A KIND OF MINIATURE crossbow that can shoot toothpicks or metal needles has become popular among primary and middle school students. Beijing Youth Daily comments: The concerns of parents and schools ...

First we had the fidget spinner, now there is a new 'toy' taking kids in by storm... and it fires nails and toothpicks MOVE aside fidget spinners, the newest must-have toy for children in China is the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A dangerous new toy craze is sweeping Chinese school rooms: pocket-sized crossbows that can ...

MOVE aside fidget spinners, the newest must-have toy for children in China is the toothpick crossbow. Here’s what you need to know about the latest craze and why parents in the UK should be concerned.

A toy resembling a mini crossbow that fires toothpick "arrows" has become popular among school students in parts of China, resulting in many parents calling for a boycott to prevent risks of injury.

Handheld crossbows that can fire out needles and nails are the latest must-have toy in China but anxious parents want them banned before a young child gets blinded or worse STR/AFP/Getty Images The so ...