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November, 1999

Adult ToysEl Segundo, California— Raise the right hand of the 12-inch-high Rod Repeatin' Tarzan from its loincloth to its chest and the doll emits a jungle yell. Repeat the motion rapidly and it looks and sounds like Tarzan is having a grand old time. That prompted Mattel to restrain Tarzan's arm so that it can't be moved below the waist while the doll is in the package, preventing curious kids from trying it out in the store. "We manufacture family products," a spokesperson said. &quo...