Comments on: Toy X-Ray Machine for All Too Real Pretend Play

By: Darby

Darby — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:54:06 +0000

Ummm…no. Not even for the kids whose parents are airport screeners. I’m a lawyer, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to give my kids some stiff figurine attached to a briefcase muttering “blah blah blah” over and over.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:55:39 +0000

Ditto on the above comments, but I can imagine that if your mom or dad was an airport screener, this might be of interest.

By: My Boaz's Ruth

My Boaz's Ruth — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:32:20 +0000

As someone who got 2/3 of the way through the process before becoming a screener. (By the time they called me back for the last step, I had gotten another job. They took too long!) I think its a neat idea. Not for everyone, sure. But I also don’t think its a matter of “Never ever make a toy like that”

By: Bee

Bee — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:19:52 +0000

Hey, if it sells, I’ll try “My Little CCTV” as an idea.

By: Cindi Hoppes

Cindi Hoppes — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:41:37 +0000

Hello, Even though I think we live in a rather crazy world, kids need to be kids! Whether it is pushing too much education on them too soon or giving them realistic silly toys! They will experience this all too soon. The mother going through the divorce should have done her best explanation of happenings! It doesn’t take a toy. Kids are resilient. Let them be…..Cindi

By: JMo

JMo — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:30:01 +0000

Thanks for bringing this to my attention – reading the “user review” on Amazon just made my day.

By: Taryn S

Taryn S — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:27:48 +0000

I just think thats a strange toy. Do people really buy it?

By: Diana (Holes in my Shiny Veneer)

Diana (Holes in my Shiny Veneer) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:47:46 +0000

This is a little too weird for me. What will some mom inventor come up with next to prepare children for real-world experiences? I don’t even want to think of the possibilities– or what that aisle at the toy store would do to an unsuspecting parent! (”Mommy, why does that box have a picture of …?”)

By: Jessica G.

Jessica G. — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:30:30 +0000

Perfect. I need this. My 11 month old is always trying to sneak a switchblade or other concealed weapon in to her sister’s bedroom. I was going to start to wand my kids at the door but this might be a non-threatening and “almost fun” alternative. Empty your pockets kids! I hope they come out with a pretend drug test kit (great for potty training) and Interrogation Techniques for Tots.

By: adrienne

adrienne — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:00:29 +0000

I think it someone should contact the Easy Bake people. A combination security x-ray and oven would be a great space-saver for families in small apartments.

I don't know, didn't this bring back a flood of childhood memories from playing that ever exciting game of pretend airport? Checking in at the ticket desk, then waiting in the crowded terminal for the gate to be opened and your row to be called, disembarking, and then (oh joy of joys) waiting for your pretend luggage to be returned on the imaginary luggage carousel?

The thrill of it all...