19 Places to Find the World's Creepiest Toys - Atlas Obscura Lists

19 Places to Find the World's Creepiest Toys

You won't see these macabre playthings on anyone's Christmas list.

The holiday season conjures up images of lights glowing red and green on sparkling fresh snow, gingerbread houses, crackling fires, sweets, and of course: toys. But toys that have the propensity to draw up wholesome childhood memories can very easily slip into the creepy realm.

Baby dolls can look uncannily similar to real babies, making it highly disturbing to see their heads separated from their bodies. The innocent tinkle of a music box has scored many a horror film. No need to even start in on puppets.

Here’s where to find the world’s eeriest, saddest, and least merry toys.