Do your children's toys contain dangerous levels of lead? Read our ... So how do you think I felt when I discovered that some of my daughters own toys were riddled with lead? Well, that's ... When we first mention the possibility of lead in toys, most people think of painted toy soldiers from many years ago. read more
Lead in Toys: Toys Still on Shelves. Most lead poisoning in this country is caused by lead-based paint. Although banned in 1978, it continues to be a hazard in 25% of U.S. homes with kids under age 6. However, about 30% of the childhood lead poison cases followed by the CDC are not caused by paint. Many experts believe that the culprit is lead in toys and jewelry. read more
In Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,” the romantic trials of an unfinished toy soldier end in molten-metal heartbreak as the character is consumed by fire. Fortunately, countless other diminutive soldiers, made primarily in tin, lead, composite, and plastic, survived their battle-filled days of youth to become treasured keepsakes for children and adults alike. read more
A toy soldier is a miniature figurine that represents a soldier. The term applies to depictions of uniformed military personnel from all eras, and includes knights, cowboys, pirates, samurais, and other subjects that involve combat-related themes. read more