Other Toys

The same Christmas tree for the same year. It's so boring. Why don't you try to make something special for this year? How about the magic Christmas tree which will bloom like the real tree. Your...

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...

Making string yarn puppets can provide a creative outlet for children of all ages. This puppet improves upon the basic yarn doll-making technique and uses supplies that are probably readily...

Tech Deck' s are miniature skateboards for your finger also known as "fingerboards", And you need to practice Finger boarding. There are Tech Deck parks you can buy, but they're...

A simple pinball machine is a toy you can use to play pinball in your home and can be built in a few hours. The flippers on this machine are thumb operated and your fingers go on the outside...

Building a model elevator is a great way to have fun with your children and to educate them at the same time. This may seem like an expensive undertaking, but this is not the case. You can make...

One of the most popular new trends within skateboarding are miniature model replicas of skateboards known as "finger skateboards." These small versions of skateboards are most typically made to...

To you, a large cardboard box is garbage filler. To a child, it could be the beginnings of a spectacular playhouse. Save the box from any large appliance (e.g., refrigerator, washing machine or...

A toy telescope can be a fun source of discovery for any elementary-age child. Not only can it be an introduction to astronomy, but it will be used in countless other games. The process is simple;...

One of the simplest BB gun indoor target traps consists of nothing more than a cardboard box, a 1-inch dowel, a piece of carpet and a few wood screws. This simple trap will catch and trap 100% of...

No matter how much money you spend on toys, there are times when kids prefer playing with something simple like a box or paper airplanes. These inexpensive toys can keep kids busier than the most...

It all starts with just the essentials. By the time their first birthday rolls around, their room is filled with more toys than you know what to do with. Even with a room full of any toy you can...

Whether the kids are playing a game of pirates, dressing up for Halloween or going to a historical re-enactment as pioneer children, having a toy knife is as close to the real thing you want your...

Anyone can make a simple Nerf holster but to get an edge on the competition you need a unit that can carry more guns and ammo. Making a shoulder belt holster gives you more room and easier access...

Some of the best toys to give a child are the ones you make together. Making a toy town, fashioned from cardboard boxes, construction paper, and other household goods, is a great way to spend a...

If you love playing around with visual effects, then you should definitely try making a smoke ring cannon. With just a few household items, you can make a toy that will impress all your friends....

“Kaleidoscope" is derived from Greek words meaning "an instrument with which we can see things of beautiful form." The kaleidoscope was rediscovered in 1817 by Sir David Brewster, who published a...