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We've seen our share of crappy design, 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 toys to prove that some designers have no clue what they're doing.

From a doll head, used as an actual pony tail to a psychotic Elmo, it seems ridiculous someone actually greenlighted these ideas. We're pretty sure, however, that the employees who did had a 'long talk' with their bosses after the fact. Scroll down to check out what we mean and vote for the ones 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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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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This Unfortunately Designed Kid's Balloon

This Unfortunately Designed Kid's Balloon

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

Though looks like very much intentionally done thing. But still I will drink from it.

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#10

These Figurines

These Figurines

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

Now that's what I call...(wait for it...) ...ACTION FIGURES!! ...OK, I'm leaving

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

My brother set his action figures up like this as a kid. Not intentionally (sexually) but my now deceased father took a picture of it for laughs and had it put on his graduation cake. It was ridiculously random and as drunk as everyone had been it received a ton of laughs. We didn’t even explain it to everyone.

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

OH NO... Took me a while and then I died inside like I do every time I look on bored panda. Suddenly I'm not bored, just terrified.

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

Robin's investment in a tanning salon has clearly payed off

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

How do they SEE? Robin has no eyeballs and Batman's are covered.

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

I know that they're called "action figures", but I wasn't expecting this kind of action. Oh, wait... It's Batman and Robin... Who am I trying to kid? This is exactly what I'd expect from those two.

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

What, may I ask was intended to be inserted into the holes in the hands?

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

But... Why? What was it supposed to be? Do they have to hold something like a weapon? I didn't mean it in that way! I mean, from the kids' point of view?

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

They hold weapons, and the arm moves so someone did this on this on purpose. I used to have toys similar to this when I was a kid

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

Their arms can hold things like weapons and you can see their arms can move and someone has immaturely put them in that position

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#11

Hmmm

Hmmm

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This Fantastic Toy

This Fantastic Toy

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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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#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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#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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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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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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