Are you looking for a unique Christmas gift for someone special this year? Have a crowdfunding enthusiast on your list? Well you’re in the right place.
We all know that sometimes backing a crowdfunding campaign comes with the risk that the rewards won’t ship on time. Fortunately there are dozens of successfully funded Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects whose creators have gone on to sell their products online.
Several ecommerce websites have adapted or been created to sell crowdfunded products, like Outgrow.me, how Brookstone is selling Indiegogo funded products, and Amazon’s new Launchpad that was started to help startups and crowdfunders sell online.
Here are 10 great crowdfunded Christmas gifts that you can buy online now:
1. The Coolest Cooler
The Coolest Cooler, as it is aptly named, is pretty cool.
Ryan Grepper raised over $13 million on Kickstarter in August 2014 for his revolutionary cooler that features a rechargeable blender, removable waterproof Bluetooth speaker, bottle opener and more!
The Coolest Cooler is currently available on Amazon for $499 in a choice of three colors: blue, orange and green. It’s gotten 495 reviews, and averages at 4.5 stars.
2. Exploding Kittens
Another Kickstarter trailblazer, Exploding Kittens raised over $8 million in February 2015.
This quirky card game is random, tension building and fun – there’s also a NSFW version.
Exploding Kittens is available on their website and on Amazon.com, making a perfect Kickstarter funded Christmas gift for friends and family.
3. Axent Wear Cat Ear Headphones
Axent Wear Cat Ear Headphones were funded on Indiegogo in November 2014.
They are now available InDemand and have raised over $3 million in total on the platform.
These bright cat-shaped headphones are also available on Brookstone from $149.
Offered in blue, green, purple and red, they make a great gift for the music lover on your list who doesn’t mind standing out in a crowd.
4. WineHive
WineHive is one of the smaller projects on this list.
The creator, John Paulick, raised over $65K on Kickstarter to create his customizable and space efficient bottle racking system.
WineHive is capable of housing anywhere from 6 to 120 bottles!
Their 6 bottle silver WineHive is available on their website for $149.
5. Nano Drone
Remember when electric toy cars and planes were one of the hottest toys for kids (and even some adults)?
Well thanks to Robert Morrison, who successfully funded the Nano Drone on Indiegogo in March 2015, you now can order a tiny drone that is easy to fly for as little as $45 on Indiegogo InDemand.
6. Cthulhu Wars
Cthulhu Wars is a great strategy horror tabletop game based on Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos.
Their original Kickstarter campaign raised over $1 million and they recently did it again with .
Right now, you can get the core game on their website for $199.
Also! There is free shipping to North America for games orders over $99!
7. Projecteo
Projecteo is a tiny Instagram projector that on Kickstarter in December 2012.
With Projecteo you can create your own mini slideshows to share with friends and family.
This cute gift includes nine Instagram pictures of your choice along with the Projecteo device and is available on their website for $39.98.
8. Smart Herb Garden
Know someone who enjoys cooking and would love to be able to easily grow fresh herbs at home?
Click & Grow has found a solution with their Smart Herb Garden, which on Kickstarter in April 2013.
The Smart Herb Garden can grow up to three different plants at a time, all you need to do is add water!
The Starter Kit is currently available on their website for $35.97.
9. Pebble
Pebble is probably one of the most well-known crowdfunded products on this list, having on Kickstarter in May 2012.
As some of you may have heard, Pebble Technology recently raised another $20 million on Kickstarter for Pebble Time – their latest smartwatch with up to 7 days of battery life and a new timeline interface.
You can currently get the Pebble Classic on their website for as little as $69.99 or Pebble Time for $129!
10. the dipr
Ever have that problem of trying to dip your Oreos in a glass of milk but much to your dismay, the cookie falls in?
Luckily Robert Haleluk on Kickstarter in December 2010 to come up with a better way – the dipr!
Simply place your Oreo or other layered cookie on the dipr to safely dunk it without fear of losing it.
The dipr comes in 5 colors and is available on their website for $2.99 (the perfect stocking stuffer)!
Conclusion
Hope you find something fun and unique for a loved one from this list!
Let me know which is your favorite in a comment below, or if there’s a product that you think I left out.
