New wave of toys "pocket freaks" - how they damage children's psychology

Pocket monsters with human teeth - a new wave of toys causing controversy and delight.

A new and unexpected trend has emerged in the toy market - collectible figurines dubbed by internet users as "pocket monsters". These miniature creatures, made of silicone and resin, impress with their realism and evoke both curiosity and disgust. The distinctive feature of such toys is real human teeth inserted into artificial mouths, making each figurine unique and frighteningly lifelike.

Manufacturers call them "new generation toys" and claim that their goal is to break the standards of beauty and conventional perception of cute characters. Instead of the usual teddy bears or plastic dolls with perfect features, "pocket monsters" showcase asymmetry, strange proportions, and elements reminiscent of human anatomy.

The creators claim they were inspired by posthumanist ideas and the ugly toys art movement - a direction that seeks to show that the ugly can also be interesting and valuable. Some figurines are equipped with movable eyes, artificial skin, and even miniature implants that simulate breathing.

Each specimen is handmade, so buyers get not just a toy, but an art object. The price for such products can reach hundreds of dollars, and in some cases even more, especially if real teeth provided by volunteers or made from molds are used.

Despite their popularity on social media, attitudes toward "pocket monsters" remain contradictory. Some call them the embodiment of modern art and a new form of self-irony, while others consider them an example of how the toy industry crosses moral boundaries for the sake of hype. Psychologists note that such images play on deep human fears, but can also serve a therapeutic function - helping to accept imperfection and unusualness.

Online stores already offer entire collections - from "smiling little monsters" to "toothy babies." Fans of such toys actively share photos of their "pets," give them names and stories. Over time, these strange creations may become a symbol of a new view of aesthetics, where the strange, creepy, and funny intertwine in one image.

Either way, "pocket monsters" have already become a viral phenomenon, reflecting the spirit of the times - an era in which the boundary between art, psychology, and consumer culture is becoming increasingly thin.