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Gross toys are nothing new. Growing up in the ‘80s, my brother had a massive collection of Garbage Pail Kids cartoons, which showcased disgusting illustrations and intentionally ugly characters. But as an editor who tracks toy trends for a living, I’ve been seeing some especially weird toys hit the market recently.
While I wonder, “Why does everything have toilets?” at every toy event I attend, there’s always a crowd of kids surrounding them—further convincing me that yes, there’s indeed a market for weird toys. So if you’ve got a kid who adores fart noises or likes to play with things that are a little bit ugly or off-the-beaten-path, I found the gift ideas for you. (Sure, you might question what you’re buying, but they are sure to love them.) From furry chicken nuggets to a farting figurine, there’s a little something on this list for every taste.
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This is truly the most outrageous toy I’ve seen all year—but it’s undeniably a crowd favorite among kids. Meet Chester Cheeks, a giant dancing head shaped like a butt. It also plays music and bounces around, and if you squeeze his cheeks, he makes farting noises. Ages 4+
Butter is having a moment this year. The color may have been a hit last season in fashion and interiors, but now, the condiment is trending in squishy form. You can twist, squeeze, and stretch these viral fidget toys that look uncannily like real butter. Ages 10+
There are cute hatching toys like Yoshi...and then there’s the Primal Hatch. Activated by filling the water tank, this shark-like creature makes a fizzy, bloody-looking substance before bursting out of its shell. Between that, the beady eyes and fearsome teeth, this one is a little scary. Ages 5+
These monster-like creatures have been around for a few years, and they’re known for their human-like teeth that add to the creep factor. This 9-inch plush is looking for snuggles, but be warned: this one features motion-activated fart sounds. Ages 4+
This board game is exactly what it sounds like: kids put on a blindfold and navigate a poop-ridden pathway and try not to step in it. The poos in question are made out of squishy clay (four cans included) that they can make themselves. Ages 4+
This one checks a lot of boxes when it comes to the hottest toy trends: it’s a blind box, a bag charm, and it’s in chicken nugget form. The price above comes with six boxes, which makes them fun stocking stuffers if you’ve got a group. You might get lucky and find the rare Gold Nuggler, who has one shiny eye. Ages 3+
If they outgrew the cute and silly Hurry Up, Chicken Butt board game, this is the next level. Families will have to complete tasks quickly, before the pigeon explodes. Note that you’ll need two AAA batteries that aren’t included. Ages 7+
These sad, shocked, or sleepy kitties make quirky bag charms. Each one comes with a bio card so you can learn their story, along with a sticker. You won’t know which one of seven you’re getting until you open the box. Ages 14+
Ever played Exploding Kittens? The fast-paced, competitive card game turned up the heat with this Rage Mode pack. It comes with a Rage Cat that lets players steal cards, set traps, and make chaotic but strategic moves to come out on top. Ages 7+
This blind box has a twist: kids will have to smash and dissect this hand before discovering which of the zombie-like monsters are inside. There are also 10 different accessories to collect. Ages 3+
In the same sort of gameplay as Don’t Wake Daddy, kids take turns pulling “gooeys” out of Louie’s nose. But be careful because if you pull the wrong one, Louie’s eyes will pop out and you’ll lose. Ages 4+
There are four different Skibidi toilet figures to collect, each inspired by the hit Youtube series. Each of the 6-inch toys has moving elements for posing and playing. Check out this remote-control version with a toilet that moves. Ages 13+
I’m not going to lie, a lot of YouTubers are a bit of a mystery to me, but 20 million people subscribe to Unspeakable’s channel. For those that love him, they’ll be thrilled by the giant Guu hand that plays epic sound effects as the hand gets slapped. Ages 3+
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