Toy Vehicles

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...

Flying an R/C (radio controlled) airplane can be a lot of fun, but it's also important to note that there are laws governing the correct way to do it. Many of those who purchase an RC airplane are...

The Trex 450SE is a model radio-controlled helicopter designed by Align. It is one of the company's most popular miniature helicopter products, and is enjoyed by helicopter enthusiasts who want an...

RC cars use some of the same design features as the actual vehicles they're modeled after. By applying many of the same techniques used to increase speed in full-sized vehicles, you can up the...

When buying an RC helicopter, it's important to have a few spare parts available in case something goes wrong either during flight or during the downtime between flights. When making a list of...

The Reflex is one of the many micro remote-controlled helicopters on the market small enough for indoor flight. Manufactured by Air Hogs, the Reflex was engineered for stability and control with...

While flying a remote-controlled helicopter can be a great hobby, it is not easy to master. Like a real helicopter, flying an RC helicopter requires an understanding of the basic dynamics of...

Playing with LEGO bricks is fun and a great way to encourage creativity. LEGOs, by design, allow you to create a wide range of items, limited only by your creativity. The ability to design cars...

An RC toy uses radio waves being sent from a controller to motors in the RC toy. Problems can occur because there are so many moving parts as well as electronic parts all working together....

RC (radio-controlled) toys communicate from the controller to the toy by invisible radio waves. An airport also uses radio waves for communication, and this can disrupt the signal going from the...

A Havoc Heli is a small remote-controlled helicopter which provides flyers with a cheaper alternative to more expensive, larger flying models. Learning to control your Havoc Heli may take a little...

The Honey Bee King 2 is a realistic toy helicopter that simulates the flight of an actual sized helicopter. The Honey Bee King 2 comes bundled with a controller with many dials and switches. For...

Model airplanes are great fun for hobbyists as you can create gliders and propeller craft out of many different materials to suit your needs. Paper is commonly used in the least expensive of...

Micro helicopters are popular toys for children and the young at heart. The compact remote control helicopters can often be purchased for $50 or less, as of 2009, and are able to fly for around...

A balloon car uses the force of the air inside a balloon to propel a small vehicle in much the same way a rocket works. As the air escapes the balloon through a small nozzle the force of the...

With each passing generation, Hot Wheels cars continue to be a part of children's lives. Their low prices, innovative designs and large sets have brought excitement into a child's life for years....

Children love their little cars, but sometimes they eventually become bored with the same old toys. Here's a way to spruce up that tired old Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. You can quickly and easily...

A train table is an essential for any model train set. The train table supports the set at a comfortable height for user enjoyment. It also provides a setting for train accessories like model...

Kids have a lot of fun driving their electric cars around the backyard. With the many models available there is sure to be one that your child falls in love with and practically drives the wheels...

The Blade CX2 is a remote-controlled toy helicopter designed and manufactured by the E-flite toy company in 2005. It is aimed at amateur remote control enthusiasts who want an alternative to the...

You can usually construct a mousetrap car with items that you already have around the house. Building a mousetrap car with children is a wonderful way to pass the time on a rainy day. Older...

American Flyer trains have long entertained both young and young-at-heart. Spanning more than a century, through a history of struggle, successful innovation, competition and failure, the American...

If you have a toddler who loves Thomas the Tank Engine wooden trains, then you're probably figuring out how you're going to start a collection without spending the equivalent of a college tuition...

Batteries die over time. Car batteries and Ride on toy batteries need to be replaced at some point. Car batteries are easy to find. However, a Peg Perego Battery is not so easy to find. Learn...

Everyone kid wants John Deere Ride on Toys. The only problem is that they are expensive. You don't have to spend a fortune to get the perfect toy for your child. Make your kid and wallet happy!

Lionel Trains have been around for over 100 years and have a great history behind them. Many people believe the trains made in the two decades following World War II were the finest ones Lionel...

The Bugaboo Frog is a top-of-the-line stroller known for its safety, durability and style. The Bugaboo Frog also gives parents a fashion-forward stroller. Still, its safety and security relies...

Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars are viewed as rivals, because they are the two top-selling toy car companies on the market. While they started out owned by different companies, both are owned and...

RC stands for radio controlled, meaning that each of the small cars used in an RC race are controlled by handheld radio controllers. The first RC cars were introduced in the mid 1960s according to...

The major flight component of a radio-controlled helicopter is a long, straight, specially designed blade that protrudes from a central hub (known as a "rotor head") atop the helicopter fuselage....

Radio control helicopters have many of the same parts that real helicopters do because RC helicopters must follow the same laws of aerodynamics as real helicopters. On the other hand, the pilot...