When a movie or television show takes off, it’s only natural that companies try to monetize as much as they can from the franchise. The characters become dolls, games, and clothing for the public to consume. It’s a win-win system that leads to more revenue for the production companies, and more fun items for fans to enjoy.
At a certain point, though, other companies try to get in on the action, too, even if they don’t have the rights to use the official characters and scenes. Most popular franchises have at least one knock-off brand created in their likeness, and there’s just something about the “almost” version of these toys that make us laugh and cringe at the same time.
Once you see some of these impressively inaccurate product copies, you might feel compelled to own a few for the novelty alone. Get ready for 19 of the most bizarre knock-off toys on the market!
1. D’oh?
2. My Little Demon Donkey.
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3. Sheriff Woody is the long arm of the law.
4. “& Friends” is a little vague.
5. Close enough.
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6. King of what? Nightmares.
7. Weirdest crossover episode ever.
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