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Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Ee-I-Ee-I . . . Oh!
With a tickle, tickle here. And a giggle, giggle there . .
No Playing Around — Iran Steps Up Effort to Take Down Barbie
Iranian children must be protected from, not by, Batman and Superman. These Western superheroes, along with Barbie and Harry Potter, are alarming Iranian officials.
Iran's prosecutor general spoke out against the fictional figures last weekend saying: “These toys, which do not respect the required norms, present dangers for the health of children and affect the survival of toy factories in this country."
Cussing Caterpillar Teaches Kids the Alphabet
The Leapfrog Alphabet Pal is a cute toy caterpillar that's supposed to teach tykes the ABCs. Each of the caterpillar's 26 legs says a different letter of the alphabet. Kids press, play, and learn — but they're learning a little more than their ABCs!
Flashback: Pie Face
We've seen many effed-up games come out of the '60s, but this one takes the cake pie. Or actually, the players do. They sit around, wind a handle, and wait for a pie to smack 'em in the mug.
Did Elmo Go to Rehab and Sober Up?
I always considered Elmo a sloppy drunk — that off-balance, giggle-me-overkill routine was a little telling. But it looks like he's done himself some good in the past few months. He's now singing, dancing, beatboxing, and even busting out the ol' jazz hands.
Flashback: Kiddie Submachine Gun Set
Back in the day when toys cost a measly three bucks, Mattel had submachine guns and pistols on the market. If modern day video games influence young children in negative ways, then how about the smoke-firing guns, holsters, and ammo little dudes used to play target practice with a few decades ago? The more things change, the more they stay the same— surprise, surprise, with a little "bang, bang!"
Product of the Day: Adopt-A-Critters
This charming fellow Bobby arrived in the mail for Future Girl and I bet she was happy about it! If you'd like to get a one-of-a-kind handmade plushy toy, go to Etsy's Adopt-A-Critters site. This is a face that only a weirdo could love, and I know I am a weirdo.
Trouble in Paradise
Barbie and Ken had a falling out. She got the dream house, he got the mid-life crisis.
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Unfortunately Named Toy Is a Real Headache
If you thought playing with LEGOs was difficult, try playing with these.
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Which of These Is Not Like The Others?
It's the vest. If he had a cape, he'd be a hyper-masculine bad ass in no time.
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