![]() Some families may already have the dancing cactus toy and if they don’t speak Polish, they wouldn’t know what it was saying.Ĭomplaints with the toy go back almost five months so it’s not clear why the toy is still being sold. Its popularity can be attributed to its unique design, which features a cactus-shaped toy that dances and plays music when activated. That was a relief for Tanner who said “I just don't want anybody before Christmas to think this is a great toy and go online and have the same thing happen, that happened to me." The Dancing Cactus Toy is a fun and interactive toy that has become increasingly popular in recent years. We are removing the items while we look into this complaint further," a Walmart spokesperson told CTV News Toronto. "These items are sold by a third-party seller on our marketplace website. Walmart told CTV News Toronto they take this customer complaint concern seriously. Tanner said she feels Walmart should not be selling the toy and wants a refund. The Polish artist said he planned to take legal action against the Chinese company for using his song without permission.ĬTV News Toronto was unable to contact Cypis or the manufacturer for comment. This singing cactus toy was also sold in Europe through Amazon and in July 2021 other families also noticed and complained about the lyrics that many felt were inappropriate for a children’s toy. Tzoo Dancing Cactus Talking Kids Toy, Cactus Plush Toy, Wriggle & Singing Recording Repeat What You Say Funny Education Toys for Babies Children Playing. "It's about taking five grams of cocaine and being alone … It's a very depressing song," Tanner said The song is by Polish Rapper Cypis, who is reportedly unaware his song was used by the Chinese manufacturer of the children's toy. I thought what is this some kind of joke?" ![]() "It just so happens that I am Polish and when I started to listen to the songs and I heard the words," she said. The cactus was sold on Walmart’s website as an educational toy for about $26 and sings songs in English, Spanish and Polish.īut Tanner, who is Polish, said when she listened to the Polish lyrics, the cactus was singing about doing cocaine, drug abuse, suicide, depression and used profanities. "This is not what I ordered for my granddaughter." Hand Push Baby Toddler Toy, Childrens Music Pulley Anti-rollover Multifunctional Toy Walker, Baby Gift, Childrens Fitness Frame With Magnetic Drawing Board For Drawing, Sound Rattle 30.58. "This toy uses swear words and talking about cocaine use," Ania Tanner told CTV News Toronto. cactus music toy (1 - 40 of 394 results) Quick look. An Ontario grandmother who bought an educational toy for her 15-month-old granddaughter was shocked when the dancing cactus started swearing and singing about doing cocaine. ![]()
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