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Toy gory
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Cuddly toys of killer bugs like Swine Flu, HIV and Anthrax have become a bizarre online hit.
Makers Spielwaren of Karlsruhe, Germany, say sales are sweeping through Europe quicker than the Black Death.
"We think they're cute and we're delighted that so many other people out there do to," said company boss Tobias Dietrich.
"There's a serious side that they can be educational tools for children but mostly they're for having a cuddle," he added.
Best sellers include Ebola, Swine Flu and TB.
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