Ever despaired at the lack of stores stocking supplies for the frequent time traveller? No, nor have we, but the Echo Park Time Travel Mart has obviously found a niche in the market.

The quirky Los Angeles shop claims to sell everything you need 'before you take a road trip through the fourth dimension'.

And if you are wondering exactly what that might include, a wander down the aisles will present you with products such as a can of $9.99 Mammoth Chunks - which is claimed to contain 100% Woolly Mammoth Meat - and robot milk, which is claimed to be 100% non-organic and made "since 2830".

Other items on sale include Barbarian Repellent, Viking Oderant, Anti-Robot Fluid and a Time Freezy Hyper Slush ice-based drink.

And it has proved popular with Hollywood stars since it's opening in January, with celebs including Natalie Portman, Catherine Keener and Michael Cera (Juno) all reportedly stopping by to pick up wacky products.

The store, which has the motto "Wherever You Are, We're Already There", was actually set up to provide funding for non-profit organisation 826LA, which is dedicated to supporting kids explore creative writing and helping teachers inspire their students to write.

It is the brainchild of author Dave Eggers, who got into the habit of pairing outlandish stores with his tutoring locations after one had to contain a commercial venture to fulfil its lease.

He's so far opened a pirate supply store, and now has a superhero shop, a space-travel emporium and a monster boutique.

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