Toys are a staple of childhood, but from an adult’s perspective, some of these toys can seem downright creepy rather than cute! Some toys are so bizarre or have such questionable messages that they’ve been banned. Here are the top ten scariest banned toys around the world—definitely not something you’d want to buy for your kids!
- Hugo the Multi-Face Doll
Released in 1975, Hugo was a popular toy at the time. It came with various accessories like goat beards, wigs, masks, noses, glasses, and eye patches. These pieces could be combined to create hundreds of different looks. While it was a hit initially, today it’s more famous in the collector’s world. The doll itself is pretty unsettling and has become one of the world’s scariest banned toys.
- Baby’s First Baby
This toy aimed to raise awareness about teenage pregnancy and the issues surrounding it. It came with features like stretch marks, spare diapers, a bottle, and even the ability to simulate breaking water. It also included a fetus that was pregnant itself. This is definitely a nightmare fuel, rather than a helpful teaching tool.
- Water Wiennies
Water Wiennies were an ’80s toy that looked like a long, thick plastic tube. When you released the pressure, it would spray water from one end. Kids would fill it up and then shoot water by loosening a small valve. Back in the ’80s, parents didn’t think twice about their kids playing with something that looked a bit like a private part.
- Lil Monkey
One version of Lil Monkey featured a Black doll surrounded by monkeys, holding a banana near its mouth, with “Lil Monkey” written on its hat. It was quickly pulled from stores due to complaints of racial insensitivity. A doll with a banana and racial undertones? It’s no wonder it made the list of banned toys.
- Vengeful Unicorn
If your child likes poking things, the Vengeful Unicorn might be just for them. Made by Archie McPhee, it includes a removable horn and a poking penguin. There’s even a gift set with four removable spikes, including a blood-red one, plus a koala and a seal for poking. It’s certainly an unusual way to teach kids about the dangers of nature!
- Face Bank
This toy ensures you’ll never want to save a penny again. Made by the Japanese company Surprise, Face Bank is a coin bank with a creepy face that eats coins. It comes in two horrifying versions: one with a full face and one with just a nose and mouth. It makes disturbing noises and burps after eating coins. While some find it a quirky collectible, it’s definitely creepy for both kids and adults.
- Jolly Chimp
Also known as the Cymbal Monkey, the Jolly Chimp was a toy from the ’50s and ’70s made by the Japanese company Daikin. When activated, it claps cymbals together and moves its head while showing a toothy grin. It even made an appearance in “Toy Story 3” as a security guard. Now a sought-after collectible, it’s hard to understand why anyone would want a toy that looks like a demented red-eyed monkey.
- Pee and Poop
This toy from Stockholm, Sweden, was created by Emma McGinnis, who started the company after earning a degree in graphic design. It’s a plush polyester doll designed for potty training, but it’s mainly bought as a gag gift. The idea of giving someone a poop-themed toy might sound funny, but it’s definitely a prank gift.
- Straitjacket
If you’re struggling with a hyperactive child, you might consider this straitjacket toy from Brazil’s Control Toys. It includes items like “Happy Heavy Balls,” which are essentially ankle shackles, and “Baby Prison Carriages.” This straitjacket is meant to restrain kids and prevent them from damaging furniture. Not exactly the most kid-friendly solution, but there you go.
- Fugglers
Lastly, we have Fugglers. Each one is unique, and while their teeth are fake, they’re still quite realistic and creepy. Sold by British artist Margot Rick, these toys have caused quite a stir among children and adults alike. Despite accusations that the teeth are real (which Rick denies), the unsettling look of these toys has made them infamous.
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