Initially, the proper plastic materials are gathered. Depending on the intended weight and transparency, among other things, different types of plastic pellets are selected to begin the creation of plastic bags. more »

Although they have been around for some time, Airsoft guns are becoming increasingly popular in many parts of the world. These guns shoot hard plastic pellets instead of bullets, and are usually spring powered. Handling them is much like handling a real gun, only the pellets do significantly less damage than a bullet. more »

The newest innovation in play guns is called Airsoft, plastic toy guns that shoot small, plastic pellets at very high speeds. This type of shoot-your-friend-in-the-butt playing has very rapidly grown in popularity over the past several years. If you have ever played Airsoft and got your butt kicked, here are some steps that will allow for you to win at your next Airsoft war. more »

Airsoft is a sport that is rapidly sweeping the nation. Similar to paintball, it relies heavily on the use of an AEG, or "Automatic Electric Gun" -- a fully automatic replica weapon that fires plastic pellets at opponents in combat-like scenarios. However, like real firearms, these weapons have limitations; logically, players will often seek to upgrade their guns in order to overcome such obstacles. In this tutorial, we will look at the many options for upgrading an Airsoft AEG. more »

Airsoft is a sport that is rapidly sweeping the nation. Similar to paintball, it involves the use of a replica weapon that fires plastic pellets at opponents in combat-like scenarios. As in real-life combat, the weapon you choose can make all of the difference. In this article, we will be taking a look at how to pick the right Airsoft gun for you. more »

Airsoft is a sport that is rapidly sweeping the nation. Similar to paintball, it relies heavily on the use of an AEG, or "Automatic Electric Gun" -- a fully automatic replica weapon that fires plastic pellets at opponents in combat-like scenarios. As in real combat, these scenarios can differ greatly, and thus a number of "Game Types" appear. This article will cover the basics of setting up your chosen Airsoft "Game Type." more »

Airsoft guns shoot plastic pellets at 250 feet per second and faster. They're not considered a lethal weapon, but injuries to the eyes and body can result. Welts and bruising are the most common injuries, but blindness is possible if someone gets hit in the eye. For these reasons, children shouldn't play with Airsoft guns as if they were a simple toy. Follow these precautions when playing with Airsoft guns. more »

Beanie Babies were first sold in 1993 by the company Ty Inc. These collectible items were shaped liked animals and given their name because of the plastic pellets, also known as beans, used to stuff them. This gave them a very distinctive feel compared to other stuffed animals. The unique names given to the animals produced were an aid to their popularity. Some of the first Beanie Babies were known as Punchers the Lobster, Spot the Dog and Flash the Dolphin. more »

Golf tees are made out of plastic and wood, and to start the process of making a golf tee, you must prepare the raw materials. For golf tees that are made out of plastic, plastic pellets are mixed with strengthening ingredients to form the ideal plastic material. For wooden tees, trees are cut down and stripped of their bark, and then they are cut down into smaller blocks of wood. more »