A windy day in the park might keep you from flying a paper airplane outdoors, but it could be the perfect day to practice launching a
kite.
Stilt-walking is an ancient art that only requires a pair of stilts, optional protective padding and lots of practice. Soon you'll be able to view the world from a whole new perspective.
This doll can be made in an hour or two, in any size you like. Make larger versions to give as gifts and make tiny versions to use as holiday or gift box ornaments.
Buy some basic Barbies if you're starting a child's collection; add to the collection gradually. Do some research if you're interested in collecting valuable Barbies.
Surprise that special little girl with a Barbie that looks like her, shares her name and has her personality. This gift is sure to be a hit for a real little girl or the little girl inside a big girl!
Think about your child's age, interests and existing collection when selecting a Barbie doll. There are Barbies to match every interest.
Find out what your child's fantasies are and then be creative in putting together a Barbie package that is right for her.
Organizing Barbie items is simple if you have the right type of storage drawers and boxes. It is important to make sure Barbie items are put away because they are easily lost.
Sometimes all it takes is a little soap, water and time to turn a grungy Barbie into a gorgeous doll.
To make Barbie clothes, you need to first make or buy a pattern, then sew any type of material you like to make the clothing.
Comparison is the key in determining your Barbie's value. You need to use books, shows and auctions to get an idea of the value.
Tinkertoys, those great yet simple building toys made from sticks and spools, made their debut at a New York toy fair in the early 1900s.
Lego kits are designed for boys and girls from age 2 and up. Kits are age-rated on the box. The name Lego comes from the Danish words "leg godt," which mean play well. Incidentally, in Latin, the...
For the kid who has graduated from Legos, an erector set makes good sense. The first set was patented in 1901. Since then, kits ranging from cars to carousels have been released.
What kid wouldn't want some Lincoln Logs? First sold in 1918, Lincoln Logs were designed by John Lloyd Wright, son of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Look for Buzz Lightyear action figures as the hot toy follow-up to Disney's release of "Toy Story 2." To infinity and beyond!
Kids aged 3 to 8 years old will enjoy all of the new releases of "Toy Story 2" toys.
With about 50 books in print and more than 25 videos available, Dr. Seuss seems to be everywhere teaching kids to count, read, match colors and recognize letters. Here are some other Dr. Seuss...
With "The Phantom Menace" reviving the "Star Wars" toy frenzy, even more action figures are available than ever before.
Teach kids mechanical assembly, electronics and logic with a robot kit.
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