If you start looking around you’ll see a lot of different shapes and varieties of novelty bottle openers available. These range in prices from very cheap, sometimes even less than $5, up to very expensive, meaning over $80 or even $100 or more. Obviously the amount you want to spend will depend on a few factors, not least of which is how much spare money you have lying around! But you will also want to factor in how close you are to the person you’re giving your gift to and how much you think they’ll like and use the bottle opener.

Novelty bottle openers can be found is virtually any form that you want. One new trend is talking bottle openers, and although they are hardly a new invention they seem to be taking the market by storm once again in the last couple of years. You can get talking bottle openers that will say almost anything and even ones that will allow you to record or create your own message, so you can give someone a constant reminder that you gave them the bottle opener if you want to.

You can also get bottle openers that look like horses, keys, balls, flashlights, tools and a lot more. There is also a huge range available that are in the shapes and colors of many major sports teams and leagues, cartoon characters and a lot more. No matter what you or your friend are in to you are almost guaranteed to be able to find a novelty bottle opener that relates to their interests.

Finally don’t forget to always look around and compare prices when buying novelty bottle openers. Even if you’re just buying one, you can still save a lot of money by checking in a few different places. Bottle opener prices can vary greatly from store to store so be sure to check out at least 3 or 4 places before making a decision. This is particularly important if you’re shopping online as it’s so easy, usually just a matter of a few clicks, to do these comparisons and you can save a lot.

Wall mounted bottle openers come in a big range of different shapes, sizes and styles.  The simplest ones are just plain metal, fairly small, and attach to your wall easily and are unobtrusive.  Sometimes they will have a small decoration or wording printed across the top, and sometimes they’re just plain metal.  These simple models are also very cheap, starting at as low as $5 or $6 and going through to around the $10 range.

If you want to spend a little more, there are some additional options available.  One model, for example, has a small magnetic plate just below the actual opener itself, which is designed to catch the bottle caps as you take them off.  It’s kind of a gimmick but it could also be very useful – no need to try and catch or pick up the bottle caps, all you need to do is worry about enjoying your drink!  Other bottle openers are shaped or designed to look like something, like a bottle, an animal or any number of other things.  They are definitely more attractive than the standard metal openers but also more expensive, as they can cost anywhere from $10 up to $30 or even more if you go for a really top of the line model.

You can also buy bottle top catchers separately to make a perfect bottle opening set – you just attach the catcher below the opener on the wall, and no need to think about catching the bottle tops any more!  These catchers can either be in the shape of small boxes, either from clear plastic or metal, or a small magnetic plate.

Novelty beer bottle openers are a very common gift for guys to give to each other, and they come in a big range of styles.  Some bottle openers talk or make sounds every time you use them; some are shaped or decorated like cartoon or other characters; and some have funny messages printed on them.  If might take a bit of time but if you search you’re very likely to find something that will appeal to you or to whoever you want to give a gift to.

A new trend is bottle openers that are a part of something that you have with you all the time, so that you’re never left in that painful position of having a nice cold bottle of beer and no way to open it, short of busting a couple of teeth.  Some of the things that you can now get that include beer bottle openers include rings, belts, keychains, wallets, USB flash drives, hats, flip-flops, MP3 players, telephones, wrenches, hammers, and much more.  Depending on the item and the brand these can range from a few dollars up to $100 or more, but hey, if you’re already shelling out for a new USB drive, keychain or hammer, why not get one that can also open your beer for you?

Finally there are the super-functional, no effort style openers.  These are the ones that look very different from the standard hook-style openers, and are designed to make opening beer bottles a breeze.  If you value function over form and you hate opening beer bottles with regular openers, this could be the right choice for you.

You can find a huge range of unique bottle openers online, from mass produced and well priced models to one of a kind, custom-made openers which can sell for hundreds of dollars.  Unless you’re looking for a gift for a very, very special person, you’ll probably want to stick to the mass produced versions – but don’t worry, there are plenty of unique bottle openers available at very reasonable prices.

First in line in terms of unique openers are the ones that make sounds.  There are a lot of options available, from talking openers that repeat a set of lines every time you use them, often with well-known characters such as Stewie from Family Guy or the Simpsons, to ones that belch or make other sounds.  They usually also have some kind of funny design or images to go along with them, so if you’re looking for laughs, this is a good option.

Beyond that there are many openers with interesting and unique designs.  Some have little magnets that allow you to store them on the fridge, so you never have to rustle in any drawers to find them.  These come in all kinds of shapes such as sharks, helping hands and more, and are generally quite stylish and cool.  One kind even has a magnetic plate below the opener which catches the bottle cap after you’ve taken it off!

There are also all kinds of clothing with built in bottle openers.  This range includes hats (bottle opener under the rim of a baseball cap, for example); flip-flops with a bottle opener under the sole of the shoe (not sure how hygienic this is though); and the ever-handy belt buckle opener.

If none of these interest you, you can find regular bottle openers in an almost infinite variety of styles, shapes and sizes online.  Just think about something your recipient likes and chances are you’ll be able to find it in the form of a bottle opener.

If you’re buying it as a gift for someone, make sure it’s something that they’re likely to wear.  Many people will only wear certain styles or types of rings, so make sure you do your homework and check that your recipient will be interested in wearing a bottle opener ring – if not, your gift will be somewhat wasted.  If you think it is something they’d wear, make sure you find one in a style and color that suits what they normally wear, as many people won’t wear anything on their fingers that will clash with their existing jewelry.

Probably the most famous ring bottle opener brand is called Ring Thing. You can buy them almost anywhere online, including most major retailers, and they are simple stainless steel designs which come with a choice of pictures and colors.  There are also several other brands who produce very similar items and you can get them in steel and gold colors, and often with images such as skulls and shamrocks on the side.

Prices for ring bottle openers vary between brands and sites, and it depends on whether you want one with images or not.  You can probably find cheap versions for around $5, although you need to check that the quality is okay before buying as ring bottle openers are put under quite a bit of stress when used and can break easily if they’re not well made.  Ring Thing brand openers sell for between $8 to $20 depending on the style and look of the ring, and other brands are also available for similar prices.

If you want to buy personalized keychains, there are a few things to consider before you start.  First of all, who are you buying the keychain for and what kind of things do they like?  You can have them made in a huge range of different sizes, shapes and styles, so try to pick something they’d like.  Of course, it doesn’t have to be a bottle opener keychain – it will still be useful without that.

Once you’ve thought of the general theme, think about whether you want something simple, like a plain metal or colored keychain with someone’s name or a message printed on it, or something more elaborate which is in a particular shape or has a design on it.  This will depend mainly on who you’re buying it for and what they like.  Remember that a keychain is something that people take with them everywhere so if you want them to use it, it will need to be something that suits their style more than yours.  For example, a keychain for a business executive should probably be quite plain and stylish, whereas one for your teenage cousin could be much more colorful and lively.

Then you need to shop around and find a company that can supply what you’re looking for.  There are hundreds of businesses online who make and sell personalized keychains, so you shouldn’t have any problems in finding what you’re looking for.  Most places have a set range of styles to choose from, and they will customize them according to your needs, either with an engraved or embossed message, or with a colored design.

It’s almost impossible to give a price range for personalized keychains, as it depends so much on what it is made of and what level of customization you want.  You can find them for as little as a few dollars for a simple round keychain with a couple of words printed on them, through to $20 to $30 for solid metal engraved ones, and going up to $60 or more for more elaborate designs.  Consider your budget as well when you’re planning the keychain and that will make your searching much easier.