A stress relief toy and system is disclosed. The toy comprises a contact portion, at least one pressure sensor housed within the contact portion and a controller circuit arranged in communication with the at least one pressure sensor. The system further comprises display means for displaying a persons' face. Upon striking the contact portion, the pressure sensor outputs a signal to the controller circuit to cause a sound to be emitted and an image of the persons face to be displayed on the display means comprising an expression of grimace. The sound emitted and the levels of grimace displayed is dependent upon the force applied to the contact portion.