Toys

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....

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...

At any age, toy cars are a joy for boys and sometimes even girls. Whether it's a fond memory from childhood or a collector's hobby, toy cars can be unique and a great display of dedication....

Although a remote control (R/C) car can be a lot of fun to play with, it can develop a problem where the servo gear set becomes damaged and stops working correctly. This causes the R/C car to...

Drifting is as popular with RC car enthusiasts as it is with actual car racers, thanks to its millions of fans worldwide. Much like actual car drifting, drifting a nitro model car requires both...

Turn a few simple materials into a rubber band car. Children can be both amused and educated by creating a car, which also provides a source of entertainment and satisfaction upon its completion....

Box cars are fun craft projects that kids and parents can construct together out of simple craft items like a box, tape and paint. These can all be bought inexpensively or sometimes found around...

Since the 1940s generations of children have grown up with Legos and built all manner of toys. The inspiration for this how-to was inspired by a recent suggestion seen on eHow's Top Requested...

As the night air cools and the candy sales peak, children and adults alike find themselves with a desire to conjure up the scariest, creepiest, wackiest, and funniest costumes and accessories...

RC cars, trucks and other vehicles are capable of lightning fast speeds of up to 80 mph. These cars run through tires fairly quickly if you're racing, and even weekend hobbyists will find that the...

Mattel's toy (1/64 scale) Hot Wheels toy race cars were released in to the public in 1968, and since then the product line regularly generates well over $4.8 billion in annual sales.

Lego cars are super easy to make. You can have lots of fun with a Lego car. Race them down a board or shoe box top. All you need are a handful of Legos. This is great when you don't really want to...

Drifting is a driving technique that involves a car sliding at an angle until it moves sideways in the direction of travel. Started in Japan, the motor sport of car drifting has been adopted...

If your son is a Cub Scout then you are signed up to build a derby car. You get a block of wood, four nail and four plastic wheel... and off you go! I will endeavour to give you all the tips and...

RC cars use some of the same design features as the actual vehicles they're modeled after. By applying many of the same techniques used to increase speed in full-sized vehicles, you can up the...

Playing with LEGO bricks is fun and a great way to encourage creativity. LEGOs, by design, allow you to create a wide range of items, limited only by your creativity. The ability to design cars...

Use an empty cereal box and balloon to make a race car. The force of the air leaving the balloon pushes the car forward. The idea is based on Newton's Third Law of Motion, which states that for...

A balloon car uses the force of the air inside a balloon to propel a small vehicle in much the same way a rocket works. As the air escapes the balloon through a small nozzle the force of the...

Children love their little cars, but sometimes they eventually become bored with the same old toys. Here's a way to spruce up that tired old Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. You can quickly and easily...

LEGO rubber band cars are a fun but simple machine young children can build for fun and experimentation. After the car is built, it can be used in classrooms to demonstrate simple physics to ages...

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A British company manufactured Matchbox cars for 29 years. The company made a number of small die-cast models based on popular British cars before moving into the American market in the 1970s....

Model cars are built much along the same lines as the full-sized vehicles they're crafted after. Thanks to this, many of the techniques that apply to giving actual cars a boost in speed can be...

Bumblebee is the mute Transformer who speaks using songs from his radio. His action figure can transform between his Transformer robot and a bright yellow Camaro. These instructions are designed...

Building cars is one of the staples of LEGO creation. Whether you want to build an exact replica, a car of the future, or a car straight out of your imagination, LEGO lets you create a car that...

Model or toy car building or collecting can be a rewarding hobby that yields years of enjoyment. So can destroying the cars. What takes hours of meticulous handiwork can be undone in a few fiery...

Remote control cars are extremely entertaining and are one of the most popular toys in the world. Many enthusiasts build their own remote control cars so they can customize the engine, steering...

Model cars don't always have to be flashy, shiny and made of molded plastic or metal. You can create model cars from junk or recycled materials. This can give your model car some unique properties...

Riding toy pedal cars give children a prop for their imagination while providing instant exercise. Outdoor play and large muscle use are very important to a child's development. Vigorous outdoor...

Although remote-controlled cars often are seen as just kids' toys, many enthusiasts take great pride in building the best remote-control cars possible. Speed is one of the factors that determines...

If you're like most parents, you probably have a hard time finding craft projects that give you and your children both quality time and discussion opportunity. Building a remote-controlled car,...

The TootsieToy company makes several lines of toys, but it's most known for its die-cast cars. To make die-cast cars, zinc and white-metal alloys are melted and poured into molds. The company...

CO2 dragsters are used to teach about motion, aerodynamics and thrust. They are also raced competitively in many schools and in national league competitions. When it is punctured, a small canister...

If your child has a Feber ride on vehicle, it will operate on either a 6 volt or 12 volt battery. Generally, two passenger cars will have a 12 volt battery and single person cars will have a 6...

People who race any kind of vehicle will try many tricks for optimal performance. Tricks for HO Slot Cars include sanding the wheels, trying different types of magnets, and playing with the...

Creating toys by hand can be a satisfying hobby. One toy that is relatively easy to create is the wooden toy car. You can create three vehicles out of one 2-foot 2-by-4. Many crafters are...

Have some fun with a rubber-band-powered toy car. This car moves without electricity (batteries) and can help you teach children about momentum and energy. Plus, they'll learn about making their...

Anyone who searches for magnetic toy cars on YouTube will find an interesting demonstration of a toy car that powers itself. A strip of magnets tapering off slightly is placed underneath a strip...

Creating a moving spy camera can be a fun and exciting project. Even better is getting to use it afterwards. Follow these steps to make your own spy camera today.

All you need to build Lego racing cars is your imagination and a bunch of Legos. The only specific type of Legos you need are wheels. It is all about crafting a design that is streamlined and...

Children adore empty boxes. They also love to decorate. This fun and easy project that you can do with your kids will provide not only a box car to ride around in, but a great decorating...

Building a wind up car can be a lot of fun, almost as much fun as playing with one! You just need a few simple items to build the car, a little time and patience, and you will be ready to go.

Do you or your children love cars? Add some fun to a homemade car by adding wheels that turn. This car costs pennies to make, so you can build your own fleet or make your own demolition derby....

Anyone who has children, or who has had children, knows all too well the unexplained charm that an empty box holds for youngsters. And this is a great thing because it means that they can be...

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...

Motorizing a car/robot frame and controlling it at will takes a number of readily available materials and only rudimentary knowledge of how systems work. Understanding robot movement, motors and...

This will give you some ideas on how to add weight to your Pinewwod Derby car and get it as close to 5oz. as possible.

One of the most popular toys for Christmas is a Remote-Controlled Car. There are so many options when it comes to choosing what type of car you want to buy or to find what your child would like....

A mouse trap car is used as an interactive physics experiment in many American high schools throughout the country. It's primary purpose is to show students the difference between potential energy...

Transmitters send radio waves or electromagnetic frequencies to an RC car or other remote controlled device. The operator moves the controls on his remote control radio. The transmitter talks to...