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Bad Idea? You Bet

By Charlie White Published August 9, 2006, 1:06 pm ET

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Before you react with horror and disgust, the dangerous toy pictured above is part of a Photoshop contest for the worst toy ideas ever. We had a hearty laugh just looking at the picture. Crayon firecrackers, Manson dolls, scissor running kits—the whole gamut of bad ideas awaits your perusal. Please, don’t try this at home.

Misfit Toys 2 [Worth 1000, via The Consumerist]

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