Robotic bugs rule!
The manufacturers of Hexbug really knew how to make the coolest robotic critters. From the basic Hexbugs that would randomly move around on the floor to nifty spiders and larvae that exhibit creepy crawly motion, they know exactly what kids expect. Imagine placing a sound and light sensitive Hexbug crab in the kitchen and letting it flit across the floor quickly immediately after Mum switches the light on! The simple design and high parental annoyance factor is what makes it a coveted toy the world over.
Adorable sopranos
Coming in a variety of shapes, designs, and colours, sing-a-ma-jigs are popular even today. These singing toys pour out a melody when squeezed in the paws or tummy. These toys are designed to raise a kid’s spirit, as they sing in a unique voice with the mouth open, even revealing a set of teeth! As is true with most toys, the more the merrier! A bunch of sing-a ma-jigs in singing mode can spell delight to kids and headaches to adults!
Anabelle’s sister
Called the cricket doll, it’s neither one that resembles the insect nor has anything to do with the most popular sport in this country. This was a sitting doll super famous in the ’80s in the USA. With a voice like the famous child actress Shirley Temple, this toy was capable of doing quite a few things kids would love cracking jokes, singing, conversing, and complimenting. However, it also did something that neither kids nor adults would particularly enjoy… its eyes constantly scanned the room in the creepiest way possible!
Mr Stretch-All You-Can!
A company decided to combine two things most kids loved into one toy superheroes and stretching/ pulling. Voila! Stretch Armstrong was born! This bendy, flexible toy allowed kids to twist it into any shape they wished thanks to his latex outer body and mushy corn syrup insides. As you might guess, what’s his strength is also his weakness. A hot car was his enemy leave him there for a few hours, and he ended up a sorry mess.
Erwin the Little Patient
This German plush doll is designed to delight every kid who’s interested in becoming a doctor and learning about anatomy, albeit a cute and less gross version. Erwin comes with a zipped torso that features small and large intestines, kidneys, spleen, liver, lungs, and, ummm, a heart-shaped heart. All the organs are attached to each other with red Velcro strips completely unlike the real body, but hey, who wants to faint over a scientifically-accurate model!
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