Watching Rube Goldberg Go Viral
Rube Goldberg has really become an adjective, thanks to the strange, enduring attraction to his devices
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for bikes, rockets, R/C vehicles, toys and other diversions.
Rube Goldberg has really become an adjective, thanks to the strange, enduring attraction to his devices
If hunting live game is not quite your cup of tea, but you’d still love to have a trendy head mount ornament for your wall, then this is the project for you! This kitschy little sculpture is made using plastic melting beads, a.k.a Perler or Hama beads. They are a great kids crafting material that […]
Nothing says festive birthday party love like an Imperial planet killer, groaning with goodies, for the kids to attack with a pool noodle light saber. Death to Lord Vader! Mmmmmm…. Starburst. This Death Star piñata is actually rather simple to build, using only a beach ball, strips of newspaper and paper mache glue mix. The […]
Andrew Theo, a creative director in the entertainment business by day, has spent several years of his nights bringing the digital world of Halo to life. Dubbed Halo: Reclaim, this 4’×6′ hobby diorama took Theo two years to build, using the McFarlene Toys’ roughly 15mm scale Halo Micro Ops line for the soldiers and their […]
Looking for the perfect party-friendly project for creative kids? These chalkboard party hats are sure to be a big hit at your next big celebration! Whether you’re gearing up for a birthday party, a picnic, or even a fun family reunion, you can’t go wrong with customizable party favors. Delight crafty kids with a cool […]
Yes, we know, BattleBots is back. And we love it. But sometimes smashing and burning and cutting and flipping stuff isn’t what you’re into.
This collaboration between Hexbug and Vex robotics sits squarely at the intersection between toys and robots. These are surprisingly large radio controlled beasts that, at the flip of a switch, become autonomous. With a price tag ranging from $50 to $90 depending on which model you get, they are certainly cheaper than most other robotics you’d […]