Novelty Toilet Roll Holder
Best for: Best for a guest bathroom or as a gift for anyone who'd rather laugh at their toilet roll holder than ignore it.
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Our review
A plain plastic toilet roll holder does the job, but it never makes anyone smile. This VELENTI set swaps that for three small 3D-printed black sheep, each one holding a spare roll on its back like a woolly little stand — and at 4.7 stars from nearly 4,800 ratings, with 87% five-star, it has clearly landed as more than just a gimmick.
Setup is genuinely no-tools: the sheep head clips onto the cardboard tube of a normal roll, and the legs sit it upright on a shelf or the floor. Reviewers repeatedly say it looks more fragile in photos than it actually is — several specifically mention being surprised by how sturdy it feels once a roll is loaded onto it. Because each one is 3D printed, no two are perfectly identical, which a few buyers liked as a small bonus rather than a flaw.
The main thing to know if you are buying for a guest bathroom: this is a personality piece, not a neutral fixture. If your bathroom is minimal or modern, three googly-eyed sheep will stand out rather than blend in — which is exactly the point for most buyers, several of whom bought it specifically to make guests laugh. The eyes are separate adhesive stickers pressed onto a slightly curved face, and a couple of reviewers found getting full contact on the curve a bit fiddly — worth taking your time with rather than rushing.
It is lightweight plastic rather than anything heavy-duty, so if you are rough with bathroom decor it is one to treat gently — but for the price of a set of three, most buyers are happy to treat it as the fun, low-stakes decor piece it is.
👍 Pros
- Genuinely makes guests laugh — the most repeated praise across reviews
- No tools or glue needed — the sheep head just clips onto a standard roll
- Feels sturdier in person than it looks in photos
- Each one is 3D printed, so no two are perfectly identical
- Comes as a set of three for under $5 each
👎 Cons
- Lightweight plastic — not built for rough handling
- The stick-on eyes can be fiddly to fully adhere to the curved face
- A strong style statement — will not suit a minimal or neutral bathroom
- Function is identical to a plain holder; you are paying for the design
Specifications
| Brand | VELENTI |
|---|---|
| Design | 3D-printed black sheep, set of 3 |
| Material | Lightweight plastic |
| Installation | Freestanding, no tools or glue |
| Capacity | 1 standard toilet roll per holder |
| Included | 3 holders plus adhesive eye stickers |
| Color | Black (other colour sets available) |
FAQ
Does it actually hold the roll securely?
Yes — multiple reviewers specifically say it holds firmly once a roll is loaded, despite looking delicate in photos.
Is assembly difficult?
No tools needed — the head clips onto the tube and the legs stand it up. The only fiddly part some mention is sticking on the separate eye stickers.
Will it hold up to bathroom humidity?
Most reviewers report no issues, though the adhesive eyes are the one part a couple of buyers worried might loosen over time with shower steam.
Is it good as a gift?
Yes — several reviewers bought it specifically as a gift and reported it went down well, especially for sheep or quirky-decor fans.
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