Toys

10 Toys That Created Nationwide Frenzies—and Then Vanished

10 Toys That Created Nationwide Frenzies—and Then Vanished

These toys caused chaos in the aisles before disappearing almost as quickly as they came.

10 Fast Food Toys That Became Dangerous and Got Pulled

10 Fast Food Toys That Became Dangerous and Got Pulled

Fast food toys have always been exciting for kids, but sometimes, they have caused more trouble than joy. Some were made too quickly, with sharp parts or choking hazards that led to real injuries. These toys were fun at first — until they were suddenly pulled from restaurants for safety reasons.

14 Toys from the ’80s That Would Be Illegal Today

14 Toys from the ’80s That Would Be Illegal Today

A wild relic of the past, 1980s toys were often as thrilling as they were dangerous, so much that so many of them would be outright illegal today.

15 Toys That Were Pulled After Mysterious Incidents

15 Toys That Were Pulled After Mysterious Incidents

Not every toy on store shelves is safe; some had to vanish after strange and unsettling events. From creepy sounds to unexpected injuries, these toys sparked fear, confusion, and even rumors before being recalled. Parents were left with more questions than answers; in some cases, so were the manufacturers.

10 Toys You Swear Existed—But No One Else Remembers

10 Toys You Swear Existed—But No One Else Remembers

A surreal stroll through the toy aisles of forgotten childhoods, these bizarre, brilliant, and barely-remembered playthings prove that the '80s and '90s were a golden age of weird.

15 Toys from TV Commercials That Disappeared Before You Could Buy Them

15 Toys from TV Commercials That Disappeared Before You Could Buy Them

Remember those toys from TV commercials you begged for, only to have them vanish before you could get your hands on them? Here’s a look at 15 toys that disappeared too soon.