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We've seen our share of crappy designs, but store shelves are so abundant with them, there's always more to poke fun at. For example, toys. They're usually designed and made by adults, so you'd expect a considerable amount of consideration before manufacturing them, right? Well, not so much. Bored Panda has collected some of the most questionable toy design fails to prove that some designers have no clue what they're doing.

From a doll head, used as an actual tail for a pony to a psychotic Elmo, it seems ridiculous someone actually greenlighted these horrible ideas. We're pretty sure, however, that the employees who did have a 'long talk' with their bosses after the fact. Scroll down to check out what we mean and vote for the funniest toy design fails that made you cringe the most.

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My Dog Destroyed Her Toy Cactus, And There Was Another Sad Cactus Inside

My Dog Destroyed Her Toy Cactus, And There Was Another Sad Cactus Inside

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Chinese Toy

Chinese Toy

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#3

This Unfortunately Designed Kid's Balloon

This Unfortunately Designed Kid's Balloon

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Why Do These Toy Design Fails Happen?

Sure, it’s all fun and games to look at these funny toy design fails, but have you ever wondered how come they’re actually there for you to buy in the first place? Surely, you have to be some evil mastermind to create these atrocities, right? While that might very well be the truth, we figured more realistic causes that might allow some of these worst toy design fails to happen: 

First things first—to create engaging toys, the manufacturers have to do thorough market research. If they skip this step and imagine kids being these little monsters, chances are they’re headed for a toy design fail. 

Furthermore, even if the designers did market research but failed to actually test the products with real children, toy fails might be inevitable. 

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Lastly, the quality of production (like stamping completely wrong eyes on a doll) and even an overly complex design can be a straight pathway to some epic toy design fails. 

All in all, it requires a great deal of creativity and thought to create really good toys. If some parts in the process are missing, it might lead to some toy fails of massive proportions. But hey, at least we have these funniest toy fails to laugh at!

#4

My Little Sister's Toy Looks Like It Just Smoked Itself Into A New Era

My Little Sister's Toy Looks Like It Just Smoked Itself Into A New Era

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#5

When Designer Is Tired Of Drawing

When Designer Is Tired Of Drawing

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#6

My Four-Legged Duck

My Four-Legged Duck

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#7

Cinderella's Nose Job Didn't Go As Planned

Cinderella's Nose Job Didn't Go As Planned

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#8

Austria. Home Of Kangaroos And Deserts

Austria. Home Of Kangaroos And Deserts

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#9

Why ??

Why ??

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#10

These Figurines

These Figurines

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#11

Hmmm

Hmmm

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#12

Go Home, Belle, You're Drunk

Go Home, Belle, You're Drunk

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#13

This Fantastic Toy

This Fantastic Toy

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#14

Shhh... It'll Be Over Soon

Shhh... It'll Be Over Soon

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#15

I Am A Sweet Baby. Let's Have Fun Together

I Am A Sweet Baby. Let's Have Fun Together

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#16

Prevent Your Kid From Being Afraid Of The Dark

Prevent Your Kid From Being Afraid Of The Dark

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#17

I Don't Remember That Part Of Sleeping Beauty

I Don't Remember That Part Of Sleeping Beauty

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#18

You Can Shave Your Baby

You Can Shave Your Baby

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#19

If Santa's Late, You'll Know Why

If Santa's Late, You'll Know Why

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#20

My Nephew Has A Toy Dinosaur Which We Call "Sneaky Dinosaur" Because He Looks Rather F****** Sneaky

My Nephew Has A Toy Dinosaur Which We Call "Sneaky Dinosaur" Because He Looks Rather F****** Sneaky

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#21

Winnie The Pooh

Winnie The Pooh

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#22

You Had One Job

You Had One Job

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#23

In The Disney Villains Deck Of Playing Cards, The Queen Of Hearts Is The Three Of Clubs

In The Disney Villains Deck Of Playing Cards, The Queen Of Hearts Is The Three Of Clubs

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#24

Paw Concentration Camp

Paw Concentration Camp

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#25

Children's Toys Are Getting More And More Realistic

Children's Toys Are Getting More And More Realistic

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#26

This Toy

This Toy

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#27

What

What

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#28

The Description On This Toy's Packaging Is Brutally Honest

The Description On This Toy's Packaging Is Brutally Honest

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#29

This Toy Is Having An Identity Crisis

This Toy Is Having An Identity Crisis

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#30

Hey, Should We Paint The Bottle White? Nah, Leave It Flesh Coloured

Hey, Should We Paint The Bottle White? Nah, Leave It Flesh Coloured

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#31

'Real Life' Expression On A Doll

'Real Life' Expression On A Doll

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#32

How Many Noses Does This Guy Really Need?

How Many Noses Does This Guy Really Need?

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#33

Classic Batman Squirt Gun... Really?!

Classic Batman Squirt Gun... Really?!

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#34

Harry, You Look So Real!

Harry, You Look So Real!

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#35

This Is Why I Like To Go To My Local Dollar Shop And To The Toys Section

This Is Why I Like To Go To My Local Dollar Shop And To The Toys Section

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#36

So My Mother Had A Doll Made Based Off Of A Picture Of Me As A Baby

So My Mother Had A Doll Made Based Off Of A Picture Of Me As A Baby

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Kimberly Robinson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would NOT keep that in the house. During a full moon, that plastic case is not going to hold it back. It needs to be taken out and buried in holy ground. Then, pour salt over the earth!

Priscilla Winslow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When these "toys" arrive, they look like your kid is lying in a coffin. WHY do people do this? They didn't even get the kid's hair right!

Samantha Robinson
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom did the same thing with my sister and I. I call the doll based off me Demon Child and my sister's Chucky.

Donna O
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't quite decide if that's cute or creepy...I mean it's nice that she wanted to remember what you looked like as a baby, but like, that's what photos are for!

Michele Brischetto
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this guy lives across the street from me! But he is a handsome man!

Lisa Marie Havener
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor child. Your childhood really left a mark on you while growing up.

Rin Rin
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Higly recommend to burn this dreadful embodiement of evil. Bury with cross and idk splash a little holy water on the ashes, thow some silver at it, burn again, cover with garlic and couple bibles and just to be safe burn again.

Chris Walters
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did it come with a wooden stake and garlic...and maybe an exorcist?!

Allana Rose
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The stuff made of nightmares...who would want one of these for real?

Kjorn
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6 years ago

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you were ugly... your parents kept you?

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#37

My Wife Bought These Baby Toys... Little Worried About Them

My Wife Bought These Baby Toys... Little Worried About Them

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#38

I Imagine The Designer Giggling The Whole Time

I Imagine The Designer Giggling The Whole Time

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#39

Who Is Responsible For This Monstrosity?

Who Is Responsible For This Monstrosity?

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#40

I Do Not Claim To Be As Smart As Animal Planet Zoologists But I Do Believe This Package Contains False Information

I Do Not Claim To Be As Smart As Animal Planet Zoologists But I Do Believe This Package Contains False Information

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#41

Wolverine Inflatable Toy

Wolverine Inflatable Toy

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#42

So A Friend Of Mine Works At A Toy Store, And This Is What He Came Across

So A Friend Of Mine Works At A Toy Store, And This Is What He Came Across

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#43

Children's Or Adult Toy?

Children's Or Adult Toy?

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#44

This Creepy Teddy Bear

This Creepy Teddy Bear

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#45

Water Bottle Designed For Young Girls

Water Bottle Designed For Young Girls

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#46

Uhh... Spongebob?

Uhh... Spongebob?

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#47

Great Find At Target Tonight

Great Find At Target Tonight

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#48

The New Star War Movie Toys Are Starting To Get Out Of Hand

The New Star War Movie Toys Are Starting To Get Out Of Hand

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#49

Who Greenlighted This Toy?

Who Greenlighted This Toy?

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#50

This Squishy Toy's Eyes Fell Off But He Came With Back Ups

This Squishy Toy's Eyes Fell Off But He Came With Back Ups

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#51

New Pokemon Found

New Pokemon Found

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#52

They Couldn't Have Just Used The Tan Color For The Inside Lining?

They Couldn't Have Just Used The Tan Color For The Inside Lining?

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#53

The Printing On This Ball

The Printing On This Ball

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#54

Saw This Delightful Toy In The Santa's Elf Workshop Display At My Local Shopping Centre

Saw This Delightful Toy In The Santa's Elf Workshop Display At My Local Shopping Centre

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#55

Does This Count For Crappy Design?

Does This Count For Crappy Design?

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#56

This Is One Of The Toys You Can Win In The Skill Tester Out The Front Of My Work

This Is One Of The Toys You Can Win In The Skill Tester Out The Front Of My Work

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#57

You Guys Should Get More Sleep. The Bags Under Your Eyes Totally Give You Away

You Guys Should Get More Sleep. The Bags Under Your Eyes Totally Give You Away

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#58

A Rather Oddly Spelt "Simpsonsns" Family In Which Bart Resembles A Crack Addict

A Rather Oddly Spelt "Simpsonsns" Family In Which Bart Resembles A Crack Addict

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#59

What The F*ck

What The F*ck

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#60

These Are Toys For Blowing Bubbles With, That My Best Bud Bought For His Two Children... Uh You Guys See What I See For The Girl Sword Right?

These Are Toys For Blowing Bubbles With, That My Best Bud Bought For His Two Children... Uh You Guys See What I See For The Girl Sword Right?

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#61

I Saw This In A Soft Toy Shop In Singapore. Hitler Bunny... Or Should I Say - Hare Hitler

I Saw This In A Soft Toy Shop In Singapore. Hitler Bunny... Or Should I Say - Hare Hitler

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#62

I Work At A Game/Toy Store. We Got These New Inflatable Horses Kids Can Ride. This Is How You Inflate Them

I Work At A Game/Toy Store. We Got These New Inflatable Horses Kids Can Ride. This Is How You Inflate Them

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#63

Penis-Looking Toy On Clearance Sale

Penis-Looking Toy On Clearance Sale

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#64

His Baby Bear Doesn't Have A Body

His Baby Bear Doesn't Have A Body

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#65

This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

This Spiderman Children's Ride Has A Visible Panty Line

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#66

The Official Emma Watson 'Beauty And The Beast' Doll

The Official Emma Watson 'Beauty And The Beast' Doll

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#67

This Looks More Like Lion King Than Frozen

This Looks More Like Lion King Than Frozen

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#68

Who Let This Happen?

Who Let This Happen?

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#69

Someone Needs To Read More Comics

Someone Needs To Read More Comics

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#70

Daddy? What Is Happening In There?

Daddy? What Is Happening In There?

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#71

How Did They Miss It?

How Did They Miss It?

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#72

I Don’t Know What Marvel Are Up To, But This Will Not Be In The Christmas Stocking This Year

I Don’t Know What Marvel Are Up To, But This Will Not Be In The Christmas Stocking This Year

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#73

Teenage Mutant, Mutant Ninja Turtle

Teenage Mutant, Mutant Ninja Turtle

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#74

Not The Best Place To Put It

Not The Best Place To Put It

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#75

You Had One Job

You Had One Job

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#76

My Wolverine Statue

My Wolverine Statue

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#77

I Still Don't Know What To Think Of This... I Mean It's Cute But I Think I'd Feel Like I Was Eating

I Still Don't Know What To Think Of This... I Mean It's Cute But I Think I'd Feel Like I Was Eating

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#78

I Can't Be The Only One Who Finds This Wrong, Can I?

I Can't Be The Only One Who Finds This Wrong, Can I?

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#79

Really, Toy Manufacturers? Do You Really Think That Was The Best Way To Sew The Banana Onto This Toy Monkey?

Really, Toy Manufacturers? Do You Really Think That Was The Best Way To Sew The Banana Onto This Toy Monkey?

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#80

The Return Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Dreps

The Return Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Dreps

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