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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.