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In 2007, Mattel recalled nearly two million Chinese-made toys over concerns they contain excessive levels of lead paint and loose parts. Dirt-cheap labour and a massive expansion in capacity means China makes more than three-quarters of the world's toys, with an export value in excess of £7 billion. But increasingly, there is evidence of inadequate safety standards, poor quality control and very bad labour conditions.

For those who are not keen in buying Eric Clark's "The Real Toy story" book, I have found an extract from it on "This is London" news. I think it clearly gives an idea of the real cost of cheap toys from China which are colourful, nicely designed (often in some European country) and attractive, not only for children but also for those buying for them - adults. By the way, I have noticed (when checking labels on toys) that most of the time it says "Designed in Danmark" or "Designed in Sweden" with no mention of where they are produced!