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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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#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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#51

New Pokemon Found

New Pokemon Found

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

Think if they didn't unpack it, it could've been worth some money. (If it's a single misprint and there aren't loads of them :P )

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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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#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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spirit wolf
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that's from the episode where he draws elephant ears around his peepee..

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

i mean.....marge and homer look the same and Maggie is going on a killing spree again............

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

Evil designer's work again. His revenge is to sexualize girls at a very young age. No joke, there is science behind these statements. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-7091-0458-3_12

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

let me go... let me go... just please let me killing myself...

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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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JillVille Child Care
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The count on the number of toys? I only count 15 and that's guessing the rock parts are doubled... The fact that a giraffe technically doesn't live in the jungle? Or that cow and zebra making cowbras?

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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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#74

Not The Best Place To Put It

Not The Best Place To Put It

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

If I was a kid I will not see anything wrong with this, but yes as an adult, I might indulge myself in few naughty thoughts!

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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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