When I was growing up, things were certainly different. What was considered “risqué” is now commonplace. It’s sad but true.

Nowadays, toys are nearly living nightmares. I am glad some of these were not around when I was growing up – makes me think twice about what I give my kids for sure! Take a look…

Babies giving birth to babies!

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We won’t even get into the thought of how a baby got pregnant…what act would be necessary AND what part of health class they forgot (try the pituitary gland). Bad idea all around.

The Fuhrer – really?

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(no comment)

Skipper gets boobs

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To Matte’s credit, Skipper was always flat as a board. And then Barbie had a super huge bust – there was no in between. The alarming part here is that one can “Make her grow from a young girl to a teenager in seconds!” and she’s “twice as much fun.” The false timeline for boob growth and implication that only with boobs is someone fun is not a good plan.

Pole Dancing Doll

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Well there’s always something to aspire to!

Stripper Pole with Video

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Would love to see what messages they are including in the DVD…unbelievable.

Flasher Doll

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It may be a tad too early for this…

Barbie gets pregnant

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Interesting concept but might bring adult topics up too early in life.

Uh…no

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So the diaper fits both the baby and the monkey…hmmm

Oreo Barbie

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Is there a Nilla Wafer Barbie too? How about Cheez-It Barbie or Red Hot Barbie?

Hmmm…

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Couldn’t come up with a different shape?

Penis Gummy-things

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Great for a bachelorette party – not for my kids! Hello?

The Avenging Narwhal?

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And what is he avenging? How could a sea creature have anything to avenge on land (koala?)? Narwhals also hang out in the north pole area – Greenland, Russia, etc. Last I checked, penguins dwell mostly in Antarctica (far South America, South Africa and Galapagos Islands excluded).

The Water Weenie

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So it’s basically a super condom?

Wolverine

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Nice placement.

The Punisher

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Rapist/Super Hero? It’s a confusing message.

Oh Pooh!

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Not you too!

Lego Prison Camp

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Now where was that Hitler doll?

The Face Bank

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If banks only had faces!! Creepy!

Mouse/Demon Doll

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Strange…

Jolly Chimp?

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Eyes bulge, teeth flash – yikes!

Mr. Buttons

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Looks weird – like he’s gonna steal your teeth!

Ah, umm…

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Nope.

Ewoks gone bad?

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We’re not sure what these are – but there’s a bone sticking out and faces are melting. Next!

Oh great – ET’s “finger”

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And it lights up! Looks like another type of “toy” for folks much older than 4.