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....

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...

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,...

Give an old toy car some new life with a charge of battery power. Installing a 9 volt hobby motor and battery pack takes just a little time and the use of a few tools. It only works on a toy that...

Kitchen towels come in a wide variety of colors and textures, making them excellent materials for stuffed children's toys. Larger, lightweight towels provide a lot of fabric for little cost....

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 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...

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...

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...

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.

Building your own lightsaber that beams up can be great fun for Star Wars fans of all ages. Lightsabors are easy to make, relatively inexpensive and something the kids can help with. You should...

Play kitchens are one of the more popular childhood toys and lately parents have been avoiding the chemical laden, mass produced play kitchens to make their own. Not only is it fun to make a play...

Your child can send a Barbie doll on an ultimate adventure. To send a Barbie into space, she needs a space suit. If you can't find one to buy, it is possible to make one.

This is a very simple way to entertain your kids for hours. It's a real simple sword made out of pvc. My 4 year old thinks that it's just amazing. The great thing is that cutting the pieces that...

The materials you'll use to make a miniature doll depend on the size of the doll. Miniature baby dolls used in dollhouses are sometimes no bigger than a fingertip. Tiny dolls are fun to make...

I will do my best to explain to you how to insert your Reborn Baby dolls eyes the correct way.

Making felt puppets is a fun activity that parents and children can do together. With just a few simple materials, you can make a variety of puppets and have enough to put on your own puppet show.

Science has served to advance our understanding of the world, leading to the discoveries of medicines and exploration of unknown environments. Since the advent of NASA and the space program in the...

Customizing a doll is a time-consuming but ultimately rewarding process. Every added detail makes your doll one-of-a-kind. The face is the most important part of your doll's appearance and...

For many girls, Barbie dolls are a beloved part of growing up. Barbie furniture needn't be well-crafted to work. Craft and hobby shops sell lengths of balsa wood that cut easily with an X-acto...

In 1817, the first kaleidoscope was patented by Scottish inventor Sir David Brewster, based on a science project he had created the previous year. According to www.kaleidoscopestoyou.com, his name...

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...

An inflatable water slide can be an inexpensive way to beat the heat, but there is always the possibility for a tear to occur in the material. The material and stitching of the model you purchase...

Balsa wood is light, cheap and easy to manipulate. For these reasons, balsa wood is a perfect material for building small, workable model airplanes. While numerous commercial kits are available,...

Barbie dolls have been around for generations. Many children grow up playing with Barbie dolls. Purchasing Barbie dolls and accessories can be expensive. You can save a lot of money and create a...

The very first pellet guns were actually blowguns that date to around 125 A.D. Pellet guns have gone through many changes over the years and have been made to fire both metal and plastic...

Silly Putty has been around for over 50 years and has become an American toy classic. Since its origins in a scientist's laboratory in 1943, Silly Putty has enjoyed a fun and colorful history! ...

I have loved horses all my life and had lots of toy horses of every size. I made bridles, saddles, blankets, and stables. You will learn how to have fun making your toy horses their own tack. Any...

Silly Putty is a popular toy for young children. The official Silly Putty has been around for nearly 60 years. Kids love to twist, snap, squeeze and stretch this strange material. You can make it...

If you are an avid Lego collector and have lots of mini figures ("minifigs") to play with, consider setting a few aside for display. If you aren't too keen on giving some up from your...

The Ruff Stuff Air Blaster Tek Six is a toy firearm that shoots darts similar to those of the official Nerf line of products. It is a favored weapon of Nerf enthusiasts because to its low cost,...

Here is a super quick way to make a bridle for a doll's horse.

For many children, nothing is as much fun as playing with toy trains. Small children are not sophisticated enough to handle electric trains, so other, simpler toys must be used instead. Making...

Silly Putty is a children's toy that provides a wide variety of possibilities for creative play. There are many different ways to manipulate and create with Silly Putty that will keep kids of all...

Complete the look of your toy horse by making a bridle from materials you may already have around the house. These instructions involve simple sewing, but you may use hot glue or fabric glue...

You can purchase any doll from any resale shop and reborn this doll into looking like that of a newborn baby doll. You will learn how I have started a hobby I love and how I am able to make money...

Hand puppets are wonderful toys which can engross youngsters of all ages for hours and hours on end. Older kids can entertain the little ones with puppet shows, and they can be surprisingly...

Action figures have been popular for years, but no matter how many movies, sports, cartoons and pop culture figures are made into action figures, people still desire more. Whether it is a...

Fixing your kid's bicycle tire is quick and easy plus, it's also a good way to teach them some basic mechanical skills. Here's how to fix that flat in no time!

Porcelain dolls are classic collectibles that are made in a variety of styles. They can be girls or women, boys or men, and they come in numerous sizes and fashion eras. The basic foundation of a...

Barbie dolls have been a favorite of girls all over the world since their introduction in the late 1950s. The doll has come a long way and Barbies can be purchased in a variety of skin tones and...

Invented in 1914 at the start of World War I, Charles Pajeau designed his toy after watching children playing with pencils and empty thread spools. The simplicity of wood rods and spools still...

Whether it's chasing Captain Hook or lengthening the nose of the Elephant's Child, a crocodile adds excitement to any puppet play. The puppeteer controls this crocodile puppet from below using a...

The excitement of receiving a new dollhouse is equally matched by the anticipation of decorating every inch of it. Just as with a real house, the possibilities are endless. And it's not necessary...

This eHow Article will walk you through the process of making a removable doll wig. All the supplies needed can be found at your local arts & crafts store, or can be purchased online....

Turn your backyard birthday party into a trip to the zoo or circus with sawhorse animals. Use these fun creatures to mark off the trike-riding area at your block party. Simple materials like...

Homemade Rubbery Putty is inexpensive to make and fun to play with. Kid's of all ages will have fun stretching and squishing Rubbery Putty. Just like Silly Putty, you can flatten Rubbery Putty out...

Spartan helmets were worn by the Spartan warriors to protect them from a foe's savage blows and to intimidate their enemies. You can make a cardboard replica of a Spartan helmet so your child can...

Making doll hair from mohair may well be one of the easiest things I ever learned to do as a child. My grandmother loved to make us homemade dolls and she would always use some kind of mohair....