01SINCE 1982
THE TERRACOTTA CELEBRITY
Chia Pet
The ram that launched a thousand jingles is still sprouting. The current maker sells dozens of designs today.
Made todayChecked Aug. 18, 2026
Read the field note →AS SEEN IN REAL LIFE
Classic household gadgets still made
Countertop contraptions, growing novelties and television-famous devices whose central trick survived. Every entry links to the current maker evidence, records what changed and carries a last-checked date.
3verified survivors
in this collection
in this collection
02SINCE 1988
YES, IT STILL SHOOTS SALAD
SaladShooter
The countertop gadget with the impossible-to-forget name remains a current Presto product.
Made todayChecked Aug. 18, 2026
Read the field note →03SINCE 1985
CLAP ON. STILL ON.
The Clapper
The original sound-activated switch still appears in the current Chia catalog and support materials.
Made todayChecked Aug. 18, 2026
Read the field note →WHY THIS SHELF MATTERS
More than a list of old names.
Television-era gadgets survive when the central trick remains useful—or at least unforgettable. A current product may have new electronics, housing or ownership while still delivering the same clap, slice, shred or grow-it-yourself ritual people remember.
How to find the right current version
Match the model number, dimensions, electrical limits and included accessories. Marketplace results sometimes mix current units with older versions and replacement parts, so the manufacturer page is the safest starting point for identification.
BEFORE YOU FOLLOW THE MEMORY
Questions about this collection
Are these original gadgets or modern lookalikes?
Each entry traces to the current maker or brand owner. Reboots and meaningful redesigns are identified rather than presented as unchanged originals.
Are vintage accessories compatible with current models?
Do not assume so. Model-specific parts, electrical requirements and dimensions may differ.
Why include novelty products with appliances?
The collection follows memorable household rituals and television-famous products, whether practical, playful or somewhere between.