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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hot Wheels tracks provide hours of entertainment for children of all ages. The choice of tracks vary from simple tracks for beginners to very extensive (and more expensive) tracks for those kids...

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.

Whether you started collecting as a kid or you're a big kid who loves to collect and display toys, collecting Hot Wheels cars is an exciting hobby. With hundreds of styles of cars to choose from,...

Collectors have been obsessed with the tiny die-cast replicas known as Hot Wheels since they first emerged and became popular in the late 1960s. Having slowly dominated the market and even...

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...

With each passing generation, Hot Wheels cars continue to be a part of children's lives. Their low prices, innovative designs and large sets have brought excitement into a child's life for years....

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...

Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars are viewed as rivals, because they are the two top-selling toy car companies on the market. While they started out owned by different companies, both are owned and...

Hot Wheels cars are a favorite among kids and collectors. From time to time, Hot Wheels puts together unique carrying case packages that come filled with cars and accessories. You may also be...

Preserving and organizing your child's Hot Wheels collection is easier with Hot Wheels cases. Cases made by the Hot Wheels company contain perfectly sized slots for your Hot Wheels cars and seal...

Wheel and axle preparation are the most important part of a pinewood car. As long as your car body will mount the wheels straight your body it is good to race. If your wheels have lumps and your...

Power Wheels by Fisher-Price are the next big step from Big Wheels and tricycles to motorized vehicles. With 6-volt or optional 12-volt batteries, they have enough power to get your kids going...

Mattel Hot Wheels has a long history of model car production. Its main rival is Matchbox, however Hot Wheels has a distinct advantage over its competitor because its design is geared toward small...

A Lego sports car can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Lego itself has a contract with Ferrari to create replica cars, following a long history of speedy looking Lego models.

Hot Wheel cars are known simply as Hot Wheels. Hot Wheels are a type of die-cast toy very popular in America, but also sold around the world. These vehicles are scaled down copies of actual cars,...

If you or your child is the owner of a Power Wheels toy vehicle, you may want to know how to make it go faster. Power Wheels typically go anywhere from 6 to 12 mph, depending on the model that you...

A mouse trap car toy is perfect for a science experiment or even serves as a great activity for a rainy day. Mouse trap cars are self-powered, which means that they do not require any outside...

Building a wagon for, or with, a child is a fun project. You can create a memorable personalized gift for the children in your life by building a homemade wagon. Whether you use a kit, design...

Lego wheels come in various types, from small, slick wheels to medium, treaded tires. Before purchasing Lego wheels, consider their purpose, how much you are willing to spend and how hard you're...

Hot Wheels are toy and collectible cars. The die-cast metal car series, owned by Mattel, is famous for tabletop and floor raceways. The cars are powered by gravity and can zoom through loops. The...

Training wheels are essential for safely teaching your children to ride a bike. With training wheels, your kids can practice riding and develop their sense of balance without the danger of the...

Training wheels are an aid for beginning bicycle riders that helps them learn how to balance a bike and provides for safety and confidence as they are developing their skills. Properly installed...

Parents think that they must buy toys for their children or that toys must be carefully designed to "teach" academic concepts. The truth is that children --- especially toddlers --- learn by...

If you collect Hot Wheels cars, you might discover that some of your cars may be worth a lot of money. If this is the case, you can sell your Hot Wheels cars online or locally and make a small...

Heelys are athletic-style shoes that have one or two small wheels in the heel. These wheels effectively make the shoes roller skates for whenever and wherever the wearer chooses to skate. Simply...

You can build Lego muscle cars with two pairs of wheels and assorted Lego blocks. Muscle cars were made famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Models like the GTO, Road Runner and Camero were known for...

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...

Tinker toys are a classic toy that never goes out of style, and for good reason: The things you can build with tinker toys are limited only by your imagination. The joy of tinker toys is that you...

Wooden toys are great for young children because they are durable and many can be made rather than bought. A wooden wagon is a toy sure to be treasured by little girls and little boys alike....

Hot Wheels cars have remained popular among adults and children for several decades. The toy cars are made of die cast metal and are known for their long life and durability. In addition to the...

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....

Hot Wheels are small die cast toy cars. In 2008, Hot Wheels commemorated the toys being in existence for 40 years. They've been a popular toy choice for millions of children over the years.

While kick scooters have been around in some form or another for more than a century, the latest craze of sleek silver fold-up kick scooters have introduced a new generation of kids to the...

Hot Wheels is an iconic brand of die-cast toy that has become a pop culture icon. Although the Hot Wheels brand name has been licensed by several companies over the years, its trademark flame icon...

A Power Wheels Jeep is a trade name for a battery-operated, ride-on toy vehicle for children. It is designed to be driven on sidewalk surfaces as well as on grass and other hard surfaces. The...

Little boys love to play with toy cars, and throughout the years, one of the most popular toy cars has been "Hot Wheels." Hot Wheels are miniature die-cast toy cars that can be found in many...

Power Wheels was established 24 years ago when Kransco, a company based in San Francisco, acquired another company by the name of Pines of America. Pines of America was in the business of...

Before children step behind the wheel of a real car, their first driving experience may come with a Fisher-Price Power Wheels. which are battery-operated machines that allow kids to learn the...

Power Wheels is a popular line of miniature vehicles made for children to drive around. Packed with a variety of realistic features, these tiny cars have been amusing children for years....

There are so many different kinds of Razor scooters today--electric or manual, ones that spin on a dime and ones that you sit on and ride. What do all these scooters have in common? You have to...

From a Dad who built 3 Local champion, district qualifying cars. One of them became a 3rd place finisher at the District level and one finished 12th place out Of 155 to 160 cars.

Making wooden toy cars for a young boy can be simple and require few tools. Almost any size of scrap lumber will suffice Once the car is made, you can use brightly colored, nontoxic paints to...

Selling Hot Wheels cars is easy because there are so many Hot Wheels car collectors. The best and easiest way to sell Hot Wheels cars is utilizing the auction service of eBay. Of course, there's...

You don't need an instruction book to build Lego cars. All you need is creativity, ingenuity and a large cache of Legos. These instructions come from my 12-year-old Lego-expert son. He used...