The Hop Rod Motorized Pogo Stick was a short-lived toy that propelled people in the air whether they were ready or not. This gas-powered pogo stick looks incredibly fun but was "just as energetic if an off-balance user landed sideways. That caused some serious accidents and led to a ban on sales in the early '70s." Yikes!
The Hop Rod was a dangerously fun motorized pogo stick
Cabbage Patch riots: the chaotic holiday toy craze of 1983
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"Wicked" toys from Mattel featuring link to porn site pulled from shelves, now available on eBay
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Watch this Tickle Me Elmo scream in agony during bizarre voltage experiment
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Best children's 3D printer lets kids create endless toys
TL;DR: The Toybox kid-friendly 3D printer deluxe bundle is on sale for $329.97 (reg. $439) until December 22. Gift shopping for a child is completely different from shopping for an adult. There's SO… READ THE REST
The Seido Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set is on sale for $109.97 until January 12.
TL;DR: The Seido™ Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set is on sale for $109.97 until January 12. Alright, so you're in the kitchen, right? It's a big dinner affair. Maybe it's the holidays.… READ THE REST
Rock around the Christmas tree (and everywhere else) with the JBL Flip 6
TL;DR: Head to checkout to get this new, open-box JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker on sale for just $74.99 (reg. $129) through December 15, with delivery in time for Christmas. What's… READ THE REST
