novelty item

novelty item is a toy or product.

Also recorded as novelty product; novelty; novelty object; novelty toy; novelty goods; novelty gift.

Overview

Its recorded use is entertainment and humour. Catalogue entries state maker, model, completeness of accessories and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

object specifically designed to serve no practical purpose, and is sold for its uniqueness, humor, or as something new

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Novelty item”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q11325731: novelty item
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