By Michael Hansberry (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Oct 12, 2012 06:52 PM EDT

The recent release of Apple's iPhone 5 has led developers to produce various cases for the device.

The developer's want to sell a unique product and the buyer's want to own something different creates a high supply various types of iPhone cases.

Besides, you want something to protect your new phone you just spent hundreds of dollars on.

Apple didn't list any iPhone 5 cases when it launched its new phone.

"This is departure from the standard Apple launch that includes some kind of Apple case and a few third party cases, but it is the first real re-design of the iPhone in two years," said GottaBeMobile.com blogger Josh Smith, according to the Huffington Post. "Many manufacturers waited to see the iPhone 5 and download the exact measurements before starting design and production of iPhone 5 cases."

That didn't stop other companies from  manufacturing and profiting off of the iPhone 5. It seems there is a phone case resembling just about everything from  mermaids, to trees, to notebooks and even plus sockets.

The following is a slideshow of some of the coolest cases available. 

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