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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.

#1

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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Sancha Fung
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it is just to show that while they may show happiness, they are sad inside.

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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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    #8

    Austria. Home Of Kangaroos And Deserts

    Austria. Home Of Kangaroos And Deserts

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    Phil.
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    haha that's a classic. That's why they sell t-shirts in Austria saying "No kangaroos in Austria"

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    #9

    Why ??

    Why ??

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    #11

    Hmmm

    Hmmm

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    #13

    This Fantastic Toy

    This Fantastic Toy

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

    true story: I had something like this as a kid (4/5yo) and I really thought that's what the male genitalia does (I can't ask then, culture thing). fast forward a year or so I had a dental emergency and my dad taking me to the dentist and decided to use his motorcycle so we can get there faster. I was so shocked I really thought he'd really would do the thing but I was even more shocked when he didn't bc I thought he didn't do it bc of my sake. what if the police stopped him for not putting the thing in the thing?? anyway, I learned the real thing soon after. I felt so stupid.

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    #14

    Shhh... It'll Be Over Soon

    Shhh... It'll Be Over Soon

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

    "Elmo hugs back & so much more!" - Omg, is that really what is written over there :D :D :D Creepy ...

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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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    #17

    I Don't Remember That Part Of Sleeping Beauty

    I Don't Remember That Part Of Sleeping Beauty

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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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    #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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    #25

    Children's Toys Are Getting More And More Realistic

    Children's Toys Are Getting More And More Realistic

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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with this one. At least they were sane enough to keep the lengths in 'check'!

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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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    #32

    How Many Noses Does This Guy Really Need?

    How Many Noses Does This Guy Really Need?

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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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    #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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    #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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    #44

    This Creepy Teddy Bear

    This Creepy Teddy Bear

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    #46

    Uhh... Spongebob?

    Uhh... Spongebob?

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    Rui
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lets all sing the run for your life sooooonnnnnggg

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

    What is that even meant to be?! And why does the character behind Spongebob have a giant Twix shoved through both its eyes?!

    Kari Scholl
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designer: C'mon, it's Spongebob and a pony combined! What more could a kid want!

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

    idk about you but it feels like it will sprint towards u the moment it spots u...creepy

    Zori the degu
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just swore very loudly. Thankfully, it's only me, the dog and the degus in the house! :D

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    #47

    Great Find At Target Tonight

    Great Find At Target Tonight

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    Sancha Fung
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could also go in the misleading packaging post https://www.boredpanda.com/misleading-packaging-design/

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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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    Ladies and Gentlemen
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This toy is for very small kids, for them there's nothing wrong with this. Also, if not for this post, and I had seen this toy somewhere, honestly I would have not thought anything negative otherwise.

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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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