Banned Toys Testing: Should They Be Unbanned?

Introduction

• Testing various banned toys to decide whether they should remain banned or be unbanned.

Toys Tested

1. Homemade Rocket Launcher

• Description: Launches a soda bottle over 350 feet.
• Setup: Attach fins to a bottle, fill with water, pressurize with a bike pump, and launch.
• Safety Concerns: Restricted by legal disclaimers for use only under adult supervision.
• Conclusion: Wildly entertaining yet should be unbanned with proper safeguards.

2. Electric Shock Lie Detector Toy

• Description: Offers false lie detection with an electric shock.
• Issue: Dangerous due to potential harm for individuals with heart conditions.
• Testing Outcome: Shock felt unpleasant; proved unreliable.
• Conclusion: Should remain banned due to health risks.

3. Rollerblade Barbie

• Description: Roller skates that spark due to built-in light device.
• Safety Risk: Can cause fires, no warnings related to sparks on the box.
• Testing Outcome: Sparks still effective after 20 years.
• Conclusion: Should remain banned due to fire safety concerns.

4. Orbeez

• Description: Expanding beads presenting a choking hazard.
• Warning Labels: Clear warnings about choking risks.
• Testing Outcome: Grows significantly in water, scatters easily.
• Conclusion: Should remain banned due to choking risks to children.

5. Lawn Darts

• Description: Original versions had lethal sharp metal tips.
• Outcome: Banned after causing child fatalities and injuries.
• Conclusion: Original versions should stay banned; newer versions are safer.

6. Pyro Mini Flamethrower

• Description: Wrist-mounted device shooting fireballs.
• Legal Status: Banned due to potential fire hazards.
• Testing Outcome: Works effectively but poses fire risks.
• Conclusion: Should remain banned, especially for children.

7. Mini Hammocks

• Description: Recalled due to entanglement and suffocation risks.
• Testing Outcome: Difficult and risky to use safely.
• Conclusion: Should remain banned due to entanglement hazards.

8. Bucky Balls

• Description: Magnetic balls with a choking hazard if ingested.
• Outcome: Ban overturned; still sold with cautionary labeling.
• Conclusion: Should remain legal with strict precautions.

9. Gilbert U238 Atomic Energy Lab

• Description: Toy set containing uranium for radioactive experiments.
• Outcome: Purchased alternative due to actual product's dangers.
• Conclusion: Should remain banned due to serious health risks.

10. Nerf Micro Shot

• Description: Mini Nerf gun can be considered an unregistered firearm in some regions.
• Outcome: Can be modified to break local laws.
• Conclusion: Should be unbanned with safer use and modification guidelines.

Conclusion

Some toys tested posed serious safety threats and should remain banned, while others could be safe with proper safety measures and precautions. The video provided both an entertaining and informative exploration of banned toys and their reasons for prohibition.