The art of can throwing
Scott Beale of Laughing Squid writes: “Can Throwing”, it’s kind of like Parkour for recycling.
Toys and Games
Custom Tonka trucks
I love these custom Tonka trucks from Testar logistics via DnR…
Zome constructions
I found this great set of Zome construction pictures from Bridges London Family Day at the London Knowledge Lab. Zome is a great tool for playing with learning, and also just playing. You’re not limited to right angles; my son manages to make some really expressive characters with his set. We have lots of cool […]
Stick receives high honor
A stick had the honor of being inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. I love what the curator had to say about it. “This toy is so fantastic that it’s not just for humans anymore. You can find otters, chimps and dogs — especially dogs — playing with it.” (Anyone else having Ren […]
Gulliver Pooh
Italian duo Eva & Franco Mattes 0100101110101101.org had a show up in June at Dutch gallery Mu called It’s always six o’clock . It features toys and characters taking over other toys and characters, including the piece above with Winnie the Pooh. More pictures, via Buzzfeed.
Visible anatomy toy
Street Anatomy posted this awesome (and oddsome) visible anatomy toy modded by PhineasX. (Want!)
Wiimote Rovio via Robodance
Robert Oschler, of Robots Rule, has a video up showing a preview of his Robodance software controlling the new Wow Wee Rovio remote surveillance bot via a Nintendo Wiimote. With this set-up, a Wiimote can control the Rovio from just about anywhere in the world via Bluetooth and a Web connection. Robert plans on having […]
