A Call of Duty fan ran into the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by trying to bring a replica Monkey Bomb on phim khiêu dam m? xxxa plane.
The TSA are running a Prohibited Items Week on their socials, showing some of the weird and dangerous items that passengers have tried to take on planes, including a “replica explosive device” from Call of Duty.
This passenger tried to take a Monkey Bomb from Call of Duty Zombies in their checked bag – a small monkey figurine with three sticks of dynamite strapped to its back. In-game, this little toy monkey plays a jingle to lure zombies in, before blowing up and taking out any nearby.
Article continues after adBack in January 2025, officers at Boston Logan International Airport found the replica Monkey Bomb in a passenger’s checked bag. From the picture, we can see it’s a phone and controller holder you can get for around $20.
TSATSA doesn’t let CoD replica on plane
Did they actually manage to get it through security and on the plane? No. The TSA said in an April 23 Facebook post that “replica weapons and explosives, no matter how cool or collectible, aren’t allowed in either carry-on or checked baggage.”
Article continues after adThe comments weren’t impressed with the decision. “So you can’t have what is essentially a toy/ decorative controller holder in checked bags?” asked one Facebook user. “So you know it’s a toy, but decided to take it anyway. So brave!” said another.
The TSA’s website says, “Replicas of explosives, such as hand grenades, are prohibited in checked and carry-on baggage.” This also includes “Squirt guns, Nerf guns, toy swords, or other items that resemble realistic firearms.”
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Article continues after adEven if you declare it and put it in the hold, since it resembles a bomb, it’s not getting through. So, if you want to bring your replica Ray Gun on a plane, it’s better to ask before taking it with you.