12. More boo than bear
Price: $24.99*; Playtime, Inc. created it.
Purchased from: Unknown
Imagine a toy that comes off the shelf, arms extended on the box, ready to give you the coziest, most satisfying hugs you’ve ever seen. Playtime Co.’s product packaging promotes that fantasy with its blue-smiley creature, which resembles a missing character from a children’s television show.
Extremely low expectations in comparison to actuality
But here’s the plot twist: after opening the box, it seems our stuffed animal friend has been consuming energy drinks. This toy, with its strange hair tuft that defies gravity and its two-part wicked smile, is ready to turn playtime into a spooky experience. Not only are you getting hugged, but you’re getting a whole show—a nightmare that returns hugs!
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