The World's Weirdest Vending Machines

1/15 The "Gold to Go" vending machine at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi dispenses the precious metal to order.

2/15 A 10-gram gold ingot from the vending machine

3/15 A woman takes her order of cupcakes after using a "Cupcake ATM" created by Sprinkles bakery on March 25, 2014 in New York City.

4/15 Crawling crustaceans are on sale from this vending machine in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. A cruel twist on the conventional KitKats on offer in the UK.

6/15 Only those with the finest culinary tastes - and the fattest wallets - are likely to be seen in front of this Beverly Hills vending machine dishing up posh portions of caviar.

7/15 The posh snack is available at all times of the day and night

8/15 This tie vending machine in Tokyo, Japan, ensures no-one in the city has an excuse for an untidy appearance at work.

9/15 No-one will be caught out by the weather in China with the ULA umbrella vending machine at their disposal.

10/15 The Lego vending machine is building up a strong fan base in Munich, Germany.

11/15 A hostess takes a pizza out of a Pizzomatic vending machine, baking and selling pizzas in Cologne, France.

12/15 These tasty treats are straight from the oven

13/15 This Maggi mashed potato vending machine in Singapore serves up its own mash in a paper cup topped with chicken and gravy.

14/15 This vendor keeps the live music scene alive and kicking in Memphis by providing 24-hour access to new guitar strings and accessories

15/15 Straight from the oven - or vending machine - these baguettes are served up fresh and instantly in Paris.