Shot by electrons, to be more specific.

After the massive recall of many mainstream toys manufactured in China due to lead content, we figured we’d better be safe and test our little vinyl buddies as well. Our friend Chris at the University of Oregon hooked us up with the CAMCOR Electron Microscopy Facility there at the University, and told us that would be the best way for us to check for any lead content in the paint used on our toys.

After amputating a few TinPo and UniPo limbs, a couple of hours of shooting electrons through them and testing how well we’ve retained the Table of Periodic Elements, we’re happy to say our toys are lead free. Pb-free.

Yay for us.