My excursion to the Toy Fair had me seeing more than just the award winning toys for kids -- and sadly I missed Alexander Skarsgard from True Blood. He was there! But I did get to see some blood of another kind ... you know, of the stuffed animal variety. Gore can totally be cute (we get proof from Skarsgard), but it can also be plushy. Take Roadkill Toys for example.
Yes, they are dead stuffed animals, guts all hanging out, and they come with body bag and coffin. They are for kids over 14, though I can't help but feel they would make a great learning toy for little ones who live in the sticks. This is what happens when the bunny crosses the road without his mama. Never cross the road without me!
My husband wants one.
This isn't the only standout for me ... check out the weird and also wonderful toys I spotted.
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