When did this happen?

And why?

Perhaps I should explain myself.

I happened to be in Kmart today and wandered through the toy aisles and had a look at the Generations toys they had (not many) and noticed that my beloved twist-ties had been replaced by string.

Choking hazard? Cost saving? Kids were playing with them instead of the toys or kids were stupid enough to think they were an accessory you were meant to keep? Well, those kids will be happy, all their favourite Transformers now come with lassos.