Other Toys

If you or your child has a collection of hand puppets, you know that they make great decorations as well as fun toys. Puppets can be displayed on individual stands or over drinking glasses of the...

Bubble machines are toys designed to create a stream of bubbles in which children can play. These machines pump air through a circular form which has been soaked in solution to fill the bubbles. ...

Swimming in pools is a way to stay cool during the warmer months of the year. Of course, if an ordinary pool isn't good enough for you there are several ways to enhance it, including the addition...

Do your children like to pretend they're secret agents? You can enhance their play with the Spy Gear Ultimate Spy Watch. The Spy Watch functions as a standard watch, but includes many accessories...

This eHow will teach you a great way to shoot bottle caps to a distance of a bout 15 feet. Please be aware that this eHow is not to teach you how to hurt people with the bottle cap, just merely a...

Paint spray guns can greatly increase your accuracy and decrease the time it takes to paint a car, room or other surface. But they can become clogged and require proper cleaning for operation. For...

Box cars are fun craft projects that kids and parents can construct together out of simple craft items like a box, tape and paint. These can all be bought inexpensively or sometimes found around...

A cam is a wheel on an axle that is offset from the center of the wheel, so that when it rotates on its axis the majority of the wheel will be above or below the axle. They typically work with a...

If you are looking to make an explosive entrance to a party, or just want to let loose and celebrate, a confetti cannon might do the trick. Confetti cannons are pneumatically powered devices that...

Model blimps are easy to build model aircraft. Built primarily for indoor flight, a model blimp is a slow-flying, quiet and safe model that's usable by hobbyists of all ages. The simplicity of...

The Tele Vue Air Chair is an adjustable observation stool for labs and schools. The Air Chair uses an installed air piston to adjust the height of the stool. Setting up an Air Chair takes only a...

The Wild Planet XP-4 Spy Pen is a pen with several accessories for children who want to pretend to be a spy. Among the many accessories are a motion detector, flash light and a light tube that...

Paper airplanes are often created with standard letter paper although squares of origami paper can be folded into small, fast and decorative paper airplanes. With practice, you will be able to...

Plastic is a very popular material to use in toys of all types. It is easily formed and can be cast in a variety of colors, and most forms are non-toxic. As plastics age, they must be kept clean...

Science has served to advance our understanding of the world, leading to the discoveries of medicines and exploration of unknown environments. Since the advent of NASA and the space program in the...

The amazing bendable bouncing rubber was invented in 1943 amid fears of a rubber shortage. Silly Putty's release to the public was not until 1950 and since then has been sent to space, exhibited...

With the right toy, a kid can be entertained for hours. (Well, at least for a few minutes.) Mechanical toys are some of the best toys for children because they can teach them about cause and...

Tamagotchi Connection is a game that is played on a key chain. To play the game you create a baby Tamagotchi, which is a virtual pet; you feed it, play with it and care for it throughout its life....

Have you ever played with your dog or cat with a laser pointer? If you have, you probably know how much fun it is. Well, if you want to try something different, this article will tell you how to...

The Playskool Rose Petal Cottage is a wildly popular toy for little girls that helps them to imagine their own world where they are in charge. They can rearrange furniture, play pretend and take...

A paper airplane capable of flying a long distance requires a well thought out design and careful attention to detail during assembly. One sheet of standard copy paper will provide enough weight...

Remember Gak on Nickelodeon or playing with this slimy goo when you were younger? My family loves playing with this stuff. Here is a recipe for this fun alternative to play dough. Your kids...

The light sensor is a unique tool that can come in handy for numerous uses such as measuring objects and detecting objects. The tool is used in labs for scientists, in offices for the general work...

Have you ever wanted a Happy Meal toy, without the Happy Meal? You might want to save yourself the embarrassment of ordering a Happy Meal for yourself, or maybe you just don't want the extra food....

LEGO sets are entertaining because you can follow directions to use LEGOs to create structures, cars and even scenes from movies and television shows. LEGO sets can be pricey, but they come with...

Looking to add a few more Beanie Babies to your collection? TY is coming out with new Beanie Babies at an alarming rate. It can be hard to keep up with all the different beanie babies. Most people...

Radio-controlled thermal gliders are enthusiast-level models that are flown when released from warm, high areas such as mountainsides. The radio device controls servos on the glider that adjust...

Nerf guns are toy guns that shoot soft darts at targets. Safe for indoor play, the foam darts are rugged and reusable. There are wide ranges of retail Nerf guns available, from pistols to auto...

The neighborhood kids play at the house with the coolest toys and the coolest parents. By building the right wooden play set, you can provide both for your kids. All it takes is good planning and...

Connecting batteries in a series is a way to multiply the voltage of the batteries while maintaining their given capacity. For example, five 9-volt batteries connected in series will produce 45...

The Picoo Z is the original version of the Air Hogs Havoc Heli. This miniature radio-controlled chopper has become very popular due to its inexpensive cost and ease of use. The Picoo Z is a...

Furbies, manufactured by Tiger Electronics, are interactive, robotic toys that first became popular in 1998. In recent years, Furbies have enjoyed a revival in popularity, with new-generation...

Lego cars are super easy to make. You can have lots of fun with a Lego car. Race them down a board or shoe box top. All you need are a handful of Legos. This is great when you don't really want to...

Remote control mini helicopters let amateur pilots hover their little aircraft all over the house. Mini copters operate on rechargeable battery packs housed in the belly of the aircraft. Over...

The simplest rubber band gun can be made in seconds with just a standard-sized rubber band and several minutes of practice. Rubber band guns are popular with younger children, mostly young boys,...

During the late 19th century, spiritualism was a trend that swept the United States and Europe, with people attempting to communicate to the dead through automatic writing, table tipping, and...

Designing and racing on your own slot car tracks can be incredibly fun if you understand how to make good tracks. Building a good track is a careful balancing act that requires many different...

Sound is produced through vibration. Musical instruments use varying intensities of vibrations to create different notes and tones. Instruments produce these vibrations in different ways. For...

Fingerboards are a popular toy among young teens. As the name implies, a fingerboard is a miniature skateboard, designed to handle as much like a real skateboard as possible, right down to grip...

An electric shock lighter is a novelty device designed to give your friends and foes a nasty surprise. Electric shock lighters look just like normal push-button lighters, and many of them actually...

During the 1970s, many fads popped in and out of the cultural mindset of Americans. From clothes to movies to toys, plenty of things were here today, gone tomorrow, only to pop up again decades...

Power Kites are much larger than the traditional kites that most people are used to. These kites are large enough that the person flying it is actual able to soar up to 20 feet off the ground for...

American Flyer was formed in 1907 when William O. Coleman, owner of the Chicago-based Edmonds Metzel Hardware Company, teamed up the toy maker William Hafner. The company produced wind-up...

An inflatable water slide can be an inexpensive way to beat the heat, but there is always the possibility for a tear to occur in the material. The material and stitching of the model you purchase...

Hula hoops have been around since the 50's. They are a part of American culture. I had one as a child and now my three girls each have one. Young or old, hula hoops will bring out the kid in you...

LEGOs have long been one of the most popular toy sets for young boys. Not only do they allow for hands on creativity, but children can build scenes from their favorite movies, including "Star...

Nickel-metal hydride cells, known as NiMH batteries, are popular rechargeable batteries that can be used to power a wide variety of electrical devices. Switching from alkaline to NiMH batteries...

Although the Crayola Crayon Maker is no longer being sold in stores, you can still have fun with yours. Follow the manufacturer's safety precautions, load some crazy color combinations into the...

Yarn and some felt ears ... that's about all there is to a crocheted Lamb Chop puppet. But Lamb Chop's sweet charm was never in fancy moving parts or skillfully crafted puppet workmanship; Lamb...

Tekno the Robotic Puppy is an interactive robotic puppy that has been programmed to respond like an 8-month-old puppy. Tekno can also be programmed to perform fun and exciting tricks that are sure...