Talking Tigger toys withdrawn

London - Thousands of talking toy Tiggers were withdrawn from sale by Disney yesterday after complaints that they growl the word…

London - Thousands of talking toy Tiggers were withdrawn from sale by Disney yesterday after complaints that they growl the word "w . . ker".

A man who bought the toy for his girlfriend claims he heard the unexpected expletive after squeezing the animal's foot. But Disney insisted the 12-inch "backpack" cuddly toy, costing £12.99, is actually saying "I'm Tigger."

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