More and more vending machines are making their ways into our cities, airports and even neighborhoods, and they are not just for mere snacks or drinks anymore. To show the variety of bizarre things that these machines offer, we gathered here 23 Weird Vending Machines that provide various products, food and even Gold. Some are actually pretty cool while others really weird, but in the end, I don’t see these machines going anywhere anytime soon.
Marijuana ATM
The Marijuana Vending Machine makes it a lot easier to get Medicinal Marijuana when the Doctor is not in. Two guards are always beside it, but in the end, it gives vacuum sealed Marijuana for those with proof to purchase.
Anger Release Machine
Sometimes we are just looking for some kind of release, and the Anger Release Vending Machine aims to provide it. This machine sells little pieces of China just for the means of breaking them towards the release of stress, anger and other baggage. It seems like a Winning idea to me…unless someone just tips over the machine and breaks everything inside.
Car Sales
Here are two Vending Machines that sell Cars (or market so). The Smart Car one is a cool display in Tokyo that gives Pamphlets within a tube to those looking at one of the two offered models. The second is an actual Superstore Vending Machine that offers many different products that could be as small as a pen or as large as brand new Bentley. Of course, since the Bentley wouldn’t fit in the nifty bags you get when you make a purchase, a voucher for one will be given to give to the respective personnel.
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Bicycle Vending Machine
This cool vending machine dispenses Bikes that are tagged with RFid, that may be picked up at one spot and dropped off at a different machine somewhere else.
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Gold Vending Machine
For those interested in a Golden prize, this vending machine allows you to buy it by piece. The Gold Vending machine provides authenticated Gold pieces for different purchase amounts. In order to avoid Money Laundering, it also has a limit of 3 purchases a day. And for purchase over €1000, it would need to scan a User’s ID.
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Live Insects
This vending machine provides Live Insects at a push of a button. I guess if you are in a real fix, this machine really grants a quick remedy.
Image: hypnoskull
Live Bait
This vending machine doesn’t really seem so weird when you think of the popularity of Fishing. It just makes it easier for Fishermen to get the needed bait at ALL times.
Image: kellyhafermann
Shoe Concept Machine
Although just a concept, I guess many were always looking for easier ways to buy shoes. Lo and Behold, perhaps a new vending machine will make it to your city and make it easier to get yourself a new pair.
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ProActive
I guess when you need a solution, ProActive gives a convenient one straight from a machine.
Image: Hessicah
Umbrellas and Cameras
A cool vending machine that seems to be directed at tourists, who forgot their cameras in their Hotel or were caught in the rain by surprise.
Image: nicolasnova
Strawberry Machine
It may not be as weird as Live Insects, but it is still pretty weird that you can buy fresh strawberries from an actual Vending Machine.
Image: hypnoskull
Pizza and Fries
Now where in the world would you be able to buy Pizza or Fries from a vending machine and not have a ‘real’ Fast Food alternative for it really close by?
Ties and Panties
Ties or Panties also offered in a Vending machine? I wonder if people would notice they are from a machine.
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Canned Bread
I don’t know what is stranger: that Bread is sold in a Can, or that it can be bought at a Vending Machine.
Image: theCelestrian
Egg Vending Machine
I wonder if these eggs are as fresh as the Strawberries.
Images: aksavarna
Milk Vending Machine
I simply don’t know why they don’t also offer cookies in that same machine. It is kind of a given, isn’t it?
Bonus: Fun Vending Machines
Coke Robot
The Coke Robot is also a walking vending machine that brings the drink to you.
Vending Machine Camouflage
This is not a machine that sells stuff but an actual camouflage costume of a Vending Machine.
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