17 Most Unusual Vending Machines

With consumers wanting quick and convenient access to various products, it is possible to buy almost anything in a modern vending machine.
This post features a collection of the world’s most unusual vending machines.

Socks Vending Machine

Useful machine for when you are in desperate need of socks. [link]


Apple iPod Vending Machine

Innovative vending machine where you can buy an iPod by selecting it on a touchscreen and entering your credit card information. [link]


Gold Vending Machine

The gold from the “Gold-to-Go” vending machine comes with its own gift box, and at a price 20% cheaper than what customers could get at a German bank. [link]


Replacement Body Parts Vending Machine

To highlight the consequences of poor work safety practices, WorkSafe Victoria brought to life the terrifying nature of work place incidents with this striking installation. A vending machine designed to sell spare body parts. The Body-O-Matic. [link]


Wine Vending Machine



Anger Release Vending Machine

Passive aggressive anger release machine by Yarisal and Kublitz allows you to experience the most satisfying feeling when a piece of China breaks into million pieces. All you have to do is insert a coin, and a piece of China will slowly move forwards and fall into the bottom of the machine. [link]


Bike Vending Machine

Bike Dispenser allows you to rent a bicycle from one vending machine, ride it to your destination, and then drop it off at another vending machine. [link]


After Party Shoes Vending Machine

Vending machines conveniently located in clubs and restaurants around London sell comfortable after party Rollasole ballet flats. [link]


Board Game Vending Machine

Unusual vending machine from Japan that sells board games. [link]


Best Buy Vending Machine

Now you can buy tech gadgets directly from Best Buy vending machine in the Dallas/Forth Worth airport. [link]


Pizza Vending Machine

Wonder Pizza is developing a vending machine that cooks and serves 9″ whole pizzas in just under 2 minutes. [link]


Boardshorts Vending Machine

Vending machines containing limited edition Quiksilver boardshorts and bikinis can be found at The Standard Hotels in Hollywood, Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. [link]


Pot Vending Machine

In Los Angeles, 24-hour medical marijuana vending machines will distribute the drug to people with cards authorizing use. [link]


Books Vending Machine

Vending machine that sells books spotted at London Gatwick airport. [link]


Soccer Ball Vending Machine

Nike “Joga Bonito” vending machine sells soccer balls. [link]


Gun Vending Machine

These vending machines were placed on university campuses and in shopping malls demonstrating how easy it is to get hold of a gun in South Africa. The line under “insert coin below” reads: “Your donation will go to the Gun Control Alliance, for a gun-free South Africa”. [link]


Jeans Vending Machine

Cool vending machine that allows you to purchase Closed jeans. [link]