Infomercials had a way of making even the simplest toy feel like a treasure from another dimension. Whether you saw them during Saturday morning cartoons or late at night, these toys left a lasting mark with their over-the-top promises and captivating presentations.
Here's a look at real toys that were recalled after causing harm, injury, or posing serious safety risks to children.
Many of us grew up playing with toys that, in hindsight, probably should have come with big warning labels. Tiny parts, loose pieces, and questionable designs made some of them more dangerous than fun.
Long before online shopping and digital games, some of the best surprises came hidden inside cereal boxes. These small toys turned an ordinary bowl of cereal into a full-blown childhood memory.
Here's a list of real, often bizarre or unintended objects that became beloved toys across generations.
Waking up early for Saturday cartoons was only part of the ritual. The real excitement came from tearing into a new cereal box to find what treasure waited inside.