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20 Most Dangerous Toys of All Time
Good Housekeeping ^
| 8/29/18
| Caroline Picard
Posted on 04/20/2023 7:54:42 PM PDT by DallasBiff
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. Steer clear of these trinkets and games — unless you want to pay a visit to the ER, that is
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: clickbait; goodhousekeeping; toys
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Never thought Barbie and her dog Tanner would make this list.
Remember clackers, they were somewhat annoying. Every boy back in the day had a cap gun and slingshot.
Surprised a BB gun didn't make the list.
To: DallasBiff
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posted on
04/20/2023 7:55:47 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: DallasBiff
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posted on
04/20/2023 7:56:01 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
To: BenLurkin
LOL, you gotta be faster than that!
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posted on
04/20/2023 7:56:22 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: dfwgator
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posted on
04/20/2023 7:57:07 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
To: DallasBiff
We called them click-clacks. And yeah, they were sorta dangerous, but you learned quickly what NOT to do,
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posted on
04/20/2023 7:58:21 PM PDT
by
FamiliarFace
(I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TP)
To: DallasBiff
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:00:08 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: dfwgator; DallasBiff
Invisible pedestrian was my kid's favorite!
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:00:26 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: dfwgator
Well, Miss Face, we have this toy, Johnny space Commander....
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:03:11 PM PDT
by
CletusVanDamme
(The breaking point will be reached soon. )
To: DallasBiff
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:03:54 PM PDT
by
Fungi
To: DallasBiff
There was a toy that had to be recalled: Riviton I believe.
It included rubber rivets, but unfortunately at least two small children choked to death on the rivets and the toy was recalled by the maker of the toy, Parker Brothers.
To: Maine Mariner
If only I had a nickel for every time I burned my fingers with the “Thingmaker”
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:07:53 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: FamiliarFace
Nothing like smashing two glass balls together on a string.
To: Fungi
Because it shows the people at good housekeeping are wimps.
Also don't let your kids eat magnets.
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:09:39 PM PDT
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Follow the money. Even if it leads you to someplace horrible it will still lead you to the truth.)
To: DallasBiff
To: Fungi
Why is this important? Because this brings nostalgia and how we survived all these "dangerous" toys.
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04/20/2023 8:10:37 PM PDT
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DallasBiff
(Apology not accepted.la is not the sharpest knife in the drawer)
To: DallasBiff
Had the Thing Maker and Wood Burning kit.
Also had the Ronco Bottle Cutting Kit to make drinking glasses.
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04/20/2023 8:10:51 PM PDT
by
Deaf Smith
(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
To: DallasBiff
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:10:58 PM PDT
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Mark
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To: dfwgator
Yup. But the E-Z Bake oven makes the list. Was a wood-burner a toy?
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posted on
04/20/2023 8:11:53 PM PDT
by
gundog
(It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: crusty old prospector
I got to be part of a TV story about those. Our neighbor worked for a local TV station and filmed a bunch of us clacking away. No one got hurt.
I saw the article started with lawn darts. I played with them for a long time with and without folks. Never hurt anyone.
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