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Post by chen35 on Oct 20, 2014 15:25:48 GMT -5
time.com/money/3524670/toys-r-us-breaking-bad/?xid=yahoo_moneyI do feel it's inappropriate for a toy store to be selling these. On the other hand, a Jesse Pinkman bobblehead sounds like the perfect stocking stuffer for DH, so I'll have to run down there before they fall to public pressure and pull them from the shelves. 
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 20, 2014 15:41:12 GMT -5
I think it's a bad idea. But the whole idea of a “a Breaking Bad doll, complete with a detachable sack of cash and a bag of meth" is a bit strange. Who the heck buys stuff like this?
But I never understood Star Trek action figures either.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Oct 20, 2014 15:42:57 GMT -5
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Oct 20, 2014 15:43:01 GMT -5
These are inappropriate, but no objection to The Walking Dead action figures? Or any of the multiple M video games they sell? I've bought some pretty violent/intense games for DH from TRU.
If you don't like it do not purchase it. . I am in control of what I purchase my kid I don't need the store to protect me. |
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Post by chen35 on Oct 20, 2014 15:43:43 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm not too worried about the kids seeing it. Just usher them away and move to something else. Like you said, I control what comes into my home.
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Post by chen35 on Oct 20, 2014 15:44:08 GMT -5
I think it's a bad idea. But the whole idea of a “a Breaking Bad doll, complete with a detachable sack of cash and a bag of meth" is a bit strange. Who the heck buys stuff like this? But I never understood Star Trek action figures either. But you agree that the bobblehead is totally normal, right?  |
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Post by Angel! on Oct 20, 2014 15:45:43 GMT -5
These are inappropriate, but no objection to The Walking Dead action figures? Or any of the multiple M video games they sell? I've bought some pretty violent/intense games for DH from TRU.
If you don't like it do not purchase it. . I am in control of what I purchase my kid I don't need the store to protect me. It doesn't even make sense to be concerned about this. Anyone that doesn't watch the show should have no interest in one of these dolls. So, if your kid wants one, then maybe you shouldn't be mad at TRU, but asking yourself "when did they watch Breaking Bad?" & reevaluate your parenting. |
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Post by TheHaitian on Oct 20, 2014 15:46:38 GMT -5
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 20, 2014 15:48:52 GMT -5
I think it's a bad idea. But the whole idea of a “a Breaking Bad doll, complete with a detachable sack of cash and a bag of meth" is a bit strange. Who the heck buys stuff like this? But I never understood Star Trek action figures either. But you agree that the bobblehead is totally normal, right? yeah...um... sure.  As long as your DH is happy with it. But this comes from the woman who still has an 8' tall tardis door sitting in her yard. My DH is a geek on a whole other level. |
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Post by hoops902 on Oct 20, 2014 15:50:14 GMT -5
I'm glad they're selling these. We need to encourage our kids to have someone to look up to in math and science. |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Oct 20, 2014 16:01:25 GMT -5
But you agree that the bobblehead is totally normal, right? yeah...um... sure. As long as your DH is happy with it. But this comes from the woman who still has an 8' tall tardis door sitting in her yard. My DH is a geek on a whole other level. Too bad it's not a 221B door, I could find a place to put it.  |
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Post by happyhoix on Oct 20, 2014 16:49:57 GMT -5
It's not an appropriate gift for kids, but then most kids won't know who they are, and if you got them one for Christmas, they'd be pissed.
Reminds me of the Monty Python Black Knight doll with detachable arms and legs. Wouldn't have given it to DS when he was six, but at 26 and a Python geek, he loved it.
Not sure why this woman is protesting just this item at Toys R Us, plenty of other things at the store I wouldn't give to a kid, especially in the video game area.
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Post by Firebird on Oct 20, 2014 17:20:57 GMT -5
I must be in the minority because I think these dolls are hilarious. I may even buy them for DH as a Christmas present.
I don't necessarily agree with kids having them but that's because I don't agree with kids being allowed to watch this show in the first place. If they're not watching it, then it shouldn't be an issue. Who wants dolls based on a show you've never seen?
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Post by raeoflyte on Oct 20, 2014 22:48:45 GMT -5
TRU had CSI toys last year. I mean, yay for science and all, but the fact that they're making toys and carrying it AT tru, pretty much says there is a market for it. And the idea of people letting their 7 year olds watch that kind of tv really skeeves me out.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2014 11:24:53 GMT -5
I heard on the radio this morning that they removed them do to all the petitions.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 22, 2014 11:35:08 GMT -5
These are inappropriate, but no objection to The Walking Dead action figures? Or any of the multiple M video games they sell? I've bought some pretty violent/intense games for DH from TRU.
If you don't like it do not purchase it. . I am in control of what I purchase my kid I don't need the store to protect me. It doesn't even make sense to be concerned about this. Anyone that doesn't watch the show should have no interest in one of these dolls. So, if your kid wants one, then maybe you shouldn't be mad at TRU, but asking yourself "when did they watch Breaking Bad?" & reevaluate your parenting. Just wanted to point out that my DD loves Monster High. But she was super happy to get footie pjs a couple of weeks ago at Target with MH skulls and stuff on them. And this is coming from the kid who will walk into a room, check out what's on tv and ask "is this appropriate for me?" She's 6. She inherited a MH backpack (blue with skulls) from a cousin and I think that's where it started. As far as I know, she's never seen the show. |
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Post by Opti on Oct 22, 2014 11:48:07 GMT -5
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Post by Shooby on Oct 22, 2014 13:37:30 GMT -5
I don't have a problem with it. They have adult video games ; etc Some toys are not for little kids.
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