If you're considering picking up video game-inspired replicas or figurines while traveling, you might want to reconsider bringing anything resembling a Call of Duty weapon in your baggage. This advice comes from a recent post by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on prohibited items. As highlighted by Dexerto, the TSA's Facebook account showcased a replica figurine of the Monkey Bomb from Call of Duty's Zombies mode, which was discovered in a checked bag at Boston Logan International Airport.
Image credit: Transportation Security Administration - TSA / Facebook.
The Monkey Bomb, or Cymbal Monkey, has been featured in various Call of Duty games, from World at War to Black Ops 6. This particular figurine is designed as a controller holder, with its hands outstretched to cradle your favorite game controller. However, it also mimics a weapon, complete with dynamite and cables.
"This monkey may rack up points in a game, but in real life, leave the gear for your loadout screen, not your baggage," the TSA post stated. "Replica weapons and explosives, no matter how cool or collectible, aren't allowed in either carry-on or checked baggage."
The TSA website provides further details on prohibited toy weapons, including "squirt guns, Nerf guns, toy swords, or other items that resemble realistic firearms or weapons." This could be seen as a testament to the high-quality replication of the Monkey Bomb figurine.It's crucial to keep this in mind if you're attending a convention or visiting a place where you might acquire such merchandise. Whether it's a monkey figurine or a set of Naruto-themed throwing knives, the TSA prohibits any item in checked or carry-on baggage that they believe poses a security threat, even if it's just a replica.
