What is the deadliest toy in the world?

U-238 Atomic Energy Lab
Forget the threat of shooting your eye out with the Red Ryder BB Gun, the REAL Most Dangerous Toy Ever is the U-238 Atomic Energy Lab from A.C. Gilbert Co.

Why did the Cabbage Patch doll get banned?

There were reports of scratched corneas, temporary blindness, chipped teeth, lacerated faces, broken ribs and concussive injuries. After receiving 170 reports of the doll striking children and adults, causing 150 injuries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the toy in 2000 [source: CPSC].

Are Barbie dolls safe?

Barbie dolls. A lot of kids have them. But new research has warned parents against buying the toys. A study published by the Body Image journal found that Barbie dolls projected an inappropriate and potentially dangerous representation of what the human form should be to young children.

What are the most dangerous kids toys ever sold?

19 Of The Most Dangerous Kids Toys Ever Sold 1. The Gilbert Glass Blowing Kit for Boys 2. Austin Magic Pistol 3. The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab 4. Moon Shoes 5. Sky Dancers 6. Slap Bracelet

Do your childhood toys deserve a comeback?

You might look back on your Teddy Ruxpin or Beanie Babies with nostalgia, but not everything in your childhood toy chest deserves a comeback. Some “playthings” from the 20th century or (even as recent last year!) have caused serious harm to unsuspecting kids.

What did Mattel do to the kids who ate the dolls?

Kids could feed the dolls plastic carrots and french fries, but get too close and the powerful mechanical jaws would chomp down on just about anything — including fingers and hair. Ultimately Mattel bit the bullet and offered a $40 refund to the some 500,000 owners/potential victims of a feeding frenzy.

Is the slingshot a classic toy?

If any water got in there, it would explode. As for the latter, well that’s literally a cap gun you wear around your waist. Last but not least in our weapons category, we have the slingshot. It certainly counts as a classic toy — but some things might be better left in the past.