Kmart's latest toy craze leaves parents horrified: ‘I absolutely hate these things’

We're about to dive into the wild world of Kmart's newest toy lineup: Your grandkids’ favourite cartoon characters, reimagined in the most unexpected way possible. It's a twist that's left some scratching their heads and others in stitches.

It all started innocently enough, with a mum innocently wandering the aisles of Kmart, minding her own business, when suddenly, she stumbled upon these bizarre Spongebob and Patrick toys.


But instead of being greeted by the familiar, friendly faces many Aussies all know and love from the Spongebob Squarepants series, she was met with something... unexpected. Something downright horrifying, some might say.

Cue the social media frenzy! The mum wasted no time snapping a pic and sharing it online, along with the caption, ‘What the hell is this?’


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Fugglers are toys designed to look like funny-ugly monsters that are a hit-or-miss among many due to their straight-up bonkers appearance. Image Source: TikTok / @half_breed91


From jokes about Spongebob and Patrick's wild night out to heated debates over whether these toys were cute or just plain creepy, the internet was buzzing with opinions.

Some brave souls came to the defence of these quirky creations, insisting that they were actually quite endearing once you got past their unconventional appearance.


‘They're super cute when you look at them properly,’ one supporter declared. And apparently, there's even a ‘farting’ version that's become a hit with the kids!

But not everyone was convinced. Some couldn't shake the feeling of unease at the sight of these strangely human-like toys.

‘I work in childcare, and I absolutely hate these things,’ confessed one sceptic. And let's not forget the burning question on everyone's minds: why do they have creepy human faces?


Love 'em or hate 'em, one thing's for sure: these Fuggler Spongebob and Patrick toys have certainly sparked a lively debate. And if you're feeling brave enough to add one to your collection, you can snag yours at Kmart for just $15.

Who knows, maybe they'll become the talk of the town—or at the very least, give you a good chuckle!

Here’s another video about the divisive toys:


Source: TikTok / @saintbrianjames​


If Fuggler toys aren't quite your cup of tea and you're looking for alternatives to keep your grandkids entertained, fear not! There are plenty of other options out there that might better suit your tastes. Check out this wildly popular pick from the holidays!

Key Takeaways
  • A mother was horrified upon discovering the 'ugly' Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick toys, which are from the Fuggler range, at Kmart Australia.
  • Despite their unsettling appearance, the Fuggler toys have been popular with children.
  • Social media users responded with mixed reactions, some finding the toys cute and enjoyable, while others were completely put off by their looks.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Do you think these 'ugly' toys are just a bit of harmless fun? Have you come across any toys in recent times that have left you scratching your head?

Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below—we're curious to know what you think about this new trend in toy design!
 
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They don’t look as bad as I expected after the description in the article, but I wouldn’t give them to really young children.
 

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