Toy Vehicles

Collecting diecast trucks has been a popular hobby for more than 70 years. Whether you're starting a collection for yourself or a young person who will enjoy it for years to come, there are a few...

Hot Wheels Mystery Cars are among the most exciting and suspenseful purchases a Hot Wheels collector can make. Mystery Cars were introduced in 2005 and a collector's series of 24 cars (sold...

There is a lot of talk these days about alternative fuels. While it's unlikely we'll see a lot of cars fueled purely by air power, kids with an interest in the scientific can put one together very...

Digital slot cars have changed the face of slot car racing. Still, some enthusiasts continue to prefer analog slot cars. For better or worse, adding a digital chip to a slot car changes several...

Racing pinewood derby cars is a hobby common to Boy Scouts and youth groups. The cars are made from a block of pine, often carved and sanded by hand down to a more pleasing and aerodynamic shape...

Making rubber band cars go is playtime learning when your kids build them themselves. Rubber band powered toys are lots of fun to make and teach children some basic engineering skills at the same...

We love cars that can move under their own power, and it is so satisfying to make a toy like that yourself. Building a simple rubber-band-powered car amuses kids of all ages, and it also provides...

The imagination of a young child is an incredibly powerful force. Out of a pile of cardboard boxes, children can make forts, ships, homes or cars. If your kid happens to love cars, you can help...

Building a toy car is a good way to pass the time, and once you're done, the next step is getting your creation to move. There are a wide variety of ways to power the car, and many of them involve...

The sun is constantly bathing the planet in heat and light. Some people have figured out how to harness this energy to power vehicles, such as cars. For kids looking to tap solar power for an...

A pull-back race car relies on a spring attached to the back axle, which gets wound tightly when the car's pulled back and returns to its normal shape when released, propelling the car forward....

A lot of physics is about the tradeoff between potential and kinetic energy, and gravity-powered cars are an excellent demonstration of this, as well as being fun to race. While the most famous...

If you have a child who enjoys playing with toy cars, you can make that experience even more fun by making a paper race car track at home. The beauty of this project is that it will cost very...

A four-stroke engine is generally more expensive than its two-stroke counterpart. Four-stroke engines provide a more realistic sound, however. The four-stroke nitro engine has a lesser gas...

Give an old toy car some new life with a charge of battery power. Installing a 9 volt hobby motor and battery pack takes just a little time and the use of a few tools. It only works on a toy that...

Imagine being able to ride a skateboard and perform killer tricks without ever having to use your legs. Tech Decks allow you to do this by shrinking down the skating experience so it fits in the...

Skateboarding has long been and continues to be a popular sport. Today, skaters can practice a difficult trick from the comforts of their living room, thanks to the creation of fingerboards.

While it might sometimes be too inconvenient to go outside and practice your Ollies, kickflips and nosegrinds on your real-sized skateboard, it is never hard to practice these tricks and more...

Get your kids involved in making their own toys with this fun and easy rubber band propeller car project. It's an easy project for rainy days or just for something fun to do. It's also...

Radio-controlled models or toys provide hours of entertainment for children and adults of all ages. Radio-controlled airplanes are a little more expensive than some of the other RC toys, so when...

Tech Deck skateboards are scale models of actual skateboards, and therefore a lot safer but still as fun as full-scale skateboarding. Kids can mimic the skateboarding moves in miniature on these...

The Spin Master Air Hog brand of helicopters is a light remote-controlled toy helicopter for indoor use. It can sustain flight for up to 10 minutes on a full charging of its rechargeable battery....

Breaking in an RC Nitro truck isn't absolutely necessary for the truck to run, but neglecting to do so will lessen the life of the engine and cause the truck to perform at less-than-optimal...

An electric model airplane is a complicated model to build, yet a simple one to wire. The electronics contained in an electric airplane all center around the radio receiver, with the various...

Building a model radio-controlled (RC) helicopter is an enjoyable part of the RC hobby. Most builders, however, spend those weeks building their aircraft in preparation for the main event---flying...

At any age, toy cars are a joy for boys and sometimes even girls. Whether it's a fond memory from childhood or a collector's hobby, toy cars can be unique and a great display of dedication....

Although a remote control (R/C) car can be a lot of fun to play with, it can develop a problem where the servo gear set becomes damaged and stops working correctly. This causes the R/C car to...

Drifting is as popular with RC car enthusiasts as it is with actual car racers, thanks to its millions of fans worldwide. Much like actual car drifting, drifting a nitro model car requires both...

Changing the frequency of your RC toy's radio signal becomes necessary when operating multiple vehicles in the same area, as some signals can interfere with one another. Most RC toys come equipped...

Although the Ferrari Enzo by LEGO is no longer offered for sale through the company, there are mediums that will safely and reliably find the model desired. The consumer must decide the final...

Turn a few simple materials into a rubber band car. Children can be both amused and educated by creating a car, which also provides a source of entertainment and satisfaction upon its completion....

There are several types of engines which use a variety of power sources such as gas, electricity, steam and solar power. Each type of engine is built for a specific use in either a vehicle, tool...

Since the 1940s generations of children have grown up with Legos and built all manner of toys. The inspiration for this how-to was inspired by a recent suggestion seen on eHow's Top Requested...

As the night air cools and the candy sales peak, children and adults alike find themselves with a desire to conjure up the scariest, creepiest, wackiest, and funniest costumes and accessories...

Electric go-karts provide an alternative to gas powered go-karts and offer several advantages over traditional combustion engine based vehicles. Electric go-karts have fewer maintenance needs than...

Kids love things that fly. Perhaps helicopters often capture their imaginations because they not only fly but can hover. Remote-controlled helicopter models are popular among RC crowds who meet...

RC cars, trucks and other vehicles are capable of lightning fast speeds of up to 80 mph. These cars run through tires fairly quickly if you're racing, and even weekend hobbyists will find that the...

These easy-to-make paper planes require nothing more than a sheet of paper and a few seconds of folding. Hold flight-distance contests and impress your friends with a variety of airplane styles....

A Segway is a personal transportation device that allows for individual travel. The device was invented by Dean Kamen, a world-famous inventor and scientist.

Mattel's toy (1/64 scale) Hot Wheels toy race cars were released in to the public in 1968, and since then the product line regularly generates well over $4.8 billion in annual sales.

The PicooZ is a miniature remote control helicopter released by Silverlit Toys. The PicooZ is 6.5 inches long and, with the battery installed, weighs 10g. The PicooZ is controlled by an infrared...

RC gliders, also known as sailplanes, are model aircraft that rely on the rise and fall of air currents for sustained flight rather than engines. Because of its reliance entirely on its design for...

Whether you started collecting as a kid or you're a big kid who loves to collect and display toys, collecting Hot Wheels cars is an exciting hobby. With hundreds of styles of cars to choose from,...

Drifting is a driving technique that involves a car sliding at an angle until it moves sideways in the direction of travel. Started in Japan, the motor sport of car drifting has been adopted...

If your son is a Cub Scout then you are signed up to build a derby car. You get a block of wood, four nail and four plastic wheel... and off you go! I will endeavour to give you all the tips and...

Building an RC airplane without the benefits of a kit can be both fun and frustrating. Unlike with a kit, you aren't limited to model design, size, or materials used. You can experiment with...

Air Hogs R/C Helicopters are small, rechargeable toy helicopters that users control with a battery-powered remote controller device. They can make for an enjoyable indoor or outdoor activity for...

Collectors have been obsessed with the tiny die-cast replicas known as Hot Wheels since they first emerged and became popular in the late 1960s. Having slowly dominated the market and even...

Remote control (RC) toy vehicles come in many variations. There are remote-control toy helicopters, boats, motorcycles, cars and trucks. Both children and adults enjoy playing with, racing,...

Making a car from LEGOs is easy and fun. You're only limited by the number of LEGOs you have and your imagination. There are two parts to any car, the frame of the car, wheels and blocks that hold...