Toys

Whether you're a doll collector, you've probably heard of and seen a Kewpie doll. Modern Kewpie dolls are thought to bring good luck, and you can often find miniature replicas of these...

Early Americans created simple rope swings in apple trees for young children to play outside within easy view of the home. These simple structures provided hours of entertainment, physical...

Jason Wu is the young fashion designer who designed Michelle Obama's inauguration ball dress. He has been creating clothes for a line of beautiful dolls since he was sixteen. This is how you can...

Tire swings may have become rarer than they used to be, but they are by no means extinct. With the environment being plagued with waste more than ever, recycling an old tire into a swing can...

You can make Barbie furniture and accessories for free by following these directions and links. This is a great way to entertain your daughter or granddaughter.

Bouncy balls possess an infinite potential for fun, and they are just as fun to make as they are to play with. Read this article to find out how to make your own!

Even in this age of electronics every small child loves simple wooden toys. This article will show you how to make a simple toy boat using common hand tools.

Blythe dolls are a popular collectible. Part of the fun is dressing these odd, big-headed and huge-eyed girls. Buying Blythe clothes can be expensive and the selection is often lacking. Many...

Instead of wood and nails, this child's playhouse is made with fabric and a card table. One advantage to this playhouse is the ability to easily store it when playtime is over. This project will...

Making a toy parachute for a Lego man or any toy figure for that matter is more than just a way to keep the kids busy. It can help children learn the effects of aerodynamics in the process of...

If you're looking for more fun and games for your playtime in the pool, floating pool noodles may be a great addition to your collection of pool accessories. Sword fighting, swimming through...

Children love to play grownup. Sometimes their imagination may lead them to fantasy worlds of outer space or the center of the Earth, but just as frequently they will choose common, everyday...

Play money may not be good for buying a dozen eggs or gallon of milk, but that doesn't mean it's worthless. These paper and plastic bills and coins serve a variety of functions. They can also be...

Hot Wheels are small die cast toy cars. In 2008, Hot Wheels commemorated the toys being in existence for 40 years. They've been a popular toy choice for millions of children over the years.

Make a small dollhouse for your young child. She can help decorate it and then play with it. And, if she breaks it, you can easily make another one without much expense. Make the small dollhouse...

Outside toys are often among the favorite kinds of toys for a child. They can dream and let their imagination run wild with outside toys. A slide becomes a secret entrance to a magical land. A...

Modeling clay is a great way to help children develop their imagination. Helping kids to create clay objects will spark their creativity. It also works to develop hand-eye coordination. While...

Legos® are a world wide phenomenon. The colorful, stacking bricks have brought joy to children from the youngest toddler to the teen set. These youngsters may grow up to become Lego®...

A stuffed animal net is a great way to create space in your child's room. Parents recognize the benefits of great organization in their child's bedroom. A stuffed animal net is fairly easy to buy...

The kids are sleeping after a hard day of playing and partying and the living room is still a mess of balloons. You're at a party and want to discreetly decrease the amount of...

If you want to win the next Nerf gun battle, you need an array of all types of Nerf guns to match all types of situations. This could mean using a fully automatic to hold back your opponent,...

This baby toy rental program offers low prices and claims to be the Netflix of parenthood! Check out what the program offers and how to save money when buying toys.

Airsoft guns are becoming very popular with people who typically use paintball guns or other air-propelled projectile weapons for war games. This is because airsoft guns typically fire small...

You do not have to spend money on pre-made coloring books for your child. Making your own is simple and fast, and it can help you to save money. Your child will never notice the difference.

People have given rocking horses to their children since the 15th century. For a while, after people started driving cars rather than horse-drawn vehicles, rocking horses seemed to decline in...

Although the hula hoop's exact origins are not clear, it has been documented as having been enjoyed by both children and adults throughout history. The hoops boast worldwide popularity, and are...

Keeping your BB gun clean is an essential part of making sure the gun always has accurate aim. The inside barrel of a BB gun can build up quite a bit of dirt and grime on the inside, which can...

Putting together your own remote control car is a great project. Building RC cars is a great way to spend some quality time with your family as you can get everyone involved in the building...

Stress balls are small rubber like balls that can be manipulated easily to alleviate stress. Stress balls can also give those people who have a hard time focusing something to do while studying,...

Dolls have long been a part of little girls' lives, and with so many options, it may be difficult to choose the perfect one. Instead of looking at all the different designs, you can actually make...

Circular and commonly made of plastic, wood or metal, hula hoops have been used over the course of history for a variety of purposes, including as tools, toys, fitness equipment and dance props....

Bubble machine soap mixtures are made slightly different than regular bubble soaps. Bubble machine soaps are made to create larger bubbles. You can make your own bubble mixture at home for a...

Some dolls may have wardrobes larger than their owners, thanks to the wide array of interesting, exotic and even special occasion doll clothes on the market. Doll clothes may still have a vintage...

Bocce is an outdoor game similar to bowling. It requires two teams to roll sets of balls along flat ground in an attempt to have them come to rest as close to a target ball (called a pallino) as...

Silly Putty is a toy that was originally designed with war in mind. But no one could find a practical use for this strange oozing substance that could be snapped apart and bounced. Through time,...

Vacuum forming is a good way to create a seamless plastic form. The body of a toy car is made by taking a holey, rigid mold of the car's shape. You want to then place it inside the vacuum forming...

When I was a little girl, I loved dolls. One year, when we were staying at the beach, I put some change in a vending machine filled with cheap toys. Each toy was encased in a plastic bubble. My...

When books and videos have lost their appeal to the sick child, it’s time for the Get-Better Box. A cranky, restless child needs a diversion, and this Get-Better Box can take the child’s mind off...

So you've gone to a thrift store or garage sale and bought yourself a Coleco Cabbage Patch Kid that's looking a little worse for the wear. Never fear! We'll have it looking great!

Depending on what is most important to you, you'll want to make sure you have a secure, safe way to store your valuables. Combination locks are a thrifty and efficient way to secure all of your...

For simple and cheap dispensers of children's candy, Pez machines are surprisingly complex in their construction. While other small candies sold in stack format require a certain amount of...

Making a toy badge can add a great deal to a police costume or when playing cops and robbers. The toy badge can be altered to be of any sort: a sheriff's badge, a police badge or any other you may...

If you are an avid RC car enthusiast, then you must have a track to drive your car on. Driving solely around neighborhoods and across lawns can be dull; however, having a track adds a new...

Paddington Bear has charmed readers worldwide for many years. Paddington's story begins in 1956, when he was just a lone plush bear collecting dust on a toy-store shelf. Now a worldwide...

A variety of companies have produced Marvel action figures over the years, all the way back to the 1960s. The most successful of these lines came from the Toy Biz company, which produced hundreds...

The Pez dispenser has acquired the status of rite of passage in American society. Anyone who has never lodged a small fruity block of candy from the head of a favorite cartoon character or pop...

Trampolines are a classic toy and exercise tool that have been around for many years. Almost every person has memories of bouncing on a trampoline as a child. People probably like trampolines...

Before using a rocking horse, it is imperative to check for safety concerns. Clear the surrounding floor from toys and make sure that the horse is not close to any walls. If the child is too small...

An independent doll maker spends her time, drawing designs and working her way through getting the dolls from designs on paper to finished dolls. Her work may also involve working with doll...

Today's most popular scooter, the Razor, was invented by the J.D. Corporation after five years of designing by the president of the company. While different patents for the scooter were awarded in...