World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH), a consumer watchdog org, has published a list of its ten most dangerous Xmas-season toys. I have to say that they all seem pretty mild compared to the stuff I used to play with, though it is interesting to note how hypocritical the manufacturers' advice can be as with the Fantastic 4 Thing gauntlets below:
These oversized fists, resembling those of a popular comic book and movie character, are sold to enable six year olds to "smash!" and "crash!" just like the "super strong creature." Remarkably, at the same time children are encouraged to engage in "clobberin time!", parents are warned that the toy is "intended to be used only for dress-up fantasy play", and that "serious injury could result" should it be used to strike a person or pet.
(via Fark)
