Other Toys

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,...

This is about how to modify a Nerf Maverick (for all those with kids and those willing to embrace their inner "kid" while having a Nerf Maverick)

Juggling is quite easy to learn. It is fun and easy to get started.

Astrojax might sound like a futuristic game from "The Jetsons," but it's actually a simple toy similar to the yo-yo in the advanced degree of tricks possible with it. An Astrojax is a piece of...

Astrojax is a popular child's toy, not dissimilar to yo-yo's. A string running through three weight balls make up the astrojax, with a ball affixed to each end of the string. The balls respond...

Hand puppets have been popular among children and adults for many years. There are several different types of hand puppets available ranging from a very basic sock puppet to a rod puppet in which...

Pirate costumes are a big hit, for both Halloween and for costume parties. They may also be worn in the bedroom to spice up your love life. Learning to tie a pirate sash can be done in a few...

Hula hooping is fun and great exercise. Here are some tips for the kid in you.

Hula hooping is fun and great exercise. Here are some tips for the kid in you.

Learn how to do the one hand mount freestyle yo yo trick in this free how-to yo-yo instructional video from our professional yoyo competitor and world yo-yo contest judge.

Learn how to hold yoyo counterweight in your hand in this free how-to yo-yo instructional video from our professional yoyo competitor and world yo-yo contest judge.

The yoyo became very popular in America during the early 80s. You can still find yoyos for sale at most toy and hobby shops. Using a freehand yoyo is actually very simple. Just follow these four...

With the complexity and variety of toys available for children these days, it can be hard for kids to entertain themselves when they are stuck in a location where toys and other entertainment...

The yo-yo is one of the most successful toys ever created. Yo-yo tricks like rock-the-baby have fascinated and entertained people for decades. The rock-the-baby yo-yo trick is one of the basic...

If you've mastered basic and intermediate hula hoop moves and you think you're ready to be the hula hoop champ in your neighborhood, it's time to learn a few freestyle hula hoop tricks. They are...

One of the toughest tricks to pull off with your yo-yo is the Jamaican yo-yo trick. Be patient as you learn the steps, and then practice until you have completely mastered the maneuver and you'll...

There's so much more you can do with a yo-yo than just bounce it up down; there are tricks you can do, too. A fun yo-yo trick is the Confederate or Jamaican flag trick. This is a trick with the...

If you're learning how to juggle a diabalo, and you've mastered passing the diabolo from hand to hand, you're ready to do the over the foot trick. It isn't a complicated move, but doing it well...

The Eiffel Tower is an impressive yo-yo trick that ends up looking like a web of strings shaped like the famed French landmark. With practice, you'll impress everyone with this trick, which looks...

With this trick, you move into the realm of the cool-looking tricks that will make people stop and wonder how you can do what you're doing. But, as with all such tricks, it looks more complicated...

Becoming a yo-yo master is a great way to entertain people, improve your coordination, or just waste some time. The matrix trick is an advanced skill where you begin one step just before ending...

Learn how to hand start a dead Yo-Yo with expert tips on Yo-Yo tricks in this free video clip.

Any yo-yo trick, such as Split the Atom, can be classified as "easy," if you're willing to put in the necessary effort and time. This one is a base trick for others that will follow, so, if you're...

Each trick that you learn with the yo-yo increases your skill in handling new tricks because your abilities increase in proportion to the time you spend. Keep your fingers, hands and wrists...

Despite their name, devil sticks aren't evil; in fact, they can be a pretty good time. Devil sticks get their name from the Greek word 'devil' meaning 'to throw across'. Devil sticks come in a set...

The Man of the Trapeze is best performed with a fixed-axle yo-yo. The fixed axle makes it easier to bring the yo-yo back up from the bottom of the string. The following steps will show you how to...

The gravity pull is a basic yo-yo move that you have to learn first before you can move onto other tricks. Basically you defy gravity when gravity pulls the yo-yo down and you yank it right back...

This is for those who wish to make their yo-yos sleep or sleep longer!