killerweasel:

I was looking for a present for a friend whose baby turned a year old. The first review on this cracked me up.

I am torn in reviewing this toy.  Here’s why:  The toy is definitely well-made, will not come apart, will not break unless subjected to
massive violence.  It definitely builds motor skills,
hand-eye-coordination, and even thinking skills—as deciding which
colors should be up or down or evenly matched in height requires some
intricate choice and physical application.  So, the toy is a great toy!

But …

You
are basically giving your child a miniature of Thor’s hammer.  Not a
hollow plastic hammer, mind you.  No, no.  This is a toddler weapon the
great god of thunder would approve of.  Two solid wooden pieces held
together very well.  The head of the hammer is sculpted to allow attacks
from many interesting angles.  Great for the toy.  Not so great if your
little one might decide to go “a-viking” during a playgroup, family
get-together, or school function.

Like the mighty Mjolner, this
hammer throws well, flies fast and far, and can kill the mightiest of
trolls.  Or televisions.  Or PC’s.  Or Grandma.

So … the only
reason I take a star off is because of the deadly weapon that comes
with this awesome toy.  Maybe it should have been fastened by a cable to
the toy, Melissa & Doug?  It’s not cool that parents have to do
this thinking for you.  But we love Grandma.  Having our toddler turned
Thor send her to the hospital is not our idea of fun.

If your
child is meek and kind and dependably non-violent, go for it.  GREAT
TOY!  If your little one may just be a conqueror of lands reincarnated
into this tiny body, please beware the hammer! 

lmfao!