Toys

LEGO robots can be built from any types of LEGO bricks, although the LEGO Mindstorms creation kit allows you to create true robots that are fully customizable and programmable. You can still build...

Getting rid of that nasty smoke odor can be a hassle, but with the right methods it will be gone in no time. The last thing you want is for your smoking habit to impact your children. However,...

This years hottest new toy is the Zhu Zhu hamster. An electronic pet for children, no feeding, no mess, and you never have to have the "hamster heaven" talk. Its has sold out in stores...

If you want to build a LEGO man that is larger than a standard LEGO mini-figurine, there are many ways to go about it. One way is to map out your design from the beginning so that when it comes...

The game of marbles that children still play today was also played by ancient Romans. Marbles were even in existence in ancient Egypt. A German glassblower in the 1840s invented marble scissors, a...

If you've ever wanted to make guns for your LEGO minifigs, you know how frustrating it can sometimes be. Trying to find the right pieces to make a gun for your cowboy, outer-space or underwater...

A pull-back race car relies on a spring attached to the back axle, which gets wound tightly when the car's pulled back and returns to its normal shape when released, propelling the car forward....

Parachutes are easy to make for action figures or other toys. Use these parachutes to have races with friends or for a physics project with kids. Try different weights of toys and different size...

Skateboarding is a popular action sport that is practiced on many levels throughout the world. It has grown to be mimicked in other forms of media, including movies, books and video games. Toys...

That quick paint touch-up on Great Aunt Sally's composition doll didn't go exactly as you planned. Those simple black squiggles that should have turned out as eyebrows, well, didn't. Removing...

Many times we parents do not realize that toys with small parts are considered choking hazards for our young children. To determine if a toy or toy part is a choking hazard for children younger...

American Girl Dolls are truly amazing. This line of dolls has grown into an empire of dolls, clothing, accessories, events and more. If you are looking for an American Girl doll you may have...

Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are bright, compact, use little energy, create little heat, have a long life, and are all the rage. LEDs seem to be the ideal lighting product. They're perfect for...

Handmade wood toys are fine gifts. They also are a fun way for woodworkers to learn the craft of making toys. A good beginner's project is the wooden top. They are classic toys that require...

One of the simplest toy car engines is the pull-back racer. They rely on rubber bands, which work by returning to their original shape after being deformed--this is called elasticity--the spring...

Cute and adorable, Beanie Babies are sought after by collectors throughout the world. Made by Ty Warner, Beanie Babies became a popular collector's item once Ty started "retiring" the original...

Cardboard isn't the first choice in building materials, but it's an impressive and versatile material that has a wide variety of rainy-day uses, such as making a paddlewheel-powered toy boat to...

A spy's toolkit is never complete without the best gadgets he or she can get, and information is life. If a spy can find something out, get it to his team and then act on that intelligence, he's...

Ready to teach a child their first chemistry lesson? A great educational gift, cooking sets allow you to work with a child to create variety of things. The best part for many is the reward of...

Hats from the time of Queen Victoria, or the Victorian era, were not constructed much differently from today's formal hats. All hats featured a tip, which is the top portion of the hat, crown,...

Creating your own LEGO town is possible. It just takes some LEGO base plates, lots of LEGO pieces and a little time to have fun creating. You can do one or more sections to create a whole town....

The key to effective toy storage is to make the toys accessible, yet enough out of the way so that no one will trip on them. This means a container that kids are able to open on their own, at...

Winter family fun doesn't get better than a trip to the sledding hill. Sledding is an activity kids (and adults) of all ages can enjoy; it's inexpensive and it's thrilling. While there are lots of...

Selling porcelain dolls can be a way to create some income--or lose money. Successfully selling porcelain dolls depends entirely on where you sell them. Selling the dolls at doll shows and craft...

The RipStik is a skateboard-like toy that utilizes a caster wheel system for balance and self-propulsion. Because of the RipStik's design, and because the rider never steps off the board to...

Silly Putty is a unique rubbery toy that brings out the playful child in adults. James Wright invented the putty, which bounces, stretches, sticks to surfaces and snaps when suddenly pulled. He...

The Indo board, made by Indo Board Balance Trainers, is one of the leading rocker-roller balance boards. Back in 1965, surfer Hunter Joslin began using balance boards to improve his surfing...

Many toys come and go every season and this year one hot item is the Zhu Zhu hamster. They come in many colors and are a hard item to find this year. If are looking to get one please read this how...

Zhu Zhu Pets is the "must have" gift for both sons and little girls. Precisely like Wii was 2 years ago during the 2007 Xmas time of year, both boys and little girls will love Zhu zhu...

Anyone can make toys that last a lifetime and inspire a child's imagination. All you need is wood. Making a toy gives a child a plaything you crafted with your own hands. Ever treasured...

A lot of physics is about the tradeoff between potential and kinetic energy, and gravity-powered cars are an excellent demonstration of this, as well as being fun to race. While the most famous...

Beanies Babies have been around since 1993 and are still as popular today as they were then. Children and adults alike have been known to collect them and keep them for years. You will also find...

The TootsieToy company began selling metal small pins, cuff links and charms in the late 1800s, and by 1911 it started selling the first line of die-cast metal vehicles. Over the years it created...

If you have a child who enjoys playing with toy cars, you can make that experience even more fun by making a paper race car track at home. The beauty of this project is that it will cost very...

There are many types of Japanese dolls. The dolls are a combination of paper mache, wire, fabric, and two materials unique to Japanese dolls: gofun and washi paper. Gofun is made from ground...

A four-stroke engine is generally more expensive than its two-stroke counterpart. Four-stroke engines provide a more realistic sound, however. The four-stroke nitro engine has a lesser gas...

Lego bricks and Erector building sets have been popular toys for many years in the United States. Both types of building sets allow you to create structures such as buildings, vehicles and just...

Nearly all children love to play on the dome climber when visiting the park. Whether playing tag, hiding underneath while other kids squeeze in and out of the holes or just relaxing up top, it is...

Make couple dolls and give to your grandparents or newlyweds for gifts. A brother and sister might even find couple dolls to be a fun novelty. Rag dolls are a simple way to make couple dolls and...

The periscope is a simple optic device that allows someone to discreetly look around a corner or over a higher fence. It's used on submarines to see what's happening on the surface before it comes...

Children are precious, miraculous, adorable--and sticky. Contagiously sticky. Pretty much everything they touch will eventually wind up being sticky, too--especially their toys. Back in the day it...

This year Zhu Zhu pets are the rage. These annoying pseudo pets come in various colored hamster shaped varieties. Worse, there is a wide range of accessories to spend your hard earned money on. ...

A zhu zhu pet is a fake hamster toy. Zhu zhu pets are adored by little girls who like having a pet hamster that doesn't shed or need to have its cage cleaned. Unfortunately finding a zhu zhu pet...

I remember when I was young always wanting to create my own kids fort. When it would snow outside, my sister and I would build snow forts. One summer, I remember buiding a fort from a huge...

Dust mites are microscope bugs that live on the dead skin cells you and your pets shed each day. Dust mites are harmless to most people, but can cause a allergic reaction if you are asthmatic or...

Wooden swing sets can be a lot of fun for children, but it is important to make sure they are safe. If you have purchased an old swing set or are reusing a swing set that was purchased several...

To add some color to your Barbie, try dyeing her hair. It's recommended to use a dye that is not permanent in case you don't like the results or want your old Barbie back. The easiest choice is a...

There was a time when we all wanted some kind of a ride-on toy.

Dolls have very unique hair that can become dirty in time if the doll is not in a case. Whether it was an accidental spill on your doll or just built-up dust and dirt, you will want to clean the...

Don't despair at the sight of your kid's room. Create order out of chaos by building toy shelving with milk crates. They can be arranged in countless ways and decorated to fit in any child's...