Thanks to Bratz, Strutz and the like, little girls are encouraged to grow
up too fast. But the following action figures indicate that toy manufacturers are making equally disturbing inroads into the psyches of little boys. These action figures (because boys don't play
with dolls) appear to have sprung from the dystopian imagination of
some Dark Overlord of Toymaking.
Here are 8 disturbing action figures marketed to boys:
1.
Snoop Dogg Doll - The rapper's likeness is now a children's action figure so your kids can pretend they've been arrested too.
2. Hellboy Action Figure - For a few dollars more, you can buy your kid Hellboy. Imagine the fun you'll have!!
3. Demon of Darkness Horse - Because Hellboy needs a friend.
4. Insane Clown Posse Violent Action Figure - This is the toy's real name.
5. Evil Clown - Stitches is from a line of toys called "Dark Circus." Want some peanuts, little boy?
6. Resident Evil - This thing is going to give me nightmares for a week!
7. Krypt Kiddies - For parents who love the Chuckie movies.
8. Demon Kidz - From the website: DemonKidz are sure to get your heart purring with fantastical emotion.
So ok, the last two aren't technically being marketed to boys. Still, it is clear from this list (or a quick perusal of Amazon or any toy store) that boys are encouraged to be violent just as girls are encouraged to be sexy. If we want our kids to be kids, maybe Waldorf is truly onto something.
[Photo Credit: Marcus Martensen]
