Toys

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...

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...

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...

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...

Create a simple homemade toy that can be used to improve hand-eye coordination, teach important survival skills and encourage pretend play. With simple arrows made from lightweight dowels,...

If you had Lego bricks as a child, you probably built houses and towns and imagined what the lives of their inhabitants might be like. If had a particularly devious imagination, you knew that,...

A blowgun can be both a fun toy and a serious weapon that can be used for hunting. Because blowguns are not in use in the United States nearly as much as in other parts of the world, it may...

Making homemade Tech Deck ramps for skateboards is easy to do with materials you already have at home. This fun activity allows you to use your imagination, and do something creative and cheap....

Nothing will give you a lead in a water balloon fight quite like a water balloon launcher. These incredibly easy-to-make gadgets can be as much as $50 online, but chances are you have all of the...

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...

The BB gun has been a staple of boyhood for decades. Owning a BB gun is an important part of growing up for a young boy and now creating a simple, homemade BB gun is easier than ever with items...

Remember the Skip-it? Or maybe you remember it being called a skipperoo...I had a lemon-twist as a kid. A giant lemon on a plastic rope with a loop to attached to your ankle...the fun was...

Robotic fighting competitions have been around for decades, and the sport shows no sign of stopping. Learning to make and fight your own miniature robots can be quite a challenge and may take...

Ok. So you already built that Tech Deck Cardboard skate park. Now you need a Grind Rail. So in this article, I will show you how to make a Grind Rail for a Tech Deck. But its not cardboard this time!

You don't have to be a kid to love a kiddie pool when the weather gets hot, but you do have to be able to keep water in it! Most kiddie pools are less than $30, and tend to take it rough in the...

Tech Deck' s are miniature skateboards for your finger also known as "fingerboards", And you need to practice Finger boarding. There are Tech Deck parks you can buy, but they're...

How to make a very quick and easy pellet launcher that can fire any small object a good distance (an airsoft pellet will fly a good 50-60 feet).

Pioneered by Graffiti Research Labs, these bright little spots of light are meant to be thrown onto ferromagnetic surfaces around your neighborhood as a form of non-destructive urban...

An ARC reactor is the power source used to fuel the exoskeleton-type armor worn by superhero Iron Man. The ARC reactor allows Iron Man to take shelter within his suit, keeping him from harm while...

Whether at a school fun-fair or carnival, children gravitate toward games that involve throwing. You can quickly make a home version of a bean-bag toss game with simple materials and tools. This...

A great way to pass time on a boring rainy day is to build your own airsoft gun and have some target practice. These airsoft guns can be made right at home and the materials you need to build your...

Skis have many uses. They may help people navigate snow-covered areas that may not otherwise be accessible. They may help people exercise very effectively. They can also be used to make a sled. If...

For generations, "Star Wars" has dazzled audiences with its unique characters and graphics. By far the most memorable weapon of the Star Wars franchise is the lightsaber. While it is the official...

Chinese handcuffs, better known as the Chinese Fingertrap, are a novelty toy used on unsuspecting victims to trap their index fingers; the harder they pull to remove their fingers, the tighter the...

The slingshot is synonymous with little boys and trouble. On television, it has been carried by Bart Simpson on "The Simpsons," Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" and Dennis the Menace. The...

Finger boards are mini boards like skateboards, scooters, wakeboards and snowboards. With finger boards comes the need for mini accessories like mini ramps, rails, decks and quarter pipes. If you...

Tech Deck skateboards and Tech Deck gear are great indoor toys for skateboarders of any age group. Tech Deck accessories, like half pipes and quarter pipes, are generally expensive though. But...

Candle kites are easy to make, but they can be dangerous. If you make a candle kite do not allow it to fly over houses or fields of dry grass, because what makes a candle kite fly is a live,...

If your child has some action figures, chances are that he has grown tired of the older ones. Many children are interested in combat sports such as boxing or wrestling, and they are quite familiar...

Many children are enthralled with the "Star Wars" series. Here is a way to make a light saber toy out of materials that you have hanging around the house, or that you can buy inexpensively. This...

Toy swords are fascinating to boys and girls. For many plays, games and pretend sessions, children want to have a sword for their play. You can create your own sword from cardboard. This is a...

Styrofoam is a synthetic substance that is commonly used as a packing material. Styrofoam is both solid and light. Available in blocks, sheets, and chips, it can be re-assembled in numerous...

Kites have long been a favorite pastime of children on a clear, windy day. While getting a kite up and flying can always be a bit of a challenge, different shapes and styles of construction can...

Nerf guns can provide hours of fun for kids of all ages (and even adults). Sometimes, Nerf fight parties or games can get expensive if you need to purchase multiple guns or launchers, but there is...

When you wrap a gift, you want the recipient to be surprised rather than being able to figure out what it is before it is even opened. Balls have a distinctive shape, so you can't just cover them...

Slings were used all the time as weapons back in ancient days. Even David used one to kill Goliath in the Bible. Nowadays children like to make them for fun. They can set up soda cans and...

Every baby reaches a stage in his life when he begins to grasp and focus on objects. Later in baby’s development she will begin to pick up and play with toys. I am a new stay at home mom 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...

Dollhouses can take up a great deal of space. Hobbyists who build dollhouses typically scale the house for miniature dolls, much smaller than the 12-inch Barbie doll. When making a dollhouse for...

Although the hula hoop's exact origins are not clear, it has been documented as having been enjoyed by both children and adults throughout history. The hoops boast worldwide popularity, and are...

Wood skateboards are the preferred board of experienced skaters. Wood decks tend to respond better under scrutiny than plastic decks, but plastic decks have more durability. In the end, it is up...

If your child loves to scribble and draw, then a chalkboard table may be an excellent gift for them. Your child can sit down at the table and go wild scribbling and drawing as much as they want....

Doll houses are no longer just child's play. These intricately crafted creations are labors of love for thousands of enthusiasts. One of the most amazing innovations in doll house technology in...

This inexpensive project will take you less than an hour to complete and your children and teens will be thrilled with the hula hoops you create for them. Older kids can help and with your...

Have you ever wanted to power a car with nothing but air? You can make a daredevil dragster with objects you can find around the house. On a rainy day, get together with a friend or sibling and...

Whether to explore basic scientific principles or just for fun, building a 250 ml water bottle rocket is an easy and entertaining task. Powered by a combination of water and pressure, the water...

Most people have the stereotype that music equipment and instruments cost tons of money, but their wrong. Any household item can be made into an instrument whether its paper towel rolls, buckets,...

Children see the pleasure adults get from relaxing in a hammock. Naturally they want to extend this good feeling to their personified toys. Show your child how to make a toy hammock using simple...

You can make a simple hovercraft that you can actually ride on! You can power this hovercraft with a leaf blower, a Shop Vac, or any other device that blows a large volume of air. Since you will...

Sticky tape or hook and loop tape is such an easy way to make closures for doll clothes. Rather than sewing tiny buttonholes and buttons, you can quickly sew on a piece of sticky tape. Your little...