In response to the scratch-built kid racer piece I blogged about, Nik Schulz sent us a link to this site celebrating CycleKarts. CycleKarting? Who knew? I love that you’re not allow to buy one. To race it, you have to build it. This is where we get to introduce everyone to the inordinately fun world […]
Some of the best things in life are the simplest. Case in point: Howtoons’ Rola Bola project from MAKE Volume 08. The Rola Bola is essentially just 3 pieces of wood, some screws, and a PVC pipe that translate to hours of low-tech fun.
@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…
@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.
