Weird Dolls Around The World & Craziest Dolls Ever- These crass and creepy playthings from the U.S. and abroad aren’t so bad that they’re illegal, Iran bans Barbies but they’ve certainly raised their fair share of eyebrows and parental ire. See which dolls have caused toy-aisle trauma over the years.
Pole Dancing Doll
A gadget blog is responsible for putting this one on parents' radar back in 2009. The site featured an in-store product shot of a doll that rotates up and down a shiny silver pole. Pole Dancing Doll a hoax, Jesus Diaz + stripper doll likely authentic, USB Pole Dancer
Reborn dolls
The target audience, Reborn dolls + adult women customers for these baby dolls likes them to appear as lifelike as possible. One of these uncanny "living dolls" looked so real that it helped facilitate a headline-making scam, Reborn doll + "April's Mom" blog hoax. International Reborn Doll Artists, Reborn dolls + birth certificates + adoption certificates
Tokidoki Barbie
This 2011 Barbie raised eyebrows for its heavily tattooed arms, back and neck. The designer Simone Legno envisioned it more as a limited edition collectible for older customers, hence, the price tag, Tokidoki Barbie + $50. Pet named Bastardino + Tokidoki Barbie, Tokidoki Barbie controversy, Totally Stylin' Tatoos Barbie
Giant Microbes + Venereals
Though this plush toy company, GIANTMicrobes specializes in making dolls that look like stuffed versions of E. Coli and Chicken Pox, they also carry a special line in their so-called "Red Light District." Chlamydia + Herpes + HPV + Venereals + GIANTMicrobes, GIANTMicrobes + Venereals + petri dish box, Drew Oliver + Giant Microbes
Video Girl Barbie
Mattel's 2010 Barbie came with a working video camera hidden in her necklace and a playback screen in her back. FBI + Video Girl Barbie could be used for child porn
Breast Milk Baby
In the words of this Spain-based toy company Berjuan Toys, "little girls need to learn to breastfeed." And for $89, the controversial breast feeding baby doll controversy Bebé Glotón can show them how. Breast Milk Baby + halter top + flowers for nipples + for girls to wear, Dr. Toy Top 100 Best Children + Product of 2011 + breast milk baby
Stefano Canturi Barbie
A renowned jeweler, Stefano Canturi created a one-of-a-kind Barbie that flaunts a necklace encrusted with white diamonds and a one-carat pink diamond. $302,500 Diamond Barbie, Diamond Barbie + Christie's New York auction house, Stefano Canturi + The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Epidermits toy
The folks at Karten Designs crafted this as more of a concept than an actual toy. It can be tattooed, pierced and tanned. Epidermits toy human-like tissue cover, Epidermits + MOMA, Epidermits + hibernation in the refrigerator
Erwin the Little Patient
You have a green toy company Sigikid to thank for this little plush anatomy lesson. Kids simply lift his hospital gown, unzip his chest and the little guy's guts are theirs for the exploring. Erwin the Little Patient toy + available in Germany, Operation game
Growing Up Skipper
This 1975 version of Skipper, full name Skipper Roberts doll, was sold as "Two Dolls in One." She could mature before girls' very eyes, but that was the problem. Growing Up Skipper + breasts grow, Growing Up Skipper ebay
Oreo Fun Barbie
Mattel and a leading snack brand Nabisco collaborated on this late '90s project that drew harsh criticism from members of the African-American community. Oreo + African-American pejorative term, Oreo Fun Barbie recalled
Pee & Poo toys
Every kid does No. 1 and No. 2, but this stuffed toy line Stockholm, Sweden is hoping they'll want to play with it, too. The line includes more than just flushable plush figures. Pee & Poo plush toys + underpants + onesies, Emma Megitt + Pee & Poo
Pregnant Midge
The pregnant version of Barbie's best friend, Midge, featured a pop-off belly with a smiling infant waiting inside. +Midge + promotes teenage pregnancy, Pregnant Midge + pulled from Wal-Mart
Pole Dancing Doll
A gadget blog is responsible for putting this one on parents' radar back in 2009. The site featured an in-store product shot of a doll that rotates up and down a shiny silver pole. Pole Dancing Doll a hoax, Jesus Diaz + stripper doll likely authentic, USB Pole Dancer
Reborn dolls
The target audience, Reborn dolls + adult women customers for these baby dolls likes them to appear as lifelike as possible. One of these uncanny "living dolls" looked so real that it helped facilitate a headline-making scam, Reborn doll + "April's Mom" blog hoax. International Reborn Doll Artists, Reborn dolls + birth certificates + adoption certificates
Tokidoki Barbie
This 2011 Barbie raised eyebrows for its heavily tattooed arms, back and neck. The designer Simone Legno envisioned it more as a limited edition collectible for older customers, hence, the price tag, Tokidoki Barbie + $50. Pet named Bastardino + Tokidoki Barbie, Tokidoki Barbie controversy, Totally Stylin' Tatoos Barbie
Giant Microbes + Venereals
Though this plush toy company, GIANTMicrobes specializes in making dolls that look like stuffed versions of E. Coli and Chicken Pox, they also carry a special line in their so-called "Red Light District." Chlamydia + Herpes + HPV + Venereals + GIANTMicrobes, GIANTMicrobes + Venereals + petri dish box, Drew Oliver + Giant Microbes
Video Girl Barbie
Mattel's 2010 Barbie came with a working video camera hidden in her necklace and a playback screen in her back. FBI + Video Girl Barbie could be used for child porn
Breast Milk Baby
In the words of this Spain-based toy company Berjuan Toys, "little girls need to learn to breastfeed." And for $89, the controversial breast feeding baby doll controversy Bebé Glotón can show them how. Breast Milk Baby + halter top + flowers for nipples + for girls to wear, Dr. Toy Top 100 Best Children + Product of 2011 + breast milk baby
Stefano Canturi Barbie
A renowned jeweler, Stefano Canturi created a one-of-a-kind Barbie that flaunts a necklace encrusted with white diamonds and a one-carat pink diamond. $302,500 Diamond Barbie, Diamond Barbie + Christie's New York auction house, Stefano Canturi + The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Epidermits toy
The folks at Karten Designs crafted this as more of a concept than an actual toy. It can be tattooed, pierced and tanned. Epidermits toy human-like tissue cover, Epidermits + MOMA, Epidermits + hibernation in the refrigerator
Erwin the Little Patient
You have a green toy company Sigikid to thank for this little plush anatomy lesson. Kids simply lift his hospital gown, unzip his chest and the little guy's guts are theirs for the exploring. Erwin the Little Patient toy + available in Germany, Operation game
Growing Up Skipper
This 1975 version of Skipper, full name Skipper Roberts doll, was sold as "Two Dolls in One." She could mature before girls' very eyes, but that was the problem. Growing Up Skipper + breasts grow, Growing Up Skipper ebay
Oreo Fun Barbie
Mattel and a leading snack brand Nabisco collaborated on this late '90s project that drew harsh criticism from members of the African-American community. Oreo + African-American pejorative term, Oreo Fun Barbie recalled
Pee & Poo toys
Every kid does No. 1 and No. 2, but this stuffed toy line Stockholm, Sweden is hoping they'll want to play with it, too. The line includes more than just flushable plush figures. Pee & Poo plush toys + underpants + onesies, Emma Megitt + Pee & Poo
Pregnant Midge
The pregnant version of Barbie's best friend, Midge, featured a pop-off belly with a smiling infant waiting inside. +Midge + promotes teenage pregnancy, Pregnant Midge + pulled from Wal-Mart