Best of Craigslist: Light-Up Palm Tree; Movie Monsters Plus Johnny Depp

Light-Up Palm Tree

Bring a touch of the tropical home to the suburbs with this unique 12-foot-tall glowing palm tree, “a real great addition to your patio or pool area.” In the summer, it’ll make Chicago feel a bit like Miami, and in the winter, it’ll at least give passers-by some amusing double-takes when they see it covered in snow (it’s “made to stand up to harsh weather.”) A remote control changes the light functions, so no need to get out of the hot tub. Did I mention: glowing coconuts? It’s $600 out of Glen Ellyn; good luck with the transport!

Movie Monsters Plus Johnny Depp

Freddy Kruger. Jason Voorhees. Pinhead. Chatterer the Cenobite. Jack Sparrow. Let’s play “which of these things is not like the others?” (Hint: it’s the Disney character who doesn’t get his jollies by conducting amateur human vivisections.) Still, all five are iconic film characters (well, except Chatterer, I guess) and all five are featured in a set of 18” statues for sale for $100 each ($500 for all) from someone in Lisle.  They even play movie lines and have sound effects, Cap’n Jack even has a cute removable hat and Freddy can be decapitated (and re-capitated.) Cool!

Wind Chimes Made of Spoons

That creepy kid from “The Matrix” taught us that “there is no spoon,” maybe because someone took it and added it to this rather unique set of wind chimes. Silverware as décor is actually a “thing” in some circles (hobo-chic?), but aren’t wind chimes supposed to sound… musical, not like a malfunctioning dishwasher? Perhaps the maker knows something I don’t—perhaps these make wonderful music after all. They’re certainly resourceful. Find out what they sound like with a $20 purchase from a Hinsdale seller.

Home Rock-Climbing Wall

I’ve been watching “American Ninja Warrior” lately, and noticing a few things: rock climbers are really strong, and the strongest of all train on home-built courses. Now’s your chance to become a wall-warrior yourself with this homemade climbing structure, $400 from a Naperville/Lisle seller. “You just need the rafters to support it!” the seller writes. And heck, since it comes with a safety mattress, you could even make it your bed. Now there’s some ninja devotion.

Church Pew (Dog Not Included)

Pew pew pew! Pew pew—oh, hey, it really is a pew.  A very nice, church-style one that someone in Lemont has been keeping in his or her home, but can’t take it with them when they move. Sadly, the beautiful pooch in the picture does not come with the seating, but perhaps a hotline to the Lord does? Whether you want it for prayer or extra party seating, you can get it for $100 out of Lemont.

Thundercats/She-Ra TV Tray

1980’s flashbacks, ho! A Naperville seller is offering these two TV trays, one emblazoned with the whole Thundercats gang (well, most of them; where the heck is Wilykit?) and one with She-Ra Princess of Power aboard her steed Swift Wind (okay, I had to look that second one up.) Get your epic 80’s kick, and a useful tray for movie/dinner night, for $15 apiece.

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