“Tickle Me Elmo” And 6 Other Toys That Freaked Us Out As Kids

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As children, we often look to our toys for comfort and entertainment. However, there are some toys out there that are more than a little unsettling, and can even be downright terrifying. From demonic dolls to singing fish, these ten scariest children’s toys of all time are sure to give any child (and adult) the creeps. Whether it’s their unsettling appearance or strange movements, these toys are sure to send shivers down your spine. So if you’re feeling brave, read on to discover the ten scariest children’s toys of all time.

  1. The Furby is a robotic toy that was all the rage in the late 1990s, but its creepily realistic movements and the ability to “evolve” over time made it a bit too lifelike for some people’s comfort.
  2. The “Tickle Me Elmo” doll may seem cute and cuddly at first, but its maniacal laughing fits and seemingly endless energy can be downright terrifying to anyone trying to get a good night’s sleep.
  3. The “My Buddy” doll was marketed as a child’s best friend, but its lifelike appearance and eerie, vacant stare make it more suited for a horror movie than a child’s bedroom.
  4. The “Zhu Zhu Pets” hamster toy was a popular choice for children in the late 2000s, but their strange, robotic movements and high-pitched noises made them more than a little unsettling.
  5. The “Tamagotchi” virtual pet toy was all the rage in the 1990s, but the constant need for attention and care, as well as the prospect of your virtual pet “dying” if you didn’t take good enough care of it, was a bit too much for some people.
  6. The “Moon Shoes” toy from the 1980s allowed children to bounce around like astronauts, but the loud noises and unstable movements made them more than a little intimidating to anyone trying to get some peace and quiet.
  7. The “Big Mouth Billy Bass” toy was a popular choice in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with its singing and animatronic mouth movements. However, the constant singing and movement could be more than a little creepy to anyone trying to relax.

These ten toys are sure to give any child (and adult) the creeps. It’s important to remember that even the most innocent-seeming toys can have a dark side.