Live From Toy Fair: Cool or Creepy?
Wild Republic's big, new toy line this year is all about the dearly departed Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. Now, is it just us, or is there something not right (read: disturbing) about giving your child a doll of a recently deceased person? To be fair, they had this toy series in development long before his untimely death-some toys feature voice recordings of him. But even if your kid was a big fan, would you want him writing with a Croc Hunter-shaped pen? Let us know what you think. Steve Irwin toys: tacky or a good idea?
Creepy! soooo deeply creepy.
Posted by: judy | February 12, 2007 at 08:20 PM
Crikey!
Posted by: Ron | February 13, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Ewwwww....
Posted by: dadventure.ca | February 14, 2007 at 01:36 PM
I think it's a bit creepy, but I guess there are some kids out there that really liked him and would enjoy playing with it. Still, a bit creepy.
Posted by: Karen | February 15, 2007 at 10:18 PM
Nah -- THIS is creepy:
http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Marie-Antoinette-Action-Figure/dp/B000GKXY3E/sr=1-1/qid=1172001195/ref=sr_1_1/002-0718351-1847211?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games
Posted by: mark from monroe | February 20, 2007 at 02:54 PM
I think it's a great way for kids who idolized Steve, to be able to remember him.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 29, 2007 at 03:04 PM
Um...it's a little weird o me but I don't think kids will see it as morbid.
Posted by: Izzy | July 17, 2007 at 07:13 PM
their is nothing wrong with steve irwen toys he had a decent tv show, my son loved watching and learned so much. he actually one day jumped off on a toy croc and done just like steve. he has alot of his toys jeep, etc. when he found out he died he begged to go to the funeral but we live way away from their. i wish his family the best. also i have dvd's of my dad talking, and laughing and he passed away it's not creepy. steve irwen was decent and his family is to.
Posted by: amanda grimes | December 01, 2008 at 01:37 AM