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All the Weird Stuff You Missed at the World Oddities Expo

The World Oddities Expo was in Philly this past weekend. We decided to go. Here’s some of the weird stuff we saw. This year’s expo was the 3rd Annual World…

World Oddities Expo Bunny Doll

This one is uniquely morbit, and fittingly from www.uniquelymorbid.com.

The World Oddities Expo was in Philly this past weekend. We decided to go. Here's some of the weird stuff we saw.

This year's expo was the 3rd Annual World Oddities Expo held in Philly.  It was at the PA Convention Center, and due to overwhelming popularity, this year's event was over two days. The event was held April 15th and 16th. We went on Sunday, April 16th and had a great time. The traveling oddities festival is "where weird thrives". Packed with artists, vendors, performers, educators, and live entertainment. It's a magical and macabre experience for attendees and presenters alike.

Tickets were just $20 (kids 12 and under free).  The event allowed visitors the opportunity to get a tattoo on site, watch live entertainment and participate in hands-on ticketed workshops. Some of the workshops included Owl Pellet Dissection, a Victorian Hair Bouquet class, Insect Pinning, and even Bird and Rat Head Taxidermy. For $5 extra, you could also buy a ticket to the freak show.

We'll be back for the 2024 World Oddities Expo too. If you missed it, here are some of the weird, fun, and well... odd things you missed. Lots sold by local vendors and most are available to purchase from online.

Happy shopping! Just think how unique your White Elephant gift can be at the office Christmas party this year!

Joker doll/pumpkin combo.

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Cowboy Mishap

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www.deviantdollz.net


Cowboys and More

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No two dolls alike. www.deviantdollz.net


American Girl Re-Imagined

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LOVE this one on the left. So cool. www.deviantdollz.net


Weird Scary Dolls

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www.deviantdollz.net


Deviant Dollz

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Some very creepy dolls. www.deviantdollz.net


Awesome

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This one rules. www.deviantdollz.net


Babies Welcome!

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Main Stage

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Entertainment on the main stage had people pinning clothes pins all over their bodies, spinning plates and lots more.


Welcome to the Freak Show.

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Some fun combinations, and a great spot if you're in need of a spare doll leg or two.


A fun photo opportunity for attendees.

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Turtle-lly Relaxed

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Ginger & Spice. Artist: Virginia Reth. www.gingerxandxspice.etsy.com


Weasel Royalty

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Likes: frogs, collecting hair, cheetos and The Color Purple. Dislikes: jesters, horses, and asparagus. These were pretty inexpensive too, $65 or $75. From Vintage Trixie. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


My Favorite

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These were pretty inexpensive too, $65 or $75. From Vintage Trixie. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


Sister Mary Louise Sagawease

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Just $75 to take her home. From Vintage Trixie. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


Magdalene Von Wease de Houff

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Just $75 to take her home. From Vintage Trixie. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


Mary Weasoppins

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With umbrella and hat too. Just $65 to purchase her. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


Lady Weasels

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These were pretty inexpensive too, $65 or $75. From Vintage Trixie. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


Weasel Aristocrats

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These were pretty inexpensive too, $65 or $75. From Vintage Trixie. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


Shimmie Weasel

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These were pretty inexpensive too, $65 or $75. From Vintage Trixie. Find more at www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetrixie.


World Oddities Expo Bunny Doll

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This one is uniquely morbit, and fittingly from www.uniquelymorbid.com.


Gorgeous Wood Flowers

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Alternative wood flowers for decor, weddings and events. A really beautiful and longer lasting alternative to traditional flower arrangements. From Heart and Sola Creations. www.heartandsola.com


Wood Flower Planter Arrangements

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Really pretty little planters, and you won't kill these! From Heart and Sola Creations. www.heartandsola.com


Wood Flower Bar

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These flowers are super cool, soft, and made of wood! From Heart and Sola Creations. www.heartandsola.com


Tonics Galore

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All you need to stay in good health.


Fun with Skulls

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Conversation pieces for sure. The art of Joseph Recchia. Painter, illustrator, sculptor. Find more at artofjosephrecchia on Etsy.


Scariest Light Switch Covers Ever

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Yeah, no. Very cool, but no. The art of Joseph Recchia. Painter, illustrator, sculptor. Find more at artofjosephrecchia on Etsy.


Be A Witness

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A collective of artists who strive to tap into the nuances of cultural identity, reflecting them back through a lens of the absurd, the horrific and, at times, the challenging. More at Be-A-Witness.com.


Interesting Characters

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This group showed up and drew a crowd almost immediately. They never said a word.


Pick A Card

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The cards asked a question, which you wrote the answer to and then hung from the one "lady's" dress. A collective of artists who strive to tap into the nuances of cultural identity, reflecting them back through a lens of the absurd, the horrific and, at times, the challenging. More at Be-A-Witness.com.


Trudy Isn't Scared

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1 year old Trudy had fun checking out all the weird stuff. The silver trinkets hanging from the dress were her favorite. A collective of artists who strive to tap into the nuances of cultural identity, reflecting them back through a lens of the absurd, the horrific and, at times, the challenging. More at Be-A-Witness.com.


Human Spine

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A human spine for $700 at Evens & Oddities, an oddities market from Haverhill, Massachusetts.


Taxidermy Fan

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This person already had a new friend with them, and was negotiating the price of a giraffe leg.


Zebra Foot

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Zebra Foot for sale for $90 at Evens & Oddities, an oddities market from Haverhill, Massachusetts.


Toad-ally Fashionable

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A coin purse that once croaked. $30 at Evens & Oddities, an oddities market from Haverhill, Massachusetts.


Giraffe Leg

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A giraffe leg for sale at Evens & Oddities, an oddities market from Haverhill, Massachusetts.


Ever Wonder What A Giraffe Leg Costs?

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For $300, you could go home with the leg of a giraffe. Not for me, but to each their own.


Human Brain Ring

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Want to propose using a ring made from a human brain? Just $80 at Evens & Oddities, an oddities market from Haverhill, Massachusetts.


Human Skull For Sale

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Want to know what a human skull costs? Apparently, $2,500. Some other parts available too at Evens & Oddities, an oddities market from Haverhill, Massachusetts.


Human Ribs and a Foot

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Human ribs are just $25, but if you want a foot, it's $300 at Evens & Oddities, an oddities market from Haverhill, Massachusetts.


More Items

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Loved these custom one of a kind items from Deviant Dollz. We took one home! So cool. www.deviantdollz.net


Various Statues

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Loved these custom one of a kind items from Deviant Dollz. We took one home! So cool. www.deviantdollz.net


Mailbox

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Loved these custom one of a kind items from Deviant Dollz. We took one home! So cool. www.deviantdollz.net


Super Cute

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Loved these custom one of a kind items from Deviant Dollz. We took one home! So cool. www.deviantdollz.net


Statues, Toys, Everything!

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Loved these custom one of a kind items from Deviant Dollz. We took one home! So cool. www.deviantdollz.net


Birds and More

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Loved these custom one of a kind items from Deviant Dollz. We took one home! So cool. www.deviantdollz.net


Cheshire Cat Vibes

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Clowns and Such

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Want something unique for Halloween this year? From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Mask with Teeth and a Hat

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Masks with Horns

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Bearly Scared of This Mask

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Masks A Plenty

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Strange Pirate

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Tubes and Goggles

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Animal and Steam Punk Too

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Awesome IT-ish Costume

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Hannibal Lector Mask with Teeth

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Goggles and Hair

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Beaks Too

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From Scared of My Shadow. ScaredofmyShadow on Etsy.


Mouse Diorama on the Couch

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Not the healthiest little guy. Got a lot of bad habits.


Embroidery and Applique

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Jenn Brown from Long Island, New York. Autistic photographer and textile artisan. www.Feltloved.com or www.jennbrownxo.com.


Wall Hangings and Photos

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Jenn Brown from Long Island, New York. Autistic photographer and textile artisan. www.Feltloved.com or www.jennbrownxo.com.


Photography and Magnets

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Jenn Brown from Long Island, New York. Autistic photographer and textile artisan. www.Feltloved.com or www.jennbrownxo.com.


Nun Watching

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Not sure what's going on with this one. From The Beetle's Dilemma. Find more at www.thebeetlesdilemma.com.


Beetle Picnic Diorama

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A romantic picnic. These two are very much in love. From The Beetle's Dilemma. Find more at www.thebeetlesdilemma.com.


Bug Cemetery Diorama

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Where the bugs go after you swat them. From The Beetle's Dilemma. Find more at www.thebeetlesdilemma.com.


Bug With a Beer

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Pretty little insect dioramas. This one is lounging. From The Beetle's Dilemma. Find more at www.thebeetlesdilemma.com.


Bug Diorama with Cake

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Pretty little insect dioramas. This one has his own cake. From The Beetle's Dilemma. Find more at www.thebeetlesdilemma.com.


Mystics Bath Bombs

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Manon The Moon Mystics handmade bath products with a colorful twist. www.manonthemoonmystics.com.


Every Kind of Earring

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Every kind of earring, except maybe traditional earrings.


The Spriral Bookcase

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Independent booksellers for fantasy & fiction, witchcraft, folklore, queer theory, sociology & politics. www.spiralbookcase.com


What All the Witches Are Reading

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Everything from witchcraft and the occult, to conspiracy theories and bigfoot.


Colorful Dragon Scale Inspired Jewelry

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Find more like this on Erin Gnas' website at: www.dragonsclutchjewelry.com.


Dragon Inspired Necklaces

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Find more like this on Erin Gnas' website at: www.dragonsclutchjewelry.com.


Silver Dragon Scale Inspired Jewelry

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Find more like this on Erin Gnas' website at: www.dragonsclutchjewelry.com.


Dragon Scale Inspired Jewelry in Red and Green

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Find more like this on Erin Gnas' website at: www.dragonsclutchjewelry.com.


A Toast

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A Toast was the name of this piece. Two mice having a lovely dinner together. Looks delish!


A Different Kind of Coloring Book

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Some really fun, and very different pictures to color.


A Spot To Color

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Art supplies were laid out to take a break and color for a while. Not gonna find this book in Target.


Stuff Comes Alive

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For just $5, a wooden spoon can be your friend.

Kristen Herrmann is the Program Director and Weekday Morning Show Host on BEN FM. She has been a fixture on the radio in Philadelphia since 2005. As a content creator for BEN FM, Kristen specializes in all things Philadelphia, kids, family and favors the quirky stuff.