Toys

A Munny is a vinyl character with movable joints that is about seven inches tall and weighs about one lb. A Munny comes in a box with four accessories and a coloring book. The character can come...

While it might sometimes be too inconvenient to go outside and practice your Ollies, kickflips and nosegrinds on your real-sized skateboard, it is never hard to practice these tricks and more...

Games are an important part of a party. Not only do they provide entertainment for parties, but they are great icebreakers as well. You can be inventive when creating games for a party. Make the...

Practice more and increase your accuracy with your very own airsoft target. You can build your own targets with just a few simple items and a little bit of work. You will become better at airsoft...

Build your own airsoft fort to create a more realistic airsoft battle experience. A fort gives you shelter from enemy fire and can can be used as a headquarters. Airsoft forts are simple,...

In 1973, the first Shrinky Dinks were sold in Brookfield, Wis. Thirteen years later, the famous color-and-bake toys had become a national phenomenon and a staple of virtually every cartoon...

Making your own dolls is a wonderful hobby that gives you an entire character as a canvas for your creativity. Without the proper tools, however, that creativity will be stifled before you even...

This article is about saving money, while getting your kids some really cool toys. Of course, some things you just have to buy "brand new", but giving your child a great used toy as a...

The Giga Ball is a large inflatable ball that allows children to crawl inside and roll around. While it may sound like a fun toy, the Giga Ball does provide some obvious health risks.

A play kitchen offers many opportunities for creative play, ranging from playing house to playing restaurant. Play kitchens are an excellent gift or play area for boys or girls. While purchasing a...

Stuffed animals are both prized as collectible items and cherished as beloved toys. Stains and cigarette smoke odor can sometimes mar the attractiveness of a stuffed toy, and bring down the resale...

Some bicycle owners like to make their own additions to give a bike some personal flair. Inspired by the creators of lowrider cars, lowrider bikes have emerged as a popular way to create and...

While there are many choices in ready-made furniture for Barbie, in most cases these products are made of plastic. Consumers who prefer something more substantial often have a hard time finding...

The giga ball is a giant, inflatable sphere that kids can crawl inside of and roll around in. This toy can be used indoors and outdoors, but should not be used by a pool or body of water, because...

The most basic move on a tech deck -- the one which all other moves are built around -- is the Ollie. This article will teach you the slightly more advanced inverse of the move: the Nollie. An...

Quality wicker furniture comes with a protective coating to minimize damage caused by scratches or chips and to keep moisture out. Because of this, its surface functions like wood when dealing...

Toy storage in this day and age can be difficult, especially if your child's room is small. Large toy chests and containers placed on the floor takes up valuable play space. Also, toy chests with...

Water rocketry uses the principal of compressed air to push water from a 2-liter soda bottle. Launching water rockets always draws a crowd and has become a popular outdoor activity at family...

Playing in the sand is both fun and beneficial for children and adults alike. The tactile input from sand is relaxing, and the opportunity to create a miniature world can sometimes prompt a shy or...

The Red Rider BB gun is a classic toy from a bygone age. Many still enjoy using this BB gun, although it has changed very little since it was first created. The Red Rider BB gun can be modified by...

Fingerboards, or miniature skateboards, are fun toys that can be customized just like a full-sized skateboard. The grip tape, which is on the top of the board, is used to keep the users fingers...

Get your kids involved in making their own toys with this fun and easy rubber band propeller car project. It's an easy project for rainy days or just for something fun to do. It's also...

Riding a bicycle can help you lose weight and improve your overall fitness. It's also a great way to help protect the environment because you can ride to work or around town instead of driving...

Radio-controlled models or toys provide hours of entertainment for children and adults of all ages. Radio-controlled airplanes are a little more expensive than some of the other RC toys, so when...

Fun in the sun often leads to a yard full of pool toys baking in the heat and creating an eyesore. Garage trunks or shed toy bins don't work well because wet toys drip water and cause rust or...

Paintball guns are very popular among sport enthusiasts who do not want to go hunting with real guns. The paintball gun is used to target human opponents in "capture the flag" type games and is a...

Koosh balls were invented in 1986 by a father who wanted to have a ball his kids could catch in their hands easily. They are covered with about 2000 rubber filaments that look like short thick...

Throw out those old instructions for that Lego castle you're missing pieces of because it's time to put those extra Legos to work. Whether you want to re-create your best friend or the setting...

Wiping out with your Tech Deck won't cause any broken legs or sprained ankles, but your deck may sustain lasting damage. Its trucks can break and its wheels can chip. Replacement parts are sold...

So, have you found the Zhu Zhu Pets hamster for someone special in your life? Will this be a holiday gift, or a "just because" gift? Either way, your little cherub is sure to delight...

Bought a new 'puffle' stuffed animal for about $6.00 at a Target, or another store? Want to register its code but don't know how? Here's how.

Rubber bands can be used for more than just keeping items such as index cards together. In the right hands, they can become some fairly neat projectile weapons, just begging to be launched at...

In the 1940s, dolls were made with plastic heads and latex bodies. In the 1950s, vinyl became a popular doll medium. To make a true vinyl doll, a figure must be sculpted, and a mold created from...

A tech deck is a type of miniature skateboard on which you use your fingers to simulate skateboard tricks and stunts. When performing certain tricks, it is often necessary to keep your fingers...

I will tell you how to paint and attach your belly plate, where to buy it and how to make one for your reborn baby doll.

Motling is a form of painting your Reborn Baby Doll to make it look realistically real. After all most reborn baby's are born with blotchy skin.

Crayons are made up of pigment and paraffin wax, two non-toxic ingredients that make for quite a mess when trying to remove them from unwanted services. There are several techniques you can use to...

Tying a yo-yo string is the first step to using a yo-yo correctly. Using a simple loop is one of the first mistakes that many fledling yo-yo artists make. Instead, using a slip knot will keep the...

Italian dolls have been around since 1919 in Turin, Italy. There is only one well-known manufacturer: the Lenci Company.

The battle against the Covenant is far from over. With the Halo series featuring several games over multiple platforms, gamers are able to participate in the ongoing war for control over the...

Despite the lure of today's high-tech playthings, the phenomenon persists that children invariably seek out non-toys to play with. They love to get hold of their parents' belongings, such as a...

With the popular catchphrase 'Weebles wobble but they don't fall down,' Hasbro's Playskool division successfully introduced a line of roly-poly toys in 1971. Shaped like eggs with weights at the...

Porcelain dolls are valued for their high-quality appearance and often sophisticated attire. However, because of their unique non-plastic materials, altering porcelain dolls can be a greatly...

A lightsaber with a glowing blade is easy to build. The supplies can be purchased cheaply at hardware, home improvement and craft stores. Make several so there will be enough for everyone.

How to set up your new or different trampoline and make it safer than most.

Many girls love American Girl dolls, but buying and outfitting them can get quite expensive. Here you'll learn how to save money by making a cute bed for a doll. The American Girl line consists...

Repainting old rubber toys is a fascinating hobby as well as a satisfying way to preserve heirlooms. Some collectors wish to renovate an antique. Others want to refresh an object that has been a...

Tech Deck skateboards are scale models of actual skateboards, and therefore a lot safer but still as fun as full-scale skateboarding. Kids can mimic the skateboarding moves in miniature on these...

Magnetix kits were discontinued and a voluntary recall for the toys was put into effect in 2006 by the manufacturing company, Mega Brands Inc. These toys are considered a hazard for young children...

The Spin Master Air Hog brand of helicopters is a light remote-controlled toy helicopter for indoor use. It can sustain flight for up to 10 minutes on a full charging of its rechargeable battery....