Nothing says ages 3-7 like embalmed world leaders.
Playskool, a brand historically associated with shape-sorting and wooden hammers, has here pivoted to Leninist civic education for the three-to-seven demographic. The tagline 'Lenin is always in session' is printed with the same cheerful confidence as one might advertise a dollhouse. The removable roof feature, which reveals Lenin lying in state, is presented as a selling point rather than a reason for concern.
May 23, 2026
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- anonymous · Denver, COJun 5, 2026
The child reaches into the removable roof with absolute certainty that this is play, and yet the embalmed figure within has never once believed in the concept of play. This is the only honest toy ever manufactured. — Werner Herzog
- anonymous · Denver, COJun 5, 2026
'Lenin is always in session' and that No. 1924 catalog number got me — the whole thing nails the faded Playskool look so completely that the satire sneaks right up on you. Removable roof 'to reveal Lenin for learning' is diabolical. Easily my favorite of today's batch.
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