Powerful mini-crossbows that shoot toothpicks and needles are the new must-have toy Several cities including Shenzhen and Qingdao have reportedly banned sales of the palm-sized contraptions The fad ...

BEIJING (WWJ/AP) - Some people think fidget spinners are a problem, but a low-tech toy craze overseas is a bit more concerning. Powerful metal mini-crossbows that shoot toothpicks and needles are the ...

Here’s some fun you can have at home with little to no effort: make a mini crossbow from a bottle cap, two popsicle sticks and a rubber band. You can fire off flaming arrows, toothpicks, skewers, ...

BEIJING (AP) – Powerful mini-crossbows that shoot toothpicks and needles are the new must-have toy for schoolkids across China – and a nightmare for concerned parents and school officials. Several ...

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. Powerful mini-crossbows that ...