Weirdest gadgets of 2011

The Gadget Show  Friday 23 December 2011

We’ve seen some cracking gadgets during 2011, but there really has been something for everyone. Even if you like the stranger gadgets, there have been some brilliant products on display. Join us after the cut, for the weirdest gadgets of 2011.

We’ve gather together some of the wackiest gadgets of 2011 below. Read on to find out more.

AFT iCarta toilet roll holder iPod dock There are few stranger concepts than a toilet roll holder that doubles as an iPod dock. Have you ever wanted to leave your iPod or iPhone in the toilet, ready and waiting to supply music while you go about your business? If so, this is the perfect solution, although we’re not convinced about its hygienic credentials! It’s certainly a potty idea!

Fabric mouse Novelty mouses seem to be getting more and more popular, but even among car-shaped creations the carpet mouse stands out! Made from offcuts of… well.. carpet, the carpet mouse does exactly what it says on the tin. As with the toilet roll holder iPod dock, however, we’re not certain about just how hygienic it will be – it’s not exactly easy to stick it in the wash after a few months of hard use…

Gadget bikes 2011 saw some particularly weird bikes hit the market, including the Magic Wheel, Rock-it and Street Surfer. If you want to stand out from the crowd while you get fit, then check out the gang’s video, with some truly bizarre gadget bikes.

Logitech G13 gameboard If you’re a keen gamer, it’s worth checking out the Logitech G13. We’ve never seen anything like it before, and it’s a cross between a keyboard, mouse and joypad. It has 25 programmable keys, and is the perfect addition for taking advantage of the latest and most complex games. It definitely looks weird though!

Giant LEGO Out of all the things we saw at the Gadget Show Live earlier this year, few things impressed us as much as the Giant LEGO! A huge LEGO brick, with an even larger LEGO man’s head on top, it’s a toy fan’s dream. It also doubles up as storage, so you’ll be able to put it to good use.