![]() In the Chinese territory of Macau, police issued a warning Tuesday that using the crossbows might constitute a criminal offense.Īlthough there have not yet been widespread reports of serious injuries, parents across China have raised concerns with schools, with many circulating petitions on social media in support of a nationwide ban. The Associated Press reports the fad appears to have sprung out of the southwest city of Chengdu but quickly spread to China's east coast and even across the border to Hong Kong. Shanghai, China: Chinese authorities have raided toy shops across the country to enforce a ban on a handheld crossbow popular with children that can fire nails and needles, state media. Several cities including Shenzhen and Qingdao have reportedly banned sales of the palm-sized contraptions, which sell for about $1 and are powerful enough to puncture soda cans, apples and cardboard, depending on the projectile. Powerful metal mini-crossbows that shoot toothpicks and needles are the new must-have toy for schoolkids across China - and a nightmare for concerned parents and school officials. With the toothpick replaced by a metal needle, meanwhile, the. ![]() BEIJING (WWJ/ AP) - Some people think fidget spinners are a problem, but a low-tech toy craze overseas is a bit more concerning. The tiny toy shoots little sharpened skewers that can apparently pierce through several layers of cardboard, apples, and lightbulbs. ![]()
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