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Toyman is the alias used by several different villains in the DC Comics universe, each with a penchant for using seemingly harmless toys and games as weapons and instruments of crime. The most well-known Toyman is Winslow Percival Schott.

Winslow Schott was originally a mild-mannered toymaker who was fired from his job, prompting him to turn to a life of crime. He utilizes his skills to create deadly toys, often targeting those he blames for his misfortune. His arsenal includes exploding teddy bears, lethal yo-yos, and other seemingly innocent devices.

The character is generally portrayed as a mentally unstable individual with a twisted sense of humor. While some versions are depicted as somewhat comical villains, others present a darker and more sinister interpretation, showcasing a deeply disturbed mind capable of horrific acts.

Over the years, other individuals have adopted the Toyman persona, including Jack Nimball and Hiro Okamura, each bringing their own unique spin to the character's twisted obsession with toys. Despite the different iterations, the core concept of a villain using toys as weapons remains consistent.