







🕹️ Flip the switch on boredom with the Useless Box!
The Useless Box is a compact, fully assembled wooden gadget that amusingly turns itself off by flipping its own switch. Powered by 2 AAA batteries (not included), this brown wood mechanical puzzle is a perfect desk toy and conversation piece, blending craftsmanship with playful engineering.
| Manufacturer | yiwoo |
| Brand | sansheng |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.8 x 5.2 x 4.3 inches |
| Item model number | 20170616 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Brown |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Size | 15.5x9.5x7cm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 20170616 |
G**I
A pointless pleasure!
This Useless Box is the most uselessly entertaining thing I’ve ever bought. It’s like a tiny, wooden troll who just loves to defy you. The moment you flip the switch, that little arm pops out and mocks your efforts. It’s absurd, pointless, and completely addictive. I bought this on a whim for my office cubicle, and let me tell you, it’s the best office investment I’ve made. Everyone stops by to give it a go, and it’s become a surprising source of office morale. It’s simple, silly fun that never gets old. If you need a break from the daily grind, or just want to add a touch of whimsy to your space, I highly recommend this utterly pointless piece of genius.
S**A
Completely Useless But Fun!
Completely Useless Box. My daughter loves this box! You turn the switch on... it magically gets flipped off. Countless hours of back and forth. Nothing more. Nothing less. It is small. Won't take up much room. Uses 2 AAA batteries. The side latches are delicate. One came broken but I put it back together and its good as new. There are more pricey options that have characters, speakers, lights, and/vibration methods. But this basic box is just as useless at those.
P**Y
Super cool.
Totally useless. But my grandkids love it.
C**S
Great gift, but came broken.
Absolutely amazing product. Very funny, unique, and quite cheap. Only issue is that the box I was sent had broken during travel, so flicking the switch doesn’t do anything. Guess it really is a useless box. I had ordered two other useless boxes before and they worked perfectly fine, so it’s quite annoying that the one I just ordered doesn’t hold up to the same standard. Makes me second guess if I should get another. But otherwise, this is a great gift item when it does work. Love it bunches! Friends I gifted it to all say they fiddle with the box commonly, so it’s definitely a better gift than you’d think.
K**R
It's a hit!
Our son requested this for his birthday. I was skeptical, but it works as advertised and is a big hit. Who would have guessed something useless could also be fun.
D**E
Didn't work. Obviously untested after it was manufactured.
Obviously not tested to see if it worked. The arm that comes up to turn off the switch was aimed so that it missed the switch completely. It was built that way, tilted. It was not damaged in shipment. I had to spend a half-hour unsoldering the switch so that it could be adjusted to an angle that would be hit by the arm.
D**K
Fun and Addictive
Given what this thing is, it perfectly met my expectations. This was a great gift for a coworker and I can’t help flipping the switch every time I’m in his office. Build quality was solid considering that this is one of the least expensive fully assembled versions I found. Hundreds of flips in and still going strong!
L**A
So. Much Fun!!!
Yep. It's a silly, useless box. But it looks great on a shelf and my grandkids got a kick out of it. Looking for a fun gift, this might work!
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