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In some ways, it's true: The chain's first US outpost in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood has a modern, white-walled design that reminds us of the world's largest furniture retailer. Customers snake through one continuous aisle that wraps around the store, a layout similar to IKEA's.
Flying Tiger focuses on much smaller and quirkier tchotchkes, rather than ready-to-assemble furniture. And the prices are unbelievably low. Most items cost between $1 and $4.
Here are the 10 coolest (read: weirdest) items you can buy at Flying Tiger.
Your paper clips should be conversation starters. Burger and condiment clips run for just a $1 per pack.
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Need a matching kitchen timer to go with those paper clips?
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Flying Tiger had lots of food-related items, such as these chocolate bar-inspired note pads.
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If you prefer your bars to be made of gold, these $2 magnets are for you.
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We saw notebooks made of fake wood, too, but these Googly Eyes pads were our favorite.
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Kitsch is Flying Tiger's specialty. A whole wall was dedicated to mustache memorabilia.
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These massage rollers, shaped like potted plants, were too cute.
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Many of the products have practical applications, too. You'll never misplace your glasses again with this $3 nose-shaped holder.
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It's difficult to lose a pen when it's hanging on your fridge.
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Step aside, Container Store. These vertical salad containers cost just $3 a pop.
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Store your magazines in a $5 bin made of magazines.
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These veggie peelers look like old-school pencil sharpeners.
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The mix and match candle wall has votive holders and sticks in varying shapes and colors.
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