happening. One thrift store shopper found a “cat and mouse” picture, where the very formal-looking tabby cat was holding a mouse between his jaws.

Cat and Mouse Picture @FrikkinMisfits / Twitter.comWhile the description might make this picture sound like a bloody mess, the mouse in question wasn’t some helpless critter. It was a computer mouse, with a cord dangling where the “tail” would be. When it comes to art found in a thrift store, we have to say that this is one of our favorites so far.

37. Cartoon Backpack

Found at: GoodwillValue: $10*This picture might make you feel like you’re looking at an optical illusion, but it’s a real backpack. One person shopping in Goodwill stumbled upon this “cartoon backpack.” Though the backpack might lug a bunch of books, it looks like it came out of a comic book.

Cartoon Backpack @aInventions / PinterestThese backpacks became popular in Japan, the world’s foremost purveyor of cool, weird, and random things. The backpacks are made using bright colors and thick borders, creating a material that looks like it has been colored in with markers. This was a nice Goodwill find, as these backpacks run for $20-$30, if not more, in regular stores.

38. Popsicle Man

Found at: UnknownValue: $20*We doubt there are more than one of these suits out there. What likely happened was that somehow, somewhere, a store was promoting Haagen Daz ice cream. In an attempt to sell frozen Haagen Daz bars, the store made some poor employees stand outside in an ice-cream suit to draw in customers.

Cat and Mouse Picture @FrikkinMisfits / Twitter.comAfter that, the suit probably ended up getting pawned to a thrift store once it had run its course and outlived its usefulness. This former marketing tactic would live on in memes and on Reddit, as people marveled at the strangeness of a giant ice cream bar suit.

39. Big Thumbs Up

Found at: UnknownValue: UnknownThere are so many alarming things about this picture, including the fact that this giant thumbs up doesn’t even look like a human thumb. One thrift shopper couldn’t believe his…luck…when he stumbled onto this giant thumb.

Big Thumbs Up @theCHIVE / PinterestIt might be giving a thumbs up, but it’s hard to tell, as the giant thumb is the only finger included in this huge, steel sculpture. The thumb has an unusually large amount of wrinkles, and the creepiest part of the entire sculpture is, undeniably, the jet-black thumbnail that looks like a void if you stare at it too long. Hopefully, this shopper took the picture and left the thumb there.

40. Smeagol Cutout

Found at: UnknownValue: $15*Imagine stumbling into the shower late at night or early in the morning and seeing this horrifying image, staring back at you when you turned on the light. It would be enough to turn anyone’s hair completely gray, in addition to destroying your trust in your roommates forever.

Smeagol Cutout @r/funny / RedditOne thrift store find, and amazing prank, was this Smeagol/Gollum cutout. The cutout depicted the little monster with a hideous expression on his face, still terrifying even with the shower cap on his head. Whether you want to call the cutout Smeagol or Gollum is up to you, but there’s no denying it’s super creepy.

41. Bug Computer Mouse

Found at: UnknownValue: $5-$10*Using a computer mouse might seem dated in this day and age of super-fast, high-tech laptops, but some desktops still use them. You can get pretty creative with a computer mouse, making it light up or, in the case of this one, hiding bugs in it.

Bug Computer Mouse @aInventions / PinterestOne thrift store shopper found a mouse with a unique addition to it: a brightly colored beetle. Though obviously not alive, the beetle looks like it could be real. Either way, let’s hope the plastic covering of the mouse never breaks, as a living beetle hiding in the mouse would be the stuff of horror movies.

42. Feet Boat

Found at: UnknownValue: $5-$10*Fans of weird toys will certainly like this one, as there is no way that this toy actually has a place on the shelves. It seems like it is custom-made in the Yabba-Dabba-Doo style. Except, for this toy, the feet aren’t under a car, they’re under a boat.

Feet Boat @buzzfeed / PinterestThis yacht has 27 little plastic feet attached to it in rows of three. The plastic feet seem to have been severed from a few dozen unfortunate dolls and then attached to the boat by superglue. Who knows if it floats, but it’s definitely one of the odder kids’ toys on this list (so far).

43. Taxidermied Squirrel

Found at: UnknownValue: $5*Depending on your opinion of taxidermizing, you’ll either find this very cool or very creepy. In our opinion, it’s a little bit of both. A squirrel died and, instead of letting it just be roadkill, someone decided to take it to a taxidermist for the world’s weirdest art project.

Taxidermied Squirrel @amyhighfield91 / Pinteres.comThe squirrel was taxidermied, but not before its little limbs were placed at the perfect angle to row a canoe. The wooden canoe and oar were added to the sculpture, creating a squirrel rowing itself down the River Styx to the underworld. Or whatever the original idea for this project was.

44. Salt and Pepper Shaker

Found at: UnknownValue: $3*Alone, these pieces would make little to no sense. However, together, they’re admittedly pretty cute and funny. You can get quite creative with salt and pepper shakers, and, when it’s time for these shakers to find a new home, thrift stores often get the most unique of the bunch. This giraffe-versus-tourist shaker is a good example of that uniqueness.

Salt and Pepper Shaker @buzzfeed / PinterestOne shaker features a giraffe eating a tourist’s toupee, and the other shaker is the man who lost his toupee to said hungry giraffe. The overall effect is cute and clever, making this one of the better kitchen-related items to grace this list so far.

45. Doll heads

Found at: UnknownValue: $15*One website asked its fans to come up with pictures of some of the strangest things they’ve ever seen in thrift stores, and the results ranged from creepy to funny to shocking. This collection of perfectly-severed doll heads manages to meet all three of those criteria.

Doll heads @pratspinkiee / PinterestThe twenty-five heads (yes, we counted) are neatly arrayed in two boxes, ready for some unwitting shopper to pry the boxes open and get the shock of their life. The baby dolls from which these heads were taken all look like they’re from different brands, making this the story of a doll collector gone mad.