I’m sorry… that toy does what? Sometimes kids are totally in love with toys that adults just don’t get– but who cares? They’re still absurdly fun and at the end of the day, they make kids happy– no matter how bizarre we think they are! From fun with farts to toys that poop glitter, here’s our list of the eight STRANGEST toys from 2014 that kids will go crazy for.
This classic toy from the ’90s is back this year and pregnant as ever—that’s right, knocked up dogs for everyone! Each set comes with a mommy dog with a surprise number of puppies in her litter. Kids can flip her over, tear open her Velcro stomach, and pull out three to five puppies—which all look slightly different (for, ya know, realism). The mommy dogs took a cue from Kesha with glitzy hair and fluffy pink fur (for, ya know, realism). Kids just can’t get enough of ripping the small pink puppies out of the underside of this adorable stuffed animal.
Ever wonder what it’s like to sit in a bathtub filled with slimy, cold, neon goop? Probably not, but to kids this sounds like heaven—and this heaven is for real. Just sprinkle some of the Gelli Baff powder into a full tub and watch as it turns the water into thick, globby mush. Why waste precious bath time with soap and water when you can plunge your kids into a gooey squishy mess?
“There’s nothing I love more than grocery shopping all day!”- said no kid ever. That is, until Moose Toys introduced us to the Shopkins, which are mini versions of run-of-the-mill grocery store items, such as milk, toilet paper, veggies—you know, everything you forget to pick up when you’re there. With adorable little faces painted on them and witty names (Freeze Peazy, amirite), kids are completely obsessed with these collectible toys. Oh, and P.S.: Although they sell for low, low price points on the shelves, the rare ones are selling on eBay for up to $450. FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS.
What’s grosser than oozing, farting, and burping monkeys and dogs? Probably nothing! But your kids are going to LOVE The Ugglys, disgusting electronic puppets with some severe flatulence problems. With more than 30 gross noises, even the most prim and proper will not be able to resist cracking up at these Uggly pets. Did we mention their faces are covered in green vomit and snot?
Who doesn’t want to cuddle up to a friendly, colorful bladder? Or kidney, or colon, or uterus, or heart. These snuggle-friendly little organs make an embarrassment out of any plain ol’ get-well card, and they are the perfect educational buddies for little ones who are curious about their innards. You may think it’s weird now, but nothing’s cuter than hearing your kid say, “But, Moooooooooom! I can’t sleep without my spleen!”
Unlike traditional pets, Poopsy Pets poop rainbows, sparkles, and jewels. You might be thinking, “Why does the pet even need to poop at all?” but then you realize that it’s damn near the cutest thing you’ve ever seen a pet do and it may even strangely warm your heart a little bit (which may feel weird at first, but just let it happen). These silly pooping pets add just the right amount of pizazz to imaginary bowel movements.
The whoopy cushion is officially put to shame. Way better than crop dusting, dutch-ovening, or just letting it rip while sitting on your friend’s head, now you can cut the cheese and save it for later! Don’t want the noxious fumes from your Chipotle burrito to go to waste? Just store those precious gasses for when your friend comes over, and greet him or her at the door with a face full of flatulence. How did we ever live without this?
THIS BABY POOPS CHARMS AND THEN KIDS WEAR THEM. Do we really need to say more? Eh, we will anyway: A hard plastic baby doll with button eyes, you give her water to drink through a hole in her mouth, press her belly button, and she wets her diaper. THEN THE REAL FUN HAPPENS: Open her diaper, dig your finger through a weird layer of clear goop, and pull out a cute charm shaped like a heart, butterfly or flower! Hook the charm on the included plastic bracelet, and you’re ready for a fashion-forward day. Wearing a poop bracelet. Amazing.
