Kits

RC rover kit

RC rover kit

Ryan sent in this pretty nice solderless RC car kit – Build your own radio-controlled rover, no soldering required. It’s a Dr.Toy winner from Elenco’s Snap-Circuits” series. The 30-piece kit includes a multi-function wireless remote, turning controls, head and sidelights, and sound effects. An easy-to-follow manual includes instructions for over (20) projects. RC rover kit […]

MAKE @ Japan’s Tamiya fair!

MAKE @ Japan’s Tamiya fair!

If you’ve ever heard about or seen Tamiya’s models, kits and learning products you’re in for a treat! MAKE visited the 9th annual Tamiya fair in Japan! From the Wikipedia: Tamiya Incorporated (株式会社タミヤ, Kabushiki gaisha Tamiya?) is a Japanese manufacturer of plastic model kits, radio controlled cars, battery- and solar-powered educational models, sailboat models, acrylic […]

Cardboard rocketship toy

Cardboard rocketship toy

The PaperPod Rocket comes flat and blank, ready to be decorated by your children. Ships from the UK and is too small for adults, so I think it’s a perfect candidate for a re-make. I think I can reverse-engineer this thing from the photo… Nigel’s Eco Store sells other eco-friendly holiday gifts as well. – […]

Hello from Tokyo

Hello from Tokyo

Hello from Tokyo, internet access is a little tough for me at the moment where I am staying but there’s a daily way for me to get access now! The first day there was a quick trip to Ginza, (“Silver seat”) is considered one of the super-high end shopping areas of Tokyo. The toy store […]

Victory garden kits

Victory garden kits

We’re at war, it might be time to plant victory gardens, sow the seeds of liberty with this kit… – Victory Gardens 2007+ calls for a more active role for cities in shaping agricultural and food policy. It is a concept currently in development with the city of San Francisco that would provide a subsidized […]

Roll your own Yo-Yos

Roll your own Yo-Yos

Chuck writes in – One of our writers found some nice kits that let you get started making your own yo-yos regardless of your woodworking skill level. The company sells parts, blanks and cutters to make your own, and even a mandrel for turning your own blanks if you own a lathe. I think I’m […]