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San Diego Union Tribune — The historic Old Police Headquarters near Seaport Village will be redeveloped by summer 2010 into shops and restaurants, but it is providing a home decoration opportunity now for San Diegans with a taste for the bizarre. Cell doors, bunks, sinks and even toilets used by decades of San Diego criminals.

Ahem, toilets? I'm all for one-of-a-kind conversation starters in the home, but used prisoner toilets? Really?

“Alcatraz sells little pieces of the bars that used to be on the cells, and they are quite popular,” said Steve Willard of the San Diego Police Historical Association. “There's people out there who collect all kinds of things.”

I don't see how bars from a prison that housed some of the most infamous criminals in history compares to used toilets from the local slammer. But hey, that's just me. If you are interested in some essential cell decor, including a 'historical' crapper at a steal of a deal ($25!), information is below.

Where: Old Police Headquarters, 700 W. Harbor Drive
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
Prices: Cell panel, $300; cell door, $200; bunk, $150; sink, $100; toilet, $25
Proceeds benefit the San Diego Police Historical

Willard, vice president of the police charity that gets the proceeds, said there's precedent. One former police captain took home a cell door, welded on legs, topped it with glass and turned it into a bar.

I actually think this idea is fairly innovative and it made me brainstorm a few DIY ideas for the toilets ...

A flower planter? Make your garden snazzy! Shabby chic painted accents add that special something.

A serving dish? Mmm, appetizing. It's like reverse digestion!

An aphrodisiac? If you get two (you could probably finagle a buy one, get one 50% off situation) you could totally make a 'love toilet'. Nothing says romance more than pooping side by side. Nothing.

Or, there is always the boring normal use for prison toilets. So, if you must keep them for that purpose at least get one of these awesome toilet seats for it. We all know the best ideas come when on the john, so inspire the musician in you! Prison commode + butt cheeks on former guitar = AMAZING!