Most of us have the idea that childhood should be unfettered by unpleasantness. Whether we buy toys and games for our children, or for ourselves, we don’t generally want any rude surprises.
There are those, however, who make it their business to challenge those assumptions by making and marketing unpleasant playthings.
Looking around the Trend Hunter site, I found several trends to illustrate just what I mean. Take a look and see if you agree.
29 Offensive Games and Toys
27
Naughty America
The World of Digital Sex Games
26
Virtual Pole Dancing Hidden in Video Game
25
Decaying Death Toys
Autopsy Baby Dolls
24
Naughty Gaming Calendars
'Let's Play!' Has Sexy Workers as Game Characters
23
Violent & Offensive Video Games
'Rapelay' Removed From Amazon After Public Objects
22
Disgusting Dead Animal Toys
RoadkillToys.com
21
Offensive Candy
Fat Pig Chocolate
20
Video games get very, very naughty
19
Offensive LEGO Figures
Shocking Toy Terrorists and Nazis
18
Kill Knut
Online Video Game Rebels Against Lovable Polar Bear
17
Fake Suicide Game
Does '5 Minutes To Kill (Yourself)' Game Cross the Line?
16
Kids Kill In Violent Christian Videogame
15
Islamic Militants Modify US Video Games For Propaganda
14
LEGO Concentration Camps
Offensive Art from Iconic Toys
13
Bloody Halloween Toys
The High-Powered Gore Cannon
12
Gross iPhone Apps
The ‘Zit Picker' Game Sets New Low For Mobile Entertainment
11
Terrifying Toys
The World's Most Hideous Doll
10
Horror Stuffed Animals
Matt Kirkland's Dissected Toys
9
Offensive Video Games
‘Fat Princess' Outrages Feminists
8
Gratuitous Violence
Ireland Bans Video Game for Being Gross
7
Offensive Stuffed Animals
SpiderCamp
6
Crude Mobile Phone Games
iPhone App Store Flooded with Gaseous Exuberance
5
Offensive Child Toy Marketing
Strapya's Hip-Shaking Product Description Misses the Mark
4
Offensive Ringtones
'Psycho Teddy' Tune Protested by Mental Health Charity
3
Offensive Desk Toys
Terry the Swearing Turtle
2
Inappropriate Office Toys
Cap Blaster Blowgun
1
Gruesome Toys
The 'Dismember-Me' Zombie Doll
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
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Heavy Metal-Inspired Kid's Clothing
nununu's Spring/Summer 2023 Line Boasts Edgy Designs
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Candy-Themed Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Announces a Super-Sweet 'L.O.L. Surprise!™' Collaboration
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Basketball-Themed Candy Toy Treats
The Kinder Joy x NBA Eggs Include all 12 Teams
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Gaming-Themed Luxury Fashion
Gucci Presents a Look at the Bright Good Game Collection
Horror Media Creation Games
In 'Content Warning,' Players Aim to Create Viral Horror Videos
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Emotional Support Plushies
WDYM Just Launched a New Doll for Kids and Its Called Ouch & Oops Plush
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games
The No Worries If Not! Game by Billie Highlights Being a Woman
Opulent Baby Expansive Collections
Louis Vuitton Presents its First Baby Collection
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Coming-Of-Age Digital Games
Uvula and AbleGamers Develop the Cartoonish To a T Game
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Collaborative Rain Boot Collections
Hunter and Extra Butter Teamed Up on the New PLAY Boots
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Plush Toy Board Games
This Monopoly for Collectors is the First Squishmallows Board Game
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Nostalgic Toy Stores
Christmasville Cove is a Tennessee-Based Retailer of Fun Toys for All Ages
Personalized Video Game Merchandise
MARKET Launches a Personalized 'Call of Duty' Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Sci-Fi Movie Treats
Kinder Joy Has New Avatar-Themed Eggs Ahead of the New Movie
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Fashion Doll Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly: Barbie Edition Has Players Build a Dreamhouse
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Heavenly Behavioral Card Games
'The Holiest Crap' Card Game is Family-Friendly
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Nostalgic Sci-Fi Toys
Playmates Launched a Series of Retro 'Star Trek' Figurines for Adults
Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers
The 'Telegun' Smartphone Controller Works in Two Modes
Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters
The Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000 Blasts Odors Up to 10-Feet
Cheesy Board Games
Babybel and Hasbro Created a Cheesy Version of the Candy Land Board Game
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Word-Shouting Party Games
Really Loud Librarians Entertains Pairs and Parties Alike
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
SC Johnson Launches New FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectant Line
Comic Book Antihero NFTs
McFarlane Toys Launches New 'Spawn' Digital Collectible Series
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Birthday-Themed QSR Games
McDonald's Celebrates Grimace's 52nd Birthday with a Game Boy Color Game
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Modern Playground-Inspired Exhibitions
Samuel Ross Designs the Coarse Collection for NYCxDesign
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Kid-Friendly Joke Platforms
Knock Knock Jokes For Kids is a Safe Space for Children to Laugh
Trading Card-Themed Games
Vintage '80s Game Garbage Pail Kids Receives a Modern Update
Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes
Foney Fonts Challenges Players to Recognize Holiday Typography
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Magical Mischief Games
Fairy Prank is a Family-Friendly Guessing Game
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s