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Halloween is the perfect time to crack open the toy box of nightmares, so we’re revisiting the eerie and unsettling world of Rosemberg’s Forbidden Toys—this time with a spooky twist. From vintage horrors to newer nightmare fuel, these imaginative creations feel like lost relics from a childhood that took a very wrong turn.

While longtime fans may recognize some of these pieces, seeing them through a Halloween lens makes them feel creepier than ever. Rosemberg’s toys are creepy, funny, and unforgettable, tapping into that childhood fear we never really outgrew—the one where you swear the doll on the shelf blinked. So grab your candy, lock your closet, and scroll on… If you dare.

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#1

Here’s Johnny! The Shining Bathroom Set By Playskool

Two children playing with a creepy toy set featuring a boy holding an axe through a broken door, a forbidden toy concept.

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Eroe Infinito
Eroe Infinito
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1 year ago

Now, now lil' Johnny. Violence is not the answer.... unless it doesn't work the first time.

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    Sylvanian Families Cosmic Horror Playset By Tomy

    Child playing with creepy Sylvanian Families toy featuring a haunting rabbit with tentacles from forbidden toys collection.

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    martucas avatar
    martuca
    martuca
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    1 year ago

    Shut Up and take my money!

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    #3

    My Lovely Pinhead Cenobite Doll By Vir 6w

    Young girl holding a creepy Pinhead doll from forbidden toys collection with tagline pain never ends and collectible figures.

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    Angela B
    Angela B
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    1 year ago

    The bottle LOL!

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    #4

    Summonlings Ritualistic Invocation Game By Enigma

    Two girls laugh as they play with a creepy pink demon toy on a pentagram board from forbidden toys by Rosemberg.

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    15points
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    Fellfromthemoon
    Fellfromthemoon
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    1 year ago

    Something similar existed about 30 years ago, it was called Ask Zandar

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    #5

    Barnie Taxidermy Dissecting Plush Toy By Vir

    Child playing with a creepy Barney taxidermy toy revealing bones, a chilling example of forbidden toys by Rosemberg.

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    Rick Murray
    Rick Murray
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    1 year ago

    Where was this when I was a kid?

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    #6

    Possessed Nancy Exorcisable Doll By Famosa

    Young girl controlling creepy toy doll that is vomiting green slime, an eerie forbidden toy creation by Rosemberg.

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
    Bonnie Blue Bird
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    1 year ago

    LOL ... I'd buy it

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    #7

    Grave Digger Crypt Raiding Game By Marppo

    Two girls playing the creepy Forbidden Toys grave digger game with skeletons and tombstones on a dirt-filled board.

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    Final score:
    14points
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    Blackmoon The Dragon
    Blackmoon The Dragon
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    This could be an actual game tbh, the box is just weird... good idea tho

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    #8

    My Juggalo Baby Icp Doll By Famosa

    Young girl holding a creepy clown-faced toy doll, an eerie creation from the Forbidden Toys collection by Rosemberg.

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    12points
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    S L M
    S L M
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    1 year ago

    It needs a Faygo

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    #9

    The Trolley Problem Philosophical Dilemma Toy By Tomy

    Boy playing with trolley toy featuring multiple tied dolls lined on tracks, illustrating forbidden toys concept.

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    Final score:
    12points
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    Eroe Infinito
    Eroe Infinito
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Lil' Johnny. What are you doing here....?

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    #10

    Littlest Meat Processing Farm Pig Slaughter Playset By Kenner

    Girl smiling with a creepy Littlest Meat Processing Farm toy set, one of the forbidden toys by Rosemberg.

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    Final score:
    11points
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    Ozymandias73
    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Whee whee whee all the way for the kids to play with

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    #11

    Crazy Burial Compact Coffin Balancing Game By Mattel

    Creepy forbidden toy with blue figures carrying a pink coffin and a skeleton inside, evoking spooky vibes.

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    Final score:
    10points
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    neilhenderson avatar
    Glix Drap
    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    Premium     1 year ago

    Nancy, have you seen your sister anywhere?

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    #12

    Fertilinova Gamete Competition Game By Mediterráneo

    Two girls playing with a creepy toy featuring an eyeball and s***m figures, a forbidden toy creation by Rosemberg.

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    fatman10k avatar
    Eroe Infinito
    Eroe Infinito
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    The description says it's an "eyeball" lolololol

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    #13

    Hellen Surprise Scary Electric Mask By Cristum

    Young girl holding a creepy forbidden toy with a monstrous face, showcasing one of Rosemberg's creepy creations.

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    norairwin avatar
    qween duck
    qween duck
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    I hate it ssssssssoooooooooooo much!!

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    #14

    Ouijatronic Afterlife Communication Game By Enigma

    Two girls playing with a pink Ouijatronic toy board, a creepy forbidden toy creation with a ghost figure on screen.

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    Final score:
    9points
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    Lee Gilliland
    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
    Premium     1 year ago

    This one isn't too bad, we regularly played with the Ouijia board before we were 10.

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    #15

    Echobeast Electronic Voice Distorter By Rommül

    Child holding a microphone next to a creepy forbidden toy with multiple eyes and a large open mouth on a green background.

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    sbj
    sbj
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    Premium     1 year ago

    This is the stuff of nightmares but I still want it

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    #16

    Pluggy-Doo Christmas Edition Tactile Learning Toy By Playskool

    Toddler reaching to touch a creepy Pluggy-Doo toy Santa with exposed electrical outlets, a forbidden toy creation.

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    Beth Wheeler
    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    1 year ago

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    Oh good Lord, so many little kids would have been hurt/k****d trying to put stuff i to real outlets.

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    #17

    Don’t Wake Michael! Nocturnal Stealth Game By Hasbro

    Children playing Forbidden Toys game featuring a creepy Michael doll sleeping in a bed with other toy figures around.

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    9points
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    Rick Murray
    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Ooooh, ouch! No peace for the dead.

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    #18

    Divorce! Family Dispute Game By Ljn

    Two children play with a Forbidden Toys divorce game featuring creepy broken house and tug-of-war figures.

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    8points
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    #19

    Preserving Ms. Judy Embalming Game By Bizak

    Two girls smiling next to a creepy forbidden toy of a hospital bed with an elderly doll and colored IV bags.

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    Final score:
    8points
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    #20

    Butcher Select Cuts Set By LEGO

    Child in blue apron with creepy forbidden toys made of LEGO bricks resembling butchered meat creations.

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    neilhenderson avatar
    Glix Drap
    Glix Drap
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    Premium     1 year ago

    Almost as good as some of the other spoof Lego sets.

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    #21

    It’s Raw!!! Food Poisoning Electronic Action Game By Bandai

    Two boys playing with a creepy chef toy grilling real quail, a spooky forbidden toy creation by Rosemberg.

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    8points
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    Subaru645
    Subaru645
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    You doughnuts!

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    #22

    Zappy Electric Chair Board Game By Marppo

    Child playing with the creepy Zappy toy featuring a doll in an electric chair with lightning bolts, a forbidden toy creation.

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    #23

    Grandpa’s Pedicure Elderly Nail Maintenance Game By Congost

    Two children clipping nails of a creepy large toy foot in a vintage forbidden toys game setting.

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    Final score:
    7points
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    qween duck
    qween duck
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    I bite my nails but this is gross!

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    #24

    Water Fun Controversial State Torture Playset By Playmobil

    Playmobil toy set from Forbidden Toys collection featuring a creepy scene with a figure pouring water over another on a bed.

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    Philly Bob
    Philly Bob
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    Premium     1 year ago

    Ron DeSantis approved.

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    #25

    Benny Max Mixing Fun Milkshake Maker Toy By Bizak

    Girl laughing while using a creepy forbidden toy blender with a realistic bald head face and straw to drink a milkshake.

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    Final score:
    6points
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    Ozymandias73
    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Now, if it's eyes opened and rolled around and he made funny faces as the shhake was being poured, that would be great.

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    #26

    Glovebo Advanced Glove-Doll By Famosa

    Young girl holding creepy Glovebo toy with a face on the palm, featured among forbidden toys by Rosemberg.

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    Ozymandias73
    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    The special (g)love doll you can have fun with.

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    #27

    My Little Cult Esoteric Liturgical Sound System By Enigma

    Young girl in pink sweater holding microphone next to a creepy pink cult-themed toy with candles and goat figure.

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    #28

    Prophecy At The Zoo Apocalyptic Family Game By Corgi

    Two children laughing with a burning giraffe toy on a digital display console, showcasing forbidden toys by Rosemberg.

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    Subaru645
    Subaru645
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Where?

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    #29

    E.t. 2: Escape From Borneo Toys “R” Us Exclusive Playset

    E.T. 2 collectible toy chained to a bed in a motel setting, a creepy forbidden toy creation with long blonde hair.

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    Angela B
    Angela B
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    1 year ago

    ET only one phone call home.

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    #30

    Burzum vs. Mayhem Inner Circle Fight Game By Helvete

    Two kids with creepy face paint play a Forbidden Toys set featuring dark figures and a gothic castle arena.

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    Joshua Santiago
    Joshua Santiago
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Id buy this.

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    #31

    Humanitarian Hero Sea Rescue Game By Cefa

    Two children play a creepy forbidden toys fishing game with human figurines and a boat in a chilling setup.

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    qween duck
    qween duck
    Community Member
    1 week ago

    oh they save them. ok I approve.

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    #32

    Root Canal Dental Repair Game By Roman Corp

    Two boys playing with a creepy root canal toy from Forbidden Toys, featuring oversized teeth and a drill.

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    3points
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    #33

    Crazy Burial Coffin Jogging Game By Mattel

    Two girls playing with a creepy forbidden toy coffin and tombstone game with a treadmill base by Mattel.

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    Final score:
    3points
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    neilhenderson avatar
    Glix Drap
    Glix Drap
    Community Member
    Premium     1 year ago

    Look girls, this is the third time this week, stop burying your little brother.

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    #34

    Smash & Grab Quick Hit Game By Congost

    Boy excitedly holding a knife near a distressed toy man in a creepy forbidden toys creation scene.

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    Final score:
    2points
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    #35

    Kosmetix Fun Draize Test Game By Galoob

    Young girl playing with a creepy toy rabbit from Forbidden Toys by Rosemberg, featuring unsettling eye details and eerie design.

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    Final score:
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    #36

    Foodneral Standard And Lite Vegetable Memorial Toy By Famosa

    Child in a blue suit with a creepy large carrot toy lying in a coffin-shaped box in a garden setting, forbidden toys theme.

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    #37

    Human Blobfish Action Figure By Inunty

    Creepy forbidden toy figure resembling a human-fish hybrid with wrinkled skin and large eyes in sealed packaging.

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    Angela B
    Angela B
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Would buy.

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    #38

    Repptal Lizard Roleplay Electronic Toy By Hjärna Electronics

    Two children wearing green creepy masks playing with a vintage eerie forbidden toy labeled Repp Tal.

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    #39

    Gan Bammn & Ramrai Action Figure 2 Pack By Congost

    Creepy forbidden toys by Rosemberg featuring a menacing action figure and large angry face in purple packaging.

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    #40

    Innerskelly Grief Counseling Electronic Talking Toy By Fisherplay

    Creepy forbidden toy with contrasting colorful skull and human-like heads on a blue mechanical base with buttons.

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    tbarth avatar
    T Barth
    T Barth
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    Premium     1 year ago (edited)

    Now I know where the inspiration came from for Mars Attacks. 🤣

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    #41

    Smitin Slime Monster Bottle By Creepmart Inc

    Green creepy toy bottle with eyes and sharp teeth next to its colorful box from forbidden toys collection by Rosemberg.

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    Final score:
    -1point
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    #42

    Sztrylxz Babysitting Biodroid By Helyx

    Two children playing with a large red creepy toy with sharp teeth on a sandy beach under clear blue sky.

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