@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – The washboard tie! And this concluded our Toy Fair 2009 coverage folks! Thousands of toy makers come here each year to show off their latest – our lens on this show was a lot different than any coverage out there – DIY kits, science kits, engineering, weird and bizarre. Hope […]
@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – TEDCO Toys has an amazing history (the founder was the inventor of the cruise control, he was blind since age 6). Chances are you have probably played with a gyroscope at some point in your life. More than likely, it was a Chandler gyroscope. For over 70 years the Chandler […]
@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – Dunecraft had a great selection of kits and project – Gothy gardening, peanut kits, science kits and sand that can’t get wet…
Master fiber spinner and natural dyeing wizard Judith Lange shared her wealth of knowledge with us back in Volume 04. Judith lives on her farm in Sonoma County, raises her own sheep and goats, spins her own harvested fibers, and dyes them stunning colors using only nature’s bounty right there in her on-site workshop. Pictured […]
@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – Always a treat – Bachman trains, this year I marveled at how advanced the train controls are becoming, check this out! E-Z Command® Dynamis® Wireless Digital Command System. E-Z Command® Dynamis® allows the operator total freedom by integrating two-way wireless technology into an advanced digital command control system. Using a […]
@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – “My First Lab” makes a ton of great microscopes, accessories and kits for inspiring the next generation of scientists out there. They also have a “blood and guts” slide set for studying your insides, good stuff.
@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – I really like 4M kits, specifically the soda bottle robot. Their entire line up is “green” and recycle / reuse themed. Here’s a bit about them! Since its inception in 1993, 4M specialises in producing creative play things for curious kids. Our team of design, based in Hong Kong, is […]
