Mini crossbows with the ability to fire nails and needles are banned in parts of China, but they are being sold in New Zealand. The "toothpick crossbow" is the latest must-have toy in China, but has already been banned by police in Chengdu. Anxious mother Stephenie Wong, who found the toy being sold on TradeMe, is calling for it to also be banned in New Zealand. Shanghai Daily reported that Chinese shop owners had been selling out of the mini crossbows and were struggling to meet demand. Police in Chengdu have reportedly stopped sales of the products, and many in China are calling for the ban to extend nationwide.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 25, 2017 07:26 UTC