Get on the shelf finalists chosen

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Ten hopeful entrepreneurs anxiously cleared round one of Walmart’s “Get on the shelf “ contest launched last month. These lucky few were plucked from more than 4,000 submissions in which consumers voted for items they would like to see on the shelf at Walmart stores.

More than one million votes were cast via social media platforms during the first phase of the competition, according to Walmart.

The eclectic list of finalists are selling a wide array of goods from funky fashion to goodwill efforts for nations in need of potable water.

Round two voting will begin Wednesday (April 11) and continue to midnight April 24. The three products that garner most votes in round two will have the opportunity to be sold on Walmart.com and the grand prize winner will possibly secure shelf space in select U.S. Walmart stores

Here are the 10 finalists listed in alphabetical order:
Bios Clinical Acne System is an acne system that uses topical probiotics to treat adolescent and adult acne.

Humankind Water gives 100 percent of its net profits to provide clean drinking water for some of the one billion people in this world dying without it.

Mr. Spritz Mysterious Shirts are entertaining t-shirts containing hidden images that appear when the garment gets wet and disappear when dry.

Plate Topper transforms dinner plates into airtight food storage containers to save meals, leftovers and snacks. They are dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe and 100 percent BPA-free.

Sola-Bag Forever Carry Refrigerator is a lunch bag that stays cold forever by generating energy from solar power and indoor lighting.

Soleeze Spring Loaded Insoles are spring-loaded insoles and shock absorbers that fit into any shoe or boot and last for years.

SnapIt Eyeglass Repair Kit is an easy way to fix your sunglasses or eyeglasses in 30 seconds.

SUSIE Magazine is a bimonthly Christian print magazine and online sisterhood for teen girls promoting healthy relationships, good role models and positive self-image.

Veterans Farm Datil Pepper Salt is a datil-infused kosher salt created at a Veterans Farm, where disabled combat veterans are taught farm skills to help them overcome physical and mental barriers and get jobs.

We the People Bracelet features silver sterling beads with ingrained detailed descriptions of the Amendments to the Bill of Rights.

Get on the shelf is the first contest of its kind from a major retailer and a way for WalmartLabs to become more integrated with the merchandising side of the retail model.

“The top 10 finalists represent the smart and inspirational products that Walmart customers want to see on the shelf online and in their local stores,” said Chris Bolte, vice president of WalmartLabs. “We have been inspired by the creativity and passion of the contestants as they promote their products through traditional media, social marketing and personal networks. We look forward to the next round of voting where the winners will be decided by the American public.”