Atom Bomb Toys
Italian toy maker Brumm normally makes miniature models of fancy sports cars (Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, etc.). But in 2006, the company decided to release models of the "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They sold, at the time, for around $10 — but now go for around $36, if you can find any in stock.
When the company debuted them at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, the bomb models generated a lot of controversy. The media described them as "Atomic bombs for the children's bedroom," and critics said they were in poor taste.
The company defended itself, insisting that its intent was to "provide a small historical contribution so as not to forget what generated the worst catastrophe of the twentieth century” and that the bomb models were actually a protest "against the insanity of nuclear war."
Of course, these weren't the first atomic-weapon toys ever produced. See this earlier post: Make nuclear war in your own home.
When the company debuted them at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, the bomb models generated a lot of controversy. The media described them as "Atomic bombs for the children's bedroom," and critics said they were in poor taste.
The company defended itself, insisting that its intent was to "provide a small historical contribution so as not to forget what generated the worst catastrophe of the twentieth century” and that the bomb models were actually a protest "against the insanity of nuclear war."
Of course, these weren't the first atomic-weapon toys ever produced. See this earlier post: Make nuclear war in your own home.
Comments
Pretty sure that the Fat Man device wasn't this cheery shade of yellow.
Posted by crc on 12/09/15 at 09:27 AM
I think it's important to remind the world just how far American has gone in the past to protect itself and freedom. It should also be remembered that Japan's fanaticism was so deep into itself that to took two doses to shake it loose.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 12/09/15 at 10:02 AM
Fat Man was painted with a mustard yellow zink oxide primer
Posted by F.U.D. on 12/09/15 at 11:36 AM
Atomic bombs posted on WU. Like we already didn't have enough trouble here with HLS :roll:
Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 12/09/15 at 01:54 PM
If history is forgotten we are doomed to repeat it, to paraphrase the quote. So if that helps teach about it by kids asking questions about the toy, whatever works.
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 12/09/15 at 08:53 PM
The nuclear "shadow" people are a nice touch
Posted by mita kuuluu on 12/12/15 at 02:04 PM
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