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* [[Instrument of Murder]]: While it might make sense to see the younger [[Spoony Bard]] training with their "weapon" at a young age, [[Rule of Funny]] demands that a simpler instrument be used (recorders and harmonicas being popular because of their being thought of as "children's instruments"). Toy versions work as well.
* [[Good Old Fisticuffs]]: This tends to be harder to "kiddyfy", but adorable oversized gloves, handwraps, safety gear or a simple martial arts uniform (especially if they don't wear one or [[Nonuniform Uniform|customise it]] when they're older) can have the same effect.
* [[Throw Down the BombletteBomblet|Grenades]]: [[Water Guns and Balloons]] can go here too, as can [[Produce Pelting|eggs or fruit]], rocks or anything else that can be thrown. A more [[Enfant Terrible|troublesome child]] might make use of cans of accelerant or fireworks.
* [[Armour Is Useless|Armour]]: Generally this takes the form of either a costume or [[Improvised Armour]] made from scraps. Sometimes they might just wear an outfit which resembles it somewhat. Helmets tend to become a [[Bucket Helmet]].
* [[Functional Magic|Magic]]: Expect a future magic user to use a wand (actually magic or not), or own a young stage magician's kit (or see below). Especially if they come to carry a [[Magic Staff]]. Mops and umbrellas work for the latter as well.
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== [[Western Animation]] ==
* In an episode of ''Disney's [[Hercules (1997 film)||Hercules]]'' [[Recycled: the Series|series]], in which Hercules initially scoffs at being forced to train with a basic training javelin rather than a more heroic weapon. But at the end of the episode, he uses a basic javelin to bring down the big bad guy (having been offered his choice of any weapon by Athena) and turns down the offer of a proper spear from a (actual) [[Hot Amazon]].
* In the ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' short ''The Old Gray Hare'', there's a flashback where Baby Elmer has a pop-gun which he fires at Baby Bugs. The episode also begins with an elderly Elmer obtaining a [[Ray Gun]].
 
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