A miniature crossbow that can shoot toothpicks (or needles) at alarming speeds is being passed around by Chinese primary and middle schoolers, causing parents to question how these projectile weapons ...

This latest toy in China is causing alarm amongst parents. A new pellet-shooting mini crossbow is picking up in popularity. The handsized toy, which can be held and fired like a handgun, shoots ...

Dressed in a striking golden colour, the brand’s mini toothpick crossbow fits right into your pocket. However, don’t mistake this outside-the-box EDC for a mere toy. On the contrary, the sturdy ...

A KIND OF MINIATURE crossbow that can shoot toothpicks or metal needles has become popular among primary and middle school students. Beijing Youth Daily comments: The concerns of parents and schools ...

Miniature toothpick crossbows are the latest craze to hit, and parents are concerned about the safety of the toys. The handheld crossbows which can be bought online, have overtaken fidget spinners in ...

A new kids toy craze that has swept through China has parents so worried they've asked for the miniature toothpick crossbows to be banned, before a child gets hurt. A new must-have toy that’s selling ...

Even though they’re small and effectively harmless, the mini EDC Crossbows from Uncommon Carry are fully functional & well-built toy weapons. They're handmade in sturdy stainless steel and shoot small ...

(USA TODAY) -- If you thought fidget spinners were bad, just wait for this. A miniature crossbow that can fire toothpicks and needles is causing headaches for parents and school officials in China ...

The hottest toy in Chinese schools these days isn’t a fidget spinner: it’s a so-called “toothpick crossbow” that can hurt and maim. Per Chinese web portal Sina, the crossbows was ...

A listing by a Chinese seller on eBay’s U.S. site for a miniature crossbow capable of firing toothpicks is seen on a computer screen in Beijing, Friday, June 23, 2017.

A toy toothpick crossbow. Su Ying/China Daily A KIND OF MINIATURE crossbow that can shoot toothpicks or metal needles has become popular among primary and middle school students.